King Street Sounds. The film explores the label’s rich history and lasting influence, from humble beginnings in a New York living room all the way to global recognition.
Founded by Hisa Ishioka in 1993, King Street Sounds emerged as a transformative force in the global house music scene, rooted in the vibrant underground cultures of NYC and Hisa’s home country of Japan. This documentary, filmed across New York, London, Manchester and Ibiza and soundtracked by some of the label's most iconic and influential records from artists such as Kerri Chandler, Dennis Ferrer and Mood II Swing, chronicles the label's evolution from its foundations in NYC's underground house music scene, its successes during the pivotal 1990s-2000s through to its future under the guidance of Armada Music.
Featuring rare footage from the final party at the Paradise Garage - the legendary nightclub that gave rise to the soulful house music movement— artist studio sessions, and interviews with leading figures including Barbara Tucker, David Morales, Ultra Naté, Blaze, DJ Spinna, Danny Krivit, Joe Claussell along with contemporary perspectives from Kasango and House Gospel Choir’s Natalie Maddix.