The Salsoul Orchestra – Heat It Up

The Salsoul Orchestra – Heat It Up

Released during the golden age of disco, Heat It Up showcases The Salsoul Orchestra's signature blend of lush orchestration, infectious rhythms, and sophisticated dancefloor grooves. Led by renowned arranger and producer Vincent Montana Jr., the group became one of the defining forces behind the distinctive Philadelphia disco sound.

Known for combining sweeping string arrangements, punchy brass sections, Latin percussion, and irresistible basslines, The Salsoul Orchestra helped elevate disco beyond the club and into a fully orchestrated musical experience. Heat It Up captures this approach perfectly, balancing instrumental virtuosity with dance floor energy.

Highlights include the futuristic opener “Columbia: The Space Shuttle,” inspired by the excitement of the space age, the soulful “Take Some Time Out (For Love),” and the infectious title track “Heat It Up.” The album also features a stylish interpretation of “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” demonstrating the orchestra's ability to blend elegance with groove.

A superb example of late-1970s disco craftsmanship, Heat It Up remains a favourite among collectors of classic dance music and fans of the luxurious Salsoul sound.

Tracklist:

1. Columbia: The Space Shuttle (4:48)
2. Take Some Time Out (For Love) (6:28)
3. Seconds (7:20)
4. Dance With Somebody's Body (4:36)
5. You Make Me Feel Brand New (5:03)
6. Comin' At Cha (4:30)
7. Heat It Up (4:17)