Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, 1987-1988
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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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Robert Hood: Motor: Nighttime World 3
The tracks here range widely in tempo and style, but they all retain the nuance and musicality of Detroit techno at its best.
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Craig Loftis, Renaissance Man
The producer, DJ, sound engineer, and dance club furniture builder who has been part of Chicago’s house music scene since its inception.
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Have a Few Get Some: Tiger Jigsaw
Patrick Swayze is the inspiration.
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Amir Alexander: Gutter Flex EP
If Mizek continues to unearth such quality productions, this will be a label to watch.
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VA: Jerome Derradji Presents: 122 BPM – The Birth of House Music
Still Music’s 3-CD set tells the story of Nemiah Mitchell Jr. (Mitchbal) and Chicago Connection Records.
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