Stickman Records drops “Acid Man” from Fast Eddie — 4 cuts of hypnotic house built for long nights. Spanning 83–126 BPM across its 4 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments.
Acid Man – MP3, FLAC & AIFF Download
Behind the House : Release Notes
Fast Eddie’s latest release, “Acid Man,” celebrates the enduring legacy of Chicago acid house while looking firmly toward the future. Equal parts homage and reinvention, the single captures the unmistakable energy that has defined Fast Eddie’s career, proving that one of house music’s original innovators continues to push the culture forward. From being a part of the Chicago house music scene to today’s global dance floors, Fast Eddie remains a pioneering voice whose influence can be heard across generations of electronic music. Fast Eddie is one of the defining architects of Chicago house music and is widely recognized as the pioneer of the “Hip House” genre. The groundbreaking fusion of house music and hip-hop that emerged from Chicago during the late 1980s. His innovative productions and unmistakable DJ style helped shape the city’s global dance music movement and established a blueprint that continues to influence electronic music today. Emerging during the golden era of Chicago house, Fast Eddie built his reputation as one of the city’s premier DJs, spinning on influential radio stations including WGCI and WBMX while developing the energetic sound that would become his signature. His early productions, including “Can U Dance” with Kenny “Jammin'” Jason and the dancefloor favorite “The Whop,” quickly established him as one of the scene’s most exciting producers. As the “Acid House” genre gained worldwide momentum, Fast Eddie introduced Hip House, combining the driving rhythms of Chicago house with rap vocals in a way that was both innovative and commercially successful. The sound resonated far beyond Chicago, opening new creative possibilities for dance music and inspiring generations of producers and performers. His catalog includes genre-defining releases such as “Yo Yo Get Funky,” “Acid Thunder,” and the Billboard Dance Club chart No. 1 hit “Git On Up” featuring Sundance. These records became staples in clubs around the world and helped cement Fast Eddie’s reputation as one of house music’s most influential artists. Never confined to a single style, Fast Eddie continued expanding Chicago’s musical landscape through releases such as “Make Some Noise,” “Booty Call,” and “Pump It,” contributing to the evolution of the “Ghetto House” genre while remaining deeply connected to the city’s underground club culture. For more than three decades, Fast Eddie has remained an active force in electronic music as a DJ, producer, and recording artist. His music continues to blend the raw energy of classic Chicago house with acid-infused grooves, powerful basslines, and modern production, bringing the spirit of the original warehouse sound to new audiences around the world.
Download ‘Acid Man’ in MP3, FLAC, and AIFF Formats
4-Track Tracklist
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Fast Eddie – Acid Man Eddie’s Mix
House | Acid | 126 BPM | G Major | 4:50
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Fast Eddie – Acid Man Eric Kupper Remix
House | Acid | 126 BPM | G Major | 4:49
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Fast Eddie – Acid Man Olivieri vs Kupper Dub
House | Acid | 126 BPM | G Minor | 5:31
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Fast Eddie – Acid Man Accapella Mix
House | Acid | 83 BPM | E Minor | 3:41
House Harmonic Compatibility – 83–126 BPM
About Fast Eddie – House Producer
"Fast" Eddie Smith is a Chicago house producer who began his career in 1969. His releases on Black Book Records, Nervous Records, and Stickman Records span house, tech house, and drum & bass with melodic techno influences.
