Over 2 hours of house and early hardcore played in the U.K during the late 80’s and very early 90’s with the emphasis being on vocals, piano and more of an uplifting vibe. This mix showcases the sound that typified what you could expect to hear from live P.A’s at raves and at the more underground clubs of the time. Yes, there are a few ‘anthems’ in there but let’s face it, we loved them at the time and I still do!

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1 - Love Decade - Is This A Dream
2 - N-Joi - Anthem (Boizo Edit)
3 - Anticapella - 2 V231
4 - SL2 - DJ’s Take Control (Boizo Edit)
5 - Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam (Remix)
6 - Surkin - White Knight (Boizo Edit)
7 - The Cotton Club - Hear The Drummer
8 - Badman - Higher Than Heaven (Roar Mix)
9 - Mr Monday - Future
10 - The Melody Stars - We Can Make It
11 - S-Bam - Take Me Away Now
12 - Jinny - Never Gonna Give You Up (PKA Mix)
13 - Denise Lopez - Don’t You Wanna Be Mine
14 - K-Klass - Rhythm Is A Mystery (Remix)
15 - Xpansions - Move Your Body
16 - Pin Up Girls - Take Me Away (Remix)
17 - Circuit - Shelter Me
18 - Dream Frequency - Feel So Real (Boizo Edit)
19 - CLS - Can You Feel It
20 - DJ Nipper - Piano Madness
21 - Cartouche - Feel The Groove
22 - Victor Romeo - Love Will Find A Way
23 - Ralph Rosario - You Used To Hold Me
24 - Visionmasters - Keep On Pumpin It (Boizo Edit)
25 - The Source - You Got The Love (Remix)
26 - DaYeene - Alright
27 - 2 Lux 25 - Give Yourself
28 - Ferrante & Co - Breakin Away
29 - Utah Saints - Something Good (Farace Mix)
30 - Boy Raver - Dubplate 6
31 - Mig 33 - Mig 33
32 - Parra Dice - Can Your Hear Me
33 - XL Rhythm - Brothers & Sisters
34 - Unity - Unity
35 - PKA - Temperature Rising

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The idea behind my page is to log and showcase the music that has influenced me over the last 35+ years so that my daughter, Ebony, can listen to ‘olden day’ music and hopefully appreciate how good we had it. 

Having learnt my craft in the late 80’s at the age of 12 and teaching myself how to beat match on 1200’s within a week, I felt I had a knack for this DJ’ing thing way before it became fashionable. I would class myself as quite a versatile DJ able to lend my hand to most genres. Hopefully all those years of bedroom mixing and house parties have paid off…but that’s up to you to decide. 

I attempt to capture a constant energy in my mixes regardless of genre and am always a firm believer that the mix is as important as the track itself. I endeavour to create seamless transitions whilst maintaining the energy. During longer mixes a welcome switch in style is sometimes required. In fact different genres warrant different styles of mixing, in my opinion. And monotonous sets do nothing for me. Up and down, peaks and troughs, it’s all about building the listener up and letting them down gently.

Never one to choose tracks based on their popularity or current chart position, I hand pick the tunes I mix because I think they’ll stand the test of time. The idea being that during any of my sets I can pick a point and know I’ll dig that track or mix. Although digitally digging isn’t as rewarding as finding physical vinyl records for me, it is a whole lot easier. That said there are a lot of below par tunes out there to sift through before finding worthy tracks. Then the set process begins…I just approach it as a musical jigsaw.

Anyway, enough about me. Whether you’re getting ready to go out for the night, cleaning the kitchen or in the car, turn it up, get in the groove and I hope you enjoy the vibes  😎

With over 30 years behind the decks, Ben Holland is a veteran UK DJ whose sound is deeply rooted in the traditional house scene. A passionate crate digger, Ben’s early years were defined by a relentless pursuit of rare and obscure vinyl, earning him a reputation as a tastemaker with impeccable musical instincts.

From his beginnings as a vinyl-only DJ to fully embracing the modern digital era, Ben has evolved with the scene while staying true to the heart of house music. His career spans the full spectrum of underground club culture—moving fluidly through acid house, rave, Italian house, happy hardcore, and trance—yet his sets always return to the soulful, uplifting energy of classic and upfront house music.

A resident on Electric Radio UK and guest selector on Balearic / Algarve based Soul Gangsta Radio, Ben delivers expertly curated sets filled with tech house rhythms, uplifting piano hooks, and feel-good club energy. His ability to read a crowd and adapt across styles makes him a sought-after name for both radio and live events.

🎧 Genres: Traditional House | Tech House | Piano House | Vocal House

📻 Radio Shows: Electric Radio UK (Resident), Soul Gangsta Radio (Guest)

📍 Location: UK (Manchester) | Available for UK ,EU & Worldwide bookings

📩 Bookings / Press Enquiries: benhollanddjmanagement@gmail.com

📷 Instagram: @ben_holland_dj_uk

Feel free ….take your mind and your Body and your Soul

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