Publication:
Spinner
Article:
Mark Grant-Sound Design V2
Author:
Jason Birchmeier
Reference:
2001
WHAT'S NEW
Mark Grant
Cajual Record's top producer and celebrated Chicago house deejay,
Mark Grant,
has a new mixed CD out on Om Records. Hear tracks from
Sound Design Vol. 2
now in
House
and
Electronica.
Since making a name for himself as a member of the prestigious
Cajual Records roster in the '90s, Chicago deep house DJ/producer
Mark Grant furthered his reputation in successive years. Yet
regardless of his latter-day accomplishments, Grant's work for
Cajual remains his most noteworthy accomplishment because of the
label's famous legacy. Overseen by Cajmere, Cajual symbolized the
1990s re-emergence of Chicago's historic house scene, hosting a
roster of talented producers including Glenn Underground, DJ Sneak,
Gene Farris, Gemini, Braxton Holmes, and Green Velvet, in addition
to Grant. In particular, Grant's Taste of Cajual mix album showcased
not only his DJing skills but also an impressive sample of the
label's best moments. Unfortunately, Cajual's day came to a close
despite the label's reputation, leaving Grant to fend for himself.
He next began producing tracks for Guidance, another well-known
Chicago house label, and sought to expand his reach further outside
the Midwest by recording for other labels such as i!, SubUrban, and
Velocity. Of course, Grant's repuation as a DJ continued to rise in
prestige with each passing year, best documented on his Sound
Design, Vol. 2 mix album for Om as well as on the accompanying
tour alongside Marques Wyatt in summer 2001. In the fall of 2002,
the "Hey You" single showcased his first all original material for
Om Records. ~ |