The brainchild of the so-called “fairy godmother of house” Abigail Adams, during the mid-80s and early 90s Movin’ Records defined the New Jersey sound. A regular at the iconic Roxy roller disco in New York, Adams’ skate-shop-turned-record-store was instrumental in supplying club resident Tony Humphries with the hottest records that everybody wanted to dance to. Danny Krivit, Larry Levan and Timmy Regisford were also Adams’ friends and regulars at the store.
Taking the natural step into releasing records, Movin’s first output was ‘I’ve Got The Music’ by Boyd Jarvis in 1987, followed by music from game changers like Phase II, 3 A.M. and Cassio The Cassmaster; straight up “Jersey jams” that producers are still attempting to replicate to this day. All those standout records and more appear on this compilation, lovingly selected and compiled by Luke Solomon as part of the 4 To The Floor series. Throughout the album, the golden touch of greats such as Kerri Chandler, Marshall Jefferson, Josh Milan and Kevin Hedge (of Blaze) can be heard on tracks like Dee Dee Brave ‘My My Lover’, Grampa ‘She’s Crazy’ (both co-written by Kerri), Vicky Martin ‘Not Gonna Do It’ (Larry Patterson 12” Mix) which was co-written by Marshall and Phase II ‘Reachin’ which was co-written and produced by Hedge and Milan. Once again fulfilling the role of your friendly record shop assistant, Luke digs for those lightbulb moments of musical (re)discovery so you don’t have to.
4 To The Floor presents Movin’ Records
1. Phase II ‘Reachin’ (Original Brotherhood Mix)
Written by J. Milan, J. Edwards, V. Herbert, K. Hedge & C. Herbert
Produced by Blaze with Phase II by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Last Minute Productions
Programmed & Mixed by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Blaze at Stardust Studio
Edited by The Black Rascals
Guitar by Jimmy Odum
Engineered by G. Louvis, E. Lotwis, K. Hedge & O. Vic
Published by Music Of Nia Songs & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
2. Kamar ‘In Every Way’ (Original This Six For That Six Mix)
Written by K. Chandler & M. Abdulahad
Produced by Kerri ‘Kaoz 6:23’ Chandler for Justin Time Productions
Published by Bad B Music & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1992 Movin’ Records
3. Dee Dee Brave ‘My My Lover’ (Kaoz Again Mix)
Written by Holly Simpson & Kerri Chandler
Produced, Programmed & Engineered by Kerri Chandler for Just In Time Productions
Co-Produced by Dee Dee Brave
Vocals by Dee Dee Brave
Additional Production, Overdubs & Remix by Kerri Chandler
Remix Engineer: James Bratton
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co. & Champion Music
P&C 1990 Movin’ Records
4. Grampa ‘She's Crazy’ (Mystipsycholix)
Written by K. Chandler & Calvin Reed Sr.
Produced by Kerri ‘Kaoz 6:23’ Chandler & Yahya McDougald for Justin Tim Productions
Vocals by Calvin ‘Grampa’ Reed Sr
Published by Kaos Music & Jersey Jams Music/R&E Music Ltd
P&C 1993 Movin’ Records
5. Before The Storm featuring Boyd Jarvis ‘I've Got The Music’ (Bass Rub Dub)
Written by B. Jarvis & K. Arrington
Produced by Boyd Jarvis
Recording Engineer: Tony Smalios
Mix Engineer: Rodney Ascue
Additional Production & Mix by Tony Humphries
Executive Producer: Abigail Adams
Published by Boyd Jarvis Music (ASCAP) & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1987 Movin' Records
