How is this so long ago? The mid 90s were incredible! Yeah Baby!

Second track by terry lee brown jr is literally the beat acid hiuse track ever made

in about 90 sec the break is on some next level shit

Saw Doc Martin at Simon’s in Gainesville, FL a couple of times. What a gangster. Total floor filling 4 to the Floor. Also owned this CD and his United DJs of America CD. House G!

dopeness

DJ Sneak 1997.03.16 - Essential Mix -

This is my favorite EM of all time. Couldn't find it online anywhere, so I've re-uploaded it for you all to enjoy.

They just don't make music like this anymore. What a special time & place.

TL (courtesy of mixesdb.com)
? - Women In Blue
Mozesli - Love & Slackness [Source]
Jedi Knights - May The Funk Be With You
? - Ether's Whisper (Deep Dish Remix) [Aqua Rhythms]
Pepe Braddock - Burning
Pepe Braddock - Burning
Amy Strong - Tout Es Beau [Airtight]
The Untouchables - Trippin [Strictly Rhythm]
Mashupheadz - Monster Mash [Plank]
Bushwacka Featuring Eq - Let It Play [Plank]
Bushwacka - Grief [Plank]
Layo & Bushwacka - Good Old, Bad Old Days [End]
Make Some Break Some - Pig Chase [Plank]
Dark Globe - ? [Whole 9 Yards]
Resident Filters - Get It On [La Cerba]
Anthony Rother - Red Light District [Electrolux]
? [Greyhound]
Layo & Bushwacka - Deep South [End]
Monda Paladisco - ?
Layo & Bushwacka - Ear Candy [End]
Two Full Minds - Oi You [Plank]
No Smoke - Koro Koro [Warrior's Dance]
Get Fucked - Last Night A DJ Fucked My Wife [Eukahouse]
Bushwacka - Grief [Plank]
Mashupheadz - Magic Potion [Plank]
Illis - Sabotage [Fuel]
Rofn Da Bout - Hand Glider
? - Trailblazer
? (Jazzanova Remix) [Underground Therapy]
? (Air Remix)

Layo & Bushwacka! - The Essential Mix (19-09-1999)

Found this Doc Martin mix from 2001 in my archives and since it was ready to share, here it is. I'll probably just have it up for a few weeks but it was loads of fun to listen to again so I thought I'd share for any Doc fans to tune in for. 
Big love to the Sublevel family and of course Doc and Syl who hold it down around the world!

Essential Mixes 2001

Doc Martin Essential Mix 2001

Mostly Vinyl 2.5 Hour Live Set @ Housepitality in San Francisco August 6 2014.

Mystic Bill Live @Housepitality SF 8/6/2014

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Yet again another shout out to Phil Milward for pulling another belter out of the hat. Salute!

113 - Doc Martin 'Unlock Your Mind' (1996)

Derrick Carter - essential mix-04-06-2011

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123 - DJ Heather 'Tangerine' - Afterhours (2000)

A forgotten classic from 1997, rediscovered by the new generation of house leaders.

Originally released in the late ’90s, Marius Acke’s Crucial Traxx EP series is one of those rare gems — deep, funky, soulful, and full of the raw, analog groove that defines the golden age of house. Missed by many at the time, the records are now enjoying a well-deserved revival, championed by today’s leading selectors like Dam Swindle, ANOTR, Chris Stussy, Jamie Jones, Disclosure, Barry Can't Swim, Salute, Chloé Caillet, Known Artist, Sidney Charles, Shonky, Danny Howard and more.

Already a respected figure in the Antwerp scene back then, Marius Acke had co-produced numerous records for Mixz Productions and the iconic ARS label, including remixes for acts like Technotronic. His sound blended US-influenced house with early hip-hop sensibilities and deep, synth-laced textures, earning him a cult following among vinyl diggers and local DJs alike.

Happiness Therapy is proud to give new life to this essential piece of Belgian house history with a reissue of the Crucial Traxx EP series. All tracks have been carefully remastered and will be available on both vinyl and digital formats, including a special limited edition of 100 translucent red vinyl copies. HTCT01 marks the beginning of a reissue series dedicated to the lost gems of Marius Acke’s discography.

More than just a nostalgic reissue, this EP reminds us how visionary Acke’s sound truly was. Rooted in the 90s, but crafted with a timeless sense of balance and soul.

Essential then. Essential now. Marius Acke’s Crucial Traxx EP series proves that real house music never fades, it just waits for the right moment to shine again.

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Marius Acke - Everyday Life [Happiness Therapy Crucial Traxx 01]

01 REC-2025-09-05 red carpet on. Street -5

One of the pinnacles of Chicago house music's '90s wave, Derrick Carter has been widely acknowledged as one of the better DJs of the world. With innovative productions, consummate technical skills and an effortlessly joyful attitude of rocking a crowd, his impact has infiltrated throughout the spectrum of dance music. Derrick began DJ’ing at the age of nine, spinning disco records at family reunions. Born and raised in the western suburbs, Carter was into music from a young age, but during his teens Chicago's house scene sucked him in for good. Before long Carter became a strong presence in the city's underground dance scene.

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"This is a live recording from Movement Turino Italy October 31st, 2015. This is a little bit more than half his set, in a tight room, Chicago boys representing that night, Me, Derrick and Marshall Jefferson. It's a great honor to have Derrick be a part of this series, he's been a great friend and a huge influence on my career. Very happy to be sharing this jacking jazzy groovy mix with you all!" - DJ Sneak

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DERRICK CARTER | GANGSTERCAST 77

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François K

361 - Frequencies mixed by Francios K -  Disc 1 (2006)

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Worldwide Volume 1

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540 - Gilles Peterson - Worldwide Vol.1 - AM Disc (2000)

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Kenny Dope

592 - Master At Work - The Kings Of House - Disc 1 (2005)

NEW FILE, NO CLIPPING!!

I did this mix back in 2007 for Residentadvisor.

01. Konk - Your Life (Dub)
02. Aurra - Such a Feeling (Shep Pettibone Mix)
03. Gallifré - House Rhythm
04. The Strikers - Body Music (Body Dub Edit)
05. Stevie Wonder- 4 UR Love (Edit)
06. Braxton Holmes &amp; Mark Grant - Ron Hardy
07. S.L.Y - I Need a Freak
08. James Brown - Bring It On
09. Empathy Boxx - Hunger Trak
10. Masters At Work – Tranz - MAW Records
11. House Of Gypsies - Kool Life (Classic Dub)
12. Crowdpleaser &amp; Ly Sander - Jupiter - Deeply Rooted House
13. Millsart - Nights Of Africa - Axis
14. Trackheads - Feel (Edit)
15. Crowdpleaser &amp; St. Plomb - New Times Roman
(Indian Summer Edit) - Mental Groove
16. Lou Reed - Metal Machine Music
17. Femi Kuti - Sorry Sorry (Old School Afro Dub)


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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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* 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

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