**Out Today on Hard Times Records!**
Hard Times and DJ Spen unite once again to celebrate decades of house music together with the **Muthafunking Hard Times EP**. available on vinyl for the very first time
The A-side kicks off with the Funkee Kole Cappin’ Mix of “(You Make Me Say) Woah!”, a gospel-infused anthem, followed by the euphoric “Holy Ghost.” Flip the record for the dynamic “Gotta Hold On Me” and the soulful “Doin’ The Best I Can,” blending after-hours vibes with Sunday morning ease.
This EP a celebration of authentic house music from a golden era ????✨
Limited vinyl - now on sale
Digital format available exclusive on Tracksource ????
???? From Baltimore to the world ???? DJ Spen started DJing at 13, rising through the ranks with Basement Boys, Jasper Street Company, and remixed legends like Diana Ross, MJ & Toni Braxton.
Later, he co-founded Code Red & Quantize Recordings—dropping dancefloor classics and working with icons like Jocelyn Brown & Barbara Tucker.
With 600+ releases and 30+ years in the game, Spen is still rocking clubs worldwide. ????????
He’s played for us many times over the years, and we’re hyped to welcome him back to Hard Times with a fire 4-track EP ????
His last release with us — Claire Conlan’s “Keep Looking at Me” — hit #1 on Traxsource, and this one’s just as special.????
Available on limited vinyl and exclusive digital to tracksource - Release date 26.9.25
#DJSpen #HouseMusicLegend #hardtimesrecords #housemusic
What's not to like about our party at ADE on Thursday 23rd October? Apart from some of the best Djs around from our scene, in a great location at De Kroon, we'll also be raising money for KWF foundation. Put your hands in your pockets and your dancing shoes on and come down and check us out. Link in bio to buy tickets and start supporting . #ade2025 #housemusic #giveback
Here’s a message from @quantizerecordings boss man @dj_spen to come join the fun on December 12th at @verveloungebirmingham where he’ll be headlining our last party of 2025 alongside @smudgedsou1 @maelomusic89 @paulourhouse @carl_reeks82
Tickets available at @skiddleuk and the link is in our bio
Big love to our friends at @onitbookings for making this happen ????
????Soul Heaven presents the legendary DJ Spen at Aura Nightclub this Friday! ???? House, soul & energy that will lift you higher. Don’t wait — Moshtix tickets are flying! ????️
For those living in Melbourne start your long weekend with the incredibly talented house music maestro @dj_spen (USA) this Thursday 25th Sept @theemerson which promises to be one for the books!
Spen will be joined by the amazing @dr_packer who has just returned from his eighth international tour and powerhouse vocalist @karina_chavez.au ????
Final tix ????️ from link in bio @wherelovelives2025