I’ve really enjoyed watching (sometimes rarely participating with) my old friends transformation morph into what we hear throughout your body of work. I truly dig my friend  and what ive been hearing from you buddy.. The uncompromised.     “Grade-E”

amazing tunes so far! can't wait for the rest!

hit me up sometime when you get a chance. I'd really like your opinion on something. 830-890-3114 / 7897 LIVE🖖 PROSPER

Progressive Breaks

Nothing like 2 years in between episodes.  While I still have been mixing all the  time  I haven't recorded a set outside of a guest mix for Joe Wink's Broken Essence. Which you can listen to here:  https://soundcloud.com/mr_wink/joe-winks-broken-essence-104-featuring-grade-e

And the live set I did at Ace Cafe: https://soundcloud.com/grade-e/grade-e-live-set-at-ace-cafe-orlando-soundaminds-50th

Episode 4 of BCB was definitely inspired by Joe's set he played the week I guest mixed. That set has been one of my favorites of 2022.  My set is a bit of a  throw back sound to a much earlier two-part series I did in the early 2000's called "BreakTrancing." Some of my DC friends may remember those tapes.  Getting breaks remixes was a bit of rarity back then and I was one of the few playing those remixes. I made a mix  of tracks that  straddled breaks and trance that was popular at that time.

This set will hopefully get your toes tapping. Grab a coffee and join me. 

Tracklisting:
1.  Private  / Taste  (Ashtrax  Ambient  Mix)
2. Bod Diana Miro  / Underwater (Sasha Carrasi Mix)
3. Hexadecimal  /The End
4. Richie Blacker / Atlantis
5. Selsi / Dust (Framework Electro Breaks Remix)
6. Olan / Contra 
7. Bicep  /  X  (feat. Clara  La  San)
8. Framewerk / Yeke Yeke  Rewerk  (Dub)
9. Flume , Emma Louise / Hollow  (Logic 1000 Remix)
10. Rochelle Jordan / Situation (&Me Remix)
11. Noel  Sanger / Falling  Upward
12. Diplo, Damian Lazarus / Don’t Be Afraid (DJ  Tennis  Remix)

Black Coffee Breaks - Episode 4

Various Artists 'Magnetism Breaks' mixed by Trukers // Magnetism Digital [MDB001]

The new born label called Magnetism Digital is focusing on a still prospering subgenre: progressive breaks & breaks. The start is quite impressing, as the spanish hero carefully selected 15 of his latest progressive breaks favourite and mixed it into a 92 minute long compilation, to show his love and passion for music and promote the unique essential of floating lush melodies on non 4/4 beats. 
As we take a look on the tracklist it will only contain the allstars of the scene, artists like Faskil, LoQuai, Digital Department, Fake Truth, Inner Ornament, Omauha, Rick Tedesco, Viktor K and ofcourse Ruben himself. So, get prepare for more breaks in your face! - Greyloop

http://magnetismdigital.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/magnetismdigital


MDB001 VA Magnetism Breaks mixed by Trukers [Magnetism Digital]

DJ R-Fresh Saturo Radio Set 01/21/24

Aahz was a nightclub theme at the Beacham Theatre in Orlando, Florida from 1988–1992. The Aahz-themed events were part of the "Late Night" series at the Beacham. The final Aahz-themed events were held between September 1991 and July 1992.

The Edge was a nightclub in Orlando, Florida that opened in 1992. It was a popular venue for the Florida breaks, House, and early trance music scene, which emerged in the late 1980s at the Beacham Theatre. There were also Edge Clubs in Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale.  

The Masquerade Atlanta opened in 1989 at the historic DuPre Excelsior Mill converted into a concert/nightclub venue, hosting styles ranging from punk rock to electronic music. Its three stages, named after the afterlife destinations—Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell—forge distinct musical identities. The club still exists at a new location but it will never have the same vibe it once carried.

Control Vinyl Mix on 2 Technics 1200 MK5 /Rane 62/Ortofon black/Sony MDR V700 headphones!

*Poor quality of songs comes with age and time period they were made.  Mixing these types of songs can be difficult bear with me.  Thanks for listening!

