A Stunningly Potent Mix of Underground House.
The Groove | Boston, MA | 09/07/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As with any other male dominated pastime, DJ-ing is a field that gets little representation from women. But if DJ Heather continues to make mix CDs as brilliant as this, then that may soon change. A native from the windy city called Chicago, Heather is a force to be reckoned with: her style of gritty beat-heavy house has made her one of the most sough-after DJs. Her latest release under the "Dancefloor Principles" series is a seamless blend of tight grooves and soulful touches that doesn't falter during any of its 66 minutes. The groove starts kickin' with the seductive "All I Need" by Norman Page, leading up to other highlights such as the bass-heavy "Waiting" by Demarkus Lewis, the underground excursion "Sambando" by Mustafa, and "Wrong" by Mazi and Spettro. The tracks (not a dud in the bunch) blend into each other perfectly, and the groove stays amazingly consistent. While other DJs get by on merely hype, DJ Heather gives you the Real McCoy. No lover of house will want to miss this."
Nice!
10/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a wonderful mix album. The mixing and track selection are impeccable. Voted best dj at the 2002wmc, not to shabby. If you enjoy house straight from the decks you'll love this.
Shake it baby!"
Very good follow-up album
09/28/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"DJ Heather's previous CD, "Tangerine," really set the standard for how a mix CD should be made. "Dancefloor Principles" is no different. The song choices are diverse, but still enjoyable. The tempo seems to be fairly consistent. While "Tangerine" went from slow to fast to slow, "Dancefloor Principles" starts out fast and stays fast, with little variation. If you have a hard time dancing to any part of this CD, you need to check yourself for a pulse. DJ Heather is one of the best house DJ's out there; hear the difference for yourself."