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Reach ("Little" "More" Mix)

Posted May 29, 2012

Track: Reach ("Little" "More" Mix)

Artist: Lil' Mo' Yin Yang

Year: 1995

Label: Strictly Rhythm

Reach is a thoroughly original Sound Factory gem that found worldwide success due to its hypnotic production - a collaboration between Lil' Louie Vega and Erick Morillo (hence the Lil' Mo' alias).  The track features infectious vocal dubbing mastery that, in tandem with a siren effect, build the song up to dizzying heights.  Reach has a dark underground vibe, but remains danceable and can be enjoyed by the masses.  You can put this cut in the Sound Factory Hall of Fame.

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Lil-Mo-Yin-Yang-Reach/release/8576

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Tagged as lil mo yin yang, erick morillo, louie vega, 1995, and progressive house

Ultra Flava (Original Flava)

Posted April 23, 2012

Track: Ultra Flava (Original Flava)

Artist: Heller & Farley Project

Year: 1995

Label: AM:PM

Ultra Flava was first produced as a dub version for Ultra Naté's How Long - a track from her 1993 album One Woman's Insanity.  Take a listen to Heller & Farley's (mixed under the Fire Island alias) remix of How Long and you'll instantly recognize the genesis of this track:


Slowly but surely the underground scene was buzzing about this mix, requesting a proper release.  Two years later, Heller & Farley delivered the goods with the release of Ultra Flava (title paying homage to Ultra Naté') - laying down one of the all time most infectious organ grooves to the delight of DJs and clubgoers worldwide.  Moreover, the track is perfectly balanced with first rate percussion elements.  There's been many remixes over the years, but nothing has topped the original IMO.

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Heller-Farley-Project-Ultra-Flava/master/94468

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Tagged as 1995, heller & farley project, pete heller, terry farley, uk, organ, and cowbell

Giv Me Luv

Posted April 19, 2012

Track: Giv Me Luv

Artist: Alcatraz

Year: 1995

Label: Yoshitoshi Recordings

Giv Me Luv is one of the all time deepest and darkest, chill-inducing deep house bangers.   There's solid remixes out there, but why mess with the original? It's gold on wax.  The track starts off with an unassuming 4/4 beat before a funkier bassline and percussion effects are laid down. Once that feel is established, the song's signature synth hook is released.  But this isn't any ol' synth hook, this is a devastating, super-fat hook pulled from the fiery infernos of hell.  It's dark, heavy, and unrelenting.  Played loudly enough and you won't hear yourself think, it just straight-up shakes your brain.  After a masterful drop at around the 3:30 mark, vocals kick in and carry the track through the end.  All in all, it's a 8 and a half minute odyssey crafted by Jean-Phillippe Aviance and Victor Imbres and you'll be sorry it has to end.

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Alcatraz-Giv-Me-Luv/master/106683

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Tagged as 1995, alcatraz, deep house, jean-phillippe aviance, victor imbres, and tribal house

We Can Make It (The I Believe Dub)

Posted May 15, 2011

Track: We Can Make It (The I Believe Dub)

Artist: Moné

Year: 1995

Label: AM:PM / Strictly Rhythm

Moné (real name Ramona DeSouza) saw success as a house vocalist in the mid-90s, with a handful of charting singles to her credit.  We Can Make It ultimately reached #1 on Billboard's dance chart and was mixed and remixed all sorts of ways.  The I Believe Dub is the best of the bunch, nicely layering Moné's soulful vocals over a catchy organ groove.

And check out Tommy D's Epic Adventure - Mid 90's organ house in full effect!

