Marshall Jefferson

Defected’s “House Masters: Marshall Jefferson” (HOMAS38LP) is a panoramic, DJ‑sequenced history lesson from the Chicago architect who helped define house music’s DNA. Ten City’s “Devotion,” Truth’s “Open Our Eyes,” Jungle Wonz’s “Time Marches On,” and sterling re‑visions of Virgo and Sleezy D map Jefferson’s hand across soulful, acid and deep strains. Pressed loud across heavy plates, the set gives strings, 303s and piano stabs the space they deserve. The curation makes it more than a compilation: it’s a living curriculum for the booth and a love letter to the culture.