François Kevorkian, alias François K, (born 10 January 1954) is a French DJ of Armenian origin, remixer, producer and record label owner. Having started his career in renowned clubs such as the Paradise Garage and Studio 54, the New York City resident is widely considered as one of the forefathers of house music.
Biography
Born and raised in France, Kevorkian's passion for music led him to play the drums in his adolescent years. He moved to the United States in 1975, hoping to find more challenges than those he faced at home. During that time the competition to be a drummer at most gigs was very high, so he refocused his efforts in becoming a DJ in underground New York City clubs, around 1976. His career soon skyrocketed, and as a result he quickly made DJing his full-time occupation, although some work was still at more commercial venues such as the club New York, New York in 1977. He taught himself tape editing and started making disco medleys, some of which are still popular to this day, such as Rare Earth's "Happy Song". He was offered a position doing A&R for a nascent dance indie record label, Prelude Records, which allowed him to go into the studio and do remixes. His first remix, of a Patrick Adams production, "In The Bush" by Musique became a wild success both in clubs and on the radio. It was the first of many remixes that helped Prelude define the sound of New York's dance music, including many memorable songs, including "You're The One For Me' and "Keep On" by D-Train, and "Beat The Street" by Sharon Redd. His stint at Prelude ended in 1982, the same year where he had the most number one singles in Billboard's Dance Music Chart, which included his remixes of now-classic songs such as "Situation" by Yazoo, and "Go Bang" by Dinosaur L.
This live DJ set features some early seminal tracks which arguably helped give rise to the phenomenon that became known as 'House Music' in Chicago during the mid-1980's. The accompanying spoken commentary explains in detail the transition from classic disco, funk and soul to more electronic sounds (sometimes referred to as 'Proto-House'). The provided examples illustrate how creating re-edits inspired producers and DJs such as Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles or Marshall Jefferson in defining a raw, tougher and very fresh dancefloor aesthetic which would soon go on to conquer the planet.
Originally streamed to Mixcloud Live and Facebook Live on August 11, 2020, this video has been enhanced with extra visual content such as album covers or artist photos, as we believe this will make it more e...
published: 15 Aug 2020
François K Boiler Room London DJ Set
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published: 16 Dec 2015
FRANÇOIS K in The Lab NYC
Mixmag & Smirnoff Sound Collective present The Lab NYC
More on the legend François K : http://on.fb.me/1piFU5j
The Lab is powered by Void Acoustics: http://www.voidacoustics.com
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The Lab New York is Mixmag and Smirnoff Sound Collective's weekly afterwork party where we stream the best American and international DJs from the intimate space connected to our Brooklyn office.
published: 05 Mar 2016
François K - Essential Mix CD1
Released in 2000
François K - Essential Mix CD1
1. Maurizio - M 4.5
2. Funk Masters - Love Money
3. Jephté Guillaume - La-Kou-A
4. Akwaaba - Just Pilau
5. Level 42 - Starchild
6. Tower Of Power - Squib Cakes / T Connection - At Midnight
7. James Brown - There Was A Time
8. George Benson - Song For My Brother (MAW Mix)
9. Earth, Wind & Fire - In The Stone
10. Chaka Khan - I Know You, I Live You
11. Kyoto Jazz Massive - Nacer Do Sol
12. Virgo - Free Yourself
13. Kim English - Learn 2 Luv (Mood II Swing Vocal Mix)
14. Love Committee - Law & Order
published: 08 Apr 2020
FRANÇOIS K at 'I Feel Love' 40 Years Celebration Brooklyn
Mixmag, Casablanca Records and Smirnoff Sound Collective celebrated the 40th anniversary of Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer and Pete Bellotte's seminal disco anthem 'I Feel Love'.
Originally released in July 1977, 'I Feel Love' has become one of the most historic songs in music, igniting a cultural phenomenon that awakened unity, inclusivity and love across dance floors around the world.