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Mon%C3%A9-We-Can-Make-It/master/134475


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Tagged as 1995, vocals house, moné, garage house, brian tappert, roy grant, ramona desouza, and organ

Magic Carpet Ride

Posted April 1, 2011

Track: Magic Carpet Ride

Artist: Mighty Dub Katz

Year: 1995

Label: Eye Of  The Storm / Southern Fried Records

Before Fatboy Slim became a household name, Norman Cook was tearing up house charts with his other aliases like Pizzaman and The Mighty Dub Katz.  With its catchy Latin trumpet sample (taken from Yo Soy Cubano (1972) by the Chakachas), Magic Carpet Ride achieved crossover success and plenty of club play in the mid-90s.  If you're really sharp-eared, you'll catch the sample of Tree Frog!

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Mighty-Dub-Katz-Magic-Carpet-Ride-07/master/94830

Tons of remixes - One of the better ones is Magic Carpet Ride 07' (Young Punx Remix):

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Mighty-Dub-Katz-Magic-Carpet-Ride-07/release/973588

And here's another recent one (2010) I'm diggin'  by DJ Toomekk from Romania:

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Tagged as 1995, fat boy slim, norman cook, mighty dub katz, uk, electro, and young punx

Set U Free (Fever Mix)

Posted March 6, 2011

Track: Set U Free (Fever Mix)

Artist: Planet Soul

Year: 1995

Label: Strictly Rhythm

Planet Soul was a Miami house duo consisting of producer George Acosta and the late vocalist Nadine Renée (later replaced by Brenda Dee).  They're known for their massive crossover hit, Set U Free, which peaked at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995.  I love this song.  It combines a Miami style bone-shaking bassline with an infectious rhythm-shifting tempo, and a perfect execution of the Planet Rock-esque electro bass sound.  The vocals of Renée (heard on the original release) are flawless.  Don't hate on crossover jams - this one deserved all the attention it got in the 90s.

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Planet-Soul-Set-U-Free/master/113915

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Tagged as 1995, electro, deep house, george acosta, nadine renee, and brenda dee

Heaven Knows (I Can't Understand) (Angel's Factory Dub)

Posted November 30, 2010

Track: Heaven Knows (I Can't Understand) (Angel's Factory Dub)

Artist: Angel Moraes (ft. Basil Rodericks)

Year: 1995

Label: TRIBAL America

Angel Moraes is a longtime NY producer and remixer, regarded for his deep beats and industrial sounds.  If you like the kind of music that bumps so hard you swear there's a subwoofer in your chest, than Moraes is your man.  Heaven Knows (I Can't Understand) is a real monster of a track and this dub version is my mix of choice.

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Angel-Moraes-Featuring-Basil-Rodericks-Heaven-Knows-I-Cant-Understand/release/43778

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Tagged as angel moraes, 1994, 1995, basil rodericks, and deep house

Deep Inside (Masters At Work Mix)

Posted October 31, 2010

Track: Deep Inside (Masters At Work Mix)

Artist: Hardrive

Year: 1995 (original release was 1993)

Label: Sound of Ministry

This is one of those stop-drop-and listen tracks that freezes conversations in mid-sentence and bring the focus back to the music when it you hear it in a club.  It should come with a label - WARNING:  May cause hands in the air and involuntary head bobbing.  Barbara Tucker has an amazing set of pipes and she's not afraid to use them against the backdrop of this garage house MAW masterpiece.  Play loud to fully appreciate!

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Hardrive-Deep-Inside-Remixes/release/1778854

And check out the Crazy Bell Mix if you want some more.

FYI: Drum elements lifted from Cloud 9 - Do You Want Me (1993).  YouTube * Discogs

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Tagged as deep house, 1995, barbara tucker, masters at work, louie vega, hardrive, maw, 1993, and garage house
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This site profiles my favorite classic house tracks. Most selections are from the 80s and 90s with a strong - but not exclusive - deep house, progressive and old school Chicago influence. I could never fully warm up to acid house, overly ambient tracks, or anything that bumps >135bpm. Since many have asked, there's no single definition of classic house music, but Ishkur has an excellent guide to electronica music that can serve as a primer for anyone interested.  I know some of the videos get pulled due to copyright issues - just search on YouTube since most stuff gets re-upped anyway. 

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