“There is an endless number of songs written about love. What draws me to Lovers Rock are the themes of love and heartbreak, the warmth of the tempo and the heaviness of the bass. It was music created and mixed to sound good and feel good coming from the big speakers of the sound systems. Lovers Rock created community, highlighted women artists, and gave Black British youth a voice in the 70’s.
This mix is dedicated to all the lovers out there. Whether you listen to it with your sweetheart, friends or on your own, I hope it has you swaying back & forth. xoxo. ”
Today, we feature a mix from one of our very own Chulitxs - the tunes comes directly from their vinyl collection. This mix comes from Chulita Sleepwalk of CVC Los Angeles.
DJ Sleepwalk loves digging for records, taking care of her plants and spending time in nature. She was born in Mexico City, grew up in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles.
IG @sleeepwalk
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Lovers rock, the softer side of reggae, was created and popularized in mid-70s England by the first generation of British citizens born to Caribbean immigrants. At a time when Black British people experienced extreme racism and were denied entry into white dominated spaces, blues parties or house parties, created by community members, gave youth the opportunity to socialize and express their Jamaican and British identity through style and music. Through a Lovers Rock tune bumping from the sound system, youth could finally unwind, enjoy the music and find love.
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Tracklist
(Lovers Intro)
Janet Kay - Silly Games
Budgie - Touch Me 2
Bitty McLean - Games
Sade - Love Is Stronger Than Pride (Mad Professor Remix)
Simplicity - For The Love of You
Sonia - Easier to Love
Blood Sisters - My Love Don’t Come Easy
(I Do Love You, Yes I Do)
Janet Kay - I Do Love You
Jean Adebambo - Paradise
Charisma - Everything is Fine
Ginger Williams - In My Heart
Brown Sugar - Hello Stranger
Cornell Campbell - Girl of My Dreams
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