A producer first and foremost, Dave uses his DJ’ing talents as a sound-bed for tweaking his musical creations to perfection. His work ethic is legendry, having been involved in well over 200 productions, countless albums and a healthy stack of hit singles. Through releasing tracks such as ‘Must Be The Music’, ‘Make A Move On Me’, ‘Can’t Get High Without You’ and Jakatta’s ‘American Dream’ and ‘My Vision’, Dave has established himself as a true professional who keeps getting better. Widely considered an expert in all things funk, soul and disco-related, Dave is also a helpful ‘consultant’ depended on by radio and TV producers worldwide.
Born on the Isle of Wright, Dave grew up on the south coast of England during the late 70’s and early 80’s listening to local radio stations and the sounds of Earth Wind & Fire, Heatwave, Shalamar and The Jacksons. A lack of good quality music at the time encouraged Dave to seek inspiration in the record shops of London. This soon led to a job at London vinyl store Smithers & Leigh where he first heard the revered house classics ‘Jack Your Body’ and ‘I Can Feel It’, sounds that were major inspirations for him to produce his own records.
Following the closure of Smithers & Leigh, Dave joined Rough Trade Distribution where he was charged with setting up its dance music arm, Demix. It was here where Dave started working with the Rhythm King label, which had had a number of hits with acts like Bomb The Bass, S-Express, Cookie Crew and Beatmasters.
His experience in advising other labels led to Dave establishing his own imprint, Republic Records, in 1988. Now defunct, Republic is today remembered as the UK’s first soulful house label releasing classics such as Phase II “Reachin” and Turntable Orchestra “You’re Gonna Miss Me”. This was also home the first Dave Lee production, M.D.Emm.'s ‘Get Busy’, which reached #88 in the UK charts and #18 in the club charts. His most successful work during this time, according to Dave himself, was ‘Forever Together’, released under his Raven Maize alter ego. Dave created hype by licensing the song to NY label Quark and created a story of an ex-convict who played in a steel band in Disney Land, even using a computer-enhanced image of a friend sporting an afro as a press shot.
The name Joey Negro came about in 1990 when Dave released “Do It Believe It’ on uber cool US cult house label Nu Groove. Not being able to think of an act name and being pressed for label copy Dave took the name from two records in a pile next to his desk – one by Pal Joey and another by J Walter Negro. “I certainly never expected that I’d still be addressed as Joey 20 years later” smiles Dave. The track was a breakthrough success and was followed by ‘Do What You Feel’, which Dave released on his second label and successor to Republic, Z Records. Virgin eventually released ‘Do What You Feel’ and the song became both a club hit and top 40 pop hit. Another Top 40 “Love Fantasy” and an album “Universe of Love” followed soon after.
Throughout the 90’s and 00’s Dave continued to release a stream of his own productions on his label Z Records (as well as other choice indies JBO, Azuli and NRK). Z continues to release a single per month and draft in the best remixers to work on Dave’s music with Dennis Ferrer, Henrik Schwarz, Ame and Jimpster all having recently contributed.
Dave’s reputation as a highly-skilled producer and remixer has resulted in many chart-topping liaisons with high profile pop acts over the years. He has completed well over a hundred remixes for stars including Kelly Rowland, Mariah Carey, Royksopp, Roisin Murphy, Sugababes, Empire of The Sun, Diana Ross, Pet Shop Boys, Roy Ayers, Simply Red, and Lionel Ritchie. Dave was also behind Take That’s “Relight My Fire”, suggesting it as a cover then producing the finished result. Dave has since produced tracks for 911, Robbie Williams and Shayne Ward.
His hard work and brilliant remixes for both dance and pop artists alike led to Dave’s crowning as Best UK Remixer by both DMC/Mixmag and DJ magazine in 1992.
