The S.O.L.A.R. Records label (acronym for Sounds of Los Angeles Records) was founded in 1977 by Dick Griffey, which quickly became one of the most important disco, R&B, and dance music imprints of the late 1970s and 1980s. Shalamar were the label's best selling act. The "SOLAR sound" was a collective effort, with artists working on each other's sessions. Sylvers was the producer behind the trademark SOLAR sound: funky, progressive dance music infused with soul and disco. This excellent 2X CD compilation showcases rare 12" mixes from many of their artists including: Dynasty, Klymaxx, the Whispers, Lakeside, Midnight Star, Calloway, Carrie Lucas, Collage and the Deele, which introduced singer/songwriter/producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds & future music executive Antonio "L.A." Reid.
6 Dynasty - I Don't Wanna Be a Freak, But I Can't Help Myself
7 Lakeside - It's All the Way Live
8 Collage - Romeo Where's Juliet?
9 Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid
10 The Deele - Street Beat
- Disc 2 -
1 Shalamar - a Night to Remember (Us Extended Remix)
2 The Whispers - Rock Steady
3 Dynasty - Love in the Fast Lane
4 Midnight Star - Scientific Love
5 The Sylvers - Come Back Lover, Come Back
6 Collage - Winners and Loser
7 Carrie Lucas - Dance with You
8 Eroy Hutson - Classy Lady
9 Lakeside - One Minute After Midnight
10 Bill Wolfer - Call Me
The S.O.L.A.R. Records label (acronym for Sounds of Los Angeles Records) was founded in 1977 by Dick Griffey, which quickly became one of the most important disco, R&B, and dance music imprints of the late 1970s and 1980s. Shalamar were the label's best selling act. The "SOLAR sound" was a collective effort, with artists working on each other's sessions. Sylvers was the producer behind the trademark SOLAR sound: funky, progressive dance music infused with soul and disco. This excellent 2X CD compilation showcases rare 12" mixes from many of their artists including: Dynasty, Klymaxx, the Whispers, Lakeside, Midnight Star, Calloway, Carrie Lucas, Collage and the Deele, which introduced singer/songwriter/producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds & future music executive Antonio "L.A." Reid.