Mateo & Matos-Essential Elements CD

Mateo & Matos have proven time and again they've got musical spirits like few others in the house scene.

In the summer of '85 (believe it or not) John Mateo was spinning whole sets over the airwaves of his CB radio. It was through this self-produced show that Eddie Matos first made contact with John Mateo. They became friends quickly and partners soon after. They have been inspired by listening to Larry Levan, Tony Humphries, Shep Pettibone and Little Louie Vega.

From '86 through '89, Mateo & Matos performed at a staggering number of club festivals and old school block parties in the tri-state area of New York. In late 89 they started producing and have released numerous E.P.'s and singles from then until now on many record labels throughout the world. They've since torn up dance floors spinning in over thirty countries. You can find their unique New York soulful sound in dozens of original productions and remixes on record labels such as King Street, Defected, Nervous, Large and Glasgow Underground.

If spirituality and soul in house music is what you seek, Mateo & Matos provide it. They're one of club-land's most enduring and well-known house DJ and production partnerships

1. A Life To Come

2. That Afro Rhythm

3. Mas Alto

4. Afro Experience

5. Afro Circus

6. Got To Reach

7. Afrilude

8. Homeboy's Groove

9. One Time

10. Mozam's Mood

11. Blessed Rhythm

12. That Latin Rhythm

13. Soul Connection