The Top House Music Singers of All Time
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From the classic disco days to the modern-day EDM sound, these are the top house music singers of all time.
Introduction
In the world of electronic dance music, there are a select few singers who have transcended their roles as performers and become true icons. These are the artists who have defined the genre and captured the hearts of fans around the world.
From classic house anthems to current chart-toppers, these are the singers that have shaped house music over the years.
1) Alice Deejay
2) Armand Van Helden
3) ATB
4) Benny Benassi
5) Black Box
6) Bob Sinclar
7) David Guetta
8) Dirty South
9) Faithless
10) Fatboy Slim
Frankie Knuckles
Frankie Knuckles was born in the Bronx, New York and was one of the pioneers of house music. He was a DJ and producer who is credited with helping to develop the genre of house music. He was also one of the first DJs to play music by black Artists such as Chic and disco music in clubs.
His life
Frankie Knuckles, (born January 18, 1955, Bronx, New York, U.S.—died March 31, 2014, Chicago), American DJ and producer who was widely credited with helping to pioneer the development of house music in the 1980s.
Knuckles began his career as a disco DJ in New York City during the 1970s. In 1977 he moved to Chicago and became the resident DJ at Warehouse, a popular nightclub. It was there that he began experimenting with extended disco tracks—often reworking songs by such artists as Harry Thumann (“Underwater”) and Loleatta Holloway (“Hit and Run”)—and mixing them with electronic dance tracks by European artists such as Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder. These proto-house tunes eventually became known as “jacker tracks” because partygoers would shout out requests for them at Knuckles’s sets. Later in the decade Knuckles also remixed tracks for such artists as Depeche Mode (“I Feel You [Heaven Mix]”), Mary Jane Girls (“In My House [Club Mix]”), and Stevie Wonder (“Knocks Me Off My Feet [Frankie Knuckles Remix]”). His work on Diana Ross’s Love Hangover (1976) helped to make that song a disco classic.
In 1987 Knuckles released his first single under his own name, “Your Love,” which used a sample of Jamie Principle’s underground hit “Baby Wants to Ride.” The track reached number six on Billboard magazine’s Hot Dance Club Play chart and spawned a number of subsequent hits by Knuckles including “The Whistle Song,” “Workout,” “Tears,” “Rain Falls Down,” and “Babysitters.�� He also produced Principle’s R&B-infused house track “I Remember House�� (2009). During the 1990s Knuckles toured internationally and released several mix albums including Beyond the Mix (1991), Tales from Beyond the Groove (1993), Welcome to Paradise: Mixed by Frankie Knuckles (1995), The Shakedown Part II—Mixed by Frankie Knuckles & David Morales (1999),Funky Trunk Mixes Part 1—Mixed by Frankie Knuckles(2000), Further Classics Volume 1—Mixed by Frankie Knuckes(2001), Bang! Bang! It’s Re Melody!—Compiled&Mixed by Frankie Kuecksles(2002), Back FromBeyond:A Tribute to House Music—MixedbyFrankieKnuckes&David Morales(2003)and Bisquitte 2 Da Bass: The Remixes Vol 2.—Remixed by Frankie Kucklels(2004). In 2004 he received a Grammy Award for best remixed recording for his work on Janet Jackson ‘s ” wouldn’t it be nice .”
During his career , he collaborated with such artists as Michael Jackson , Whitney Houston , Madonna , Grateful Dead , Depeche Mode , Aretha Franklin , Diana Ross , Eric Clapton .
His work
Frankie Knuckles, who died Monday at the age of 59, was known as the “Godfather of House Music.” A pioneer of the genre that emerged from Chicago’s underground club scene in the 1980s, Knuckles was one of the first DJs to play music by German producer Giorgio Moroder and Italian disco group Change. He helped shape the sound of house with his edits and remixes of tracks, and his work influenced a generation of electronic dance music producers.
His influence
Frankie Knuckles was one of the first house music artists and is often called the “Godfather of House.” He was a DJ at the famed Warehouse club in Chicago in the 1970s, where he helped to develop the sound that would come to be known as house music. Knuckles’ style was deeply influenced by disco and soul music, and he was one of the first DJs to use drum machines and synthesizers in his sets. His use of these new technologies helped to give house music its distinctive sound. Knuckles’ influence can be heard in the work of many subsequent house music artists, including Disclosure, Calvin Harris, and David Guetta.
Daft Punk
Daft Punk is a French electronic music duo formed in 1993 by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. They achieved popularity in the late 1990s as part of the French house movement and had success in the years following, with their hit singles “One More Time”, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”, and “Television Rules the Nation”.
