Robert Owens
🇺🇸About
Robert James Owens is a Chicago house music vocalist, DJ and producer who began his career in 1961. Born in Ohio, Owens relocated to Chicago where he worked extensively with Larry Heard in the mid-1980s and formed the group Fingers Inc. with Ron Wilson. He runs the Musical Directions label and has released music under the aliases Tayus and Musical Directions. Owens released his debut solo album "Rhythms In Me" in 1990 and achieved recognition for his vocal feature on "Tears" with Frankie Knuckles and Satoshi Tomiie.
Owens produces deep house, house, tech house, techno and organic house across 86 releases spanning from 2010 to 2021. His music appears on labels including Kling Klong, Open Bar Music, Mother Recordings, Hard Times and Apparel Music. Known for his vocal house productions that incorporate soul influences, Owens delivers both peak time driving techno and downtempo organic house tracks. His extensive catalog demonstrates a range from deep, soulful house vocals to harder tech house productions, making him suitable for DJs programming both intimate deep house sets and peak time dance floor moments.
Genres
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Charts
Kevin Yost – The Rising Chart Part 1
Download Kevin Yost – The Rising Chart Part 1 Explore October 2026’s top Charts tracks, featuring standout hits from Kevin Yost and other leading artists. Stay informed with Electrobuzz latest Charts section trends. Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. Kevin…
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Deep House
Sascha Dive, Robert Owens, Vusa Mkhaya – Cosmic Ritual on Skylax Records – (UMG France/UMF)
Fresh from Skylax Records – (UMG France/UMF), “Cosmic Ritual” by Robert Owens, Sascha Dive, Vusa Mkhaya is a 5-track deep house release that hits the sweet spot. Gathering 3 artists from across the Deep House spectrum, Cosmic Ritual showcases Skylax…
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House
Junior Lopez, Chris Whittaker, Lempo – Amsterdam 2026 on Applique Music
Smooth, warm, and ready for any floor: Chris Whittaker, Late Than Ever, Ryno, Junior Lopez, AJ Hudson, Lempo, Robert Owens, Juan Gmoney Jaramillo, Lord Kcb, K-VIII, ZeeWAKE!‘s “Amsterdam 2026” on Applique Music spans 17 tracks of essential house. Gathering 11…
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House
VA – 5 YEARS OF HE.SHE.THEY. RECORDS on HE.SHE.THEY.
Maya Jane Coles, Nimmo, Wax Wings, Proper Villains, Cakes Da Killa, Huxley, Bella, Choopsie, SYREETA, Radio Slave, Charly Schaller, Dani DeLion, Boys’ Shorts, Jaymie Silk, Baby Weight, Jesse Fields, CC:DISCO!, Daisybelle, Tasty Lopez, OX7GEN, DJ ADHD, Nikki Nair, Chloé Robinson,…
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Tech House
VA – Mato Grosso on Natura Viva
Natura Viva keeps the floor moving with “Mato Grosso” from Andhim, Cj Jeff, Monika Kruse, Namito, Ashibah, Rummy Sharma, Robert Owens, Nerdjack, Renato Cohen, Sante, Yousef, a 10-track tech house release dripping with groove. Gathering 9 artists from across the…
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Charts
Piem – Piem Summer Chart ’26
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Albums
Dave Angel, Steve Waterman, Merv Carswell – A Time And Place on R&S Records
R&S Records presents “A Time And Place” from Dave Angel, Steve Waterman, Merv Carswell, Robert Owens: 15 tracks of mind-bending electronica, ready for immediate download. Gathering 4 artists from across the Electronica spectrum, A Time And Place showcases R&S Records‘s…
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Charts
Riva Starr – GEARBOX
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Charts
Tuccillo – Make me feel _ September Chart
Download Tuccillo – Make me feel _ September Chart Explore September 2026’s top Charts tracks, featuring standout hits from Tuccillo and other leading artists. Stay informed with Electrobuzz latest Charts section trends. Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. Tuccillo –…
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Charts
Supernova – Nothing Ever Stops The Rave
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House
VA – Don’t Change Who You Are on Heattraxx
Fresh from Heattraxx, “Don’t Change Who You Are” by Robert Owens, The Checkup, DJ Merci, Lee Wilson is a 3-track house release that hits the sweet spot. Gathering 2 artists from across the House spectrum, Don’t Change Who You Are…
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Deep House
VA – Male Vocals – Volume 2 on Groovebom Records
