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About the CD:
An absolutely epic house CD released in 1996 by the fine folks at MOS. This one was actually a swap with a certain ginger friend for something else (hope he doesn't ask for it back) although it was swapped for something good so maybe it's not a bad thing. This Frankie Knuckles mix features some incredible tracks including all time favourites Ken Lou - The Bounce, Lil Mo Yin Yang - Reach, X Press 2 - The Sound and many many more. It is indeed, a banger.

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091 - Frankie Knuckles -  Ministry Of Sound  Sessions Vol. 6 - Disc Two (1996)

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About the CD:
I had to share another mix from Roger Sanchez to pay some respect to another dj who, at his best was 'the best dj in the world' in my eyes. As mentioned in the other cd's write up, his US and more importantly... New York city sound was so unquestionably addictive, unrivalled in its head bobbing ability and everyone on the floor vibes. I always remember one moment in the gents at Middlesborough's Sugar Shack when a seemingly innocent clubber said 'Who the hell is this DJ?!' to which someone replied 'Roger Sanchez'. This second CD shows this clubbing power and is arguably his best mix on a disc, but I'm happy for someone to recommend others. Sadly his selections have lost the NYC flavour of yesteryear but the main still needs representing in 'The Classic Mix CD Series'. S-Man... we salute you.

014 - Maximum House & Garage - Roger Sanchez - Disc Two (1998)

Since their acclaimed debut compilation on Strut in 2009, Horse Meat Disco residents James Hillard, Jim Stanton, Severino and Luke Howard (aka Filthy Luka) have continued to lead the way with their packed residencies at The Eagle, London, Lux in Lisbon, Tape in Berlin and Cihan in Istanbul. Releasing Horse Meat Disco Volume 2 in 2010, the trio have brough together another essential selection of New York classics alongside a host of lesser known discoveries for all fans of underground disco. Anthems include Zanzibar favourite ‘You Can Get Over’ by Stephanie Mills, Italo staple ‘Walkman’ by Kasso and Rinder & Lewis’ ‘Afrodesia’ under their El Coco pseudonym. Rarities include ‘I’m Not In Love (Girl You’re In Love)’ by Freda Payne’s sister Scherrie, ‘Cherchez Pas’ by Swedish model-turned-singer Madleen Kane and Italo oddity ‘’Touch Me Now’ by Bravo. Their anything-goes residency at London’s The Eagle has gained a reputation for its all-welcoming style, as a queer party for ‘Homos and Heteros, club kids, bears, fashionistas, naturists, guerilla drag queens and ladies who munch.’

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You talkin´bout funk? Eat this!!!!!! A mix I did for my buddy Stephan Mandrax alias Shakedown which sounds as fresh as ever....

Shakedown-At night - Mousse T's feel much better Mix

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011 of the series... United DJs of America feat. Mark Farina. A very special mix for the US house connoisseurs amongst you. Mark Farina is a name much loved by many yet one who rarely makes an appearance on UK turf. Arguably the king of deep jazzy house, sprinkled with that west coast sunshine vibe. He's the man behind Om Records & Mushroom Jazz, and sit's alongside Derrick Carter and DJ Sneak on the throwns of US house music. Turn it up, and enjoy the mix.

024 - Mark Farina - United DJs Of America, Vol. 9  San Francisco (1998)

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This CD was the first of the 'United DJs of America' collections I ever bought and I always remember the haunting intro than opens up into the rolling Sanchez loop with quintessential S Man bass drop. This is what Roger Sanchez sounded like and every club he played at was on fire. This is the 3rd CD from him in our Classic Series... and he's there for a very simple reason, this sound made you dance more than any other.

With the opening track 'The Flame' by Fine Young Cannibals then Green Velvet's 'The Stalker', this CD sets the pace right from the start and keeps going. The second last track is an all time favourite... Roger S presents The Deep - 'Vibe'. A truly relentless mix CD showing Sanchez at his very best. So turn it up... and enjoy the mix.

028 - Roger Sanchez - United DJs Of America Vol.8 -  New York City (1997)

instead of my monthly mix you get this wicked 1hr groover this time:) yeah!!!!!

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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)

A mixshow containing some of my favourite classics.  A little something to heal the soul. Enjoy.

