Gene Farris
Gene Farris Gives “Hey Mr. D.J.” a House Upgrade With New Single, “Mr Everybody”
With a handful of singles already under his belt for 2021, Gene Farris has decided to keep the new music flowing with his latest single, “Mr Everybody.” Out August 27th via the artist’s Farris Wheel Recordings banner, “Mr Everybody” is a scintillating house rework of 1993 R&B hit “Hey Mr. D.J.” by Zhané. It features a sample of the track’s instantly recognizable vocals, underlaid with a smooth and sexy club drop and four on the floor beat. Pulsing percussion lines and reverberating synths build tension, while low-toned chords and a bouncing bass line add depth and mystery. “Mr Everybody” comes just in time for the one year anniversary of Farris’ “Carnival” livestream, which is ...
TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, More to Perform at Dirtybird CampINN 2021: See the Full Lineup
As the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, many music festivals have announced their joyous returns after a year of unprecedented cancellations. One such event is the three-day Dirtybird CampINN, which has announced a stacked lineup for its grand debut in Orlando from May 14th to 17th. True to form, Dirtybird has recruited the finest in house music and beyond for the Orlando fest, which will operate at a reduced capacity in the name of public safety. Scheduled to perform are TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, Walker & Royce, Shiba San, VNSSA, Soul Clap and, of course, beloved Dirtybird co-founders Claude VonStroke and Worthy, among many others. CampINN’s Bird Bath stage will feature a flock of house music pioneers, including legendary Chicago producers Derr...
Honor the Birth of House Music With 10 Influential Black Artists from Chicago
More than 40 years ago in Chicago’s underground club scene, the foundational wave of modern dance music was just starting to hit its stride. It was the 1980s, and house music was booming. Following the decline of disco fever, pioneering Black DJs like Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy were quickly thrust into the city’s spotlight as they experimented with drum machines and synths in music for the first time, especially the iconic Roland TR-808. Predominantly Black, Latinx and queer audiences flocked to their venues, the Warehouse and the Muzic Box, respectively, drawn in by the inclusive, sanctuary-like scene. It wasn’t long until fabled record labels like Gramaphone and Trax were founded, devoted to spreading the sound of house music across the country and the globe. ...
