Gilles Peterson is an influential DJ and record-label owner from Switzerlan… Read Full Bio ↴Gilles Peterson is an influential DJ and record-label owner from Switzerland, who moved to London (England), as a boy. Through his labels Acid Jazz and Talkin' Loud he has been associated with the careers of countless well-known artists of the 1990s.

He is also well known as a radio DJ: starting out in pirate radio in the early eighties Gilles worked on a number of stations including Solar, and hosted jazz oriented weekend sessions at Camber Sands, and club nights at Soho's Whisky a GoGo. He found a slot on Radio London following Jazz DJ Brian Priestly and built up his name and career in London on Radio and by hosting the now legendary Talking Loud & Saying Something sessions at Camdens Dingwalls Club. He moved onto to have a radio show on London's Kiss FM dance music station, but was recruited to the BBC's youth-oriented Radio 1 in 1998. Peterson is known for his eclectic musical selections. Though not as "anything goes" as the late John Peel, he plays anything from dub and reggae through jazz, nu-jazz, soul, neo soul, R&B to drum and bass, house, broken beat, hip-hop and Jazz-funk.

He has released numerous compilations of his favourite tracks over the years reflecting his wide ranging interests including the varied but soulful 'INCredible Sound of Gilles Peterson' and the African funking 'Gilles Peterson in Africa' going back to early Talking Loud compliations of Acid and Latin Jazz.

Gilles's official website is at www.gillespetersonworldwide.com

He also has a home page on Radio 1 at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/gillespeterson/index.shtml where you can listen to his latest radio show.

I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun
Gilles Peterson Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun' by these artists:

Jocelyn Brown I am the white side of the sun follow the beat…
Masters At Work feat. Jocelyn Brown %26 Vincent Montana I am the white side of the sun follow the beat…
Masters At Work feat. Jocelyn Brown & Vincent Montana I am the white side of the sun follow the beat…
Minnie Riperton I am the white side of the sun Follow the beat…
minnie riperton & rotary connection I am the white side of the sun Follow the beat…
Minnie Riperton;Rotary Connection I am the white side of the sun Follow the beat…
Nuyorican Soul I am the white side of the sun follow the beat…
Nuyorican Soul feat. Jocelyn Brown I am the white side of the sun follow the beat…
Nuyorican Soul feat. Q‐Tip I am the white side of the sun follow the beat…

Rotary Connection I am the white side of the sun follow the beat…
Rotary Connection (f.Minnie Ripperton) I am the white side of the sun Follow the beat…
Rotary Connection and Minnie Ripperton I am the white side of the sun Follow the beat…
Rotary Connection feat. Minnie Riperton I am the white side of the sun Follow the beat…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Gilles Peterson:

A.N.G.E.L. Call me in the morning, Just to wake me with the…
California Soul Like a sound you hear That lingers in your ear You can't…
Circles Oh, my love has no beginning And my love it has…
De pauvres riches Jean Louis Baptiste a arrêté ses études A 20 ans en…
Didn't I Didn't I treat you right, now Didn't I Didn't I do the…
Easin In Easin' in, slick as he can He's easin' in, easin' in Easin'…
Evolution Evolution Evolution Evolution Evolution Evolution Evolution…
Happy Happy Make your happy baby Happy, Happy, Make your happy ba…
Higher Ground People Keep on learnin' Soldiers Keep on warrin' World, Kee…
Last Beat Are you dreaming me? Is this feeling you? Are you…
Les Fleur Will somebody wear me to the fair? Will a lady…
Little Suzie Got credit cards in my pockets But I walk past bums…
Mood Swing (Ya'll don't know right here this is the next single…
Portuguese Love Hey, baby, how you doin' Wow, huh, it's really been…
round the bend We don't have to worry Life goes where it does Faster than…
Skindo Le Le Will somebody wear me to the fair? Will a lady…
Slowly Surely Slowly, surely, I'll walk away from That old desperate and …
Solid Air You've been taking your time And you've been living on solid…
Spread Love Spread love, oh Spread love Spread love, oh Spread love Pe…
Take The Box Your neighbors were screaming I don't have a key for downsta…
The Heart's a Lonely Hunter The truth is unspoken, a promise is broken I'm under surveil…
The Last Beat Are you dreaming me? Is this feeling you? Are you…
The Truth Go Go to the mountain if you must Go to the…
Waltz We never seem to find peace of mind We're always on…
Who Is It? His embrace, a fortress It fuels me and places A skeleton of…
You Like Me Don't You I remember when we met Your eyes I can't forget They…

