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Tyree

Gritty Chicago acid house meets the swagger of golden-era hip-hop. Raw, analog, and built for basement dancefloors that never want to close.

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Tyree Cooper represents the raw, unpolished heart of Chicago house music. His sound is defined by the heavy, driving pulse of the Roland TR-808 and the iconic, liquid squelch of the TB-303. It is music that feels physical, designed specifically to make bodies move in dark, crowded spaces. There is a distinct analog warmth to his tracks, a result of the era's hardware-focused production that gives the percussion a punchy, tactile quality.

What truly sets Tyree apart is his role as a primary architect of Hip House. By overlaying rhythmic rap verses and hip-hop vocal structures onto a relentless house beat, he bridged two of the most influential urban movements of the 1980s. This isn't just dance music; it's a cultural collision that retains the grit of the street while embracing the futuristic energy of the club. The tracks are often minimalist, relying on a killer groove and a few perfectly placed samples to maintain high tension.

For those looking to dive in, 'Turn Up The Bass' is the essential starting point for his hip-house mastery, while 'Acid Over' showcases his foundational contribution to the acid house movement. It is the perfect soundtrack for anyone who wants the energy of a late-80s warehouse rave or a high-intensity workout fueled by classic drum machine patterns.

Tyree Cooper, also known simply as Tyree, is an American house music producer from Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for the hip house track "Turn Up the Bass", which peaked at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart in 1989.
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Our Catalog4 Albums · 1988 · 1998
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