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ABUSIA BACKTRACK

Descendants from Greatness

Abusia Backtrack Chapter Three: Descendants from Greatness By the time the 1990s arrived, house music had already created its temples, its rituals, and its gods. But a new generation of DJs and producers—raised on the foundations of The Loft, The Garage, and The Warehouse—were now ready to build kingdoms of their own. They weren’t imitating the legends—they were continuing the lineage. This is the story of the Descendants from Greatness—the […]

todayJune 16, 2025

ABUSIA BACKTRACK

Chapter 2: The Inner Circle

Abusia Backtrack Presents: Chapter Two: The Inner Circle In Chapter One: The Sound That Built Us, we opened the doors to the sanctuaries where house, disco, and underground dance music began. But behind those doors was a circle of visionaries—people who didn’t just play records. They broke rules, built communities, and designed blueprints for freedom. This is the story of the inner circle: David Mancuso, Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, and […]

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ABUSIA BACKTRACK

Chapter 1: The Sound That Built Us

Abusia Backtrack Chapter One: The Sound That Built Us Before the algorithms, before the club charts and curated playlists, there was something raw and real: a beat, a basement, a body in motion. This is where house music was born—not in boardrooms or press releases, but in sweat, spirit, and soul. Abusia Backtrack is our love letter to the culture that raised us. It’s a preservation project, an educational journey, […]

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Tech News

The Cult of Rotary Mixers

There are more rotaries on the market than ever before, and many top DJs swear by them. So what, if anything, makes them special? Stephen Titmus investigates. When Joe Claussell DJs he'll often seem overcome by the music he's playing. He'll lean downwards before snapping violently upright. His elbows will start to flail. He'll shake his head and contort his features like a musician in the throes of a breathtaking […]

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Tech News

An Introduction To Mixing with DJ Isolators

WHAT IS AN ISOLATOR? In basic terms, an isolator is a high quality, standalone DJ EQ with large knobs that’s attached to the master out. In contrast to traditional EQs, they are generally not used for the purposes of mixing, but instead to shape the sound and add color to your set. Isolators also feature wider frequency ranges, smoother pots, high quality amplification circuits, and much more gain per band […]

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Dancer Articles

Kapela Marna: Dancer, Choreographer, Dance pedagogue, Coach

French dancer Kapela is a member of the world famous Serial Stepperz and Wanted Posse and specialises in Toprock and House Dance. Kapela started Breaking In 1999 and his unique musicality meant that he was noticed during toprock and footwork battles at big events such as Street Star in Sweden and the Black Sea Contest in Russia. In 2004 he joined the International Dance Academy (IDA) and during his 3 […]

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House Venues

Introducing The REP Music Cafe

"We're thrilled to bring The REP Music Cafe to life and create a space where people can come together to enjoy great music, art, and community," said Brooklyn Terry. "Our goal is to not only serve delicious coffee and provide top-notch entertainment but also to foster a sense of belonging and creativity within the vibrant Brooklyn community." Brooklyn's vibrant cultural scene is about to get even richer with the grand […]

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Dancer Articles

Meet House music dancer: Brooklyn Terry

  Terry was born and raised in Brooklyn NYC. Growing and living with the childhood stages and the golden era of hip hop at his doorstep he took in all of the sights and sounds and vibes. At the early age of 15 He began clubbing and giving back to the culture through Dance. He became one of the most well known dancers in the clubs during the Golden era […]

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House History

A Brief History of Ron Hardy’s Music Box

Any history of Chicago house music would be incomplete without a triple fold LP size chuck saved for Music Box. In 1982, after, five years as its resident, Frankie Knuckles left The Warehouse (widely credited as the inspiration behind the term “house”) to set up the Power Plant. After a couple months of closure, founder Robert Williams reopened in a new location and looked to Ron Hardy to stem the […]

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