On May 15, 1976, a landmark record was released that would redefine the future of dance music: “Ten Percent” by Double Exposure, under Salsoul Records. This release was groundbreaking as the first commercially available twelve-inch single, featuring a stellar remix by one of the era's top DJs, Walter Gibbons. It set the stage for remixes to become a crucial part of dance music releases moving forward.
Double Exposure went on to release three albums with Salsoul, striving to fulfill their dream of becoming successful entertainers and recording artists. Their debut album, Ten Percent, which included the standout title track along with singles like "Everyman" and "My Love Is Free," promised a bright future. However, complications with management and internal issues at Salsoul hindered the success of their second album, Fourplay. The two-year gap between albums caused the group to lose momentum, and Fourplay is considered the least impressive of their releases.
In 1979, they released their third and final album, Locker Room, featuring an athletic-themed cover inspired by the upcoming 1980 Olympics. They even proposed creating additional music for the Olympic Committee. Unfortunately, the U.S. boycott of the Moscow games, along with the 1979 disco backlash, undermined the album’s potential success.
The box set from SoulMusic Records provides a comprehensive collection of Double Exposure’s work, including all three albums, the twelve-inch versions of their singles, and a bonus CD of remixes and rarities. Though their career was brief, their debut album Ten Percent—and to a lesser extent, their third album—remains timeless. These records are shining examples of how Baker-Harris-Young and Vince Montana Jr. brought the Philly Sound to Salsoul, producing quality releases during a time when Eurodisco was gaining prominence. Read also this week’s episode on “Love Epidemic” (Trammps)
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On May 15, 1976, a landmark record was released that would redefine the future of dance music: “Ten Percent” by Double Exposure, under Salsoul Records. This release was groundbreaking as the first commercially available twelve-inch single, featuring a stellar remix by one of the era's top DJs, Walter Gibbons. It set the stage for remixes to become a crucial part of dance music releases moving forward.
Double Exposure went on to release three albums with Salsoul, striving to fulfill their dream of becoming successful entertainers and recording artists. Their debut album, Ten Percent, which included the standout title track along with singles like "Everyman" and "My Love Is Free," promised a bright future. However, complications with management and internal issues at Salsoul hindered the success of their second album, Fourplay. The two-year gap between albums caused the group to lose momentum, and Fourplay is considered the least impressive of their releases.
In 1979, they released their third and final album, Locker Room, featuring an athletic-themed cover inspired by the upcoming 1980 Olympics. They even proposed creating additional music for the Olympic Committee. Unfortunately, the U.S. boycott of the Moscow games, along with the 1979 disco backlash, undermined the album’s potential success.
The box set from SoulMusic Records provides a comprehensive collection of Double Exposure’s work, including all three albums, the twelve-inch versions of their singles, and a bonus CD of remixes and rarities. Though their career was brief, their debut album Ten Percent—and to a lesser extent, their third album—remains timeless. These records are shining examples of how Baker-Harris-Young and Vince Montana Jr. brought the Philly Sound to Salsoul, producing quality releases during a time when Eurodisco was gaining prominence. Read also this week’s episode on “Love Epidemic” (Trammps)