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Good For You Records Releases Paradise Garage: Inspirations V/A Compilation Featuring The Last Ever Frankie Knuckles Production

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A Paradise Garage compilation is about to be unleashed courtesy of Good For You Records, but with the understanding that the music on this release is not from the Garage era.

As the title suggests, Paradise Garage : Inspirations is a collection of music made by producers who had some kind of life-changing experience on the hallowed ground at the Garage, or, they had some kind of relationship with Larry Levan which inspired them to follow their passion for music.

The Inspirations compilation will feature the last ever Frankie Knuckles production, a project Frankie and Kenny Summit worked on with Eric Kupper, a remix of ‘You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’ by the legendary Lou Rawls.

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Celebrate Black History Month with These Iconic DJ’s

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Note: Originally published in February of 2016 and republished in 2017, this article is being republished today in honor of the amazing never-ending list of iconic DJs that have graced our scene with their illustrious art and careers.

Since the beginning of time there have been countless individuals who helped shape the music landscape. In celebration of Black History Month, we took some time to honor some of the most iconic DJ’s of recent times:

*Artists are listed in alphabetical order

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Frankie Knuckle’s First Ever Remix To Receive a Reissue on Dark Entries

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Thirty years after Frankie Knuckles, the Godfather of House Music, churned out his first ever official remix, that very same work is receiving a reissue courtesy of San Francisco imprint Dark Entries.

The original track entitled “I’m Going To Go” was produced by Michele Violante for his Jago project, and released in 1983 by Full Time Records. It received notoriety in the dance music scene thanks to repeated plays at the infamous Paradise Garage by the one and only Larry Levan.

It wasn’t until 1985 that Full Time Records reached out to Levan’s good friend and colleague, Chicago house master Frankie Knuckles, to remix the track. Although it may appear odd to some that the remix is officially called the “Plant Mix” and Knuckles name is misspelled as  “Frankye Knuckles” in the credits, it remains his first ever official remix.

Set to be released on the 20th of August, the reissue will include remastered pressings of the original vocal version, instrumental, and of course the Frankie Knuckles remix.

You can listen to the Frankie Knuckles remix of “I’m Going To Go” below.

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#TBT Series: Relive Some Of The Best Frankie Knuckles Moments Caught on Video

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The 31st of March is a special and bittersweet date for house music fans all over the world. I still remember exactly where I was in Chicago in 2014  when the city and the world were hit with the heart-breaking news that Frankie Knuckles, The Godfather of House, had passed away due to complications linked to a diabetes condition.

That date became significant for all House Music fans throughout the world, just as August 25th had been for a decade prior and continues to be today. In 2004, then Chicago Mayor Richard Daley declared August 25th to be Frankie Knuckles Day. The block where the Warehouse stood was renamed Frankie Knuckles Way and that evening 10,000 people poured into the city’s Grant Park to hear him play.

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Frankie Knuckles Mural To Be Re-Created

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A GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign has been created recently to raise $2,000 to re-create a mural of Frankie Knuckles as a tribute to his legacy. The Godfather of House unfortunately passed away early last year due to medical complications, and his legacy continues to live on.

To commemorate and memorialize the legend, a group of graffiti artists and DJs created a mural on the Logan Square building in Chicago. Unfortunately, due to building renovations the mural has since been painted over. DJ Michael Tupak along with graffiti artist BboyB and Flash ABC, who worked on the first mural, are willing to recreate the Frankie Knuckles mural in a new location. They have two possible locations in mind, but believe that Rogers Park is to be the most promising.

It has been a little over a week since the campaign started, and they have raised half of the money needed so far. If there is any left over from the fund they plan on donating it to the Frankie Knuckles Foundation.

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The Warehouse Film: Launch Party And Frankie Knuckles Benefit

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frankie knuckles and the warehouseThe Warehouse, Chicago, and the early days of house music will be the subject of a new feature-length film focusing on the “Godfather of house music,” Frankie Knuckles, as well as  Robert Williams, owner of the Warehouse. The film, entitled “The Warehouse,” will be produced by Bob Teitel (Barber Shop),  Billy Dec (Rockit Ranch), Joe Shanahan (Metro/Double Door), and Randy Crumpton (The Truth). Production for “The Warehouse” will kick-off with a launch party and benefit for the Frankie Knuckles Foundation (FKF) at the Underground in Chicago. 100% of the proceeds will go to the foundation. Read more