Zeke Jazwinski, Staff Writer
When people talk about house music, I think it’s a common misconception that they assume it’s just heavy bass music and you can barely hear yourself think. That is actually a different genre, a more techno edm style which is great, but not everyone’s cup of tea.
House music originated in Chicago in the early 1980s, being an important part of Black, Latinx and LGBTQ+ club scenes in Chicago. People tend to disregard house music when trying new music, but I think that’s a huge mistake because the genre has something for everyone. In this Jasper Jams I’m going to talk about a few house songs that you should try to get into, and a couple of my personal favorites.
How Do You Love?- Gorgon City, Mougleta
Gorgon City coming from the United Kingdom is the artist of this first song. I think it starts off really smooth with just hints of the bass in the background, it has strong vocal features which I think if you’re not traditionally into house, then this is something that could interest you. It obviously still has a build up with the beat taking over, but with such strong vocals, this is definitely a track you should give a try.
Promised Land- Vintage Culture, Paige Cavell
This is another track that starts off with good vocals and leads up to the bass drop. It has a very uplifting mood which is common for house tracks, which is why I like to listen to them in the morning to get the day started off right. Paige Cavell adds a voice that you won’t find in many songs. Paige’s ability to hit higher notes make it unlike different house songs where it makes sense for the beat to build up.
On My Mind- Diplo Sidepiece
In NBA terms, Diplo and Sidepiece teaming up to work on the same track together would be like Lebron joining the Heat. These are two of the biggest artists teaming up and they did not disappoint. This just has good vibes written throughout the track, and if you’re ever feeling down it will lift your spirit up.
Yapper- Max Styler Oscar
This is definitely a track that you should listen to after you start liking house music more and more. Trust me, it might take some time, but there’s house music for everyone, and this is a great track to test the waters with what type of house you like. This track consists of mostly a great beat and few vocals, which some people may find weird, but the beat makes it worth a try.
Crush- Yellow Claw, Natte Visstick, Rhyme
If you ever had a friend who likes house music, they have probably played you this song. There’s a good reason for that. This is a great song, the mix between vocals and the beat is one of the best there is. The song lyrics are very catchy too, after a couple times listening to it, it’s hard not to sing along. If you are trying to get into house music, I would definitely recommend this.
Hallelujah- Will Clark
This is definitely more of a vocal track where instead of the beat, you’re more focused on the lyrics. This would be a great song in the morning if you are not feeling the best; it’s very uplifting. If you are trying to get into house music, this is a good gateway. Will Clark always does well with not making a track too dependent on one feature, and he’s definitely an artist to check out if you haven’t before.