MONO: “When We Used To Play” by Blake Baxter.

MONO: “When We Used To Play” by Blake Baxter.

THE SONG: When We Used To Play WHO: Blake Baxter. WHY IT’S HOT: Before techno/acid house became an EU phenomenon and DJ’s were headlining music festivals, producers like Detroit’s Blake Baxter were making incredible songs like this. The raw energy, sensual energy, and layered arrangements on this record served as a template for a nation of…

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May 12, 2021

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THE SONG: When We Used To Play

WHO: Blake Baxter.

WHY IT’S HOT: Before techno/acid house became an EU phenomenon and DJ’s were headlining music festivals, producers like Detroit’s Blake Baxter were making incredible songs like this. The raw energy, sensual energy, and layered arrangements on this record served as a template for a nation of DJ’s and producers to copy and profit off of. We like to give our pioneers their followers here and Blake definitely deserves a bouquet or two.

WANT MORE?: More landmark techno from Blake Baxter with”Get Layed”.