Lil' Louis

Lil' Louis

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Marvin Louis Burns, known professionally as Lil’ Louis, was born on May 13 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, and emerged as an American house‑music producer and DJ. Early in his career he cultivated a deep knowledge of electronic dance music that led him to release the studio album From The Mind Of Lil’ Louis in 1989, establishing his presence in the burgeoning house scene. In 1992 he followed with Journey With The Lonely, further refining his signature blend of rhythmic synths and soulful vocal samples. After a decade of touring and remixing for contemporary artists, he released Mix The Vibe: 27 Years In The Mix on November 27 2001, a retrospective collection that highlighted his enduring influence on club culture. The single "I'm Hot For You" issued on May 13 2008 added a late‑career pop‑dance dimension to his catalog. Throughout his trajectory Lil’ Louis remained credited as a songwriter, collaborating with peers on tracks that circulated widely in clubs and on dance radio. As well as appearing on several mainstream charts, his work consistently appeared in underground playlists and earned respect from DJs worldwide for its melodic construction and dancefloor efficacy. His legacy endured through reissues and compilations that continued to circulate his tracks within the EDM community.

Top tracks

06
French Kiss (The Original Underground Mix)
Lil' Louis
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
09:54
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
01
Club Lonely
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
08:02
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
05
Do U Love Me
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
05:30
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
01
I Called U
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
06:23
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
10
The Luv U Wanted
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
04:38
Writer: Ferrante-Eric / Composers: Ferrante-Eric
13
6 A.M. (Reprise)
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
03:41
Writer: L. Heard / Composers: L. Heard
03
Tuch Me
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
05:09
Writer: L. Louis - L. Heard / Composers: L. Louis - L. Heard
03
Saved My Live
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
04:25
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
04
French Kiss
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
06:03
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
14
I Called U (Reprise)
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
02:59
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
08
Funny How You Love Me
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
03:22
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
09
Thief
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
03:02
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
02
New Dance Beat
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
05:24
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
06
You're My Reason
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
03:59
Writer: Lil' Louis - Boilerhouse - G. Hughes / Composers: Lil' Louis - Boilerhouse - G. Hughes

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  • Discography
Albums
Give It Up (Remixes)
℗ 2024 BEAT Music Fund
23-02-2024
Give It Up (Remixes)
01
Give It Up (Masters At Work Club Mix)
Rain: a Lil Louis Painting
Give It Up (Remixes)
03:34
Writer: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns / Composers: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns
02
Give It Up (Ricanstruction Reprise)
Rain: a Lil Louis Painting
Give It Up (Remixes)
03:52
Writer: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns / Composers: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns
03
Give It Up (Masters At Work Extended Club Mix)
Rain: a Lil Louis Painting
Give It Up (Remixes)
08:05
Writer: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns / Composers: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns
04
Give It Up (Masters At Work Unreleased Pass)
Rain: a Lil Louis Painting
Give It Up (Remixes)
05:57
Writer: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns / Composers: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns
05
Give It Up (Masters At Work Flute Mix)
Rain: a Lil Louis Painting
Give It Up (Remixes)
06:00
Writer: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns / Composers: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns
06
Give It Up (Masters At Work Flute Instrumental)
Rain: a Lil Louis Painting
Give It Up (Remixes)
05:00
Composers: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns
07
Give It Up (Frankie Feliciano Ricanstruction Vocal Mix)
Rain: a Lil Louis Painting
Give It Up (Remixes)
07:02
Writer: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns / Composers: Juanita Allen - Marvin Louis Burns
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From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
(P) 1989 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
09-07-1996
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
01
I Called U
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
06:23
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
02
Blackout
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
06:06
Writer: L. Louis / Composers: L. Louis
03
Tuch Me
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
05:09
Writer: L. Louis - L. Heard / Composers: L. Louis - L. Heard
04
French Kiss
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
06:03
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
05
Wargames
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
03:05
Writer: L. Louis / Composers: L. Louis
06
It's The Only Thing
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
05:18
Writer: L. Louis - D. Warzau / Composers: L. Louis - D. Warzau
07
6 A.M.
Lil' Louis
From The Mind Of Lil' Louis
03:48
Writer: L. Heard / Composers: L. Heard
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Journey With The Lonely
(P) 1992 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
01-01-1992
Journey With The Lonely
01
Club Lonely
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
08:02
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
02
New Dance Beat
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
05:24
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
03
Saved My Live
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
04:25
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
04
AHHHH!
