1. Princess – I’ll Keep On Loving You (Funky-Sister’s Remix) 6:33
   Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman – [Supreme]
2. Joyce Sims – All And All (Mantronik Mega Mix) 6:21
   Producer, Mixed: Mantronik with Robbie Watson’s Smokin‘ Amigo Prod. – [London]
3. Total Contrast – What You Gonna Do About It (Dance Mix) 7:31
   Producer: Steve Harvey | Mixed: Merlin Bobb, Timmy Regisford – [London]
4. Crown Heights Affair – Make Me The One (U.S. Version) 4:58
   Producer: Donny Linton | Written: R. James – [City Beat/Beggers Banquet]
5. Steve „Silk“ Hurley – Jack Your Body (Dub Mix) 5:13
   Producer: Steve „Silk“ Hurley – [D.J. International]

6. George Clinton – Do Fries Go With That Shake 10:25
   Producer: George Clinton, Stephen Washington – [Capitol]
7. T.C. Curtis – Let’s Make Love (Extended Mix) 5:10
   Producer, Arranged: T.C. Curtis | Composed: William Alexander Smith – [Hot Melt]
8. Cool Notes – Into The Motion (Club Mix) 6:06
   Producer: Bobby Eli – [Abstract Dance]
9. Rochelle Fleming – Love Itch (Radio Mix) 4:04
   Producer: Greg Carmichael | Mixed: Eli Turbo – [Crossover]
10. William Bell – Headline News (Extended Dance Mix) 5:18
    Producer: William Bell, Mike Stewart, Albert Burroughs – [Toutensemble]

LP2A

11. Spyder-D ft. DJ Doc – I Can’t Wait 6:29
    Producer, Mixed: Eric Matthew, Mike Bona – [Profile]
12. MC Boob – Do The Fila & Pee Wee Dance 4:21
    Producer, Mixed: J & S Productions (Warren McGlove) – [Pop Art]
13. Ice-T – Ya Don’t Quit (Scratch Mix) 4:33
    Producer: Ice-T, The Unknown DJ | Scratches: DJ Evil E – [Macola]

LP2B – Hip Hop Mega Mix auf 2xLP und Tape:

14. V.A. – Brooklyn’s In The House (Hip Hop Mega Mix) 13:30
    Mixed: Evil Eddie for Dy-na-mix – [Zakia/Cherry Red]
    inkl.
    – Cut Master D.C-Brooklyns in the House
    – Spyder D.-I can’t wait
    – Ice T.-Ya don’t quit
    – M.C. Boob-Do the Fila and Pee Wee’s Dance

1. Princess – Tell Me Tomorrow (Weekend Remix) (5:33)
   Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman – [Supreme]
2. Main Ingredient – Do Me Right (Extended Club Mix) (5:10)
   Producer: Kenny Beck – [Cooltempo/Zakia]
3. Pieces Of A Dream – Say La La (New York Street Mix) (7:07)
   Producer: Lenny White | Remix: Aldo Marin – [Capitol]
4. Fatback Band – I Found Lovin‘ (Original Album Mix) (4:04)
   Producer: Johnny Flippin, Michael Walker – [Important]
5. Mondo Kane – New York Afternoon (5:47)
   Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman – [Lisson Records]

6. Willie Colón – Set Fire To Me (Latin Jazzbo Version) (7:35)
   Producer: Willie Colón – [A&M Records]
7. Debby Blackwell – Once You Get Me Going (Extended Vocal Mix) (6:34)
   Producer: Bob Blank, Lola Blank – [10 Records]
8. Nova Casper – Turned On To You (Dance Mix) (5:44)
   Producer: Ian Morrow – [10 Records]
9. Willie Collins – Where You Gonna Be Tonight? (5:00)
   Producer: Billy Nichols, Willie Collins – [Capitol]
10. Cultural Vibe – Ma Foom Bey (Love Chant Version) (5:26)
    Producer: Cultural Vibe – [Crossover]

LP2A

11. Real Roxanne with Hitman Howie Tee – (Bang Zoom) Let’s Go Go! (6:02)
    Producer: Full Force – [Cooltempo/Select Records]
12. Eric B. – Eric B. Is President (5:00)
    Producer: Eric B. – [Cooltempo/Zakia]
13. Salt ‚N‘ Pepa – I’ll Take Your Man (6:23)
    Producer: Hurby Luv Bug – [Next Plateau]
14. MC Boob aka Steady B – Bring The Beat Back / Yo Mutha (Exclusive Serious Mix) (7:29)
    Producer: Lawrence Goodman – [Pop Art Records]

LP2B Hip Hop Mega-Mix

15. Chad Jackson – Hip Hop Megamix (7:12)
    Mix der Tracks #11-14

Following the overwhelming success of Upfront 1, Serious Records continues to provide you with up to the minute pulsating dance music.

