What happens when an advanced prototype AI awakens to life through the sounds of her own musical dreams? A groundbreaking album that takes listeners on a genre-defying journey through house, hip hop, broken beat, classical, and beyond from British producer and DJ Danny J Lewis, that’s what.
Best known for the 1998 hit Spend the Night which reached No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart, to this day Lewis is known for his innovative take on the traditional New York and Chicago house sound. With a discography that includes releases on labels such as Defected, Strictly Rhythm, and Soulfuric Trax, he has established himself as a leading figure in the UK underground house scene, and has been recognised by fellow DJs and producers for his role in reviving the ‘90s underground sound in this modern day.
“The interesting thing is that there hasn't actually been that much change,” says Lewis from his home in South West London on how he stays true to his roots while evolving his sound for modern audiences.
“The great thing at the moment is, particularly with the ‘90s stuff, a lot of the younger audiences really vibe on it. There's something about it that still resonates for them. So in some respects, there's no need to become a bit more contemporary, because it seems that people are very happy to hear the older styles, but equally, there has been innovation since the ‘90s. There have been some styles that have created an impact,” he considers.
“There are new textures and new tones that you can merge with the older sounds, so it does bring a new angle. Technology has changed so much in the way you can process sound now, so you can certainly have that ‘90s ethic and vibe, but bring it up to date by offering a new perspective through new tools. It still has the essence of the original sound, but gives it a modern gloss.”