Vinyl Records Back To The Raw

How Deep Is Your Love - Blaze Feat Alexander Hope - Shelter Records - 2001 Blaze teamed up with singer Alexander Hope in 2001 to release this soulful track on Timmy Regisford’s legendary Shelter Records. It perfectly represents the deep, spiritual New York club sound, carrying a strong message about love and connection. The engineering on this record was made specifically for big underground club systems. Timmy Regisford mixed the main vocal version with an incredibly deep, heavy bassline that sits right beneath the smooth vocals. Because the mix is so clean, the low-end sounds massive on a loud system without ever hiding the crisp percussion. During the peak years of the Club Shelter parties in NYC, this record was a huge anthem on the dancefloor. Regisford was famous for playing the raw drum mix first and then building up to the full vocal version, keeping the crowd dancing for a very long time. The warm chords and natural acoustic drums build an emotional atmosphere that never sounds dated. #Blaze #AlexanderHope #ShelterRecords #TimmyRegisford #DeepHouse @blazefromthenewelite @theshelterny @djblazenyc @backtotheraw @shelterrecordsmusic

Let Love Live - Platinum Doll Feat. Pamela Y Anderson - Sub-Urban - 2000 This 12-inch on Sub-Urban Records features the powerful voice of Pamela Y. Anderson. It is a fantastic example of late-90s and early-2000s New York garage house, blending underground energy with soulful vocals. The record brings together two absolute giants of the scene for the remixes: Tommy Musto and Frankie Feliciano. Feliciano’s “Vocal Mix” features a live bassline played by Gene Perez and keys by Albert Sterling Menendez. They didn’t rely on simple computerized loops; instead, they captured real studio sessions to give Pamela’s vocals a rich, musical foundation. Released as catalog number SU-50, the record was mastered and cut at the legendary Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs in New York. Because of this high-quality analog cutting process, the tracking has incredible punch. On a big club sound system, the separation between the heavy bassline and the crisp backing vocals stays completely clean without any distortion. It remains a beautiful, uplifting piece of vinyl history that perfectly bridges gospel-influenced house with a deep underground groove. #PlatinumDoll #PamelaYAnderson #SubUrbanRecords #TommyMusto #FrankieFeliciano @tommy_musto_zhm @ricanstructionnyc @backtotheraw

Sunshine After The Rain - Monday Michiru – (Masters At Work Remix) - MAW Records - 2000 Kenny Dope used a vintage Mattel Synsonics drum machine to create the unique, gritty groove for this track. While everyone else was using the standard Roland 909, MAW picked up this obscure, toy-like gear to give the beat a specific “clunky” and hypnotic swing that stands out in a set. The track features a massive percussion build-up that wasn’t made on a computer. It was played live in the studio to capture the raw energy of a real performance. This is why the record feels so alive on a big system; it has a natural climax that a simple digital loop just can’t match. Monday Michiru comes from a heavy jazz background as the daughter of Toshiko Akiyoshi and Charlie Mariano. You can hear that jazz soul in her voice. MAW treated her vocals with a lot of respect, wrapping them in that classic, big New York house sound that defines the late 90s era. #MondayMichiru #MastersAtWork #KennyDope #LouieVega #SunshineAfterTheRain @mondaymichiru @louievega @djkennydope @masters_at_work_official @backtotheraw

Dan Gna - (Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell Remix) - Les Go - White Label DJ Promo - 2001 Joe Claussell produced this at Standard Studios. He was famous for his “live” recording style. Instead of using a computer to loop everything, he brought in real drummers to play over the track. This is why the record has a “swing” that feels human and alive rather than stiff and digital. On big club speakers, this specific pressing stands out because it has a lot of “headroom.” Joe didn’t compress the sound, so the bells and wooden percussion have space to ring out clearly. It has a warm, analog feel that carries the spiritual energy of the singers from Mali. In the NYC club scene, especially at Body & SOUL, this was a huge record. It proved that you didn’t need a heavy electronic kick drum to move a dancefloor—the natural African rhythms were enough to get everyone locked in. It’s the perfect record to change the energy of your set and bring in a deeper, more soulful mood. #LesGo #JoeClaussell #WhiteLabel #VinylCollector #DeepHouse @joeclaussellsplaygroundd @backtotheraw

Teachers - Daft Punk - Homework - Virgin Records - 1997 This record is a masterclass in respect. Through a distorted vocal and a heavy groove, Daft Punk calls out the names of the “Teachers” who paved the way. The list is legendary. They honor the Kings of New York, Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez and Louie Vega (Masters At Work), who redefined the soulful house sound. They even give a nod to the West Coast and the precision of Dr. Dre, showing how hip-hop production influenced their style. From Chicago pioneers like Paul Johnson and DJ Sneak to Detroit legends like Jeff Mills, this track covers the whole map. We are all students of these greats. Respect the architects. #DaftPunk #Teachers #KennyDope #LouieVega #DrDre @daftpunk @djkennydope @drdre @jeff_mills_official @louievega @backtotheraw @virginrecordsfr George Clinton Lil Louis Ashley Beedle Neil Landstruum Kenny Dope DJ Hell Louis Vega K-Alexi Dr. Dre is in the house, yeah Armando in the house Gemini is in the house Jeff Mills is in the house DJ Deeon DJ Milton DJ Slugo DJs on the low Green Velvet Joey Beltram DJ ESP Roy Davis Boo Williams DJ Tonka DJ Skull DJ Pierre Mark Dearborn in the house, yeah Todd Edwards in the house

