DJ Deep City II City Part 2 CD - Import

City To City 02 contains many rarities from artists and labels whoinfluenced the developing electronic dance sound. The title forthis compilation series was inspired by the classic twelve inchsingle World 2 World, which sonically links NYC, Chicago &Detroit. The music on this compilation is universally soulful, yetthe song writing is influenced by the musical traditions of each city.This is not house music of the variety that directly descendedfrom disco- it may have echoes of it, but it is driven more by DJ’sthan musicians. It is stripped down, raw with no fancy sounds orgimmicks. Sonically it descended from the technologicaldevelopments of Robert Moog who launched the first synthesiserin 1967, and Roland’s first pre-set drum machines madeavailable in the early 70’s.

This second installment of DJ Deep's City to City series essentially follows the same premise as its inaugural edition: tracing the roots of house music from its birthplace in Chicago and New York, with a brief stopover in Detroit for a good measure, of old-school techno. Throughout the mix, Deep does an outstanding job of selecting obscure tunes that have their place as cult classics (Mr. Fingers' "Distant Planet," "In the City" by Master C & J, and Jovonn's "Can't Make Up My Mind"). However, to his credit, he tempers them with familiar club anthems that are considered vital to the music's evolution. Unlike most mixes that find their way onto the shelves, Deep has concocted a mix that is not only educational, but thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. This is pure house music of the highest pedigree mixed by someone who has no doubt done his homework digging through crate after crate of vinyl. [The 2006 edition includes bonus tracks.] ~ Rob Theakston