Thommy Davis ‘Mr Davis’ Album’ Quantize Recordings
Thommy Davis has been contributing to the House Music scene for more than 40 years. Boasting a huge musical portfolio, he is highly regarded amongst peers and fans alike as one of the founding fathers of the Baltimore House family. His new album, ‘Mr Davis’, is a fabulous new collection of Thommy’s recent productions and remixes, including 8 brand new exclusive songs that span from shimmering Disco to deep and soulful house grooves.
The album also includes several stunning cover versions – Karen Young’s disco gem, ‘Hot Shot’, by way of a brilliant duet from Tasha LaRae (Arrested Development) and Sheila Ford; The O’Jay’s Soul classic, ‘Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet and Tender Love)’ with Randy Roberts and Neal Conway; Jean Carne’s Disco hit, ‘Was That All It Was’, with M+M legend John Morales and Richard Burton; Rene & Angela’s ‘I Love You More’ with Tasha LaRae; and Jomanda’s ‘Make My Body Rock’ featuring Dana Weave. Also featured on the album are collaborations and remixes with a star-studded line-up including Barbara Tucker, DJ Spen, Aaron K Gray, Gary Hudgins, Jerome Hicks, Tracy Hamlin, Brutha Basil, Alex P. Suter, Tony Jesus and MicFreak. An utterly fabulous album!
N.e. find on deejay.de a 7-inch vinyl sampler which showcases one of the highlights from Thommy’s new album, ‘Mr Davis’, the electrifying cover version of Karen Young’s disco gem, ‘Hot Shot’.
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Photography by Devon Howard
Hair by Mercedes
Cover Art by John Khan
Sean Spencer, Thommy Davis & Kelly Spencer Executive Producers
Tracklist:
1. Thommy Davis ft. Tasha LaRae and Sheila Ford “Hot Shot”
Thommy Davis, Tasha LaRae & Sheila Ford
Written by Andy Kahn and Kurt Borusiewicz
Published by Scully Music Company (ASCAP)
Produced by Thommy Davis, John Morales, Gary Hudgins & DJ Spen
Vocals by Tasha LaRae & Sheila Ford
Tasha LaRae vocals recorded at Platinum Base Studios, Tucker, GA
Sheila Ford vocals recorded at Blacklist Media, Baltimore, MD.
Instruments by Gary Hudgins and John Morales
Drums and Percussion by John Morales & DJ Spen
2. Randy Roberts Richard Burton “Stairway to Heaven” (Spen & Thommy’s Direct Drive Re Edit)
(Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff)
Produced, Mixed, and Arranged by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis
Keyboards by Hozay Clowney and Gary Hudgins
Guitars by Lloyd ‘Skip’ Dorsey
Horns by Mo’ Horns
Lead Vocals by Randy Roberts & Richard Burton
Backing Vocals by Vonita White, Randy Roberts, & Martin Wilson
Recording Engineered by Greg Lewis
Drums and Mixdown by DJ Spen
Mixing and Mastering by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis
Remix Produced, Programmed and Arranged by John Morales
3. Barbara Tucker “Think (About It)” Spen & Thommy’s House Party Mix
Barbara Tucker, DJ Spen, Thommy Davis, & Gary Hudgins
Produced by DJ Spen, Thommy Davis, & Gary Hudgins
Keyboards by Gary Hudgins
Guitars by Skip Dorsey
Sax by Max Grunhard/ Trumpet by Baylis/ Trombone by Richard Henry
Vocals recorded by Greg Lewis at Blacklist Media Studios
Additional vocals by Sheila Ford, Thommy Davis, and Sean Spencer recorded by Bill Pratt at Bratt Studios
Mix down and mastering by DJ Spen
4. Thommy Davis & Randy Roberts “Try Jah Love” DJ Spen & Thommy Davis Mix
Written by Stevie Wonder
© Black Bull Music, Johanan Vigoda Admin. Acct. Stevie Wonder Catalogue, Jobete Music Co Inc, Black Bull Music Inc, Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Produced by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis
Vocals by Randy ‘Fruity’ Roberts
Keyboards by Gary Hudgins
Bass by Gary Hudgins
Guitars by Lloyd ‘Skip’ Dorsey
Rhythm Tracks Drums and Mix by DJ Spen
Engineered by Greg Lewis & Blacklist Media, Baltimore MD.
Arranged by Thommy Davis & DJ Spen
5. Thommy Davis & Tasha LaRae “I Love You More”
Written by R. Moore and A. Winbush
Published by A La Mode/ Arista Music (ASCAP)
Reproduction Scored by Hozay Clowney & Gary Hudgins
Production by DJ Spen, Thommy Davis, & Greg Lewis
Vocals by Tasha LaRae
All vocals recorded at Platinum Base Studios, Tucker, GA
Original Reproduction music recorded by Greg Lewis at Blacklist Media Studios
6. Thommy Davis ft. Sheila Ford “Acid Love” Micfreak Remix
Remix Produced by Micfreak
Originally Produced by Thommy Davis, Greg Lewis
Written Thommy Davis, Greg Lewis, Hozay & Sheila Ford
Vocals by Sheila Ford
Music Produced by Hozay Clowney
Mixed & Arranged by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis
Mastered by DJ Spen
Vocals recorded by Greg Lewis at Blacklist Media Studios
7. Randy Roberts, Neal Conway & Thommy Davis “Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet and Tender Love)”
Published by Mighty Three Music
Written by K. Gamble and L. Huff
Vocals by Randy Roberts
Music Produced by Neal Conway
Mixed & Arranged by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis
Mastered by DJ Spen
Vocals recorded by Greg Lewis at Blacklist Media Studios
Additional Vocals Recorded by Bill Pratt at Bratt Studio
8. John Morales & Thommy Davis ft Richard Burton “Was That All It Was” (DJ Spen Remix)
Written by J. Butler*, J. Usry, Jr.*, L. Conlon*
Published by Mighty Three Music
Vocals Performed by Richard Burton Vocals Recorded at Blacklist Media, Baltimore, MD.
