Raze

Raze

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Spearheaded by New York multi-instrumentalist Vaughan Mason, Raze was formed in 1986 as a studio/concept group were the idea was to have a different lead singer on each song. Mason hooked up with soul singer Keith Thompson in the studio for "Break 4 Love", considered by many to be one of the best house songs ever recorded. And Thompson was only 25 years old when they recorded it in 1987! It was the group's only song that made it to urban radio, debuting on October 22, 1988 at #24 for 16 weeks. Mason would move to D.C., setting up his Grove Street Records studio.
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Album 88

(LP, Album)
Grove St. 1988

All 4 Love

(CD, Album)
RCA, BMG France 1992

Singles & EPs

Jump In Your Dance / Jack The Groove

(7 versions)
Grove St. 1986

Let The Music Move U

(8 versions)
Grove St. 1986

Jack Up Work Your Body

(2 versions)
Grove St. 1986

Have Mercy

(12")
Grove St. 1986

Raze / White Knight - Jack Up Work Your Body / White Knight Jacks (2 versions)

Jack Trax 1987

Break 4 Love

(45 versions)
Grove St. 1987

Jack The Groove

(4 versions)
BCM Records 1987

Jack The Groove / Let The Music Move U

(2x12", Maxi)
BCM Records, BCM Records 1987

Caught U Cheatin'

(12")
Grove St. 1987

Kraze / Raze - The Party / Break For Love (2 versions)

ZYX Records 1988

Caught U Cheatin'

(4 versions)
Champion 1988

Raze Presents Doug Lazy - Let It Roll (6 versions)

Grove St. 1989

Raze Presents Two Cool - It's A Party (12")

Grove St. 1989

Raze presents: E.S.T.B. - Let It Move U (2 versions)

Grove St. 1990

Raze Featuring Lady J & Secretary Of Ent, The* - All 4 Love (Break 4 Love 1990) (14 versions)

Champion, Champion 1990

Bass Power

(13 versions)
Grove St. 1991

Jack The Groove / Break 4 Love

(12")
Old Gold (2) 1993

Break 4 Love

(12", Promo)
Champion 2002

Raze / Mistawrek - Grove Street DJ Tool #2 (12")

Grove St. Unknown

Stop Playin'

(12")
Grove St. Unknown

Love Fever

(12")
Grove St. Unknown
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Review by keiththompson Jan 05, 2003
Break 4 Love is one of the all time best House songs and its distinct style went on to influence a generation of productions. Keith Thompson's sultry delivery illustrating that you don't have to belt it out to be soulful. The group may not be around anymore but thankfully, atleast Thompson still is.
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