It was under the name Cajmere that he released catchy tunes you have probably heard. Tracks like “Percolator” and “Brighter Days” featuring the Chicago-native house diva vocalist Dajae really put this guy on the map in the early 90’s. Although these tracks were both released in 1991 and 1992, almost 3 decades later, these melodies and vocals still hold up in the club. Already a pioneer and legend of house music, this self made DJ/Producer/Vocalist would create his own label “Cajual” and release tons of great content.
It’s time for the Percolator!
Thank you @GreenVelvet_ 💚 pic.twitter.com/rgIOqB83ei
— Jika Jika! (@JikaJikaDerry) November 20, 2017
When the 2000’s hit, Cajmere had fully established himself in the house world. He decided to change direction, put on Steam Punk shades and sport a neon-green mohawk. With this, his new hyped-up more flamboyant alter ego was born… Green Velvet! He also created a new Record Label, Relief, with the goal of making fun and care-free dance music. Popular tracks such as “Bigger Than Prince” and “Laser Beams” speak for themselves. He easily shifted away from producing strictly House to embracing Tech House, Techno, and Deep House. Relief Records is consistently releasing great music and frequently appears on Beatport’s Top 100 list. Among Relief’s most notable artists are Shiba San, Huxley, Eats Everything, and Jay Lumen who produce absolute fire! Green Velvet not only focuses on his own label but he is constantly reaching out to work with other labels such as Toolroom, Snatch!, Ministry of sound, and DIRTY BIRD. Back in 2015, he collaborated with DIRTY BIRD’s founder Claude Von Stroke to form the duo, “Get Real”, a truly fantastic project!
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Philly is in for a real treat when this man comes through Coda this Friday! Green Velvet is set to premiere a new track featuring Gene Farris under Relief Records called “Lol”. Catching a 3 hour set from this legend is an absolute must for all dance music fanatics of House, Techno, Tech House… pick your poison.