‘Disco Will Never Be Gone’ EP from Mumbaata Launches Musical Response To The 40th Anniversary of Disco Demolition Night
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40 years after the infamous Disco Demolition Night, which saw 50,000 attend an anti-disco event that erupted into an on-field riot of Comisky Field, Proper House Music, and Mumbaata launches an original mix EP to shine a light on the shameful event and celebrate the influence that disco had on modern music.
Miami, FL (PRUnderground) June 20th, 2019
On July 12, 1979, Chicago shock-jock, Steve Dahl, organized an event called Disco Demolition Night, at Chicago White Sox’s Comisky Field. Dahl invited his listeners to attend the sporting double-header with disco records, for Dahl – a noted critic of the genre – to literally blow up the records on-field.
50, 000 attended the event, and after the detonation of the records, which destroyed part of the field, thousands rushed the field destroying the bases, lighting the batting cage on fire, and generally running amok. Riot police had to be dispersed, and 39 people were arrested.
On July 12, 40 years after the fateful event, pre-sales will open for Mumbaata’s release of the ‘Disco Will Never Be Gone’ (Original Mix) EP to reflect on the controversial event, which was seen by many as having racial and homophobic components, and to honor the positive influence that disco has had on many of today’s most popular musical genres.
In further recognition of the event, the initial release will be exclusively available on 12” vinyl. After 60 days the EP will launch on digital channels.
The album also features tracks/contributions from Flow e Zeo, Diego Mey, Leuroy and Jordi Iven.
10% of sales of the digital and vinyl release will be donated towards musical education for the youth of Chicago.
To learn more visit – https://www.musicincchicago.org/donate/
Pre-orders will be available on https://www.properhousemusic.com/
About Mumbaata
The Mumbaata duo, consisting of Lennox Hortale and Pedro Poyart, quickly became one of the most respected projects in the Brazilian dance music scene. Their dancefloor music is infused with influences from African and Brazilian cultures. The duo was awarded ‘Breakthrough Producer’ at the Rio Music Conference Awards in 2017.
About Proper House Music
Proper House Music is a Miami-based label with a passion for evolving the freshest sounds and artists from across the worldwide house scene.
If you would like further information, materials, or an interview, please email us at contact@properhousemusic.com
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