9th Creation: A Step Ahead
9th Creation was one of the funkiest bands to emerge from the West Coast in the 1970s, but stardom was always just out of reach. Continue reading
Let’s Dance Records: Mike Macharello & Duane Thamm Jr., Chicago 1983-85
One of the first Chicago house music labels was started by Mike Macharello.
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Ron Hardy Mixes Part 2
Ron Hardy Muzic Box mixes courtesy of Marcus Chapman–playlists and track IDs. Continue reading
Terry Farley Presents Acid Thunder
More Definitive Original Acid and Deep House 1985-1991; a 5-disc compilation from Harmless Continue reading
Hakim Murphy: Murph Tone Jack Session Remixes
Murphy calls on four Chicago producers to remix his superb single from last spring.
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Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, 1987-1988
WBMX mixes and playlists Continue reading
Jerome Derradji Presents Bang The Box! The Lost Story Of AKA Dance Music, Chicago 1987-88
I wrote liner notes for this Still Music compilation out Oct 15.
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Jerome Derradji Presents Kill Yourself Dancing: The Story of Sunset Records Inc. Chicago 1985-89
I’m proud to share this project I worked on with Jerome Derradji at Still Music.
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Jesse Saunders: “On and On”
Where house music began.
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DJ International Magazine
Rocky Jones used the name “D.J. International” for this magazine, years before founding his famous record label.
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