VA – Genesis Tracks Vol.2 [SIS027]

July 20, 2016August 23, 2022 hipodromedetroit house, eric cloutier, kai alce, patrice scott, reggie dokes, sistrum recordingsLeave a comment

Sistrum welcomes the second installment in the Genesis Tracks series, bringing together four special cuts from Patrice Scott, Reggie Dokes, Eric Cloutier and Kai Alce. Label head, Patrice Scott opens the EP right – setting the tone with a smooth excursion into lush chord stabs and deep, low end vibrations. Vintage strings ride high, while tinkling jazz keys dance amongst the waveforms, making for yet another future classic in the Sistrum lineage. Mr. Reggie Dokes offers up nothing less than a baptism by sound for his contribution, going deep with reverberant rhythms and crisp synth work, crafting an interstellar afro journey of the highest order. Keeping the quality at its highest, Eric Cloutier’s entry is a deep, techy mover – designed to lock the dancefloor into a hypnotic state. Drifting strings provide the foundation for highly modulated, gritty chord stabs to lead the way through the darkest of dancefloors. Kai Alce rounds out the EP in fine form – stripping things back to the essentials. ‘Jelly’ is raw, bouncy goodness, simply put. The filtered down acid-esque bassline is nothing short of a call to movement for all believers in the authentic sounds of house music.

Brian Harden – Chicago To Detroit (Remixes Part 1) [D3E002X]

July 20, 2016November 18, 2024 hipodromebrian harden, byron the aquarius, d3 elements, d3 recordings, deep house, detroit house, patrice scottLeave a comment

This EP features 3 remixes, one By Brian himself and the others by Detroit’s Patrice Scott and Atlanta’s Byron The Aquarius. First up is man of the moment, Byron The Aquarius with his ethereal take on the original. With it’s cosmic sounds weaving in and out, Byron manages to infuse his soulful sound on the track to take it to a otherworldly territory. Brian is up next with his “Chicago Sur Seine Mix”, introducing a steel drum and some beautiful pads that are reminiscent of 808 State’s, Pacific 202. While still keeping with the original’s pace, this remix has more of a down tempo feel, and would fit perfectly in those late night/early morning sets. Finally Patrice Scott delivers a more beat driven Detroit take on the original, with an emphasis on the hi hats and clap that really gives the track that driven feel. While still paying respect to the original, half way through Patrice takes it to another level with his atmospheric keys that round off a great remix EP.

Omar-S – Desert Eagle [AOS902]

June 16, 2016November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, detroit house, fxhe records, omar sLeave a comment

New Omar-S 12″ on his own FXHE Records. Side A, “Desert Eagle” is the type of melodic track that just makes you feel good, with floaty keys over a consistent bass line to keep the feet moving. On the flip is, “Cry Me A River” – a simple yet effective house track that relies on 909 drums, a dusty vocal sample, and strings to put you over the edge.

VA – Detroit Electronic Quarterly Vol.7 [DEQ007]

May 24, 2016September 12, 2023 hipodromecompilation, deep house, detroit electronic quarterly, detroit house, gary martin, gustav brovold, house, marshall applewhite, mike clark, quinton mcrae, the valley and the mountain, todd modesLeave a comment

Detroit Electronic Quarterly (DEQ) Magazine Issue # 7 LP: It’s a slick, compilation from Detroit Artists Mike Clark, Todd Modes, Gary Martin, Gustav Brovold, Marshall Applewhite, The Valley and the Mountain and Quinton McRae.

Omar-S – The Best [AOS4000]

April 12, 2016August 23, 2022 hipodromealbum, alex smith, amp fiddler, big strick, detroit house, divinity, fxhe records, john f.m., kyle hall, norm talley, o b ignitt, omar s, tom buggsLeave a comment

The Best Omar S, newest album simply reflects the singer, songwriter/producer’s brilliant career- always vogue, forever moving forward, yet transcending trend to find its place among the classics. The 11 selections gracing album, produced by Omar S is just what you never expect from a modern entertainment legend.

Mike Huckaby – Shifting Gears EP [HB008]

April 12, 2016September 11, 2024 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, half baked records, mike huckabyLeave a comment

For the 8th installment of their record label, Half Baked invite long time friend and Detroit legend Mike Huckaby to join the record label family. He comes with something very special in two rolling deep house tracks presented on a 12-inch picture disc. Both tracks have Mike’s signature touch, jazzy, smooth keys and rolling bass in a way that only Huckaby knows how, he really has delivered once again. Mike’s knowledge of his machines and software shows here as he comes with something super classy for daytime or night.