Being such a well known train spotter Dave has been behind over 20 compilation releases including his ‘Joey Negro In The House’ release on Defected, ‘Disco Spectrum’ 1 – 3 (BBE), ‘Jumpin’ series, “Disco (Not Disco)”, Southport Weekender Volume 1, ‘Nite:Life’ and ‘Back In The Box’ releases on NRK plus his ‘The Trip’ and ‘Lust: Art & Soul’ compilations have further spread this master’s influence. Along with record collecting friend Sean P, Dave has also compiled a number of highly regarded soul and disco compilations for his Z Records label. ‘Destination Boogie’, ‘Locked In The Vinyl Cellar’, ‘Supafunkanova’ the ‘Soul of Disco’ (1-3) albums and the latest labour of love ‘Back Street Brit Funk’ have further cemented Dave as being one of the foremost authorities on music old and new.
Dave’s impressive discography has ensured he has remained in demand on the global DJ circuit, playing at the biggest and best venues over the world. As a DJ Dave strives to reflect this extensive love of music by playing eclectic sets, which go from rare disco thru to vocal and classic house often into more electronic techy deep sounds.
These sets often showcase the many re-edits and updates of old and obscure tracks he’s become famous for. “I’m forever chopping up both new and old records in the studio to make them work better within my sets’ he explains. ‘I can’t help myself, I want dancers to experience the very best highs a records has to offer, even if it means I have to spend a few days in the studio re-arranging something. I couldn’t be a producer without being a DJ and certainly DJ’ing would be a whole lot less fun if I didn’t get to tweak the music I was playing out.”
As well as being one of the most in demand dj’s around Dave has also found time to turn his much-loved Sunburst Band project into a full-fledged live band. The 7 piece band is made up of some of the best musicians around including Tony Remy, Pete Simpson and Frank Tontoh. The band continue to go from strength to strength playing sell out shows at Southport Weekender, Jazz Café, London, the legendary Ronnie Scott’s, London, the newly refurbished Band On The Wall venue, Manchester as well as international shows in Croatia, Dubai, Serbia and Austria.
Last year Dave released a new studio album as Akabu, the debut for his more deep-tech-house orientated guise. The LP titled ‘The Phuture Ain’t What It Used To Be’ received praise from the likes of Carl Craig, Josh Wink and Nic Fancuili as well as great reviews in the press, who were impressed with Dave’s ability to produce something very different to the sound he is normally associated with. 2010 also saw Dave celebrate 20 Years of Joey Negro with some special live PA shows that included all his most well-known and best loved hits from across his 20 year career. These live shows were supported by a special edition triple CD mixed by Grant Nelson and DJ Spinna and feature more exclusive tracks, remixes and edits…
Things haven’t slowed down for Mr Lee in 2011. “No Sugar”, his collaboration with Gramophondzie and Shea Soul being one of the few tunes to reach the top 5 on both Beatport and Traxsource. The latest Soul of Disco comp was widely regarded as the best so far. Dave’s revamp of Muzique “Keep on Jumpin” held the number one spot on Beatport for most of August. While at the beginning on September there were 4 Joey Negro Remixes in the Traxsource top 5 - which must be a record. Unlike many producers who’ve been in the game as long, Dave certainly keeps himself constantly busy in the studio with a constant stream of high achieving singles on Z, while a fourth Sunburst Band album is also close to completion.
Dave Lee, Joey Negro, Jakatta, Raven Maize, Z Factor, call him what you will, but his ability is without question and his status as one of the most gifted and hard-working individuals in world music circles is as true as ever.
Make A Move
Joey Negro Lyrics
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Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me now boy
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me now boy
I've been watching you watching me
What you gonna do?
Let's stop playing these silly games
Do what you gonna to do
Oh you gotta
Feel me, heal me chase me chase me
Move me sooth me tease me
Leave me, trim me, grim me
Grill me feel me take me make me
Leave me leave me
Come on make a move on me
Make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Oh make a move on me
Come on make a move on me now boy
Come on make a move on me
Oh yeah baby
Come on make a move on me
Oh make a move on me
Make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Make a move on me
Come on make a move
Come on make a move
Come on make a move
Come on make a move
I promise you I wont bite
Unless you want me to
(unless you want me to baby)
I'll make love to you all through the night
If you want me to
(ah do you need it?)