6. Rhythm Section featuring Sunday ‘Thrill Me’ (K.F. In The Spirit)
Written by L. Collins, A. Nicholson & J. Cook
Produced by Lee Collins for Rhythm Section Productions
Production Assistant: Debrice
Additional Production by Tony Humphries
Vocals by Sunday
Keyboards by Jacques
Overdubs by George Lockett Jr. & Kerri Chandler
Mixed by Frank ‘The Bean’ Balesteri
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1991 Movin’ Records
7. 3 A.M. ‘I Love This Place’
Written by S. Kelly & S. Benson
Produced by Steve Kelly for GSK Productions
Co-Produced by Steven ‘Lucky’ Benson for Syncopated Citizenz Productions
Mixed by Steve Kelly
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co Ltc
P&C 1994 Movin’ Records
8. Cassio The Cassmaster ‘Getting Hot’ (Broad & Market Street Mix)
Written, Produced & Mixed by Cassio Ware
Backing Vocals by Alexander Hope
Published by Jersey Jams Music (ASCAP) & Down With U Publishers (ASCAP)
P&C 1994 Movin’ Records
9. Vicky Martin ‘Not Gonna Do It’ (Larry Patterson 12" Mix)
Written & Produced by Marshall Jefferson & Vicky Martin
Backing Vocals by Lynn Elijah & Tonia Hobbs
Engineered by Brian Bannon
Additional Production, Programming & Mix by Larry Patterson
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd & Universal/MCA Music Limited
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
10. LaChandra ‘Just Started’ (Musical Mix)
Written by K. Hedge, C. Herbert & J. Milan
Produced by Blaze
Vocals by LaChandra
Background Vocals by Chris Herbert
Recorded & Mixed at Stardust
Engineered by G. Louvis, O. Vic & K. Hedge
Published by Music of Nia Songs & Copyright Control
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
11. Intense ‘Let The Rain Come Down’ (Down Pour Mix)
Written by V. Smith, T. Payton & A. Mungin
Produced by Tyrone Payton & Ace Mungin for Ace Beat/Intense Productions
Vocals by Khison & Jazmina
Mixed by Tony Humphries
Executive Producers: Abigail Adams & Ace Mungin
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1989 Movin’ Records
12. Jasmine ‘How Can You Walk Away’ (Mental Instrum Vox Mix)
Written by Patrick Doyle & Betty Banks
Vocals by Jasmine
Produced & Mixed by Mental Instrum for Smack Music
Executive Producer: Olivier Obiukwu
Published by Copyright Control
P&C 1993 Movin’ Records
13. Children Of A Deeper Society ‘Move On’
Written by Lee Rodriquez & Steven Croden
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Steven C & Mr Onester for Age of Insanity Music
Male Vocals by Axel Jaya
Female Vocals by Zhana
Recorded by Lee Rodriquez & Steven Croden at ‘The Asylum’, Bklyn, NY
Published by Copyright Control
P&C 1993 Movin’ Records
14. LaChandra ‘Just Started’ (Start It Up Mix)
Written by K. Hedge, C. Herbert & J. Milan
Produced by Blaze
Vocals by LaChandra
Background Vocals by Chris Herbert
Recorded & Mixed at Stardust
Engineered by G. Louvis, O. Vic & K. Hedge
Published by Music of Nia Songs & Copyright Control
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
15. Key Choice ‘Rejoice’ (The Sermon Mix)
Written, Composed, Produced & Mixed by Ce Ce Rogers
Vocals by Eddie Stockley & Kenny Bobien
Additional Production & Remix by Tony Humphries
Published by Universal Music Publishing
P&C 1992 Movin’ Records
16. Immaje ‘Luv Ride’ (Da Booty Mix)
Written by C. Johnson, C. Edwards & G. Lockett Jr.
Produced & Mixed by George Lockett Jr.
