Zweiter Teil der „House Sound of Chicago“ Serie, erschienen 1987 auf BCM Records und auf DJ International. Mit zum Teil exklusiven Mixen und Songs.

Dies ist der zweite und letzte Teil der Serie bei BCM Records. [Vol.1]. Das Label hat zum Abschluss 1988 die BCM House Box veröffentlicht.

Das Album wurde auch von DJ International veröffentlicht (mit abweichender Tracklist – siehe unten)

Das UK Label London Records / FFRR hatte eine eigene Serie mit diesem Titel.
Siehe hierzu auch die anderen Beiträge: Vol.I, Vol.II, Vol. III

Die 8 Songs des Albums:

mit den Original Liner Notes vom Album.

Loleatta Holloway – So Sweat

Exklusiver Mix 8:57

Label: D.J. International Records #DJ 930

Written: Emanuel Turner
Producer: Farley „Jackmaster“ Funk
Co-Producer: Rocky Jones
Keyboards: Danny Wilson, Joe Smooth, Peter Black

This is an exclusive mix not avaible on the soon to be released 12″ single. Loleatta’s classic recordings on Salsoul Records and Streetwise include: Hit & Run, Love Sensation, Crash Goes Love and her solo on Dan Hartman’s Relight my Fire will long be remembered. She’s back with a TALL HOUSE sound.

Peter Black – I Can’t Stop

Exklusiver Song 6:06

Label: D.J. International Rec. #DJ 919 Test Pressung

Written: Peter Black
Producer: Peter Black
Co-Producer: Joe Smooth

Nur als Test Pressung 1986 erschienen unter dem Namen „Carrion“ (alias von Peter Black)

Performed by Peter himself, an accomplished musician, formerly of the group J.M. Silk with Jazz and Rock influences. This HOUSE sound is getting a big following among HOUSE people.

Frankie Hollywood and Ricky D. – Feel the Fire

Exklusiver Mix 6:47
Mixed by Rocky Jones

Label: D.J. International Records #DJ 933

Written: Frankie „Hollywood“ Rodriguez
Producer: Frankie Hollywood, Rocky Jones
Co-Producer: Chip E.
Vocals: Ricky Dillard (Ricky D.)
Thanks to Joe Smooth

Frankie Hollwood’s first record was with the House Rockers called „Everybody Do it“. Ricky Dillard first appeared outside his church choir for the session on D.J. International Records. His strong powerful vocals have put him on quite a few HOUSE records. But on „FEEL THE FIRE“ his vocals have given this a CLASSIC HOUSE, soul feel… the genuine thing. Though there is a fuller music arrangement on a 12″ single, this exclusive LP mix is the essential.

Chip E. – If You Only Knew

Radio Edit 4:19
1986, Mixed by Chip E.

Label: D.J. International Records #DJ 779

Written: Irwin Larry Eberhart II (Chip E.), Lady Meia
Producer: Chip E. & The Boyz/Joe Smooth
Vocals: Jack N. House (Danny Wilson & Kevin Irving)

Chip E., known as the Godfather of House, the originator of the term: „Jack Your Body“ in his classic E.P. „Time to Jack“ which includes „Its House“. Another classic, „Like This“, shows Chip as a major trendsetter. On this track his brilliant fusion of sound is present. Jack N. House’s vocals, will bring his talents into the spotlight.

„Mystery of Love“ is considered a cult classic, desribed as eerie and haunting; this follows that tradition of unique style.

Full House – Communicate

Sprint Appella Mix 4:19
Mixed by Farley Jackmaster Funk

Label: D.J. International Records #DJ 926

Written: Danny Wilson, Richie Patterson
Producer: Danny Wilson
Vocals: Richie Patterson

Danny Wilson, formerly of J.M. Silk, teams up with Richie Patterson, a vocalist with outstanding talent. There is no mistake about this duo. They have a hot sound. This excerpt is from on of the 12″ single mixes.

