シカゴでディスコとソウルを再構築し、ハウス・ミュージックを豊かな音楽性でメジャー水準へ押し上げたDJの仕事をさらに掘り下げたシリーズ第2弾。

Defectedによる『House Masters Frankie Knuckles Volume Two』は、Frankie Knucklesのプロダクションとリミックスの中から別角度で選ばれた楽曲を収録したコンピレーション。The Warehouseで培われた彼のスタイルは、単なる反復的なビートではなく、重層的なコード、滑らかなシンセ、ソウルの感情を引き継いだアレンジによって、ハウス・ミュージックに奥行きを与えた点にある。

本作でもその特徴は明確で、クラブ仕様の機能性を持ちながらも、メロディや構成にしっかりとした起伏があり、聴き手に強く印象を残す内容。リミックスワークにおいても、原曲の魅力を保ちながらフロア向けに再構築する手腕が随所に表れている。

シリーズ第1弾と並べて聴くことで、彼が築いたサウンドの幅広さと完成度の高さがよりはっきりと見えてくる。ハウスの基礎を支えた音楽性を、別の側面から確認できる一枚。

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.