4 To The Floor seeks to rediscover the world of Faya Combo, the label and passion project from seminal underground house hero DJ Gregory. French born DJ Gregory began his explorations into house music in the early 90s when he was making pilgrimages to New York City to soak up the city’s music scene, bringing back with him the freshest dance music from the nucleus of American house. He set up label Faya Combo in 2002, having had several successful records including his project Africanism with Bob Sinclar on Yellow Productions. Many releases from Faya Combo have striking Afro and Latin flavours, influences sustained by DJ Gregory’s travels to Brazil and Angola to work with local artists in those regions. Now all together in one place for your listening pleasure, 4 To the Floor presents the full Faya Combo package. Including 25 tracks, featuring originals and some heavyweight remixes from the likes of Kerri Chandler, Louie Vega, Kenny Dope, Dimitri From Paris and more.

The collection features ‘Elle’, its irresistible Latin rhythms and melodic bass making it a timeless underground hit. ‘Tropical Soundclash’ is another classic, the high-energy, high-tempo, thumping percussive track compelling and funky, so relevant in todays house music environment. Alongside the originals are some fantastic remixes. Karizma delivers his take on DJ Gregory’s ‘Don’t Panic’ by giving it a deeper, darker house edge that rolls into a super-cool, steady beat.

4 To The Floor presents Faya Combo is part of the 4 To The Floor series, lovingly selected and compiled by Luke Solomon. 4 To The Floor also delves into the Nu Groove, Movin’ Records, Sub-Urban, Classic Music Company, Soulfuric and Slip ‘n’ Slide catalogues, digging for those lightbulb moments of musical discovery. Fulfilling his role as your friendly record shop assistant, Luke’s 4 To The Floor series comes correct with brand new vinyl LP collections and digital albums from these now legendary house labels, plus official label merch to accompany all of the releases, for that full rack-raiding experience.


4 To The Floor presents Faya Combo

1. DJ Gregory ‘Elle’ (Original Mix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Additional Keys by Michael T
Engineered by P. Weiss at Studio Davout, Paris
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, NYC
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2003 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from Faya Combo

2. DJ Gregory ‘Tropical Soundclash’ (Original Mix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by Dj Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Engineered by P.Weiss at Studio Davout, Paris
Guitar by Jeff
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, NYC
Published by Faya Combo Music
P&C 2002 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from Faya Combo, France

3. DJ Gregory ‘And’
Written by Gregory Darsa
Jammed by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Bounced at Studio P10, Paris
Mastered at Dyam, Paris
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2006 Faya Combo

4. DJ Gregory ‘Attend 1’ (Original Mix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by Julien Jabre at Defrey Studio Paris
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2002 Faya Combo

5. DJ Gregory ‘Labyrinthe’ (Beat)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by Julien Jabre at Defrey Studio, Paris
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2005 Faya Combo

6. Carinhoso Project ‘Hypnose’ (Original Mix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo, Adam Scott & Romatt
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 1998 Faya Combo

7. DJ Gregory ‘Don't Panic’ (Gregory & Karizma Dub)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio PlusXXX, Paris
Mastered at Dyam
Remixed by Karizma for Kohesive/KaytroniK Productions @ The Kohesive Lab & DJ Gregory
Drumz by KaytroniK
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2007 Faya Combo

8. DJ Gregory ‘Don’t Know Malendro’ (Dim’s Re-Edit)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio Davout, Paris
Guitars by Jeff Kellner
Bass by Michel Fantasy
Drums by Gregory Darsa
String Ensemble by Veronique C.
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, NYC
Remix & Additional Production by Dimitri From Paris
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2003 Faya Combo

9. DJ Gregory ‘Head 2’ (Main Mix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by M The French Cook at Appetite Studio
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2007 Faya Combo

10. DJ Gregory ‘And’ (Kerri Chandler Remix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio Plus XXX, Paris
Mastered at Dyam, Paris
Remix & Additional Production by Kerri Chandler
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2008 Faya Combo

