A cornerstone of Chicago house music, "No Way Back" by Adonis is a seminal track that helped define the genre and pioneered the acid house movement. Originally released in 1986, this iconic track was crafted by Adonis M. Smith when he was just 19, using the legendary Roland TR-808 drum machine and the now-iconic TB-303 bass synthesizer, affectionately dubbed "The Jackulator." With its relentless, hypnotic bassline and raw, minimalist production, the track became an anthem at Chicago’s Music Box, championed by DJ Ron Hardy, and sold over 100,000 copies—an extraordinary feat for an underground release.

The Greg Wilson Edit, breathes new life into this classic. Renowned DJ and producer Greg Wilson enhances the track’s infectious energy, preserving its gritty, futuristic vibe while adding subtle modern flourishes that make it a dancefloor favorite for new generations. The edit maintains the track’s dystopian vocal edge—“Too far gone, ain’t no way back”—delivered with Adonis’s signature cold, detached style, evoking the hedonistic spirit of the late ’80s club scene.
Hailed as a landmark in electronic music history, "No Way Back" remains a timeless banger, its 303-driven bassline and crisp drum programming continuing to inspire producers and ignite dancefloors worldwide. This Greg Wilson Edit is a perfect blend of Chicago house heritage and contemporary flair, ready to jack the box on any system.

Jack your body and feel the beat—this is house music at its purest.

Adonis No Way Back (Greg Wilson Edit)

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Chicago House pioneer & Acid Budda. Creator of the timeless No Way Back. Dropping acid house heat on Adonis Recordings.  New release: No Way Back (Greg Wilson Edit) out now! #ChicagoHouse #AcidHouse
 Bandcamp: adonis303.bandcamp.com

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