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House Review: Joe Smooth - Our Houze! out on Armada Music

 


Full of funk flavor, ‘Our Houze!’ is the final track leading up to Joe Smooth’s new album. Sampling Funk legend George Clinton as well as the effervescent disco tune ‘Everyman’, this track brings lightness, freshness and playfulness to the dance floor.


Listen: https://Armada.lnk.to/OurHouzePR



Lyrics
Most of all our house is funky

Our house is functified
Our house is fructified
Our house is functified
Our house is functified 
Our house is functified
Our house is functified, functified
Most of all our house stinks

Something smell good up in here
I want some
Something smell good up in here
I need Some
It’s house music

In our house we do our thing and it's gonna be funky
DJs, they be playing our thing and they’re always funky

Our house is functified
Our house is functified
Our house is functified
Our house is functified
Our house is functified
Our house is functified
Our house is functified
Our house is functified

Mansion is another word for a house
There's no place like home
Music playing in our house, 
Especially when we're home alone
Home Alone, home Alone

In our house
In our house

In the sanctuary of my lover’s heart
It there for me, 
It’s gonna be functified

Our house is functified
Our house is functified 
Our house is functified
Our house is funky
Our house is functified
Our house is glorified
Our house is sanctified, sanctified, sanctified, sanctified
 
I know you want it, you do, don't, you know you do you do, don’t you know you do, you do, you know you do
I know you want it, you do, don't, you know you do you do, don’t you know you do, you do, you know you do

Our house is funky

Cause our house is functified
Our house is functified 
Most of all our funk
Our house is functified
Is house music

Yo mother, Shut up

It's gonna be functified
It's gonna be functified
It's gonna be functified
It's gonna be functified
It's gonna be functified, functified

Our house is functified
Our house is functified
Our house is functified
Our house is funky
Our house is functified
Our house is glorified, 
Our house is sanctified, sanctified, sanctified, sanctified

Especially when we party down
I know you want it
Especially when we party down
Its gonna be functified
Especially when we party down
Especially when we party down
Party down
Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[item value="10"]Joe Smooth - Our Houze![/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Joe Smooth's "Our Houze!" emerges as a vibrant culmination leading up to his much-anticipated new album. Rooted deeply in funk influences, the track showcases impeccable production techniques that both honor the genre's legacy and push its boundaries. From a technical standpoint, "Our Houze!" operates at a steady 122 BPM—ideal for maintaining infectious energy on the dance floor without overwhelming the listener. The rhythmic backbone is constructed with crisp, punchy kick drums paired with a subtly layered snare, creating a foundational groove that invites movement. The hi-hats are programmed with a syncopated flair, adding dynamic texture and enhancing the track's forward momentum. Delving into the production process, Joe Smooth employs meticulous sample integration. By weaving in elements from Funk legend George Clinton, he infuses the track with rich, soulful undertones that resonate with authenticity. The disco-inspired flair, courtesy of samples from "Everyman," injects effervescence, blending seamlessly with modern house aesthetics. These samples are treated with precision—filtered, EQed, and occasionally pitch-shifted to align harmonically with the track’s key. Another standout feature is the vocal sampling technique. Smooth utilizes chopped and looped vocal snippets, strategically panned and layered to create an engaging call-and-response effect. This not only adds to the track’s playful nature but also ensures continuous auditory interest. The interlocking groove is a masterclass in arrangement. Basslines are crafted with warm, analog synths, providing a lush, rolling foundation that complements the rhythmic elements. Subtle automation on filters and reverb parameters introduces fluidity, allowing the track to breathe and evolve organically throughout its duration. Overall, "Our Houze!" is not just a track—it’s an experience. Joe Smooth’s adept fusion of funk, disco, and house elements, combined with his technical prowess in production, guarantees its dominance on club floors worldwide. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
[item value="10"] Synths [/item]
[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
[item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item]
[item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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