#djandysmith

[cliggomusic]

Listen to DJ Andy Smith for free: https://music.cliggo.com/artist/79743-DJ_Andy_Smith

[gigsoupmusic]

Vinyl Corner : DJ Andy Smith 'Reach Up: Disco Wonderland 2'

Vinyl Corner is a feature where we take a look at vinyl pressings of various albums and weigh them up to see just how good they sound, how well they're pressed and what sort of packaging to expect - as well as giving a brief overview of the music itself. For this latest feature we're checking out a new compilation of disco and funk from DJ Andy Smith. The Music: DJ Andy Smith has been an authority and tastemaker in the world of disco and boogie for some twenty years. He's curated a good number of compilations over the years and first teamed up with BBE Records in 2017 to release 'Reach Up: Disco Wonderland', a lengthy collection of disco, funk and boogie rarities. Now back with a follow-up to that release - 'Reach Up: Disco Wonderland Volume 2' - the album delivers exactly what it promises: yet more scarce groove and collectable deep cuts for the dance-aholics amongst us. Though the bulk of this one and a half hour collection focuses on vintage rarities from the late '70s and early '80s, there are also a few modern cuts included here, as well as some new and exclusive re-edits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzIuTuPy59Y The Pressing: Those who've read previous Vinyl Corner articles on BBE releases will have no surprise in learning that 'Reach Up: Disco Wonderland Volume 2" sounds excellent. As with all of their pressings, this triple LP set has been manufactured by the ever-brilliant Pallas. We never miss an opportunity to wax-lyrical about the exceptional quality of their pressings and the records that constitute this set are no exception. All three LPs are pressed as heavyweight black slab with clean surfaces and superb sound. There really is no surface noise to report here; there's no such thing as a truly flawless record but we can certainly say that these Pallas pressings come as close to perfection as the format will allow. All three discs are also flat and warp-free, which is unfortunately not something that all pressing plants seem to be capable of these days. The sonics are also impressive on this compilation, but naturally the sound characteristics vary from song to song, as this compilation draws together a disparate set of pieces recorded between the late '70s and the last few years. While it's unclear whether the older tracks here have been remastered, what is obvious is that the whole album sounds great. There's a lovely fat, full tone in the bass parts across the whole compilation and vocals, synths and brass are all clear and punchy.  The Packaging: The packaging and presentation here is relatively basic for a triple LP but it is also entirely sufficient, especially considering the very reasonable - if not outright cheap - price point that this three LP set has been released at. The sleeve is a solid gatefold affair with two pockets for records. Such a sleeve design would normally be more readily associated with a double LP, as triple disc sets are often presented in more elaborate tri-fold jackets. Although two of the LPs will naturally have to be slipped inside the same pocket due to the standard gatefold design, the cover is solidly made from a decent cardstock and also it's well printed. On the inner gatefold spread is a selection of brief comments from DJ Andy Smith on each selection included in this set. The records are housed in generic non-polylined inner sleeves; as always in such cases we would advise swapping these out for more protective polylined inners. While this is not the most extravagantly presented release BBE have ever released, the quality offered here is still very agreeable considering the very reasonable price point on this title. Final Thoughts: Fans of the original 'Reach Up: Disco Wonderland' compilation will no doubt be thrilled with this sequel; it's another great release from BBE that's been beautifully pressed by Pallas. Enjoyed this feature? We're always looking for further albums to highlight on Vinyl Corner - and if you have a vinyl release that you'd love to see written about here, please get in touch at [email protected] - it would be great to hear from you! Read the full article

[discofreaks]

🎂🥳 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳🎂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Join us in wishing @djandysmith the best of days today! We were lucky enough to be treated to a pre-birthday chat with Andy last night ahead of the release of his brand new @bbemusic compilation ‘Reach Up Disco Wonderland Vol. 2’ out this Friday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There’s also news & fresh releases from @alkent @francmoody @kalita_records & a powerful new one from @rubberfunk ft. @johnturrell 💥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Show available to listen again now over at www.mixcloud.com/disco_freaks (link in bio) & via Spotify. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bbemusic #vinyl #disco #reachup #djandysmith #newreleases #discowonderland #specialguest #djs #interview https://www.instagram.com/p/B7qVmlRAWQC/?igshid=p45rzleuyitk

[seansheap]

Record 1910. #DJAndySmith #TheDocumentIII Unmixed tracks from #Portishead DJ Andy Smith's mix tape 'The Document III', mixing up some beautiful Funk, Soul, Reggae and Hip Hop rare grooves. #hiphop #rap #funk #soul #reggae #nowspinning #vinyljunkie #recordcollection #hiphopvinyl #vinyligclub https://www.instagram.com/p/BzUlFewpzuJ/?igshid=j4imc0gqiyqb

[discofreaks]

🙌 REACH UP! 🙌 • This week's show is now up on Mixcloud (link in bio) and we're honoured to have @djandysmith join us in the studio. We chat about all things disco 💃🏻 ahead of Friday's' (17/11) release of his brand new compilation 'Reach Up Disco Wonderland' on @bbemusic 📀 • Like what you hear? Catch us this Friday @theclfartcafe (SE15) with @john_morales_mix tix available on Resident Advisor, just search for Disco Freaks! • #discowonderland #reachup #djandysmith #bbemusic #interview (at Hoxton Radio)

[oye-records]

what an honor! the #bberecords boss himself delivers the new stunning releases : Dj Andy Smith - reach up disco wonderland 2-LP / The Lyman Woodard Organization - saturday night special 2-LP #djandysmith #thelymanwoodardorganization #oyerecordstore #fusion #discomusic (hier: OYE Record Store)

[waxadelica]

DJ Andy Smith playing on the Gladdy Wax Sound system at Notting Hill Carnival 2011 - Sunday afternoon from about 4.PM. Vocal interjections by Andy, Gladdy & Texes Ranger

I saw this guy DJ when The Document was released and I was just totally in awe of his skills and ear for beats. It's too bad he's done with hip-hop, and understandably so, but when the music morphs into something you can't stand listening to, it can be easy to turn your back on it and just move on and get back to the basics of what DJing ought to be.