Upfront 2 gives the latest UK club hits and US imports with a bonus HIP-HOP mega-mix. Add Upfront 2 to the best selling Upfront 1 and start a collection to remember.

Happy Listening and funking, watch out for Upfront 3.

Mahesh Bajaj & Damon D’Cruz

1. Loose Ends – Slow Down (Dancin‘ Danny D & Godwin Logie Remix) (6:58)
   Producer: Nick Martinelli – [Virgin Records]
2. Hanson & Davis – Hungry For Your Love (Club Mix) (8:01)
   Producer: Hanson & Davis – [Fresh Records]
3. Mel & Kim – Showing Out (The Mortgage Mix) (6:32)
   Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman – [Supreme]
4. DJ Hollywood – Um Tang Um Tang (Serious, Exclusive Radio Edit) (3:53)
   Producer: Donald Dee Bowden – [Crossover Records]
5. Tourist – Hooked On You (5:25)
   Producer: Ed Pavia – [Vista Sounds]

6. One Way – Don’t Think About It (Extended Version) (7:02)
   Producer: Eumir Deodato – [MCA Records]
7. Marshall Jefferson – Move Your Body (The House Music Anthem) (7:56)
   Producer: Virgo (Marshall Jefferson) – [Affair Record Company Ltd]
8. T.C. Curtis – Slave Of Love (Club Version) (4:15)
   Producer: T.C. Curtis – [Hot Melt Records]
9. Calvin – Time Keeps Movin‘ On (Club Mix) (6:20)
   Producer: Donnie Calvin, Jose Animal Diaz – [Vinylmania]
10. Affinity- Pick Me Up (Rock Me Non Stop) (6:00)
    Producer: Warren Doris – [Pow Wow Records]

LP2A

11. Robbie B – Rock The Go Go (Vocal Mix) (5:23)
    Producer: R.B.A. – [RBA Records]
12. UTFO – Split Personality (Remix) (5:31)
    Producer: Full Force – [Cooltempo / Select Records]
13. Ultramagnetic MC’s – Ego Tripping (5:25)
    Producer: Ultramagnetic MC’s – [Next Plateau Records]
14. Jewel-T – Believe It Or Not (4:39)
    Producer: Ed Pavia – [Malaco Dance]

LP2B Hip Hop Mega-Mix

15. CJ Mackintosh – Hip Hop Megamix (11:00)
    Mix der Tracks #11-14

1. Loose Ends – Nights Of Pleasure (Nick Martinelli Re-mix) (5:41)
   Producer: Nick Martinelli – [Virgin Rec.]
2. Heavy D. & The Boyz – Mr Big Stuff (5:10)
   Producer: Andre Dr Jekyell & Harrell – [MCA Rec.]
3. Hindsight – Small Change (Spare A Dime Mix) (5:18)
   Producer: Camelle Hinds – [Virgin/Circa]
4. Master C & J – Face It (Club Version) (7:08)
   Producer: Jessie Jones – [State Street Rec.]
5. Projection – Love Struck (Exclusive Master Mix) (5:01)
   Producer: Andy Soyka – [Elite Rec.]

6. Darlene Davis – I Found Lovin (Club Mix) (7:01)
   Producer: Elai Tubo & Kevin ‚Sugar Daddy‘ Woodley – [Take One Rec.]
7. House Master Boyz & The Rude Boy Of House – House Nation (Serious House Mix) (6:04)
   Mix beated by The Rude Boys – [Dance Mania Rec.]
8. Vesta Williams – Don’t Blow A Good Thing (4:36)
   Producer: Brian Loren & Billy Valentine – [A&M Rec.]
9. EU Freeze – It’s A Family Affair (4:24)
   Producer: Max Kid – [TTED Rec.]
10. Ray, Goodman & Brown – Take It To The Limit (4:47)
    Producer: Mike Harris & Rahni Songs – [EMI Rec.]

Dance your way into 1987 with Upfront 4.
It’s with your support that we are able to put more back into the music that we are all hooked on.
However at the same time we are keen to listen to what you have to say about the Upfront series and any other comments you may have about dance music in general.
So drop us a line at the below address.
Meanwhile stay ahead and keep Upfront in 1987!