Your Revolution Yeah yeah, yeah this goes out to all the women…

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Comments from YouTube:

@edwardtierney4315

4y↑245

Heard this when I was 16 on the radio and never knew what it was but always wanted to know, it came up in a playlist yesterday, I am 41. Still as amazing as the first time I heard it... Love

@KingMertel

3y↑19

That is awesome man. I am happy you found it.

@yellowclouds3722

3y↑12

Same with me man except I was 17 or 18 when I listened this on the radio & found it now in my 40s again. Crazy

@Mr.FranciscoJesusAldana

3y↑8

Wow, I'm Glad you found it!!!

@FLaT95

3y↑8

Same here :) Heard it on Fun Radio Paris April 1997

@michaelschatzi

3y↑9

I also heard this in Lagos Nigeria when I was 14,,,listening to it now in Mirandela Portugal

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@spencoir1

2y↑15

Life suddenly becomes simple when you hear this song…

@daeronb

2y↑3

Holy shit what an astute comment. You're totally right... haha

@TheGlendaa73

So well said😊

@stevenmitchell9250

1y↑37

Man, I've not heard this track for such a long time. I had forgotten all about it. It brought tears to my eyes. So glad I got to hear it again. Beautiful track. 👏👏❤️

@clivehunte3026

2y↑41

This track never gets to old. Absolutely beautiful.

@fuisa8552

29w↑2

This is the best song of all time and always will be

@1101atlgirl

2y↑46

Nice cover. I still remember when The New Rotary Connection did this in 1971. I miss Charles Stepney (producer, and genius producer of EWF until his untimely death, shortly afterwards) and I really miss my girl, Minnie Riperton, one of the band members. This song really is THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING.

@maureenmcglade604

1y↑1

Wow I never knew all of this! Thank you

@soniadownie8749

49w↑2

I never reaided Minnie Ripperton sang in this song
Loved that artist, always loved this song. So powerful ❤

@soniadownie8749

49w↑1

*realised

@angeliquenstewart

25w↑1

I was today years old 56 in December, when I found out this was a remix from 1971. I was 3 or 4 and it all makes sense why I fell in love with this and the "original" remixes. This D&B version is great and the other Nuyorican version is the one that brought tears. It is more gospel...GOD/DESS spell.

@BEAKERSANDFLASK

23w↑1

WOW

@paulwaring7215

2y↑7

Rotary Connection is the original.. Beautiful record.. ❤️✌️

@marks3620

51w↑4

First heard this on Radio 1 Pete Tong on a Fri night in ‘97 such a tune.

@skygemini70

4y↑51

Probably the most powerful soul connecting song of my life ❤️

@wmpowr

3w↑1

I still get the chills listening to this.

@Giselle62

3y↑11

Oh yeah. I want to live in the world that this song creates.
Yes, iVe heard the original. Fave song ever?

@damonederozario2531

8y↑165

I could listen to this forever. When people ask me what's your favourite song, it's hard to choose, but I've come to this, this is my favourite song of all time. Thank you rotary connection, & great remix 4 hero.

@FLaT95

6y↑10

I should copy/paste your com' because this is exactly what i feel about this pure gold song. First time i heard it was on Fun Radio (Paris 101.9 FM) in April 1997. I only found it back in 2004, with name and title etc. (there was no service like Shazam back then :) This song is everything.