DJ MIX - David Morales | Classics Mix (November 2013)

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So this came out of the blue in 2000 and was a new mix compilation that gained a lot of fans not just from its unique theme (what's not to like!) and retro artwork which stood out on the shelves. Not only that but the music was damn good too. Dimitri from Paris delivers a driving soulful collection which had its own unique flavour and was perfect for nights out, driving, after parties and whatever else. Shout out to Just Lance in Dubai for reminding us about this one!

Play it loud, share the mix and enjoy!

032 - A Night at the Playboy Mansion mixed by Dimitri from Paris (2000)

Hi folks, I wish you super duper holidays, thx so much for your support this year...these tunes made 2013 a nicer year for me..hope you enjoy & watch for 2014!!!!! Luv M

1.Why did you do it ( Larse mix)_Ferry Ultra ft. Ashley Slater_Peppermint Jam
2.Stolen Dance_Milky Chance_Universal
3.Call my name_Chris Malinchak
4.The inside ( Lovebirds mix )_Chasing Kurt_Suol
5.Cheating ( Filtertypen Edit )_John Newman
6.You got the love ( Mousse T. Edit )_Unclubbed ft. Andrew Roachford_New State
7.Who is he..( Ken meets Jask )_Meshell Ndegeocello_Maverick
8.Blurred lines ( Mousse T. Edit )_Robin Thicke_Universal
9.Brother on the run ( The Reflex Dub)_Mousse T. ft. Boris Jennings_Peppermint Jam
10.Cupcakes_Captain Obvious
11.Tell you_Nhan Solo_Mother Rec.
12.Thriller ( The Reflex Edit)_Michael Jackson_Sony
13.I got you_Duke Dumont_MOS
14.You_Pitto_Defected
15.Sunseeker_Martin Buttrich & Mousse T._Desolat
16.Strandbar_Todd Terje_Olsen Records
17.Sink ´em low_Maximiljan ft. Bessie Jones_Peppermint Jam
18.Ein Tag am Strand_Eelke Kleijn_AATW
18.Sunny_Umami
19.Get Lucky ( Pretty Pink Edit)_Daughter
20.Look right through(MK Ext. vox)_Strom Queen_Defected
21.White noise_Disclosure ft. AlunaGeorge_Universal
22.The race_Paul C. & Paolo Martini ft. Mousse T._Terminal M
23.Latch ( Acoustic version)_Sam Smith

Mousse T´s fave tunes of 2013

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043 - MOS Late Night Sessions 3 - Farley and Heller - Disc 1 (1999)

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059 - Danny Tenaglia - Back To Basics - 10th Anniversary - Disc 2 - 2002

Dennis Ferrer DJ Set at Mamitas Beach Club (BPM Festival 2014, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico). 
Recorded January 12, 2014. 

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Dennis Ferrer - BPM Festival 2014 (Mamitas, Playa Del Carmen)

Mousse T. " In the mix "January 2014  

1. Coming home (Sander Kleinenberg Edit)_Dino Lenny_Promo
2. Face_The_Fire (Marlow_Truby_Dub)_The Sunburst Band_Z Records
3. Bourgie Bourgie  (Umami 2013 Version)_John Davis & the Monster Orchestra  Feat. Natalie Peris_Nurvous Records
4. Pin_(Jacques_Lu_Cont Mix )_Leroy Hanghofer_CDR
5. Live At The Palladium_Phil Weeks_Robsoul
6. 'BLOW' YAM WHO'S REWORK_Beyoncé_CDR
7. House_of_Trouble_Les Petits Pilous._Special Request
8. From The Inside (Henrik Schwarz Remix)_Chasing Kurt_Defected
9. Closure_S.Chu ft.Terri Walker_Defected
10.Boy_HNNY_CDR
11.I_found_you_Deeplomatik_remix_Axwell_CDR
12.Let Me Show You -David Morales Rework 1_David Morales vs The Jacksons_CDR
13.Money On My Mind (MK Remix) _Sam Smith_Capitol Records
14.Walkmen_andhim_Promo
15.So long (nice7_remix)_Larse_Promo
16.I Like That Feel_David Herrero_Defected
17.KontrolRoom (JoeskiRemix)_H-Foundation-feat-C1_Magnetic
18.FUNKY FEELIN _Ibana USA_Spagat Music
19.All Nite Long (Dj Sneak´s Discodub Remix )_Mousse T. ft. Suzie_Peppermint Jam
20.Hideaway (Dub Mix)_Kiesza_Lokal Legend
21.Human Beings (Atjazz Remix)_Osunlade_Defected
22.Making Me Fall (Andre Crom amp Chi Thanh Remix) _Moya_Hedonism
23.All i Do ( Groove Assassin KAPOW Remix )_Stevie Wonder_CDR

