The verdict
Documented Sampling History
Confirmed songwriter of record (Curtis Jones / Cajmere), no dispute found — a foundational Chicago house record with an unusually well-documented origin.
Quick Facts
Released1992
GenreHouse, Chicago House
LabelCajual / ClubHouse Records
ProducerCajmere
Recorded atChicago
More infoWikipedia → · Discogs →
Who you need to ask
The songwriter of record — Curtis Jones (Cajmere / Green Velvet)
Insomniac → · checked Jul 2026
The current administrator — Cajual Music (ASCAP) per credit — a fuller lookup pending
Unknown · checked Jul 2026
Has it been reused?
A foundational Chicago house anthem, remixed many times (Claude VonStroke, Riva Starr, Chris Lake, Bontan) and the seed of the “ghetto house” subgenre.
Do they allow reuse?
No standalone policy found; confirmed songwriter of record and no dispute found.
Who Owns It
Licenses explained →The two permissions you need, and who holds them
The song itself (the writing)Curtis Jones (Cajmere / Green Velvet)
The recording (current administrator)Cajual Music (ASCAP), per official publishing credit
Receipts
Every public mention of terms, policy, or past deals we've found
“My parents said I needed a hobby”
Jones was studying chemical engineering in Chicago before quitting to pursue music — he’s recounted his parents told him he needed a hobby, so he started with music, fell in love with it, and moved from production to DJing to live performance specifically because audiences wanted to see him perform this very song. No lyrics reproduced.
Insomniac · read it →
It flopped at first
Despite being remembered as a foundational Chicago house anthem, the track didn’t catch fire immediately — it needed several attempts before achieving dancefloor-staple status. It also led Jones to launch his influential Cajual Records.
EDM Identity · read it →
Can You Use It for Free?
How to check PD →Is it public domain?No
Sample History
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Times sampled
A foundational Chicago house anthem
Covers
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First flip
Who to Contact
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Cajmere (Cajual Music)
The confirmed songwriter of record
What they'll chargeNobody's shared numbers yet
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Page history · 2 updates
Jul 2026Page created — full research (Research Queue Batch 14)
Jul 2026BPM/Key pending the automated GetSongBPM/Deezer pass