Juan Hoerni feat. Terry Dexter - Stuck In The Middle (Cha Cha Project Recordings)

Once again, Los Angeles house music don Juan Hoerni joins forces with singer Terry Dexter for another uplifting slice of dancefloor bliss. "Stuck in the Middle," released on Juan's Cha Cha Project Recordings imprint, features immaculate performances from both the players — including Scott Wozniak on keys — and Terry Dexter. The accumulation of soulful expertise helps to welcome the warm summer air as things heat up on the floor. A disco-accented rhythm section drives electric piano chords and swirling organ riffs, laying down the perfect musical bed for Terry Dexter's emotive, memorable vocal performance. Top-notch all around.


The legendary Jovonn, an undisputed pioneer of the '90s' NYC/New Jersey house music sound, is on hand for a trio of prime-time remixes. Jovonn's Main Mix toughens the rhythm and accompanies it with a staccato synth bass line. The vocal is solidly at the fore, with the organ and key melodies providing support. Jovonn also supplies a Dub version of this mix, as well as a Stripdown Mix. The latter really shows off Terry Dexter's incredible vocal, pushing it further up in the mix while downplaying most of the keyboard elements. Superb all around.

Hector Romero (Def Mix) – “Right on. I’m feeling this. Nice one to all involved.”
Frank Situation (Situation) – “This is deep fire! Great work.”
Brad Eller (Glass Slipper) – “Right up my alley! Love the vocal, and Scott’s keys are dope as always.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) – “What a paramount release.”
Edground (Brazillian Soul Crew) – “This is an amazing release. All mixes are perfect.”
Niall Redmond (The Digital Groove) - “Nice vibes on this release, Classy.”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Juan Hoerni ft. Chezere - When You Smile (Cha Cha Project Recordings)

Juan Hoerni, the acclaimed and prolific Los Angeles-based soulful house music producer, reunites with vocalist Chezere for the uplifting floor-mover "When You Smile." Released on Juan's Cha Cha Project Recordings imprint, "When You Smile" melds crisp, disco drums, rousing keyboard riffs and chords, and an electrifying vocal performance from Chezere, drawing upon her history as vocalist with Urban Species (among many others). It's pure house music magic, available here in its original mix as well as a Wet Mix, giving Chezere voice some warehouse flavor.

The legendary DJ Spen (Basement Boys) joins the equally renowned Reelsoul (Sole Channel Music, MN2S) for a classy collaborative remix that demands hands in the air and feet on the dancefloor. Tight beats, string lines, vibraphone keys, and a dose of deep house bounce compliment Chezere's vocals with sultry sophistication. This one's ready to bring the soulful fire, from dimly lit lounges to sweaty nightclubs worldwide.

Soulfuledge (Quantize) – “Classy mix from DJ Spen & Reelsoul. I’ll be playing this for sure.”
Pat Bedeau (Bedfunk) – “Loving this, great job from DJ Spen & Reelsoul. In the box.”
Luis Machuca (Friskybeat Records) – “Great release. I’m gonna enjoy playing this at the club.”
Mike Solus (Housemasters Radio) – “Super stuff from Juan & Chezere.”
DJ Lolly (Freek FM) – “Solid soulful house tune and lovely vibes.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “Top class, the vocals hit the spot nicely and the Reelsoul & DJ Spen mixes are stellar!”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Juan Hoerni - Here In Your Dreams ft. Maurice Smith (Cha Cha Project Recordings)

The ever-suave Los Angeles house music imprint Cha Cha Project Recordings bounces into the springtime with a stylish new single from Juan Hoerni and vocalist extraordinaire Maurice Smith. "Here In Your Dreams" is an uplifting disco-house number with an unstoppable live bass line, splashes of tribal hand-percussion, shimmering Rhodes piano chords, and Maurice Smith's impeccable vocal lines. This one's sure to bring a dose of sunshine to any party. Legendary house music session musician Scott Wozniak (InnerVibe Music) not only contributes keys to the original, but he also rounds out the single with a fantastic remix and dub. Scott's mix punches up Maurice's chorus, adding horns, wah-wah guitar, and strings in all the right places. Another brilliant slice of house music from the Cha Cha Project crew!

Nick Power (Soul Kandi) – “Lovely track & great mixes. Support coming!”
Soulfuledge (Quantize) – “Yup … Liking this a lot. Real nice vibe from Scott.”
Adam Dunbar (Deep South Sounds) – “All really tasty, but lovin’ that dub.”
Mr Mulatto (BRS) – “Lovely release. All of the mixes are dope, I’m looking forward to playing this out.”
Curtiss Logan (Cyberjamz Radio) – “Great release. Powerful vocals and hot production on this. Full support!”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “A wonderful song complete with a superb remix.”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Beatport, Spotify, And Apple Music.

Juan Hoerni - Lost Tracks Vol II (Cha Cha Project Recordings)

Juan Hoerni returns with his acclaimed soulful house imprint, the Los Angeles-based Cha Cha Project Recordings, to unearth another set of top-notch house music tunes. Lost Tracks Vol II brings together three floor-primed solo tracks from Juan and three collaborations with names to those familiar with the Cha Cha family. The release begins with one of those collabs, the uplifting "Winter Love Affair" featuring the vocalist Chezere (Vega Records, Large Music). Chunky piano chords, a low-key disco beat, and exquisite live instrumentation brilliant back Chezere's emotional performance. The sweet, gospel-inflected tones of in-demand singer Maurice Smith can be heard on the lush and vibrant "Let Me Explore" as well as "Dani," remixed here with a tribal flavor by legendary New Jersey producer Jovonn (Body N’ Deep). Juan's three cuts are likewise as impressive, from the strutting Tenaglia-influenced vocal house of "Got Some Time" to the Latin-fueled deepness of "Deep Rumble" to "I Am the One" and its swinging ode to old school speech house. All these cuts are sublime and sophisticated, ready and waiting for DJs and home listening alike.

Hector Romero (Saw Recordings) – “Great EP. I really am enjoying Winter Love Affair.”
Groove Assassin (Pacha) – “These are slammers!”
Booker T. (Kings Of Soul) – “Wicked vibes.”
Lorenzo al Dino (7th District Inc.) – “Classic house, solid production.”
Andrew Emil (Broadway & Wilson) – “Really great release from Juan!”
Robert Lochmann (Soulsender.de) – “These are some great tracks.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Excellent release. Juan has finished the year strong!”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.