One Records boss Adam Shelton is knee-deep in house music, of all shapes and sizes. Rainbow Birmingham resident and production partner of Subb-an, he releases tunes on the likes of 2020Vision, Illusion Recordings and more whilst remaining well versed in many of the world's clubbing hotspots (including a stint in Ibiza this year that sees him touching down for Carnival Cities at Sankeys Ibiza on August 24th). A true head and lover of a 4-4 beat, read on as Mr Shelton points out the records that have influenced him the most & helped to shape him into the artist and DJ that he is today.
Marshall Jefferson - Truth OPEN OUR EYES
I first heard this on the Ralph Lawson 'Back to Basics mix, it totally blew me away and has been a staple classic for me ever since. This still sounds more advanced than most new music out there and has a lot more feeling.
Paul Johnson - Hear The Music
My favourite peacefrog release by far, this track never fails to create a good vibe, the whole ep is amazing but this is a special track that never goes away. One of my favourite essential mixes by daft punk from 97 features this track.
Mr Fingers - What About This Love
I am a massive larry heard fan, so many of his productions are stand out, there are not many vocals in house / electronic music that rival this in my eyes. This is what i want to be listening to at after parties, in bars, in my car, perfect easy listening.
Global Communication- The Way (Secret Ingredients mix)
You can't help but be sucked in by the track, this must sit in a lot of peoples top 5, i just love how it builds and builds, from a dj's point of view this is such a great track to blend, timeless, classy and always does the job.
Sha-Lor - I'm in Love
When asked what is your favourite ever house track this is mine, hands down. I first heard jon da silva play this, for ages this was one of my more rarer records, i used to love pulling this out at parties, the original version is worth a bit now, you get what you pay for sometimes! pure style, its been cool to see this re pressed and shown some love again lately by rush hour.
Adam Shelton plays Carnival Cities at Sankeys Ibiza co-presented D.Edge on Saturday 24 August.
