{"title":"Rick Wade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRick Wade is an American deep house recording artist and DJ based in Detroit, Michigan. Born in small-town western Michigan, he began his career in the mid 1980s while studying at the University of Michigan. Wade gained recognition for spinning deep underground house at various venues in Detroit, including the Nectarine Ballroom where *Jeff Mills* was also making a name for himself. Alongside his successful mix show on WCBN called \"Journey To The Land Of House,\" Wade's gigs propelled him to build his own studio and establish the label Harmonie Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a textured brand of house music, Rick Wade has released tracks not only on his own label but also on renowned labels such as Track Mode, Moods \u0026amp; Grooves, Out Of The Box, and more. His unique sound has earned him a place among similar artists like *Delano Smith*, *Andres*, *Chez Damier*, and many others who are recognized for their contributions to the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an influential figure in American deep house music, Rick Wade continues to captivate audiences with his soulful productions and dynamic DJ sets. With a rich discography spanning over several decades, he remains an essential part of Detroit's vibrant electronic music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"late-night-basix-vol-2","title":"Late Night Basix Vol.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe world of Rick Wade, Detroit’s immaculate underground deep house legend, is vast but quiet, like long stretches of snow-dusted road. Wade’s timeless formula was developed early, as he puts it: “Punchy drums, and a standard house tempo, so you could dance to it, but the melody and the vibe was very melancholy.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWade has released on classic labels such as Moods and Grooves and Track Mode and in recent years has found new life on up and coming imprints like Shall Not Fade. It’s arguable that his hybrid sound could be chalked up to his outsider status, stuck between worlds of sound. Rick grew up in the farming town of Buchanan, Michigan, and was informed by the radio of nearby Chicago. The transmissions of house, as well as Detroit tech- no, set his mind ablaze. When finally moving to the city, Wade started working in the ‘Dance Room’ at Detroit’s Record Time shop in 1993 alongside a cast of the city’s most esteemed DJs and producers including Mike Huckaby, Claude Young, and Daniel Bell. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWade had been developing his sound in the regional bass (boo- ty or Ghettotech, in Detroit parlance) sound and an alias Big Daddy Rick (thanks to Ectomorph’s BMG), gaining favor as both a bass and hip-hop DJ. But it was Wade’s friend Dan Bell who encouraged him to put out the house music he was making, and later the two of them established Harmonie Park, Wade’s label, which became one of the most beloved Detroit imprints of the decade. The late Mike Huckaby encouraged Wade to start get- ting his music out, and quickly. “Whatever moment in time and space you are in...you need to put out your best stuff,” Huckaby implored. Huckaby acted as “the network” for Wade’s music, helping spread the word and making sure the right DJ’s had it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter releasing two EPs from Huckaby next on Harmonie Park and an EP, Night Trackin’ on Bell’s new Elevate label. Wade returned to his own imprint, the second of which is 1998’s \u003ci\u003eLate Night Basix Vol. 2\u003c\/i\u003e. The release seems to reflect all sides of Wade’s house trademarks — from “Detroit Hustle”’s classic house sound, to the disco-tinged “I Feel Good,” and the brood- ing soul of “Deep-N-Dirty.” “Forgotten Track,” named by Huck- aby, is the closer. Pitch-perfect sunrise music, joyous and sad all at once. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“At the shop, we would try to trick each other all the time. We wouldn’t tell each other what we were playing, especially if it was our song. 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'Midnight Hustler' sinks into a slightly more steamy and deep sound with hints of 60s US soul and funky licks, 'Turn Out' is a more traditional deep house roller with a comic vibe and 'Lonely Symphony' brings some cinematic string drama to a breezy blend of house beats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upstairs Asylum Recordings","offers":[{"title":"12\" - Black","offer_id":53182813831499,"sku":"R9692-8537","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/467ebeb0-4228-c484-9872-b8901b6b7de6.jpg?v=1755251412"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/rick-wade.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}