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Best of House Music compiled and mixed by DJ Paulo Arruda.

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SoulFreak 12 by Paulo Arruda

Recorded Live @ Burning Man 2013. White Ocean
Tracklist:
Simply City - Breaking
Chaim - Blue Shadow
King Unique - Yohkoh (Rodrigo Mateo remix)
Guy Mantzur & Khen ft Kamila - Moments Becoming Endless Time
The XX - Tides (Dixon Remix)
Timo Maas feat. Katie Cruel - Articulation (Pezzner Remix)
Guy Gerber - ID (Stas Drive Press. Quattar Remix)
Uner - La Playa
Louis Kolben - Don't Lose Your Way (Eelke Kleijn Get Lose Remix)
Prompt - Depth (Marc Marzenit Karma Remix)
Way Out West - Killa (Guy J Remix)
SQL - Reveal (Kassey Voorn Remix)
Marco Fender - Gongo (Lonya remix) vs Matador
Butch - Dimensions
Gabriel Ananda - In Between (Pig&Dan Remix)
Depeche Mode - Soothe My Soul (Matador More Vox Mix)
Kolsch - Basshund
SQL & Child - Nootropica
Edu Imbernon & Triumph - Veranoski (Henry Saiz Remix)
Guy J - 7 Steps (Mike Griego Remix)

Live @ Burning Man 30 Aug 2013

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I first discovered what Lazy Dog was all about when tuning into one of Danny Rampling's many Love Groove Dance Party saturday night shows on Radio 1. The deep sounding, sexier and feel good vibes got me interested and I always remember having it taped to cassette on my train trip down to live in London in 2001. When I arrived, I picked up the double disc from a Virgin Megastore on Kings Road and it's soundtrack went onto be the anthem of my year.

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007 - Lazy Dog mixed by Jay Hannah - Disc 2 (2000)

Tchami x Janet Jackson - Go Deep (Remix)

Relax and enjoy. The best place to be at that time (besides the FRONT, of course). 
There's more to share, so gimme some feedback, if you've enjoyed it.

Gemolotto Leo Mas Fabrice live @ Movida Jesolo 1991

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This episode features a cd which further cemented my love of all things Groove Aramada, especially their earlier work. The unforgettable intro of 'Fly Me To The Moon' sets up a mix which flows between house, soul, disco and hip hop with ease. It was another education into all things 'eclectic' although that word does get on my tits some what. It's just 'playing whatever great music you feel like' isn't it.

Special shout out the the inclusion of Mr. Fingers - Can You Feel It, which I'm sure holds a special place in everyones heart and sets up the ending for another brilliant CD. (Not forgetting a nice bed time story ending from Patrick Moore). So turn it up, and enjoy the mix!

049 - AnotherLateNight - Groove Armada (2002)

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069 - Richard Dorfmeister ‎– A Different Drummer Selection (2003)

Lazy Dog Vol2 CD1 Mixed by Ben Watt

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081 - Night:Life 08 mixed by Joey Negro (2001)

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086 - Renaissance: The Mix Collection Part 3 - Fathers of Sound - Disc 2 (1996)

087 - Renaissance: The Mix Collection Part 3 - Fathers of Sound - Disc 3 (1996)

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088 - Nite:Life 03 mixed by Miguel Migs (2000)

I discovered Frankie Knuckles through his music, one that was, gentle, lush with a subdued, understated power that rocked many a dancefloor.
I had the privilege to hear him once in the heyday of his legendary residency at Sound Factory Bar in New York. I was submerged, sonically and emotionally by the beauty of the music I heard that night. I remember very clearly saying to myself that this would be impossible to ever equal.
That was 20 years ago, and I never got to hear this magic combination again.

I got to meet Frankie a few times, and he was always like his music, gentle, humble,   yet naturally imposing

I've put together here some of my favorite music from him. So that his legacy can keep on inspiring other people.

Rest in peace, Frankie, may your music keep on moving people eternally

My Tribute To Frankie Knuckles

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***THANK YOU FRANKIE, YOU CREATED A WAY OF LIFE FOR ALL OF US. YOU WILL LIVE ON FOREVER***

About the CD:
So happy to finally get to hear disc one of this brilliant cd. When I originally swapped the disc way back in 1998 it only had disc 2... and I'm delighted to discover this one is just as good. It's an absolutely epic house double CD, released in 1996 by the fine folks at Ministry Of Sound. And one which is another great reason to celebrate and remember the man himself, thank you Frankie. Remember to buy the CD (if it's still available) from the link above or other good sellers online. Turn it up and enjoy the mix!