Mousse T. - In The Mix Podcast - January 2014

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066 - Journeys By DJ Vol.3: Mixed by Danny Rampling (1993)

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About the CD:
A little more info on Touchsoul Edits & Mixes Music Page. He's got almost 8000 followers on Soundcloud and his edits have been picked up by the likes of BICEP, 6th Borough Project, One20 and I'm sure many house and re-edit fans have at least one of his pieces. Here's what Adrian had to say about his favourite CD...

"The reason I selected this for the series was, for myself, it being personal time piece, the quality of the tracks and the mix being consistently good. Building through some great soulful house vocals and dubs into some deep cuts that haven't dated since it's release in 2002. Having quite a few of these on vinyl picked up around the time, including Mindflight's "Release", Derrick White's "Soul 2 Let Go" and Kerri Chandler's "Atmospheric Beats" the mix by silky deep house man Miguel Migs was never far from the earlobes at the time. And being released on the ever consistently good Naked Music label, its great from start to finish. A true reflection of the kinds of tracks I played out in sets when I started out DJing. Enjoy!!" Cheers Aidi!

065 - Miguel Migs 'Nude Tempo One' recommended by TouchSoul (2002)

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067 - The Future Sound of Chicago Vol.2 - Derrick Carter - The Many Shades Of Cajual (1996)

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072 - Ian Pooley - Nite:Life 03 (2001)

Mousse T. " In the mix " February 2014

1.So Fine_	Pomo
2:Rusos Theme ( Pete Herbert mix )_Rayko_Nang Records
3.Superstition ( Opolopo mix )_Stevie Wonder	
4.Ascension_Maxwell
5.Like a drug ( Luis Leon mix )_Alex Barck ft. Stee Downes_Reunioun
6:The Beat ( Kolombo mix )_Munk ft. Mona Lazette	
7.Shake that_Dansson & Marlon Hoffstadt	_FFRR
8.Little bit more ( Mousse T. Oh So Smooth Club mix )_Bo Saris_Decca
9.When loves the feeling ( Lenny PX & Kenny Summit mix )_Terrence Parker	
10.I´ll take you ( Richard Re-Beat Edit )_Jon Cutler_Papa Records
11.Love 2 Love It_Sharam Jey & Vanilla Ace_Bunny Tiger
12.Feeling good_Andre Lodemann_Defected
13.You & I ( Darius Syrossian Dub )_Simion_Hedonism
14.Sky High_Enzo Siffredi	_Wired
15.Escape ( Jesse Rose Playmode mix )_Ninetoes_Kling Klong
16.Bassline ( Kenny Dope O´Gutta mix )_GotSome ft. The Get Along Gang_Defected
17.Music_Vincenzo & Lovebirds
18.Rock with you ( Mousse T. Feel Dat Beat mix )_D´Influence_Echo
19.Amercian Dream ( Andre Crom & Chi Thanh remix )_Jakatta	_Z Records
20.We are sound ( Charles Webster Deep Dub mix )_Corbu_3Beat
21.Creep ( TaleOfUs remix )_Michael Gracioppo_Innervisions
22.Decomposing_Andrea Oliva_Defected


Mousse T. - In The Mix Podcast - February 2014

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079 - Ministry Of Sound Classics mixed By Judge Jules - Disc 1 (1997)

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

From the Boiler Room Chicago House Legacy Session.

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Phuture Boiler Room Chicago Live Show

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080 - Little Louie Vega - United DJs of America Volume 2 'New York City' (1995)

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Boiler Room x Dance Mania Chicago: DJ Deeon, Gant-Man, Jammin' Gerald, and Robert Armani.

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DJ Deeon Boiler Room Chicago DJ Set

Gant Man Boiler Room Chicago DJ Set

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Boiler Room x Dance Mania Chicago: DJ Deeon, Gant-Man, Jammin' Gerald, and Robert Armani.