The event is in collaboration with Smirnoff Sound Collective, a special initiative that aims to promote greater inclusivity in dance music across gender, race, genres and beyond and Casablanca Records, the original label to release 'I Feel Love' 40 years ago.
I Feel Love 40 took place at Schimanski New York featuring Giorgio Moroder, Smirnoff Sound Collective artists and very special guests, paying full h...
published: 01 Aug 2017
Kraftwerk - Tour de France (Francois Kevorkian mix)
published: 19 Feb 2010
François Kevorkian @ Disco Ennenci Angels of Love 31 03 2001
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Hypnodelic · François K.
FK - EP and Beyond
℗ 1996 Wave Music
Released on: 1996-04-18
Music Publisher: Dense Music, Inc.
Music Publisher: Blue Bathrobe Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
This live DJ set features some early seminal tracks which arguably helped give rise to the phenomenon that became known as 'House Music' in Chicago during the m...
This live DJ set features some early seminal tracks which arguably helped give rise to the phenomenon that became known as 'House Music' in Chicago during the mid-1980's. The accompanying spoken commentary explains in detail the transition from classic disco, funk and soul to more electronic sounds (sometimes referred to as 'Proto-House'). The provided examples illustrate how creating re-edits inspired producers and DJs such as Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles or Marshall Jefferson in defining a raw, tougher and very fresh dancefloor aesthetic which would soon go on to conquer the planet.
Originally streamed to Mixcloud Live and Facebook Live on August 11, 2020, this video has been enhanced with extra visual content such as album covers or artist photos, as we believe this will make it more engaging - but is otherwise presented exactly as it streamed.
Artwork by @tomozonyc_art (IG)
============== Track List =================
Body Music (Instrumental) - The Strikers [Prelude]
Time (Instrumental) - Stone [West End]
Beat The Street (Instrumental) - Sharon Redd [Prelude]
Get Down - Connie Case [Konduko]
Zulu - The Quick [Pavillon]
No Way Back (Ron Hardy Edit) - The Dells [Partehardy Records]
The Key (Francois K Dub) - Wulf Ticket [Prelude]
Peaches & Prunes (Ron Hardy Edit) - Nightlife Unlimited [Partehardy Records]
Everybody Salsa (Dub Discomix) - Modern Romance [Atlantic]
Dirty Talk - Klein & MBO [Zanza]
Planet Rock (Instrumental) - Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force [Tommy Boy]
Catch The Rhythm (DK Edit) - Caress [RFC]
War Dance (Tom Moulton Mix) - Kebekelektrik [Salsoul]
Life Is A Jungle (Looped Live) - Kikrokos [Polydor]
Heat You Up (Melt You Down) (Melt Down Mix) - Shirley Lites [West End]
On A Journey - Electric Funk [Prelude]
Baby, Baby Baby, Aw Shucks (Ron Hardy Edit) - First Choice [Partehardy Records]
Stomp (acetate demo Mix) - Boyd Jarvis [Shelter]
Music Is The Answer (Dub) - Colonel Abrams [Streetwise]
Feels Good (Dub version) - Electra feat. Tara Butler [Emergency]
Don't You Want Me - Human League [Virgin]
What I Got Is What You Need - Unique [Prelude]
// - // (REMOVED) Your Love - Jamie Principle [Persona] // - //
Ma Foom Bey (Tony Humphries Edit) - Cultural Vibes [Easy Street]
Music - D Train [Prelude]
=======================================================
Sadly, the track "Your Love" by Jamie Principle had to be removed at 1:39:13 in order to prevent being blocked due to some rights holder's extra-strict worldwide copyright claim. This entire video may also be blocked in certain territories such as Denmark and the UK due to legal copyright-related restrictions.
This live DJ set features some early seminal tracks which arguably helped give rise to the phenomenon that became known as 'House Music' in Chicago during the mid-1980's. The accompanying spoken commentary explains in detail the transition from classic disco, funk and soul to more electronic sounds (sometimes referred to as 'Proto-House'). The provided examples illustrate how creating re-edits inspired producers and DJs such as Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles or Marshall Jefferson in defining a raw, tougher and very fresh dancefloor aesthetic which would soon go on to conquer the planet.
