NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Disco legend Norma Jean Wright is back with an exciting new track, "Ode To Disco", a sincere tribute to the music, culture, and community that revolutionized dance floors worldwide. Produced by frequent collaborator Bert Price, the song, which dropped on July 12, 2026, serves as a response to the anniversary of Disco Demolition Night.
Ode To Disco acts as a musical love letter to one of the most impactful cultural movements in contemporary music history. Blending authentic disco flavor with modern production techniques, the track honors the iconic clubs, DJs, artists, and communities that defined the genre, shouting out legendary spots like Studio 54, Paradise Garage, and The Loft while celebrating the pioneers whose legacy still resonates in today’s dance music scene.
At the core of the song is the unmistakable voice of Norma Jean Wright, who cemented her place in disco history as the original lead singer of CHIC. Over a remarkable career, Wright has worked with artists such as Luther Vandross, Sister Sledge, Aretha Franklin, and Madonna, while continuing to tour globally with former CHIC lead vocalist Luci Martin and as a member of The First Ladies of Disco alongside Martha Wash and Linda Clifford. Following the triumph of her 2024 solo EP Living & Loving Life, which hit No.1 on the Amazon UK Soul Chart, Wright once again demonstrates why her voice remains synonymous with disco brilliance.
The story behind Ode To Disco is as surprising as it is motivational. The track began with British disco enthusiast Mark "Sparky" Wools, who spontaneously penned lyrics celebrating the history and importance of disco music.
"Ode To Disco is a celebration of disco’s spirit, history and cultural significance, its roots, its rise and its lasting influence on club culture today," explains Wools. "I truly love disco music and suddenly found myself writing a song about it. I knew it needed authenticity, soul and lived experience, which is why I reached out to Norma Jean."
Upon receiving the lyrics and initial demo, Wright immediately saw the project’s promise.
"Sparky covered the history so well, it intrigued me," says Wright. "I heard a melody and hook, and had to jump on board to bring it to life. It was also an opportunity to shine a light on many fellow trailblazers of the disco era whose talents were tarnished by the Disco Demolition in 1979. The whole project felt like the right idea, at the right time, with the right people."
The partnership soon grew to include disco pioneer Max Szadek, longtime assistant to Luther Vandross, acclaimed producer Bert Price, and legendary former Warner Records/RFC label president Ray Caviano. Together, this team has crafted a release that spans generations, cultures, and musical eras.
For Szadek, the moment couldn’t be more fitting.
"People are finally looking back and acknowledging the people, the voices, the clubs and the DJs that transcended borders and shaped culture around the world," he says.
Caviano concurs, pointing to a growing resurgence among younger audiences discovering the genre’s impact.
"There’s another resurgence starting," he notes. "Younger listeners are exploring music from the ’70s and early ’80s and recognising how disco changed everything. It was the DJs and dance floors that turned songs into hits and reshaped the industry."
Yet Ode To Disco goes beyond nostalgia, carrying a message of togetherness. Wright believes the principles that made disco powerful remain just as vital today.
"With today’s political climate the way it is, there’s a heavy-duty effort to divide people," she says. "Back when I first recorded disco, there was similar upheaval, but people found a way to dance, unite and believe in something beyond fighting each other. This song reminds people how important music is to bring us together."
The release comes with a comprehensive remix package that includes the original Radio Mix, Extended Mix, Jazz House Mix, Disco’s Biscuits Club Mix, and Nu-Disco Mix, ensuring the track appeals to both longtime disco fans and a fresh wave of dance music enthusiasts.
Part history lesson, part celebration, and part invitation to the dance floor, Ode To Disco captures the timeless spirit of a genre that continues to inspire artists and audiences nearly five decades after its initial golden age.
As the disco revival gains momentum, Norma Jean Wright is once again leading the way.
Bee Adamic
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