@mickymousa76

6y↑6

Copy/paste twice. Wonderful song, best remix ever.

@jameshiggs5639

@@FLaT95 q

@FLaT95

@@jameshiggs5639 Ok.

@peter8084

5y↑5

Damone de Rozario
Though a good version the original just has that mystical sound which makes it the best in my opinion 👍🏿

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@mortisxx5712

5y↑98

If there ever were a masterpiece … this is it

@quincyg8031

4y↑7

The original was the true masterpiece.......this is very close tho, especially with the drum and bass section

@toracedunlap8020

COOL G RAPP

@timurmusabay4979

3y↑4

@@quincyg8031 it is soooo rare that a cover/remix can be almost as good as the original...almost.... Dego absolutely killing the production on this

@LEGSUDESIRE

3y↑2

Yes so proud of jocelyn browns accomplishments..honored to be in her fold.....since I was five years old

@masquenada7584

Agreed a hundred percent

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@MrsElbalaoui

3y↑10

Thank you Jamal Ahmad for putting us on to music like this for the last 30 plus years. Only on WCLK 91.9 Atlanta. Tune IN. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@koolkharisma5298

2y↑1

Yes! Yes! I remember hearing this on Hot Ice in the Afternoon, from 2 PM - 6 PM on WCLK, Clark Atlanta University radio station. They played acid jazz, some of the most amazing art work in Atlanta! This is when I first heard of Masters at Work!

@sabishiihito

I want to say Ken Batie (RIP) played this on "Hot Ice" but it's been so long.

@djleroy6879

Exactly

@tyronebrowner9627

1y↑3

I used to listen to this when i was stationed in Germany

@Powdered_Water

This remix gave me chills the first time I heard it 20 years ago, it still does.

@GC-xl3is

4y↑35

Has an Air/Zero 7 vibe to it. I love it

@christineskylark

4y↑22

This album changed the course of my life in the 90’s. Such a phenomenal album. Timeless.

@terraeder2083

7y↑17

Absolutely adore this version.

@ikeaaron

12y↑17

This tune still moves me. I feel such a strong nostalgia when I hear this. It brings me back to high school when I first started listening to drum'n'bass and jungle. Blissful times, for sure...

@nsoul8469

4y↑18

The sound of musical perfection.

@annavandeelen6769

3y↑16

I just discoverd this diamant of a song! Now in love with it forever. Can not stop listen to this masterpiece! Food to the soul🙌❤🙌

@MrGregory777

5y↑8

OOH MY GOD. I have been searching for this song for years. It was the transition music of a TV station in my country for years. Almost 20 years ago now. So happy to find this

@Pirike74

3y↑1

welcome home :)

@mauriciocalderon8641

@@Pirike74that feeling... perfectly said

@johntrailer1

6y↑28

Paris 1998, Radio Nova, best summer ever of the growth of the internet...

@damienrr2423

youkounkoun bluediamond ahhhhhhhhh radio nova.......

@tonyjackson5261

it's been more that 20 yrs. this is a remake.

@sublimefractureinc6116

ben oui..... t'as tout dis!!!!!

@75sissou

Un des grands moment de Nova ......!!!

@chericheri2309

8y↑148

This song gives me life... 😊😊

@danmanafro2010

i am glad.

@matthewwilliamson4051

YES, water like inspiration

@Pirike74

exactly

@unfinishedsympathy245

5y↑2

This song gave life to the love of my life

@jasonspurs

to me as well

@simonhodgetts6530

5y↑9

What’s not to love about this - 4Hero keeping that sublime early 70s soul vibe alive!

@richardawrhodes6965

2y↑4

I keep coming back to this song, a real masterpiece of music

@servantofthemosthigh6094

7y↑55

Ahhhhhhh...
This song is water to dry ears.

@dougexists

3y↑6

Randomly heard this on a Sunday morning. I was luck enough to come in at 2:58, and hear the most beautiful part of this song. Truly masterful.

