Description
The second installment in the series further explores the work of the DJ who reimagined disco and soul in Chicago and elevated house music to a major musical standard with its rich musicality.
Defected's "House Masters Frankie Knuckles Volume Two" is a compilation featuring a selection of Frankie Knuckles' productions and remixes from a different angle. His style, cultivated at The Warehouse, gave house music depth through layered chords, smooth synths, and arrangements that carried the emotion of soul, rather than merely repeating beats.
This characteristic remains clear in this release as well, offering compelling melodies and structures with distinct highs and lows that leave a strong impression on the listener, while maintaining the functionality required for club play. His skill in reconstructing original tracks for the dance floor while preserving their appeal is evident throughout his remix work.
Listening to this alongside the first installment in the series makes the breadth and high level of polish in the sound he built even more apparent. This is a release that allows you to appreciate the musicality that underpinned house from another perspective.
A1. Frankie Knuckles - The Whistle Song (Sound Factory 12” Mix)
A2. Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives (Classic Mix)
B1. Frankie Knuckles ft. Roberta Gilliam - Workout (1992 Vocal Mix)
B2. Inner City - Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin (Def Mix)
C1. Frankie Knuckles presents Satoshi Tomiie - Tears (Classic Vocal)
C2. Candi Staton - Hallelujah Anyway (Director's Cut Signature Praise)
D1. Electribe 101 - Talking With Myself (Frankie Knuckles 12” Mix)
D2. First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder (Frankie Knuckles 12” Remix)
TO COMMEMORATE THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING
DEFECTED HONOURS FRANKIE KNUCKLES WITH SPECIAL EDITION ‘HOUSE MASTERS’ VINYL
Defected celebrates the life and legacy of house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles with a limited-edition vinyl offering of his notable ‘House Masters’ release.
Marking ten years since his passing, join Defected in honouring the enduring legacy of house music pioneer. All proceeds of ‘House Masters: Frankie Knuckles’ will be donated to Frankie Knuckles Foundation as it was when the compilation was originally released back in April 2015.
“Frankie Knuckles, whom many consider to be one of the architects of house music is still highly influential to a new generation. Since his untimely passing ten years ago it has been incredible to see the continued outpouring of love and respect that he has received. His legacy is why the Frankie Knuckles Foundation exists. Through our work we honour him by supporting initiatives that he was passionate about: music education, AIDS and diabetes research, prevention and LGBTQIA+ youth homelessness. This commemorative vinyl release of ‘House Masters’ in association with Defected will allow us to do just that!”
Frederick Dunson, Founder, President & Executive Director, Frankie Knuckles Foundation
The forthcoming vinyl releases will feature a selection of his finest productions and remixes including the seminal ‘Your Love’, ‘The Whistle Song’ and remixes for Chaka Khan and Sounds Of Blackness.
