‘Records for me reflect moments in time, I’ve never looked at one record as a favourite, every song learned is a special moment in time”. Robert Owens, ‘The Voice of House Music’ talks us through his formative musical moments.
What’s the first record you ever bought?
That’s impossible to remember, forgive me I’m old!
The first time you remember hearing electronic music?
Early 80’s first at Den One Club then at the Warehouse Club in Chicago.
Your favourite ever record?
Records for me reflect moments in time, I’ve never looked at one record as a favourite, every song learned is a special moment in time.
The guaranteed floor-filler?
‘I come to you’ by Ale Castro and Robert Owens.
The guilty pleasure?
Shopping.
The last track of the night?
‘Visualize’ main vocal mix.
The best record for a family party?
‘We are Family’ by Sister Sledge.
The record you’re proudest of?
‘Stronger’ by Robert Owens…you’ll hear this one soon…!
The future classic?
Same as above…’Bare Essentials’ by Robert Owens. Coming soon.
Paul Donton and Rob Pearson, in collaboration with Robert Owens, release ‘Visualize’ on October 15th via Bombis Records.
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