UK producer Ossie has developed a reputation for blurring the lines between bass, house, disco and garage – all the time keeping the groove at the forefront – with his productions earning kudos from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Hyperdub, Kerri Chandler, and Skepta & Jammer, who signed him to their Más Tiempo imprint.
His latest EP is That’s A Vibe, released on Dam Swindle’s Heist Recordings, which evokes the spirit of classic house, soul and garage across four tracks, That’s A Vibe, Are You Still Smiling, Clay Clay and True Freedom. Check it out here.
For this week’s #MyRecordBag, Ossie serves up his top ten classic deep house gems. Over to you, Ossie!
Rive Gauche – Walking (Simbad Remix)
“This one’s been a soulful weapon in my sets. Every time I drop it, the groove and warmth just lift the room. It’s got that timeless Simbad touch, and it always reminds me why I fell in love with this sound in the first place.”
Thrilogy – Heaven (K.98 Remix)
“A track that breathes emotion straight into the dancefloor. Playing this tune over the years has been a reminder that deep house can be both tender and powerful – that sweet spot where the crowd feels every chord and I feel completely alive behind the decks.”
Ralph Session feat Kat S – Soul Deep
“One of the tracks I first bought when I started DJing. This one’s pure deep house magic – deep, vocal-driven, drenched in soul. It inspired me to write my own tracks with that same balance of emotion and groove.”
FCL – Let’s Go
“Absolute house anthem. I’ve rinsed this for years, it has that raw energy that turns a set around, uplifting the crowd in seconds. Every time I play it, I feel the pulse of proper deep house tradition and the joy it brings to the floor. True deep house!”
Lars Vegas – The Game
“This one’s always been a DJ’s delight! Stripped-back but funky, with a bounce that gets people moving without even thinking. Playing it reminds me how powerful simplicity can be in dance music.”
Paolo Rocco – Move Body, Move Forward
“I’ve always admired this one for its message and its groove. Dropping it in a set feels like pushing energy forward and it keeps the crowd locked, and it inspires me to keep evolving my own sound as a producer.”
Dam Swindle – Guess What
“This is one of my go-to tracks in my set. Dam Swindle always delivers, and this track has been a consistent favourite in my crate. It’s playful, funky, deep, and whenever I’ve played it, it’s brought the kind of energy that makes me smile behind the decks.”
Maya Jane Coles – What They Say
“A stone-cold classic. I’ve been playing this for over a decade now and it still hits just as hard as the first time. It’s hypnotic, moody, and embodies deep house at its finest.”
Dennis Ferrer – Mind Ur Step (feat Janelle Kroll)
“Dennis Ferrer the LEGEND! Always brings the groove and this one’s no exception. When I play it, I get that feeling of pushing boundaries with house music with an abundance of depth, soul, and edge. It’s the kind of track that makes me want to keep experimenting in the studio.”
Ossie – Clay Clay
“All of the tunes above inspired me to create this track, which features on the new EP. I made the first demo during COVID-19 in 2020. Playing my own tune and seeing people respond to it with the same energy I felt when making it is unmatched. It keeps me motivated to keep releasing deep house that connects on the dance floor.”
Thanks to Ossie for his selections. Check out the That’s A Vibe EP here.
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