Mood II Swing – Closer : Part One

Mood II Swing – Closer : Part One

Mood II Swing – Closer : Part One is a classic deep and soulful house 12-inch from the influential New York production duo Mood II Swing. Built around the sophisticated house production associated with King Street Sounds, this release showcases the duo's trademark combination of warm grooves, understated vocals, jazzy textures, and expertly crafted club arrangements.

The record centres on "Closer," presented here in four distinct versions that highlight different aspects of the track. The Kings Of Soul Vocal opens the release with a polished, soulful house interpretation, combining a deep rhythmic foundation with an infectious vocal-led arrangement.

The $ki's Breakdown Bump strips the track back into a more rhythmically focused version, while the flip side delivers the Kings Of Soul Peak Time Dub — a more driving, DJ-oriented treatment designed for the dancefloor. Completing the release is the King Street Moody Club, bringing the record back towards Mood II Swing's signature deep, atmospheric house sound.

Mood II Swing were hugely influential in the development of deep house and US garage, producing records that balanced musical sophistication with dancefloor functionality. Their work became particularly associated with the celebrated King Street Sounds label and the deeper, soulful side of New York house music.

With four carefully constructed mixes, Closer : Part One is a strong addition to any collection of 90s deep house, garage house, soulful house, and classic US club music, and a particularly appealing record for DJs looking for versatile, groove-led 12-inch cuts.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Closer (Kings Of Soul Vocal) – 6:28
2. Closer ($ki's Breakdown Bump) – 3:50

Side AA

1. Closer (Kings Of Soul Peak Time Dub) – 6:30
2. Closer (King Street Moody Club) – 6:14