Mahesh Bajaj

1. Nitro Deluxe – Let’s Get Brutal (UK Edit) (7:03)
   Producer: Aldo Marin – [Cooltempo]
2. Gap Band – Keep Holding On (Album Version) (4:28)
   Producer: Lonnie Simmons, Oscott – [RCA Records]
3. Stardom Groove ft. Tonya Wynne – It’s Too Late For Love (Upfront Remix) (7:49)
   Producer: Ken Taylor, Robert Clivillés – [New York Groove]
4. Turntable Terror Trax – House On Fire (5:20)
   Producer: Barry Zeger, Craig Bevan, Tony Rodriguez – [Bassment]
5. Scherrie Payne & Phillip Ingram – Incredible (Dance Remix) (6:38)
   Producer: Wayne Henderson – [Superstar Int]

6. Wally Jump Jr & The Criminal Element – Turn Me Loose (Peak Mix) (7:39)
   Producer: Arthur Baker – [London Records]
7. Millie Scott – Every Little Bit (5:14)
   Producer: Bruce Nazarian, Duane Bradley – [4th + Broadway]
8. Cutmaster D.C. – Brooklyn Rocks The Best (6:01)
   Producer: Cutmaster D.C. – [Serious Records]
9. J.M. Silk – Let The Music Take Control (8:34)
   Producer: Keith Nunnally, Steve „Silk“ Hurley – [RCA Records]
10. Meechelle La Chaux – Love Me All Over (Club Mix) (4:11)
    Producer: Wayne Wallace – [Detail Records]

Thanks to your recognition of the Upfront quality of the music on the serious compilations we are now the undisputed leaders in the field, therefore more Upfront than ever!!!
We at Serious appreciate the support of our friends in the music industry and outside it, and we will continue to keep our high standards.
I’d like to thank those of you who wrote and let me know your opinions, and finally keep looking ahead because that’s what this series is all about.

Mahesh Bajaj

1. Sybil – Let Youself Go (Extended Dance Mix) (7:38)
   Producer: Delores Drewry, James Bratton – [Champion]
2. Millie Scott – Let’s Talk It Over (Album Cut) (4:40)
   Producer: Bruce Nazarian, Duane Bradley – [4th & Broadway]
3. Full House – Communicate (Sprint Appella Mix) (5:20)
   Producer: Danny Wilson – [DJ International]
4. Eleanore Mills – Mr.Right (Club Mix) (6:04)
   Producer: Woo & Worthy Productions – [Debut Records]
5. T.C. Curtis – Love’s Got Me On A Merry-Go-Round (Fairground Dance Mix) (3:30)
   Producer: T.C. Curtis – [Hot Melt Records]

6. On The House – Give Me Back The Love (Club Mix) (7:21)
   Producer: Marshall Jefferson – [Trax Records]
7. Mel & Kim – Respectable (Tabloid Mix) (7:43)
   Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman – [Supreme]
8. Kenny „Jammin“ Jason & „Fast“ Eddie Smith – Can U Dance (Club Mix) (6:00)
   Producer: Kenny „Jammin“ Jason – [Champion Records]
9. ZUSHii – Surprise Surprise (Re-Mix) (6:24)
   Producer: Nigel Wright – [Debut Records]
10. Keni Stevens – Cannot Live Without Your Love (Original Album Mix) (3:27)
    Producer: Keni Stevens – [Jam Today Records]

Upfront 6… there’s no question its in the mix! Considering from your letters you value Upfront music more so than the commercially orientated stuff. No.6 is more Upfront than the word itself.
Soon out on our sister label, Needle Records is Dance Mania, so watch out for that. In the meantime… Rock The House!

Mahesh Bajaj

1. Colonel Abrams – How Soon We Forget (6:48)
   Producer: Colonel Abrams
2. Mantronix – Scream (Jack ‚N‘ Chill Mix) (6:13)
   Producer: Mantronix
3. Masterpiece – I Can’t Wait (Club Mix) (5:12)
   Producer: Bill Hagans
4. Darlene Davis – Loveline (12 Inch Mix) (6:39)
   Producer: Elai Tubo, Kevin Woodley
5. Duane & Co. – J.B. In Heat (Original Version) (4:34)
   Producer: Duane

