Pre-Order: Piero & Shield Feat. the Egyptian Lover & Paris Brightledge Pirupa - I Like [12" Vinyl]

Born from a demo session originally recorded in 2011, 'I Like' finally came to life when Daniele 'Shield' Contrini and Piero Pirupa reunited in late 2025 to complete the track, transforming an early idea into a powerful new collaboration featuring two legendary voices of house music: The Egyptian Lover and Paris Brightledge.Blending Italo disco influences, classic house grooves, and a powerful bassline, 'I Like' carries a warm, uplifting energy while paying tribute to the golden era of club music. The track is driven by the unmistakable vocal presence of The Egyptian Lover, the pioneering American artist, producer and DJ Greg Broussard. Widely recognized as one of the architects of West Coast electro and early hip-hop, he helped shape the sound of 1980s Los Angeles electronic music through his groundbreaking use of the Roland TR-808. Adding further depth to the record is the distinctive voice of Chicago house legend Paris Brightledge, whose haunting and melodic tone became iconic through classics such as 'It's Alright' and 'Paris Dub 1'. Over the years he has collaborated with some of the most important names in house music including Joe Smooth, Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, Ron Hardy, Mike Dunn, Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk, and Byron Stingily, while also appearing on proj (more...)