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
04:09
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
05
Do U Love Me
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
05:30
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
06
You're My Reason
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
03:59
Writer: Lil' Louis - Boilerhouse - G. Hughes / Composers: Lil' Louis - Boilerhouse - G. Hughes
07
Dancing In My Sleep
Lil' Louis
Journey With The Lonely
03:20
Writer: Lil' Louis - J. Cardwell / Composers: Lil' Louis
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Singles
Rise Above
2024 Lil' Louis
30-07-2024
Rise Above
01
Rise Above
Lil' Louis
Rise Above
02:59
Composers: Lil' Louis
Lazy Day
2024 Lil' Louis
30-07-2024
Lazy Day
01
Lazy Day
Lil' Louis
Lazy Day
02:38
Composers: Lil' Louis
Cheer Up
2024 Lil' Louis
11-07-2024
Cheer Up
01
Cheer Up
Lil' Louis
Cheer Up
02:08
Composers: Lil' Louis
Jaxx Unreleased II
(P) 2010 Atlantic Jaxx Recordings Ltd.
13-12-2010
Jaxx Unreleased II
01
Gimme Somethin' True (Mutiny Mix)
Basement Jaxx
Jaxx Unreleased II
09:46
Composers: Buxton - James - Ratcliffe
02
One More Chance (Wafa Mix)
Basement Jaxx
Jaxx Unreleased II
05:18
Composers: Buxton - James - Ratcliffe
03
One More Chance (Felix Jaxx Journey Mix)
Basement Jaxx
Jaxx Unreleased II
08:13
Composers: BURNS - Buxton - Ratcliffe
Featured in
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
This compilation (P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
30-01-1996
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
01
Let The Music Play
Shannon
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
05:30
Writer: Christopher Maynard Barbosa - Edward Chisolm / Composers: Christopher Maynard Barbosa - Edward Chisolm
02
Dr. Beat (Original 12" Mix)
Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
06:00
Writer: Enrique E. Garcia / Composers: Enrique E. Garcia
03
Play That Funky Music
Wild Cherry
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
04:59
Writer: Robert Parissi / Composers: Robert Parissi
04
Dazz (Dazz Disco Mix)
Brick
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
05:37
Writer: Regi Hargis - Eddie Irons - Ray Ransom, Jr. / Composers: Regi Hargis - Eddie Irons - Ray Ransom, Jr.
05
Love Is the Message (feat. The Three Degrees)
MFSB
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
06:36
Writer: Leon Huff - Kenneth Gamble / Composers: Leon Huff - Kenneth Gamble
06
French Kiss (The Original Underground Mix)
Lil' Louis
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
09:54
Writer: Lil' Louis / Composers: Lil' Louis
07
Star Love (Original 12" Mix)
Cheryl Lynn
Club Epic - A Collection Of Classic Dance Mixes: Volume 4
06:06
Writer: John Footman - J. Weider / Composers: John Footman - J. Weider
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Mix the Vibe: Louie Vega - For the Love of King Street (DJ Mix)
℗ 2007 BEAT Music Fund
30-01-2007
Mix the Vibe: Louie Vega - For the Love of King Street (DJ Mix)
01
So Let the Wind Come (Remix Mixed)
Kerri Chandler
Mix the Vibe: Louie Vega - For the Love of King Street (DJ Mix)
04:08
Composers: Kerri Chandler
02
Bar A Thym (Mixed)
Kerri Chandler
Mix the Vibe: Louie Vega - For the Love of King Street (DJ Mix)
04:39
Composers: Kerri Chandler
03
Most Precious Love (DF’s Future 3000 Mix Mixed)
Blaze
Mix the Vibe: Louie Vega - For the Love of King Street (DJ Mix)
04:24
Writer: Josh Milan - Kevin Hedge / Composers: Josh Milan - Kevin Hedge
04
I Can't Believe I Loved Her (Calypso Mix Mixed)
Peven Everett
Mix the Vibe: Louie Vega - For the Love of King Street (DJ Mix)
07:04
Writer: Peven Everett / Composers: Peven Everett
05
Beat That Bitch (Mr. V Vibal Dub Mixed)
Johnny Dangerous
Mix the Vibe: Louie Vega - For the Love of King Street (DJ Mix)
04:47
Writer: John Holiday / Composers: John Holiday
06
Underground Is My Home (Mixed)
Dennis Ferrer
Mix the Vibe: Louie Vega - For the Love of King Street (DJ Mix)
07:05
Composers: Dennis Ferrer
07
Coro (The Colonial Mentality Mixed)
Kerri Chandler
Mix the Vibe: Louie Vega - For the Love of King Street (DJ Mix)
