Glitterbox announces Kathy Brown legacy lp to raise money for healthcare fund
All label profits for the album will go towards Kathy, who was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2023
Glitterbox is proud to unveil Legacy, an LP celebrating Kathy Brown as one of house music’s most prolific and accomplished vocalists. Label profits from the record will go toward her healthcare fund.
“Having dedicated my entire life to music - and specifically house music - I want to ensure that my legacy as one of the pivotal figures in the movement is set in stone, hence the title of this historic album, which brings together some of my most important releases along with several brand-new remixes. None of us can live forever, but some are fortunate enough to create a body of work that will endure long after we are no longer physically present on this Earth. I always put the entirety of my soul into every single performance and recording, and that is what the world will hear when they listen, play, and dance to this album. That will be my legacy.”
– Kathy Brown
“When we found out that Kathy had stage four cancer, she told us that she had never had an album out before and that she’d love to have a body of work in one place. So, we set about collating some of her strongest releases, including four new exclusive remixes from fans of her work, including DJ Spen, Michael Gray, Sophie Lloyd, and Moplen. I’m excited about this Glitterbox release for one of the fiercest house divas of our time.” – Seamus Haji, A&R Manager
A professional through and through, Kathy Brown established herself with her smooth, malleable, and powerful vocals, leading to an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with David Morales, Soul Central, Seamus Haji, Micky More & Andy Tee, and more.
“I’ve known and worked with Kathy since the mid 90’s from performing in clubs together, as A&R at Defected, and more recently on my singles ‘A Better Place’ and ‘Dance With Me’ on my Big Love label. I’ve always admired Kathy, from seeing her tear it up live in the clubs to her studio work; I love her positive attitude, and it’s a joy to work with her.”- Seamus Haji
The 19-track compilation features four new remixes and edits from the leading house, disco, funk, and soul producers of today, alongside legacy tracks from her shining career. A highly acclaimed remixer, DJ Spen adds his signature style to ‘Get Another Love’ - Kathy’s noughties take on the 70s hit from Chantal Curtis. ‘Give It Up’ from the Soulfuric trio of Tappert, Knight, and Pomeroy as Eminence is given a unique spin by established vinyl junkie Moplen, with Kathy’s vocals pulling focus and dripping in sensuality.
The Legacy sampler (out now) features her chart-topping collaboration with British production duo Soul Central's Strings Of Life (Stronger On My Own)’, first released on Defected and remixed by close label friend Michael Gray. Next, house and disco aficionado Sophie Lloyd also reworks Warren Clarke’s ‘Over You,’ a Defected record that defined Kathy Brown as a house music tour de force, with Sophie and her co-writer Darren Morris adding gospel fuelled piano hooks and live bass.
In addition to these fresh remixes and reworks, Kathy’s defining releases in their full glory are spotlighted throughout this very special Glitterbox LP.
Kathy Brown’s Legacy LP is out now via Glitterbox Recordings.
Pre-order/pre-save: glitbx.lnk.to/DGLIB31D
