More classic, ghetto Chi-town business from the DM vaults here – 2-Bit Project s (aka Larry Thompson of LNR fame!) Bump That Pussy EP is another hot, collectible entry into the DM catalogue. This special, enhanced 2017 repress version features all the OG cuts (except 1 short skit) and boasts 2, yes 2!, exclusive extended edits from UK man of mystery and all round house digger extraordinaire Jonny Rock.
If you know JR s steez then you know he knows exactly what is up with the underground. He s neatly extended the 2-Bit originals (which were originally very short tracks!) and teased the funk outta the right crevices for all us lucky folks. If you like that raw, rugged, Chicago, minimal fonk that Dance Mania are known for, you ll love this one.
A killer, solid and in-demand EP. One for the headz. Massive record, pure power all the way through and an essential weapon for the record bag! Fully, legit reissue done with the permission and assistance of Dance Mania records and Mr. Parris Mitchell, Chicago USA.
Chicago label, founded by Jesse Saunders in 1985. Started off as Dance Mania Records before later (in 1988) changing name to just Dance Mania and later still to Dance Mania Inc. Jesse conveyed Dance Mania in 1986 to Raymond Barney when he left for Los Angeles.
The label became known for raw, percussive tracks from the very beginning. Early hits included Lil' Louis "Video Clash", "How I Feel", "War Games", "7 Ways" by Hercules, and perhaps the most known classic, "Housenation" by The Housemaster Boyz in 1986. Ray's own company, Barney's Records, distributed many of the early Chi-labels, like G Strings, Chicago Underground, Warehouse Records (2), etc.
In the period of 1992-1993 Dance Mania began to release records from new the breed of Chicago artists, namely from the likes of: DJ Funk, Paul Johnson, Eric Martin, Traxmen, Parris Mitchell, DJ Deeon, DJ Milton and more. Label returned to it's roots, to the dirty side of disco that was always very popular in Chicago. In few years it released around 200 records, making the matrix number rise close to "DM300".