6. Mel & Kim – F.L.M. (Auto Mix) (7:15)
   Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman
7. Russ Brown – Gotta Find A Way (’87 Mix) (4:44)
   Producer: Russ Brown / Tee Scott
8. Oliver Cheatham – Wish On A Star (Extended Mix) (5:06)
   Producer: Rob Davis / Oliver Cheatham
9. King Sun-D Moet – Hey Love (Extended Version) (6:02)
   Producer: Anthony Moody, Cutmaster D.C., Robert Hill
10. Spoonie Gee – The Godfather (Marley Marl Mix) (4:51)
    Producer: Aaron Fuchs

Welcome to Upfront 7 – music that’s mixed in heaven.
This is dance music for chilled-out cats, very frosty, frantic and transatlantic.
The upshot will be THE supreme ream dream.

1. M|A|R|R|S – Pump Up The Volume (Extended Mix) (5:00)
   Producer: Martyn Young
2. Criminal Element Orchestra – Put The Needle To The Record (12″ Club Mix) (6:16)
   Producer: Wally Jump Jr.
3. Stephanie Mills – Your Puttin‘ A Rush On Me (Extended Version) (8:22)
   Producer: Paul Laurence
4. Housemaster Boyz & the Rude Boy Of House – House Nation (Remix) (6:08)
   Mix: The Rude Boy (Farley Jackmaster Funk) | Remix: Fernand Fidoré

5. Intrique – Together Forever (Edit) (3:41)
   Producer: Allen George, Fred McFarlane
6. Pulse – Shut Up Allready! (Fierce Mix) (4:23)
   Producer: Craig Bevan
7. Sweet D – Crazy D (Insane Mix) (5:48)
   Producer: Sweet D
8. Blaze – If You Should Need A Friend (6:04)
   Producer: Blaze

LP2A

9. Sybil – My Love Is Guaranteed (P.W.L. Mix) (6:12)
   Producer: Delores Drewry, James Bratton
10. Mickey Oliver ft. Tagé – Just A Tease (Club Mix) (6:19)
    Producer: Mickey Oliver, The Dragon Child
11. ZUSHii – Say Goodnight (Extended Mix) (6:20)
    Producer: The Dragon Child
12. Derek B – Get Down (5:24)
    Producer: Derek Boland, Simon Harris

LP2B Mega-Mix

13. Various – Gangster Mix (House Style) by Double Trouble (8:02)

1. Jerome „Secret Weapon“ Priester – Say You’ll Be (US Mix) (5:58)
   Producer: David Reeves | Written: Jerome Prister
2. Steve Arrington – Kelly 16-33 (Album Version) (5:04)
   Producer: Jimmy Douglass, Steve Arrington | Written: Steve Arrington
3. Jody Watley – Don’t You Want Me (Re-Mix) (6:38)
   Producer: Bernard Edwards | Written: David Paul Bryant, David Paul Bryant, J. Watley
4. Phase II – Mystery (Mystery Mix) (4:42)
   Producer: Blaze | Written: David Paul Bryant, Blaze
5. Triple XXX – The Bedroom Scene (Straight Up Mix) (5:53)
   Producer, Remix, Written: Juan Atkins

6. Heavy D. & The Boyz – The Overweight Lovers In The House (12″ Mix) (3:32)
   Producer: Marley Marl | Written-By: Heavy D
7. St. Paul – Soul Touch (Import Album Mix) (4:18)
   Producer: Ricky P., St. Paul | Written: Bunny Hull, Jeff Lorber, St. Paul
8. Bam Bam – Give It To Me (Extended Mix) (5:44)
   Producer, Written: Bam Bam (Chris Westbrook)
9. Model 500 – Off To Battle (Revamp) (6:28)
   Producer, Written: Juan Atkins
10. Cookie Crew – Females (Extended 12″ Mix) (4:59)
    Producer: The Beatmasters | Written: M. Glanfield, Paul Carter, R. Walmsley

LP2A (auf Tape #6+7)

11. Loleatta Holloway – Runaway (4:45)
    Produced: Salsoul Orchestra | 1977
12. L.A. Boppers – Give Me Some (5:48)
    Produced: L.A. Boppers | 1979

LP2B (auch auf Tape enthalten)

13. Salsoul Orchestra – Youre Just The Right Size (3:38)
    Produced: Vince Montana jr. | 1975
14. L.A. Boppers – Wrap You Up (4:47)
    Produced: L.A. Boppers | 1980

