House News

After the labels last digital installments featuring artists like Urulu, Purple Velvet and ELEF, Kolorit
Records continues its journey into deepness and the origins of house. Catalogue #017 features two
well known heads, Jorge Takei and Thomas Sonora, who released on the likes of Suruba,
Nurvous, Rebirth and Klasse Recordings, but also introduces a new face to the labelfamily:
Sello (Moodmusic, WaziWazi, NeoVinyl).
For the A-Side, Jorge Takei and Sello team up and deliver a deep slow-jam, driven by warm, raw
drumwork and slowly builds into a soulish, 90s vibed vocal roller, that will drown you in a hot-tape-
salad. Going further more onto the dancefloor after 2am, Thomas Sonora's B-Side "Be Free",
comes with a straight groove aimed directly at the golden era of the loop. Constantly building, the
jam finds its relief when finally you're left with the full wonderful groove.
We see it as a new beginning, joining forces into a strong labelfamily, a sound rooted in funk and
classical house jams - we hope you dig it as much as we do.
Early support comes from friends of the family: Genius Of Time, Till Von Sein, Reznik, El_Txef_A,
Trickski, T.Williams, Sebastien Vorhaus, Round Table Knights, Hisham Zahran, GERD and Arttu.

Canadian producer Clarian delivers three melodic house numbers on his new 'Kill For Love EP' on Anjunadeep, supported by Sasha, Guy Gerber, Axel Boman and Lee Burridge.

Previously one half of Footprintz, Clarian has released on on Visionquest, Turbo, Life and Death and Culprit as a solo artist, not to mention his acclaimed collaborations with Guy Gerber and Seth Troxler. When not A&Ring Troxler's Soft Touch imprint, a discography he's inaugurated with this 'If There Light At The End' release, Clarian is a prominent figure in Berlin's nightlife scene when he's not trotting the globe between Paris, Dubai, Montreal, New York and London.

First up 'Kill For Love' kicks off the package with tantalising keys and mournful vocals, wrapped around a surging acid bassline. 'Lucid Dreamers' employs yet more acid licks and ebbing chords, whilst a spoken word sample floats softly above elegant rising melodies. 'I Was Born In Outer Space' concludes the EP with a trippy journey through otherworldly pads, undulating bassline and as a heady vox sings blissfully throughout.

The third Jungle Wonz release on Trax, again with Harry Dennis' gorgeous vocals.A real bench mark in the house sound of Chicago from Marshall Jefferson.

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Born in the distinctively Puerto Rican neighborhood of Lincoln Park Chicago, Ricardo was named after legendary Salsa singer Ricardo Ray. After major Puerto Rican displacement (urban renewal) Ricardo's parents settled in the Noble Square section of West Town for many years.

His music reflects a traditional House culture that goes beyond just sound or legendary stories. While his industry peers recite fond memories of The Music Box, The Bismark and other musical institutions - Ricardo sat in front of a big Pioneer Radio listening & recording mixes from Chicago radio stations WRRG, WBMX AM/FM & WGCI which included a hefty dose of early House Music, Italian Imports and Electro. But, it was the new sound of Chicago House that made a profound impact on his soul.

As a thirteen year old, when not infuriating teachers by pounding House beats on his desk, he was creating crude pause cassette tapes to a wood panel tape deck. Then in 1986 Ricardo got a taste of producing when his older brother brought home a newly introduced Casio RZ-1 & Casio CZ1000. Even though he was forbidden to touch the equipment it was the main thing he looked forward to whenever his brother was away. Later that year he was passed down some rough dj equipment from a dj friend which gave Ricardo the opportunity to play all the records in the household.

When the time came to pursue his artistic passion professionally, Ricardo created hundreds of rough tracks to ready himself. A chance meeting with musical genius Glenn Underground led to his assistance on Ricardo's first single "Termino Mi Amor" which Louie Vega signed almost immediately. As his knowledge and experience continued to grow, Ricardo began to create many memorable compositions on various labels even as the industry was undergoing major changes.

Currently, Ricardo is charted on endless playlist under his many guises: the Latin Soul Brothas, Yonurican, Defend:R,
******************* and of course Ricardo Miranda.