Vocals by Keva L. Holman
Assistant Engineer: Tim Dowbachuk
Published by Jersey Jams Music (ASCAP)
P&C 1991 Movin’ Records
17. Libby Jones ‘Time After Time’ (Control Mix)
Written, Produced, Mixed & Engineered by Libby Jones for Blaze Productions
Special Guest Vocals by Cassio Ware
Recorded at Bedroom Studios, Irvington, NJ
Published by Jersey Jams Music (ASCAP)
P&C 1993 Movin’ Records
18. Valerie Ingram ‘Are You Faithful?’ (Boyd's Morning Piano Mix)
Written & Produced by Boyd Jarvis & Rashad Muhammad
Vocals by Valerie Ingram
Backing Vocals by Charoni, Sonja Rodgers & Valerie Harper
Guitar by Kelton Cooper & Larry Stokes
Additional Keyboards by Boyd Jarvis & Danny LaPorte
Mixed by Boyd Jarvis
Engineered by Rashad Muhammad & Tony Smalios
Edited by Mike Labirt, Tony Smalios & Rashad Muhammad
Published by Bucks Music & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1990 Movin’ Records
19. Park Avenue featuring Tony Jenkins ‘Don't Turn Your Love’ (Dangerous Mix)
Written by Rico Tyler & Todd Jackson
Produced by Smack Music
Vocals by Tony Jenkins
Flute by Nyles Arrington
Additional Production & Instrumentation by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Blaze
Keyboard Overdubs by Josh Milan
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd & Universal/MCA Music Limited
P&C 1987 Movin' Records
20. Before The Storm featuring Boyd Jarvis ‘I've Got The Music’ (Zanzibar Dub)
Written by B. Jarvis & K. Arrington
Produced by Boyd Jarvis
Recording & Mix Engineer: Tony Smalios
Additional Production & Mix by Tony Humphries
Executive Producer: Abigail Adams
Published by Boyd Jarvis Music (ASCAP) & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1987 Movin' Records
21. Phase II ‘Reachin’ (Latin Workout Mix)
Written by J. Milan, J. Edwards, V. Herbert, K. Hedge & C. Herbert
Produced by Blaze with Phase II by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Last Minute Productions
Programmed & Mixed by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Blaze at Stardust Studio
Edited by The Black Rascals
Guitar by Jimmy Odum
Engineered by G. Louvis, E. Lotwis, K. Hedge & O. Vic
Additional Production, Programming & Mix by The Shy Boys
Published by Music Of Nia Songs & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
22. Vicky Martin ‘Not Gonna Do It’ (Bam Bam Mix)
Written & Produced by Marshall Jefferson & Vicky Martin
Backing Vocals by Lynn Elijah & Tonia Hobbs
Engineered by Brian Bannon
Additional Production, Programming & Mix by Bam Bam
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd & Universal/MCA Music Limited
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
23. Boyd Jarvis ‘Timpini’
Written, Produced, Mixed & Played by Boyd Jarvis
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co.
P&C 1991 Movin’ Records
24. Kamar ‘She's Crazy’
Written by K. Chandler & Calvin Reed Sr
Produced by Kerri ‘Kaoz 6:23’ Chandler for Justin Time Productions
Vocals by Calvin ‘Grampa’ Reed Sr.
Published by Bad B Music & Campbell Connelly & Co.
P&C 1992 Movin’ Records
Taking the natural step into releasing records, Movin’s first output was ‘I’ve Got The Music’ by Boyd Jarvis in 1987, followed by music from game changers like Phase II, 3 A.M. and Cassio The Cassmaster; straight up “Jersey jams” that producers are still attempting to replicate to this day. All those standout records and more appear on this compilation, lovingly selected and compiled by Luke Solomon as part of the 4 To The Floor series. Throughout the album, the golden touch of greats such as Kerri Chandler, Marshall Jefferson, Josh Milan and Kevin Hedge (of Blaze) can be heard on tracks like Dee Dee Brave ‘My My Lover’, Grampa ‘She’s Crazy’ (both co-written by Kerri), Vicky Martin ‘Not Gonna Do It’ (Larry Patterson 12” Mix) which was co-written by Marshall and Phase II ‘Reachin’ which was co-written and produced by Hedge and Milan. Once again fulfilling the role of your friendly record shop assistant, Luke digs for those lightbulb moments of musical (re)discovery so you don’t have to.
4 To The Floor presents Movin’ Records
1. Phase II ‘Reachin’ (Original Brotherhood Mix)
Written by J. Milan, J. Edwards, V. Herbert, K. Hedge & C. Herbert
Produced by Blaze with Phase II by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Last Minute Productions
Programmed & Mixed by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Blaze at Stardust Studio
Edited by The Black Rascals
Guitar by Jimmy Odum
Engineered by G. Louvis, E. Lotwis, K. Hedge & O. Vic
Published by Music Of Nia Songs & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
2. Kamar ‘In Every Way’ (Original This Six For That Six Mix)
Written by K. Chandler & M. Abdulahad
Produced by Kerri ‘Kaoz 6:23’ Chandler for Justin Time Productions
Published by Bad B Music & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1992 Movin’ Records
3. Dee Dee Brave ‘My My Lover’ (Kaoz Again Mix)
Written by Holly Simpson & Kerri Chandler
Produced, Programmed & Engineered by Kerri Chandler for Just In Time Productions
Co-Produced by Dee Dee Brave
Vocals by Dee Dee Brave
Additional Production, Overdubs & Remix by Kerri Chandler
Remix Engineer: James Bratton
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co. & Champion Music
P&C 1990 Movin’ Records
4. Grampa ‘She's Crazy’ (Mystipsycholix)
Written by K. Chandler & Calvin Reed Sr.
