909originals catches up with Roland Clark (909 Originals)

By |2023-07-03T16:01:12-05:00July 3rd, 2023|DJ, Entertaiment, House, House Music, House Music History, Interviews, Music News, New Release, New York, producer|

As a producer, songwriter, DJ and vocalist, Roland Clark is probably one of the busiest artists in dance music. The New York native came to prominence with house cuts such as Who Keeps Changing Your Mind, under the alias South Street Player, as well as I Get Deep, released in 2000, while over the years he has loaned his iconic [...]

Rhythms of Revolution: The Intersection of House Music and Queer Spaces (Gray Area)

By |2023-06-27T18:08:09-05:00June 27th, 2023|Chicago, Dublin, Gay, Gray Area, LGBTQIA+, London, New York, San Francisco, Uncategorized|

In celebration of Pride Month, we're taking a rhythmic journey through time, tracing the transformative footprints of some of the world's most influential LGBTQ+ club spaces in the oasis of house music. From the disco-fueled dance floors of Chicago's Warehouse to the pulsing beats of New York's Paradise Garage; from Dublin's Mother, a cornerstone of [...]

New York’s DJ Disciple and Henry Kronk Write Legendary Book: The Beat, the Scene, the Sound (thatdrop.com)

By |2023-05-31T21:07:03-05:00May 31st, 2023|Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, House, House Music, House Music History, Interviews, New York, Review|

First stop and hit play on the GRAMMY-nominated DJ Disciple‘s ‘Whole World Party’ as you continue to read into the vetted Producer’s eye-opening perspective of the house music culture in conjunction with, Henry Kronk, the Co-Author of the book, The Beat, the Scene, the Sound : A DJ’s Journey through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New [...]

My House Radio’s James Hall Interviews David Ohana Aviance

By |2023-05-22T17:50:08-05:00May 22nd, 2023|Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, electronic music, Interviews, New York, producer, Promotional|

JH: Hey David, it is truly a pleasure to sit down with you. We haven’t talked to much since ADE, but I wanted to tell you I’m loving the new EP “The Light.” How are you feeling about it and what inspired it? DOA: DJ Susan Morabito and I got together to work on [...]

Rediscovering Victor Simonelli (5Mag)

By |2023-04-16T13:05:13-05:00April 16th, 2023|5 Magazine, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, House, House Music, House Music History, Interviews, New York, producer|

Three generations of dance music DJs, producers & fans have been enlightened and inspired by the funky, souled’up testament of Victor Simonelli. A new collection focuses attention on his deeply influential early ’90s house tracks. It’s happened a million times, it’s happened every day for more than 30 years and it’s probably also happened [...]

Dancers Wanted: The Craigslist Ad That Kept NYC’s House Music Scene Alive (medium.com)

By |2023-04-08T11:55:12-05:00April 8th, 2023|Classics, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, House, House Music, House Music History, New York|

In New York City, the side hustle is a right of passage- a bridge to a paid utility bill, new social circles or eventual career pivots. Landing a side job often traces back to one ubiquitous website: Craigslist. Anyone who skimmed the New York City “gigs” and “talent” section between 2005–2021 might recall the [...]

Todd Terry keeps us jumpin’ with a selection of his own classic house records (The Sun)

By |2023-03-08T22:42:27-06:00February 26th, 2023|African American, black History Month, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, House, House Music, House Music History, Interviews, New York, Todd Terry|

Mark Gwinnett GRAMMY Award nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry is one of electronic music's enduring legends, presiding over the church of house for three decades earning him the nick name Todd the God. Todd’s classic tracks Jumpin' and Keep On Jumpin' have been brought to the forefront again recently when much [...]

House Music Is Back. Let’s Remember Its Roots. (Harper’s Bazaar)

By |2023-02-06T23:10:57-06:00February 6th, 2023|African American, black History Month, Chicago, Dance Music, House, House Music, House Music History, New York|

Drake, Beyoncé and more have brought the genre back into the mainstream. But it's always been the sound of Black queer resistance. BY LYNNÉE DENISE.  PUBLISHED: JUN 30, 2022 NURPHOTO//GETTY IMAGES First things first, house music is Black queer music. A vehicle used to transcend earthly troubles and a soundtrack for the disappearing of bodies on dance [...]

A DJ Guide To Black Dance Music Classics — From Chicago House To New Jersey Club (okayplayer.com)

By |2023-02-05T17:34:31-06:00February 5th, 2023|African American, Baltimore, black History Month, Chicago, Classics, Dance Music, Detroit, DJ, House, House Music, House Music History, New Jersey, New York, okayplayer|

Photo Credit: Simon King/Redferns Amid Beyoncé and Drake dropping dance-centric albums, here’s a guide to the classics of Black dance music subgenres — from Chicago house to Baltimore Club. Thanks to Beyoncé and Drake releasing their own respective dance-centric albums — Renaissance and Honestly, Nevermind — there’s been a renewed interest in dance music — specifically Black dance music — in the mainstream. In [...]

DOTDOTDOT RECORDS: FOR THE LOVE OF HOUSE MUSIC (DMCWORLD MAGAZINE)

By |2022-12-23T10:05:03-06:00December 23rd, 2022|Biography, Clubs - Nightlife, Dance Music, DJ, DMCRECORDS Magazine, House Music, Interviews, miami, Music, New York, producer|

A bastion of quality music, New York-born, Miami-based label dotdotdot records (stylized …records) is a real favourite with house heads worldwide. Synonymous with forward-thinking house music that has made a global impact and with a signature sound full of heart and dancefloor heft, the label is behind huge hits like Colonel Abrams’ ‘Music Is The [...]

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