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After three years in the making and a lifetime of mutual respect, we are proud to welcome Todd Terry to join our list of legendary House Masters, with an album covering the sublime highlights from his incredible back catalogue.

With this anthology, Todd takes his rightful place amongst the likes of Masters At Work, Frankie Knuckles, Dennis Ferrer, Bob Sinclar and Heller & Farley on the House Masters roster: artists who represent house music at its innovative, pioneering best.

Included on his House Masters album are early underground tracks such as 'A Day In The Life', 'Weekend' and 'Can You Party', which at the time captured people's imagination and are now considered genre-defining classics. Global crossover anthems 'Keep On Jumpin' and 'Something Goin' On' were essential additions to the album; both tracks were pivotal moments in Todd's career and the wider house music landscape. Meanwhile Terry was skilfully balancing commercial remix work (such as the iconic Everything But The Girl's 'Missing', the first track on this compilation) with pure artistic projects and developing the generally deeper house momentum of his labels In House and Freeze. True to his ethos for always keeping things fresh and looking for the next new sound, Todd didn't want to saturate the album with only classic records; he has included more recent tracks such as 'You Make Me Happy', 'Ready To Go' and 'Drop That'.

Taking in his various collaborations, aliases and side projects, House Masters - Todd Terry has been curated to demonstrate every intriguing facet of his musical explorations. Adored by clubbers and revered by his fellow artists, the album documents how Todd Terry has built his longstanding reputation on surprising and delighting his listeners. The man himself says 'The album reflects the records the kids ask to hear when I DJ, some of the more familiar productions and hits alongside my newer productions. I think this is a totally relevant collection.'

Please relax as la maison complètement la porte presents to us the mysteries of the Dolphin Hotel Affair. Much has been written in Vancouver tabloids about the affair and the so-called Dolphin Manifesto that appeared shortly afterwards. Theories abound, but one thing that we know for sure is this is a brand new 30.5 cm disc release just for you. It's that (stereo) sound! Shouts 2 Scent Distributor!

This one has been in the making for a loooong time and we do believe you will agree it was worth the wait. TJ Kong has been releasing some serious vocal house masterpieces over the past year on Compost and other labels of fame, so it was only a matter of time before they ended up on WPH.
When it comes to vocals few do it better than Gustaph, the Belgian lead vocalist of Hercules & Love Affair and a close friend of the WPH family. Inside story: Gustaph provided non-credited (but paid) backing vocals for FCL's 'It's You' stormer. With TJ Kong Gustaph takes up the role of both lyrics writer and vocalist and does so to devastating effect in absolute perfect unison with the track provided by TJ Kong & Modular K. It's classic but very very fresh.

On the flipside TJ Kong & Modular K team up with French wonderboy Art of Tones aka Llorca for a trip into house music stabs & strings bliss. If the dream is always the same, we do hope this is the one you are re-dreaming. WPH TEN-3, niceness to the max!

repress soon Turbo Recordings presents the first in a series of club-conquering EPs from Duke Dumont. From his excellent Fabric mix to a pretty untouchable remixography that has seen him take on tracks by artists as diverse as Bat for Lashes, Mystery Jets and ZZT, Duke Dumont is the sort of artist embraced by people who know their shit. People like us. Pathfinders. Truthtellers. Heroes.

strictly limited 180g 12" vinyl, hand stamped, individually numbered, no digital.

Hailing from Århus, Denmark second largest city, Zaks feels closely connected to the rock, punk and experimental scene blooming in his hometown. The same DIY esthetics can be found throughout his own, idiosyncratic take on electronic music that, apart from being highly distinctive, is best to be described as incredibly versatile.
Central's sterling Dekmantel Records debut is spread out into a montage over four sides of vinyl - DKMNTL034 & DKMNTL035. On the second EP, the innocuous playfulness of 'Tubelife', the soulful and brooding 'Detour King' and the jazzy undertones of 'Politcal Dance' are colorfully-plumed dance tracks drawing on jazz-soul and deep house knitted together with impressive precession.

After the critically acclaimed Serge & Tyrell release a little while ago Alden Tyrell is back solo with a new Clone Jack For Daze. A double A-side release with modern jack tracks that nod to Chicago's tradition of making effective and fun tracks for the floor. These two tracks with a little jack nostalgia that will do the job! Mr Tyrell delivering in top form. Coming soon!