Special shout out to the ever helpful Nick Sneddon for sorting our disc 1!

090 - Frankie Knuckles - Ministry Of Sound Sessions Vol. 6 - Disc One (1996)

Best of Underground House Music compiled and mixed by DJ Paulo Arruda.

Thank you so much! Muito obrigado!

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Deep House Collection 22 By Paulo Arruda

Dimitri From Paris and DJ Rocca have lots of history of producing together as Erodiscotique and once again here they team up on a new single for Hell Yeah. The stunning original, Disco Shake, comes backed with remixes from Luminodisco, JKriv, D&G and A Mix by remix pioneer and living legend Tom Moulton.

Dimitri from Paris is a true electronic music legend – he pioneered his own French house sound at the start of his career, has mixed seminal compilations including the cult "Deluxe House of Funk" and the infamous "A Night At The Playboy Mansion" and has remixed everyone from The Rapture to Storm Queen in recent times.
His partner in crime here, DJ Rocca – who is part of Ajello and the excellent Crimea X - is one of the key figures in the new Italian house scene. He has released lots of productions and remixes for Classic, Rekids and International Feel and once again comes up with the goods here.

In original form the single is a foot stomping bit of disco with organic drums, breathy vocals and plenty of laser like guitar lines shooting through the arrangement. Bright golden chords add a luxurious quality to the Italo referencing pianos and the twinkly, starry breakdown allows a moment to catch your breath before is off to authentic disco town once again.


Disco Shake

Dimitri From Paris & DJ Rocca - Disco Shake (Original Mix)

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095 - AnotherLateNight - Zero 7 (2002)

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097 - Nite:Life 014 - Pete Heller - 'Dirty Grooves' (2003)

As we celebrate 15 Years of Hed Kandi i selected and mixed up some of my favourite Disco Heaven tracks. There were so many more i could've included.........hope you enjoy this!

Tracklist:

1. Eclipse - Makes Me Love You (Morning Star Mix) 
2. Freemasons - Love On My Mind (Back To Philly Mix)
3. Solitaire - You've Got The Love (Extended Club Mix) 
4. Deep Sensation - Somehow, Somewhere (There's A Soul Heaven) (Cleptomanic's Ghetto Anthem Mix) 
5. Stonebridge - Put Em High (Seamus Haji Full Vocal Mix)
6. Mobin Masters Feat Robin S - Show Me Love (Hot Rats Reload)
7. Agent Stereo - Disco Therapy (JR Disco Remix)
8. DaYnee - And It Hurts (Stone's 2001 12 Mix) 
9. Soul Providers - Rise (Bini & Martini Original Mix)
10. Chocolate Puma feat. Colonel Reid - For Your Love 
11. Hardsoul feat. Ron Carroll - Back Together (DJ Meme Classic Remix)
12. Praise Cats - Shined On Me (Bini & Martini Mix)
13. Daft Punk - Get Lucky (Sgt Slick Pre Edit)
14. Solu Music - Fade (Grant Nelson Big Room Remix)

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The Fresh Kuts Series have been a great way for me to source fresh, funky and forward thinking music. This is for all my Breaks Headz out there ..... enjoy !!!


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Dimitri From Paris and DJ Rocca have lots of history of producing together as Erodiscotique and once again here they team up on a new single for Hell Yeah. The stunning original, Disco Shake, comes backed with remixes from Luminodisco, J Kriv, G&D and remix pioneer Tom Moulton.

Dimitri from Paris is a true electronic music legend – he pioneered his own French house sound at the start of his career, has mixed seminal compilations including the cult "Deluxe House of Funk" and the infamous "A Night At The Playboy Mansion" and has remixed everyone from The Rapture to Storm Queen in recent times. His partner in crime here, DJ Rocca – who is part of Ajello and the excellent Crimea X - is one of the key figures in the new Italian house scene. He has released lots of productions and remixes for Classic, Rekids and International Feel and once again comes up with the goods here.

In original form the single is a foot stomping bit of disco with organic drums, breathy vocals and plenty of laser like guitar lines shooting through the arrangement. Bright golden chords add a luxurious quality to the Italo referencing pianos and the twinkly, starry breakdown allows a moment to catch your breath before is off to authentic disco town once again.

Soulful and sugary at the same time, if eventually makes way to the Tom Moulton mix: Moulton is credited with inventing this style of club ready remix and here steals the show with the camp strings, unbridled joy and celebratory disco vibes of his seriously classy take on the original.

