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New Chicago House Sound

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In 1992 there was a new sheriff in town and his name was Cajmere. He had already been working with the Underground Crew and Clubhouse Records for the previous couple of years but he sounded so unique that it seemed evident that he would create a new phenomenon in Chicago. That phenom would become Cajual Records. What was so special about Cajual Records? Deep house vocals, driving beats and rythms, and a slick logo! The spotlight on underground dance music had essentially come back home to Chicago. This album illustrates how that was possible. Cajual, like any great label, already had a potential "star" in the form of Dajae -- check "Brighter Days" and "U Got Me Up"! Cajmere also offers his own material including the ever popular "Percolator". There is also the alter ego of Green Velvet, courtesy of the newly created sister label Relief. Add in the new artist development (another trait of a great label) and a couple of remixed records and you have an excellent compilation which is a breath of fresh air (as it was at the time of release).

If you find yourself longing for some feel-good music then this is the album for you!

Tracks...
1) CAJMERE feat. DAJAE - Brighter Days (Louie's Masters At Work Mix)
2) WORKIN' HAPPILY - Feel It (Cajmere's Underground Goodie Mix)
3) CAJMERE feat. DAJAE - Brighter Days (Cajmere's Underground Goodie Mix)
4) HARD COREY & WRAY - Love Train (Cajmere's Underground Goodie Mix)
5) DAJAE - U Got Me Up (Cajmere's Underground Goodie Mix)
6) CAJMERE - Percolator
7) OUTHERE BROTHERS - Whip Dat P---Y*
8) CAJMERE feat. DERRICK CARTER - Wet Dream*
9) GREEN VELVET - Conniption
10) JUMP "CHICO" SLAMM - Feel Free
11) DAJAE - U Got Me Up (Danny Tenaglia's Club Version)
12) CAJMERE - Let Me Be

In 1992 there was a new sheriff in town and his name was Cajmere. He had already been working with the Underground Crew and Clubhouse Records for the previous couple of years but he sounded so unique that it seemed evident that he would create a new phenomenon in Chicago. That phenom would become Cajual Records. What was so special about Cajual Records? Deep house vocals, driving beats and rythms, and a slick logo! The spotlight on underground dance music had essentially come back home to Chicago. This album illustrates how that was possible. Cajual, like any great label, already had a potential "star" in the form of Dajae -- check "Brighter Days" and "U Got Me Up"! Cajmere also offers his own material including the ever popular "Percolator". There is also the alter ego of Green Velvet, courtesy of the newly created sister label Relief. Add in the new artist development (another trait of a great label) and a couple of remixed records and you have an excellent compilation which is a breath of fresh air (as it was at the time of release).
If you find yourself longing for some feel-good music then this is the album for you!