@Fiveandime

14w↑1

Louie did this last night Blue Note with Elements of Life Band was amazing!!! 1997 !!!

@alfieonIten

I had the cd when it came out got lost. Kept trying but couldn't remember the correct name till now. Glad i found it. Thanks

@fredt3657

3y↑5

Just a timeless classic praise be !

@cheryltaylor4894

Timelessly stunning!

@caliado

2y↑1

This remix is WAY better than the original. Love it. Love the beats

@patrickwallace5531

6y↑7

This peice of music is life itself

@ledgic1317

11y↑34

the feeling the soul that this song exudes with it complexity that ranges from beautiful to magnificent to just a pure work of art. my soul is weeping on the inside , and love is streaming down my face and its awesome.

@shyv1489

2y↑1

Such a lovely way with words, and a fitting tribute to a sing that emanates a wealth of emotions, pride, ecstasy and rhythm

@steffanstraker

3y↑18

Hard to put into words what this song means,that hasn't already been said,apart from,what global pandemic. Almost forgot. I'll be playing this until I die.

@johnrowland3105

7y↑9

If i'm ever down. THIS goes on repeat with the volume WAY UP.

@JohnTLyon

4y↑10

This was a band way ahead of it's time, and this remix does the song justice. Respect, mos' def! Miss Phil Upchurch's guitar, though.

@bobbygoestoabyss6624

2y↑2

Omg... totally forgot about this song. Heard it back in the 90s on a friends cd. Such a wonderfull tune.

@jeddinger6138

2y↑2

The cure for a case of the blues. This and "It's alright, I feel it". Super powerful.

@sarahmcclements3093

28w↑1

First heard this at the Jazz Cafe in London when we were 17 yo (admittedly all under age) in the early 90s

@Mr.FranciscoJesusAldana

3y↑6

a drum & bass version??? had no clue. . . but I've loved this song since college, circa late 1990s-2000s and still today

@allikattchica6640

8y↑14

I LOVE THIS TUNE!! it reminds of a bright sunny day in late May....warm not too hot!! You can feel the ENERGY!!!

@cliftonthompson6704

3y↑3

Like Drawde I too was captivated by this at a young age.... Its timelessness bears only assent upon hearing it...

@leechurchill

7y↑1

Back when tunes were tunes and people didn't sing like auto tuned robots. Love this.

@f.f.fashion2292

7y↑18

back in the day when music was fine

@physic4lgraffiti12

6y↑9

😕 god this song is supernatural... reminds me of places I've never been. Timez yet to be had... 😏 girls to love. Ergggh I can't stay away from ethereal space... drain me quick b4 I explode. 🙂

@anabento9635

5y↑4

Omg since 1997 ... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@JennyKovacs

Reminded of this masterpiece thanks to One Day 👌🏾 #Netflix

@maalsalafi

The more I listen to this the more I respect its genius. I also really like MAW remix. Think its equally a masterpiece

@mortisxx5712

7y↑26

Time to bump this one up again :). Summer in Norway - sun went down couple hours ago but is just about to reappear. Nothing better than listening to this gem :)

@asifbutt2015

Seriously good.

@radioflicker

10y↑10

1970's/Washington DC/Rock Creek Park/Dupont Circle. Played the Rotary Connection version. Explosive in my brain right now.

@e.g.moorejr.285

What about Malcolm X park...???? Georgetown too???? Smoke's...Summer in D.C....

@v.a.993

Good to see some love for the original artists who did this song. I have to say this version of the song is excellent. I have never heard a bad version of this song. I really enjoy the modernistic/futuristic vibe of the MAW - 4-Hero's version. The song has always been ahead of its time, tho.

@scottmorrisey759

7y↑5

A good antidote to the cold winter months when driving to work. Love it

@jewaynlittleton7164

9y↑17

Absolutely an ambient, transformative work, that makes the the heartbeat match rich, syncopated passion punctuated by percussive perfection!!!!!!!

