Chip E – The Architect of House
Chip E, a Chicago house pioneer, returns to the spotlight with a compilation of his early tracks. Still Music releases a three‑part series that revives his legacy.
Chip E, a Chicago house pioneer, released his 1985 debut ‘Jack Trax’, the first record to feature the words “house” and “jack”. Now Still Music issues a three‑part series compiling 11 of his earliest cuts. The sonic architecture remains minimal yet sturdy, with thick bass, dusty atmospheres and delirious vocal loops. Tracks such as ‘If You Only Knew (If You Dance Mix)’ add Prince‑style guitar riffs, while ‘Get On Up’ offers bright chords that later became a trademark for Omar S.
