Carl Cox: Time for House Music

World renowned DJ and producer, Carl Cox, talks about the current state of house music and where he sees it going in the future.

Introduction

Hey everyone, it’s Carl Cox here. As you may know, I’m a world-renowned DJ and producer, and I’ve been playing house music for over 30 years. In that time, I’ve seen the genre evolve and change, but one thing has always remained the same: house music is about having fun and letting loose.

Nowadays, there are so many different sub-genres of house music, it can be hard to keep track. But don’t worry, I’m here to help. In this guide, I’ll be introducing you to the different types of house music, from the classic sound of Chicago house to the more modern sound of Dutch house. So whether you’re new to the genre or you’ve been listening for years, this guide will help you find the type of house music that’s right for you.

Early life and musical beginnings

Carl Cox was born in Barbados in 1962 and moved to the United Kingdom with his family in the 1970s. His father, who was a saxophonist, exposed Carl to a wide range of music genres including jazz, funk, and soul. Carl began DJing at the age of 15 and soon started playing at local clubs and parties. He became known for his ability to mix different genres of music together.

In the 1980s, Carl Cox became one of the first DJs to play acid house music. He also started his own record label called Ultimate Base Recordings. In 1992, he released his first album, entitled ” Baltic Pier.” Carl Cox has since released five more albums and has toured all over the world. He is considered one of the most important DJs of all time.

Rise to prominence

Carl Cox began his career as a disco and soul DJ in the mid-1970s. He started out playing in clubs in and around London before becoming a resident DJ at the famous London nightclub, The Wag. In the 1980s, he started to play house music and became one of the first DJs to play the style in the UK. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s with his residency at the club Heaven in London. Cox also had a successful radio show on Kiss FM from 1992 to 1997.

Later career

In the early 1990s, Cox began DJing full-time. He was a resident DJ at Club UK in London and then The Eclipse, where he held a residency called F.F.F. He co-hosted a Sunday night show on Kiss FM with Annie Nightingale in 1993, and from 1994–1995 he had his own show on Radio One. In 1997, Cox set up Intec Records with Jon Mancini; the label has released tracks by Pascal FEOS, John Selway, Christian Smith, and Cox himself. In 1999, Cox played in New York City at Rothko nightclub.

Cox has also used several aliases throughout his career as a house and techno producer and remixer. His first release was as “The Latin Quarter” with “African Shuffle”, a track that was later included on many compilation albums including Masters at Work’s Sweet Dreams album. As “Josh Wink”, Cox produced “Higher State of Consciousness”, which was a huge club hit in the US in 1995. It peaked at No. 18 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1996

Legacy

Carl Cox is a British house and techno DJ, producer and radio host. He has been referred to as “the godfather of techno” and “the most famous DJ in the world”. In the 1980s, Cox was a rave and acid house DJ. He performed at numerous clubs including The Eclipse, The Hacienda, Heaven, Turner’s Warehouse and Shoom. He has voiced his love of house music saying: “Most people call it 4/4 beat or so-called deep house. I just call it ‘house music’. It’s got a groove, soulfulness and emotion to it”.

In 1994, he set up his own record label, Intec Records. Cox has produced numerous solo tracks including “Phuture 2000”, “I Want You (Forever)””, “Science Fiction Dancefloor” and “(The) Latin Theme”. His remixes include Underground Solution’s “Luv Dancin'”, INXS’s “Need You Tonight/Mediate” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”. He also worked with Paul Oakenfold on two remixes for U2 in 1995 and 1996. In 1997, he played an eight-hour set at tribal gathering in England which was broadcast live on Radio One.

In 1998, Cox founded the record label 23rd Century Records with Arabic disco musician Hussein Al Attar. In 1999 and 2000, Cox toured Australia with Kevin Saunderson as part of the Rezerection tour.”

Discography

Carl Cox has released numerous singles and albums throughout his career. His discography includes the following:

Studio albums:
-F.A.C.T (1995)
-Seconds Away (1996)
-Global (1999)
-All Roads Lead to the Dancefloor (2001)
-Somewhere in Time (2003)