Legend Gene Farris Connects with RIIJA for “Three Lines Deep”

Chicago house legend Gene Farris returns with “Three Lines Deep,” a shard and soulful collaboration with singer and songwriter RIIJA. Released on Toolroom Records, the track delivers a smooth, hypnotic blend of groove and emotion. It’s simple, direct, and full of that late-night club warmth Farris is known for.

From the start, “Three Lines Deep” moves with purpose. The beat is tight, the rhythm is crisp, and RIIJA’s vocals raise the production with perfect control. Her tone adds a smoky depth that complements the bassline’s pulse. Together, they create a track that feels classic yet fresh. It is the kind of tune DJs reach for when the floor is ready for a lift.

Farris has spent over three decades shaping the sound of house music. His catalog spans major labels such as Defected, Relief, and DIRTYBIRD, as well as his own Farris Wheel imprint. Still, he finds new energy here. The production feels effortless but precise, showing why he remains one of Chicago’s most trusted groove-makers.

RIIJA’s touch is what makes this release stand out. Her phrasing is subtle but magnetic, creating a vocal hook that lingers. She gives the song its soul, while Gene locks in the rhythm that keeps it moving.

After recent success with “RU,” “Spirit of House,” and “Problems” alongside Illyus & Barrientos, this new single feels like another chapter in Farris’s ongoing story. “Three Lines Deep” isn’t flashy; it is confident, timeless, and rooted in the spirit of true house music.

In short, it’s a track built for real dance floors, where the message is simple: rhythm first, always.

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