Frankie Knuckles - The Director's Cut Collection Vol. 1 - VINYL LP
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- Genre: Dance and electronic
- Description: There are few people across the globe who will have not been touched by the work of Frankie Knuckles. Forever regarded as 'The Godfather of House' for his unrivalled contribution to the house music we know today; what started as an underground movement in Chicago has grown to international heights thanks to Frankie. His records earned him recognition on a global scale, allowing him to work with some of the globes biggest names including the likes of Diana Ross, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson.Five years ago, Frankie passed away in Chicago on 31st March 2014 leaving behind one of the greatest house music legacies spanning almost four decades. Now he is commemorated by long time writing and production partner Eric Kupper. Eric, himself a seasoned DJ producer and writer, has worked on over 116 Billboard #1 Dance Records and played a pivotal role in a many of Frankie's productions. Having both worked together for many years they established themselves at 'Director's Cut' from 2011 and set about producing original releases and remixes based on the classic 'Def Mix' sound while sharing equal credits for their creations.Together they re-produced and re-purpose classic cuts for modern dancefloors, with reworks including tracks from Marshall Jefferson, Ashford & Simpson, Artful & Ridney, and The Sunburst Band, alongside Frankie Knuckles originals. These releases have been brought together by Eric to feature on a special album called 'The Directors Cut Collection' on SoSure Music. It includes the Director's Cut reworks of Frankie's classic cuts such as 'Your Love' and 'Take You There' with Jamie Principle, alongside Frankie's first #1 single - 'The Whistle Song' on which Eric shares writing credits. Included within a multitude of classic reworks, highlights include a previously unreleased version of Ashford & Simpson's 'Bourgie Bourgie' and a huge Director's Cut Retro Signa
- Artist: Frankie Knuckles
- Title: The Director's Cut Collection Vol. 1
- Format: VINYL
- Label: Sosure Music
- Release Date: 02/13/2026
- Genre: Dance and electronic
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- Product Name: Frankie Knuckles - The Director's Cut Collection Vol. 1 - VINYL LP
- UPC: 5061099140577
There are few people across the globe who will have not been touched by the work of Frankie Knuckles. Forever regarded as 'The Godfather of House' for his unrivalled contribution to the house music we know today; what started as an underground movement in Chicago has grown to international heights thanks to Frankie. His records earned him recognition on a global scale, allowing him to work with some of the globes biggest names including the likes of Diana Ross, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson.Five years ago, Frankie passed away in Chicago on 31st March 2014 leaving behind one of the greatest house music legacies spanning almost four decades. Now he is commemorated by long time writing and production partner Eric Kupper. Eric, himself a seasoned DJ producer and writer, has worked on over 116 Billboard #1 Dance Records and played a pivotal role in a many of Frankie's productions. Having both worked together for many years they established themselves at 'Director's Cut' from 2011 and set about producing original releases and remixes based on the classic 'Def Mix' sound while sharing equal credits for their creations.Together they re-produced and re-purpose classic cuts for modern dancefloors, with reworks including tracks from Marshall Jefferson, Ashford & Simpson, Artful & Ridney, and The Sunburst Band, alongside Frankie Knuckles originals. These releases have been brought together by Eric to feature on a special album called 'The Directors Cut Collection' on SoSure Music. It includes the Director's Cut reworks of Frankie's classic cuts such as 'Your Love' and 'Take You There' with Jamie Principle, alongside Frankie's first #1 single - 'The Whistle Song' on which Eric shares writing credits. Included within a multitude of classic reworks, highlights include a previously unreleased version of Ashford & Simpson's 'Bourgie Bourgie' and a huge Director's Cut Retro Signa
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