Celebrate Life by Mateo and Matos

Another treasure unearthed from the golden era of Large Music. New York homeboys John Mateo and Eddie Matos deliver a slice of soulful perfection on this classic 12-inch, pairing their trademark deep grooves with heartfelt vocal performances that still resonate today.

Celebrate Life features Sam Lopez on lead — his delivery confident, methodical, and smooth as silk over a tight, bouncing garage rhythm. Flip the record and Higher takes you even deeper: a powerful male vocal floats above crisp percussion and hypnotic keys, channeling pure late-night NYC energy.

Both sides showcase Mateo & Matos at their soulful peak — deep, musical, and overflowing with joy. It’s the sound of house music’s heart, captured forever on wax and reborn here for a new generation of deep heads.

Curated by Jeff Craven for Large Music LLC
Deep since 1993
For licensing: info@largemusic.com

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