We should all thank you for this jewel in a wasteland, I remember the orignal, just love it when ,they are revamped made upto date, it feels like having a facelift. (I wish) thank you

This is what this track is all about. That buildup!

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VEST019 // My Boy Elroy & OpenOptics ft. Charlie Otto – Where Do We Start Now EP
This 19th Vested label release features a trio of versions of an insightful, inspiring, feel-good song – “Where Do We Start Now”. Now, more than ever, our disjointed world could use a light ray of positivity, and after enduring what we’re presently going through as a human collective, this song asks the questions, “Where do we all start now? Where do we go from here?” The beauty in these questions is that the answer will be painted by us on what is presently a blank canvas.  We have an opportunity to begin again. Start new. Rebuild. Be better. Rise above. Let’s all be better and do better.  

My Boy Elroy and OpenOptics’ original vocal version starts this EP off on a deep, driving, sublime journey laced with organic and synthetic textures alike, making a beautiful hybrid of sounds. Hang drums meet synthesizers in a juxtaposition of deep house and synthwave vibes, drizzled with Charlie Otto’s superb vocals and lyrical stylings. Fans of Rufus Du Sol will be predisposed to connecting with the plush vibes set forth in this vocal groover.

Second, Vested label head RJ Pickens teams up with good friend and labelmate Rez Dorsia in re-styling this gem of a track in the direction of melodic and grooving techno. Aptly-titled as the Redlight Rendition, this remix is inspired by the carefree and liberated spirit of a redlight district, with cinematic scapes meeting thundering low-end and elegant percussion.  

Rounding out the release is the instrumental version that you got a taste of on the “From Chicago With Love 2020” artist sampler. Surprise – this beautiful instrumental song also had a vocal version, which inspired this to be assembled and released as you see it here.

Bon appetít! Dig into these three delectable soundscapes as you decide where you’ll go from here.

Spotify / Beatport Exclusive Release date:  Friday, September 24th, 2021 
Beatport pre-release on-sale date:  Friday, August 27th, 2021

My Boy Elroy & OpenOptics Ft. Charlie Otto - Where Do We Start Now (RJ Pickens & Rez Dorsia Redlight

Occaisionally I just press record while i do a set and am sometimes pretty happy with what I get, this is one of those times a happy birthday to me and for you recording.. Recorded live at The Balmain Hotel. My fave vocal and kiked back house of 2013, Enjoy.

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Piano & Synths: Jimmy DePre
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Almost 6 years ago, I put this re-edit together to be played during a specific time at a private event, to create tension, excitement, and revisit a special place in space and time.  I then realized that I needed to play this out at an upcoming special event production at Vision.  I probably only played this out 1 or 2 other times after that, and I didn't really share it with many people.  

The original version of this song is "Baba O'Riley" by The Who, and there was a remix of this that Chicago legend Teri Bristol produced -- that went on to become one of the most popular tracks played at the former Windy City nightlife institution -- Crobar -- especially during Teri Bristol and PsychoBitch's residency there over all those years.

Well, I always liked hearing that epic chord sequence and the roar of the crowd when it was played at Crobar, but years later, I found myself wanting to hear more of the original version from The Who shine through in a new version...  So a few years back, I decided to make my own re-edit of this Chicago nightlife classic.  I added some of my own elements, sampled Teri Bristol's version, fused in the original version, and added a bunch of soundscape elements with a side order of studio rack magic.  The outcome was what you hear now.  I then played it that same night that I finished it in 2009 on a night I played with Sander Van Doorn for a special "Dusk Till Doorn" event, and it was memorable.  And it also payed homage to a past dynasty in Chicago nightlife.

On the final night at Castle just this past Saturday (Jan 3rd, 2015), before we opened the doors for the night, I was sitting in the office with my good friends and colleagues Phil Rizzo and Victor Flores (who steered the Castle / Vision ship after I left my position there), and we were watching footage of past events there, reminiscing a bit.  I was flattered when they suggested that we play this track as the final track of the night, ending a really long chapter of Chicago nightlife of our own.  How could I say no to that?

