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True Underground Vol. 3 // Dec 15, 2025

Title: Nummern
Artist: Timo Stahlmann
Label: Tribal Purpose
EP: PURPOSE TO MOVE I
Catalog: TP001

Linktree: linktr.ee/tribalpurpose
Vinyl Buy Link: https://elasticstage.com/tribalpurpose

ROOVE PREMIERE: Timo Stahlmann - Nummern [TP001]

Tracklist:

01} Sao Miguel (Featuring Sebastian Reynoso) - Hope In Balance (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) 
02} Maty Owl - Orquidea (Extended Alternative Mix) 
03} Nuage - Stones Speak Silent 
04} Bjonic & Makso - Feeling
05} Klur - High Above 
06} FOTN - Subliminate 
07} Framewerk - Away From The Places We Know (Fundamental Mix) 
08} Quivver, Dave Seaman, Leo Wood, and Ewan Hoo’s Army - Voice Recognition (Trilucid Sunset Extended Mix) 
09} Tristan & Third Son - Nothin’ Like I Thought 
10} Faiden & Sadhappy - If This Is Heaven
11} Because of Art (Featuring Ruth Royall) - Lost In The Sun (Country Cockney’s Unofficial Remix) (Unreleased Exclusive)
12} Jody Wisternoff - Fallen Tears 
13} Eli & Fur - Where I Find My Mind (Rezident Extended Mix) 
14} Callecat & Forty Cats - Interconnecting Echoes (Into The Ether Remix) 
15} Frost - Overtones 
16} 12 Theory - Drifting (Weekend Machines Remix) 
17} Aeron Aether & Kelle - Mavu 
18} Jon Gurd & Reset Robot - Eclipse 
19} FJ9 - U&Me
20} Meridian - Object Permanence
21} Marsh (Featuring Leo Wood) - Blue
22} The Secret Guest - Miles Away (Lost Astronaut Remix) 
23} Bound To Divide - When The Sun Goes Down
24} Delta Horizon - Elysium (Unreleased Exclusive) 
25} Essay - Archangel 	

Raise The Roof Live On Twitch - 20.12.25

Zone

Date: Saturday, November 26, 1994.
Time: The event was an all-night marathon, typically running from 9:00 PM to Noon the following day. Can you imagine that happening today? No. :

Venue: The Edge (More recently known as Ace Cafe), located at 70 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL. This venue was a former movie theater converted into a multi-level club and was the epicenter of the Florida Breaks movement. 

Lineup & Artists
Energy 2 was notable for combining high-energy DJ sets with live electronic performances:
Live Performances: Two bands from England performed live on stage, including Mix Factory (known for the anthem "Take Me Away") and Mother All Funked Up, both MASSIVE Orlando Anthems at this time.

DJ Lineup: The event featured legendary local and regional talent on the turntables, including:
DJ Icey: A pioneer of the "Florida Breaks" sound.
Baby Anne: Who began her career at The Edge.
Kimball Collins: A central figure in the Orlando scene known for his sets at nearby Aahz.
D-Xtreme (RIP)  and other local favorites. 

Vibe & Atmosphere
The Crowd: Attendees often wore "retro hippie-disco-surf wear," baseball caps, and sock-hats with tassels. The culture was defined dancing, glow sticks, and a sense of "group consciousness" and happiness. No phones was an absolute good thing on many levels.

The Music: The night focused heavily on high-energy Breaks and House music, with heavy basslines that "you could feel in your bones".

Visuals: The Edge was famous for its dark, black-lit interior, cinder-block DJ booths, and immersive visual effects.

Non-Alcoholic Focus: Typical of the 1990s rave scene, the bars focused on "smart drinks"—vitamin-packed concoctions of amino acids—rather than alcohol.  Interesting. ;)

Energy 2 Rave /  November 1994 / Orlando, Fl

In 1995, Passion 2 at The Edge in Orlando was a definitive moment for the Florida rave scene, occurring during what many consider its "Golden Age." While the Energy Rave series later became synonymous with 1994, Passion 2 helped cement the Orlando-Tampa-Jacksonville corridor as the world capital of "Breakbeat" and high-energy warehouse vibes.

The Event Profile

Venue: The Edge (Downtown Orlando - More recently Ace Cafe)

Year:  Sept of 1995

Theme: The "Passion" series was focused on the intersection of European progressive trance and the burgeoning Florida breakbeat sound.

The Vibe: Unlike the more commercialized club nights of the late 90s, Passion 2 was an authentic underground takeover. The club was transformed with massive scaffolding, UV-reactive tapestries, and "brain machines" (early light-sound synchronization) in chill-out areas.