First on the flip is Luminodisco, a regular on the Hell Yeah label who blends everything from afro to funk to disco into his productions. His remix is a little more cosmic with frazzled synths, Studio 80 style disco colour and perfectly ramshackle percussion.

Next up is JKriv, the DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist head of Deep&Disco Recordings and touring DJ for disco outfit Escort. His version builds in layers, exploding into a pixelated blast of arpeggiated synth lines, tumbling congas and smoky vocal riffs.


Buy the EP digitally and you will also be treated to the G&D interpretation, which is a more low slung and deeper version than any other. Here the drums trudge along with loopy chords and a grinding bassline that really makes you move your ass.

Modern day disco rarely sounds as authentically uplifting and creatively exiting as this: it’s alive with very real human soul both in original form and when reimagined by a carefully chosen selection of experts in their field.

Dimitri From Paris & DJ Rocca - Disco Shake (JKriv Remix)

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Faroutt ft. Tatiana Very - Destination Love SWEET MIX

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Christian Prommer isn't the average DJ, and is far from expectable in what he creates in the studio or onstage. He has always taken a jazz approach to music: open-minded, progressive, chic and atmospheric. The Munich-based DJ, percussionist and producer already experimented with samplers and drum machines in the late 1980s. Trained by virtuoso piano players and master drummers, he has spent the last 20 years moving between organic and electronic, between techno modernism and Blue Note cool.

After a decade-long love affair with studio technology, the 'Drumlesson' albums have helped Christian Prommer find the ideal balance between playing and programming, electronic and organic. They have also brought him back to his first love: the drums.

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Christian Prommer - Deep House Amsterdam Mixtape #127

Ziete para remix contest, 

Original de Danny Tenalia & Celeda Music is the Answer.

Music Is The Answer ( Danny Tenaglia ) Ziete Remix Contest ) Am pm recordings

I previously sent this out as a Podcast but since taking it down from my podomatic site, I get numerous requests for it.

A selection of some of the sweetest records, guaranteed to bring out the goosebumps if you were there.
If you weren't there.. take the time to listen and learn.

Tracklisting:

Arnold Jarvis - Take Some Time Out (1987)
Tony Terry - Forget the Girl  (1989)
Electribe 101 - Tell me When the Fever Ended (1989)
Culture Beat - Cherry Lips (1989)
Robert Owens - Visions (1990)
Tribal House - Motherland Africa (1990)
Bang the Party - Bang Bang (1989)
Twin Hype - For Those Who Like to Groove (1990)
Addis Posse - Let the Warriors Dance (1990)
Circuit - Shelter Me (1990)
Clubland - Let's Get Busy (1990)
Mayday - Wiggan Remix (1993)
Aftermath - I'm for Real (1990)
Dr Baker - Kaos (1990)
SSR - To be House (1991)
ICP - Free & Equal (1992)
Kariya - Let me Love You (1990)
BBG - Some Kind of Heaven (1990)
Electra - Autumn Love (1989)


Andy Ward - The Warehouse Days, another 'Classic Cuts' mix.

Steve Lawler - Deep Tribal House Mix 4 - Essential Deep Progressive House & Trance Mix

badass 2 hr mixed by dessyn massiello demi and omid 16b!

Essential mix - desyn masiello demi and omid 16b - 26-mar-2006

Se7enMania In Da House is Real House & Classic Sound. Pure Mix No Effect.

Se7enMania In Da House ( Classic Sound )

Sasha and Digweed Live in Miami 2002 Delta Heavy Tour

Sasha and Digweed - Live @ Delta Heavy Tour Miami 2002

"The Real Me" is a collaboration between Deeper Shades Recordings artists Salvatore Agrosi (coming of the very successful Spirit EP) from Italy and Florida based vocalist Dennis Baker (featured on the "Hypnotize You" releases).

Besides Salvatore's original mix, instrumental and dub, you can also find a bass heavy peak time vocal and dub mix by label boss Lars Behrenroth, an emotionally charged atmospheric builder by Salvatore's partner in their Mindtech outfit, Marco Fracasso and a stripped down interpretation as Salvatore's alter ego Toto.

