{"product_id":"strut-records-hardcore-traxx-dance-mania-records-1986-97-vinyl-2lp","title":"Strut Records: Hardcore Traxx - Dance Mania Records 1986-97 Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrut teams up with Chicago's Dance Mania for a definitive\u003c\/i\u003e compilation that highlights the label's impact on house music. The label had its biggest impact during the 90s, becoming one of Chicago house's most popular imprints during that decade. The label's artists could be found at raves throughout the Midwest, while the tracks would be played at parties throughout the world. The path to get there was not necessarily that typical; thankfully \u003ci\u003eHardcore Traxx\u003c\/i\u003e traces label's history from the start. Founded in 1985 by \u003cstrong\u003eJesse Saunders\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dance Mania went on to be run by \u003cstrong\u003eRaymond Barney\u003c\/strong\u003e the owner of Chicago distributor, Barney's Records. The compilation takes us through the early years with tracks from \u003cstrong\u003eDuane \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFarley \"Jackmaster\" Funk\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cstrong\u003eHousemaster Boyz\u003c\/strong\u003e alias before getting into the thick of things with \u003cstrong\u003eHercules\u003c\/strong\u003e' \"7 Ways to Jack.\" If you're not familiar, the track is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Marshall+Jefferson\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarshall Jefferson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e production with vocal instructions that get more and more explicit as you get deeper into the track. And it set the tone for what Dance Mania was to become in the 90s, the premier outlet for ghetto house. \u003ci\u003eHardcore Traxx\u003c\/i\u003e helps to shine a light on the hard jacking grooves and dirty catchphrases that defined the genre. Tracks from \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eParris Mitchell\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTraxmen \u0026amp; Eric Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e will give you a good idea of what it's all about. There's more to Dance Mania than ghetto house, though. Contributions from \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Armani\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDJ Deeon\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Hypnosis\") show the more instrumental side of the label. Still jacking while taking cues from acid house and Detroit techno. It would be impossible to include everything, but Strut and Dance Mania have done an excellent job with \u003ci\u003eHardcore Traxx\u003c\/i\u003e. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack double vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Strut 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by Joey Coco 02\/2014\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"voltios.shop","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":52317655269703,"sku":"dm-6107","price":19.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/7628\/0391\/files\/dancemania-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1757589447","url":"https:\/\/voltios.shop\/products\/strut-records-hardcore-traxx-dance-mania-records-1986-97-vinyl-2lp","provider":"voltios.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}