TRUE HOUSE STORIES WITH LOUIE VEGA (MASTERS AT WORK)INTERVIEW BY LENNY FONTANA PODCAST 020 (PART 1)
‘True House Stories’ brings you the legend Louie Vega - one of the world’s most successful music producers and DJs worldwide.
As a classically trained musician, discover Louie’s roots - nights spent at the Paradise Garage, working in a record pool, meeting Jocelyn Brown, Jellybean Benitez which had a huge impact on Louie’s music productions. Making and breaking his own records and for other artists such as Todd Terry.
DJing at Studio 54 and working through a variety of genres including disco, hip hop and house.
Taking to the road, Louie played in Japan, UK - playing for Norman J and meeting artists such as Carl Cox, Paul Oakenfold and Paul trouble Anderson.
Setting up Masters at Work with Kenny Dope to further his later productions. Working with Don Welsh and Barbara Tucker, Louie’s career went from strength to strength - becoming a resident at Elite.
Relentless studio time due to his passion of making music, playing at the Sound Factory from 92-97 and networking with industry people such as Frankie Knuckles and Gladys Pizarro from Strictly.
Within months the club was packed out and was so pivotal to his next steps in the industry. This is where Louie truly found his place and tapped into his own zone of music. DJing with David Cole who played live keyboards during Louie’s set. In addition, having George Benson singing a live impromptu set. Learn about how Nuyorican Soul emerged and the story behind this new moniker.
Louie Vega - one of the most iconic, yet humble artists out there, tune in and listen to this absolutely immense journey of a ‘True House Stories’ legend.