Cahoots Volume 5 presents tracks that firmly stand their own ground. From the deeper A-side offerings of Definition & Def:Play and We Are Mam, to the burly B-side beats of Ruff Stuff and Jus Nowhere, Volume 5 casts a wider net, capturing new artists that embody the pioneering spirit of house music.
Zürich's Definition & Def:Play collaborate as producers and label chiefs, running their imprint Definition:Music, with a catalog of excellent talent and releases including their own productions. Layering dubby percussion with melodic chords and rich, atmospheric pads, their track Synthesizer On My Knees', is a deep venture for the duo and continues to stretch the scope of the Cahoots sound.
Music is the Message' by We Are Mam brings an old school flavor that will keep heads nodding from start to finish. Living in Tuscany with an eye towards Chicago, Marco Celeri, under the moniker We Are Mam, brings his version of jack to Cahoots with right and tight percussion against filtered keys, string stabs and sampled vocals. Chock full of classic sounds, Marco's inspired productions can be found on labels such as Back to You and Legendary Sound Research. Additionally, Marco operates his label Roots Underground Records, releasing underground cuts heavily influenced by the old school.
Flipping the script on the B-side is Grooveat' by Ruff Stuff with a stomping beat, warehouse vibe, and a magnetic vocal that bring grit with a touch of soul to the dancefloor. A collaboration between Francois Le Roy and Nanni, the Ruff Stuff sound sits at the intersection of House, Techno & Garage, with a lookout towards the new school sounds of today. Milan-based Ruff Stuff has quality releases on Layers Label, Kolour Recordings, Release London, Street King and have recently launched their vinyl label, Ruff Stuff Music Ltd.
Closing out Volume 5 is Shoot Back' by Jus Nowhere. Hailing from Washington D.C., Jus Nowhere is the first Cahoots artists to represent the U.S.A. His range of styles and sounds can be found on labels such as Silence In Metropolis, Definition:Music, Four Fingers Hand and White Widow Records. Shoot Back' consists of tight percussion, wobbly synths, clipped vocal samples and some heavy bass that will drive any room insane. A regular in the D.C. scene, Jus Nowhere is also part of 'Rush Plus', a techno focused moniker with partner in crime, Jackson Ryland.

Hailing from Århus, Denmark second largest city, Zaks feels closely connected to the rock, punk and experimental scene blooming in his hometown. The same DIY esthetics can be found throughout his own, idiosyncratic take on electronic music that, apart from being highly distinctive, is best to be described as incredibly versatile.Central's sterling Dekmantel Records debut is spread out into a montage over four sides of vinyl - DKMNTL034 & DKMNTL035. On the first part of the mini-series, Zaks deviates between the deepest, vocal tinged house of 'Keep Love On Me', via breezy breakbeats ('This Is Hand'), to the lush ambient-jam 'Longest Way Between Two Point'.

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Lower East are proud to introduce the highly anticipated second release from Alexis Raphael. Club soundsystems far and wide are still resonating with the sound of his first release on Jamie Jones' and Lee Foss' critically acclaimed label: Hot Waves. Spaceship reached the top 10 in Beatport's deep house chart and received glowing reviews so what better time to introduce his next offering: Kitchens and Bedrooms.

Having championed underground dance sounds for many years now, DJ/producer Felix Dickinson really seems to be hitting his stride now, and on 'A Day's Reality', his second full length single for Futureboogie, Felix serves up perhaps his most accomplished works to date. Collaborating with legendary Chicago vocalist, Robert Owens (Fingers Inc/Frankie Knuckles), the pair produce a standout song that pulls on the very best of influences and delivers a modern day classic in the making. The 'Classic Mix' delivers some classic Chicago house tropes in abundance, Owen's vocals sounding just as good as ever digging into Dickinson's authentic production with it's timeless sound and energising vibes. An alternate 'Dedication Mix' is also served up, enlisting the musical directorship of Mikey Yamada and the live bass & guitars by Tsuyoshi Kosuga, both players from Japan whom Dickinson has forged a creative allegiance with. Brooklyn based Justin Van Der Volgen, supplier of fine sounds to labels like Golf Channel and Boogiefuturo, also joins the party with a version that further compliments the vocal prowess of Robert Owens. Selected DJ reactions: Craig Richards (Fabric) -

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After the stellar 'Ideas of Music' EP from Nubian Mindz, Anunnaki Cartel comes with a sonic slap to the face with one of the most exciting new artists we have heard in a long time. We are proud to be the first to unleash JASSS onto the world. This EP contains 4 tracks of sonic warfare that will ignite the sets of the bravest selectors. changes in drums throughout as the main groove continues to stomp through the remaining carnage.

