DJ Phats announces ‘I’m Back’ on new album
The 12-track LP from the Dance Mania alumni features a DJ Deeon remix
DJ Phats is releasing a new album titled ‘I’m Back’ via Phats Music Box on June 6.
The LP sees the Chicago artist serving up 12 steamy ghetto house, juke and footwork heaters, including a bonus remix from the late DJ Deeon to close out the tracklist.
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It features new versions of tracks from his back catalogue, including ‘I Wanna Slut’ which landed via Dance Mania in 1998.
DJ Phats has been active since the '90s with releases across labels such as Dance Mania, Afrocuts and Sugar Daddy Records, forming a notable partnership with DJ Skip.
The record release coincides with 30 years of ghetto house celebrations, with DJ Phats recently playing at Dance Mania and Viva Acid’s anniversary event in Chicago alongside artists such as DJ Slugo, DJ Clent, DJ Milton, Traxman and Jana Rush.
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In 2023 he linked up with DJ Slugo and DJ Thadz on the split ‘Dance Mania Legends’ EP.
Pre-order ‘I’m Back’ here.
Tracklist:1. Social Media2. Bend On Over3. Phats Arcade4. Make It Work (Ghetto House Mix)5. We Jukin Over Here6. Ghetto Shit7. I Wanna Slut (Rework) (Rave Mix)8. I Wanna Slut (Rework) (Ghetto House Mix)9. Back In The Day (Rework) (Rave Mix)10. Back In The Day (Rework) (Ghetto House Mix)11. Feels Great (Rework)12. Juke Shawty (Bonus) (DJ DEEON REWORK)
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