Kenny Dope is a name that needs no introduction to dance music connoisseurs across the globe. We sat down with him to find out more about the reinvention of his Dopewax label, his thoughts on the current house scene and everything in between, in this intimate and exclusive interview for Traxsource.

We’ve got some serious house heavyweights in the mix for you this week as the legendary Kenny Dope joins resident Brian Tappert in the Traxsource LIVE! studios featuring upfront, underground exclusives from Low Steppa, Catz N Dogz and the Essential new track ‘Take Me Higher’ by next week’s special guest Teenage Mutants.

Thanks to all those who entered our competition to win the amazing Masters at Work Compilations Vol.1 and 2, plus a limited edition tee shirt. We had a literally hundreds of entries from across the globe, but with one prize to give away, we are please to announce the winner is…

After 25 years in the business, now seems the perfect time to talk about how the Masters at Work’s music has affected those who work within the dance industry. If we, as a community are the body of house music, then for many of us, Masters at Work have been the air that we breathe.

Defected we sit down with Kenny Dope and Louie Vega to discuss over two decades of house music history.

Also what’s your favourite MAW track of all time? tell us in the comments section.

With the Defected presents House Masters – Masters At Work out now on Traxsource. Defected sit down w/ the house legends for an in-depth chat.

Lil Louie Vega and Kenny Dope Gonzalez step into the Boiler Room for three hours fuelled with dope jams!

Coming very soon by Defected Records is the House Masters Masters At Work compilation. A landmark collection of 40 original tracks and remixes from the most impressive discography in house music.

The original New York House Masters headline the Defected15 global tour finale in celebration of their landmark retrospective release.

Kenny Dope is joined by an array of fresh house talent as Defected celebrates its 15 year anniversary on Saturday 8th February, 2014

The behind the scene look at the making of the Todd Terry All-Stars project. This documents the gathering of the top DJs, Remixers, vocalists, and Producers from the world of Dance music. A small glimpse into the studio work behind the coming House Music classic.

“MAW #mastersatwork #louievega #kennydope #partyatsea #ladywindridge #5star #complimentarybar #tpromix #inkbyrafael” @yescire (pictured above)

Traxsource News bring you this pictorial round-up of what really goes on this week in Miami through the lenses of our beloved producers, dj’s, labels and fans…

“Me & my dancing partner #msagatka at #SoBe #PoolParty #SpringBreak2013 #BeachBunnies #WMC” @dknj2010 (pictured above)

Traxsource News bring you this pictorial round-up of what really goes on this week in Miami through the lenses of our beloved producers, dj’s, labels and fans…

50 minutes mix from Masters At Work legend, Kenny Dope flexing some serious Soul, Funk vibes on the 1’s & 2’s….This is a couple of years old, but it’s still mad popular….You need this in your life!

The Legendary Masters At Work rocked the Crosstown Rebels “Rebel Rave” at BPM… Check out their Exclusive promo mix here.

Did you know that Traxsource has all new Label Pages? Follow Dope Wax on Traxsource and see why we’ve featured them in this weeks Soulful House Label Spotlight

“The crate diggin’ continues. Rare Japanese imports and mint condition disco 12” white labels at Bleecker Street Records” @HomeworkDjs (pictured above)

News.Traxsource once again take a nosey through Instagram (and the like) to get a glimpse of what really goes on in the lives of some of our favorite producers, dj’s and labels whilst out on their worldy adventures. We’ve collected a few of their best pictures and cool discoveries from the past week to share with you…