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Selected by Spen and Karizma - House Masters.
We have Mary J Blige to thank for the formation of Spen & Karizma as one of the leading lights of the late ’90s house scene. The pair were working on a remix of her track ‘Beautiful’. “And I turned to Spen,” Karizma recollects, “and I said, you know what, we should just do this, we should take over the world, man!”
And take over the world they did, well the world of Soulful, Deep and Jackin’ House music anyway! Talk to any House music head and mention DJ Spen and Karizma then watch their eyes instantly light up! It’s because these Baltimore producers represent all that is good about quality house music. As two thirds of the Basement Boys with Teddy Douglas they beguiled clubland with their superb and sophisticated beats and gospel vocals. Since then they have stayed true to their sound and have established impeccable reputations. They have helped house music develop into its current form and are more than deserving of the ultimate title of Housemasters.
DJ Spen is without doubt one of the most influential DJs and producers of his generation. A true advocate of spiritual house music, Spen’s extensive discography of original productions, killer remixes and distinctive DJ sets have been grooving dance floors since the early Nineties.
Much the same as Spen, Karizma is one of the most in-demand DJs on the worldwide house circuit, his productions are a must-check for any self-respecting house lover, and his remix talents are sought out by some of the biggest names in the music business.
It was the in 1995 when the pair first met up serendipitously through the Baltimore club scene. Their paths began to cross at leading the local nightspot Club Paradox where Spen was resident, and at the radio station V103 where both Karizma and Spen had regular slots. It is here where they amalgamated.
There followed a string of Spen & Karizma releases on Basement Boys and other respected house labels, as well as remix work for some of the biggest names in the business, including such luminaries as Alicia Keys, Everything But The Girl and even Michael Jackson. The pair also worked with some of the most respected names in the house music industry, including the likes of Su Su Bobien, Bob Sinclar and fellow Baltimore native Ron Carroll.
Their careers were intertwined for many years and now although working on their own individual projects and touring relentlessly they remain they best of friends and fellow producers.
Here we celebrate their work. On this album you will find a collection of 20 unmixed Spen and Karizma classics that define their unique Baltimore sound. Featuring the unforgettable 'Craze At Midnight', 'Good Morning', 'Gabryelle' and 'A Feelin' alongside Spen & Karizma remixes of Cajmere & Dajae’s 'Brighter Days, DJ Gregory’s 'Don’t Panic' and Elements Of Life featuring Lisa Fischer 'Love Will Know'.
The release also includes 3 brand new remixes EXCLUSIVE to this compilation: Karizma featuring DJ Spen '4 The Love' (Kaytronik 2011 Remix), M.A.S Collective featuring Judy Peterson 'Release Your Mind' (Spen & Karizma Remix - 2011 Edit) and Jasper Street Company 'God Helps Those' (Spen & Karizma Vocal 2011 Re-Edit).
Date de parution: 19 septembre 2011
Label: Defected
Numéro de catalogue: ?
Label: Defected
Les CDs peuvent être commandé directement sur le site
[http://www.cede.ch]
ou sur le site [http://www.directmedia.ch].
Les plaques peuvent être commandée directement sur
le site [http://www.vinylnews.ch]
ou [http://www.webrecords.com].
Cet enregistrement à été publié
le 03.10.2011 par sven.
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