During the late '90s, Vinylgroover became one of the most popular happy hardcore DJs on the scene before transitioning toward the early-2000s U.K. hard house scene. His World of Vinylgroover series of records solidified his popularity in the late '90s, in addition to his voluminous canon of 12" releases. In 2001, hiGHBorn Records released Hard Energy, a mix album that showcased Vinylgroover's move into Nu-NRG/hard house territory. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide