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D.J. Deeon - House-O-Matic

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dj deeon - houseomatic

nearly two years ago RA did a feature on the evolution of footwork and this was the first in a list of some "pivotal moments." limited to one song per artist and not to be seen as a "best of" but just a guide to how footwork came to sound like it does... here is what they said (also interesting to note that the feature was written by dave quam aka massacooramaan whose EP on fade to mind dropped like an hour ago and is fully streamable here):

DJ Deeon - House-O-Matic [from Funk City 12-inch, Dance Mania, 1994] You can't talk about Chicago dance culture without mentioning the legendary dance crew House-O-Matics. Started in 1985 by Ronnie Sloan, the troupe was home to many OG dancers and DJs, and was instrumental in kicking off the house dancing scene in the city—as well as derailing it. The music in the city was moving in so many directions at the time, and so were the steps involved, and House-O-Matics were among the early pioneers of the modern, chaotic battle.  There were (and still are) many tracks made specifically for certain crews and dancers, and more than a few have been dedicated to the House-O-Matics by affiliates such as DJ Milton, DJ PJ, RP Boo, and, in this case, DJ Deeon. He's a crucial person in the scene—someone who not only influenced many of his fellow producers sonically, but also, in some instances, taught them how to sample and use drum machines.  Known primarily for his brazenly obscene booty tracks, the faint of heart might overlook Deeon, but among the party starters and strip club anthems, his catalog is home to a plethora of sonic oddities. This one is a blueprint for modern footwork tracks, and one of Deeon's earliest releases on the legendary Dance Mania label, home to a host of seminal ghetto house records from Chicago. See also: DJ Milton - "House-O-Matic," RP Boo - "House-O-Matic," DJ Deeon - "House-O Track."