{"product_id":"chip-e-the-architect-of-house-chicago-1984-88-volume-1-classics-2lp","title":"Chip E - The Architect Of House - Chicago 1984-88. Volume 1: Classics [2LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 x LP, Picture Sleeve, Insert\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: STILLMDLP018\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 11 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: House, Chicago House, Acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist :\u003cbr\u003eA1: Time To Jack\u003cbr\u003eA2: It's House\u003cbr\u003eA3: MB Dance\u003cbr\u003eB1: Like This (Club Mix)\u003cbr\u003eB2: If You Only Knew (If You Dance Mix)\u003cbr\u003eC1: Godfather of House (Club Version)\u003cbr\u003eC2: It's Dub\u003cbr\u003eC3: Time to Track\u003cbr\u003eD1: Get On Up\u003cbr\u003eD2: Sensuous House\u003cbr\u003eD3: House Energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill Music \u0026amp; Jerome Derradji Present - Chip E – The Architect Of House: Chicago 1984–88 (Volume 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill Music, under the guidance of Jerome Derradji, proudly announces a landmark archival release celebrating one of house music’s true originators: Chip E.\u003cbr\u003eTitled The Architect Of House – Chicago 1984–88, this definitive series spans three double LP volumes, documenting the raw foundations and forward-thinking vision that helped shape an entire genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross these three carefully curated releases—complete with inserts—the story of Chip E, born Irwin Eberhart II, unfolds not just as a collection of records, but as a vital chapter in the birth of house music in Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 1: Classics revisits the essential recordings that defined an era, including foundational works born from the energy of Chicago’s South Side and its early club circuit. These are the tracks that captured the moment when disco’s ashes gave rise to something entirely new—driven by drum machines, tape edits, and an uncompromising focus on the dancefloor. Chip E helped transform house music forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip E’s journey begins in 1979 when, at just 13 years old, a life-changing night on a Chicago dancefloor—soundtracked by the Chosen Few and the records played at underground loft parties—ignited a lifelong dedication to music. From his early days digging at Importes Etc., to crafting reel-to-reel edits for DJs like Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy, to releasing the seminal Jack Trax EP in 1985, Chip E played a pivotal role in codifying the language, sound, and culture of house music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks like “Time to Jack” and “It’s House” didn’t just move crowds—they helped define the very terminology and identity of the genre. Combining marketing instinct, technical ingenuity, and deep immersion in Chicago’s club ecosystem, Chip E helped transform a local movement into a global phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith The Architect Of House – Chicago 1984–88, Still Music and Jerome Derradji honor this legacy with the depth, care, and historical perspective it deserves. More than a retrospective, this series is a restoration of context—placing Chip E firmly where he belongs: at the blueprint stage of house music’s creation.\u003cbr\u003eAll three volumes are presented as deluxe double LP editions, with Volumes 1 and 2 including inserts, aimed at collectors, DJs, and anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern dance music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stilove4music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152024354972,"sku":"STILLMDLP018","price":36.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/li1_df933f24-d985-4a53-9646-8731b60d528e.jpg?v=1783085206","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/chip-e-the-architect-of-house-chicago-1984-88-volume-1-classics-2lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}