2 Girls - Talk About Rockin' (1990)

Let me start by apologizing for the quality of this rip.  The record is incredibly scratched, so the tracks are very scratchy.  I tried to 'clean' them, but it made no difference.  If anyone else can properly clean them, and can send them back to me to repost, I'd appreciate it.  But I had to post this fun hip-house rarity anyway.  2 Girls were Brooklyn based Lissette Der and Cindy Patanella, who met while attending the American Musical & Dramatic Academy.  They were signed to Capitol, but after the single failed to hit, they were dropped and recorded nothing else. But at least they left behind this fun and bouncy hip hop ditty, which revolves around a sample from Weeks & Co.s "Rock Your World", and which features electro edits by the famous Omar Santana.

Download Talk About Rockin'

1 Talk About Rockin' (Extended Radio)
2 Talk About Rockin' (Get Wild Beats)
3 Talk About Rockin' (Radio)
4 Talk About Rockin' (R&B / Hip-House)
5 Talk About Rockin' (Oh Oh's Talking About Edits)
6 Talk About Rockin' (Perca Edits)

Kim Esty - Make You Mine (1988?)

I have once again neglected this blog, and I apologize, but I return with peace offerings - a slew of pop-dance singles by Canadian female singers. I featured Kim Esty on the Isle Of Deserted Pop Stars already, so go there for more info on the lady. This single was one of her first, independently released somewhere in the late 1980's (the single itself doesn't say). It's a mid-tempo dance pop song (the version on her Variety Show and Best Of is a newer, ballad version) that was her first collaboration with Barry Harris from Thunderpuss, who would guide her to later success. The Hi-Bias and RPM mixes change the pace to housey and hip hop-ish respectively. And it also features one of the first remixes by Barry's future Thunderpuss partner Chris Cox. A lovely track that began a lengthy career in pop music.

Download Make You Mine

1		Make You Mine (The Chris Cox Mix)
2		Make You Mine (Original Mix)
3		Make You Mine (The RPM Mix)
4		Make You Mine (The Hi-Bias Mix)
5		Make You Mine (Radio)

Michelle Blade - Tonight (1990)

Sorry that I've been neglecting this blog lately. But I'm back! And back with a bang! This track from the amazing Michelle Blade, whose talent and beauty are limitless, is one of my fave songs of all time. I featured Michelle on the Isle, and mentioned how I discovered her with her performance of this song on Electric Circus. It is a genius mix of hip hop, freestyle and house, and to me it's timeless. Enjoy! And check out Michelle's awesome new music on Myspace and Facebook.




Download Tonight

1		Tonight (Power Mix)
2		Tonight (Percapella)
3		Tonight (Extended Mix)
4		Tonight (Single)

Stiletto Fetish - I Think I Love You (1989)

Now for something a little different. Stiletto Fetish were a sassy Canadian female duo who had a small underground cult following in the late 80s/early 90s. Kim Jacobson and Liane Alliston specialized in provocative rap rock with a goth edge. This was their first self-released single, a remake of the Partridge Family hit, with the original track 'Broke On Coke'. The video got a lot of play back in the day. They later changed their name to just The Fetish and released one self-titled mini-album in 1992, which I have posted on the Isle. According to Kim they were signed to Warner UK (but never released anything on it), and she is now a flight attendant and Liane is apparently married to a rich man. LOL This is a very acquired taste, but it is amazing how many people have requested this in the past. Enjoy?


Here's an interview

Another amusing interview + Part 2

Download I Think I Love You

1		I Think I Love You
2		Broke On Coke

J-Cock - Sunshine Of My Life (1996)

Canadian singer Sheree Jeacocke began her long recording career in 1985 and released several albums and singles in many different genres over the next 13 years years as either just Sheree (under which she had her biggest hit "Woman's Work"), just Jeacocke, Deeva or her full name. (To download two of her albums, please visit The Music Conflux.) J-Cock appears to be the last moniker she used before she pretty much left the music industry to pursue real estate. For a fairly comprehensive look at her discography, go HERE. She was also featured on the Pleasure Beat track I also posted HERE. This track seems to be her last proper physical release, and is a mid-tempo soul version of the Stevie Wonder classic with some ragga flavour added by Mystah Munroe.

Download Sunshine Of My Life

1		Sunshine Of My Life (Ragga Sunshine Mix)
2		Sunshine Of My Life (Massive Sunshine Mix)
3		Sunshine Of My Life (J-Cockin' Mix)

Misa - Shake The House (1990)

And here we have what I believe is the only single release by rap diva Misa. For more info on her, go to the post on The Isle Of Deserted Pop Stars for her self-titled album. This is a killer track, and the house mix is a revelation!






Download Shake The House

1		Shake The House (Club Mix)
2		Shake The House (Radio Mix)
3		Shake The House (House Mix)
4		Goin' Gold