Frankie Knuckles – Choice: A Collection Of Classics (Azuli Records)

Choice: A Collection Of Classics is a seminal compilation curated by the late, legendary "Godfather of House Music," Frankie Knuckles. Released via Azuli Records, this double-disc set is not just a collection of tracks; it is a historical document capturing the DNA of dance music. It traces the journey from the soulful, funk-driven disco roots of the late 70s to the pioneering garage house sound that Knuckles helped birth in Chicago and export to the world.

Artist: Frankie Knuckles (Curator) Title: Choice: A Collection Of Classics Label: Azuli Records (AZCD08) Year: 2000 Genre: Garage House, Funk, Disco Quality: FLAC (tracks + .cue + log) Total Content: 2 CDs, 25 tracks

CD1:
01. Convertion - Let's Do It (05:23)
02. Cheryl Lynn - You Saved My Day (03:50)
03. Bumblebee Unlimited - Love Bug (04:54)
04. Positive Force - We Got The Funk (06:33)
05. Tempest Trio - Do You Like The Way That It Feels (03:22)
06. Sharon Redd - Can You Handle It (05:10)
07. Billy Frazier & Friends - Billy Who? (04:58)
08. Candido - Thousand Finger Man (05:31)
09. Billy Ocean - Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) (04:12)
10. Paradise - Change (04:06)
11. George Duke - I Want You For Myself (05:40)
12. Eumir Deodato - Night Cruiser (04:36)
13. Nick Straker Band - A Little Bit Of Jazz (02:43)
14. Juggy Murray Jones - Inside America (04:27)
CD2:
01. Clive Griffin - I'll Be Waiting (06:32)
02. Adonte - Feel It (08:07)
03. Starpoint - I Want You (05:59)
04. Alexander O'Neal - What Is This Thing Called Love? (03:42)
05. Jestofunk - I'm Gonna Love You (04:37)
06. Sandee - Notice Me (04:25)
07. Soul II Soul - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) (03:49)
08. Lisa Stansfield - Set Your Loving Free (05:35)
09. Mental Instrum - G-Man's Groove (04:40)
10. Donnell Rush - Symphony (05:12)
11. Soft House Company - What You Need (07:26)


[Why This Release is Iconic]
For any collector or DJ, this release is a "Crate-Digging Bible." Frankie Knuckles was famous for his long, eclectic sets at The Warehouse and The Power Plant, and this compilation provides a curated window into his legendary record bag. Having this in FLAC format is vital, as the soulful orchestration in tracks like George Duke’s I Want You For Myself requires high-fidelity preservation to fully appreciate the production nuances.

💬 HUMAN PERSPECTIVE / МОИ МЫСЛИ
RU (Мои мысли): Это один из лучших сборников в истории хаус-музыки. Фрэнки Наклз обладал уникальным вкусом — он умел соединять глубокий фанк с клубной энергией так, как никто другой. Слушая этот диск, понимаешь, откуда растут ноги у современного дип-хауса и гаража. Это музыка «вне времени», которая будет звучать актуально и через 20 лет.

EN (DJ Review): There is a reason this is titled "Choice." These aren't just hit records; these were the tracks that defined the Warehouse era. If you want to understand the "soul" of house music, stop looking at the Top 100 charts and listen to this collection. It is the perfect bridge between the organic, live instrumentation of 70s disco and the programmed, electronic soul of the 90s.


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