Shaman Durek has a deep connection to house music, dating back to his teenage years. He was drawn to underground gay parties in San Francisco that was influenced by the music coming from Detroit and Chicago. He became involved in the scene, going from working the door to throwing his own parties and helping grow events like the Sunset Parties. As a shaman, his spirituality has been a key part of his career, leading to experiences like showcasing how house music and rhythmic drumming can help people connect with themselves and manifest their desires.
His latest single, “My House,” is a nod to the classic underground house music roots of Detroit and Chicago. The song emphasizes the power of dancing as a way to connect with others and find strength, love, healing, and connection. And to showcase the flavors of House music through Shaman Durkey’s eyes, we invited him on to take over the reins of the playlist as this week’s spotlight artist of the week.
Follow The Playlist Below For A Weekly Selection Of Our Favorite Rising Talent’s Favorite Tracks
House Of Love – FOMO Featuring Chaka Khan, Taka Boom and Mark Stevens
This is the first time that Siblings Chaka Khan, Take Boom and Mark Stevens ever recorded a song together. There’s real magic in this record. I was told the song was inspired by having a roller disco rave in the desert and the moon was the cosmic disco ball!
The Pressure – Frankie Knuckles Remix – Sounds Of Blackness
This Frankie Knuckles Remix is Heaven on Earth and Anne Nesby is the voice of God!
Apaga La Luz – Pablo Fierro Raw Mix – Tony Touch
One the most important names in Latin Hip Hop Tony Touch, showed his deep love of House Music culture. This remix is wonderful.
Fantasy – Def Club Mix – Mariah Carey
New York City In The 90s was such a special place to be. It was wild and this was another of those incredible records that fused the sounds of Soulful R&B, Latin, and House Music with Mariah sounding her very best, no wonder she went on to rule the world!
Love & Happiness (Yemaya Y Ochun) Feat India – 12” Club Mix – River Ocean
Masters at work featuring the magnificent La India singing praises to the Orishas. A beautiful mix of Ritual and Dance Music. Another NYC Anthem that Celebrates the Ancestors.
Baby Girl – [a]pendics.shuffle Radio Remix – BabyGirl
The gorgeous BabyGirl singing goodbye to her former lover. This melancholic masterpiece of a remix from LA’s [a]pendics.shuffle
If You Need Me – Blakkat Street Party (2022 Remaster)
This work of genius was first featured on one the greatest ever Fabric compilations, mixed by legendary West Coast DJ Doc Martin. Superstar line up re crafted at the hand of Blakkat
Legacy – Oveus and Don Kamares
Such a hot record! This is for Legacy, don’t get it twisted now, look how I put it down, look how we getting down! Deep Afro Tech, steeped in ancestral reverence.
My House – DJ Sneak Radio Mix
It wouldn’t be a chart/playlist without plugging one of your own tunes would it?! DJ Sneak brings it home with this crucial piece of Chicago Jackin’ House Music
Where Love Lives (David Morales Classic Remix)
I could have chosen any number of Morales remixes and productions from over the past 30 years, but this one is truly timeless and sounds as fresh as the first time I hear it everytime i hear it
Second Chance – David Morales and Blakkat
The dulcet tones of Blakkat combine perfectly with Morales’ afro latin groove and silky smooth musical arrangement. Truly sublime.
Taken Away – Moodymann
Deep and Soulful, textural and dramatic. Kenny J Dixon is a master of his art. What’s the point of being the same as everyone else?
The Sun Can’t Compare – Larry Heard, Mr White
What a vibe! This is one of those records that has such an impact on a dance floor, it gives an instant glow to any room!
Stay Inside – Sandy Rivera Extended Remix
JT Donaldson feat Live. This Sandy Rivera remix is so cool. effortless and simple, the vocal is very seductive, i love it! JT’s original version id great too!
Forces Of Nature – Blakkat & Lucas Frota Remix – Amberoom Featuring Blakkat and BabyGirl
The sonic dreamscape of Blakkat and BabyGirl carries you off to a kingdom of bliss
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