Nightstar* – Body Groove (Get in the Groove)

Radio Mix 4:18

Label: Underground #UN 106

Written: Craig Simpkins (K. Fingers), Shannon South
Producer: Rocky Jones
Vocals: Shannon South
Keyboards, Drum Programming, Background Vocals: K. Fingers, Hot Hands „Hula“, Chip E., Kevin Irving and Joe Smooth

*= Name der Band auf dem Label „Nipestar“, auf der Demo „Nitestar“

A young group with their debüt single using unusual sounds including that of a real flute with a great chant provided by Chip E. This radio mix will give you the groove.

Darryl Pandy – Work your Body

Exklusiver Song 6:37

Label: D.J. International Rec. #DJ 900 Promo

Producer: Rocky Jones

Der Song wurde nicht veröffentlicht und erschien nur als White Label Promo.
Der gleichnamigen Titel von Professor Funk von 1986, inkl. der Bassline von First Choice – Let No Man Put Asunder, diente als Grundlage für diesen Song.

Der Song erschien nur auf dem BCM Sampler.

This is a masterpiece of HOUSE that appeals to everyone. Darryl has – together with Farley ‚Jackmaster‘ Funk – been credited with popularizing this style of HOUSE MUSIC. This special mix will not be available on the 12″.

Original Liner Notes (BCM und DJ International Release)

What is HOUSE MUSIC? It is the evolution of modern music. Soul and Gospel are its biggest influences, but Rock, Jazz, Pop, Blues and Dance all make a showing here.

HOUSE MUSIC like all other forms of music, is for dancing, but what sets it apart from everything else is that it is more out front. HOUSE gives people more of what they enjoy dancing to. It dominates your senses with its compelling beat, subtle melodies and soulful vocals. The music is hypnotic, raw and powerful.

Up from the underground the music was originally created be D.J.s and musicians for their own use but quickly got into the Hotmix/Mastermix shows (the only type of radio acceptance other than college stations.) There it received mass acceptance showing the widest demographics of any music. It appealed to all economic, age and race variables. HOUSE MUSIC is so diverse – there are so many types of HOUSE MUSIC that those who think it is only a passing fad would probably have said the same thing about ROCK & ROLL, or would have said that R&B MUSIC appeals only to blacks.
This is the most exciting music scene anywhere, hitting with the energy of the bomb in ENGLAND, GERMANY and all of EUROPE as well. It is music for all mankind because it’s TIME TO JACK!

Die DJ International Records Ausgabe

Sound of Chicago House Music Vol. II

Der Sampler erschien zuvor auch auf DJ International Records als Vol. II, wobei es unter dem Titel „Sound of Chicago House Music“ kein Vol. I gibt, sondern der Sampler „The House Sound of Chicago“ Vol.1 ist der Vorgänger.

Abweichend von der BCM Release ist hier der letzte Track von Frankie Knuckles statt von Darryl Pandy.

Frankie Knuckles – You Can’t Hide

Chip E. Mix 4:14

Label: D.J. International Records #DJ 923

Cover Version von Teddy Pendergrass Klassiker „You Can’t Hide From Yourself“ von 1977
Written: Gamble & Huff
Producer: Chip E., Frankie Knuckles, Joe Smooth

Produced by Frankie Knuckles, Joe Smooth and Chip E. A remake of Teddy Pendergrass‘ „Gamble & Huff“. This is a masterpiece of HOUSE that appeals to everyone. Frankie has been credited with popularizing this style of HOUSE MUSIC at his club, the Warehouse. This is an excerpt from a Chip E. mix that will not be available on the 12″.

Presseschau:

Auf dem Sampler werden einige Magazine zitiert:

THE BOLDEST DANCE MUSIC ON THE PLANET

Spin Magazine, Barry Walters

THE NEXT DANCE CRAZE

Rolling Stone Magazine

THE MOST TALKED ABOUT MUSIC SCENE

Playboy, Nelson George

NATION’S HOTTEST DANCE MUSIC

Chicago Tribune, Daniel Brogal

THE SOUND OF THE MOMENT

New Music Express, Stuart Cosgrove

THE FINEST CLUB BEAT

Melody Maker

FRESH BREEZE BLOWS IN FROM THE WINDY CITY

Village Voice, Carol Cooper

HOTTEST MUSIC FROM ANYWHERE

Rock Pool Magazine, Richard Sweret