The Hayden Andre Project / Kingdom Come – Tribal Life

As it often does so well, Clone Classic Cuts revives two key early 90s gems from Toronto’s Strobe Records here, in turn spotlighting the city’s crucial but often overlooked role in North American dance music. The Hayden Andre Project delivers deep, percussive house with Detroit techno undertones so it’s full of raw yet refined grooves that remain floor-ready decades on. On the flip, Ron Allen’s ‘Kingdom Come’ alias channels New York-style soulful house with lush piano, swinging drums and a distinct Canadian warmth. These tracks showcase a moment when Toronto helped blur regional lines in the evolution of house music.