VA - Mr. Davis (2020)

Thommy Davis 'Mr. Davis' Photography by Devon Howard Hair by Mercedes Cover Art by John Khan Sean Spencer, Thommy Davis & Kelly Spencer Executive Producers Baltimorean producer, 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 to 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 It 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. "A musical journey often leads to places that you have lived through, and along the way you pick songs you love and people who love you that have travelled the road with you. This album project was like a map, souvenirs and a scrapbook of emotions wrapped into tunes that made it a never-ending road of self-reflection!" - Thommy Davis "For God is the King of all the earth. Sing Praises with a skillful Psalm" Psalm 47:4 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 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