- Although the label claims that all the music on this EP was recorded in Chicago between 1990 and 1996, rumour has it that Junior Rafael is yet another pseudonym for Dutch producer Danny Wolfers, AKA Legowelt. What's unquestionable is that whoever made Traxx 2 has managed to soundtrack a sleazy after-hours warehouse party where trannies, ravers, puffa jacket-wearing dealers and ladies of the night all congregate.
"Anything 4 Ur Love" is powered by a ferocious bass and wild piano keys, as a panting voice claims "I'll do anything for your love." There's also a strong whiff of fornication on "Promise Me," but this time it's a male vocal making suggestive grunts as gritty drums and wiry acid sounds provide a demented backing. "Satisfaction" isn't the kind of music you'd play your granny either, with breathy, post-coital intonations set against eerie synth sequence and a lopsided groove. Finally, "4 All Da Men in My Life" sees the narrator do a shout out over creepy organ riffs, but seeing as only first names are mentioned, it's hard to tell if these are producers who inspired Junior Rafael or more "intimate" acquaintances.
Given the kind of carnal shenanigans that preceded it, I know what I'd put my money on.
Tracklist A1 Anything 4 Ur Love
A2 Promise Me
B1 Satisfaction
B2 4 All Da Men In My Life