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Robert Armani Boiler Room Chicago DJ Set

Jammin Gerald Boiler Room Chicago DJ Set

Ric Niels is a producer defined by mood, movement and narrative intent. His atmospheric sound has found a home on respected labels and earned him long-term support from influential DJs and producers across the global scene.

Despite launching his career only a few years ago, Niels has already performed across major cities in South America, North America, Europe, and Australia, steadily building an international presence both as a producer and performer. Do yourself a favour and go listen to his numerous live recorded sets available on his Soundcloud: they are impressive proof of his club performance credentials.

On this Balance Selections, the Argentine delivers a tempered session focussing on a patient build. Featuring tracks from Guy J, Tantum & Hyunji-A, Kabi and more, this mix reveals a more deliberate and introspective approach from a DJ building a reputation for high-energy sets.

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Balance Selections 342: Ric Niels

TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

<B>Joris Voorn: "Here's the tape that made me wanna be a DJ.<B/>

Derrick May is one of our main headliners at Rejected's Amsterdam Dance Event 2012 night at Studio 80, 18th of october.
Since my early dj days, I consider Derrick May as a huge inspiration, and in particular this dj set. Broadcasted live in 1996 from the legendary Chemistry night at Escape, Amsterdam. It was recorded from midnight radio by my partner in crime Edwin Oosterwal who borrowed me the cassette tape which I never gave back to him, which reminds me I should do that sometime soon.

In this mix, Derrick May shows us that in 1996 dance wasn't pigeonholed to one style or sound. He mixes Moodymann's groovy deephouse with Jeff Mills and Surgeon's raw techno. He goes from Donna Summer's disco to Tyree Cooper's jacking electronic funk, from Masters of Work's new york house to Ian Pooley's epic chord techno. All of this is mixed in a fast and skillful pace, a style that so clearly carries Derrick's signature.

There's some truly magical moments in this mix, how he get's out of Surgeon's 'Syllable' into Global Communication's 'Sensorama' at 1:09 leaves me speechless..

Even though by now I know most of the record he plays here, there's still a few I've been looking since the very first time I heard this mix. Would be great to get the tracklist completed, any help is greatly appreciated!

Derrick May live at Chemistry On 3 (Amsterdam 1996)

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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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About the CD:
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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About the CD:
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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About the CD:
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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About the CD:
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)

A live recording of David Morales, Louie Vega and Tony Humphries playing at Electric in Brixton (London) on Saturday 26th January 2013.

LIVE : Kings Of House @ Electric (26/01/2013)

2013. Shout-out to all the Teachers for the support. Dedicated to DJ Deeon.

Daft Punk 'Teachers' influences Mix Vol II  (1977-1997)

An irregular series of DJ mixes devoted to the world beyond the dancefloor.

From experimental electronics and dark ambient to psychedelic pop and blissed-out indie, the direction of each mix is completely of the artist's choosing. 
In keeping with the series' broad remit, featured selectors will include label owners, journalists, promoters and collectors as well as DJs and producers.

Mix Four comes from renowned producer, DJ and head of the wonderful Claremont 56 label, Paul Murphy... 

Paul Murphy aka Mudd has been DJing for 21 years and producing for 17 of those. His first release, as part of Akwaaba in 1995, ‘Just Pilau’ (on The Idjut Boys Discfunction label) was his entry into the mid 90’s nu disco era. ‘Just Pilau’ was an instant classic and got quickly licensed to Francois Kevorkian’s ‘Essential Mix’ compilation and Ron Trent’s ‘Musical Reflections’ album. This success set the band up to release two acclaimed albums, ‘Do it Tomorrow’ and ‘Too Shiny’ with remixes following for Tummy Touch, Strut, Bear Funk and Session Records.

Akwaaba split in 2003 and Mudd went on to record his first solo album, ‘Claremont 56’ for Rong Music and followed this by setting up his own label, also titled ‘Claremont 56’ with the first release by Mudd & Pollard, ’Villa Stavros’. 40 or so releases later, Claremont 56 is going strong, with a discography including the sell-out compilation series, ‘Originals’ and unreleased mixes of Holger Czukay’s epic back catalogue of works. 

In his own recording career, Mudd has been one half of Smith & Mudd since 2000, working alongside partner Benjamin James Smith. The balearic classic ‘Shulme’ was their first vinyl release and was voted no 1 track of the year by the DJ History Forum in 2006. Two albums followed, ‘Blue River’ and ‘Le Suivant’ and the duo have continued to mix their influences and lead the way in the modern day balearic scene. 

