RIP Eddie “Aly-Us” Lewis: House Music Legend From New Jersey Behind “Follow Me” Has Died — A Legacy That Will Never Fade
RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY — With deep sorrow and reverence, the global house music community is mourning the loss of Eddie Lewis, the influential artist best known as the heart and soul of the iconic group Aly-Us. Lewis, who lived in Rahway and was originally from Linden, New Jersey, passed away recently, leaving behind a powerful legacy defined by unity, rhythm, and timeless sound.
Eddie Lewis etched his name into music history with the release of “Follow Me” in 1992 — a soul-stirring anthem that continues to pulse through nightclubs, music festivals, and underground house scenes over 30 years later. The track, released under the legendary Strictly Rhythm label, has become an immortal classic — not just a song, but a spiritual experience for many.
In a decade when house music served as both an escape and a revolution for marginalized communities, “Follow Me” emerged as a beacon of hope. Its uplifting lyrics and mesmerizing groove transcended the dance floor, becoming a call to love, freedom, and collective healing. For countless fans, it wasn’t just music — it was a message.
“Follow me and let’s go, to the place where we belong and leave our troubles at home…”
Born in Linden, raised in the heart of New Jersey’s deep-rooted club scene, and later a resident of Rahway, Eddie Lewis was a product of and contributor to the East Coast’s fertile music culture. He was a humble yet visionary artist who believed in music as a tool for liberation. Even long after the peak of Aly-Us’ popularity, Lewis remained a revered figure in DJ circles and among purists of the genre.
Social media exploded with tributes following the announcement of his death. DJs, artists, and longtime fans paid respects to the man whose voice and vision never faded. Thousands posted messages of grief and gratitude, often using hashtags like #FollowMe, #RIPAlyUs, and #RestEasyKing.
“Rest in peace to Eddie ‘Aly-Us’ Lewis. Your song ‘Follow Me’ will always bang in these clubs,” one fan wrote. “You brought light to so many dance floors. Rest easy, King.”
The single “Follow Me” became much more than a club hit. It has been sampled, remixed, reissued, and celebrated in documentaries, dance compilations, and retrospectives across the decades. DJs from Louie Vega to Honey Dijon have cited Aly-Us as a formative influence.
Though Aly-Us was short-lived as a group, Eddie Lewis’s voice and message endured — in the beats of every underground DJ spinning for love and liberation, and in every dancer who found freedom in the music. Whether in a warehouse rave in Brooklyn, a beach party in Miami, or a Pride celebration in Berlin, “Follow Me” continues to move people.
As of now, no official cause of death has been made public. He was believed to be in his early 50s.
Eddie Lewis’s death is a profound loss, but his legacy is far from gone. Every time that iconic bassline drops and the vocals call out for unity, his spirit lives on.
From Linden to Rahway to the world — thank you, Eddie Lewis, for showing us the way.
Rest in power, Eddie “Aly-Us” Lewis.
“Follow Me” forever.