Month: September 2010

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As our nostalgic journey continues through this multi-part series, let’s not forget that 1995 was the year when the Oklahoma City bombing shocked the nation, and the O.J. Simpson trial captivated our collective attention. But on a lighter note, Microsoft released Windows 95, and the Sony PlayStation made its U.S. debut. Yet, the echo of 90s House Music Classics provided the sonic backdrop that made the era unforgettable.

Mariah Carey: Emotions (12” Club Mix)

When Mariah Carey released “Emotions,” it was a defining moment. The track, embedded in the David Morales remix, had the vocals soaring higher than the U.S. box office numbers of Toy Story in 1995. The blend of Carey’s vocal range with the beat creates a sublime synergy, still making it a dancefloor essential.

49ers: Don’t You Love Me (90’s Mix)

This song is an interesting outlier. The 49ers managed to juxtapose elements of techno with classic house in “Don’t You Love Me,” just when Friends made its TV debut and started redefining friendship norms. This song may not have a Ross and Rachel saga, but its pulsating rhythm and evergreen allure still keep feet moving on dance floors today.

Clubhouse: Deep In My Heart (American 12” Mix)

Clubhouse’s “Deep In My Heart” could almost be the soundtrack of 1996, a year that saw the infamous Unabomber captured and the Spice Girls claiming “Girl Power” with their hit “Wannabe.” But in the middle of it all, this number offered a profound, bass-heavy reflection of the deeper strains of house music.

D-Mob with Cathy Dennis: That’s The Way Of The World (12” Version)

This is a vital track that merged Cathy Dennis’s unique vocal style with D-Mob’s creative prowess. The song emerged at a time when the first Harry Potter book was published in the UK. Both the book and the song offered escape, but while Harry Potter invited us to a magical world, “That’s The Way Of The World” provided an escape on the dance floor.

Carleen Anderson: Mama Said (K-Klassic Mix)

In 1997, Tiger Woods amazed us with his Masters win at Augusta, but Carleen Anderson’s “Mama Said” was winning the hearts of club-goers. Her voice, coupled with K-Klassic Mix’s production finesse, made it a sterling example of house music done right.

Sounds Of Blackness: I Believe (Classic Gospel Mix)

Blending gospel with house music, this track was a spiritual awakening at the apex of the Y2K hysteria. The Classic Gospel Mix gave it an ethereal dimension, offering a musical refuge as we braced for the millennium.

Madonna: Secret (Junior’s Luscious Club Mix)

By the time Madonna’s “Secret” rolled out in its Junior’s Luscious Club Mix, the Lewinsky scandal had shocked America. Yet, in Madonna’s quintessential style, the song offered a hidden escape—a confessional dance-floor rendezvous.

Until the next time…ENJOY!

Album : Keep On Jumpin’ |  90’s House Classics v6
Genre : Classic House
Year : 2010
Total Time : 1:18:59:00

1. Mariah Carey – Emotions (12” Club Mix)

2. 49ers – Don’t You Love Me (90’s Mix)

3. Clubhouse – Deep In My Heart (American 12” Mix)

4. D-Mob with Cathy Dennis – That’s The Way Of The World (12” Version)

5. Black Box – I Don’t Know (Hurley’s House Mix)

6. Carleen Anderson – Mama Said (K-Klassic Mix)

7. Sounds Of Blackness – I Believe (Classic Gospel Mix)

8. Shawn Christopher – Don’t Lose The Magic (David Morales Club Mix)

9. Clubland – Hold On (Hurley’s House Mix)

10. Master’s At Work pres. India – To Be In Love (Full Intention Club Edit)

11. Todd Terry feat. Martha Wash & Jocelyn Brown – Keep On Jumpin (Tee’s Freeze Mix)

12. Toni Braxton – You’re Making me High (Classic Mix)

13. Chaka Khan – Love You All My Lifetime (Garage Mix With Strings)

14. Madonna – Secret (Junior’s Luscious Club Mix)

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Continuing our exploration of the music that punctuated decades, let’s set our time machines to the ’90s—a time when the internet was a fledgling tool, Michael Jordan was an unstoppable force on the basketball court, and shows like “Friends” and “Seinfeld” were painting our TV screens. But what was really electrifying people globally were the pulsating beats of 90s House Music Classics.