Produced by Kerri ‘Kaoz 6:23’ Chandler & Yahya McDougald for Justin Tim Productions
Vocals by Calvin ‘Grampa’ Reed Sr
Published by Kaos Music & Jersey Jams Music/R&E Music Ltd
P&C 1993 Movin’ Records
5. Before The Storm featuring Boyd Jarvis ‘I've Got The Music’ (Bass Rub Dub)
Written by B. Jarvis & K. Arrington
Produced by Boyd Jarvis
Recording Engineer: Tony Smalios
Mix Engineer: Rodney Ascue
Additional Production & Mix by Tony Humphries
Executive Producer: Abigail Adams
Published by Boyd Jarvis Music (ASCAP) & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1987 Movin' Records
6. Rhythm Section featuring Sunday ‘Thrill Me’ (K.F. In The Spirit)
Written by L. Collins, A. Nicholson & J. Cook
Produced by Lee Collins for Rhythm Section Productions
Production Assistant: Debrice
Additional Production by Tony Humphries
Vocals by Sunday
Keyboards by Jacques
Overdubs by George Lockett Jr. & Kerri Chandler
Mixed by Frank ‘The Bean’ Balesteri
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1991 Movin’ Records
7. 3 A.M. ‘I Love This Place’
Written by S. Kelly & S. Benson
Produced by Steve Kelly for GSK Productions
Co-Produced by Steven ‘Lucky’ Benson for Syncopated Citizenz Productions
Mixed by Steve Kelly
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co Ltc
P&C 1994 Movin’ Records
8. Cassio The Cassmaster ‘Getting Hot’ (Broad & Market Street Mix)
Written, Produced & Mixed by Cassio Ware
Backing Vocals by Alexander Hope
Published by Jersey Jams Music (ASCAP) & Down With U Publishers (ASCAP)
P&C 1994 Movin’ Records
9. Vicky Martin ‘Not Gonna Do It’ (Larry Patterson 12" Mix)
Written & Produced by Marshall Jefferson & Vicky Martin
Backing Vocals by Lynn Elijah & Tonia Hobbs
Engineered by Brian Bannon
Additional Production, Programming & Mix by Larry Patterson
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd & Universal/MCA Music Limited
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
10. LaChandra ‘Just Started’ (Musical Mix)
Written by K. Hedge, C. Herbert & J. Milan
Produced by Blaze
Vocals by LaChandra
Background Vocals by Chris Herbert
Recorded & Mixed at Stardust
Engineered by G. Louvis, O. Vic & K. Hedge
Published by Music of Nia Songs & Copyright Control
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
11. Intense ‘Let The Rain Come Down’ (Down Pour Mix)
Written by V. Smith, T. Payton & A. Mungin
Produced by Tyrone Payton & Ace Mungin for Ace Beat/Intense Productions
Vocals by Khison & Jazmina
Mixed by Tony Humphries
Executive Producers: Abigail Adams & Ace Mungin
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1989 Movin’ Records
12. Jasmine ‘How Can You Walk Away’ (Mental Instrum Vox Mix)
Written by Patrick Doyle & Betty Banks
Vocals by Jasmine
Produced & Mixed by Mental Instrum for Smack Music
Executive Producer: Olivier Obiukwu
Published by Copyright Control
P&C 1993 Movin’ Records
13. Children Of A Deeper Society ‘Move On’
Written by Lee Rodriquez & Steven Croden
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Steven C & Mr Onester for Age of Insanity Music
Male Vocals by Axel Jaya
Female Vocals by Zhana
Recorded by Lee Rodriquez & Steven Croden at ‘The Asylum’, Bklyn, NY
Published by Copyright Control
P&C 1993 Movin’ Records
14. LaChandra ‘Just Started’ (Start It Up Mix)
Written by K. Hedge, C. Herbert & J. Milan
Produced by Blaze
Vocals by LaChandra
Background Vocals by Chris Herbert
Recorded & Mixed at Stardust
Engineered by G. Louvis, O. Vic & K. Hedge
Published by Music of Nia Songs & Copyright Control
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
15. Key Choice ‘Rejoice’ (The Sermon Mix)
Written, Composed, Produced & Mixed by Ce Ce Rogers
Vocals by Eddie Stockley & Kenny Bobien
Additional Production & Remix by Tony Humphries
Published by Universal Music Publishing
P&C 1992 Movin’ Records
16. Immaje ‘Luv Ride’ (Da Booty Mix)
Written by C. Johnson, C. Edwards & G. Lockett Jr.
