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In July 1981, producer Shep Pettibone asked Tony Humphries for a mastermix show tape to fill in for a no show on his KISS-FM NY radio show. Simultaneously, schooled under the "I'll-leave-you-in-the-booth-and-see-what-happens" antics of resident DJ Larry Patterson of NJ's Club Zanzibar fame, resulted in him gaining "THE" residency in 1982. Developing his creative experiences behind the recording studio's control board only enhanced his style and magic. Artists like Mtume (Tony's first gold record "Juicy Fruit"), Chaka Khan, Karen White, Regina Belle, Donna Summer, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, and The Cover Girls were all governed by the "Humphries handicraft". By November 1990, his 8 year tenure ended with a tearful refrain, but this didn't discourage Tony as he became in demand worldwide and relocated to London, England. In January of 1993, Tony took up the offer to be the resident jock at the Ministry of Sound club. That year was rounded off with a residency at "Echoes" in Rimini, Italy. This Italian residency continued for 4 years while simultaneously relocating back in NJ to launch Yellorange.
Very few producers have left such an impression on the scene such as DJ Spen - following his early days at Basement Boys, and later through Code Red & now Quantize, his unmistakable Baltimore sound has influenced so many aspiring house music producers. Finding the balance between gospel, soul, funk, disco & house is no mean feat - yet blurring the lines between these comes second nature to Spen. Working with some of the world's biggest vocalists & racking up a slew of international hits has been an ever present through Spen's glittering career who remains in-demand both behind the mixing desk & behind the decks.
This debut compilation from Spen's label offers a peek into the world of Quantize Recordings, featuring 2 stunning DJ mixes from 2 of the biggest names in house music.
