The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers RSD BLACK FRIDAY PREVIEW Part 2 - Talking Heads, and Deee-Lite
Nov 25, 2025
Supa DJ Dmitry, the innovative founding member of Deee-Lite, shares the psychedelic origins of the band and their legendary NYC club days, complete with tales of music icons like Bootsy Collins. Chris Frantz, the drummer of Talking Heads, dives into archival gems, teasing a new project and reminiscing about early demos, including the evolution of 'Psycho Killer'. The duo reflects on the vibrant music culture that shaped their careers while celebrating the legacy of memorable artists like Jimmy Cliff and Gary Mounfield.
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Bootsy Mix-Up Led To Funk Legends
- Supa DJ Dmitry describes meeting an imposter Bootsy Collins at a club and later meeting the real Bootsy after giving him a demo.
- Bootsy later recommended Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker for horn parts, elevating Deee-Lite's recordings.
NYC's Melting Pot Shaped Deee-Lite
- Deee-Lite's sound fused P-Funk, hip-hop, house and global influences born from NYC's club scene and immigrant mix.
- Dmitry credits New York's international and gay-club culture for shaping the band's inclusive, psychedelic aesthetic.
Funk Masters Revived The Sessions
- Dmitry recounts Bootsy bringing Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker into the studio and how their looseness reinvigorated the sessions.
- Bootsy even motivated them with a cheeky record sleeve trick, and they ended up recording eight tracks.
