May 2014 introduces Jeff Craven to the Tahanan family. 

Very few people can make a claim to success like Jeff Craven. As DJ and Label Owner, he has left an indelible mark on the world of Dance Music. His format and business model for the great Large Music has been copied many times over, a fact that Jeff wryly considers to be "the highest form of flattery."


Jeff Craven began spinning records in the summer of 1988 while a student in St. Louis Missouri. His format then was always eclectic, playing alternative records from bands like Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb with the occasional House record thrown into the mix. Jeff's love of Chicago House eventually took over, however, and he moved to Chicago in 1990.

While making the rounds as a DJ in Chicago clubs during the early 90’s, Jeff found that many Chicago House music artists were struggling to have their music heard. Jeff started his own record label, Large, to feature this fresh crop of Chicago talent. With an artist roster including such luminaries as DJ Sneak, Roy Davis Jr., and DJ Rasoul, Large Music soon became the most prominent and influential House music label in the universe. 

Large Music’s shining rise to commercial success came in the fall of 1998 when Roy Davis Jr.’s hit single “Gabriel” hit the UK Pop Top 20. A slew of hits followed after that from Kerri Chandler, Miguel Migs, and newcomer Dennis Ferrer. Throughout this period, Jeff maintained a street level credibility with Large, releasing classic records that continued to push the underground sensibility of House Music. 

As a DJ, Jeff has played all over the world including Germany, Canada, France, England and Sweden. He was the opening DJ for jazz legend Herbie Hancock in Stockholm, and has played alongside Blue Note recording artist St. Germain at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. He has also appeared in almost every major club in Chicago including Smart Bar, Red Dog, Zentra, Spy Bar, Big Wig and Lava Lounge. Jeff has appeared on numerous radio programs including London’s infamous Kiss FM, Radio FG in Paris, and Chicago’s very own Q101. His DJ style has been described as “soulful” and “jazzy” with a slight influence of techno.

Tracklist

1. Nacho Marco- Middays- Madhouse Promo
2. Homero Espinosa- Give It To Me (Fred Everything Remix)- Moulton Music
3. Giom- The Move- Nu Jaxx
4. Deejay MiMMo- Together (Roland Nights Remix)- Deep Deluxe Recordings
5. Lars Vegas & Cleavage- Grace- Toolroom
6. Ross Crouch- You and Me- Body Rhythm
7.  Abstract Source feat. Elliot Chapman- Day To Night (Deep Future Remix) - Large Music Promo
8. Deeplomatik- The Promise Land- Salted
9. Copy Paste Soul- Monday (Audio Jack Remix)- Gruuv
10. OOFT!- B. Whistle Time- Foto Recordings Promo
11. 6th Borough Project- Home Alone- Instruments of Rapture

Good People, Great Music

May 2014 Podcast - Jeff Craven

A mix that I put together for Freerange Records earlier this year.

I gathered some of my favourite music from some of my biggest influences alongside some of my own productions & Music from Delusions Of Grandeur to celebrate my release on the label alongside Franc Spangler AKA Jimpster.

Hope you like it :)

Hudson's Choice | Freerange Records Mix

Here's a 5+ hour set from a beautiful night in Vancouver with the Soul Hop crew.  The soundsystem at Vantek was singing, the crowd were getting down and it was one of those nights where 5 hours felt like 1 hour.  Big love to James and Soren and looking forward to doing it all again with Ladymonix on 31st May at Industrial 236.  

Jimpster @ Soul Hop - Vantek (06.01.2024)

For this mix we wanted to do something different. We have been seeing quite a few posts mentioning these tracks and artists, so decided to host our own tribute to the amazing SIESTA Music. In the early 2000's I was almost fanatical about the 'west coast sound'. H-Foundation were residents at London's Fabric and it felt like a great time for House Music here in the UK.
Now 25 years on, I wanted to re-visit my love for this label. I pulled all of the releases from my record collection and put a select few at random together into this hour long mix.

The mix features tracks from artists including; DJ Buck, Inland Knights, H-Foundation, Joeski, Onionz and many more.
We hope you enjoy as much as we did reminiscing over these amazing records.

1: DJ Buck presents The Bump - The Bump
2: Inland Knights - Boy
3: Joeski - Come On
4: Halo and Justin Long presents Audio Espinage - Songs From The Time Before
5: Hipp-E & Tony - Musica De La Celva
6: Marino Berardi - Do You Want to Dance With Me
7: Gene Farris presents Hablando Amor - Speak Low When You Speak Love
8: Onionz & Tony presents 'Feeling Soul' EP - In My Soul
9: H-Foundation 420 Sessions EP - Spaced Jam
10: Joeski presents The Groundfloor EP - Tribal Fusion
11: H-Foundation 420 Sessions EP - Hear Dis Sound

OPEN presents.... A Tribute to SIESTA MUSIC

Tony Lionni Doin it in da club Mix Sept 2025

Enjoy & share the music!
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Ernie @ Personal Deeper Mix September 2025

Vinyl Underground got to grips with these 4 dope releases from the new Love Universal Music label and we just had to pay tribute to ‘em in the mix.

With moves from DJ Nature, GE-OLOGY, KSmooth Da Programma and Vick Lavender, these go deep!

Enjoy the music and check www.vinylunderground.co.uk to see what’s still available.

As always, respect to these amazing artists and the Universal Love label for the music.

