Mike Huckaby - Baseline 88-89 [Synth]

Beloved and legendary Detroit figure Mike Huckaby had one of the most distinctive sounds in deep house. His always-smoldering productions excelled at the essentials, without relying on tricks to grab the attention of DJs and dancers alike. This was especially clear on his genre-defining "Baseline 88-89," which offered a couple of tracks ideal for dark basements with iconic basslines. We've found some old copies of this cult EP on his own Synth label. The record opens with "Baseline 88," featuring a languid synth bass that seems to sway drunkenly under dubby, full-bodied kick drums. "Baseline 89," on the other hand, presents a darker bassline and repetitive drums with a more aggressive, biting edge. These two tracks are eternal favorites among underground heads.