Patrice Scott – The Detroit Upright EP [SIS026]

April 12, 2016March 26, 2024 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, patrice scott, sistrum recordingsLeave a comment

Label head, Patrice Scott returns to the controls for his next offering of sonic impressionism. The Detroit Upright EP features two choice cuts of pure soul. Patrice’s musical foundation was laid and developed in Detroit and the inspiration continues to this day.

Halvtrak – Empty Spool EP [TD001]

April 10, 2016March 28, 2023 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, halvtrak, topic driftLeave a comment

First release on the vinyl only Label Topic Drift comes from Halvtrak. This 4 track EP got some detroit house influences and easy going chill out vibes on B1.

Marcellus Pittman – Sneak Attack / Random Acts of Insanity [UNI1003]

February 29, 2016April 19, 2023 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, marcellus pittman, unirhythm recordsLeave a comment

Amid whispers of a new album from Unirhythm boss and Three Chairs stalwart Marcellus Pittman, two tracks from his excellent debut LP Pieces finally get committed to wax. It’s a shame Pieces never got a vinyl release, but the chance to grip “Sneak Attack” and “Random Acts Of Insanity” on 12″ should not be passed up. This 12″ was actually released in ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ white label format in 2014, but finally gets a proper issue! For those that don’t have the LP, “Sneak Attack” is a curious concoction, with Syclops style electronics occasionally flowering over deep, dusty, intricately programmed rhythms. “Random Acts Of Insanity” feels a little bolder in approach, though its’ rich chords and odd, off-kilter rhythm track are contrasted with some notably bonkers electronic touches.

Scott Ferguson – Tribute To My Twenty Something Year Old Self: Part 2 [FPR044]

February 11, 2016March 10, 2026 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, ferrispark records, scott fergusonLeave a comment

The Second release in a series of 12′ records from Scott Ferguson. House Tracks that were recorded in Detroit during the Late 90’s early/realy 2000. Previously Unreleased until now.

Mike Huckaby – My Life With The Wave Vol 2 [SYNTH005]

February 10, 2016September 11, 2024 hipodromedeep transportation, detroit house, mike huckaby, synth recodsLeave a comment

Way back in 2007, Mike Huckaby released an EP that joined the dots between Detroit deep house and dub techno all made exclusively on his Waldorf Wave synthesizer. Some nine years on, he’s finally got around to releasing a follow-up. My Life With The Wave Volume 2 eschews the dub techno influences of old, instead focusing on the fluid, rich, soul-flecked Motor City deep house he does so well. He begins with the looped, minor key melodies and strutting grooves of “Let The Dancer Do His Thing”, before increasing the rhythmic intensity via the cymbal-heavy waviness of “Phuture”. Flip for the sun-kissed breeziness of “Baseline 313” – all repetitive electric piano motifs, handclap-heavy percussion and tribal vocal samples – and the fluttering, picturesque deepness of “Another Fantasy”.

OB Ignitt – 8 [OBONIT005]

February 10, 2016November 4, 2024 hipodromedetroit house, o b ignitt, obonit records, omar harper, omar sLeave a comment

OB’s onit! Two on-point Detroit nailers. Solid grooving wild-pitch style tracks by OB Ognitt with a Omar-S vibe to it. This will go straight in the box and it will stay there for some time.

STL – Amplified Bleep Package EP [PHONICAWHITE014]

February 10, 2016August 3, 2021 hipodromedetroit house, house, phonica records, phonica white, stephan laubner, stlLeave a comment

STL - Amplified Bleep Package EP

STL has been a firm favourite of Phonica Records ever since his first releases surfaced in the early 2000s. Although he is highly revered within the underground scene, he’s always kept a low profile and consistently pursued his own blend of boundary pushing abstract and experimental House & Techno. The two tracks on ‘The Amplified Bleep Package’ EP marks his first contribution to Phonica’s white label series.