The SHAG Edits hits Volume 4 welcoming David Glass, Timmy P and Two's Tones to the Roots For Bloom roster. David brings a big hitter with Tape Deck with its MC sampled vocal, Timmy's is drenched in sunshine for all the day parties this is sure to go off at and Two's Tones takes things on a jazz twist, with clever sampling but always that underlying groove that the Roots For Bloom label is known for. Fans of the previous releases wont be dissapointed.

General Ludd is Rich McMaster from New Jersey and Tom Marshallsay from Canterbury. The guys met at the Glasgow Art School, where Rich studied environmental art and Tom studied fine art. Their first collaborations were interactive sound installations, but that quickly gave way to all night music making sessions, some of which resulted in this fine twelve-inch. Both tracks have already become staples at Mister Saturday Night parties. Eamon tends to play the heady, "Brothers and Sisters," and Justin tends to play the absolutely crushing, "Woo Ha," but we're sure you'll like them both.

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Second Shan release on Running Back. This one has Chicago's Jack, leanings of New York garage dubs, Miami Bass methodology and breakbeat led rave signals all on one record and made for the dancing public's benefit. Includes the infamous 'Piano Mix' as heard in the Boiler Room with Ata and Gerd Janson back in November 2014. You better work!

Poland's Father And Son Records And Tapes presents its probably most adventurous release, four outer space excursions by DJ Sajko. Plock-based Pawel Bartnik is a musician and sound engineer, releasing solo or as a member of kIRk trio, one of the most forward-thinking contemporary Polish bands. Here he presents his highly unique blend of slow motion techno, dub, industrial music, folk, jazz and field recordings. From twisted psychedelic bangers for the late night raves through Eastern-flavoured operatic vocals to clicks and scratches from the deepest bowels of the Earth, "cutman" lands somewhere between precise, conceptual structures and free, open-minded improvisation. Different, fascinating and impressive.

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Originally released back in 2001 on Chicago's finest Nite Life Collective, The World Peace is one of Brian Harden's personal favourites among his many releases. Born in Chicago's southside and back by popular demand, Harden's back catalogue is full of gems, but it was after a series of coincidences that we decided to reissue two of the tracks on the original The World Peace EP, and then add a twist in the shape of an astounding remix by SIT, the duo formed by Cristi Cons and Vlad Caia.

In the past year or so, LPH has increasingly been turning its focus to Sweden, grabbing records by HNNY, M.D.C., and Name In Lights, and remixes from Korne´l Kova´cs and Shakarchi & Strane´us. The label's next release, an EP by Gothenburg-based newcomer, Andre´ Laos, indicates owners Nik Mercer and Jacques Renault have no intention of disassociating themselves from the nation!

The EP—titled Roundabout and loosely themed around traffic signals— will indubitable make its way to myriad spring and summer playlists; it's warm, smooth, juicy, and has just enough kick to make you woozy in the head while you succumb to its infectious hooks as they crawl up your spine and pluck your heartstrings. The fun starts with 'Detour,' a supple disco-infused boogie decked out with punchy keys, fuzzy female vocals, shimmering hats, and carefree drums that are ever so slightly behind the beat. If the track was a drink, it'd be an icy daiquiri, sweating in the sun. Following the original is Session Victim's remix, a decidedly more sultry and patient—albeit shorter—statement. Flush with horns and stuttered synth licks, the Germans' version sounds merrily drunk on wine and a full stomach.

