Welcome to the story of Musical Directions – where every beat tells a tale, and every note marks a milestone. Since our inception, we've been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of sound, discovering raw talent, and crafting unforgettable musical experiences. Explore our timeline to see how we've grown, innovated, and contributed to the vibrant world of music.
August 15, 2025
Everything - Remix Album, featuring Robert Owens and Rober V on the original track. This release, on Musical Directions, sticks to their ethos of fostering fresh sounds and showcasing new talent. The track Everything was born from a collaboration competition with Beatport & VoiceSwapAI, in which Rober V was the winner. The challenge involved production of an original track and utilization of the AI platforms features, in this case AI generation of Robert Owens signature voice. The winning project was then picked up by Owens and he recorded live vocals in the studio, finalising the finishing touches. Featuring remixes straight from Musical Directions impressive roster.
March 28, 2025
This ones sure to catch your ears and then inevitably your eyes. Sure Beverly Hills may have luxury stores, but Musical Directions has Window Shopping featuring Robert Owens and Matt Black. For your listening pleasure we deliver you a sneak preview from the upcoming Naked Part Three album, the third installment of the series. The Window Shopping remix package is guaranteed to get you grooving, providing nine variations of this peak-time anthem; including an Acapella track, techno and acid tech remix. The bass is relentless and the lyrics are inspiring, this collection is a true audio journey taking you from high streets to late night dance floor escapades.
September 6, 2024
In this next outing Musical Directions we bring you a collection of various artists once again on the musical front, with me bring up the path with the lyrical content, on this second series we continue to bring you a perspective of diverse talent united radiating pure natural love for artistry amongst a unified family, I hope everyone enjoys the continuation of the journey as it unfolds, Love from Robert Owens.
May 31, 2024
A collection of various artists on the remix front. The track Stronger is from the Naked : Part One album project, this is the second remix package from the four part series. Each track is truly a fresh take on the already stellar original, sounds from all sides of dance music’s glorious genre spectrum brought to you on one project. Whether you’re chilling, grooving or raving, the source to sonic escape is provided. Presented by Musical Directions, this album stands as a testament to Robert's mission of showcasing both seasoned and emerging artistic talent to the world. It's an unmissable musical experience!
April 28, 2023
Musical Directions returns with a fresh batch of remixes from a diverse lineup of talented producers. Taken from the Naked Part One album project, “Ping Pong” is the focus of this first of two remix packages from the upcoming four-part series. Driven by irresistibly groovy synth rhythms, “Ping Pong” is built for the dancefloor, radiating pure energy and movement. Chicago-based Andrew Emil joins forces with Alex Zelenka on this remix EP, delivering two standout versions: the hypnotic “Dreaming Long Version” and its stripped-back counterpart, “Dreamstrumental Long Version.” Both remixes reimagine the original track with a lush, percussive foundation and a flowing, almost meditative style—perfect for late-night sets or immersive listening.
September 16, 2022
Marking the bold return of the Musical Directions label, Naked: Part One is the first installment in an ambitious four-part album series. Curated over several years, this project showcases a meticulously crafted sonic journey—deep, refined, and timeless. A celebration of collaboration, the album features legendary vocalist Robert Owens alongside an impressive roster of electronic music talent, including Jamie Anderson, Roberto, Bernard Badie, Jerome Sydenham, Eric D. Clark, Moog Conspiracy, Nhan Solo, Elatehem, StC Finyl, Lee Marks, and Kenny Redz. Naked: Part One is more than an album—it's a carefully curated experience that bridges classic soul, deep house, and forward-thinking techno. The full series promises even more boundary-pushing collaborations and sonic exploration.
February 4, 2015
Our founder hit the ground running shortly after touching down in Germany's capital in 2015. Beginning with the concept of the Naked album series, Robert began reaching out to various artists within the Berlin circuit, each with a variety of musical styles. The four part Naked series stands as a testament to Musical Directions mission of showcasing both seasoned and emerging artistic talent to the world. In line with this, artists from different genres, from house to techno, continue to be selected ultimately breaking down the genre divides, utilizing glorious sounds from all areas of electronic music.
August 26, 1996
In 1996, Robert Owens released Ordinary People (Promo Two), a limited 12-inch vinyl on the UK label Musical Directions. This sought-after promotional record exemplified Owens’ enduring impact on deep and garage house music during the mid-90s, a period when his soulful voice continued to resonate in underground clubs across Europe and the US. The release featured four distinct remixes: Tik Tax's “Classic Wax Mix”, Booker T’s dub interpretation, a lush vocal rework by Fire Island, and Owens’ own stripped-back “Stripped To The Soul Mix”. Each version showcased different textures of house music, from emotionally-charged vocal journeys to rhythm-driven dub explorations. These tracks reinforced Owens' reputation not just as a vocalist, but also as a curator of sonic atmosphere and mood. Though distributed as a promotional-only pressing, Ordinary People (Promo Two) remains a cult favourite among vinyl collectors and house connoisseurs. Its understated release belied its influence, marking another chapter in Owens’ legacy of crafting timeless, soul-infused dance music that continues to inspire generations.
June 6, 1992
The logo was commissioned by Japanese fashion designer Kohshin Satoh. Satoh has created clothing for numerous high profile artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Miles Davis with a successful career spanning decades, a true figure in the fashion world. On top of this Kohshin Satoh redesigned clubs, notably the Michael Todd room inside New Yorks renowned Palladium club. Robert met Kohshin met during his eleven date tour in Japan during the 80s, the pair instantly hit it off bonding over their love of artistic fashion.
February 5, 1992
Robert Owens - Gotta Work (1992) Robert Owens - The Statement (Mini-Album) (1994) Robert Owens - After The Rain/All Night Long (1994) Robert Owens - Ordinary People (1996) Robert Owens - Was I Here Before? (Remixes) (1996) Robert Owens - Love Will Find Its Way - (1997) Robert Owens - High Hopes (1997) Robert Owens & Mr C - A Thing Called Love (1998) The K's - Living a Life (featuring Robert Owens) (2004) Furthermore, early artists to release label remixes were Booker T, Junior Boys Own, Farley, Jackmaster Funk, Adonis and Chip E. (https://www.discogs.com/label/5793-Musical-Directions)
February 12, 1991
Before the birth of Musical Directions, Robert worked in artist liaison and cultivation with Freetown Inc in London. Honourable accolades include: -Sharing expertise through mentoring a variety of musicians in writing and producing vocals, notably writing tracks for the internationally renowned David Guetta. -Arranging showcases featuring a choir and an eleven piece band. -Organizing lock-in sessions with handpicked artists and sound engineers, passionately creating for up to 16 hours straight; during these sessions, on-project training was given to artists honing their craft, including song writing guidance.
September 11, 1990
No stranger to elegant eye-catching styles, Robert has lengthy expertise with all things fashion. He has walked the catwalk in Chicago and modelled in both Japan & at New York Fashion Week for Kohshin Satohs runway exhibitions. On top of that, he has been publicized in various magazines with numerous designers over the years, with a shining moment in Italian Vogue. It is this exact artistic experience poured into crafting each piece of Musical Directions merchandise.