He’s the mann – and everybody knows it
moodymann – tribute (mp3)
moodymann – amerika (mp3)
norma jean bell – i’m the baddest bitch (moodymann remix) (mp3)
a triple shot of dirty detroit house from the inimitable kenny dixon jr. i’m surprised this blog is over a month old and there’s yet to be a mention of one of house music’s most elusive and unique producers, but i’m aiming to rectify that today with some mp3 overkill. taking cue from 70’s soul, detroit techno and old blaxploitation movies, moodymann has crafted a sound which is constantly imitated but never bettered. it really wasn’t difficult to pick three outstanding tracks from his back catalogue, and the first two really allow his influences to shine through, with samples from marvin gaye and gil scott-heron allowing moodymann to reflect on the rich history of american black music. the third track is moodymann in u.s. garage dancefloor mode, with his saxophone specialist norma jean bell, working together in order to create an absolute classic (which i originally thought was “too girly” when i first heard it, but i was soon to be proved wrong …)
although the kdj “live” experience earlier in the year was a bit of a let down, it’s a real mistake to ever write the man off, and all of his productions past, present and future are essential to any house collection.
deep dark house from the motor city, pick up most of his available back catalogue on cd or vinyl here. and if you like to put yourself through anguish, go see what you can’t get over at discogs.
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Drex added these pithy words on Nov 02 05 at 3:22 pmThat picture isnt kdj, its one of the other detroit guys cant remember who tho
Kev added these pithy words on Nov 03 05 at 2:55 pmis it? i thought it might have been theo but he’s got a fat belly
reuben added these pithy words on Nov 07 05 at 2:09 pmEch, I’ve spent years picking up his stuff, looking for rare 12’s, etc, he works the limited edition thing really well.
Tha fact is, his output’s a bit patchy, but when he’s good, he’s awesome. Also, there’s no-one who sounds like him, and I can’t think of anyone else who makes house that you can say that about.
Anonymous added these pithy words on Jan 22 06 at 2:44 pmPicture is Theo parrish
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