After holding onto this tune for a while now, and after as amazing and bittersweet of a night it was to be part of closing that club down with a huge exclamation mark (!), I feel like it's time to give this one away.  THANK YOU is all I can say.  Thank you to the club that was such a big part in me establishing myself and growing as an artist in Chicago.  Thank you to all of you that have supported me for so long.  And a giant THANK YOU to everyone that stayed till the end on Saturday, and closed this club out with us in such proper form.

The chapter of Castle and Vision may be closed, but for so many of us, it will forever live on within.  Here's to the new year - 2015 - and the new chapter in Chicago nightlife that we will begin writing now.

Cheers!
--RJ--

Teri Bristol Vs The Who - Baba O'Riley (RJ Pickens Teenage Wasteland Re - Edit)

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The KLF - What Time Is Love (Feel it Remix)

THE PROMISE- WHEN IN ROME (MR DRE REMIX)

Together Again (Extended MHP Remix)

Janet  - Together Again (Extended MHP Remix 2)

My favourite Madonna song lovingly reconstructed from the original multi tracks in a full garage end of night lullabye.


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VEST008 // Emod – I Found My Voice EP

This 13th label release offers a delectable trio of remixes from a trio of music acts, based off of original works by German-born and super-notable young up-and-comer – Emod.

The second track on the release is Vested label head RJ Pickens’ rework of "Once There Was". What was originally a 4-to-the-floor stomper is taken in an epic and cinematic melodic techno direction, complete with an array of analog and organic sounds (such as acoustic and electric guitars, analog bass tones and thunderstorms) that compliment and balance against the original synthetically-driven original elements and give the listener quite a lustrous journey.

Jump in and have a swim in these sublime sounds.

Short Bio:  RJ Pickens
RJ Pickens is a longtime Chicago resident artist with 16+ years of notable gigs and residencies under his belt, is a hardworking producer with some thought-provoking releases to his name, and is the captain behind all things Vested. Tirelessly pursuing the perfect mix of deep, progressive, tech-house, house and techno sounds, his tastes translate to his productions and DJ gigs in intimate to large venues alike.  Having been a supporting act of choice for heavyweight artists such as ARTBAT, Joris Voorn, Eric Prydz, Hernan Cattaneo, Above & Beyond, Chus & Ceballos, Jody Wisternoff, Eelke Kleijn, Dosem, Eli & Fur, H.O.S.H. and so many more, his diverse gig history over all these years speaks for itself.   Follow RJ Pickens at the links below.

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Emod - Once There Was (RJ Pickens Analog Reconstruction) [Vested Recordings 013]

The https://soundcloud.com/sheppettibone-com : Into The Groove [A Peace Bisquit 'Best Of’ Mega-Mastermix] x DJ BILL COLEMAN 

Compiled and researched with love by DJ Bill Coleman
Celebrating one of our favorite Producer / Remixers to ever do it. 
Here's our massive Shep Pettibone 'Best Of' Mastermix. 
over 6 Hours of Shep! 
Hits, faves and deep cuts we love that chronicles a beyond legendary catalogue of work. Mostly the Club or 12" mixes. 
I've worked on this on and off for about a year as a pet project. 
Let's call it my 2020 thesis. 
We know it doesn't have everything! Don't @ us. LOL!  xoxoxox

**THE SHEP LIST**:  
> Love Will Never Do (Without You)[acapella] - Janet Jackson  
Hard Day - George Michael
Strange Relationship - Prince
I Don’t Want Your Love [Dub Mix] - Duran Duran 
Something About You - Level 42
Keep It Together - Madonna 
West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
Heart of Glass - Blondie 
Ghostbusters [Dub Buster] - Run-D.M.C. 
I Wonder If I Take You Home(w/ Full Force) - Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam 
The Pleasure Principle [Long Vocal Mix] - Janet Jackson 
Touch Me (All Night Long)[Touch This Mix] - Cathy Dennis
In The Name Of Love ’88 Remix - Thompson Twins 
Trouble - Nia Peebles 
Knocked Out - Paula Abdul 
Miss You Much [Shep’s House Mix] - Janet Jackson
Vogue - Madonna 
Ooh I Love It (Love Break) - The Salsoul Orchestra 
Love Sensation - Loleatta Holloway
Dance Out of My Head - Pia Zadora 