06:14
Composers: Kerri Chandler
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Lost Tracks (1999 - 2009)
XL Recordings Ltd
06-05-2020
Lost Tracks (1999 - 2009)
01
Close Your Eyes
Basement Jaxx
Lost Tracks (1999 - 2009)
04:13
Composers: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe
02
One More Chance
Basement Jaxx
Lost Tracks (1999 - 2009)
04:43
Composers: Felix Buxton - Louis Burns - Simon Ratcliffe
03
Good Luck (Summer Bootleg Version)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Tracks (1999 - 2009)
06:32
Composers: Ali Jones-Muhammad - Conesha Owens - Dawn Robinson - Felix Buxton - Lisa Kekaula - Raphael Saadiq - Simon Ratcliffe
04
Romeo (Club Mix)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Tracks (1999 - 2009)
07:27
Composers: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe
05
Better Days
Basement Jaxx
Lost Tracks (1999 - 2009)
06:05
Composers: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe
06
Scars (Instrumental)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Tracks (1999 - 2009)
04:14
Composers: Felix Buxton - Jahmaal Fyffe - Kelis Rogers - Simon Ratcliffe
07
Hush Boy (Live Band Cocktail Mix)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Tracks (1999 - 2009)
03:58
Composers: A.D. Burisse - Felix Buxton - J.D. Burisse - Nomvula Malinga - Simon Ratcliffe - Stephen Mason
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Lost Remixes (1999 - 2009)
℗ 2020 XL Recordings Ltd
06-05-2020
Lost Remixes (1999 - 2009)
01
Red Alert (Erick Morillo & Harry ‘Choo Choo’ Romero Vocal Mix)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Remixes (1999 - 2009)
06:53
Writer: Felix Buxton - Harvey W. William Mason JR. - James W. Simmons - John E. Blake Jr. - Leonard William Gibbs Jr. - Millard Vinson - Richard Lee Steacker - Simon Ratcliffe - Tyrone William Brown / Composers: Felix Buxton - Harvey W. William Mason JR. - James W. Simmons - John E. Blake Jr. - Leonard William Gibbs Jr. - Millard Vinson - Richard Lee Steacker - Simon Ratcliffe - Tyrone William Brown
02
Yo Yo (Lil' Louis Mix)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Remixes (1999 - 2009)
07:00
Writer: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe / Composers: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe
03
Right Here's The Spot (Switch's Drunk At The Dogstar Mix)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Remixes (1999 - 2009)
07:10
Writer: Felix Buxton - Meshell Ndegeocello - Simon Ratcliffe / Composers: Felix Buxton - Meshell Ndegeocello - Simon Ratcliffe
04
Feelings Gone (Floating Points Remix)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Remixes (1999 - 2009)
04:10
Writer: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe / Composers: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe
05
Do Your Thing (Tim Deluxe Jazz Club Dub)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Remixes (1999 - 2009)
07:07
Writer: Blue Mitchell - Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe / Composers: Blue Mitchell - Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe
06
Plug It In (Armand Van Helden Remix)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Remixes (1999 - 2009)
07:49
Writer: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe / Composers: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe
07
Raindrops (Doorly’s Under New Management Mix)
Basement Jaxx
Lost Remixes (1999 - 2009)
06:09
Writer: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe / Composers: Felix Buxton - Simon Ratcliffe
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Mix the Vibe: King Street Ricanstructed
℗ 2002 BEAT Music Fund
22-03-2002
Mix the Vibe: King Street Ricanstructed
01
Show Me (Def Dubapella & Def Club Mix Mixed)
Roland Clark
Mix the Vibe: King Street Ricanstructed
08:46
Writer: Roland Clark / Composers: Roland Clark
02
The Way I Feel (4 Daye Club Mix Mixed)
Tears Of Velva
Mix the Vibe: King Street Ricanstructed
04:19
Writer: Yahya McDougald - Kerri Chandler / Composers: Yahya McDougald - Kerri Chandler
03
Stormy Black (Lil' Louis Do Be Do Mix Mixed)
K.O.F.
