Moodymann aka Kenny Dickson Jr.

An outspoken voice in the normally non-confrontational world of electronic dance music, Moodymann (given name: Kenny Dixon Jr.) is committed to keeping a distinctly black imprint on techno and house. While he may frustrate people with his refusal to be interviewed and insistence on reminding people of the genre's origins, the soulfulness of his output is unquestioned. Utilizing classic soul and jazz samples, low-slung bass lines and an approach to drum programming that is diametrically opposed to the tendency to push the tempo faster and faster, he has achieved classic status thanks to gems like "Sunday Morning," "Shades of Jae," and his remix of Innerzone Orchestra's "People Make the World Go Round." Following years of 12" only releases, he compiled his best work on A Silent Introduction, one of the most celebrated albums of the late 90s.

Essential Discography

aka Moodymann

I Can't Kick This Feelin When It Hits (12")	KDJ
Shades Of Jae (12")	KDJ
Small Black Church (12")	KDJ
Don't Be Misled! (12")	KDJ
Joy Pt. II (12")	KDJ
Silentintroduction (2xLP)	Planet E
Black Mahogany (12")	KDJ
Sunday Morning (12")	Planet E
Forevernevermore (12")	KDJ
Mahogany Brown (2xLP)	Peacefrog Records
J.A.N. (12")	KDJ
Silence In The Secret Garden (2xLP)	Peacefrog Records
Black Mahogani (3xLP)	Peacefrog Records

aka Kenny Dickson Jr.

The Moody Trax EP (12")	KDJ
EP (12")	KDJ
Moodymann EP (12")	Grassroots Records
U Can Dance If U Want 2 (2x12")	KDJ
Soul Sounds Vol. 1 (12")	Soul City
Should've Known (12")	Private Collection
Emotional Content (12")	Intangible Records & Soundworks

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Last Update: June 19, 2005