The KING of the Decks, The Empror of the of House and finally but NOT least the GOD of the DJ’s and the POPE of my church “Saint Leaving the dance Floor!”..

carl cox nonstop

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To celebrate our 30th episode, we are very honoured to get a recommendation from a Dj that’s played a huge part in the house music scene for over 20 years and someone who’s had a massive influence on myself, house heads around the world, and the CD’s that we feature on this site

After a famous trip to ibiza in the late 80’s… Danny set up his legendary Shoom night in London, which kicked off the rave and acid house scene in the UK. He’s helped cement house music culture in Ibiza, being a key figure in it’s growth on the island. But many know Danny through his radio shows… where he started out at Kiss FM and went onto lead radio one's weekend roster alongside Pete Tong. His Love Groove Dance Party show was the soundtrack to many people's saturday nights and I speak on behalf of thousands, to say it was an pleasure and an education to tune in each and every weekend.

He's had countless mix cd's over the years, some of which we've already featured on the site. But today, he's recommended the Decade of Dance CD, mixed by himself and released on Circa records in 1999. As it represents his favourite tracks throughout the 90's and is full of the gorgeous vocals and feel good house music Danny is know for.

So thanks again for everything Mr. Rampling. We really can't thank you enough for giving us all the amazing music and memories over the years.

Turn it up… and enjoy the mix

031 - Danny Rampling - Decade of Dance - Disc 2 (1999)

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About the cd:
So this release came out at the peak of my clubbing days and coincided with 'that visit to Gatecrasher' on the summer bank holiday of 2008. Which came about due to the rest of the gang all heading down to the first ever Creamfields (Or maybe it was Homelands by then). From what I can remember, the club was a huge, 2 roomed rave temple with followers of it's religion going mental each and every weekend. One of the lads freaked out at the amount of 'colourful' clubbers in his vicinity and went and sat in the car alone all night! (Actual LOL here).

But about the CD, considering this is the 'Early set' you can get an idea of how banging this club was. And of course went onto become the new super club of the north and throwing parties around the world with countless other CD releases. If you've got any other Gatecrasher related banter... post it below. Turn it up, and enjoy the mix!

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401 - Gatecrasher Black - Early Disc (1998)

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055 - Ministry Of Sound 'Dance Nation 2' mixed by Pete Tong - Disc 1 (1996)

01. Roman - Free The Feeling (Part II)
02. Inner City - Hallelujah (Leftfield on High Vocal)
03. Mariah Carey - Make It Happen (C&C Dub)
04. Nu-World - Chrystol Dance
05. Gypsymen - Hear The Music (Tee's Freeze Mix)
06. Passion Flower - Urban Bells
07. Shawn Christopher - Don't Lose the Magic (Morales Bump Dub Mix)
08. The R.A.S.E. - Get On Up (Groovy Disco Mix)
09. Sure Is Pure feat. Aphrique - Is This Love Really Real? (Yowsah Vocal)
10. Kathy Sledge - Take Me Back to Love Again (Shelter Me Mix)
11. The Beatmasters - Dunno What It Is (About You)
12. Ann Consuelo - See the Day (StoneBridge Mix)
13. Blow - The Cutter
14. Jam & Spoon - Stella
15. The Future Sound of London - Papua New Guinea
16. MI7 - Rocking Down the House (Chop Mix)
17. Rusty - Everything Is Gonna Change (Sasha's Dub Mix)
18. St Etienne - Join Our Club (Billy Nasty Mix)
19. Little Louie Vega & Marc Anthony - Ride on the Rhythm
20. Bomb The Bass - You See Me in 3D (Remix)
21. D.O.P. - Groovy Beat (Part 2)
22. Gat Decor - Passion

A much renowned DJ and production figure in trance and progressive circles, Sasha was born in 1969 in North Wales UK. Became famous in the late 80's and early 90's for residencies at clubs like Shelly's, the Hacienda, and most notably Renaissance. At Renaissance, formed a now-famous DJ partnership with John Digweed which continues to the present day.

Comments, hints and suggestions are always welcome!


Sasha @ Renaissance, Mansfield, U.K.  04.1992

AIR - Essential Mix - 1998.03.15

Unknown Artist – Beenie

Label/Cat#: Not On Label – BL001
Genre: Electronic
Style: House
Format: Vinyl, 12", White Label

Tracklist
A – Beenie
B – Untitled

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Unknown Artist - Beenie (2001)

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NvdM’s Feels Good EP delivers three house bangers made for the dancefloor. From groovy basslines to crisp percussion and catchy vocal chops, each track brings its own flavor while keeping the energy high. Whether youre warming up the night or deep in the set, Feels Good hits just right — bold, bouncy, and built to move.

NvdM - Feels good (Radio Edit)

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● Artist: Jack Harlow
● Track: Lovin On Me (Jerre Flip) (Extended Mix)
● Genre: Tech House
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I went out for drinks with this girl from Tinder a while back. She was cool… until she wouldn't stop talking about Fred Again being “the best DJ to ever walk the earth” (no shade Fred). I eventually say “I actually make music too, we could go to mine and I’ll show u a little.”

We get to my place and I ask her fav (non Fred Again) song. She says “that new Jack Harlow one.” I rip the acapella and drop it in Ableton.

10 minutes in she puts her hand on my leg and goes "wanna watch a movie?” I said “nah papi’s cookin rn.”

She left. I stayed up all night cookin. When I sent it to her the next morning she replied “u literally picked making untz untz music instead of me
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● Tracklist:
01. Jack Harlow - Lovin On Me (Jerre Flip) (Extended Mix)

PROMO | Jack Harlow - Lovin On Me (Jerre Flip)

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Slam

315 - Slam - Past Lessons / Future Theories - Disc 2 (2000)

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Carl Cox

385 - Carl Cox - Non Stop 98/01 - Disc 1 (1998)

386 - Carl Cox - Non Stop 98/01 - Disc 2 (1998)

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RIP Robert Miles, thank you for the music

407 - Robert Miles - Renaissance Worldwide - London - Disc 2 (1997)

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.

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Essential Mix 1997-04-13 - Mrs Wood

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

386 - Carl Cox - Non Stop 98/01 - Disc 2 (1998)

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