Motivation

Artist: Frankie Knuckles
Label: Definity [Studio]
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 634541200225
EAN: 0634541200225
ASIN: B000062Y6R

Release Date: 2002-02-19

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Tracks:

Keep On Movin' - Frankie Knuckles
Faith - Annette Taylor
Deliver Me - Urban Blues Project Presents Michael Proctor
All Through Me - Bop
Alright With Me - Shernette May
Walkin' - Frankie Knuckles
We Are One - Urban Blues Project
He Is The Joy - Donna Allen
Higher - Vernessa Mitchell
Father - Kenny Bobien
Hallelujah - Kerri 'Koaz 6:23' Chandler

Customer Reviews:

Definite "Motivation".......2006-01-07

As a true blue Frankie Knuckles fan I was glad when this mix was available for purchase. Once again we are treated to a skillful performance in the mix. One mark of a gifted DJ is the ability to take his/her audience on a journey by weaving in the older records with the newer ones over an extended period of time. With that being said, the Motivation CD is only a snapshot of Mr. Knuckles' musical genius behind the decks.

Let's explore:

1. "Keep On Movin" - Frankie takes immediate control of the mix by beginning with his track, and it's a good one!

2. "Faith" - a VERY popular track in the UK, particularly in the London superclub Ministry Of Sound.

3. "Deliver Me" - another VERY popular track among the UK masses and a future classic. This is the track that put Urban Blues Project on the map!

4. "All Through Me" - gotta love the vocals of Su Su Bobien. It is at this point that you may begin to feel your skin tingle because of the energy in this track.

5. "Alright With Me" - Frankie always tossed in a "feel good" record in his sets; this would qualify as such.

6. "Walkin" - now the the audience is taken on that "journey" thanks to an older track that I consider TIMELESS. Adeva is another recognizable voice that commands attention.

7. "We Are One" - this track is heartflet in not only the vocals but the delivery. Another future classic from a dynamic South Florida label!

8. "He Is The Joy" - speaking of future classics this one is the real deal. Easily one of the most beautiful records of all time.

9. "Higher" - now here is where I get personal. Chicago has always been an diamond in the rough in terms of music. (Right now we have a couple of Hip-Hop heavyweights, but let's step back even further in time: even before House Chicago was a breeding ground for alot of Soul and Blues, but the most impressive ground-breaking movement was in the genre of Gospel)
Here we have a total Chicago-based effort with Ricky Dillard's New G. laying down some serious harmony, Vernessa Mitchell telling it like it is and Steve "Silk" Hurley directing traffic in terms of the "sound". This is one serious Gospel House track that must be 'experienced' (as opposed to just 'listened to').

10. "Father" - another great song. The harmonica adds flair to the overall pitch of the mix.

11. "Hallelujah" - you can easily lose yourself in this track, thanks to its mastermind Kerri Chandler. This one is another older track but again, Frankie is taking the audience on a journey and with this track the time travel is worth the price of admission.

12. "The Pressure-Part 1" - the journey is completed with an awe-inspiring flashback (this is the oldest track of the mix, dating back to 1991). Here Frankie ends the mix like he began -in control (as he along with Satoshi Tomiie had remix duties for this track. This perticular mix of the song is unforgetable!

So, now that we have taken a glance at the journey through some future classic House the decision must now be made; making the purchase will prove to be the right one. Once again Frankie Knuckles comes through!

Gospel House Party.......2003-02-14

Motivation is a true gem by Mr. Knuckles. He brilliantly combines the influence of gospel with the driving beat of deep house music.One can dance to it or reflect while the words of wisdom pump out of the speakers.Who says one cannot go to the club and be a spiritual person at the same time. Not Frankie Knuckles!!!!This CD is great, I would HIGHLY recommend it.

Excellent Compilation!.......2002-08-12

This CD had me dancing in my cubicle. It is very uplifting and Frankie Knuckles is indeed an excellent DJ. I would recommend it to all those "house-heads" out there!!

Inspiration.......2002-05-21

Frankie Knuckles out did himself with this CD. I'm a true House Music lover. I have been searching all over locally looking for Frankie Knuckles music. Amazon.com came thru for me and it was worth the wait. All my friends are trying to steal this CD from me. This CD is for everyone including people who listen to Gospel music. Sit back and feel the music, but listen with your soul.

Frankie Does It Again.......2002-04-28

I've followed Frankie Knuckles work for many years. The reason I really enjoyed this CD is because while some of the tracks are a few years old, he still takes us on a journey that is timeless. Whether it's old school or new, this man knows how to make and mix good music. When all the other genres of dance play out, we come back to the basics which is a good song. And the vibe of some of these gospel grooves is what house built it's foundation on.

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