> I Like You - Phyllis Nelson
Bizarre Love Triangle - New Order 
Behind The Wheel - Depeche Mode
You Came - Kim Wilde 
Deeper and Deeper - Madonna
Escapade - Janet Jackson 
This Is The Right Time - Lisa Stansfield
Summer of Love - The B-52s
Never Can Say Goodbye - The Communards 
I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That - Elton John 
Bye Bye Mon Cowboy - Mitsou 
Break My Heart (Dub Mix) - Shakespeare's Sister
I Owe You Nothing - Bros.
Don’t Wanna Fall In Love - Jane Child 
So Emotional - Whitney Houston 
Into The Groove - Madonna
Crash Goes Love - Loleatta Holloway 
Alright - Janet Jackson 

> Hot Thing - Prince
One Night in Bangkok - Robey
Show Me The Way - Skyy 
Be Mine Tonight - The Jammers
Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle 
Bad Boy - Gloria Estefan
Jazzy Sensation - Afrika Bambaataa & The Jazzy 5
I Was Born This Way - Carl Bean 
Express Yourself (Non-Stop Express Mix) - Madonna 
K.I.S.S.I.N.G. - Siedah Garrett 
Divine Emotion  - Narada Michael Walden 
I Like It Like That - Inner Life 
Goldmine - The Pointer Sisters 
Rumors - Timex Social Club 
Get Over - Nick Scotti

> Gonna Get Over You - France Joli
Come Let Me Love You - Jeanette “Lady” Day 
Dyin’ To Be Dancin’ - Empress
Searching To Find The One - Unlimited Touch 
You’re The One for Me - D Train
Body Music - The Strikers 
Beat The Street - Sharon Redd
Keep On Jumpin’ - Musique

**Hats off to the stellar mix engineers, editors and guest musicians who collaborated on these releases! A true foundation for so much of what we still hear today in dance music of all styles including house, breakbeat, ballroom, freestyle and hip-house. Class is in session. 

- Mix Engineer: Angelo "Pepe" Skordos for Peace Bisquit

*Into The Groove [A PB 'Best Of' Shep Pettibone Mastermix] Continuous DJ Mix: 
> SC: https://soundcloud.com/peace-bisquit/pb-shep-pettibone-mastermix-v2-summer-2020/s-P12IdadAwVP
> Podomatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/peacebisquit/episodes/2020-11-13T10_25_10-08_00
> Mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/peacebisquit/shep-pettibone-into-the-groove-a-pb-best-of-shep-pettibone-mastermix-x-dj-bill-coleman/
*Official available audio - unmixed:
> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CnQOqfMNOtjioZXGFNqbu?si=k2wTbq3OSSihn1v6Fjikbg
> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBQenti5B4DpnNHYuF3ICOezDw9ITozV

SHEP PETTIBONE : Into The Groove [A PB 'Best Of Shep Pettibone' Mega-Mastermix] x DJ BILL COLEMAN

This 14th label release offers a top-flight collaborative original song offering by Chicago-based electronic artists Jeff Ozmits and RJ Pickens.

First up is the original mix of Rules of Engagement. This driving progressive house stormer has been getting great reactions from dancefloors it has been tested on over the past 9 months, and it is truly a pleasure to now make this available to the world. A galloping rhythmic arrangement paired with an unforgettable melodic composition of arpeggiated leads, soaring synths, and energizing guitar plucks is designed to take make the dancefloor take flight.

The second track on the release is RJ Pickens' Flightplan Edit of the original. Being that this composition was deeply inspired by fighter jets and their marvels of modern engineering, it felt only fitting that a version of this song was made that took the listener even further into the experience of supersonic flight. Nuances of fighter jet engines, aircraft flight, radio communications, and cockpit sounds are tastefully woven into the mix, giving an immersive feel of the energy felt during tactical flight.

