Chris Gray - Go Away Mix

[00:00] chris gray - "go away (you've got to)" - downbeat 006
[06:49] josé rico - "cíclico" - downbeat 005
[12:19] chris gray - "fmlk3 dark" - freebeat 001
[17:29] mike huckaby - "mathematics from the jazz republic" - downbeat 003
[23:19] chris gray - "it was the fried chicken that saved our sanity (because the ghetto is sad)" - downbeat 006
[28:59] darand land - "think-ing" - downbeat 004
[34:29] various artist - "deep" (chris gray remix) - people that make music 002
[38:59] darand land - "more than roots " - downbeat 004
[43:59] chris gray - "fmlk3 cloudgate" - freebeat 001
[49:09] terry hunter & aaron smith - "no excuses" (dub) - vibe 20
[55:29] chris gray - "fmlk3 dub" - freebeat 001
[61:19] josé rico - "about it" - downbeat 003
[65:49] specter - "bustin a step" - downbeat 001
[72:49] nydc - "up in this house" - tribal america

Chris Gray - Go Away Mix

Chris Gray / Moonchildren - Go Away (You've Got To) [Downbeat]

A1 - Go Away (You've Got To)

B1 - It Was The Fried Chicken That Saved Our Sanity (Because the Ghetto Is Sad)

B2 - Sun Of God


Fans of the classic Subwoofer record label or Deep4Life Recordings understand that the Moonchildren and their spacey-yet-groovey collection of electronic music are just a regular part of the Chicago deep life. With exception of special guest Jalal Ouissal, the other characters who've made appearances are honestly just different Chris Gray personalities, he confesses.
Sometimes we realy need a good way to deal with the screwed up situations that loving someone else can bring... so this dark, bubbly, slow-paced tech-house Downbeat EP Go Away (You've Got To) is right on time for those who need a fix. The title track yearns for that psycho lover to get the hell out of your life for good.
It Was The Fried Chicken That Saved Our Sanity (Because The Ghetto Is Sad) is not just a fancy song title. It's one way Chris survived living in the impoverished Mississippi Delta. His momma's fried chicken was magic. No joke. And we round out this sensual EP with Sun of God, which pays homage to the salvation and rare appearance that the sun brings during a long, wicked, brutally-cold Chicago Winter.

Chris Gray - FMlk3 [Freebeat]

A1 - FMIk3 Dark

B1 - FMIk3 Cloudgate

B2 - FMIk3 Tranquil


The first release on the new Freebeat label from Spain, associated in part with Downbeat label . Chicago producer Chris Gray (Deep4Life) contributes the music on the label's debut twelve. "FMIK Dark" is hypnotic and groovy Unique percussion rattles on and on while small fluctuations and nuances in the groove provide variation for the dancers. "FMIK3 Cloudgate" is more techy and dark in its outlook but still retains the unique, rattling percussion that’s synonymous with this producer. Towards the end of the track we get a huge bassline drop along with a killer flute solo that makes for some intense energy. One of those tracks that evolves into something pretty special after a dramatic build up. "FMIK3 Tranquil" closes the EP and has ethereal, dreamy soundscapes alongside cascading flute elements from the beginning. Its steady, restrained drums and floaty, concentric feel make it ideal for the early sunrises or the long drive home. Introspective, radiant and dreamy.

Chris Gray - Mental Patient [Deep4life]

Released: 2002

A1 - Ah Feu Ben Din La
A2 - Wish I Could Say Hello
B1 - Harsh Reality In The Halfway House
B2 - Eyefolds And Straight Jackets

Side A kicks off with ‘Ah Feu Ben Din La’, using maniacal congas, brooding bass & tales from the Darkside-type pads, ‘Wish I Could Say Hello’, is straight downtempo chillout, ‘Harsh Reality The Halfway House’, is bewildering, befuddling, zany and sexy-all at the same time. Vocalist Mental Patient scats all over this dark and jazzy house groove. Just when you’ve written him off as a nut, he delivers a very relevant message for the times. ‘EyeFolds And Straight Jackets’, is a flighty soundtrack that will pleasurably put you out of your misery with it’s touched pads/strings, simmering bass & determined downbeats.