Description
1986年、シカゴのハウスミュージックシーンが盛り上がる中、地元の若きDJ Jonathan Gilbert、通称Scrappyが、Medusa's Clubのビデオルームでその才能を披露するチャンスをつかんだ。1987年、ある晩にメインDJが現れなかったことでScrappyが代役を務め、その後レジデントとしてクラブの中心的存在に。彼は音楽制作にも挑戦し、The Boxx Boys（後にDie Warzauを結成するJim MarcusとVan Christie）と協力してシカゴの伝説的なアシッドハウスアンセム「Freeze」を1988年に自身のZap Recordsからリリース。この曲はシカゴの音楽史に名を刻み、今でもJerome Derradjiのセットでよくプレイされている。
Scrappyの許可を得て、この名曲を再発するとともに、彼のアーカイブから未発表のトラックや1990年頃のAtlantic Records時代の別バージョンも発掘。彼は短期間でシカゴのハウスシーンをリードし、その後カリフォルニアへと移ったが、シカゴのハウスミュージックの象徴ともいえる作品を残した。今回のStill Musicによる限定DLPリリース「Acid House + Medusa's - Chicago, 1987-1992」では、彼のDJライヴやアシッドハウスが盛り上がった時代を追体験できる。
A1. Freeze (Scrappy Mix)
A2. Freeze (Mad Dog Dub)
B1. Freeze (Limelight Mix)
B2. Don't You Wanna Dance (Unreleased 1990 Mix)
B3. Freeze (Credit Power Dub)
C1. Welcome To My House (Jerome Derradji Edit)
C2. Freeze ('92 Remix)
D1. Don't Give Up On Love (Long Version)
D2. Love Motion Diversity St Trip (Acid Love)
In the midst of House music's burgeoning scene in 1986 Chicago, a young local DJ named Jonathan Gilbert, known as Scrappy, seized a golden opportunity to showcase his skills at the renowned Medusa's Club's video room. It was in 1987, one fateful night, when the main DJ failed to show up, that Gilbert stepped in, securing a residency at one of the city's hottest spots. As the year progressed, Gilbert ventured into music production, teaming up with The Boxx Boys--Jim Marcus and Van Christie, notable for their later formation of the iconic group Die Warzau. Their collaboration birthed the legendary acid house anthem from Chicago, "Freeze," which Gilbert released under his Zap Records label in 1988, solidifying his place in Chicago's music history. The track became a timeless favorite, and is often featured in Jerome Derradji's sets. With Scrappy's gracious consent, we have the privilege of reissuing this seminal track, along with delving into his archives to uncover previously unreleased gems and alternate versions from his Atlantic Records era around 1990. For a brief period, Scrappy rode the waves of Chicago's house scene with his distinctive flair before bidding farewell to pursue new horizons in California. Presented for the first time on Still Music, "Acid House + Medusa's - Chicago, 1987-1992" invites listeners on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of late-eighties Chicago House. DJing, indulgence, romance, and the pulsating beats of acid house defined Scrappy's era, and fortunately, he left behind a legacy of unforgettable house tunes, emblematic of the city's unparalleled musical spirit. This limited edition DLP release, accompanied by an insert detailing the captivating tale of one of Chicago's unsung talents, ensures that Scrappy's story and his contribution to the era remain etched in musical history.
