I wasn’t aware of the first few Black Dog releases, like this one, for example. I was still listening to a lot of hip-hop and finding my way into rave culture via much more commercial paths. Tracks like this though, and the already featured ‘Virtual’, were staples on the UK rave circuit, and were instrumental in merging the sound of Detroit with a more home-grown interpretation which has gone on to become every bit as influential. You can hear the beginnings of hardcore in these grooves, and Ken Downie was a driving force behind this. He has left behind a great legacy.
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