Manchester-based label Hudd Traxx simmers its first release this year, which features four cuts, which have massively influenced the label, its boss Eddie Leader and the music he enjoys and has been releasing as well as producing throughout the years. The first volume (of more to come) contains music from Todd Terry, Danell Dixon, The Diggers and long-time label friend Jovonn under his Lyon moniker. All tracks have been licensed and remastered for the release and can now be enjoyed in high-quality on both: vinyl and digital. However, it’s the Lyon-track, Jovonn‘s ’99 artist pseudonym, which has won our heart. A classic House-tune with a classy bassline, so strong and pushy that no feet can stand still as soon as the first beat hits the floor. An organ, a vocal snippet as well as a flanger-effect round off this simply kept beauty. It does not need much to keep your feet moving but surely the mind and simplicity of a master like Jovonn, who’s been releasing and producing quality House music since day one.
Hudd Traxx Influence Vol. 1 is out on Hudd Traxx.
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