The true test of a remixer is when you know his sound even before you read the label or the liner notes. Mark Grant has established that definitive sound - a musical signature that you know the minute you hear it. With his edits of both high-profile and down-home local tracks in 2009, Mark Grant is our selection as Remixer of the Year.

"I've had the opportunity to remix some great tunes and it feels good to have them appreciated," he told us. Among the tracks he touched in 2009 were Jinkzilla's "Loosen Up" (with Robert Owens vocal) and "Get Up" by Floyd Patterson and Waine P ft. Roselie.

Next up are more productions and remixes featuring Chezere, Dajae & Russoul, plus a remix (of course) of the classic "Body Music" by Strikers.

Others receiving consideration include Terry Hunter, Ron Carroll, Derrick Carter, Johnny Fiasco and Gene Farris.

 

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:: posted dec 9 by terry matthew in features, best of chicago house 2009, december 2009 issue

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