The Sound: The arrival of Florida Breaks

1995 was the specific year when the "Orlando Sound" separated itself from the rest of the world. At Passion 2, you would have heard a distinct mix of:

UK Hardcore & Breakbeats: Heavy influence from British labels like Moving Shadow, but played at a slightly slower BPM that allowed for more "funky" breaks coming from Icey and his burgeoning label Zone.

The Kimball Collins Influence: As as the Orlando OG and resident at Aahz, Collins was the king of "House" before it splintered off into it many sub-genres. His set at Passion 2 were legendary for their emotional builds and "anthemic" feel.

DJ Icey: This was the period where DJ Icey was transitioning from a local favorite to a breakbeat icon. His set at these parties were the blueprints for the early Florida Breaks sound that he pioneered.

Key Highlights

The International Connection: These parties were famous for being the first U.S. stops for iconic acts. Just around this time (July 1993), The Dust Brothers (who later became The Chemical Brothers) played their first-ever U.S. gig at The Edge, setting the stage for the massive scale of Passion 2.

The Cultural Impact: This event occurred well before the "Rave Act" or the 1997 Orlando ordinances, but certainly was a leading indicator of what was to come as these events would run until 9 or 10am the next morning , spilling ravers onto there streets of downtown Orlando just as the families and normal people we're starting their days. It was common for these thousands of attendees at The Edge to spill out into the Florida humidity at sunrise, often continuing to "after-parties" in the industrial warehouses nearby.

The Aesthetics of '95

If you were at Passion 2, the "uniform" was a mix of:

Stüssy and Freshjive t-shirts.

Suede Adidas Gazelles or Pumas.

White gloves used for "light shows" (hand-dancing) under the club's blacklights.

Passion 2 Rave / Sept of 1995 / Orlando, Fl

Passion 3 was the third installment in a series of highly influential raves held at The Edge in downtown Orlando. It took place on Dec  9th, 1996

Event Details
Date: Dec 9th, 1996
Venue: The Edge, 70 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL.

Organizer: Part of the "Passion" series that became synonymous with the Orlando scene in the mid-90s.

Lineup & Artists
Passion 3 continued the venue's tradition of featuring top-tier electronic talent, often focusing on the evolving Progressive House and Florida Breaks sounds:

Andy Hughes: A legendary figure in the early Florida scene known for his smooth, melodic transitions.

Chris Fortier: A key resident who helped define the "Orlando sound" and went on to international fame in progressive house.

RAMP (Live): A high-energy live electronic act that was a frequent highlight of the Passion series.

Local Residents: The event typically featured support from Florida icons like DJ Icey, John Debo, and Kimball Collins, who were staples of The Edge's peak years. 
Vibe & Atmosphere

The "Sweat" Factor: Attendees from this era often recall the intense energy of the dance floor, where the heat and movement would cause the venue's walls and ceiling to "sweat".

Holiday Energy: As a Sunday night event on a holiday weekend, it drew a massive crowd from across Florida, with many driving from Miami and Tampa for the legendary "all-night" experience.

The Sound: By 1996, the music at Passion was shifting toward the darker, more atmospheric sounds of progressive house, though it remained anchored by the breakbeats that made Orlando a global dance music hu

Passion 3 Rave / Dec of 1996 / Orlando, FL

Event Spotlight: The Odyssey @ The Edge (Jacksonville)
The Details
Date: Friday, June 10, 1994
Venue: The Edge (Jacksonville)

Location: 845 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL (later became Plush).
The Space: A massive, cavernous venue famous for its booming acoustics. Unlike the converted movie theater of its Orlando counterpart, the Jacksonville location was a dedicated concert and nightlife hall known for a sound system where "the drums would really kick your ass". 

The DJs: Keoki , Icee (changed to Icey later on), Kimball Collins, Chris Harshman, Bruce Wilcox, Baby Anne, DJ Spel,  Robert Goodman, DJ Zane,  Ray Mueller

The Vibe & Atmosphere
The Era: Mid-1994 was the peak of the "Florida Breaks" explosion. The Odyssey series is known among collectors for its distinct sound, with surviving mixtapes from the era (including a verified 1993 Odyssey mix) featuring nearly 3 hours of driving old-school tracks.

The Crowd: This was the golden age of the rave scene—expect baggy JNCOs, beads, glow sticks, and a crowd energized by the sheer volume of the music. The venue was darker and grittier than many modern clubs, often lit by intelligent lighting rigs and lasers cutting through heavy fog.