1. Bomb The Bass – Beat Dis (Extended Mix) (5:48)
   Producer: Tim Simenon
2. Rob Base & Dj E-Z Rock – It Takes Two (Extended Mix) (4:50)
   Producer: Rob Base, William Hamilton
3. Mini Curry – 100% (6:12)
   Producer: Michael J. Powell

4. Eric B. & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul (Norman C + Dj.D Remix) (4:01)
   Producer: Eric B | Remix: Double Trouble
5. Bam Bam – Give It To Me (Double Trouble Remix) (6:19)
   Producer: Bam Bam | Remix: Double Trouble
6. Cut To Shock ft. E.F. Cuttin‘ – Put That Record Back On (Massive Mix) (6:23)
   Producer: Craig Bevan
7. Royal House – Party People (Club Rub Dub Rub Rubber Dub) (6:35)
   Producer: Toddy Terry | Executive Producer: Thomas Ashley

LP2A

8. Nitro Deluxe – This Brutal House (UK Edit) (6:38)
   Producer: Aldo Marin
9. Bou Kahn – Magic (Club Mix) (5:42)
   Producer: Arnold Campbell, Troy Staton
10. Jack Frost – Cool & Dry (Acid Mix) (5:15)
    Producer: Jack Frost (=Adonis)
11. Lidell Townsell – Get The Hole (Acid Tab Mix) (5:56)
    Written: Lidell Townsell

LP2B Mega-Mix

12. Various – The Mad On Acid Megamix by Double Trouble (7:30)

1. S-Express – Theme From S-Express (Extended Mix) (5:06)
   Producer: Mark Moore, Pascal Gabriel
2. Phuture Pfantasy Club – Slam (Trax Over-Ride Mix) (4:55)
   Producer: Earl Smith Jr, Herbert Jackson, DJ Pierre
3. By All Means – I Surrender To Your Love (Album Version) (4:21)
   Producer: Billy Sheppard, Jimmy Varner
4. Royal House – Can You Party (Remix) (5:58)
   Producer: Todd Terry
5. Barbara Lynn – You Make Me So Hot (Album Version) (6:41)
   Producer: Gary B.B. Coleman | Arrange; John Abbey

6. Steven Dante – I’m Too Scared (Acid – Danny ‚D‘ Remix) (3:33)
   Producer: Gardner Cole, Monte Moir
7. Cybertron ‚t‘ – Turntable Do It (4:47)
   Producer: „Dubfire“ Smith, Fil Chill
8. Mr. Lee – Feels Good (Acid Trax Mix) (4:59)
   Producer: Lee Haggard
9. Reese & San Antonio – Back To The Beat (With The Sound) (5:00)
   Producer: Kevin Saunderson
10. Taurus Boyz ft. Kevin Henry – You Are The One (Club Mix) (4:51)
    Producer: Taurus Boyz | Mixed: Dancin‘ Danny ‚D‘
11. Disco Twins & Starchild – Do That Right (Radio Mix) (3:27)
    Producer: B. Lowery, Robert Brown

1. Adeva – Respect (The Mixes) (7:38)
   Producer: Debbie Parkin, Smack Productions
2. Bipo – Why (Exclusive Upfront Mix) (6:01)
   Producer: Gordon Williams
3. Joe Smooth – Going Down (Album Version) (5:40)
   Producer: Joe Smooth
4. Turntable Orchestra – Your Gonna Miss Me (Club Mix) (6:31)
   Producer: Hippie Torrales

5. Monie Love – I Can Do This (Uptown & Downtown Mix) (6:43)
   Producer: DJ Pogo, Danny D
6. Fast Eddie – Jack To The Sound (5:01)
   Producer: Rocky Jones
7. Bonnie Byrd – We Can Make It (Club Mix) (5:56)
   Producer: Nyles Arrington
8. Ebonee – Long Way To Go (Dance Edit) (3:26)
   Producer: Sam Waymon
9. Gang Starr – Gusto (3:16)
   Producer: The 45 King

LP2A

10. Hithouse – Jack To The Sound Of The Underground (7:52)
    Producer: Peter Slaghuis
11. Skinny Boys – Set The Pace (Say Yeah) (3:47)
    Producer: Mark Bush
12. Liz Torres – Touch Of Love (Club Mix) (5:42)
    Producer: Master C & J

LP2B Mega-Mix

• Various – The Be Upfront Or Drop Out Mix by Paul ‚Trouble‘ Anderson (6:51)

Angaben der CD-Release.
Auf der 2xLP sind einige Tracks etwas kürzer, aber der Megamix fast 11min.