King Street Sounds
Deep House, Garage House
2000
KSD 293
Tracklist:
[Info]
Artist: Tony Humphries
Title: Mix The Vibe
Label: King Street Sounds (KSD 293)
Genre: House, Deep House, Garage House
Content: 14 full-length tracks + 74-minute Continuous DJ Mix
[The Sound of "Mix The Vibe"]
This compilation is a tribute to the raw, soulful, and rhythmic energy that Tony Humphries championed at venues like Zanzibar. It’s characterized by:
Garage Fundamentals: Heavy focus on deep, organ-driven basslines (Mood II Swing) and soaring, gospel-infused vocal performances (Sabrynaah Pope, Kenny Bobien).
Production Depth: You get absolute legends of the genre on this disc—Kerri Chandler, Mood II Swing, Blaze, and Roger S—showcasing the depth of the NYC house production community in the 90s and 2000s.
The Humphries Mix: Tony Humphries is known for his signature style of letting tracks breathe while maintaining a steady, hypnotic drive. The continuous mix provided here is an essential listening experience, showing how these individual tracks were meant to be played together in a club environment.
[Key Track Highlights]
Deep House Standard: Mood II Swing – Got To Have It — A rhythmic masterpiece that defines the "NYC swing" feel.
Gospel-Garage: Kerri Chandler – Hallelujah (Roy's Unreleased Gospel Mix) — One of the most emotional and technically proficient productions in Kerri’s extensive catalog.
The Vocal Anthem: Urban Soul – Until We Meet Again (Deep Zone Urban Club Mix) — A sprawling, 10-minute epic that captures the peak intensity of a garage house set.
The Essential Edit: Carolyn Harding – Pick It Up (Roger S Anthem) — High-energy, classic house production from the master himself, Roger Sanchez.
качество здесь критично — в треках вроде «Hallelujah» от Керри Чандлера так много нюансов в органных партиях, что в обычном mp3 они просто теряются
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There is a "swing" to Tony Humphries' mixes that is impossible to replicate with modern software. This record captures the precise moment when Deep House and Garage merged into the sophisticated sound that would conquer the world. If you want to study the art of long-form, soulful house mixing, this 74-minute continuous set is your primary textbook.
01. Tony Humphries – Mix The Vibe (Continuous DJ Mix) (74:11)
02. Mateo & Matos / Shauna – Tension (Original Mix) (7:30)
03. Overtown / Shauna – Satisfaction (Long Ass Mix) (8:22)
04. Mood II Swing – Got To Have It (Original Mix) (9:11)
05. Reggie Hall – Privately (Vocal Smack Mix) (4:52)
06. Sabrynaah Pope – It Works For Me (Blaze on King Street Club) (7:18)
07. Ly – Back To Zanzibar (King Street Mix) (5:40)
08. Kimara Lovelace – Only You (Danny's Groove Jet Remix) (8:42)
09. Urban Soul – Until We Meet Again (Deep Zone Urban Club Mix) (10:04)
10. Carolyn Harding – Pick It Up (Roger S Anthem) (7:31)
11. Big Moses / Kenny Bobien – Brighter Days (Original Mix) (5:53)
12. Brooklyn friends – Philadelphia (Out Of State Mix) (7:14)
13. Mentalinstrum / Giant Storm – Trust Yourself (280 West Club Mix) (5:52)
14. Kerri Chandler – Hallelujah (Roy's Unreleased Gospel Mix) (6:15)
15. Urban Soul – Back Together (Hiroshi's Nite System Dub) (5:53)
Editorial Note (EN):
From a DJ and production perspective, Tony Humphries – Mix The Vibe (King Street Sounds) highlights the signature sonic aesthetic of King Street Sounds within the Deep House, Garage House spectrum. The arrangement balances punchy drum programming, atmospheric textures, and mix-friendly transitions that integrate seamlessly into warm-up, peak-time, or late-night club sets.
От редакции (RU):
Tony Humphries – Mix The Vibe (King Street Sounds) на лейбле King Street Sounds — это полноформатный релиз и компиляция в стилях Deep House, Garage House, отличающийся плотным клубным мастерингом и выверенной динамикой. Материал отлично ложится в микс и станет надежным пополнением профессиональной медиатеки диджеев и ценителей электронной сцены.