We've been searching for a proper way to post all this stuff from 5 Mag's 18 years of history that slipped through the cracks. This series, SYNC, is our way to revisit that history in a respectful way and not just dump a bunch of content back on the internet without context. We could think of  no better way to start than with this lost mix from the great Paul Johnson.

There was never a time that we asked Paul Johnson for a favor and he turned us away. You could hit him up at 5am for a mix, an interview, a booking, a DJ chart, a free track or to sit for several hours for a video interview, as he did for our 5 year anniversary project. He was usually still up, and he almost always complied. He wasn't just a brilliant artist &mdash; maybe the best house music DJ and creator that Chicago ever produced. The guy gave of himself and his time like no one else. 

This was not an original 5 Mag mix. Paul used to post mixes to SoundCloud almost weekly and delete them when they reached 100 downloads. This one he called "Jive Turkey," and it was posted just prior to Thanksgiving weekend in 2012. We embedded this mix for a shortlived feature called "ChicagoCast," highlighting new mixes from figures in the Chicago house scene. Paul later deleted it, and when I asked about it he sent it over for us to repost. It seems to have fallen completely off the map since then; according to Google it's not available anywhere and this might be the only copy, or at least the only one we could find.

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SYNC: Paul Johnson - Jive Turkey (2012)

Rick Wade is one of those electronic music producers who deserves the honorific title of "maestro." Listening to his music unlocks vibes, sensations, triggered by a deep knowledge of music that is impossible to reproduce without doing the work. The same, I think, goes for his DJ sets. 

This mix series, Sanctify, was created with a sound like Rick Wade's in mind: warm, analog-sounding deep house. "Late Night Basix" could be an alternate title. Though we started with others, Rick Wade drew the blueprint for this.


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5 Mag Cover Mix ⚡️ Rick Wade - Sanctify vol 10

A selection of some of my favourite Rick Wade cuts, mixed to accompany the VU Journal article.

This mix is made with respect and thanks to Mr Wade for all his incredible productions and inspirational music.

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Mix tracklist (all Rick Wade unless specified):
Cruising Altitude (Harmonie Park)
Hustler’s Groove 
Duke of Cologne (Yore)
Whistle Bump Track (Harmonie Park)
Moodymanc - Father - Rick Wade Daddy’s Disco Mix (Landed)
Deepenstein (Harmonie Park)
Vintage (Harmonie Park)
Andy Vaz feat. Eva Soul - Feeling - Rick Wade Mix (Harmonie Park)
Interstate ‘94 (Altered Moods)
Melancholy (Harmonie Park)
The 7th Connection (Harmonie Park)
Harsh Thoughts (Harmonie Park)
Cooler Heads (ArtfulDivision)
First Darkness (Laid)
Rome Ext (Harmonie Park)
Nothing to Fear (Harmonie Park)
Angry Pimp (Funky Chocolate / Harmonie Park)

VU selects Rick Wade - Mixed by D'Arcy

tracklist:
1 Stargaze “You Can’t Have It (Instrumental)” [TNT]
2 The Mighty Zaf & Linkwood “Thinking About Phlash” [‘80s]
3 Zafra Bros “Will You See Me Tonight (Special Mix)” [Eastbourne]
4 Jaymz Bedford “Happy Music” [Gold Mink / Expansion]
5 Alain Mion “Pheno-Men” [Caravage]
6 Tony Wilson “Hangin’ Out In Space (Dub Mix)” [Connection]
7 Magnum Force “Girl You’re Too Cool” [Kelli-Arts]
8 Jimmy Williams “All My Lovin’” [Rams Horn]
9 Tony Adderly “I Ain’t Mad At You (Instrumental)” [Clockwork]
10 Donna McGhee “You Should Have Told Me (Disco Mix)” [Obago]
11 Brenda Watts “Love Treatment” [A&B]
12 Lama “Love On The Rocks” [Numero Uno]
13 Alston and The Fremantle Doctor “Dreamtime Trance Theme” [Thank You]
14 Scoop “Say You Go” [The White Dog]
15 Whodamanny “Volveran (Club Mix)” [Biloba]
16 DJ Steef “B1” [BIOMIX Edits Vol 7]
17 Al Zander “Dexter’s Morning” [AZ]
18 Tazz feat Baacanito “Underground 11” [Underground Quality]
19 Rheji Burrell presents The Utopia Project “Ephiphany” [Running Back]
20 Aaron Smith “Sometimes I Wonder” [Vibe]

February 2025 DJ Mix

Next up in our Mix Series is Musclecars 🚗✨

Hailing from New York, Musclecars is a DJ / Producer duo consisting of Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield. Their desire to blend genres and express their appreciation for music is focused around their community, their end goal to bring people together.

Musclecars at Love Dancin' [ We Out Here 2024 ]

Next up in our mix series is Ron Trent 🩷

We know many of you have been waiting for this one...

We're overjoyed to finally be able to share the recording from a night in The Bowl with the pioneering DJ, producer, and architect for much of today's house music; Ron Trent.

Known for sets that embody the essence of soul, his performance from last Summer was undoubtedly a highlight for many.

Ron Trent at The Bowl [ Live from We Out Here 2024 ]

Next up on the WOLF Music takeover, we have Retromigration until 6pm, with pure heaters for the next hour! Tune in on the website🔥

Retromigration: WOLF Music Takeover - 29/03/25 - [Voices Radio]

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