Byron the Aquarius – Highlife EP [SS060]

February 6, 2016November 15, 2021 hipodromebyron the aquarius, deep house, detroit house, dmitri walker, jazz, sound signatureLeave a comment

BYRON THE AQUARIUS - High Life EP

Sound Signature’s latest missive comes from Byron The Aquarius, a former Onra collaborator best known for his dusty trips into MPC beat-making territory. Here, the Atlanta-based producer successfully turns his hand to dusty, soul-flecked deep house, peppering the bumpin’ groove of “Aquarian Voyage” with a toasty bassline and twinkling Rhodes motifs. It’s the kind of hazy, jazz-flecked deep house that Sound Signature has always done better than almost anyone else. Flipside “Run Sa”, featuring the fluid and intoxicating playing of drummer Dmitri Walker, is even better, with warm chords draping themselves over snappy snares, hissing cymbals and killer fills.

Reggie Dokes – Afro Sci Fi [POEM002]

January 23, 2016August 23, 2022 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, people of earth, reggie dokesLeave a comment

The second release on People of Earth is from another Detroit native that calls Atlanta home, Mr. Reggie Dokes. The Psychostasia Boss is back with his trademark jazzy, soulful house tracks that blend techno and house in a way that only Reggie can. Straight dance floor heat.

Kyle Hall – From Joy [WO018K]

December 13, 2015August 23, 2022 hipodromealbum, detroit house, kyle hall, wild oatsLeave a comment

Wild Oats presents the triple LP entitled From Joy by Kyle Hall. The title is derived from the idea of finding a way to live life in a state of presence; detaching oneself from the mental, self imposed narratives echoed by society’s traditions and judgement. We as people tend to be at our most honest and present in our childhood, so in some ways From Joy serves as a mechanism and reminder to return to one’s youthful energetic state. The 8- track album, all produced before 2010, is a homage to where Kyle lived at the time in his father’s basement on the westside of Detroit on Joy Rd.

OB Ignitt / Luke Hess – Star Gazing [OBONIT004]

December 13, 2015March 31, 2023 hipodromedetroit house, luke hess, o b ignitt, obonit records, omar harperLeave a comment

Considering the spacey title, artwork and long-standing Detroit credentials of both Luke Hess and Omar-S collaborator Ob Ignitt, you’d expect these two tracks to be on the intergalactic side. The duo kicks things off with “Jefferson Reserve”, a tactile, floor-friendly chunk of energetic deep house blessed with classic electrofunk bass, deep space pads, and the kind of glistening, far-out synthesizer melodies you’d expect to hear the Cantina Band play in one of the Star Wars movies. They move further towards techno territory on flipside “Calm of Night”, where warring lasers fizz between the speakers whilst progressive house-influenced chords and rhythms propel the track forwards at the speed of light.

Shanti Celeste / Funkineven – SSS [APRON020]

December 3, 2015July 24, 2019 hipodromeapron records, detroit house, electro, funk, funkineven, shanti celeste, steven julienLeave a comment

In recent times, Bristol’s Shanti Celeste has proved more than adept at blending tough, body-popping electro beats with picturesque electronics and luscious, eyes-closed melodies. She’s at it again here, following up two excellent outings on Future Times with the brilliant “SSS”. Expect just the right blend of tactile, eyes-closed melodiousness, snappy drum machine work, and a fluid bassline that subtly doffs a cap to Syclops’ “Where’s Jason’s K”. Apron boss Funkineven offers his own interpretation on the flip, bringing it closer to early 808 State territory, while adding some neat, boogie-influenced synth touches and saucer-eyed piano flourishes.

Fred P – Rawax Aira Series Vol.3 [AIRA003]

November 25, 2015July 25, 2019 hipodromeacid house, aira series, detroit house, fred p, fred peterkin, rawaxLeave a comment

Fred P aka Black Jazz Consortium’s musical set phrase isn’t following new trends. Fred is often simply melting shuffling percussions with elementary melodies. but he does it in a sense that the heavy used and abused phrase ”deepness” finally gets a fresh truthfully new meaning.

Leonid – Otherworld [ELEVE006]

October 22, 2015July 6, 2021 hipodromedeep house, detroit house, eleve music, leonid, paul smithLeave a comment

Eleve welcomes Leonid into the family with Otherworld EP. He brings a three-track EP whose amazing sound and percussion, trademark basslines and detroitish leads and pads promise to transport many dancers to other worlds. A side starts with ‘Xana’, an esoteric house excursion with a mechanical edge. Next track is ‘Púca’, in the spirit of his deepest previous work with a characteristic syncopated bassline. B side long track is ‘Embarr’, an adventurous imagination trip across the sea; classic Leonid elements such relentless percussion and heavy bassline meets acid elements to create a one-way ticket to universal sub-conscience.