HUDSON PEOPLE — Hold On (feat. Rickey Owens)

Hudson People – Hold On (feat. Rickey Owens) arrives on The Outer Edge’s new sub-label 1st Floor Records as catalogue EDGE-045, a 12-inch vinyl that revisits an unheard 1988 demo with a deep-house sensibility. The record pairs Reginald Hudson’s original composition, featuring the soulful voice of Rickey Owens, with contemporary club reworks that bridge disco heritage and modern dancefloor aesthetics. Within The Outer Edge’s recent output, EDGE-045 follows a series of releases that have explored varied corners of the label’s catalogue: the 2026 “Herzschlag” EP (EDGE-042), Fex’s “Skyscraper LP” (EDGE-033) and “Don’t Look Back” (EDGE-040), Ghia’s “Tender Rain LP” (EDGE-043), and Art Programming’s self-titled LP (EDGE-041). All arrived earlier in the same year, situating “Hold On” as a continuation of the label’s deep-house and disco-inflected direction while introducing a more overt club-oriented focus through its sub-label. Side A opens with the Thomas Redfern Mix, a track that injects a catchy, funky groove into the original framework, delivering a deep-house vibe that feels instantly at home in late-night sets. Redfern’s dub counterpart on A2 strips back the melodic elements, allowing the rhythm to breathe and offering DJs a darker, more hypnotic option for peak-time transitions. Side B shifts the energy upward. The Tom Quick French House Mix accelerates the tempo and layers filtered textures, evoking the glossy sheen of late-90s French house while retaining the emotional core of Owens’ vocal. This version is built for moments when a set needs a bright, dance-floor-ready lift. Closing the record, the DJ Friction Boogie Mix reinterprets the Tom Quick arrangement, adding fresh drum patterns and a bass line that nods to classic electro-boogie, recalling the timeless feel of early-90s freestyle anthems. For Hudson People, “Hold On” follows the 2025 “Trip To Your Mind (DJ Friction Rework)” (EDGE-036, 7-inch), extending the project’s legacy of unearthing archival material and pairing it with contemporary producers. The new EP demonstrates how the group’s archival roots can be re-imagined for current club contexts, reinforcing their reputation for bridging past and present. In today’s underground scene, the record stands out by offering both a nostalgic deep-house foundation and forward-looking club cuts. Its blend of disco lineage, soulful vocal performance, and modern production makes it a versatile addition for DJs seeking to weave historic depth into contemporary grooves. From a collector’s standpoint, the 12-inch format preserves the analog warmth of the original DAT source while presenting four distinct mixes that showcase different production approaches. The record will appeal to deep-house purists, French-house enthusiasts, and those drawn to electro-boogie reinterpretations, providing ample material for varied set constructions. The release is pressed as a standard 12-inch vinyl, aligning with the label’s commitment to physical formats that honour the music’s origins and its dancefloor purpose. Hudson People – Hold On (feat. Rickey Owens), The Outer Edge / 1st Floor Records, catalogue EDGE-045, 12-inch vinyl, 4 tracks, deep house, released 6 November 2026. Tracklist: A1. Hudson People – Thomas Redfern Mix A2. Hudson People – Thomas Redfern Dub Mix B1. Hudson People – Tom Quick French House Mix B2. Hudson People – DJ Friction Boogie Mix