Z-Factor - I Am The DJ

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

House

Year:

1984

Tracklist

I Am The D.J. (Club Mix)	6:20
I Am The D.J. (Radio Mix)	4:18
I Am The D.J. (Dub Mix)	6:26
I Am The D.J. (Jazz Mix)	6:15

Versions

Title, Format	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
I Am The DJ (12")	Mitchbal Records	MB8501	US	1985
The D.J. (12")	Mitchbal Records	MB8402	US	1984
I Am The D.J. Remix Of The Remix (12")	Mitchbal Records	MB8501	US	1985
I Am The D.J. (12")	Mitchbal Records	MB8501	US	1985
I Am The D.J. (12", MP)	Mitchbal Records	MB8501	US	1985
I Am The D.J. (12", Red)	Mitchbal Records	MB8501	US	1985
I Am The DJ (12", TP)	Mitchbal Records	MB8501	US	1985
I Am The DJ (12", Ltd)	Booton Records	BTN003	US	2008
I Am The DJ (12", Ltd, Red)	Booton Records	BTN003	US	2008

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Rated 5/5

Review by TheFormula Oct 09, 2003

referencing I Am The DJ, 12", MB8501

I can't believe nobody has commented on this record. This is a Chicago classic, and a totally overlooked moment in dance music history from the pioneer of house music Jesse Saunders. Originally the alias of Vince Lawrence who used the Z Factor name to put out "(I like to do it in) Fast Cars" also on Mitchball, Jesse used the name to release this classic (his own prodcution) back in 1985.

Whereas his other releases from that era were straight up house (i.e. "Fantasy", "Funk U Up", "On & On) this is acid electro with vocal touches. The essential mix is the Jazzy mix which gets rid of the singing, and just leaves the synths, 303 and beats - totally amazing! Jesse should get more credit has an innovator of the acid sound.

The label says "The Remix of the Remix, the original is actually on the ultra, ultra rare Z Factor LP! Absolutely essential!!