Salvatore Agrosi feat. Dennis Baker 
„The Real Me“ with remixes by Lars Behrenroth & Marco Fracasso

EAN / UPC: 4050486067888

1. The Real Me (Original Mix)
US-MZX-08-00301
2. The Real Me (Instrumental)
US-MZX-08-00302
3. The Real Me (Dub Mix)
US-MZX-08-00303
4. The Real Me (Toto's Mix)
US-MZX-08-00304
5. The Real Me (Marco Fracasso Playin’ With The Moon Remix) *
US-MZX-08-00305
6. The Real Me (Marco Fracasso Playin’ With The Moon Instr.) *
US-MZX-08-00306
7. The Real Me (Lars Behrenroth Remix)+
US-MZX-08-00307
8. The Real Me (Lars Behrenroth Dub Mix)+
US-MZX-08-00308

Written & produced by Salvatore Agrosi (copyright control)
Vocals written and performed by Dennis Baker (ASCAP) courtesy of SoulXpres Music
Background Vocals by Joanne Baker, Nifa Spraggins, Dennis Baker - all courtesy of SoulXpres Music

+ remix by Lars Behrenroth for Deeper Shades Recordings
* remix by Marco Fracasso

mastered by Gil Tamazyan
artwork by Matt Pond

(p) & © 2012 Deeper Shades Recordings - www.deepershades.net



Early DJ Feedback:

* Roberto Rodriguez "Oh hell yeah! Loving the Lars Behrenroth dub! The other mixes are great also! Thanks for the music."

* Hector Romero "So difficult to check music while touring this summer but I'm so happy I got the chance to get this GEM!  Absolutely love it! Great feel.  Full Support"

* Halo "Very nice project DSOH. All mixes are great congrats "Full Support"

* Nick Holder "I'm diggin this! "

* Osunlade "Lovely"

* Rocco "Nice remix by Lars, Feelin that sound !"

* Fred P (Black Jazz Consortium) "Solid release Marco Fracasso Playin' With The Moon Instrumental hits the spot... Tip... "

* Alland Byallo "It's all about LB's dub! The other mixes are great as well, but I'm really picky about vocals and this one is definitely not doing it for me. I love the way LB brings some true house flavor but tastefully twists it into a classic techno bomb a la vintage F-Comm or Wave. Lars strikes again!"

* Zepherin Saint "Hot Dub from Lars on this! will feature on the one tribe radio show!"

* Owen Jay "I really like the Marci Fracasso Instrumental Mix. The serene & lush atmosphere, percussions and smooth strings will perfectly compliment the summer heat!"

* Pirahnahead "MAN THIS IS SICK!!!!!! WILL BE IN THE ROTATION INSTANTLY!!!! "

* Boddhi Satva "Nice Package, Feeling the Lars Behrenroth remix".

* DJ Simbad "Really diggin the vibes here, ima play the Marco Fracasso A LOT. chartin / playin "

* Kai Alce "Lars' is dub is bangin!"

* Joshua Milan "I love these releases. Great Job!!!!!!!"

* Danny Krivit "Nice one, I like it"

* Vinny Da Vinci (House Afrika) "REAL REAL HOUSE HEADZ......TOUGH & BALLSY!!! LOVE THE LARS & MARCO'S MIXES!!! "

* Manoo "Epic package... Floor-fillers at best... "

* Justin Sloe (Droog / Culprit) "I dig the spookiness of the Toto mix. Ace"

* Basic Soul Unit "Nice dub bro. That's the one for me."

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Salvatore Agrosi feat. Dennis Baker - The Real Me (Lars Behrenroth Dub)

''Help Heal NY this coming Wednesday @ Pacha! ALL proceeds to Red Cross! 40 DJs / 4 Floors of great music for a great cause! 6PM to 6AM. ... Unsure of set time yet. Stay TUNED! x0x''

Danny Tenaglia - Live @ Pacha,NYC 14.11.2012,aired on Electric Area,Sirius Satellite Radio.

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Danny Tenaglia - Live @ Pacha,NYC 14.11.2012

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About the CD:
001 of the Classic Mix CD collection. This mix immediately sprung to mind and an major contender for all time favourite mix CD. (It's seems like a few of you guys think the same). A hands in the air, feel good garage (and house) banger with many many memories attached. I think I bought this in 1997, two years after leaving school, going to college, working at McDonalds's and clubbing up and down the country once a month alongside weekly/daily night outs in Sunderland. Great times... PM me on Facebook if you had the CD and looking for a download.