Mix the Vibe: King Street Ricanstructed
02:26
Writer: Shinsekai Gakkyoku Zatsugidan / Composers: Shinsekai Gakkyoku Zatsugidan
04
Hold On (Louie's MAW Club Mix Mixed)
95 North
Mix the Vibe: King Street Ricanstructed
06:16
Writer: Richard Payton - Doug Smith - Joanna Lyons / Composers: Richard Payton - Doug Smith - Joanna Lyons
05
It's the Music (King Street Club Mix Mixed)
Bassmental
Mix the Vibe: King Street Ricanstructed
02:35
Writer: Yahya McDougald - Kerri Chandler / Composers: Yahya McDougald - Kerri Chandler
06
Souffles H (King Street Club Mix Mixed)
Mondo Grosso
Mix the Vibe: King Street Ricanstructed
07:06
Composers: Shinichi Osawa
07
Breaking Down (Louie's Revival Mix Mixed)
Ananda Project
Mix the Vibe: King Street Ricanstructed
06:35
Writer: Chris Brann - Heather Johnson / Composers: Chris Brann - Heather Johnson
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clublonely
℗ 2025 djlebzah
01-10-2025
clublonely
01
clublonely
djlebzah
clublonely
06:24
Composers: elias ke
02
Black mamba
djlebzah
clublonely
07:10
Composers: elias ke
03
piano whistles (Instrumental Version)
djlebzah
clublonely
07:04
Composers: elias ke
Between The Sheets - Volume 3
1973, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1997 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
11-02-1997
Between The Sheets - Volume 3
01
Groove with You, Pts. 1 & 2
The Isley Brothers
Between The Sheets - Volume 3
04:50
Writer: O'Kelly Isley - R. Isley - Ernie Isley - Marvin Isley - Christopher Jasper / Composers: O'Kelly Isley - R. Isley - Ernie Isley - Marvin Isley - Christopher Jasper
02
I Wanna Know Your Name
The Intruders
Between The Sheets - Volume 3
05:48
Writer: Leon Huff - Kenneth Gamble / Composers: Leon Huff - Kenneth Gamble
03
You Got Your Hooks In Me
The O'Jays
Between The Sheets - Volume 3
05:34
Writer: Bunny Sigler / Composers: Bunny Sigler
04
When Love Is New
Billy Paul
Between The Sheets - Volume 3
05:31
Writer: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff / Composers: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff
05
Ooo La La La (Album Version)
Teena Marie
Between The Sheets - Volume 3
06:12
Writer: Teena Marie - Allen McGrier / Composers: Teena Marie - Allen McGrier
06
Heaven Sent You
Stanley Clarke
Between The Sheets - Volume 3
05:59
Writer: Howard Hewett - Denzil A. Miller, Jr. / Composers: Howard Hewett - Denzil A. Miller, Jr.
07
C.O.D. (I'll Deliver) (Album Version)
Mtume
Between The Sheets - Volume 3
04:03
Writer: J. Mtume - T. Agee / Composers: J. Mtume - T. Agee
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Mix the Vibe: Sublevel Maneuvers
℗ 2005 BEAT Music Fund
20-08-2005
Mix the Vibe: Sublevel Maneuvers
01
I Hear You Dreaming (Larry Heard Noctual Mix Mixed)
Ananda Project
Mix the Vibe: Sublevel Maneuvers
05:47
Writer: Chris Brann - Heather Johnson / Composers: Chris Brann - Heather Johnson
02
Straight Magic (Martian Mix Mixed)
Ananda Project
Mix the Vibe: Sublevel Maneuvers
04:24
Writer: Heather Johnson / Composers: Chris Brann - Heather Johnson
03
Good & Plenty Love (Roy's Believer's Dub Mixed)
X-fade
Mix the Vibe: Sublevel Maneuvers
04:24
Writer: Lavette Goodman - Nathaniel Pierre Jones / Composers: Lavette Goodman - Nathaniel Pierre Jones
04
Got a Funk (Groove Of All Grooves Mix Mixed)
X-fade
Mix the Vibe: Sublevel Maneuvers
05:17
Writer: Nathaniel Pierre Jones - Lavette Goodman / Composers: Nathaniel Pierre Jones - Lavette Goodman
05
Back to Zanzibar (King Street Mix Mixed)
LY
Mix the Vibe: Sublevel Maneuvers
07:43
Writer: Allen Jovonn Armstrong / Composers: Allen Jovonn Armstrong
06
Come Home (Drum & Bass Raw Shit Mix Mixed)
Kerri Chandler
Mix the Vibe: Sublevel Maneuvers
02:50
Writer: Kerri Chandler / Composers: Kerri Chandler
07
Emerald City (Sublevel / LADM Vocal Edit Mixed)
Johnny Dangerous
Mix the Vibe: Sublevel Maneuvers
06:46
Writer: John Holiday / Composers: John Holiday
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