Come on and feel me, heel me chase me chase me
Move me sooth me tease me
Leave me, trim me, grim me
Grill me feel me take me make me
Leave me leave me
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Baby make a move on me
Come on make a move on me
Come on make a move on me now boy
Right now right now
Come on make a move
Come make a move on me
Come on make a move
Come make a move on me
Come on make a move
Come make a move on me
The lyrics to Joey Negro's song "Make a Move" are directed at a potential lover. The singer urges the person to be more direct and make a move. They have been watching each other, and the singer is tired of playing games. They implore the person to take action, to feel, soothe, tease, and even grill them if that's what it takes to make a move. They promise not to bite unless the other person wants them to, and they are willing to make love all night long if that's what the other person wants. Overall, the lyrics are a seductive invitation to take things to the next level.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was released in 1991 and became a big hit in the UK, where it reached #52 on the charts. The song was written and produced by Dave Lee, who uses the name Joey Negro as his stage name. Lee is a British DJ, producer, and remixer who has been active in the music industry since the 1980s. He has remixed songs for artists such as Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, and Michael Jackson, among others.
Another interesting fact about "Make a Move" is that it was released on the label Z Records, which was also founded by Dave Lee. Z Records has released many disco and house music tracks over the years and has become known for its high-quality releases. The label has won several awards and has been recognized for its contributions to the dance music scene.
The chords for "Make a Move" are not known.
Overall, "Make a Move" is a classic house track that is still popular today. The seductive lyrics and catchy beat make it irresistible on the dance floor, and its success is a testament to Dave Lee's talent as a producer and songwriter.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on make a move on me
Joey Negro is calling for the other person to take action and express their feelings or attraction towards him.
I've been watching you watching me
Joey Negro has been aware of the other person's attention towards him, and is interested in pursuing a romantic encounter.
What you gonna do?
Joey Negro is questioning whether the other person will take action or continue to play games.
Let's stop playing these silly games
Joey Negro is ready to move past any flirtatious or teasing behaviors, and actually engage in a romantic encounter.
Do what you gonna to do
Joey Negro is encouraging the other person to pursue their desires honestly, rather than holding back or playing it safe.
I promise you I wont bite
Joey Negro is reassuring the other person that he won't harm them physically or emotionally.
Unless you want me to
Joey Negro is indicating that he is open to more adventurous or kinky things if the other person desires it.
I'll make love to you all through the night
Joey Negro is promising to be physically affectionate and satisfying with the other person, for an extended period of time.
If you want me to
Joey Negro is still making it clear that he wants the other person to take the lead and express their own desires.
Come on and feel me, heel me chase me chase me Move me sooth me tease me Leave me, trim me, grim me Grill me feel me take me make me Leave me leave me
Joey Negro is using a variety of romantic imagery and wordplay to express his desire for the other person to be intimate and actively pursue him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music
Written by: DAVID RUSSELL LEE, YVONNE MAUDE STEVENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ziegzeig8625
After many years I have finally found this song once again..
@DreadedGhoul575
I never knew what it was called lol :D
@robertknox8188
RAVAGEGHOST147 Never knew what it is called and they only say 5 words in the song...
@DreadedGhoul575
I heard the song when I was younger and I couldn't remember what the words were.
@soneuro93
Robert Knox
ye i was about to write similar but dont have to now! :D ty
@Brilhantina9
Ziegzeig same here dude, same here... :')
@Tonydjjokerit
Classic House! Love this! DEEP RESPECT to the 35K who love this track!
@Whoknowsatwhoknows
And counting
@robicenco1
Great talent, Dave Lee. This is one of his best productions but there are so many others, and he's been doing it for 25+ years. A pity he doesn't get wider recognition than he does.
@jonoc5
Classic dance music. The genra has changed so much in the past 10 years but this never gets old.