1. I Am Free-Morgan King
2. I Am Free-Morgan King, Tomorrowland Mix 
3. Control-Evolution,Deep Mix
4. Dream(Is This A Dream)-Love Decade
5. Everybody Dance-Evolution,Supermodel Mix
6. Destruction-X-O-CET,Freshtrax,Ace 2,Pressure Zone,Warzone Mix
7. Nasty Rhythm-Creative Thieves,Sasha MFI Mix
8. I need Relief-Digital Domain
9. Powergen-PKA,Breaking Bones Mix
10. Temperature Rising-PKA,Disco Me to Ectasy Mix
12. We Are I.E.-Lennie De Ice
13. Metropolis(Can't Stop the Feeling)-Evolution,Sasha Mix
14. Once More-F.O.X.
15. Dance With Power-Bass Construction
16. Bombscare-2 Bad Mice
17. Beyond Control-Rabbit City,White Label
17. Give A Little Love-Rave 2 The Grave

Ep. 50 "The Edge/AAHZ/Masquerade Nightclubs Tribute Vol. 1” (Old School House & Breakbeat Classics)

Fonik - Any Giving Sundays - 03.30.2025

- TRACKLIST -

Everything I Wanted (Future Funk Squad Remix) - Billie Eilish [Not On Label]
Within You - Raphael Mader [Atlant]
Love U More (Stefan Anion's Mix) - Sunscreem [Sunscreem Music]
Playing With Knives (Framewerk Rewerk) - Bizzare Inc [Not On Label]
Perception (Framewerk Breaks Edit) (SGW Vocal Edit) - Cass & Slide  [Not On Label]
Lifetime (J-Me Griffiths Remix) - Straker [Foxtrot Alpha Recordings]
Higher (Fourthstate Remix) - Lost Astronaut [Massive Harmony Records]
Hold On (2025 Rewoven Mix) - Magnetic Ghost [Not On Label]
Angel On My Shoulder (Rick Carbonell Freestyle Flashback Mix) - Kaskade ft. Tamra [Not On Label]
Quiver (Original Mix) - Lost Astronaut [Morphosis Records]
Reactivate (Dave Gluskin Remix) - Renegade Alien [Renegade Alien Records]
Dreaming Your Dreams - Hybrid [Import]
Wondershot (Framewerk Remix) - Fourthstate [Late Night Music]
Whistleblowers Lament (Framewerk's Space Odyssey Mix) - Audioglider [Astir Recordings]
Chase The Sun (Ivan Gough & Luke Chable Remix) - Planet Funk [Tinted Records]
Expansion (Extended Mix) - Jon Gurd, Reset Robot [Anjunadeep]
Saudade (Original Mix) - Rick Tedesco [Forthcoming on PHREAK Recordings]
Breathe (Extended Mix) - Nordfold [Anjunadeep]
Battlefunk Galatica (Beta Remix) - J. Scott G & Imprintz & Kloe [Shiznit Recordings
The Fallen (Karl Sav Remix) - Hyper & Neil Ormandy [Ayra Recordings]
Girls Like It Hard (Dave Gluskin Remix) - Jennifer Marley [Renegade Alien Records]
Stay With Me (Original Mix) - Of The Trees & John Summit [Летов]
It's Always Been You (Extended Mix) - MXV [Colorize]
Close To Me (Original Mix) - Dave Gluskin [Cognitive Music]
Rhythm Of The Night (Rick Tedesco's Broken Revision Mix) - Yotto, Something Good [EXCLUSIVE]
Yearning - Rick Carbonell [Stripped Digital]

Fonik - Any Giving Sundays - 03.30.2025

just fucking around ... having fun and mixing ... ENJOY THE RIDE :)

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU

I've been working hard and keeping things quiet this past 6 months but I've taken a small step back from Djing (still playing live events) to finally put my time into production.

Last week I got my first track signed which will be forthcoming on a Classic Trance based label, more info to follow on that, but I'm also sharing a remix that I just finished on Sasha's timeless classic track - Xpander

It's a dreamy, melodic breaks rework,

This remix blends lush, floaty trance vibes with deep progressive breaks — created for late night journeys, and with true progressive lovers in mind.

