Mr. V captures the essence of a New York City that never sleeps, blending the rhythmic precision of house music with the organic warmth of soul and jazz. His sound is a bridge between the legendary Underground Network parties of the 90s and the modern global dance circuit. It feels like a crowded room where everyone is a friend you haven't met yet, driven by thick basslines and crisp percussion.
What sets him apart is his distinctive vocal presence. Rather than standard diva wails, Mr. V often utilizes a rhythmic, spoken-word delivery that feels like a cross between a street poet and a club MC. This 'Nuyorican' perspective brings a storytelling element to the tracks, grounding the electronic elements in a very human, lived-in Manhattan reality. It is house music with a high IQ and a huge heart.
Start with 'Welcome Home' to hear the full breadth of his vision. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the classic Masters At Work sound but wants something with a slightly grittier, hip-hop influenced edge. It is music designed for movement, but it rewards those who listen to the message between the beats.
Victor Font (born 1974), known professionally as Mr. V, is an American disc jockey, record producer, and vocalist. Of Nuyorican origin, he grew up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Mr. V came to the attention of Louie Vega in the 1990s, working with him for some time, which had a significant influence on his music style which crosses hip hop and house. Mr. V released his debut album, Welcome Home, in 2006 on Defected Records. It achieved a 3* review in The Skinny, and was called a "study in the melting pot of Manhattan sounds" by HX Magazine. Album track "Da Bump" peaked at number 2 on the UK Dance Chart in May 2007. His 2013 release with Steve Bug, "The Long Run", received an 8/10 review in Mixmag, and in 2016 Mr. V collaborated with Roger Sanchez to release the "6 AM" extended player, which was called "big club ammo of the highest order", also by Mixmag.
Shares house, soul, disco (subgenres); studio polished, drum machine, analog warmth (production style)
Shares house, soul, disco (subgenres); soulful, joyful, confident (moods)
Shares house, disco, soul (subgenres); soulful, joyful, confident (moods)
Shares house, disco, soul (subgenres); studio polished, sample based, drum machine (production style)
Shares house, soul, contemporary r&b (subgenres); studio polished, drum machine, analog warmth (production style)
Shares house, soul, disco (subgenres); soulful, joyful, confident (moods)
Shares house, disco, contemporary r&b (subgenres); analog warmth, studio polished, sample based (production style)
Shares house, soul, disco (subgenres); studio polished, sample based, hi fi (production style)
Shares urban night, festival, rooftop (atmosphere); house, soul (subgenres)
Shares analog warmth, sample based, studio polished (production style); house, disco, funk (subgenres)
Shares soul, disco, house, soulful (signature)
Shares soul, disco, funk, house (signature)
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