Erique Dial

In 1988, Dial collaborated with funk guitarist and producer Vaughan Mason, who had transitioned into house music under the project name Raze. Dial contributed the signature keyboard sounds, programming, and sampled vocal textures on the single "Break 4 Love". The track became a seminal house anthem, reaching number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the U.S. and peaking at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.^[1][2]

"Break 4 Love" was re-released several times and has sold millions of copies worldwide. It is widely regarded as a foundational record in the history of house music.^[3]

In 1990, Dial co-wrote and produced the follow-up single, "All 4 Love (Break 4 Love 1990)", which reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.^[2]

In 1991, Dial contributed keyboard parts to "Jealousy" by The Adventures of Stevie V, and in 1992, he worked on Martha Wash’s debut solo album. He also co-wrote songs for Leee John and the band Imagination, including "Hold On (Part 2)" and "Oooh-Aaah" on their 1993 album The Fascination of the Physical.

Dial worked closely with Byron Stingily from 1996 to 1999, serving as musical director for Stingily's live shows following the breakup of Ten City. Dial led the band on UK and European tours and oversaw musical arrangements for television performances on BBC's Top of the Pops, MTV, and CD:UK.^[4]

Performing under the alias DJ E-Raze or Raze, Dial has appeared internationally at venues including La Terrrazza and BLVD in Spain, as well as UK venues like Heaven, Promised Land, and The Garage.

“Break 4 Love” is considered one of the defining tracks of the house music genre. It was included in the soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and has been sampled and covered by numerous artists. In a retrospective by *Mixmag*, it was described as “a quintessential house record that defined soulful deep house for a generation.”^[3]