If you enjoy it, please drop a comment or repost to share the vibes

Xpander

Sasha - Xpander (CØHERA Lost In A Dream Remix)

Free Download :))

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Instantáneamente cuando escuché la versión original de Tanya Loca las vocales me transportaron a un lugar nostálgico y me imaginé que podían ser parte de un track formato pista. Justo venía buscando ocupar el espacio de cierre para el Live Set que vengo tocando durante 2025 y probé las vocales con una base Breakbeat y la composición general salió así rápido en 2 semanas. Me gusta mucho el resultado y lo que genera esta canción que ya de por sí tiene una carga emocional muy fuerte. Espero que lo disfruten :))
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Production: Juan Cruz Bonel y Gastón Delicio
Mix: Juan Cruz Bonel y Gastón Delicio
Mastering: Gastón Delicio
Art Design: Juan Cruz Bonel y Brenda Díaz

Juana Rozas - Tanya Loca (Echosulky Edit)

Robotnik3000 delivers four stunning tracks showcasing his full potential, blending Deep House and electronic sounds in perfect harmony. This masterful release also features four incredible remixes by Discuji, Tommy Doc, Ernes Joey, and Deephope, each bringing their unique touch while keeping the essence intact. A captivating journey through deep grooves, rich textures, and timeless atmospheres, this is a must-have for true lovers of quality underground music.

Available here

Robotnik3000 - Taka Lover [Deep Clicks]

Stanton Warriors- Live @ Glastonbury 2004 (26.06.04)

"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."

Tracklist

1. Halobeatz - A Journey (Helbot Mix)
2. Duane Barry - Cosmia (Helbot's Deep Remix)
3. Platunoff - Black Angel (Original Mix)
4. Platunoff - It's my game (Raggapop Inc & Elevate Remix)
5. Aex Skywalker - Hyperdrive (Original Mix)
6. Loquai - Acuity (Trukers Remix)
7. Faskil - Rezi (Coalesced Remix)
8. Deepsky - Lost in the Moment (retroid Remix)
9. Platunoff - You Dont Know (Atrium Sun Remix)
10. Rick Tedesco - Carbon (Original Mix)
11. Alex Skywalker - Mantra (Original Mix)

21paths

Reshaping Reality

This is the 2nd mix in my 'Variations On A' tribute series paying attention to (The Man Like) Sasha.

With this mix my intention was to mirror not only just Sasha's track selection but his mixing style also.

The mix kicks off with the Loquai remix of his belting track 'Cut Me Down' which immediately invokes the atmosphere of what is to follow. Namely a blend of serious driving proggy, breaks and deep dopeness. Big respect to Abdomen Burst also, I have included a couple of my favourite tracks of his including the last epic finale.

There are old tracks and brand new tracks to keep it varied and I hope it is enjoyed by the people that take the time to listen to it.

Comments and feedback are greatly appreciated by all you peeps who share a similar passion for fantastic ground breaking music ;O)

TRACK LISTING
Sasha - Cut Me Down (Loquai Remix)
Newtone - Sad Song (Abdomen Burst 6 AM In The Morning Mix)
Arctic Night & Sergey Post - Poison Love (Original Mix)
Felix Stone feat Goldillox - In This World (Original Mix)
Oscitone, Lacandon & Venes - Transition Altitude (Faskil Remix)
Aerotek - Fullthrust (Original Mix)
A.Eryomin - Autumn Life (Platunoff Remix)
Echomen - Perpetual (LoQuai Improvement House Mix)
Whelan & Di Scala - Discoshit (Chris Cargo Remix)
Bicep - Just (Original Mix)
Colombo & Kultur - Robotiko (Original Mix)
Abdomen Burst - Moments of Love (Aeron Aether Remix)
Dusky - Skin Deep (Global Communication Remix)
Abdomen Burst - White Elusion (Original Mix)

Rob Munday - Variations On A Sasha Theme

My guest mix for Jayson's Butera Digital Intelligence Radio Show.

Dousk - Busmekanik (Original Mix) [Klik Records]
Proper Filthy Naughty - Fascination (The Stirfry ‘Reheat Remix)
Neo - Aura (Cosmonaut Remix)
ID ID
The Doppler Effect - Beauty Hides In The Deep (Digital Department Remix)
21st Century Fux - Sunspirit (Luke Chable & Ivan Gough ‘oreo breaks mix)
Trafik feat. Rachel Lamb - Surrender (Trafiks’s Breaking Wills Vocal)
Jase from Outer Space - Do What You Want (Infusion Breaks Remix)
Keo - Broken Water (Rest Point Breaks Mix)

Digital Intelligence Guest Mix [ Free Download]

Dynamic Illusion - Eternity 
Dynamic Illusion - Bright Heaven 
Maksim_Palmaxs_feat Anya Hibental - Like A Bird (Digital Department Remix) 
Rise And Fall - Miracle (Retroid Remix)  
Abdomen Burst - White Ellusion
Faskil - Better (Turtlesquad Remix)
Mortar & Pestle - Chick Thing (Luke Chable remix)
Bobalino feat Jay Furze - Titans (Aeron Aether Remix)
Vee Zed - Love (Vadim Zhukov Breaks Mix)
Iris - Vacant (Benz & MD mix)