Produced & Mixed by George Lockett Jr.
Vocals by Keva L. Holman
Assistant Engineer: Tim Dowbachuk
Published by Jersey Jams Music (ASCAP)
P&C 1991 Movin’ Records
17. Libby Jones ‘Time After Time’ (Control Mix)
Written, Produced, Mixed & Engineered by Libby Jones for Blaze Productions
Special Guest Vocals by Cassio Ware
Recorded at Bedroom Studios, Irvington, NJ
Published by Jersey Jams Music (ASCAP)
P&C 1993 Movin’ Records
18. Valerie Ingram ‘Are You Faithful?’ (Boyd's Morning Piano Mix)
Written & Produced by Boyd Jarvis & Rashad Muhammad
Vocals by Valerie Ingram
Backing Vocals by Charoni, Sonja Rodgers & Valerie Harper
Guitar by Kelton Cooper & Larry Stokes
Additional Keyboards by Boyd Jarvis & Danny LaPorte
Mixed by Boyd Jarvis
Engineered by Rashad Muhammad & Tony Smalios
Edited by Mike Labirt, Tony Smalios & Rashad Muhammad
Published by Bucks Music & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1990 Movin’ Records
19. Park Avenue featuring Tony Jenkins ‘Don't Turn Your Love’ (Dangerous Mix)
Written by Rico Tyler & Todd Jackson
Produced by Smack Music
Vocals by Tony Jenkins
Flute by Nyles Arrington
Additional Production & Instrumentation by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Blaze
Keyboard Overdubs by Josh Milan
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd & Universal/MCA Music Limited
P&C 1987 Movin' Records
20. Before The Storm featuring Boyd Jarvis ‘I've Got The Music’ (Zanzibar Dub)
Written by B. Jarvis & K. Arrington
Produced by Boyd Jarvis
Recording & Mix Engineer: Tony Smalios
Additional Production & Mix by Tony Humphries
Executive Producer: Abigail Adams
Published by Boyd Jarvis Music (ASCAP) & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1987 Movin' Records
21. Phase II ‘Reachin’ (Latin Workout Mix)
Written by J. Milan, J. Edwards, V. Herbert, K. Hedge & C. Herbert
Produced by Blaze with Phase II by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Last Minute Productions
Programmed & Mixed by Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan for Blaze at Stardust Studio
Edited by The Black Rascals
Guitar by Jimmy Odum
Engineered by G. Louvis, E. Lotwis, K. Hedge & O. Vic
Additional Production, Programming & Mix by The Shy Boys
Published by Music Of Nia Songs & Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
22. Vicky Martin ‘Not Gonna Do It’ (Bam Bam Mix)
Written & Produced by Marshall Jefferson & Vicky Martin
Backing Vocals by Lynn Elijah & Tonia Hobbs
Engineered by Brian Bannon
Additional Production, Programming & Mix by Bam Bam
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd & Universal/MCA Music Limited
P&C 1988 Movin’ Records
23. Boyd Jarvis ‘Timpini’
Written, Produced, Mixed & Played by Boyd Jarvis
Published by Campbell Connelly & Co.
P&C 1991 Movin’ Records
24. Kamar ‘She's Crazy’
Written by K. Chandler & Calvin Reed Sr
Produced by Kerri ‘Kaoz 6:23’ Chandler for Justin Time Productions
Vocals by Calvin ‘Grampa’ Reed Sr.
Published by Bad B Music & Campbell Connelly & Co.
P&C 1992 Movin’ Records
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