Right Back To You (Extended Mix)

Posted July 4, 2012

Track: Right Back To You (Extended Mix)

Artist: Ten City

Year: 1988

Label: Atlantic

Ten City was a Chicago-based R&B group with house pinnings under the tutelage of producer and house pioneer Marshall Jefferson.  The group was led by vocalist Byron Stingily who later left the group to pursue what's been an especially active and successful solo career.  The extended version of Right Back to You was mixed by fellow Chicagoan Steve "Silk" Hurley and warrants classic status for its drawn out pumping bassline - the perfect compliment to Stingily's silky smooth falsetto vocals.  Horn stabs add a nice touch and were incorporated liberally on the NY mix.

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Ten-City-Right-Back-To-You/master/94845

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Tagged as 1988, ten city, chicago house, garage house, vocals, byron burke, byron stingily, herb lawson, and steve silk hurley

U Got Me

Posted July 4, 2012

Track: U Got Me

Artist: Intruder

Year: 1992

Label: Murk Records

90s Miami house gets a lot of love here.  If you're new, you can catch up with reviews for other old school Miami tracks like On My Mind, Been A Long Time, Some Lovin', Reach For Me, and Set U Free.  Anyway, today's selection is U Got Me -  another Oscar G and Ralph Falcon production, this one released on Murk under the Intruder alias.  As if there was any doubt, U Got Me features that distinctive super deep hypnotic bass groove, the defining element of all 90s Miami house bangers.  This cut is also balanced with some industrial percussion elements to underscore its dark vibe.

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Intruder-U-Got-Me/release/2151

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Tagged as 1992, deep house, miami, ralph falcon, oscar gaetan, and oscar g

Caught In The Middle (Def Classic Mix)

Posted June 14, 2012

Track: Caught In The Middle (Def Classic Mix)

Artist: Juliet Roberts

Year: 1994

Label: Reprise Records

Caught In The Middle was an early 90s pop/uptempo R&B hit that was readily remixable and transformed into a dance track.  David Morales has done a number of Roberts tracks, but his work on Caught In The Middle shines especially bright.  The extended intro features some excellent vocal dubbing before the piano licks and smooth vox carry the song the rest of the way.

 

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Juliet-Roberts-Caught-In-The-Middle/release/92394

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Tagged as 1994, juliet roberts, garage house, david morales, and vocals

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

Cascades Of Colour (Danny Tenaglia's Edit of the Saffron Mix)

Posted April 26, 2012

Track: Cascades Of Colour (Danny Tenaglia's Edit of the Saffron Mix)

Artist: The Ananda Project

Year: 1998

Label: Nite Grooves

The Ananda Project is one of the aliases of producer Chris Brann, probably best known for this track. Cascades of Colour is another favorite - ambient heavy with bittersweet lyrics and layered vocals that conjure images of a tropical atmosphere.  I'm partial to Danny Tenaglia's mix which maintains the laid back vibe but provides beats that pack a bigger punch than the original.

 

Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Ananda-ProjectFeat-Gaelle-Adisson-Cascades-Of-Colour/master/124926

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Tagged as 1998, deep house, danny tenaglia, the ananda project, christopher brann, wamdue project, and gaelle addison

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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.  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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