Boyd Jarvis

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Boyd H. Jarvis (1958 - 2018) was an American record producer, remixer and musician, best known for his song, co-written with Jason Smith, "The Music Got Me"; released in 1983 by Prelude Records. He has collaborated with artists such as Herbie Hancock, La Toya Jackson and Johnny Kemp. In the early 1980s, a time in which NYC was the world’s nexus of burgeoning musical movements such as club, rap, hip hop and electro, Boyd created a musical sound through the use of home made, reel to reel and hand played overdubs that were featured extensively on early-mid 80s NYC WBLS FM “extended music sweeps” with DJs Timmy Regisford and later, Merlin Bobb. Those unreleased tracks, as well as records, were widely played in other parts of the world in club mixes, and in Chicago formed the basis for the house music revolution that swept Europe in the mid-late 80s and continues as the world’s foremost dance music. His influence was also felt in mainstream dance music when British producers, following a mid-80s NYC visit and exposure to Jarvis vocalist Colonel Abrams, created similar records with Rick Ashley, known for the hit “Never Gonna Give You Up”. In 1990, Jarvis sued Robert Clivillés and David Cole of C+C Music Factory for copyright infringement over their song "Get Dumb", which illegally incorporates parts of "The Music Got Me". He resided in New Jersey with his wife and continued to write, record, and produce music under his label, CFX Records. Boyd Jarvis died February 16, 2018. Bo

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Atmos-Fear

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The Music Got Me

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Deep and Sexy: A Wave Music Compilation

Turntable Symphony

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Mix The Vibe - STREET KING

King Street Sounds / Nite Grooves Tunes For Ridge Racer 7

Boyd Jarvis At Last

Mix The Vibe - Street King EP #2

Don't Deny Love

Sunny Days

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Ridge Racer 7 Global Music Sampler

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Deep And Sexy Mixed By Francois K.

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