TuneLab
Kerri Chandler
Boiler Room : New York
Kerri Chandler taking the decks at Boiler Room New York isn't just a DJ set; it's a sermon, a history lesson, and a family reunion all rolled into one, and we're all here, frantically typing track names into our phones as he works his magic. The room feels like a proper New York house party—intimate, soulful, with a crowd that's equal parts reverence and release, bathed in warm, golden light. Hovering around 128.4 BPM, this is a masterclass in soulful, deep house, with the key of 12A dominating 35 tracks, creating a harmonic warmth that feels like a embrace. The energy profile, with lows at 0.70 and mids at 0.23, shows a foundation of rich, swinging basslines and lush chords, while strategic highs (0.07) from vocals and percussion add lift and joy.
Chandler's mixing is effortless and musical, often blending tracks for minutes, letting the emotions build and swell. He opens with the infectious groove of 'Johnick - Heat', a track that immediately gets hips moving. 'Ten City - Devotion (Extended Version)' is a classic soulful house anthem delivered with full, heart-swelling power. 'A & Ash D DJ - African Groove' brings a percussive, worldly flair, while 'Michel de Hey - Tracklights' offers a deeper, techier moment.
His own production, 'Kerri Chandler - You Get Lost in It', is a nearly eight-minute journey of vocal house perfection. 'The Whiteliner - Yeahhh (Konstantin Wallner Remix)' provides a peak-time, piano-driven rush, and 'Glenn Morrison - Contact' adds a touch of atmospheric depth. He closes with 'Yves Murasca - All About Housemusic (Dario D'Attis Extended Remix)', a celebratory nod to the genre's roots. From the opening heat of 'Johnick - Heat', through the emotional peaks of Ten City and his own productions, to the closing homage of 'All About Housemusic', it's a timeless journey that reminds us why house music will never die.