This is real music. Love this brings me back

Norman Jay - Essential Mix  -  08 - 1994

Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party on BBC's Radio 1 -Frankie Knuckles Live @ WMC Miami - 03/22/2002

Love Groove Dance Party - Frankie Knuckles Live @ WMC Miami - 03/22/2002

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112 - MOS - Sessions Twelve 'The Magic Sessions' Disc Two (2001)

On March 31st 2014 we lost the Godfather Of House Music, Frankie Knuckles. To celebrate his life and music we present two previously unheard mixes, both recorded in 2011. The first mix was recorded live on the turntables at a special event in Shoreditch, London. The second is a studio session from the same year, showcasing his unique talent as a DJ, producer and remixer.


Frankie Knuckles BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, Essential Mix Masters

“Palm Groove” is a journey through Afro House rhythms — tribal beats, deep grooves, and the mystical energy of the islands. Imagine palms swaying under the moonlight, ocean waves blending with the sound, and pure dancefloor magic. 🌴✨🌊

set NF  "Palm Groove"

Ek Taki Gatha Extended - Headonit x Eren Akyol

A unique blend of electro, trance, and Michael Jackson's inspiration.
A modern, powerful, and emotional tribute. ✨🎶

Billie Jean

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219 - Tony Humphries - Mix The Vibe (1996)

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231 - 20/10 The Southport Weekender 'The Album' - Mixed By Masters At Work - Disc 1 (1997)

232 - 20/10 The Southport Weekender 'The Album' - Mixed By Masters At Work - Disc 2 (1997)

The first in a series of mixes celebrating my 20 years as resident at back to basics club in Leeds, UK.

visit www.ralphlawson.co.uk for track listing and sleevenotes for the mix and stories from the club.



back to basics // the>music:factory years part one // 1991-94

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

112 - MOS - Sessions Twelve 'The Magic Sessions' Disc Two (2001)

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