Tracks selected from 2025 Love Universal Music releases – LU001 / LU002 / LU003 / LU004

1 KSmooth Da Programma | Higher Self
2 KSmooth Da Programma | Higher Self (Instrumental)
3 GE-OLOGY | Nomadic Discorientation (LP Version Feat Kaidi Tatham)
4 Vick Lavender | Superhero
5 Vick Lavender | Flight
6 KSmooth Da Programma | Makin’ Me Feel Some Way
7 Vick Lavender | Santiago
8 KSmooth Da Programma | After The Party (Instrumental)
9 DJ Nature | Grand Rising Childs Play Mix

VU Selects 005 - Love Universal Promo Mix 2025

Chicago legend DJ Diz graces the decks at arbella lounge for the monthly Le Schema party

Diz at Le Schema 09.26.25

House #Saladcast 1009 - Jonna
City Fly / Lumberjacks in Hell / Flat White Records
Leicester, UK

 ‘I wanted to get straight into this one from the off… No nonsense, heads down, high energy, 4x4 business all the way - mixing up the house flavours like a proper salad!’
Jonna has been playing music with soul for the past 20 years, from the City Fly basement parties @ Sophbeck (RIP) in his hometown of Leicester, to the festival circuit in Croatia to the dark underground clubs of Berlin and as far as Tokyo. He has also supported the likes of Roy Ayres (RIP), Children of Zeus, Benji B, Underground Resistance & MCDE to name a few! 

Jonna has released notable music on Lumberjacks in Hell, BBE, Shadeleaf Music, Flat White Records and his own imprint City Fly Records which has gained support from the likes of BBC 6 Music, Mr Scruff, Jimpster and Derrick Carter. His last release 'Jus Move' featuring Javonntte with Marcellus Pittman & SoulPhiction (RIP) Remixes was featured in Juno Records Top 10 'Best Deep House Records’ of the year and was ‘Release Of The Day’ on Resident Advisor.

Recently, Jonna has been concentrating on his music promo service ‘Unveil PR’ and starting a family but is still an avid record collector and selector spanning many genres of the musical spectrum.

Follow Jonna:
https://soundcloud.com/jonna-city-fly
https://soundcloud.com/city-fly

House Saladcast 1009 - Jonna

Please welcome back Fouk to Traxsource LIVE! The duo is comprised of Daniel Leseman & Hans Peeman who have etched their distinct deep and funky style into numerous remixes and singles this year that have landed on lovetempo, Heist Recordings, Supertaste, Pronto and their massive remix on Foliage Records 'Squire for Hire'. This week sees their debut EP on Jimpster's Freerange imprint. 'Get It Done' is more of those lush feel-good vibes we have come to love and keeps us vibing on the dance floor. Go grab the full EP now at Traxsource!

Fouk's exclusive mix this week dives into releases from Laroye, Louie Vega, Tom Trago, Makèz, Frits Wentink along with several tracks from the EP. The perfect soundtrack to your weekend is one click away!

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FOUK TRACKLISTING: NOV 20TH

01. Fouk - Neon Drift (First Light Mix) [Freerange Records]
02. Declan McDermott - Doing It All 4 U (Tom Trago Remix) [Delusions Of Grandeur]
03. Pegasvs feat. Nathan Haines - Transition (Laroye Tech Jazz Remix) [Burnin Music]
04. Soul Mechanics - The City Never Sleeps [Pearly]
05. Louie Vega feat. Funki Cadets - In Search Of Peace Of Mind (Louie Vega Shapes Mix) [Nervous]
06. Fouk - Get It Done [Freerange Records]
07. The People In Fog - Mr. Dub (Extended Mix) [Sound Of Vast]
08. Makèz feat. Goya Gumbani & Javontte -  Simulate [No Art]
09. Fouk - Neon Drift (Club Mix) [Freerange Records]
10. Demarzo - Chewy [PIV]
11. Danny Parton - Daryl [Jolene]
12. Fouk - Floating [Freerange Records]
13. Frits Wentink - Club Land Special (Dominic Oswald Remix) [WOLF Music]

FORTHCOMING GUESTS ON TRAXSOURCE LIVE!

• Massiande (Nov 27th)
• Max Sinàl (Dec 4th)

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Traxsource LIVE! #556 Fouk

Download a mix from Jimpster, showcasing some of the best of Freerange Records releases


Jimpster, 'Best Of Freerange mix'

Lee Clarke is a house freak from Milton Keynes. Lee got bit by the dj bug at the tender age of 15 and hasn't looked back.

Lee has been known to have a unique style which ranges from deep house to techno, this comes from his many influences over the years such as Mark Farina, Asad Rizvi (now Silverlining), Derrick Carter, Eddie Richards, Stacey Pullen, Terry Francis, Jimpster, Phil Weeks and DJ Heather. In 2008 Lee became a regular on Chicago House FM with his show Tahanan. The show lead to many gigs and making new friends which motivated Lee to start a promotion of the same name, which he used to reflect his personality and beliefs, Good People, Great Music. The party started in his home town Milton Keynes and has had Eddie Richards and Terry Francis play on a regular basis as well as guests such as Jordan Peak, Pete Dafeet, Roberto, Sek, Michael McLardy and Dudley Strangeways. 
After setting up Tahanan, Lee has had a hand in production. After spending years looking at the studio and not having a clue what to do with it, Dudley Strangeways reached out to Lee and taught him how it was done. This lead to the two forming a great friendship and making tracks together, with an ep on the Chicago based label Large Music.

Good People, Great Music

Booking inquiries please email 
Lee@fazedmusic.com