Originally streamed to Mixcloud Live and Facebook Live on August 11, 2020, this video has been enhanced with extra visual content such as album covers or artist photos, as we believe this will make it more engaging - but is otherwise presented exactly as it streamed.
Artwork by @tomozonyc_art (IG)
============== Track List =================
Body Music (Instrumental) - The Strikers [Prelude]
Time (Instrumental) - Stone [West End]
Beat The Street (Instrumental) - Sharon Redd [Prelude]
Get Down - Connie Case [Konduko]
Zulu - The Quick [Pavillon]
No Way Back (Ron Hardy Edit) - The Dells [Partehardy Records]
The Key (Francois K Dub) - Wulf Ticket [Prelude]
Peaches & Prunes (Ron Hardy Edit) - Nightlife Unlimited [Partehardy Records]
Everybody Salsa (Dub Discomix) - Modern Romance [Atlantic]
Dirty Talk - Klein & MBO [Zanza]
Planet Rock (Instrumental) - Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force [Tommy Boy]
Catch The Rhythm (DK Edit) - Caress [RFC]
War Dance (Tom Moulton Mix) - Kebekelektrik [Salsoul]
Life Is A Jungle (Looped Live) - Kikrokos [Polydor]
Heat You Up (Melt You Down) (Melt Down Mix) - Shirley Lites [West End]
On A Journey - Electric Funk [Prelude]
Baby, Baby Baby, Aw Shucks (Ron Hardy Edit) - First Choice [Partehardy Records]
Stomp (acetate demo Mix) - Boyd Jarvis [Shelter]
Music Is The Answer (Dub) - Colonel Abrams [Streetwise]
Feels Good (Dub version) - Electra feat. Tara Butler [Emergency]
Don't You Want Me - Human League [Virgin]
What I Got Is What You Need - Unique [Prelude]
// - // (REMOVED) Your Love - Jamie Principle [Persona] // - //
Ma Foom Bey (Tony Humphries Edit) - Cultural Vibes [Easy Street]
Music - D Train [Prelude]
=======================================================
Sadly, the track "Your Love" by Jamie Principle had to be removed at 1:39:13 in order to prevent being blocked due to some rights holder's extra-strict worldwide copyright claim. This entire video may also be blocked in certain territories such as Denmark and the UK due to legal copyright-related restrictions.
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A true post-disco/house luminary spoils the audience with over an hour's worth of deep house cuts. François K, ladies and gents.
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A true post-disco/house luminary spoils the audience with over an hour's worth of deep house cuts. François K, ladies and gents.
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Mixmag & Smirnoff Sound Collective present The Lab NYC
More on the legend François K : http://on.fb.me/1piFU5j
The Lab is powered by Void Acoustics: http://www....
Mixmag & Smirnoff Sound Collective present The Lab NYC
More on the legend François K : http://on.fb.me/1piFU5j
The Lab is powered by Void Acoustics: http://www.voidacoustics.com
More on the Smirnoff Sound Collective: http://www.mixmag.net/sound-collective
The Lab New York is Mixmag and Smirnoff Sound Collective's weekly afterwork party where we stream the best American and international DJs from the intimate space connected to our Brooklyn office.
Mixmag & Smirnoff Sound Collective present The Lab NYC
More on the legend François K : http://on.fb.me/1piFU5j
The Lab is powered by Void Acoustics: http://www.voidacoustics.com
More on the Smirnoff Sound Collective: http://www.mixmag.net/sound-collective
The Lab New York is Mixmag and Smirnoff Sound Collective's weekly afterwork party where we stream the best American and international DJs from the intimate space connected to our Brooklyn office.
