DJ Dealer: “The Big Sexy”
DJ Dealer recently relocated to our fair city and brought Look At You - undoubtedly one of the greatest underground labels in House Music today - in his carry-on bag. I want to say...
Abicah Soul: The 5 Magazine Interview
Some know him as Stax, others as Harmony Funk and most as Abicah Soul. With a plethora of releases over the last few years Stax, founder of Abicah Soul Records, is quickly becoming a...
Lars Behrenroth: The Director’s Cut
NOTE: This is the extended version of Rees Urban's interview with Lars Behrenroth, published in the February 2009 issue of 5 Magazine.
A native of a small fishing town outside Hamburg, Germany, Lars Behrenroth...
Robert Williams Music Box Memoirs
At every critical moment in early House Music history, Robert Williams was there. As the owner of the original Warehouse to the Music Box to the parties he continues to throw today, Robert Williams is an icon, a treasure of the Chicago House Music scene.
Danism: Afterdark EP III
The duo of Dans return to Milk N 2 Sugars to bring you a three tracker of hypnotizing big room joints. Slightly atmospheric with its delayed effects, "The Jungle" leads the EP off with...
5 Magazine DJ Series presents Craig Loftis
Note: The 5 Magazine DJ Series was a monthly CD series released in a limited edition from March 2007 to November 2008. We featured mixes from legends such as Frankie Knuckles, Gene Hunt and...
Maurice Joshua – 5 Magazine Cover Story
MAURICE JOSHUA IS A Chicago native that's been circling the limelighted House block since his pupil-dilating classic anthem, "This is Acid" in 1988. Hot Hands Hula's vocals on the track, "Once you hear it,...
5 Magazine DJ Series presents E-Smoove
Note: The 5 Magazine DJ Series was a monthly CD series released in a limited edition from March 2007 to November 2008. We featured mixes from legends such as Frankie Knuckles, Gene Hunt and...
Amera Light and Gadget Ninja: Bang Bang (BSC Remixes)
Not sure what to say about this. It sounds as if the title was sparked after watching a Kill Bill marathon. The beats produced by Brazilian Soul Crew are nice but "Bang Bang" doesn't...
Ultra Chic: Ultra Nate Reloaded
Any reporter could interview Ultra Naté every week - or every day - and walk away with a great story. The legendary dance music diva doesn't just have the personal charm and irresistible magnetism...
Maurice Joshua Soulful House Mix
Archived 2008 mix from Grammy Award winning DJ, remixer and producer Maurice Joshua.
DJ Pap ft. Cei Bei: “It’s the Music”
This one took a long way around: from DJ Pap and Curt Harmon (aka Cei Bei) in Chicago to Dubai and back again. Cei Bei is an immensely talented vocalist, but the key here...
5 Magazine DJ Series presents Gene Hunt
Note: The 5 Magazine DJ Series was a monthly CD series released in a limited edition from March 2007 to November 2008. We featured mixes from legends such as Frankie Knuckles, Gene Hunt and...
Darryl D’Bonneau: “Miracles” (Jon Culter Remixes)
Darryl D'Bonneau's Miracles LP was released in March 2007 on Jellybean Soul, but Jon Cutler's remixes of the title track were worth the wait. Marlon D. was the producer of the LP, and his...
Deepbleu ft. Anika: “Monday to Sunday”
This track generated some heat at WMC, and Feelin Music appears to be putting a full-court press on to get this track on the world's dancefloors before summer is out. With a long time...
Black Coffee – “Turn Me On”/”Come To Me”
I received this track in Miami from Mr. Black Coffee himself. I already knew of Mr. Coffee through his hit "Even Though" on Real Tone, but what I didn't know is that this man...
Dennis Ferrer: “Change the World”
We're treated to a meaner side of Jihad Muhammand here - no jazzy stuff going on. Not that we don't appreciate it when he does it, but this one is a full-on nightclub banger!...
Diva Down Ent. ft. Su Su Bobien: “Praise Always”
Nice inspirational garage track remixed by Italian producer Ciappy DJ, featuring the ever-talented diva vocalist Su Su Bobien. A proper intro and outro make this remix ideal for mixing. Beautiful horns layer nicely throughout...
Converge: Converge EP
Deep House artists Converge (aka Stephen Brown and Ray Fenwick) have this five track EP to offer from the UK. The sound varies intensely from song to song. "Come On Over" is deep and...
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Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
The classic of classic Chicago house tracks was selected for preservation as one of "the defining sounds of history and culture." Here's how it was made.