Gabrielle - Roy Davis Jr. - Peven Everett - Large Records - 1996 “Gabrielle” is a spiritual experience. Roy Davis Jr. and Peven Everett created something timeless here. Between that iconic horn line and Peven’s incredible soulful vocals, this record has a magic that never fades. It captures that perfect “nostalgic and romantic” feeling. Whether you are in a crowded club or listening alone, the emotion in this song hits every single time. A true essential for any real collector. Music for the soul. #RoyDavisJr #PevenEverett #Gabrielle #LargeRecords #deephouse @roydavisjr @everett.peven @largemusic @backtotheraw

Digital Love Affair - Kerri Chandler - Digitalsoul (Session One) - Large - 1999 When Kerri Chandler released this on Large, he created a classic. Digital Love Affair is a masterclass in keeping a steady groove while staying deep. The “6:23 Mix” is the standout. It has those heavy Kerri kicks and warm chords that make you feel nostalgic. It sounds like a late-night drive through the city. It is elegant, raw, and timeless. A true essential for the collection. #KerriChandler #LargeRecords #1999 #DeepHouse #VinylCollector @kerrichandler @kerrichandler @backtotheraw @largemusic @ortofon_dj

Fantasy - Sweet Dub Mix - Mariah Carey - David Morales - Columbia Records - 1995 This is how you turn a pop anthem into a club weapon. When Morales got his hands on Mariah’s “Fantasy,” he created a masterpiece that defined the mid-90s house sound. The Sweet Dub is the one for the real heads. It’s all about that deep, driving bassline and the way those vocal echoes float over the groove. It’s stripped-back, soulful, and incredibly powerful on a big system. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a dark basement or at a sunrise set, when this drops, the energy changes. It’s a piece of history that still sounds like the future every time the needle hits the wax. The definition of a classic. #MariahCarey #DavidMorales #SweetDub #Fantasy #1995 @mariahcarey @djdavidmorales @backtotheraw @columbiarecords @ortofon_official @ortofon_dj

Feelin’ It - Groove Culture & Clinton Street feat. Arnold Jarvis - Henri Street Music - 2002 When you see that iconic Henry Street label spinning on the platter, you know the vibe is about to be right. This is Groove Culture & Clinton Street featuring the legendary Arnold Jarvis. “Feelin’ It” (Rhythm Section Main Mix) is a masterclass in soulful house. Arnold’s voice is pure gold, and the production is so crisp and clean. It has that classic New York bounce that just makes people move. I’ve had this 12-inch in my bag since the year it dropped. It’s traveled across continents with me and still gets the same reaction today as it did 25 years ago. Some records are just built to last forever. Soulful. Deep. Classic. #ArnoldJarvis #HenryStreetMusic #VinylCollector #1999 #DeepHouse @arnold.jarvis @backtotheraw

Tribute - Julien Jabre - Ruff Ol’ EP - Basic Recordings - 1999 The year this masterpiece changed everything. B Side Julien Jabre’s “Tribute” on the original Basic label is as deep as it gets. It has a warm, elegant feeling that stays with you long after the record stops spinning. This is a piece of history. I’ve had this record in my collection for over 25 years, and it still sounds fresh today. It reminds me of why I started collecting vinyl in the first place—to find those special sounds that never go out of style. A true classic for those who know. #JulienJabre #BasicRecordings #1999 #DeepHouse #FrenchHouse @julienjabre @backtotheraw

Every Now and Then - Billie (Robin Brown-Loetscher) - Masters At Work - MAW Records - 2001 This is a true classic. It has that perfect NYC swing that Louie Vega and Kenny Dope are famous for. The beat is simple but heavy, and the groove never gets old. It doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful. It’s just great engineering on a 12-inch record. When you hear this on a real sound system, you understand why we still hunt for original wax. The Vault stays deep. #MAW #MastersAtWork #Vinyl #HouseMusic #1993 @masters_at_work_official @djkennydope @louievega @backtotheraw

We Should Fall In Love - Kerri Chandler - Kerri’s Jazz Café - Flipside Records - 2000 This is the Jersey sound at its absolute best. “We Should Fall In Love” on the B-side is a essential for any deep house set. It’s got that heavy Kerri kick drum that everyone tries to copy but nobody gets quite right. The bassline is thick, the chords are warm, and the vocal loop just stays in your head. It’s simple, effective, and built for a proper sound system. This isn’t background music—it’s made to move a room. If you’re looking for that raw, soulful energy from the turn of the millennium, this is the record. Side B. Play it loud. #KerriChandler #JazzCafe #DeepHouse #JerseySound #VinylCollector @kerrichandler @flipsiderecordsuk @backtotheraw