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Ray “Pinky” Velazquez is a legendary Latin-American DJ and producer best known for his influential work in the disco, R&B, and electronic dance music scenes of the 1970s and 80s.In addition to performing his duties as an A&R executive for Vanguard Records, he crafted some of the most iconic club mixes that became staples at New York City hotspots like Studio 54 and Ipanema.
Over Like A Fat Rat Fonda Rae (1982): Widely considered one of his most famous productions on the Vanguard label.
Electric Kingdom – Twilight 22 (1983): A pivotal electro-funk track that showcased his ability to blend electronic rhythms with danceable beats.
Siberian Nights Twilight 22 (1984): Another high-energy electro-pop classic that remains a favorite in retro DJ sets.
Can’t Get Away (From Your Love) Carol Williams (1982): A signature post-disco mix that highlights his crisp production style.
Till You Surrender Rainbow Brown (1981): A soulful disco track featuring his “Special Remix” that became a club anthem.
Childhood Forever Recreation Harmony (1977). A notable disco/house track of its era and had a period of “hot” performance in national disco charts during late 1977.
Savage Lover The Ring (1979): A high-energy disco hit famously played at Studio 54 and number one on the Billboard dance chart in Mexico.
Walking on Sunshine Eddy Grant (Pinky Velazquez Mix): A specialized edit that brought a new rhythmic focus to the popular track.
First, Last for Everything-Endgames (1982): The D.O.R (dance oriented rock) track successfully reached no 31 on the Billboard Disco/ Dance chart and received significant airplay on alternative radio.
If you are looking for a curated collection of his work, “Vanguard Dance Classics Volume 1” is the primary resource. Mixed by Pinky himself, it features unreleased remixes and highlights from his time at Vanguard, including tracks by Alisha, Fonda Rae, and Twilight 22.
For modern listeners, many of his extended edits and remixes—such as his 2011 “Stuck in the Middle with You” and 2020 “Papa Was A rolling Stone” reworks—can be found on Ray “Pinky” Velazquez’s SoundCloud.
In summary, Ray Pinky Velazquez is a dance music remix specialist and consultant with keen sensitivity and insight into the current house music evolution and an association and involvement in numerous hit studio projects and releases.