Flip the record and find 'Yield,' another tropical ditty, though, unlike 'Detour,' it's urgent and more intense. Here, the rolling drums are sharp and pronounced, the vocals keenly in focus, and the melodies more rigid, but that doesn't mean the tune won't decimate dancefloors! The 12' is concluded with a melancholic ballad of sorts called 'One Way' that will give you gosebumps as it sways you to sleep (or out the door or into the moonless night, depending on where you're at). A robust and confident final statement, 'One Way' makes it clear that Roundabout is only the first of many chapters to come in Laos' book. Stay tuned.

The fourth release on The Martinez Brothers' Cuttin' Headz imprint, the bros from the Bronx come up with some old school flavored house vibes with their remix of the Basement Jaxx Feat. Sneak 'Sneakin' Toronto'. They snagged the remix package from the veteran electronic music duo as a lead in to the Basement Jaxx full length album 'Juno' expected to be released later in the fall on Atlantic Jaxx / Pias. The vocal version features a flurry of different spoken word phrases chopped up and filtered. The Dub is for the vocal-phobic members of the public - a bubbly slice of jackin' house that will brighten the dance floor.

Huge Support from :

Huxley
Ben Pearce
Catz n' Dogz
Art Department
Tensnake
Justin Martin
Joyce Muniz
Oliver $
Pezzner
Waifs & Strays
Thomas Schumacher
MANIK
Pirupa
Slam
Sidney Charles
PBR Streetgang
Brett Johnson
Horse Meat Disco

Strictly Rhythm continues its revitalised run of release with "I Love You" from newcomer Obas Nenor, with remixes coming from Andres and Luke Solomon.

"I Love You" intoxicates from its very first beat, an idiosyncratic house cut that wears its disco and soul influences very much on its sleeve. Driven by poignant strings and a heartfelt vocal, it breathes nostalgic life into any room in which it is played. The Andres remix beefs up the bottom end, with cosmic synths and a wandering bassline transforming the cut from poignant to powerful. Solomon's Body Edit further takes the track into dancefloor territory, with sharp percussion and an urgent groove making the track fully suitable for peaktime club play.

Fantastic reissue of Paradise's Deep Groove's seminal 'I Love' EP produced by Nelson 'Paradise' Roman. Originally released back in 91', this is one of the true holy grails of deep house. Kicking things off is the incredible deep hypnotic groove of 'I Love', which became a NYC Sound Factory classic in the hands of Junior Vasquez as well as receiving heavy rotation on the underground house scene. The next two tracks 'Hypnotic Flute' and 'Trance Dance' are both excellent but the other really outstanding track is the deep floating 'Inner mind' with its lush haunting synths and intricate rhythms. Top quality house music at its best!

Hot Creations deliver their first artist album of the year with the Parisien luminary Popof's, 'Love Somebody'.

Jamie Jones & Lee Foss' Hot Creations imprint has successfully straddled the gap between underground house & techno and more crossover vocal led disco-infused dance music since it was launched in 2010. The fourth artist album to be released on the label, Alexandre Paounov AKA Popof's long player elevates the chic beats and smooth rolling melodies of house music to new heights, opening the world to fresh palatable tastes through tracks such as 'Your Eyes' and 'Lidl Girl'.

Maintaining a grasp on the dancefloor, tracks like 'Pack n Rollin' and 'Going Back' strike back to Popof's roots as a former member of the free-party underground collective 'Heretik System' in Paris. While 'Words Gone' has already found great favour through remix treatment from Luciano, Marc Houle and Jamie Jones and the second single 'Going Back' features remixes from Eats Everything, Lee Foss, Oxia & Miss Kittin and Luca Donzelli & Mar T.

Sublimely captivating and with the right balance of emotion, 'Love Somebody' is a statement of intention for an artist with a heavy artillery of experience, ready to fire in new directions. This album is the perfect combination of hooky house rhythms, understated techno production and evocative vocal melodies that you'll hear everywhere this summer.