Released in 2000
François K - Essential Mix CD1
1. Maurizio - M 4.5
2. Funk Masters - Love Money
3. Jephté Guillaume - La-Kou-A
4. Akwaaba - Just Pilau
5. Lev...
Released in 2000
François K - Essential Mix CD1
1. Maurizio - M 4.5
2. Funk Masters - Love Money
3. Jephté Guillaume - La-Kou-A
4. Akwaaba - Just Pilau
5. Level 42 - Starchild
6. Tower Of Power - Squib Cakes / T Connection - At Midnight
7. James Brown - There Was A Time
8. George Benson - Song For My Brother (MAW Mix)
9. Earth, Wind & Fire - In The Stone
10. Chaka Khan - I Know You, I Live You
11. Kyoto Jazz Massive - Nacer Do Sol
12. Virgo - Free Yourself
13. Kim English - Learn 2 Luv (Mood II Swing Vocal Mix)
14. Love Committee - Law & Order
Released in 2000
François K - Essential Mix CD1
1. Maurizio - M 4.5
2. Funk Masters - Love Money
3. Jephté Guillaume - La-Kou-A
4. Akwaaba - Just Pilau
5. Level 42 - Starchild
6. Tower Of Power - Squib Cakes / T Connection - At Midnight
7. James Brown - There Was A Time
8. George Benson - Song For My Brother (MAW Mix)
9. Earth, Wind & Fire - In The Stone
10. Chaka Khan - I Know You, I Live You
11. Kyoto Jazz Massive - Nacer Do Sol
12. Virgo - Free Yourself
13. Kim English - Learn 2 Luv (Mood II Swing Vocal Mix)
14. Love Committee - Law & Order
Mixmag, Casablanca Records and Smirnoff Sound Collective celebrated the 40th anniversary of Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer and Pete Bellotte's seminal disco anth...
Mixmag, Casablanca Records and Smirnoff Sound Collective celebrated the 40th anniversary of Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer and Pete Bellotte's seminal disco anthem 'I Feel Love'.
Originally released in July 1977, 'I Feel Love' has become one of the most historic songs in music, igniting a cultural phenomenon that awakened unity, inclusivity and love across dance floors around the world.
The event is in collaboration with Smirnoff Sound Collective, a special initiative that aims to promote greater inclusivity in dance music across gender, race, genres and beyond and Casablanca Records, the original label to release 'I Feel Love' 40 years ago.
I Feel Love 40 took place at Schimanski New York featuring Giorgio Moroder, Smirnoff Sound Collective artists and very special guests, paying full homage to the late Donna Summer and the epic disco era.
IFeelLove40.net.
Watch GIORGIO MORODER's livestream for the event here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ9pXX1BqMQ
Mixmag, Casablanca Records and Smirnoff Sound Collective celebrated the 40th anniversary of Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer and Pete Bellotte's seminal disco anthem 'I Feel Love'.
Originally released in July 1977, 'I Feel Love' has become one of the most historic songs in music, igniting a cultural phenomenon that awakened unity, inclusivity and love across dance floors around the world.
The event is in collaboration with Smirnoff Sound Collective, a special initiative that aims to promote greater inclusivity in dance music across gender, race, genres and beyond and Casablanca Records, the original label to release 'I Feel Love' 40 years ago.
I Feel Love 40 took place at Schimanski New York featuring Giorgio Moroder, Smirnoff Sound Collective artists and very special guests, paying full homage to the late Donna Summer and the epic disco era.
IFeelLove40.net.
Watch GIORGIO MORODER's livestream for the event here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ9pXX1BqMQ
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Hypnodelic · François K.
FK - EP and Beyond
℗ 1996 Wave Music
Released on: 1996-04-18
Music Publisher: Dense...
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Hypnodelic · François K.
FK - EP and Beyond
℗ 1996 Wave Music
Released on: 1996-04-18
Music Publisher: Dense Music, Inc.
Music Publisher: Blue Bathrobe Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Hypnodelic · François K.