Mudd’s latest project, ‘BISON’, also formed with Benjamin James Smith, includes krautrock legend, Holger Czukay from ‘Can’ and Salvatore Principato from the cult NY 80’s band ‘Liquid Liquid’. Their first single ‘Way to LA’ has already become a downtempo classic and the second, ‘Soup Fiction’ is sure to follow. Mudd has also worked with Jazz drumming legend, Chico Hamilton on the release ‘Kerry’s Caravan’ and Ahmed Fakroun, a pioneer of modern Arabic world music, on ‘Drago’. He is also working on a new live band project with Bing Ji Ling and Patrick Dawes from Groove Armada on an album project called ‘Paqua’.

Mudd has DJ’ed across the world and recently has played at Seco in Japan, Stockholms award winning club night ‘Slow Blow’, Lux in Portugal, Harvey's Sarcastic Disco in LA, PS1 festival at MoMa New York and has been a regular feature on London’s club scene playing at Fabric, 333, The Cross and the Horse & Groom.

ABOUT THE MIX

'James asked me to contribute a mix to the series probably over a year ago now, thankfully he has the patience of a saint as it took me this long to finally get it done. It was nice to have a dig around in some piles that I haven't looked at for a while and here's the result. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed doing it!'

(ARCHIVE) MIX FOUR / Paul Murphy

Introducing a new mix from a friend of the pack, Mr Laurence Guy. Having spoken music with Laurence and DJ'd with him at parties over the past year we were impressed so asked him to do us a mix. He did. It's great. And here it is for y'all too.

Laurence is a DJ, Producer and purveryor of all things sleazy. He was raised by strippers in the dressing room of a Chicago lapdancing club with only a stack of Prince records for company. Eventually, he fled to London to follow his destiny and become a DJ.

1. Unknown - Unknown (MoM) (Don't actually know what this is as I lost the sleeve)
2. Toro Y Moi - Can Get Love
3. Meikbar - Feelings
4. Arto Mwambe - Duster FC 12" Mix
5. First Choice - Love Thing (Genius of Time Edit)
6. Toby Tobias - Macasu (MCDE Loft Party Mix)
7. Black Pocket - Boungie
8. Tyree Cooper - Ty'z n Da Middle
9. Unknown - House Nation Under a Groove
10. Cesario Evora - Angola (Carl Craig Remix)
11. Gil Scott Herin - NY is Killing Me (Ashley Beedle Rework)

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Bookings: gemma@purpsoul.com

WOLF Music presents - Laurence Guy Mix

1. linda williams - elevate our mind
2. black heat    - zimba ku
3. walter heath - brother
4. leroy hutson - all because of you
5.johnny bristol - do it to my mind
6. marlena shaw  - think about me
7. patti jo  - aint no love lost
8. sisters love - give me your love
9. momie-o - your welcome stop on by
10. ben e king - street tough
11. billy paul - how good is your game
12. fathers children - hollywood dreaming
13.  the nights - power
14.  creative source - you can't hide love
15.  asha puthli - space talk
16.  roy ayers - life is just a moment pt2
17. Linda Lewis - sideway shuffle
18. Don Blackman - hearts desire
19. willie beaver hale - groove on
20. tommy stewart - bump n' hustle music
21. eddie drennon - do what you gotta do
22. steve parks - moving in the right direction
23. steve-o - pay the price
24.  family tree - family tree
25. ron matlock - feeling something
26. Melba Moore -  standing right here
27.  joe coleman - get it off the ground
28.  ned doheny - prove my love
29. johnie taylor - ooh wee she's killin me
30. arthur adams - you got the floor
31. sweet daddy floyd - I just can't help myself
32. NYCC - keep a light in my window
33. Patti jo - make me believe in you

The Bucket list vol 1 - Rare Groove

Let Me Show You Love 
Testify #1
In The Mix (A Tribute To Tony Humphries)
Da Change
What $ Love 
Bring U Up 
Feel Like Dancing
Now You Want Me 
The Wanderer 
Let Me Show You Love
Hold On

Roman Anthony 1967-2013 R.I.P.





DJ Anonymous: Romanthony Tribute / Live on Radio Helsinki

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