The Harptones - Golden Oldies - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The only comprehensive collection of the work of the 1950's teenage Doo Wop group from Long Island- Includes their classic Top 40 hit InchYouInch which was used in Martin Scorcese's Mean Streets and recently featured on the hit TV series the Sopranos

On his 6th full-length album, InchDIGInch, Los Angeles producer and DJ Captain Planet takes direct aim at the dance floor, bringing his unique blend of global music styles and high energy dance music powerfully into focus. The album recreates the dynamic joyful energy and eclectic intercontinental sound of Captain Planet's world renowned live DJ sets, which have electrified crowds in clubs and festivals throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, as well as at home in the US. DIG highlights the Captain's impeccable ability to sample and re-interpret music from a wide range of folkloric traditions, as well as his own production prowess- rooted in heavy bass, cracking drums and forward thinking electronic funk. The album features vocalists from Brazil, Colombia, Haiti, Nigeria, Ghana and Angola, whose songs are given a new life over the Captain's signature infectious dance beats. Captain Planet had the honor of re-working classic material by the legendary Afrobeat pioneer & co-creator Tony Allen, for a certified banger InchTony's HouseInch that is currently receiving massive support from major DJ's at festivals all over the world. After a long climactic build, the album closes out on a mellower vibe, with InchThirst No MoreInch which was made using nature sounds recorded by Greenpeace workers and InchMi CalorInch, a soul wrenching song featuring long-time collaborator Chico Mann. Throughout the album, Captain Planet exhibits his deep connection to Afro, Latin & Caribbean music styles, and his intuitive ability, honed over more than two decades, to make people move.

Originally a Brooklyn-based street corner vocal group calling themselves the Cavaliers Quartet, The Fi-Tones first changed their name to The Fi-Tones Quintets after the core group - Cecil Holmes, Marlowe (aka InchLoweInch) Murray, and Ron Anderson (bass) - added Gene Redd (lead vocals) and Lloyd Davis (lead vocals) to their lineup. These are the complete first recordings for Tommy Robinson's Harlem-based independent Atlas Records tag.