@funkysexy69

4y↑4

That moment after 3:47 ....the song comes alive! 🎶🔊
Awesome Summer tune!! 😎🌞 Absolute genius!! ✌🏽🤙🏽💖
🖤#4Hero!

@jessie-mayventour3241

10y↑40

This is the 4Hero remix of the song, with a little drum n bass jungle music vibe. Absolutely fabulous! :-)

@garyvaralla3333

One of my favorite.im a drummer I have so many but definitely on my top 10

@davidsanderson5918

5y↑2

Gary Varalla I bet you like the drumming on Man With A Movie Camera by The Cinematic Orchestra then.....I'm sure the latter were influenced by this.

@lisacamino8812

JESSIE-MAY VENTOUR 4hero 👌

@Mukudzu

@@garyvaralla3333 whats your top ten man, i need more music like this :)

@MrsElbalaoui

Polyrhythmic not jungle

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@MyGku

10y↑2

it's the guitar at the beginning that does it for me, its pure soul

@djrutnik20

9y↑39

Close your eyes & this will drift you off to another place. A proper summer track. 4 hero you absolutely smashed it with this. I can't understand with the crappy mainstream music that's being produced these days, tunes like this are overlooked. This is so much classier and well produced than the likes of Katy Perry, Calvin Harris & all that other shite people are doing right now.

@FLaT95

Can't compare it to mainstream music. But i see your point :)

@jameshiggs5639

@@FLaT95 ed cc

@happygucci5094

1y↑2

This track never disappoints 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@paulinecarman7222

3y↑2

Loved this right from the first time I heard it on Pete tong radio 1 many years ago

@leegorman3329

2y↑1

heard this track today on chilled soul radio station! downloaded the album immediately! still great to know there’s still amazing music out there to be heard!

@dalemcilwain

8y↑36

I can't believe it's been 20 years since it's release.

@dalemcilwain

7y↑3

Those were our Golden Years.

@mortisxx5712

7y↑1

This is nothing less than an AMAZING tune :)

@patrickvdven172

7y↑5

+45 you mean. ROTARY CONNECTION-"I AM THE BLACK GOLD OF THE SUN" (1971)

@mortisxx5712

7y↑2

Me thinks the remix beats the original

@bobbydee30g

7y↑1

hmmmmm I don't know about that minie had a quality that was so great in her voice that made the original shine. shot the complexities were on another level not to mention it sounded so much more organic. non the less I like both.

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@yellowclouds3722

5y↑2

Man, found again! Heard this in the end 90s on a radio station & played after it on my Rhodes several years after without finding this gem anywhere... Love the Rhodes chords in it so much.

@Antertainment531

6y↑5

Netflix's She's Gotta Have It!! Well, not this version. Still appreciate this

@MrSmile1964

14w

What more can be said about this album but pure class that will stand the test of time.
what a collection of so many great artists under the those that live up to their joint name, masters at work.

@blue85434

8y↑8

4hero at their best. Timeless track that never really gets stale.

@mortisxx5712

8y↑1

+B Klein
Easily on my top list, what a great tune

@unionjack-3736

8y↑3

+B Klein - there is many from this year / genre but this track blows them all away . . best drum n bass remix ever

@blue85434

Anything Dego and 4Hero touch from that era is golden dude

@ChrisSmout

8y↑1

A lovely dnb mix of a reimagining of an obscure funk track...just great from start to finish

@blue85434

It's probably one of their best. Indeed from start to end there is no contesting it, its still a solid track. Makes me wish I still had the CD

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@damiansciberras

52w↑1

Still sounding as good as ever! Love this so much!!

@jimmybrewster5408

9y↑1

Notting Hill Carnival 1997. An absolute treat :)

@stephentraquair305

6y↑1

Remember the first time I came across this by accident...bloody hell...opened my ears and my mind...now I send it to many others...bloody hell again !

