Joe Smooth ‘Promised Land’ | the making of a house anthem

Joe Smooth ‘Promised Land’ | the making of a house anthem

To celebrate 40 years of house music we joined Joe Smooth at ARC Music Festival, Chicago to recount the story behind his classic, ‘Promised Land’.

A timeless house music gem, Joe talks us through the track’s inspiration and legacy, and how it put him on the radar of influential figures including Nelson Mandela, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics like these. In our Making Of A Dance Classic series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite tracks, told by the people that made them. You can watch the episode above, and subscribe to DJ Mag’s YouTube channel for more exclusive content here.

Check out more in this Originals series with Goldie, Opus III, Katy B, Ultra Naté, Darude, Faithless, and more, here.

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