Nu Groove was one of the pioneering house music labels out of New York, originally active between 1988 and 1992, and its mark on the scene was to be felt for years to come. Originally set up by Karen and Frank Mendez as a vehicle for the Burrell twins, Rhano and Rheji, who were signed to Virgin at the time under the name Burrell, Nu Groove allowed them to explore the more underground and avant-garde nature of their musical minds. Nu Groove also became an outlet for many up and coming producers, including Kenny Dope, Bobby Konders, DJ Smash, Frankie Bones & Lennie Dee, Joey Negro and Joey Beltram to name but a few. They covered a variety of styles, from deep, jazzy and minimal house, through to soulful vocals, bumping grooves and jacking sample tracks, all a reflection of New York’s house sound of the time. These releases fueled the explosive dance scene of the late 80s and early 90s. Warehouse rave culture and UK pirate radio all relied heavily on Nu Groove’s steady output of underground grooves to inspire a generation of house music lovers, dancers, DJ’s and producers. Almost 30 years on, the spirit of this seminal New York label lives on.

A nagging telephone rings throughout the track in this signature production from Rhano Burrell featuring vocals from Lisa Lee who joins the label for her Nu Groove debut. ‘When Can I Call You’ comes with vocal mixes, a selection of dubs and DJ tools for those creative minds and artists wanting to experiment. Frankie Bones and Tommy Musto bring us another 90s rave style classic remix rounding up another solid Nu Groove release.


Rhano Burrell featuring Lisa Lee ‘When Can I Call You’

1. When Can I Call You (Long Distance 12”)
2. When Can I Call You (Tommy Musto & Frankie Bones British Telecom Mix)
3. When Can I Call You (Disconnected Dub)
4. When Can I Call You (Local Call Radio Edit)
5. When Can I Call You (Little Black Book Mix)
6. When Can I Call You (1-900-BURRELL)

Written, Produced, Orchestrated & Mixed by Rhano Burrell
Vocals by Lisa Lee
Background Vocals by Rhano Burrell
Engineered by Mike Rogers
Edits by Mario Salvati
Recorded & Mixed at D&D Studios
Track 2 Remixed by Tommy Musto & Frankie Bones
Mastered by MJS
Published by Rhano Burrell Music (ASCAP)
P&C 1990 Nu Groove Records/Burrell Brothers