Produced by John Morales, Thommy Davis & DJ Spen
Keyboards Gary Hudgins & John Morales
Guitars by Lloyd ‘Skip’ Dorsey
Mixed & Mastered by John Morales and DJ Spen
9. Thommy Davis & Tracy Hamlin “Isn’t It A Shame “ Extended Mix
Written by Randy Edelman
Copyright Control
Produced by Thommy Davis, DJ Spen, and Gary Hudgins
Keyboards by Gary Hudgins Recorded at Taj Mahal Studio, Owings Mills MD.
Lead Vocals by Tracy Hamlin
Backing Vocals by Vonita White, Tiffany Scriber, Amber Harmon, Veda Whisnant, David Reaves, Jemila Richardson, Jade Madden, Louis Spencer
Ebony Johnson
Backing Vocal Recording Engineered by Greg Lewis @ Blacklist Media, Baltimore, MD.
10. Thommy Davis, Tasha LaRae & Aaron K. Gray “For Every Mountain”
Written by Kurt Carr
Copyright Control
Produced and Arranged DJ Spen, Thommy Davis & Gary Hudgins
Beats by Jay Kutz
Backing Vocals Performed by Tasha LaRae & Ronda Wilson Recorded by Toni Grant @ Platinum Base Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Lead Vocals and Additional Backing Vocals by Aaron K Gray
Music by Gary Hudgins & Hozay Clowney
Arranged & Mastered by DJ Spen
11. Brutha Basil, Tasha LaRae & Thommy Davis “Do It Properly”
Written by Robert Clivilles & David Cole
Copyright Control
Produced and Arranged DJ Spen & Thommy Davis
Vocals by Tasha LaRae
All Vocals Recorded at Platinum Base Studios, Tucker, GA
Spoken Word Vocals by Brutha Basil
Music by Reelsoul
Additional Production – Greg Lewis
Arranged & Mastered by DJ Spen
12. Tracy Hamlin “Home” (DJ Spen & Thommy Davis Extended Mix)
Writer- Charlie Smalls
(Warner – Tamerlane Publishing, BMI)
Keyboards- Gary Hudgins
Background vocals- Tracy Hamlin
Produced by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis
Vocals Recorded by Bill Pratt at Bratt Studio, Baltimore, MD
Mix Engineer- DJ Spen
13. Thommy Davis, Dana Weaver & Neal Conway “Make My Body Rock”
Written by Cheri Williams and Dwayne “Spen” Richardson
Published by B-Room Publishing / CRK Music ASCAP
Originally Produced by Dwayne “Spen” Richardson, Derek A Jenkins & Cassio Ware for Backroom Productions
Reproduced by Thommy Davis, DJ Spen & Neal Conway
Music by Neal Conway
Mix & Arrangement by Neal Conway & DJ Spen
14. Jerome Hicks ft. Richard Burton “Love to The World” (Thommy Davis Remix)
Written by Fone Mizell, Rodney Mizell & Larry Mizell
Published by Alruby Music (ASCAP)
Produced, Mixed & Arranged by Jerome Hicks
Mix Down and Mastering by DJ Spen
Additional Keyboards Gary Hudgins & DJ Spen
15. Alex P. Suter “Slam Me Baby” (Tony Jesus Remix)
(Alexis P. Suter, Thommy Davis, Sean Spencer, Irvin Madden, Gary Hudgins, Gary Ahrens)
Published by Pavement Productions (BMI) & Hudge Productions (ASCAP)
Keyboards by Irvin Madden
Vocals by Alexis P. Suter
Additional Vocals by Vonite White
Rhythm Tracks by Dj Spen & Thommy Davis
Remixed by Tony Jesus for Massy Music Works, BMI
Electric Guitar by J Sosa
16. Tracy Hamlin “MacArthur Park” (DJ Spen, Thommy Davis & Gary Hudgins Original Mix)
Written by Jimmy Webb and Adrian Drover
(Universal – Polygram International Pub Inc.)
Keyboards and programming – Gary Hudgins
Guitar by Skip Dorsey
Bass by Barry Woodley
Horns by Mo’ Horns
Vocals Produced by Raymond Barton
Vocal Recorded by Greg Lewis at Blacklist Media in Baltimore, MD
Mixed by DJ Spen & Thommy Davis
Artist: Thommy Davis
Title: ‘Mr Davis’ Album
Label: Quantize Recordings
Cat. #: QTZLP025
Release date: 17.07.2020