The artist, who passed away in 2014, was known as the ‘Godfather of house music’.
The renowned music label DJ International has been renewed thanks to the release of Frankie Knuckles’ new single, entitled ‘Carefree (I Am A Star)’, which is available from August 21st.
It is a happy and pleasant house with inspiring lyrics delivered by Knuckles himself, founder of the aforementioned label. This cut marks the first release of ‘JACKMASTER 7’, a never-released continuation of the six ‘JACKMASTER’ albums that DJ International released between 1987 and 1991.
The original song ‘Carefree (I Am A Star)’ comes with two remixes by Chicago DJ and producer DJ Chip E., and the current head of the label, Rocky Jones, who prepared a subtle and effective edit of the track.
Founded in 1985, DJ International is known for releasing music from a host of Chicago house pioneers, including Marshall Jefferson, Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk, Tyree Cooper, Larry ‘Mr Fingers’ Heard, Fast Eddie, Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley. , and many more.
Listen to Frankie Knuckles’ ‘Carefree (I Am A Star)’ here.