FK - EP and Beyond
℗ 1996 Wave Music
Released on: 1996-04-18
Music Publisher: Dense Music, Inc.
Music Publisher: Blue Bathrobe Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
This live DJ set features some early seminal tracks which arguably helped give rise to the phenomenon that became known as 'House Music' in Chicago during the mid-1980's. The accompanying spoken commentary explains in detail the transition from classic disco, funk and soul to more electronic sounds (sometimes referred to as 'Proto-House'). The provided examples illustrate how creating re-edits inspired producers and DJs such as Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles or Marshall Jefferson in defining a raw, tougher and very fresh dancefloor aesthetic which would soon go on to conquer the planet.
Originally streamed to Mixcloud Live and Facebook Live on August 11, 2020, this video has been enhanced with extra visual content such as album covers or artist photos, as we believe this will make it more engaging - but is otherwise presented exactly as it streamed.
Artwork by @tomozonyc_art (IG)
============== Track List =================
Body Music (Instrumental) - The Strikers [Prelude]
Time (Instrumental) - Stone [West End]
Beat The Street (Instrumental) - Sharon Redd [Prelude]
Get Down - Connie Case [Konduko]
Zulu - The Quick [Pavillon]
No Way Back (Ron Hardy Edit) - The Dells [Partehardy Records]
The Key (Francois K Dub) - Wulf Ticket [Prelude]
Peaches & Prunes (Ron Hardy Edit) - Nightlife Unlimited [Partehardy Records]
Everybody Salsa (Dub Discomix) - Modern Romance [Atlantic]
Dirty Talk - Klein & MBO [Zanza]
Planet Rock (Instrumental) - Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force [Tommy Boy]
Catch The Rhythm (DK Edit) - Caress [RFC]
War Dance (Tom Moulton Mix) - Kebekelektrik [Salsoul]
Life Is A Jungle (Looped Live) - Kikrokos [Polydor]
Heat You Up (Melt You Down) (Melt Down Mix) - Shirley Lites [West End]
On A Journey - Electric Funk [Prelude]
Baby, Baby Baby, Aw Shucks (Ron Hardy Edit) - First Choice [Partehardy Records]
Stomp (acetate demo Mix) - Boyd Jarvis [Shelter]
Music Is The Answer (Dub) - Colonel Abrams [Streetwise]
Feels Good (Dub version) - Electra feat. Tara Butler [Emergency]
Don't You Want Me - Human League [Virgin]
What I Got Is What You Need - Unique [Prelude]
// - // (REMOVED) Your Love - Jamie Principle [Persona] // - //
Ma Foom Bey (Tony Humphries Edit) - Cultural Vibes [Easy Street]
Music - D Train [Prelude]
=======================================================
Sadly, the track "Your Love" by Jamie Principle had to be removed at 1:39:13 in order to prevent being blocked due to some rights holder's extra-strict worldwide copyright claim. This entire video may also be blocked in certain territories such as Denmark and the UK due to legal copyright-related restrictions.
→ DOWNLOAD HERE: http://blrrm.tv/51pTyG
→ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: http://blrrm.tv/YouTube
→ And go to http://boilerroom.tv for the best of underground music: videos, articles, mixes and exclusive tracks
A true post-disco/house luminary spoils the audience with over an hour's worth of deep house cuts. François K, ladies and gents.
→ FIND US HERE, TOO:
→ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/boilerroom.tv
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→ SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/platform
→ DAILYMOTION: http://blrrm.tv/DailyMotion
Mixmag & Smirnoff Sound Collective present The Lab NYC
More on the legend François K : http://on.fb.me/1piFU5j
The Lab is powered by Void Acoustics: http://www.voidacoustics.com
More on the Smirnoff Sound Collective: http://www.mixmag.net/sound-collective
The Lab New York is Mixmag and Smirnoff Sound Collective's weekly afterwork party where we stream the best American and international DJs from the intimate space connected to our Brooklyn office.
