Passages by Mateo and Matos

In 1998, New York legends John ‘Roc’ Mateo & Eddie ‘EZ’ Matos delivered their second release for Large Music — the impeccable Passages EP. Already riding high from their breakthrough debut on the label, the duo pushed even deeper here, refining the soulful, groove-driven sound that would cement their place in deep-house history.

Get To Release and One Rainy Day showcase the pair’s signature New York swing — warm chords, crisp drum programming, and that unmistakable Mateo & Matos musicality. Flip the record and the mood shifts into late-night mode: In Motion glides with hypnotic grace, while Another Dimension pushes into more atmospheric territory, balancing rhythm and emotion with effortless precision.

A quintessential late-’90s Large release, Passages captures a moment when the label and the duo were entering peak creative form — soulful, timeless, and built for selectors who appreciate depth over hype.

Curated by Jeff Craven for Large Music LLC
Deep since 1993
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