Junior Vasquez who was born Donald Gregory Mattern (really?) is an American DJ, record producer, and remixer. With ambitions of becoming a fashion designer, he moved to New York City in 1971. His enthusiasm for DJ Larry Levan at the infamo…
Classic Circuit Anthems
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Classic Circuit Anthems celebrates the towering big room sound of 1998–2005, when Thunderpuss, Victor Calderone, Hex Hector, Peter Rauhofer, Ralphi Rosario, Wayne G, Tony Moran, and Junior Vasquez helped define an unforgettable era of gay nightlife.
Across four volumes, Party Favorz brings back the vocal house and tribal house remixes that evoke nights at New York’s legendary Roxy, Houston’s Rich’s, and gay clubs in San Francisco and Chicago. Soaring vocals rode pounding drums through massive builds, extended breakdowns, and drops that launched another climb. These mixes gave the music room to breathe—and kept the dance floor waiting for that next release.
For those who were there, this sound carries memories of packed rooms, shared energy, and nights that stretched into morning. Dance music keeps evolving, but this particular combination of drama, scale, and emotion remains unmistakable. These DJs shaped the era, and these classic circuit anthems capture what made it special.
If the UK-based DJ and producer Wayne G hasn’t already commanded your dance floor attention, it’s high time he does. With a career spanning over two decades, Wayne G is nothing short of an institution in the realm of circuit music. He’s a go-to …
I’m sad to announce that one of the most prolific and talented divas Kim English has passed away at the very young age of 48. With a total of 13 top 10 Billboard Club/Dance tracks and 8 that reached #1 on the chart, the self-penned tracks spoke …
Cher is a woman who requires no introduction. For 60 years, the DIVA has been a multi-talented singer, actress, and businesswoman that has accumulated an accolade of awards from Grammy’s, Oscars, Emmy, and Golden Globes and was recently honored …