Past Due Records is thrilled to announce the reissue of ‘You Make It Harder,’ a long-lost gem from the 1980s NYC dance music scene, originally released as a 7 inch single for the WBLS Budweiser Showdown under the name Contreras / Sokolov / Milgrom. This rare boogie funk record, known only to a select few aficionados, is now available for the first time as a 12 Inch single, featuring four additional unreleased tracks that perfectly capture the Ray Contreras Bands multicultural, synth-driven funk. The release includes a full sleeve and the story of the bands journey, from winning the legendary WBLS Budweiser Showdown to their near-miss at the national finals.

• A1 You Make It Harder
• A2 Wishful Thinking
• B1 If You Want My Love
• B2 I Can Feel Your Heartbeat
• B3 Miami Girl