11. DJ Gregory ‘Solaris’ (Main)
Written by Gregory Darsa & Michael Tordjman
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Bass & Guitar by Marcelo Giuliani
Drums by Heel Epafou & Yléuz Beck
Mixed J. Jabre & Gregory at Defrey Studio, Paris
Mastered at Dyam
Published by Faya Editions & Basic Like This Recordings
P&C 2004 Faya Combo
12. DJ Gregory ‘Traffic’
Written by Gregory Darsa
Jammed by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio Plus XXX, Paris
Mastered at Dyam
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2006 Faya Combo

13. DJ Gregory ‘You Moove’
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by M The French Cook
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2007 Faya Combo

14. DJ Gregory ‘Klappa’
Written by Gregory Darsa
Jammed by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mastered at Dyam, Paris
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2006 Faya Combo

15. DJ Gregory ‘Attend 1’ (Yass Remix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by Julien Jabre at Defrey Studio Paris
Remix & Additional Production by Yass
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2007 Faya Combo

16. DJ Gregory ‘Triby’
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced & Programmed by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio Davout, Paris
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, NYC
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2003 Faya Combo

17. DJ Gregory ‘Afromobile’
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced & Programmed by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio Davout, Paris
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, NYC
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2003 Faya Combo

18. DJ Gregory ‘Elle’ (EOL Ritual)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Additional Keys by Michael T
Engineered by P. Weiss at Studio Davout, Paris
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, NYC
Remix Produced by Louie Vega for Small Wonders Inc.
Keyboards by Albert 'Sterling' Menendez
Percussions by Luisito Quintero
Mix & Protools Engineer: Steve Barkan
Assistant Engineer: Niko Teneketzis
Recorded & Mixed at Pulse Studios, Staten Island
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2003 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from Faya Combo

19. DJ Gregory ‘Vasefa’
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio Davout, Paris
Mastered at Dyam, Paris
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2003 Faya Combo

20. DJ Gregory ‘Tribylendro’
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by Julien Jabre at Defrey Studio, Paris
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2005 Faya Combo

21. DJ Gregory ‘The Joburg Theme’ (Silvano Taunboq Remix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Bass & Guitar by Marcello Guilliani
Mixed by J. Jabre at Defrey Studio, Paris
Mastered by Yves Delaunay
Remix & Additional Production by Silvano Taunboq
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2007 Faya Combo

22. DJ Gregory ‘Tropical Soundclash’ (K-Dope Dub)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by Dj Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Engineered by P.Weiss at Studio Davout, Paris
Guitar by Jeff
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, NYC
Remixed by Kenny Dope for Masters At Work Productions Inc. at Pulse Studios, Staten Island
Keyboards by Salan Lerner
Protools Engineer: Steve Barkan
Assistant Engineer: Yas Inoue
Published by Faya Combo Music
P&C 2002 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from Faya Combo, France

23. DJ Gregory ‘Don't Panic’ (Karizma Main Remix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio PlusXXX, Paris
Mastered at Dyam
Remixed by Karizma for Kohesive/KaytroniK Productions @ The Kohesive Lab
Drumz by KaytroniK
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2007 Faya Combo

24. DJ Gregory ‘Elle’ (Criola Remix)
Written by Gregory Darsa
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Additional Keys by Michael T
Engineered by P. Weiss at Studio Davout, Paris
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, NYC
Remix Produced by Louie Vega for Small Wonders Inc.
Cape Verdian Spoken Words by Anane
Keyboards by Albert 'Sterling' Menendez
Percussions by Luisito Quintero
Mix & Protools Engineer: Steve Barkan
Assistant Engineer: Niko Teneketzis
Recorded & Mixed at Pulse Studios, Staten Island
Published by Faya Editions
P&C 2003 Defected Records Limited under exclusive license from Faya Combo

25. DJ Gregory ‘S2’ (Tiger Stripes Remix)
Written by Gregory Darsa & Michael Tordjman
Produced by DJ Gregory 4 Faya Combo
Keyboards by Michael Tordjman
Drum Programming by Gregory
Mixed by P. Weiss at Studio PlusXXX, Paris
Mastered at Dyam
Remix & Additional Production by Mikael Nordgren
All Additional Instruments Played by Mikael Nordgren
Strings by Swedish HitMusic Strings
Strings Arranged by Mikael Nordgren
Percussion by Tomas Eby
Published by Faya Editions & Basic Like This Recordings
P&C 2006 Faya Combo