arturoantunes Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Here's the official word:Dear Hooj Member,It is with deep regret that we have to inform you that Hooj Choons, as we know it, is no more. Following two years of fairly horrendous financial struggle, during which time we fought to trade our way out of mounting debt problems, we've had to call in the professionals to resolve matters once and for all.Naturally, this has come about as a direct result of: Sept 11/ any middle eastern conflict you care to name/ downloading/ the slump in the global economy/ music industry/ dance music industry... No, the truth is that as distinguished labels, clubs and magazines shut down around us, we failed to react quickly or effectively enough to what was going on. We thought we'd seen this happen before, and could work our way out of it, but this was a different kind of slump.It feels like we should write some kind of mini - obituary for Hooj at this point, but maybe everything that needs to be remembered about us is out there already: a hundred and thirty six releases spanning 13 years, all of them, for better or for worse, trying to live up to our original aim of remaining 'occasional providers of half decent house'.(Key members of staff will be carrying on the work of hooj.com, one of the few beacons of hope amongst the gloom of recent times, under a new name and ownership. Please see separate Hooj.com statement for details at the top of the board).Its been a long, and until recently, enjoyable ride and we thank everyone for their support over the past twelve years.Yours,The Hooj Mob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj2234 Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 THANKS TO ALL U THIEVES DOWNLOADING MUSIC ILLEGALLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aj2234 Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 THANKS TO ALL YOU THIEVES DOWNLOADING MUSIC ILLEGALLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saleen351 Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Originally posted by aj2234 THANKS TO ALL YOU THIEVES DOWNLOADING MUSIC ILLEGALLY! lol, easy to blame downloading when in reality there is zero corelation between downloading and lables going out of business. House music is over, it had a nice 15 year run, but it's over, that is first and foremostSecond, the people downloading the tracks like me, never would buy them sinc:a. can't get them on cdsb. if you can get them on cds, it's months laterthird off, they clearly said in the email they fucked up and didn't read the market right.. They thought it would come back like that other times.. So you are blameing me for them being bad businessmen??????forth- they sell records!!! Only djs use RECORDS. Thus their market is so limited, they are left open to huge risk. Maybe i'll start selling brand new 8 tracks next week:laugh: bad businessmen, bad business model and the market as a whole is ova.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrespo Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 they sell cd's as well for most of tehir tracks as well downloads but maybe it was too little late .. unfortunately .. there must be amazing works left in those vaults .. alot of people have come back from death rather strong .. GU being one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidalexander Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Damm!! I cant believe it..one of the most consistant labels ever..since as far back as I can remember I have had Hooj in my box, house, trance, breakbeat it was always quality. Hooj never let me down...i knew I could buy without listening and not be dissapointed..I guess Acapulco is there last release..pick it up...cause like the other 135 releases its a gem..Got to look back and see which r my top 5D A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digital7 Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Dear Hooj Member,It is with deep regret that we have to inform you that Hooj Choons, as we know it, is no more. Following two years of fairly horrendous financial struggle, during which time we fought to trade our way out of mounting debt problems, we've had to call in the professionals to resolve matters once and for all.Naturally, this has come about as a direct result of: Sept 11/ any middle eastern conflict you care to name/ downloading/ the slump in the global economy/ music industry/ dance music industry... No, the truth is that as distinguished labels, clubs and magazines shut down around us, we failed to react quickly or effectively enough to what was going on. We thought we'd seen this happen before, and could work our way out of it, but this was a different kind of slump.It feels like we should write some kind of mini - obituary for Hooj at this point, but maybe everything that needs to be remembered about us is out there already: a hundred and thirty six releases spanning 13 years, all of them, for better or for worse, trying to live up to our original aim of remaining 'occasional providers of half decent house'.(Key members of staff will be carrying on the work of hooj.com, one of the few beacons of hope amongst the gloom of recent times, under a new name and ownership. Please see separate Hooj.com statement for details at the top of the board).Its been a long, and until recently, enjoyable ride and we thank everyone for their support over the past twelve years.Yours,The Hooj Mob THIS IS THE SADDEST DAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmiami Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 how many post do we need about the same topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brwneydtrouble Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Ive been trying to get Acapulco...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimid Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Originally posted by mrmiami how many post do we need about the same topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranzwhore Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Originally posted by mrmiami how many post do we need about the same topic multiples are always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobeton Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Originally posted by aj2234 THANKS TO ALL YOU THIEVES DOWNLOADING MUSIC ILLEGALLY! Thank the industry, that created the environment for this occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobeton Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Originally posted by tranzwhore multiples are always good. indeed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrespo Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Originally posted by brwneydtrouble Ive been trying to get Acapulco...... you can get the original acapulco/say hello on hallucination ltd as well.the hooj release is the remix package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 I'm banking on the whole beacon of hope thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidalexander Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 JackieAcapulco off Hooj is 136 it has a Kris & Kai mix(fav) and a Sean Q6 breakbeat mix, the B release as the original and another mix..u know i can pinpoint when I got into a certain sound or producer by Hooj releasesHooj favs off the top of my head....The P&W EPTrancesetters-Roaches(peace div)HyponotizedInvisible My Releasesooo many more.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlaorellana Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 It is a sad day for music, indeed... Hooj released one of my fave tracks of the year so far... BERMUDA TRIANGLE "Mooger Fooger" ... the HUUUGE and highy demanded "Acapulco" ... and who can forget SOUND IN MOTION??? BTW, we have "Acapulco" @ Grooveman if you want to stop by today... Saw a copy or 2 yesterday. Doubt it will last long, though... RIP Hooj... I hope they come back w/ avengeance & renewed energies when the time is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digital7 Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 here are some more classic releases and re-releasesHalo Varga - Future (Original)Tilt - I DreamEngery 52 - Cafe Del MarPete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Quivver/ Cass & Slide)Space Manouvers - Stage OneLustral - Everytime (Nalin & Kane)Jark Prongo - Movin Thru Your System (Slacker)Medway - Elements EP (i.e. Solace)Billy Hendrix - Body Shine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrespo Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Salt Tank - The White Island EP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxgrooveericxx Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 That really sucks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogmiami Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 I became aware of Hooj Choons almost 7 years ago and immediately fell in love with the label. I called up Red Jerry, (Hooj Boss) and suggested we do a conference party at Shadow Lounge. He had never done a conference gig for the label and was amazed that I had even asked...Jerry is a very humble guy. We made a deal over the phone without a contract or anything written between us and threw the first Hooj Conference Pre-party. It was an amazing night with so much talent. I quickly became friends with the whole Hooj crew. Never have I met a group of people in this industry who were so dedicated to the music and culture. You couldn't help loving them. Last conference we did our 6th Annual Hooj conference event together. Just like the first, it was a handshake deal, a true industry event and a massive success. Jerry, Ross, and the rest of the Hoojers are a real class act and I will miss the label greatly. It really is a sad day for the Dance Scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livin42nite Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 Sucks that they closed. Amazing talent I have come across because of them and at opium during the conference they had one of the best partiest (ross cale, james zabiela, tom middleton, and sander k) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdana Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 You really think house music is over? I don't know about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdana Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 Acapulco - www.essentialgroove.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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