Hardrive (Louie Vega) - Deep Inside [Strictly Rhythm]

Format: 12" in printed sleeve.
CAT: ABSRHDI

Okay. Where do we even begin with Deep Inside? Originally released in the golden age of NYC house back in 1993 this five track EP literally tore up everything in its path. And it still does today! The definition of a timeless and evergreen classic. Masters At Work - Louie Vega and Kenny Dope - were in full swing at this time, producing, remixing, DJing and generally doing everything; these guys were working an insane schedule. On this EP they are joined by a roll call of amazing names and collaborators. Erick Morillo engineering the title track? Check. Maurice Joshua on co-production duties? Also check. Ms. Barbara Tucker's vocals? They're on there. Crushing kicks? Piles of soul? Masterfully chopped disco samples? All present and correct. Serious business.

Sometimes a record manages to capture and distil the true essence of what this thing is all about, and Deep Inside is one of those records. It has all the hallmarks of the Masters At Work golden era and all the elements that defined what was going on in the clubs of New York in the early to mid 90's are etched into it's grooves. You know a record is good when it's still being played out, literally, almost 25 years later. Now, remastered and reissued with the full co-operation of Strictly Rhythm, this seminal piece of NYC house history is available again with the original 1993 sleeve art fully intact. This is an absolutely essential record for any self-respecting dance head. You know what to do.