Released in 2000
François K - Essential Mix CD1
1. Maurizio - M 4.5
2. Funk Masters - Love Money
3. Jephté Guillaume - La-Kou-A
4. Akwaaba - Just Pilau
5. Level 42 - Starchild
6. Tower Of Power - Squib Cakes / T Connection - At Midnight
7. James Brown - There Was A Time
8. George Benson - Song For My Brother (MAW Mix)
9. Earth, Wind & Fire - In The Stone
10. Chaka Khan - I Know You, I Live You
11. Kyoto Jazz Massive - Nacer Do Sol
12. Virgo - Free Yourself
13. Kim English - Learn 2 Luv (Mood II Swing Vocal Mix)
14. Love Committee - Law & Order
Mixmag, Casablanca Records and Smirnoff Sound Collective celebrated the 40th anniversary of Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer and Pete Bellotte's seminal disco anthem 'I Feel Love'.
Originally released in July 1977, 'I Feel Love' has become one of the most historic songs in music, igniting a cultural phenomenon that awakened unity, inclusivity and love across dance floors around the world.
The event is in collaboration with Smirnoff Sound Collective, a special initiative that aims to promote greater inclusivity in dance music across gender, race, genres and beyond and Casablanca Records, the original label to release 'I Feel Love' 40 years ago.
I Feel Love 40 took place at Schimanski New York featuring Giorgio Moroder, Smirnoff Sound Collective artists and very special guests, paying full homage to the late Donna Summer and the epic disco era.
IFeelLove40.net.
Watch GIORGIO MORODER's livestream for the event here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ9pXX1BqMQ
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Hypnodelic · François K.
FK - EP and Beyond
℗ 1996 Wave Music
Released on: 1996-04-18
Music Publisher: Dense Music, Inc.
Music Publisher: Blue Bathrobe Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
François Kevorkian, alias François K, (born 10 January 1954) is a French DJ of Armenian origin, remixer, producer and record label owner. Having started his career in renowned clubs such as the Paradise Garage and Studio 54, the New York City resident is widely considered as one of the forefathers of house music.
Biography
Born and raised in France, Kevorkian's passion for music led him to play the drums in his adolescent years. He moved to the United States in 1975, hoping to find more challenges than those he faced at home. During that time the competition to be a drummer at most gigs was very high, so he refocused his efforts in becoming a DJ in underground New York City clubs, around 1976. His career soon skyrocketed, and as a result he quickly made DJing his full-time occupation, although some work was still at more commercial venues such as the club New York, New York in 1977. He taught himself tape editing and started making disco medleys, some of which are still popular to this day, such as Rare Earth's "Happy Song". He was offered a position doing A&R for a nascent dance indie record label, Prelude Records, which allowed him to go into the studio and do remixes. His first remix, of a Patrick Adams production, "In The Bush" by Musique became a wild success both in clubs and on the radio. It was the first of many remixes that helped Prelude define the sound of New York's dance music, including many memorable songs, including "You're The One For Me' and "Keep On" by D-Train, and "Beat The Street" by Sharon Redd. His stint at Prelude ended in 1982, the same year where he had the most number one singles in Billboard's Dance Music Chart, which included his remixes of now-classic songs such as "Situation" by Yazoo, and "Go Bang" by Dinosaur L.
Gordon had set out to create a ‘populist’ outfit where musicians and artists from various backgrounds could perform together ... B ... B ... B ... B ... B ... But it turned out really good because François Kevorkian came in and remixed it and made it into a real rap record.
Tributes have been paid to Jah Shaka, also known as the ZuluWarrior, who has died aged 75 ... The news of his passing was confirmed by his close friends on social media this afternoon (April 12) ... R.I.P ... — François Kevorkian (@fknyc) April 12, 2023 ... .
But it was not always thus ... While Moulton himself was never a DJ, fellow pioneers such as Walter Gibbons, François Kevorkian, Danny Krivit and John Morales would use their experiences in the booth to inform their incredible disco edits ... Photograph ... .