Five Tracks: Junior Sanchez

When asked to select five tracks of which he is particularly fond, Junior Sanchez replies with what should be an obvious response. "That's a broad question. Should I select what era of record? Because I can definitely name more than five tracks that influence me." Upon settling on a "classic New York City house" theme, the staple DJ of the halcyon era of house in '90s-2000s New York City immediately rattled off five incredible and anthemic cuts that absolutely deserve either a) an immediate listen or b) maybe an add to your digital crates if you're a working DJ. Shouts to Junior, who describes these five as "all so unique and special in their own way" and that they "defined that era of parties and music."

This one crossed platforms and crossed genres.

Kenny Dope and Little Louie Vega broke off from Masters At Work and experimented, creating this acid/fusion/jazz house hybrid. There's so much Latin and soul flavor. Jamiroquai's records were big in this era, too, and this fit in with them.

"Witch Doktor" changed the club game.

This [one] is special, and the quintessential dance/house record. Hip-hop fans didn't even know it wasn't a rap record!

It's [all about] that Loose Joints - "Is it All over my Face" sample.