Their life
Daft Punk is a French electronic music duo formed in 1993 by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. The two achieved significant popularity in the late 1990s as part of the French house movement; they also had success in the years following, combining elements of house with synth-pop to form a style that was known as French house. They are also credited with producing songs that brought house music to a mainstream audience. Daft Punk’s trademark sound is a mix of synthesizers, drum machines, and vocoders.
The duo met in 1987 while attending secondary school in Paris. They began making music together, but it was not until 1992 that they formed Daft Punk and began releasing their own music. In 1995, they released their debut album Homework, which was extremely successful in the underground dance music community. In 1997, they released their second album, Random Access Memories, which became an instant classic and catapulted them to international stardom.
Daft Punk has produced two studio albums, four live albums, one compilation album, one soundtrack album, three remix albums, thirty-two singles and twelve promotional singles. They have also directed two feature-length films: Electroma (2006) and Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003).
Their work
Daft Punk is a French electronic music duo consisting of musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. The duo achieved significant popularity in the late 1990s as part of the French house movement[2] and had continuous success in the years following, combining elements of house with synth-pop to produce material that was sometimes called PBR&B.[3][4]
Daft Punk’s previous studio album, Random Access Memories (2013), won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Get Lucky”. The album had withered sales compared to their previous efforts; Daft Punk attributed this to their decision to avoid touring in support of it. However, in an interview conducted after its release, they announced that they would be returning to live performances.
The duo’s public profile increased exponentially following their appearance in the 2001 film Ocean’s Eleven. In March 2005, Daft Punk released their fourth studio album, Human After All, to mixed reviews from professional critics. They subsequently toured throughout 2006 and 2007 and released the live album Alive 2007 on 19 November 2007.
Their influence
Daft Punk’s influence on house music is undeniable. The duo’s unique sound has inspired countless producers and DJs over the years, and their impact can still be felt today. Daft Punk’s style is a perfect blend of disco, funk, and techno, and their use of samples from classic songs has helped them create some of the most iconic house tracks of all time. If you’re a fan of house music, then you owe a debt of gratitude to Daft Punk.
The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, originating in Manchester in 1989. Along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, and other acts, they are credited with helping to bring the big beat genre to the mainstream. In the UK, they have had six number one singles and 13 top 20 singles, including two number ones.
Their life
The Chemical Brothers are an English electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, originating in Manchester in 1989. Along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, and other artists, they are credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, helping to popularise the genre and achieve mainstream popularity in the 1990s. In the UK, they have had six number one albums and 13 top 20 singles, including two number ones.
Simons and Rowlands met as teenagers on the rave scene in Manchester in the late 1980s. They soon started making and selling acid house music recordings on cassette under various aliases including The 240 Volts (named after an electrical shock) and DJ Pierre’s Wildpitch Project. In 1991, they attended a rave at Liverpool’s State Ballroom hosted by Tyree Cooper featuring DJ sets from Sasha & digweed and Joey Beltram’s Energy Flash record; their track “Song to the Siren” was played by Sasha throughout his set. Returning to Manchester, they hosted a night called “Nude” at Konspiracy nightclub every Monday evening; playtime was loosely structured around a funk jam with a generous sprinkling of house thrown in for good measure.[1][2] The nights attracted DJs such as Mike Pickering from Hacienda who came down to play sets.[citation needed] The duo began working on production after being inspired by hearing pickering play one of their tracks at Rose Club in Scotland during 1992.[citation needed]
Rowlands and Simons used bits of tape to construct rough rhythms before sending them off for someone else to finish (hence the name of their 1997 album Dig Your Own Hole). After finalising tracks such as “Leave Home”, “Song to the Siren”, and “(The Best Part Of) Breaking Up”,[3] they returned them to Mancunian radio station Kiss 102 where Pickering had become a presenter. They distributed copies through local record shops such as Eastern Bloc,[4] Spinderella,[5] Vinyl Exchange,[6] Fat City Recordings[7] and much later through Juno Records.[8][9]
Their work
The Chemical Brothers are an English electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, formed in 1989 in Manchester. In the UK, they have had six number one albums and 13 top 20 singles, including two number ones.
Looking back on their journey, the Chemical Brothers state: “We’ve stuck to our guns and tried to make the best music we can. Sometimes it’s mainstream and sometimes it’s slightly left of centre.”
Their influence
The Chemical Brothers are one of the most influential house music groups of all time. They have been credited with helping to bring house music to a wider audience, and their unique sound has influenced countless other artists. The Chemical Brothers are also known for their innovative live shows, which often feature visual elements and pyrotechnics.
Conclusion
There are many famous house music singers who have made a name for themselves in the music industry. These singers have produced some of the most popular house tracks of all time. Some of these singers include:
– ATB
– Avicii
– Bob Sinclar
– David Guetta
– Tiësto