001 - Locked On. Inside The Mix: Todd Edwards (1996)

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002 of the Classic Mix CD Series and yet another absolute stand out classic. After getting into house at around 15, I guess my only source of info was Danny Rampling's seminal LGDP (Love Groove Dance Party) Saturday nights on Radio 1. However I can't remember Carter getting much coverage on there, yet he, much like Danny Tenaglia seemed to have a level of legend unlike most. This CD cemented my love of house music with an all might smash in the face. The tempo, the bass, the disco, the filters, and fucked up vocals... this was heavyweight. Nothing could compete at the time. I'll always remember driving to college with my 2 nerdy class mates and insisting they played this CD in the car. I'm raving in the back and they are like "What the fuck is this shit, turn it down!". It's with immense pleasure that DJ's like Sneak and Carter seem to be booking all the massive clubs and parties again. I'm not so keen on the whole 'I'm a House Gangster' vibe... but this is as bad as it gets.

002 - Mixmag presents - Derrick Carter 'The Cosmic Disco' (1997)

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So I was originally going to upload the very first mix CD I EVER bought... (Well actually won from a competition on Wear FM's tuesday night dance show). That CD was the massively influential 'Havin'It in the UK 1' and pretty much the first piece of house music I ever owned. I can remember thinking 'This is a bit slow' being a rave a jungle fan at the time... but I was already aware of housier sounds through some of my uncles holiday mix tapes. So i listened to it, and fell in love with the classics which many people know today. Tracks like MK's 'Always', 24 Hour Experience's "Together', Happy Clapper's 'I Believe' etc etc. So I thought I'd upload another CD from the series 'Stateside' mixes. A more garage feel, and massively relevant right now with alot of DJ's like BICEP, Tensnake etc digging deep back into this older original house sound. Massively feel good, massively dance floor, hands in the air house music. Enjoy!

008 - Havin'it Stateside Vol.1 Mixed by Benji Cancelario (1995)

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005 of the 'Classic Mix CD' collection brings a much slower affair. From the superb 'Back To Mine' CD series. The first I purchased was actually Danny Tenaglia's disc, which I bought out of curiosity being a fan of his house DJ sets. That disc almost made it here, but it was the Groove Armada release which really got hammered on my old Sony stereo. No other disc reminds me of lazy summer sundays more than this. And it was really the first musical selection that steered me towards collecting and playing a mix of music all together. Going from A Tribe Called Quest, into Barry White's incredible "Playing Your Game Baby" then house and other genre's coming in.... really resonated with me and elevated the way I put music together. Both listening to and playing out. A truly seminal release.

005 - Back To Mine - Groove Armada (2000)

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005 of the Classic Mix CD Series on Soundcloud. Another from 1996 which is probably lesser well known and even lesser played, but without doubt one of the most memorable CDs in my collection. It comes from the sublime MixMag Live series and features Roger Sanchez aka S-Man when he was at the height of his powers (or just approaching them) and the legendary DJ Pierre. I always remember tracks like "Fill Me" and "Time to Stop" from Sanchez and the euphoric "Freestyle Groove" by Full Swing... engulfing me in the US house sound. Seminal music which will never be forgotten.

006 - Mixmag Live! - Volume 16 feat. Roger Sanchez & DJ Pierre (1996)

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Witness one of the greatest that ever did it — the late, great Frankie Knuckles.

Frankie Knuckles Boiler Room NYC DJ Set

Deeper Shades of House show #300 - 2 hours Classic House special
Handpicked, recorded and presented by Lars Behrenroth

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Deeper Shades of House #300 - 2 hours Classic House special

Hey, Gareth here, I'm a graphic designer who start designing for clubs, parties, and labels in the late 90s. Back then, mix CDs were the holy grail of both design and music. I loved them.

But I wasn't the only one, mix cds were the soundtracks of our nights, our days, our afterparties and lives, for everyone. Yet in today's internet age, the art form has been lost (or just changed) to 2-3 hour online mixes and streaming videos, which just don't create the same magic your CD collection did. Just 60 minutes of music and incredible artwork.

The Classic Mix CD Series celebrates these discs, their soundtrack, their box art and your memories. We hope you enjoy it.

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Also, we try to help you find and buy them again by sharing Discogs links on all featured CDs and or direct links to labels where possible.

* We fully support labels and artists. If any disc creates a copyrighting issue let me know and it will be immediately removed. 

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About Gareth:
Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living between Dubai & Seoul after setting sail from Sunderland in 2010. As a young designer, club and music culture was the driving force for his work, producing artwork for local club nights and record labels in the North East of England. In particular, DJ mix cds and their packaging were always his 'holy grail of design', especially those from Renaissance, Global Underground and Good Looking Records. It's a pleasure to share these discs back with people and they still influence our tastes to this day. 

For any CD recommendations, bookings, mixes or feedback you can catch me as @asapgareth on Instagram. Or you can check our my design work at www.acid.works