Nu Groove Records pulls another gem from its storied vault with Metro’s Brownstone Express, now armed with three masterful reworks by Fred Everything. This release resurrects a cornerstone from the 1990 Journey Thru The N.Y. Underground E.P. on Republic Records, channeling the raw hunger of New York’s underground house scene straight into 2026. Metro’s original track captured that electric street pulse, and Fred Everything elevates it across three distinct takes: his Re-Creation, Acid Re-Creation, and Acid Reprise, each breathing fresh life into the classic without losing its gritty core.
Founded in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez to showcase The Burrell Brothers’ output, Nu Groove quickly became a NYC powerhouse for pioneering house sounds. Relaunched in 2021, it has reclaimed its cult legend status, drawing heavyweights like Harry Romero, Jungle Wonz, Bushwacka!, Stefan Braatz, Tuccillo, Franck Roger, Bruise, and Deetron into its ever-expanding lineup. The label thrives on that authentic underground spirit, delivering cuts that DJs crave for peak-time fire and late-night drives.
Fred Everything steps up as the perfect reworker here, his touch infusing Metro’s foundation with layers of tension and release that hit house and techno crowds right in the chest. The Re-Creation keeps the groove locked in tight, building that irresistible momentum for seamless mixes. Then the Acid Re-Creation amps the edge, twisting the familiar into something fiercely urgent, ideal for those moments when the floor demands escalation. Wrapping it up, the Acid Reprise strips back just enough to let the original’s energy roar through, a nod to purists while pushing boundaries for forward-thinking selectors.
For DJs digging into house history with an eye on the now, this package screams essential. Metro’s legacy meets Fred Everything’s precision, all under Nu Groove’s banner—pure underground fuel that reminds everyone why this music endures. It’s the kind of release that bridges eras, igniting sets from Brooklyn basements to global clubs, where the crowd feels every beat drop like it’s 1990 all over again.
