King Street Sounds
| King Street Sounds (Records) | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993[1] |
| Founder | Hisa Ishioka[2] |
| Genre | Dance Music, Garage house, House music, Funky house |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City |
| Official website | www |
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King Street Sounds"[3] was created in 1993 by Hisa Ishioka and is a division of Hi's Productions USA. The label name was inspired by the actual location of legendary night club Paradise Garage located at 84 King Street,[4] Manhattan, New York. The label is also heavily inspired by the late Larry Levan.
The label is known for the Mix the Vibe series, which has showcased the talents of Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, David Morales, Doc Martin, Lil Louis, Osunlade, Peter Rauhofer, Ron Trent, Tony Humphries, Cevin Fisher, Lord G, DJ Pierre, Kerri Chandler, Mondo Grosso, DJ Spinna, Joe Claussell, DJ Spen, and Teddy Douglas of Basement Boys.
One of King Street Sounds' most notable records is Johnny Dangerous's "Problem #13," which is well known as "I Beat That Bitch with a Bat" and, in 2003, was sampled on Rah Digga's "Party & Bullshit."
Other King Street classics to mention are "Party Girl" by Ultra Naté, "Circles"[5] by Kimara Lovelace, "Emerald City" by Johnny Dangerous, "Closer" by Mood II Swing featuring Carolyn Sylvan, "Most Precious Love" by Blaze presents U.D.A.U.F.L. featuring Barbara Tucker, and "Touched the Sky" by Dennis Ferrer featuring Mia Tuttavilla, Urban Soul "Show Me,"[6] and Pump Friction "That Sound"[7].
Sub-labels are NiteGrooves and Street King. The label has been in business continuously for 28 years.
Selected artists[edit]
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• Nite Grooves
- Ananda Project
- Dennis Ferrer
- Kerri Chandler / Kerri "Kaoz 6:23" Chandler
- Mondo Grosso
- Alton Miller
- Julius Papp
- Frankie Feliciano
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References[edit]
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: HOUSE MUSIC LEGENDS CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF NYC LABEL KING STREET SOUNDS". Magnetic Magazine. August 19, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ↑ "GET TO KNOW – HISA ISHIOKA – OWNER OF ICONIC NYC LABEL KING STREET SOUNDS". sweet music magazine. February 8, 2003. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ↑ "'HOW YOUR FAVOURITE LABEL CAME INTO EXISTENCE' The stories behind some defining imprints. Written by LOUIS ANDERSON-RICH AND DAVE TURNER, issue date April 11, 2017". mixmag.net. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ↑ "8 labels that shaped the New York City house sound". The Vinyl Factory. November 25, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ↑ "'Circles' by Kimara Lovelace charted #1 in Hot Dance Club Songs, Billboard.com, issue date January 24, 1998". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ↑ "'Show Me' by Urban Soul charted #1 in Hot Dance Club Songs, Billboard.com, issue date September 27, 1997". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ↑ "'That Sound' by Pump Friction charted #1 in Hot Dance Club Songs, Billboard.com, issue date May 10, 1997". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ↑ ""David Morales" The NYC house legend shows his underground side, By Dan Grunebaum, issue date October 22, 2009". metropolisjapan.com. 21 October 2009. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ↑ "Joe Claussell appeared in 25th Anniversary of King Street Sounds, issue date December 11, 2018". PRtimes.jp (in 日本語). Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ↑ "Hot Dance Club Songs, Billboard.com, issue date January 24, 1998". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ↑ "Hot Dance Club Songs, Billboard.com, issue date September 27, 1997". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
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