@neilroberts5434

It's like having a best friend you only skip into now and then but really enjoy the time spent

@gingerhenry8558

4y↑1

This song change my life 12 years ago

@waysilentbob6976

5y↑3

4 Hero take an awesome interpretation and make it even better. Love the 97 track, this is gorgeous

@upawaygaming

29w

Heard this when I worked at Macy's for a short stint. That was like twelve years ago.

@alexandre210613

C’était quand même quelque chose !
❤🙏✊

@papajgates968

2y↑3

For me one of the best records ever made. I can just imagine that at 3 :18 we have animal from the Muppets stretching his arms and rolling his shoulders getting ready to do the drumming.

@mechtech220

19w

dude, you are a genius!!!!!

@mortisxx5712

7y↑1

Summer's here. I'm bringing this classic remix back to life.

@paxnorth7304

6y↑2

I still remember the first time I heard this album.

@rosemarycampbell-stephens3113

3y↑3

feel it, at every level,

@BlackMytilus

5y↑5

I love this song!

@bFOURdwZEROlf

4y↑2

I keep going back to this because it's a random Journey I gotta make, cause physically I cannot. I've given up on so much and yet I'm still here. I feel like it's pointless to try. but people made this wonderful great, thoughtful song. Why am I limiting myself? The sky isn't the limit anymore. I just need to be free. Free from this technological world.

@ballsack4321

Are you alright buddy? 2 years later I know, just read your words x

@matiasmerino8933

7y↑2

I don't know how i came here but i love it

@samirrazzouki6714

Morceau entendu il y à des années !!
Inoubliable mélodie au piano....
Tks for the hit.
La deuxième version style jungle est bien mixé..

@waynequincy5695

3y↑2

,top tune love is the answer ❤️👽

@waynequincy5695

Thank you 😊👽❤️

@RICHARDGRANNON

10y↑42

so good

@chrysalis72

10y

very unusual and mellow, is this jazz? chill out music, very nice coach. :)

@nuno.alex.vicente

hi Richard! so cool to see you here just now lol... sorry for being late!

@marcelluscunningham9071

7y↑25

My pops put me on to this joint

@russelldooley5705

He did a good thing, I hope you thanked him.

@bangersallday3292

4y↑3

You have a cool dad

@thewormiesthotel

4y↑1

Mine too buddy

@destytayzo77

Same

@e.g.moorejr.285

Just 🔥

@jaegermexman

4y↑2

I remember the DJ's at Body and Soul NYC club dropped this track on one hot, summer Sunday afternoon of 1997 on the dance floor! It was like a spiritual experience as everyone on the dance floor went into modern, interpretive dance form, feeling the music, inside and out....It was Beautiful! God, I miss those days of NYC! Amor xoxo

@MrsElbalaoui

3y↑1

This has always been my favorite remix of this song!!! 🤲🏾💎☪️😘🥰🤯❤️🖤💚 🇳🇬 🇲🇦

@yasmineabdulwadood3443

Just one of those classic forever&ever

@thePeterpumpkin68

Fantastic tune! Almost tribal in its chants.

@stanfrancisco8505

5y↑6

Easter Saturday 2019, first properly warm day of the year in the UK. Time for some shimmering soulful summer jams.

@daviddodge3315

9y↑3

a sublime timeless classic. piece of work..... merci 4 hero!! :)

@speevers9214

2y↑1

Reminds me of Hoxton before the fins - amazing times …

@djunclephill422

❤❤❤ Outstanding remix 4 hero ❤❤❤

@sylviesilver5961

24w

I bloody LOVE THIS - thank you Smooth Chill for introducing me to it

@S-I-T

7y↑2

A forever classic

@MattCollisMusic

9y↑13

Love the piano in this track...

@davidsanderson5918

5y↑2

I used to teach people how to play it back in the day when it was cool with a few people. Great riff.

@MrsElbalaoui

🤯

@pauldecastro5374

I bought this CD back in1999, just by the musicians on the back cover, was i surprised by the great songs on this cd, and this song is my favorite followed by the eddie palmieri tune..its solid gold allright...