D.C. LaRue

D.C. LaRue, born David Charles L'Heureux on April 26, 1948, in Meriden, Connecticut, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer best known for his influential work in the disco era of the 1970s and early 1980s. He gained club and dance chart success worldwide with hits like "Cathedrals," which topped Billboard's Dance Music/Club Play chart and reached the Hot 100. His 1976 album *Ca-the-drals* was notable not only for its musical content but also for pioneering early commercially available 12" singles. D.C. LaRue worked with industry legends such as Donna Summer and Neil Bogart, and his tracks like "Do You Want the Real Thing?" and "Indiscreet" became key dancefloor anthems, with "Indiscreet" also revered as a hip hop breakbeat classic. Beyond disco, his music has been rediscovered and remixed by contemporary producers, keeping his legacy alive.

Known for capturing the vibrant energy of 1970s New York dance culture, LaRue's second album, *The Tea Dance* (1977), featured contributions from artists like Lou Christie and background singers like Sharon Redd, reflecting a theatrical flair in line with his concept album approach. His music was a staple at hotspots like Studio 54 and has been sampled and celebrated by newer generations of music lovers and DJs worldwide. LaRue's ability to blend soulful vocals with infectious grooves has cemented him as a disco pioneer whose work remains relevant and danceable decades later.

Genres

Disco

Nu Disco

Disco House

Pop

Electronic

Hip Hop

R&b

Soul

House

Funk

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Latest Release

Hot Jungle Drums Voodoo Rhythm (Badger's Voodoo Mix)

D.C. LaRue

Single - Released August 22, 2025