LaBelle – Turn It Out (Shep’s Totally Turnt Out Dub 2 Anthem)

In 1995, while O.J. Simpson was declared “not guilty,” LaBelle captivated dance floors with “Turn It Out.” Shep Pettibone’s “Totally Turnt Out Dub 2 Anthem” took an already energetic tune to stratospheric heights. LaBelle’s vocal range perfectly harmonized with the transformative remix, making it a staple in nightclubs.

Judy Cheeks – Respect (Classic Club Mix)

Cut to 1996. The Macarena was something everyone—at least once—tried to dance to, whether at a wedding or reluctantly at a high school gym. But within the sanctuaries of house music, Judy Cheeks was demanding “Respect.” The Classic Club Mix uplifted the track with groovy basslines, presenting a gutsier version that became an empowerment anthem for many.

Jennifer Holliday – No Frills Love (Classic Paradise 12” Mix)

Ah, 1996—a year when the world held its breath watching Kerri Strug’s one-footed vault landing at the Atlanta Olympics. It was the same year Jennifer Holliday released “No Frills Love.” The “Classic Paradise 12” Mix” turned this cut into a definitive anthem, transforming it into something far more robust than your run-of-the-mill love song. At a time when people sought narratives of triumph, this song’s heady mix of vocals and rhythm offered its own kind of victory.

Happy Clappers – I Believe (12” Master)

Rewind a bit to 1995, a year that brought us the iconic, though controversial, verdict in the O.J. Simpson trial. Amidst the national debates and TV drama, Happy Clappers were making waves in a different way with their song “I Believe.” The 12” Master version served as a refuge, providing an irresistible groove that prompted listeners to believe in something better, if only for the length of a song.

Hannah Jones – You Only Have To Say You Love Me (Eric Kupper Mix)

In the tempest of 1997, a year that saw the world mourning the loss of Princess Diana and simultaneously tuning into the debut of “South Park,” Hannah Jones offered solace with “You Only Have To Say You Love Me.” Remixed by Eric Kupper, the song provided an emotional compass at a time when cultural sentiments were swinging wildly between sorrow and irreverence. Kupper’s mix, nuanced and eloquent, lent a soulfulness to Hannah Jones’ impassioned vocals—creating an anthem that resonated in nightclubs and quiet moments alike. As with other 90s House Music Classics, this track proved that even in turbulent times, music could offer the sort of reassurance that was sometimes hard to find elsewhere.

These songs didn’t just represent a genre; they shaped the identity of a generation navigating through cultural milestones. They offered solace, they incited joy, and most of all, they united people on the dance floor regardless of their backgrounds.

Until the next time…ENJOY!

Album : Turn It Out | 90’s House Classics v5
Genre : Classic House
Year : 2010
Total Time : 1:20:44:00

1. LaBelle – Turn It Out (Shep’s Totally Turnt Out Dub 2 Anthem)

2. Judy Cheeks – Respect (Classic Club Mix)

3. Jennifer Holliday – No Frills Love (Classic Paradise 12” Mix)

4. Jennifer Paige – Crush (David Morales Alt Club Body)

5. Frankie Knuckles feat. Adeva – Whadda U Want (From Me) (K-Klass Mix)

6. Barbara Tucker – I Get Lifted (Underground Network)

7. Happy Clappers – I Believe (12” Master)

8. Kristine W – One More Try (Junior’s Factory Mix)

9. Sarah Washington – Heaven (Serial Diva Heavenly Club Mix)

10. Hannah Jones – You Only Have To Say You Love Me (Eric Kupper Mix)

11. Reina – Find Another Woman (Hex Hector Main Club Mix)

12. Lisa Stansfield – I’m Leavin’ (Hex Hector Club Mix)