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Joe Smooth classic house set in The Lab NYC
Joe Smooth’s classic house set in The Lab NYC is exactly what it says on the tin: a heartwarming, educational tour through the sounds that built the genre, delivered by a legend. It feels like a joyous, packed basement party where every record is a beloved friend. The vibe is pure, unadulterated nostalgia—think smiley faces, baggy trousers, and a collective sense of relief that the piano break is incoming. Smooth guides us through a steady 123 BPM landscape, with the harmonious 12A key appearing a dominant twelve times, providing a warm, familiar foundation.
The energy is heavily skewed towards a deep, comforting low-end (over 73%), allowing those iconic mid-range chords and vocal hooks to soar without ever feeling harsh. His blending is smooth and respectful, giving each timeless track its moment to shine. The tracklist is a history lesson. 'Warehouse for All' is a perfect, looping opener that sets the scene.
He weaves in modern edits that respect the blueprint, like Moreno Pezzolato's take on 'Pride (A Deeper Love)'. The inclusion of Madonna's 'Hung Up' (in a club mix) and Kungs' 'This Girl' shows a playful, crowd-pleasing side. The deep Jersey vibe of Harry Romero's 'Revolution' is a quintessential pick. The journey starts with the foundational thump of 'Warehouse for All', builds to euphoric peaks with anthems like 'Feel My Needs', and concludes, perfectly, with the Purple Disco Machine extended mix of that very track.