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Those notorious victims of session return to what we like to think of as their spiritual home, if not their physical one, with the brilliant Glow In The Dark EP, and if you thought Solomun and his neon nights were the only day-glow players in town it's time to think again as the SV boys slap on the luminous paint and head straight to the dancefloor.
First up we have Yes I Know which carries on where Good Intentions left off with their own inimitable blend of raw house, disco, soul and funk all put in the pot and stewed to perfection. We think this track is the epitome of a Session Victim DJ set with the vibe, energy and flow of a two hour party condensed into a very heady six and a half minutes of fun and frolics.
Next up we have Berlin young gun Max Graef in on remix duties, shaking things up in a Box Aus Holz style and fashion. He does a brilliant job retaining the vibe of the original but adds his own unique spin on it with a killer funked up bassline and fat groove for the floor.

Finally, we have title track Glow In The Dark, a classic SV-style filtering balearic beauty which unfolds over 7 minutes into a hand-raising, seratonin-boosting masterclass in modern-day lo-slung disco.

Horse whisperer by day and rhythm maker by night, Burak Sar aka SIS is next up on Crosstown's deeper offshoot Rebellion - delivering an essential EP packed full of groove, expertly winding textures, unexpected kicks and turns and cinematic allusions. 'Slider' is a groovy, eternally evolving masterpiece while the rolling 'Paspartou' builds with suspense and plays with haunting melodies and switching tempos and 'Breakers Paradise' flips the style with a more voice and FX heavy, minimal framework.

One of electronic music's most prolific producers, DJs, and live acts SIS, shot into the limelight in 2008 with releases on Cecille and Ricardo Villalobos' label Sei es Drum, which up until that point had only showcased Ricardo´s own productions. This well deserved wave of hype earned him the title of Groove Magazine's no.1 producer and Raveline's best newcomer award in 2008.

Second artist album 'Confidance' arrived last year on Cocolino and charted the artist's journey training as a horse whisperer while fully unleashing the wild and unbridled sonic energy SIS has become know for.

SIS is no stranger to the Crosstown Rebels catalogue having delivered the first ever Rebellion release and then later the 'Round Pen EP' on Crosstown Rebels in the summer of 2012. Other massive club records have appeared on esteemed labels such as Cocoon, 8Bit, Connaisseur and Get Physical.

Here's the ghetto ripoff from decabaret records. Ames Henry gives us 2 ghetto tech jams. Studyman delivers an acid mindfuck and Detroit's Jared Wilson is bursting acid and italo ! Beware booties are burning !!!

Tominori Hosoya is the project of Japanese track-maker Tomi Chair and for the past years he's been on a steadfast journey in the land of soulful house. His most recent offering on MixxRecords entitled "Life Goes On EP" includes four tracks, three originals and one Brothers' Vibe remix. Starting off with "Over The Sadness", the first piece is a laid back groove with a solid bass backbone animated by classic house hi-hats. "Strategy Meeting" gets peppered with wobbly synths, giving the cut a seemly acid vibe against a steady percussive background. With "32-33 (One Decision)", Tominori delves into his tribal side; keeping the focus on exotic drum patterns. The dreamy synth melody provides a contrasting yet fitting backline. For his remix of "Strategy Meeting", Brothers' Vibe goes full force and turns the track into a peak time floor killer, with a hypnotic percussive line....a SOLID PROJECT for certain!!

[ZZA] CD15 | DJ Fronter - Urra!
[ZZB] CD16 | Jayforce - Take Me
[ZZC] CD17 | Huxley - Widow
[ZZD] CD18 | ANNA - Odd Behaviour
[ZZE] CD19 | Darius Syrossian - Beetham Tower
[ZZF] CD20 | TKNO, Dee Marcus - EyewaveD

Tiger recitative was originated in Ethiopian desert in 1967, add a dash of dub to it, a pinch of noise and you got yourself a strange brew of the Holy Owl. Served on the side with remixes from Alexei Nikitin (Gost Zvuk), Nocow and The Pocket Acid Edition.

Kool Vibe's music today reflects the best of the 90s House music sounds that he manages to capture so well. After releasing on My Love Is Underground & Traxx Underground in 2011 and 2012, the French producer launched his very own label KV Records in 2013.
Here he comes back with a new solo project on his own label : The Black & White Project (Pt.1 & Pt.2) Both records will be sold separately after an interval of one month. These two EPs invite you to a musical journey through 8 tracks which definitely prove Mr. Vibe's unconditional love for House music. Every track is a dedication to the essential vibes of the 90s and a joyful reminder of those original days when House music was in the making.