To celebrate 40 years of house music we joined Joe Smooth at ARC Music Festival, Chicago to recount the story behind his house anthem ‘Promised Land’.
An undeniable house music gem, Joe talks us through the track’s inspiration and legacy, alongside how it put him on the radar of influential figures including Nelson Mandela, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite dance tracks, told by the people that made them.
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Its really important,discussion and journey story.we are climing by….❤
@DJMag – Would love to see a “Making of” video of Rednex – Cotton Eye Joe !!
Prob my favorite house anthem ever. Sorry Marshal.
Well thank you infinitely for probably the best house tune EVER
I always though that the original song were coming from someone involve in some gospel church just because of the whole chorus lyrics :
Brothers, sisters, one day we will be free
From fighting, violence, people crying in the street
When the angels from above
Fall down and spread their wings like doves
As we walk hand in hand
Sister, brothers, we’ll make it to the promised land
How do I get one of those House 40 T-shirts?
I still play this song so much! Thank u Joe love you 🥰 😊🙌🏾💜
for me it is THE house anthem, often reduces me to tears, a perfect house track and a beautiful song
interesting that he played at the smart bar which is still the beating underground heart of house music in chicago