Ed Nine - Timeless (Groove Access Records)

After gaining much attention for his recent split single with Bai-ee on audioJazz Music, Chicago DJ / producer Ed Nine unveils four tracks of dance floor dynamite on his own Groove Access Records imprint. With the label previously limited to digital releases, the Timeless EP represents Groove Access's first vinyl-only issue and it's one to remember. Ed shows off his Chicago born-and-bred bonafides through an EP that touches on tough deep house, retro-tinged acid house, and bold late night rhythms. "Timeless" and "Almost There" capture the warehouse, after hours vibe with a seasoned precision, while "8x" and "Over & Over" bust the doors down using 303 swells and sweaty drum machine riffs. This is prime time DJ music.

DJ Heather - "Solid EP!"
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - "It's very refreshing and so good to hear a stripped, Chicago-style set of tracks. Music to my ears."
Larry Tee - "Chicago!"
Hippie Torrales - "Nice old school flavor."
Jason Hodges - "'Over & Over' is choice."
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "Wow … amazing EP."
DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - "I love this retro-feeling package … it reminds me of the good old days when it all began."
Dean Facer (United Colors Of House) - "Absolute quality throughout! Solid jacking vibe that can only come out of Chicago … a stunning four tracker."
Gene Farris - "Good stuff!"
DJ Harri (Sub Club) - "I'm digging all of these."
Jaymz Nylon - "A nee EP with great sound quality."
Louie Gomez (Bassment Tapes) - "I have always liked the productions on Groove Access and this is another really good EP from Ed Nine."
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - "'Timeless' is exactly that … a slice of real house music which could have been released at any time in the last 25+ years."
Kid Enigma (I'm A House Gangster) - "This is an amazing EP … Ed smashes again!"
Rory Hoy (Howlin' Records) - "Lovely acid house vibes with this one."
Jamie Topham (CDPool) - "A cool quartet of classic house grooves echoing the halcyon heyday of acid and techno."

Available now on 12" vinyl from Juno Records, Groove Dis, Phonica, and Deejay.de.

Ed Nine / Bai-ee - Heavy House 12" (audioJazz Music)

The audioJazz Music imprint presents the Heavy House EP, a split 12" featuring warm and solid club tracks from Ed Nine and Bai-ee. Both artists are knee-deep in the sound of Chicago … Ed Nine was raised in the south side and started rocking Chicago parties almost a decade ago at the age of 19. Bai-ee, now based in Oakland, also hails from the Windy City, having contributed to local labels like Farris Wheel, Smooth Agent, and Liberate. On the Heavy House EP they each contribute two tracks, creating a balanced offering of heavy hitting drums, rhythmic pads, and gently placed vocals and acid flourishes. As a whole, the 12" feels like a sincere ode to the soulful yet energetic house music sound of '90s. Dive in, feet first.

Mark Farina - "Nice old school feel!"
Gene Farris - "Great tracks!"
DJ Sneak - "Very cool."
Toomy Disco (Kitsuné / Under The Shade) - "I'm loving these housey vibes and really digging this sound at the moment. Will play at my next gigs."
Tensnake - "Nice EP."
Lady Blacktronika - "I'm feeling '33'!"
Gene Hunt (Rush Hour / Dope Wax) - "Solid EP … good job!"
Mr.V (Sole Channel Music) - "Dope!"
Hollis P Monroe - "Rough, rugged, and raw … I like."
Dave Mayer (Strictly Rhythm / Hardsoul) - "Great EP! I'll bang out 'Nothing Technical' this weekend."
Michael Serafini (Gramaphone Records / Smart Bar) - "An excellent, well-rounded EP! Uplifting, deep, and even an acid track. Great job."
Giom - "Cool tracks."
Shane Johnson (Fish Go Deep) - "Solid tracks all round with the tight groove of 'Lookin' working best for me."
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite / Dialtone Records) - "Loving these! Sure, a nod to the '90s but fresh as ever. I'll play soon."
Vanilla Ace - "'Nothing Technical' and 'Palease' for me."
DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - "Some beautiful deep house here! '33' is the jacker of the pack."
Willie Graff (Freerange / Circus Company) - "Great tracks here from Bai-ee."
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - "A truly wicked EP, with the acid-infused '33' being my favorite cut."

Available now on 12" vinyl from Crosstalk.