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About the CD:
I was always aware of Bukem, another DJ who managed to make underground rumblings to the listeners of the British dance scene without  us seemingly knowing who they even were... we just knew about them anyway.  immediately fell in love with this CD once Makoto's 'Inside Your Love' rolled in with MC Conrad's silky smooth mc'ing riding over the top. I'd always loved drum and bass from a distance, but from hearing that track... I was forever a massive fan. I bought into the Good Looking label, bought alot of old releases, all the mix cd's and then fell in love with Bukem's downtempo sister label 'Cookin Records'. This influence was one of the main sounds of my early vinyl days and has gone on to educate and delight for another decade and more. Play it loud, ride the groove, feel the bass. BUKEM!

018 - Progression Sessions 6 - LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad - America Live - Disc 1 (2001)

Andy C set recorded live at XOYO nightclub in London, on 3 February 2017, as part of DJ Andy’s 1st residency at the club. This recording was the 5th of a 13 week residency, titled ‘Back to The End’. 

Big respect to “Field Marshal No Partial” on YouTube.

Andy C - XOYO 'Back to the End' - 3 February 2017

Asteroid

MAKINA MELODICO X HARCORE - V . 5

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Massive shout out again to Kev in South London for the amazing shares! Phenomenal stuff.

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215 - Promised Land Vol. 1 - LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad (1996)

Live set recorded at RESPECT's 18 year anniversary event in LA at PROJECT on March 9th 2017.
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Roni Size LIVE set at RESPECT 18 Year Anniversary 2017

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The Brazilian Job

531 - DJ Marky - The Brazilian Job (2001)

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Nightlife

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744 - Andy C : Nightlife (2003)

TL

01. Blame - Solar Burn
02. High Contrast - When The Lights Go Down
03. DJ Marky & Roots & Bungle - Restart
04. Calibre - Second Sun
05. Mr. L - Moonwalking
06. DJ Samurai - I Wanna Tell You (Mace Remix)
07. DJ Hazard - Selector
08. High Contrast - Make It Tonight
09. High Contrast - What We Do Is Wrong
10. Shy FX & T-Power - Feelings
11. DJ Zinc - Creeper (Instrumental)
12. Q-Project - Obsessions
13. Logistics - Uprock
14. Craggz & Parallel Forces - Keep Me Real
15. High Contrast - Twilight’s Last Gleaming
16. Cyantific - Can’t let Go
17. High Contrast - Magic
18. Future Sound of London - Papua New Guinea (High Contrast Remix)
19. Sub Focus - X-Ray
20. State of Mind - Sun King

High Contrast - Live At Cosmic Trip 22 - 23/07/05

The Essential Mix is a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 1 currently broadcast between 0:00 - 2:00 AM UK time on Saturday morning. Originally broadcast on 30 October 1993, the Essential Mix features contemporary DJs and music producers of electronic dance music. The show has been presented since its inception by Pete Tong and features an uninterrupted two-hour mix from a different artist each week, overlaid with occasional continuity announcements delivered by Tong. With a broadcast run in excess of 25 years, the Essential Mix is one of the longest-running programmes in the current BBC Radio 1 schedule, and is one of very few Radio 1 shows which is not broadcast live.

Tracklist:

01. Sub Focus - Special Place RAM
02. Calyx - Are You Ready (ID Remix)
03. Swift - Tripped (Gridlok Remix)
04. Marcus Intalex - Out Of Touch (Dub)
05. Ed Rush & Optical - Sick Note (ID Remix) VIRUS
06. Xample & Crystal Clear - Heaven & Hell
07. Keaton & Hive - Violent Sound VIOLENCE RECORDINGS
08. Baron - Squelch (Sub Focus Remix) BARON INC.
09. Influx UK - Shine FORMATION
10. Ed Rush & Optical - Function (Marry Remix)
11. Zen - Dub Special (Dub)
12. Baron & Pendulum - Guns At Dawn BREAKBEAT KAOS
13. Leviticus - Burial (Logistics Remix) FFRR (PARLOPHONE)
14. Sub Focus - X-Ray RAM
15. Jonny L - Back To Your Roots SHOGUN
16. Kox - Kox (Dub)
17. A.I & D - Bridge (Better Days) (Dub)
18. Craccz & Parallel Forces - Love Insane (Dub)
19. Future Cut ft. Jenna G - Midnight (ID Remix)
20. Logistics - Together (VIP) HOSPITAL REC.
21. Nu:Tone - Spread Love
22. Shy FX & T-Power - Plastic Soul (Dub)
23. Total Science - Ask Not VIP (Dub)
24. Jonny L - Piper (XL Remix) XL
25. Sub Focus - Scarecrow RAM
26. Moving Fusion & Shimon - Mysterons (Baron Remix)
27. Sub Focus - Frozen Solid RAM
28. Ed Rush & Optical - Bacteria (ID Remix) VIRUS
29. Spirit - Siren (ID Remix)
30. Xample & Crystal Clear - Sister FREQUENCY
31. Dillinja - Gang Bang (ID Remix)
32. High Contrast - Lights Go Down HOSPITAL REC.
33. DJ Fresh - Tombraider (ID Remix) DOGS ON ACID
34. Calibre - Is It U (Dub) SIGNATURE REC.
35. Q Project - 2 Little 2 Late (Dub)
36. Marcus Intalex - Instrumental 4 Change (Dub)
37. D.Kay - Tuning METALHEADZ
38. Sparfunk & Joe Solo - Blazing Jazz RAM
39. Chase & Status ft. Capleton - Duppy Man (Dub) BOY BETTER KNOW
40. Pendulum - Slam VIP BREAKBEAT KAOS
41. Sub Focus - Citizen Kane RAM
42. Lemon D - Thirst (ID Remix)
43. Photek - Sidewinder (Infitrata Remix)
44. Moving Fusion & Eddy Woo - Blackhawk Down (Dub)
45. Bad Company & Noisia - Meditation (Dub)
46. Sub Focus - Juno RAM
47. Sub Focus - Flamenco RAM
48. Pendulum - Girl In The Fire BREAKBEAT KAOS
49. Sparfunk ft. Joe Solo - Rapture
50. Sparfunk & Nightbreed - Arachnophobia RAM

Essential Mix 2005-05-01 - Andy C

The Essential Mix is a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 1 currently broadcast between 0:00 - 2:00 AM UK time on Saturday morning. Originally broadcast on 30 October 1993, the Essential Mix features contemporary DJs and music producers of electronic dance music. The show has been presented since its inception by Pete Tong and features an uninterrupted two-hour mix from a different artist each week, overlaid with occasional continuity announcements delivered by Tong. With a broadcast run in excess of 25 years, the Essential Mix is one of the longest-running programmes in the current BBC Radio 1 schedule, and is one of very few Radio 1 shows which is not broadcast live.

Essential Mix 2006-04-16 - Friction

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