Defected presents house masters - Marshall Jefferson
“It’s an honour to be a Defected House Master; it’s almost like being in a House Music Hall of Fame, some very talented people have come before me and I hope I continue their legacy.” - Marshall Jefferson
Defected welcomes one of Chicago house’s founding fathers Marshall Jefferson into the illustrious list of House Masters. An artist that has successfully navigated major cross-over success while retaining utmost respect from the inner circle of electronic music’s underground, Marshall has been behind countless seminal records over his five-decade career. Now this retrospective, 40-track compilation showcases the impressive and vast output of this house pioneer, ranging from his most well-known solo records, to major production credits, key remixes and the underground gems still favoured by selectors today. “The music on this compilation is some of my best work and I’m very proud of it. Hopefully someone else will enjoy it too. It’s an honour to be a Defected House Master; it’s almost like being in a House Music Hall of Fame, some very talented people have come before me and I hope I continue their legacy. These are my best songs and I hope people can not only dance to them but also get inspiration.” – Marshall Jefferson
Cutting his teeth as a producer for Chicago’s Universal Recording Studios, Marshall was one of the most active DJ and producers on the Windy City’s music scene during the 1980’s house music boom. Working under a plethora of aliases such as Virgo, Jungle Wonz, Truth and On The House, as well as producing for names such as CeCe Rogers, Curtis McClain and Evelyn "Champagne" King, the compilation opens with what is arguably Marshall’s most famous record, ‘Move Your Body’. The first recorded house track to use piano, it has remained a staple of dancefloors across the globe, with Solardo and Marshall’s rework (as heard on the compilation) only further cementing its legacy.
“Marshall Jefferson's impact on house music is immeasurable; from the very beginning his pioneering spirit and timeless sound have shaped the very essence of the genre. This edition of House Masters is a testament to his unparalleled legacy, showcasing his greatest hits and productions that continue to resonate with dancefloors worldwide. This compilation is not just a celebration of Marshall's iconic career but a journey through the evolution of house music itself.” - Wez Saunders, CEO, Defected Records
Alongside the release of the compilation, Defected have also produced an exclusive run of t-shirts in collaboration with Pointless Illustrations James, with the first designs celebrating Marshall’s biggest records.
A bona fide house music luminary, Defected presents House Masters – Marshall Jefferson is an allencompassing guide to his tremendous career. A trailblazer and genre-defining artist, Defected is honoured to welcome Marshall into the House Masters Hall of Fame with this very special compilation.
Defected presents House Masters – Marshall Jefferson will be released via Defected on 29 May. Preorder/pre-save: defected.lnk.to/HOMAS38D
