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DJ Dove, head honcho of Grind City Recordings, opens up about five house records that helped shape his sound and creative direction. From Todd Terry’s raw production energy to Alyus’ soulful New Jersey spirit, Jaydee’s futuristic Plastic Dreams, Marshall Jefferson’s defining house anthem, and Masters At Work’s unmistakable groove science, these tracks form part of the DNA behind Dove’s new 20-track album, The Underdog LP. The album lands with a two-week exclusive on Traxsource and Spotify from March 27, followed by a full general release on April 10.
Before we get into DJ Dove’s five house foundations, here’s a quick one from me, Kono Vidovic. If you are here for quality house music, deep grooves, soulful energy and fresh underground selections, you will probably enjoy the latest Dirty Disco podcast as well.
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House music is never just about records. It is about memory, movement, timing, identity, and those special moments when a track hits you so hard that it quietly changes the direction of your life.
For this Dirty Disco Track Talk, I wanted to go deeper than the usual release spotlight. DJ Dove’s new album, The Underdog LP on Grind City Recordings, is a 20-track statement packed with House, Tech House, Deep House, Afro, Latin, Brazilian grooves, Progressive and Soulful House. But before we talk about where Dove is today, it makes sense to ask a more important question: what records helped build the foundation?
Born Barbarito Capote in New York City and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey to Cuban parents, DJ Dove has been DJing since 1990 and producing since 1994. His journey runs through Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae and deep into the heart of underground house music. Along the way, he picked up inspiration from pioneers, club culture, vinyl digging, and the raw energy of records that refused to age.
So for this feature, I asked DJ Dove to select a handful of house records that shaped his sound. Not just tracks he likes, but records that left a mark. The kind of records that make you want to understand production, become a better DJ, respect the culture, and maybe even build a legacy of your own.
His selections say a lot. Todd Terry. Alyus. Jaydee. Marshall Jefferson. Masters At Work. Five names, five records, five different angles on what house music can be: raw, soulful, futuristic, spiritual, and rhythmically unstoppable.
Let’s step into DJ Dove’s house music DNA.
“This record was the very 1st House vinyl I ever bought & it inspired me to learn about music production. It also jumpstated my respect and fandom for Todd Terry as he’s the reason I got into producing House Music.”
“This song is a timeless anthem for a reason. Follow Me is truly a powerful song thus started me to really appreciate listening and playing Soulful House Music especially being a New Jersey native.”
“This track is one of a kind & it was ahead of its time. I play this track even still today as how it was put together would influence anyone including me. It’s pure mint and will never be replicated ever again.”
“The true anthem and symbolizes what the true meaning of House Music is all about. I caught on late to this track but truly one of the all-time gems for me and has a strong place in my heart”.
“This is truly the record that made me a huge fan of the MAW sound as well as increase my desire in becoming a better House Music producer. Another timeless classic everyone should have in their collection.”
What I love about this Track Talk is how clearly these five records connect to DJ Dove’s own musical journey. You can hear the raw Todd Terry influence, the soulful New Jersey connection, the hypnotic depth of Plastic Dreams, the original house spirit of Marshall Jefferson, and the groove discipline of Masters At Work all echoing somewhere in the wider DNA of The Underdog LP.
And that is exactly why this album feels bigger than just another release. The Underdog LP is DJ Dove putting decades of experience, culture, resilience and club knowledge into one 20-track body of work. It moves through House, Tech House, Deep House, Afro, Latin, Brazilian grooves, Progressive and Soulful House without losing its center. That center is energy. Real energy. The kind you only build after years behind the decks, in the studio, and inside the culture.
So here is my call to action: do not just skim this release. Go in properly. Listen to the album, pick your personal favorites, support the tracks, and give DJ Dove the attention that a project like this deserves.
The Underdog LP by DJ Dove is available via Grind City Recordings, with a two-week exclusive on Traxsource and Spotify from March 27, followed by the general release on April 10.
Support the release here: https://grindcity.lnk.to/theunderdog
And as always, keep digging, keep listening, and keep supporting the artists who keep house music alive from the inside out.
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