Bursting onto the scene in the mid 1980’s, Blaze set the tone and shape of the New York dance scene in the aftermath of the Paradise Garage, setting the template for soulful house as they channelled their musical roots of Philadelphia, Salsoul, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye to fuel their soul and R&B slant on the modern dance sound. Producing hits for Amira, Barbara Tucker and Cassio Ware and remixing artists such as Womack & Womack, Jamiroquai and Lisa Stansfield, Blaze released on a number of seminal imprints, but it was West London’s Slip ‘n’ Slide that really became their musical home. Now it makes the fitting label to reissue some of their finest moments, many of which are available digitally for the first time.

Blaze ‘Can’t Win For Losin’

1. Can’t Win For Losin' (Kevin Hedge Mix)
2. Can’t Win For Losin’ (Josh Milan Mix)
3. Can’t Win For Losin’ (Chris Herbert Mix)
4. Can’t Win For Losin’ (Chris, Josh & Kevin Mix)
5. Can’t Win For Losin’ (Overseas Mix)
6. Can’t Win For Losin’ (Cross Cultural Dub)
7. Can’t Win For Losin’ (Winners Radio Mix)

Produced & Arranged by Blaze for Last Minute Productions
Lead Vocals by Chris Herbert
Background Vocals by Chris Herbert, LaChandra, Kevin Hedge
Mixed by Blaze
Keyboards by Josh Milan
Guitar by Kelton Cooper
Engineered by George Louvis & Otis Vick @ Stardust Studios
Edited by The Black Rascals
Track 1 Mixed by Kevin Hedge
Track 2 Mixed by Josh Milan
Track 3 Mixed by Chris Herbert
Published by Blazin’ Music
P&C 1988 Defected Records Limited dba Slip ‘n’ Slide