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GRANDMASTER FLASH: SALSOUL JAM 2000 Originally released in 1997—Salsoul Jam 2000 was Grandmaster Flash’s first album in nine years. A testament to his power as a DJ, the record was produced & segued together as one continuous mix in front of a live audience. This is the first re-release of the album in two decades and it’s first repressing on vinyl since the original ‘97 release. Salsoul Jam 2000 is a perfect introduction to the deep bench of talent on the Salsoul Records roster— featuring hits like “Let No Man Put Asunder”, “Love Sensation” & “Ten Percent”—while continuing to connect dots on the family tree from disco to hip-hop.
SALSOUL RECORDS Established in 1974 by the Cayre Brothers, Salsoul Records quickly earned a reputation for releasing & producing everlasting dance classics. Names such as Joe Bataan,First Choice, and Instant Funk gave the label it’s signature sound—a vibrant combination of salsa, soul & disco music engineered for the dancefloor. Salsoul had many hits in the 1970s but is historically best-known for releasing the first commercially available 12” (Giant) Single: Double Exposure’s ‘Ten Percent’. Revered by DJs & remixers alike, Salsoul’s catalog became the soundtrack of an emerging—and diverse—scene that embraced technical creativity. Many of these records have resurfaced in modern samples & remixes: proof of Salsoul’s enduring legacy and it’s crucial role in shaping the sound of dance music.
Tracklist:
SIDE A
1. Intro
2. Runaway – The Salsoul Orchestra
3. Hit And Run – Loleatta Holloway
4. High – Skyy
5. Love Thang – First Choice
6. Spring Rain – Silvetti
SIDE B
1. Dr. Love – First Choice
2. Checking You Out – Aurra
3. Make Up Your Mind – Aurra
4. I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) – Instant Funk
5. Just the Right Size – The Salsoul Orchestra
SIDE C
1. My Love Is Free – Double Exposure
2. Ooh I Love It (Love Break) – The Salsoul Orchestra
3. Let’s Celebrate – Skyy
4. Call Me – Skyy
5. Slap Slap Lickedy Lap – Instant Funk
SIDE D
1. Let No Man Put Asunder – First Choice
2. Love Sensation – Loleatta Holloway
3. Here’s To You – Skyy
4. Ten Percent – Double Exposure