Rotary Connection was a groundbreaking psychedelic soul band from late-60s Chicago, masterminded by producer Charles Stepney and Chess Records’ Marshall Chess, blending orchestral arrangements, acid rock, and funk with surreal flair. Featuring the ethereal vocals of Minnie Riperton, the group defied genre norms with lush, experimental albums like Rotary Connection and Hey, Love, where tracks like “Memory Band” and “I Am the Black Gold of the Sun” fused sitars, strings, and cosmic soul into something utterly unique. Their sound was both avant-garde and deeply emotive - perfect inspiration for remixing vintage aesthetics with dreamy, subversive energy.
