Juno Recommends Funky House June 2021

Review: Byron Stingil will always be one of the true and authentic original voices of house music. Still, a new tune from the man is always going to get us excited and so it is here. "We Belong Together' is another epic deliver from the man, who empties his lungs, serves up irresistible soul and does it over a house beat embellished with heartwarming horn and piano stabs. There are three different versions that vary slightly for different settings, but also a standout remix from Maurice Fulton. The Sheffield based US house don keeps it smooth, with colourful marimbas, a garage-flecked groove and steamy vocals.

Review: Sydney label Club Sweat bring some real party starting, dance floor destroying funky house heat here from the dream team duo of Ferreck Dawn & GUZ. Two of the bigger names when it comes to crossover house sounds, they have released on labels like Defected, Relief, and Toolroom and bring a wealth of disco lushness to this one. Its built on big, happy drums, with bigger, happier chords and a nice diva vocal finishing it off in energetic, glossy style. Different remixes repurpose the tune for different parties but the original will always be the number one go-to.

Review: The 90s was arguable dance music's golden decade. The formative underground sounds bubbled up to the surface and met with major label budgets and high end recording studios and a wealth of cross over classics ensued. Demon collects a ton of them here on a double 12" that will be perfect for nostalgic throw downs or jobbing function room DJs. All the biggies are present and correct - Ultra Nate, Groove Armada, Ace of Base, Sash!. So throw it on and get on down to some fun musical memories.