The Music: While the specific lineup for this night is elusive, events at The Edge in 1994 were part of a tight circuit that regularly rotated Florida legends. You would typically hear:
Florida Breaks: The dominant sound of the night, characterized by heavy, syncopated basslines and melodic breakdowns.

Acid & Techno: Harder, driving rhythms that were popular in the Jacksonville underground. 

The Odyssey (Part 1)  / June 1994 / Jacksonville, Fl (the Edge)

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

1. Restless-Blake.08,Soschi

2. Damage-Rick Tedesco,Marlion

3. Bombscare-2 Bad Mice,Framewerk Mix

4. Cosmic Snowball-Ricardo Piedra

5. Tell Me Why-Saint Etienne,Paul Van Dyk Break Mix

6. Santrancisco-Punchanella,Framewerk Mix

7. Granite & Steele-Selsi,Jachmastr,Breaks Mix

8. Cavernous Bones-Plant 43

9. Tape Death-Audioglider

10. The Beautiful Lake-Science & Reason

11. Turgoyak-Digital Department

12. Ukiyo

13. Whistle blowers Lament-Audioglider,Framewerk Mix

14. Out of the Darkness-Solid State Theory

15. Slab-Max Beillou

16. Tell Me Why Saint Etienne,Paul Van Dyk,Breaks Dub

Ep. 112 "Lost in Music" 8 (Progressive Breaks,Breakbeat)

Tracklist:

01} Audiofive - We Made It (Ranj Kaler Remix) 
02} Artemis Orion (Featuring Mayari) - Wake (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) 
03} Muzvio - The Sky And The Sun 
04} Edward White (Featuring Cherry) - Beaches
05} Warung - Falling 
06} BenDy - Polar Night
07} Mona Vale - Nothing To Me 
08} Oscar Ferrell (Featuring Sampha) - Dream Therapy 
09} Dokho - Found You 
10} Klangsberg - Over 
11} Nathan Cable (Featuring Clarice) - Weightless 
12} Leaving Laurel - We Carried One Another
13} Jon Gurd & Reset Robot - No More Tears 
14} PX White - Do You Know
15} Hysterix - Talk To Me (Sasha’s Full Music Music Master) 
16} Ronnie Pacitti & Mr Sosa - Tunnels 
17} Tender Games - Movin’ (Black Loops Remix) 
18} Panama & Vandelux - Heartburn (Rinzen Extended Mix)
19} Rochelle Jordan - Situation (&me Remix)
20} Juanjo Corrales - Go Away
21} Rob Hes & Joey White - Cornerstone (Framewerk Remix) 
22} Because Of Art, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant (Featuring Ayah Marar) - HRSN
23} Fractal Mode - Scars 
24} Trilucid - For Another Life (Anriu Extended Remix) 
25} Delta Horizon - Paralysed
26} Lost Astronaut & Rick Carbonell - Euphoria (Dark Mix) 
27} Ricardo Elgardo - Heaven Knows
28} Nils Hoffman & Kasbo & Vancouver Sleep Clinic - Running In A Dream (Jon Gurd Extended Remix) 
29} Sasha & Franky Wah - Haunted
30} Above & Beyond - Sun In Your Eyes (Rick Carbonell Breaks Rework) 
31} Jackarta - Invincible 
32} Eynka (Featuring Matador) - The Way 
33} Jeremy Olander - Hollow Halls
34} Bicep - Waterfall
35} Dusky (Featuring Mariella) - Stepper
36} Jon Gurd & Reset Robot Vs Unknown - Shadow & You Make Me (bwprincess Mashup)
37} Franky Wah (Featuring Clementine Douglas) - Surrender
38} Tim French - Veritas (Truth) (Phil Jubb Remix)
39} Matty Wright - Sustained Attrition 
40} Aname - Fiji
41} Soul Code - The Sonic Forest (Lost Astronaut & Rick Carbonell Remix)
42} Maybe - 9
43} Franky Wah - Come Together 
44} Rhythm On The Loose - Break Of Dawn (Framewerk Rewerk)
45} Bonobo & TEED - Heartbreak
46} Sasha & Because Of Art - Fused 
47} Stanton Warriors - Still Here (Stanton’s Shambhala Mix)
48} Dusky - Local Newspaper
49} Leena Punks & Sub-X - Dawn Of The Dead
50} Underworld - Dark & Long (Framewerk Rewerk)
51} Alex Dolby - Hazy Way (Framewerk Evil Edit)

Sunday Breaks Sessions (Part 157) Live On Twitch - 04.01.26

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

Passion 3 Rave / Dec of 1996 / Orlando, FL

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