Chicago's leading house label Large Records are celebrating their 100th release with two outstanding tracks by Kerri Chandler who - without adoubt - delivers something special. "Return 2 Acid" is bringing back memories of the acid era of house, while "Planet Sonic" is an electro cut influenced by the Afrika Bambaataa "Planet Rock" classic. A well deserved Pick of the Week.

The "Fly Away EP" by The Kings of Late Night featuring Billy Love is all about sulry late night house grooves featuring soulful vocals, out on the new Blue imprint from West End. Seasons label head Jamie Thinnes makes his debut with this two tracker, teaming up with the
Sidestreet Players for some gorgeous deep house rides under the form of "My Dreams" and "Ocean View".

Legendary NuGroove label returns with an unreleased treasure courtesy of Bobby Konders. "The Lost Nu Groove Track" is a bass heavy, hypnotic affair with moody synth creating a true old school underground feeling. The "Soul Of Disco Sampler" features three exclusive Joey Negro edits of disco classics : the electronic boogie track "Feel Like Dancin'" by Jeannie Tracey, followed by the funky "Party Down" by Velvet Hammer and "Lookin' Good" by Eddie Cheeba, an early 80's disco/rap track.
After various very succesful productions, George Mena & Franke Estevez enter the stage again with a great remix of Destiny's Child’s "Cater 2 U" that is taking the R&B original straight to the dancefloor. Stephanie Cooke's 2001 hit "Everything" gets remixed by Japan's own Orienta Rhythm who keep the soulful sensibility intact while adding a powerful backing music that is paving the way for Madame Bobien's sweet vocals and the lovely funky guitar.

DJ Oji's"Esteban" has been one my favorite tracks since I heard it back in March at this year’s Winter Music Conference. It is a very percussive Afro-centric flavored track featuring congas and bongos together with a deeply rumblin' bassline and an oustanding organ line that is creating an irresistible vibe on the dancefloor. After the success of "Regina's Porn Track" in 2003, Matt Caseli returns with the follow up "Regina's sax experience", a driving track perfect for peak hour play with a funky bassline, female vocals and a wicked jazzy saxophone leading the way.

Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) spiritofhouse.com