Events

The first 100 tickets will receive a free copy of the brand new Odyssey album “Legacy” at Cargo.

2011 sees Odyssey teaming up with Yam Who? Releasing a new album for ISM which includes dynamic updated versions of their hits as well as new material - mixing the live feel with modern production techniques. Yam Who? have forged a reputation for refining the re-edit and pushing the boundaries of the remix. The new album includes remixes from Ashley Beedle with further remixes to follow including the competition winners of Bill Brewster’s DJ History Remix competition. More news on remixes to follow soon

Odyssey originally from Brooklyn with a passion for blending disco, salsoul, afro-cuban and calypso, were an influential band on the dance scene who were best known in the USA for their 1977 hit ‘Native New Yorker’, and other smash hits including the Slave produced ‘Inside Out’ plus ‘Use it Up And Wear It Out’, which stayed at #1 in the UK chart for two weeks in 1980, and the classic ‘Going Back to My Roots’ in 1981.
Away from the glitz and glamour of the Studio 54 scene, the group emerged from the streets where Hip-Hop was born. Although they gained a lot of commercial success they had a parallel existence on the New York dance scene, performing regularly at clubs such as Larry Levan's infamous Paradise Garage. They were also in high demand individually as session musicians. Their timeless music has inspired further generations of producers and DJ's including Kenny Dope Gonzales, Tensnake and Dimitri From Paris.