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Release Date: 10 Sep 2020

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This 14th label release offers a top-flight collaborative original song offering by Chicago-based electronic artists Jeff Ozmits and RJ Pickens.
The second track on the release is RJ Pickens’ Flightplan Edit of the original.  Being that this composition was deeply inspired by fighter jets and their marvels of modern engineering, it felt only fitting that a version of this song was made that took the listener even further into the experience of supersonic flight. Nuances of fighter jet engines, aircraft flight, radio communications, and cockpit sounds are tastefully woven into the mix, giving an immersive feel of the energy felt during tactical flight.

Rules of Engagement

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This 17th label release offers five wonderful and carefully-chosen selections of melodic electronic grooves, ranging from progressive house to deep house to melodic techno, produced by a handful of the Windy City's finest. In a year of unprecedented change and challenges, music has been the fabric keeping us united in the face of uncertainty, and this small cherry-picked collection of songs is being sent out to you all around the world to help close out 2020 – from Chicago with lots of love.

First up - Vested label regular Jeff Ozmits and label newcomer Bedroom Logic team up to bring you "Secret Sky" – a driving melodic peak-hour progressive gem that begs to be hammered during a prime stretch of evening. A deep and bouncing bassline paired with pleasing synth arpeggios really hit the sweet spot here and start this release off right.

Second - Vested label head RJ Pickens teams up with Tru Musica label head Brian Boncher to collectively bring you "Astral Dream" – a house-driven melodic progressive tune layered with guitars, synths, stacked percussion, and a bassline paying playful homage to an electronic classic. Special thanks to instrumentalists Jim O'Reilly and Skeebo Geebo for their melodic contributions to this composition!

Next up is the multi-faceted My Boy Elroy in a team effort with OpenOptics in bringing you "Where Do We Start Now" – a sublime deep melodic house offering infused with synthwave leads, organic handpan textures, a trotting rhythm section, and a low end groove that just feels amazing. Special thanks to instrumentalists OpenOptics and Troy Page for their contributions to this project!

"Clearing Space" is a lush and textured melodic techno composition with deep and driving groove from staple Chicago artist: Hummingbird. She's assembled a lovely, intricate, and moody piece of electronic music here will have you listening to all the nuances amongst the smooth energies of this piece over and again.

And rounding out this release is "Deeper Than Us" by FJ9 – a really promising newcomer to the label and the Chicago music scene alike. Fusing elements of melodic techno, house, and electro in this composition, he delivers a modulated-synth-driven piece of music that truly finishes this compilation with a big bang. A bonus edit of this track has also been provided for those of you who just want to cut to the chase.

Artwork by: Chicago-based photographer Eric Formato

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Premiere: RJ Pickens & Brian Boncher "Astral Dream" - Vested Recordings

For the past 2 decades, RJ Pickens has been a leader in building and growing Chicago’s melodic-driven electronic music scene. With nearly 25 years of DJ experience and tirelessly pursuing the perfect mix of deep, progressive, techno, and house sounds.  He rocks venues ranging from intimate to huge, and can go from being the headliner himself to being the supporting act of choice for countless global headliners on the best club and festival events the Windy City has to offer.  RJ is also a principal collaborator in a recently-launched and acclaimed music act called Portals & Parachutes, taking first flight in post-pandemic 2021.  RJ’s record label and music event banner — VESTED — has become synonymous with top-tier progressive electronic sounds.  Vested Recordings, while a relatively young label still, has seen remarkable support from some of the very best artists in the industry.  The event showcases produced under the Vested brand have been consistently showcasing the finest quality in its music bookings for the last 10 years. 

VESTED:  an adjective that means “to hold something completely, permanently, and inalienably — an unwavering commitment.”  In an electronic music sense, it simply means RJ is really serious about our party music, and his work on all fronts speaks for itself.

If you haven’t yet, tune in and turn it all the way up.

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