Theo Parrish - First Floor Part 1Originally released in 1998 "First Floor is Detroit Chicago auteur Theo Parrishs debut album. Released on vinyl in two parts for maximum playability; the raw bluesy, soulful offbeat grooves have long since buried themselves deep under the skin of the house community. Showcasing Theos innovative use of drum programming and effects its uniquely loose but taut knit of minimalist elements worked to maximal, hypnotic effect have solidified its reputation

A trailblazer and genre-defining artist

bringing new life to 20 year old songs

Stepping on the dancefloor while he's behind the decks requires full trust and surrender

Child jazz drummer prodigy

The A side has a distinct boogie feel

After a few silent years

and candy dipped funk and soul

Ring (Ha Ha Hey)" and "Keepin' the Faith"

Recorded and released in 1990 and is an absolute gem of a record - very much in the vein of Larry Heard's best recordings

soft-touch drum machine beat

Lake By The Ocean 3:58

Listen carefully and you’ll hear some suitably psychedelic guitar solos nestling amongst the heady washes of sound