Celebrating 19 years of 3 Chairs with 19 classic cuts
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6 Moodymann 'Live In LA 1998'
Kenny Dixon Jr. doesn't tend to make "bangers" in the conventional sense of the term - it usually takes a few listens for the true beauty of his works to emerge. 'Live In LA 1998' however is a different story entirely as it's only a few seconds in that we're tearing everything from the floor that isn't already nailed down. The sexy humming takes the edge off the thundering bassline and kick that drives the track, and the beautiful keys that float in near the end really bring this one full circle.
It's a stark contrast to the breezy tone of the 2003 LP 'Silence In The Secret Garden', which featured classics such as 'People' and 'Shine', and we can't say we're complaining.
7 Theo Parrish 'Sky Walking'
Originally appearing on 'Baby Steps', the first EP released by short-lived Detroit label Elevate, as 'Walking Thru The Sky', this slow-burning cut was again used two years later to rightfully close out Theo's classic debut LP 'First Floor'.
With a subtle drowned-out bassline and a piano melody that would sound just as perfect in a cheesy salsa flick as it does over Theo's grimy bed of classically Detroit kicks, this one doesn't have to make itself known to be heard. The grooves are undeniable on this one, it's just a shame it didn't cross-over on the Spanish ballroom charts as well.
We highly recommend giving the whole LP a spin, it's a classic.
