Richie Weeks might not be a household name, but for those in the know his name resonates with the heartbeat of the NYC disco scene. A true icon of the genre, Richie emerged in the late 1970s with his band Weeks & Co, captivating audiences with his infectious rhythms and soulful melodies that defined a generation of dance music. His hit singles “Rock Your World” and “If You’re Looking For Fun” climbed the Billboard Dance and R&B charts and set clubs ablaze with their undeniable groove. Despite his success, his label left much of his catalog unreleased. With the help of Jerome Derradji and his Past Due label, Weeks recently released an archival collection of unreleased records and reissued hits from the 70’s and 80’s. Together they also filmed a documentary short entitled Taking Back The Groove, which tells the story of how Derradji fought to regain the rights to […]
