Just some quotes from my 'notes' :D : "In December 1990 HQ AFTAC held its annual holiday party. This was my first ever party where I would dress up and mingle with not only my co-workers but also the other people who I would only see every once in a while. Unfortunately, I can’t recall specific details of the outfit I wore, but I do remember that it was a two-piece set and it was ‘sharp’. The party went on like most fancy affairs, with a cocktail hour, dinner and dance. When it was time for the dance I quietly approached the DJ with a record that I wanted him to play so that I could bust a move or two. (This maneuver would also put me in a good position to introduce House Music to a larger audience than just my immediate co-workers who already knew of my mail-orders.) The DJ obliged me and played my record. From the moment that the music came through the speakers, I was the only person on the floor dancing. Everyone clapped their hands while they watched me do my amazing dance moves. My movement on the dance floor was akin to those various times during high school when the (illegal) “social clubs” would have their ‘step-offs’ against each other. The crowd didn’t know what they were listening to, but the beat was incredibly driving, groovy, and hypnotic. They could not help but to get lost in it. After about 5 minutes it was time to fade the record out so that the next few songs could get played. What was that song that had me doing all sorts of amazing dance moves? That song was "Altered States" by Ron Trent."
DAMN RIGHT, U CAN'T E-DIG AND CALL YOURSELF A DIGGER. IT ISN'T DONE IN THAT WAY....SORRY. AND YOU CAN'T LOOK STUFF UP BEFORE HAND EITHER. FOR AS LONG AS I'VE BEEN DOING IT, DIGGERS HAVE ALWAYS NOT DONE IT THAT WAY.
Ron Trents material is so deep and esoteric ,Been a big fan for years since the Giant steps Lp.
Incredible knowledge and depth and great conversation.
So tribal yet future-foward
RESPECT TO RON TRENT AND CHICAGO✊✊✊✊
An important contribution to the history of Chicago music hosted by a man who knows the scene.
A great peek into rich culture of Chicago music. Looking forward to this series!
Great piece! Happy that Ron got to talk about Chicago and his story, it was extremely refreshing!
from a long time fan of the magazine, thank you so much, Andres ~
wishing you peace from Chicago
Super dope! Chicago history.
Just some quotes from my 'notes' :D : "In December 1990 HQ AFTAC held its annual holiday party. This was my first ever party where I would dress up and mingle with not only my co-workers but also the other people who I would only see every once in a while. Unfortunately, I can’t recall specific details of the outfit I wore, but I do remember that it was a two-piece set and it was ‘sharp’. The party went on like most fancy affairs, with a cocktail hour, dinner and dance. When it was time for the dance I quietly approached the DJ with a record that I wanted him to play so that I could bust a move or two. (This maneuver would also put me in a good position to introduce House Music to a larger audience than just my immediate co-workers who already knew of my mail-orders.) The DJ obliged me and played my record. From the moment that the music came through the speakers, I was the only person on the floor dancing. Everyone clapped their hands while they watched me do my amazing dance moves. My movement on the dance floor was akin to those various times during high school when the (illegal) “social clubs” would have their ‘step-offs’ against each other. The crowd didn’t know what they were listening to, but the beat was incredibly driving, groovy, and hypnotic. They could not help but to get lost in it. After about 5 minutes it was time to fade the record out so that the next few songs could get played. What was that song that had me doing all sorts of amazing dance moves? That song was "Altered States" by Ron Trent."
*Brilliant Feature! + My Dad owned that Joe Farrell - Outback album, I remember gazing at that photo!*
This is awesome. Love the history of the Chicago house scene.
This was great. keep em' coming. A New Orleans episode would be cool.
Dope! Can't wait for more! Philly? DC? Minneapolis???
interesting thanks for history
wow nice rotary mixer! which one is it?
DAMN RIGHT, U CAN'T E-DIG AND CALL YOURSELF A DIGGER. IT ISN'T DONE IN THAT WAY....SORRY. AND YOU CAN'T LOOK STUFF UP BEFORE HAND EITHER. FOR AS LONG AS I'VE BEEN DOING IT, DIGGERS HAVE ALWAYS NOT DONE IT THAT WAY.