The music industry has been liberally fuelled by wave upon wave of unsuspecting storytellers. As the alleged godfather of House music and a legend whose every action has defined the genre’s golden age appeal, a few tedious clichés and four decades of adoration have been the least of the powers bestowed upon the New York born enthusiast turned Chicago House innovator Frankie Knuckles. But amid one of American Dance music’s timeless tales, there is a sense that this story of seamless innovation, spiritual revolution and untimely decay of Disco is still being written in the positive musical movements of this esteemed producer. Like a phoenix, Frankie has risen from the ashes of House music’s golden age with a full flame of ambition and a clear message at hand: real House music is here to stay. Continue reading
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Jamie Principle
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The love song, for all its sins, has always been an infectious force within music. Be it the crushing realities of the Delta Blues, intoxicated emotions of early Soul or positively orchestrated misfortunes of Rock n Roll, the realms of the heart have evidently stood the test of time as one of the essential stimuli of genre defining music. Amongst the rich heritage of modern House music, one timid artist managed to light an ever-growing beacon to the unforgettable lair of authentic romance whilst also unexpectedly fuelling the unforgettable Chicago House explosion. As the mechanical genre dream team of Director’s Cut unveil a 21st century revival of the 1984 classic ‘Your Love’, Dan Carter caught up with the soulful midwestern songsmith known as Jamie Principle to delve deep into the heart of the track that inspired countless generations to show their love for an genre that would truly shape the development of House music forever. Continue reading