“Male Vocals – Volume 2” is Luis Radio, Earl W. Green, Marc Evans, Deep Roger, Kenny Carpenter, Gordon Chambers, Robert Owens, Frankie Ferrara, Arnaud D, Ed Ramsey, Daniele Busciala, Deepo, Morris Revy, Lee Wilson‘s latest offering on Groovebom Records —…
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Best New Tracks
Best New Hype House: August 2026
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Deep House
Sebb Junior, Robert Owens – We Gonna Move EP on Mother Recordings
Robert Owens, Sebb Junior‘s “We Gonna Move EP” arrives on Mother Recordings: 3 tracks of groove-forward deep house that earns its place in any crate. Gathering 2 artists from across the Deep House spectrum, We Gonna Move EP showcases Mother…
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Melodic House & Techno
THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, Sasha Carassi, Aquarius Heaven – The Skin of Time on ILINX
Fresh from ILINX‘s catalog, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, Sasha Carassi, Aquarius Heaven, Mønölitio, Robert Owens, Nat James, Jonatan Bäckelie‘s “The Skin of Time” delivers 11 cuts of uncompromising melodic house & techno. Available in MP3, FLAC, and AIFF. Gathering 6 artists…
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Tech House
VA – Dolce Far Niente 3 on Natura Viva
Natura Viva adds another gem to its catalog — “Dolce Far Niente 3” from Andhim, Piper Davis, Namito, Diringer, Rummy Sharma, Lydia Eisenblatter, Pizeta, Robert Owens, Nerdjack, Martin Eyerer, Rainer Weichhold, Nick Olivetti, Joachim Pastor, 11 tracks of expert tech…
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Best New Tracks
Best New Hype House: June 2026
Download Beatport – Best New Hype House: June 2026 Explore May 2026’s top Best New Tracks tracks, featuring standout hits from Beatport and other leading artists. Stay informed with Electrobuzz latest Best New Tracks section trends. Tracklist, Music Genre, and…
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Dance / Pop
Robert Owens, R & L Productions – Beyond The Garage “The Extended Mixes” on L.I.E.S. Records
L.I.E.S. Records presents Robert Owens, R & L Productions‘s “Beyond The Garage “The Extended Mixes”” — 2 dance / pop cuts ready for download in MP3, FLAC, and AIFF. All 2 tracks lock in at 124 BPM, keeping the set…
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Jackin House
Nerdjack, Tom Wax, Robert Owens – Tom Wax presents Nerdjack – Planet Jack on Phuture Wax Records
Phuture Wax Records drops “Tom Wax presents Nerdjack – Planet Jack” from Robert Owens, Nerdjack, Tom Wax — 10 cuts of hypnotic jackin house built for long nights. Gathering 3 artists from across the Jackin House spectrum, Tom Wax presents…
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Deep House
Exclusives Only: Week 15 / 2026
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Jackin House
Robert Owens, Lempo – There Goes Another One on Applique Music
“There Goes Another One” shows Robert Owens, Lempo in fine form on Applique Music: 2 tracks of undeniable, floor-ready jackin house. All 2 tracks lock in at 124 BPM, keeping the set momentum consistent. There Goes Another One by Robert…
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House
VA – Armada Music – Miami 2026 – Beach – Extended Versions on Armada Music Albums
Armin van Buuren, Glockenbach, TCTS, Franksy, Roland Clark, Kideko, Moeaike, Angie Brown, Robbin Traxx, D.O.D, Poppy Baskcomb, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, Cedric Gervais, 88 Degrees, Robosonic, EPMD, Joris Voorn, Robert Owens, Alan Dixon, MOAT, fa bé, Eynka, Autograf,…
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Charts
Chaim – Strange Shadow’s
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Electronica
Marc Romboy, Robert Owens, Blake Baxter – Gemini on Systematic Recordings
Marc Romboy, Robert Owens, Blake Baxter hits Systematic Recordings with “Gemini” — 11 meticulously crafted Electronica cuts available for download in lossless formats. Download now in MP3, FLAC, and AIFF — ready for the booth. Album Insights – Gemini Artists:…
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Deep House
Luis Radio, Kenny Carpenter, Earl W. Green – Kenny Carpenter Choices on Groovebom Records
Luis Radio, Kenny Carpenter, Earl W. Green lays down 17 tracks of refined Deep House on Groovebom Records with “Kenny Carpenter Choices”, a record built to last. Available for download in lossless and MP3 formats — made for warm-up sets…
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