Digital Department - Beyond Boundaries Pulse Benefit

A tribute CD I did to the legendary clubs of Orlando from the early 90's. This is the breaks mix.
Some People have been asking for a full tracklisting so here it is. I didn't realize how many DJ Icey tracks I used in this set. Icey has Orlando roots so it only seems appropriate. :)

1. Mix Factory - Take Me Away&nbsp;
2. Liquid - Sweet Harmony (DJ Icey Mix)
3. Sonz of a Loop Da Loop Era - Far Out. 
4. Two Bad Mice - Bombscare (DJ Icey 407 Mix)
5. Rhythm Quest - Closer to all your dreams (Hibrid Mix)
6. Awesome 3 - Don't Go
7. Dj Icey - Tricks Theme
8. FPI Project - Come on and Do it (Mothers At Work Remix)
9. Flipped Out - Everyone is Somebody
10. Rhythm Section - Comin On Strong
11. Boston Bruins - Raiser Your Hans (DJ Icey 407 Mix)
12. DJ Icey - Brr Brr Go
13.&nbsp; Dubtribe - Mother Earth
14. God Within - Raincry
15.&nbsp; Red Seal - Freak Me
16. Baby D- Let Me Be Your Fantasy


Resurrected Breaks [DJ Grade-E] - Orlando Old School Tribute

Once upon a time...

There was sleepy town in the middle of Florida. When Mickey Mouse went to bed the local kids would head downtown to dance all night to a new sound.  This was the early 1990's and the rave scene had just started to explode.  One of the best local clubs was THE EDGE. It hosted many epic events where the biggest dance acts and the best young djs would grace their sound system. DJ Icey started there and was the head promoter for the club. Acts including Rhythm Section, Chemical Brothers, 2 Bad Mice and All Boxed In played here.   The local rave crowd from around the state would come out by the thousands.

This amazing 14 HOUR set was posted by one of the visual performers - Laser Matt.  Click the download link to get the full 14 hours.  It was recorded in the main room from the second the club opened to late in the next day when the last person left.  See clubs didn't really close back then. They usually waited for the last person to leave. There is a reason why downtown Orlando closes at 2am now. This is it. We are guilty. Sorry kids.

For those that weren't there this music may sound old and strange. For those that were, it will surely inspire nostalgic memories of a time that will never be repeated.

Energy Rave 1 - The Edge (Orlando, FL)- Sept 4th, 1994

Electronic music aficionado since 1991.   DJ Since 94. Producer since  2001. Record Label Owner (Stellar Records), early 00’s.  Collector of classic 90’s DJ Sets.  Current purveyor of modern progressive breaks and deep house via Black Coffee dj mix series. 

Had the privilege of “being there” in halcyon days of the early US rave scene at ground zero - Orlando, FL.  Our  (at the time) small, Disney focused town become the launch pad for the American Rave scene via the amazing DJs and promoters that were ahead of their time led by Kimball Collins at Aahz  playing  upfront dance music (simply called house back then) that was generally only found across the Atlantic. Kimball and other local DJs mixed music expertly in our burgeoning underground clubs here to the late hours of the morning often bleeding into the next day igniting a decade long explosion of club music throughout the city.  If you were there, you know.   Aahz spawned a host of iconic clubs including Firestone (now Vanguard), The Edge, the Abyss, Barberella, Marz and on and on.  Huge one off raves like Trance Atlantic and Zen fast followed  setting the stage for todays EDC, bringing more global talent to our dancing city, laying down musical history that everyone that lived it will certainly “Rave” about for the rest of their lives. 

Being a part of that scene led me, like many others, to pursue my own path in creating electronic music.  A passion for DJing led to endless Orlando house parties in early 90s, before joining the Stellar Brand/team in DC providing a residency at Tracks nightclub and  opening up gigs at clubs throughout the DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland before returning to Orlando in 2004.  

Still listening, buying, spinning, sharing the music that moves me. It has been and always will be all about the music. 

I continue to post recent sets here on soundclould and I often steam live over at Mixcloud.com 


For contact please email djgradee@gmail.com

Black Coffee Breaks - Episode 4

Grade-E

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