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Celebrating the classic mix CDs and box art we grew up with, partied / after-partied and chilled to in the 90s and beyond. Compilations such as Global Underground, Mixmag Live, Journeys By DJ, United Djs of America, Fantazia, Back To Mine and many more left a massive imprint on our lives. House, garage, techno, rave, jungle, drum & bass, downtempo . Spread the word, enjoy, say hi.

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The Classic Mix CD Series - Vol. 1 (CDS 1 - 500)

Mc Conrad rare sets

D&B Dj Mix

DJ Hype - Kenny Ken - Ray Keith - Dreamscape Radio vol 1 - 1995

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About the CD:
The VERY FIRST house CD I ever owned. And essentially the first time I ever listened to PROPER house music. I remember thinking as a 15 year old kid 'This is a bit slow'... but after a few plays I was forever a house head. And with all time classics like MK's 'Always, 24 Hour Experience's 'Together, Happy Clappers 'I Believe', Joey Musaphia's 'Cover Ups Volume One' and the gorgeous 'Total Control ft. Caroldene Black 'You Took My Lovin' who can blame me... Maybe some of you guys remember this CD too, if so... here's to the memories.

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003 - Havin' It In The U.K. Vol.1 By Norris Windros (1995)

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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)

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They say all good things come to those who wait, and when that thing that you are actually waiting for is music of this quality we would certainly agree! 

That waiting however is nearly over and as the ever impending Jubei  “To Have and Have Not “ Album release date grows ever nearer and in anticipation for the full L.P we   are issuing this upfront sampler of the Album to showcase two (of the many) highlights from the LP and to offer a snapshot of the forthcoming content and quality.

"Rufige 11" is a track that absolutely needs no introduction, Jubei’s gigantic take on the Godfather Goldie’s own signature style and sound created under his now infamous 'Rufige Kru' alias production guise.  It's a homage that couldn't really have been paid any better.

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Jubei - Rufige 11

Submitted as part of Hype's monthly mix series. 

Archived in promotion of Playaz in RM1 at FABRICLIVE on 27 September.

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DJ Hype - Ruff Stuff Volume Five (Part1) [Recorded in 1993]

I am excited to announce that my new four track EP entitled "Matchsticks" will be released on the 28th October 2013 on Exit Records.

It will be released as one piece of clear vinyl (with two tracks on each side) in addition to digital.

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Stray - Matchsticks [clip] (EXIT047 B2 - "Matchsticks" EP)

I am excited to announce that my new four track EP entitled "Matchsticks" will be released on the 28th October 2013 on Exit Records.

It will be released as one piece of clear vinyl (with two tracks on each side) in addition to digital.

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Fracture & Stray - Bounce That [clip] (EXIT047 B1 - "Matchsticks" EP)

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Stray - Dropping Bombs [clip](EXIT047 A2 - "Matchsticks" EP)

Stray - Professor Popper [clip] (EXIT047 A1 - "Matchsticks" EP)

Base FM Breakfast host Dylan C chats to LTJ Bukem (Good Looking) ahead of his appearance at Northern Bass NYE 2013/2014. 

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NORTHERN BASS 2ND ANNOUNCEMENT
Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, LTJ Bukem, Loadstar, Grooveman Spot, J.Rocc, Sedge Warbler, Oddisee, Benny Tones, Charlie B, Tommy Flowers, 

1st ANNOUNCEMENT
Calyx and Teebee, Ladi6, Dub FX, Upbeats & MC Armanni, Onra, S.P.Y, Nu:Logic, Dillinja, Alix Perez, Swindle, Electric Wire Hustle, EPROM, Icicle, Sticky Budz, Supervillains RMC, The Turnaround, Jason Howson with MC Koder, Soulware, K+Lab, Latinaotearoa, Raiza Biza, Consequence (Live), Organikismness, Bailey Wiley, Orphan, Buck Rogers, Dylan C, Hollow Crooks, Misfits of Zion, The Mixed Crate DJs

Interview: LTJ Bukem (8th November 2013)

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This out of all my mix CD's will likely bring back the most clubbing memories for the majority of my friends. It's hands down one of the greatest mix CD's of all time, a double pack of Sasha at his absolute peak, he was untouchable, worshipped like no other and unrivalled around the 1996-2000 era in the majority of opinions. It defined a period of clubbing that had 50 Sunderland dance heads on a bus filling up half of the main room at Sasha's, Craig Richard's and Lee Burridge's 'Tyrant' night, at the Bomb in Nottingham. Which still holds strong as the best clubbing experience for most of us. It was legendary times, and this is a legendary mix CD.

004 - Sasha - Global Underground 009 - San Francisco - Disc 1 (1998)

With a #1 Hype Machine record under his belt, San Francisco's Lane 8 has been a star of the 2013 underground with support from Majestic Casual, BBC Radio 1's B.Traits and tastemakers across the board. 

Off the back of a release on French Express, and "Be Mine", one of the many highlights on the #1 iTunes Dance Album "Anjunadeep 05", Lane 8 aka Daniel Goldstein makes his #ABGT Guest Mix debut ahead of the release of his much anticipated "The One EP" on February 10th.

01. Lane 8 feat. Lucy Stone - Nothing You Can Say [Anjunadeep]
02. Bodhi - Entropy
03. Lane 8 feat. Patrick Baker - The One [Anjunadeep]
04. Hot Since 82 vs. Joe T Vannelli - The End [Moda Black]
05. Clancy - Overdue [Forthcoming - Spiel]
06. Juliet Sikora, Wild Culture - In You [Kittball]
07. Drew Hill - Studio 2 [Forthcoming - Born Electric]
08. Lusine - Another Tomorrow [Ghostly International]
09. Kris Menace - Mona [Compuphonic]

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Lane 8 #ABGT Guest Mix

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With a #1 Hype Machine record under his belt, San Francisco's Lane 8 has been a star of the 2013 underground with support from Majestic Casual, BBC Radio 1's B.Traits and tastemakers across the board. 

Off the back of a release on French Express and "Be Mine", one of the many highlights on #1 iTunes Dance album "Anjunadeep 05", Lane 8 aka Daniel Goldstein returns to the label with two classy deep grooves that merge his unique melodic textures with a new vocal leaning.

Sounding like a cross between Tale Of Us, French Express and Cyril Hahn, lead track "The One" is a slow-burning, deep melodic gem with Patrick Baker's vocals adding an extra layer of catchiness. With early support coming from Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1 and The Magician on his infamous Magic Tape series, "The One" already looks like a future Lane 8 classic.

Showcasing Daniel's versatility, the more indie-pop flavoured "Nothing You Can Say" features the wistful, uplifting vocals of hotly tipped songstress Lucy Stone alongside a melodic, summery electronic dance backing. 

After the success of Sonnentanz, one of 2013's biggest dance tracks, Klangkarussell turn in a monster of a remix of "The One". Having built up a reputation for delicate feel-good melodies, they showcase a much darker side on this one, with a no nonsense beast full of raw bass and distorted vocals. 

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Lane 8 feat. Patrick Baker - The One (Original Mix)

Amazing song by Fareoh, now on Proximity = Win/win situation. Enjoy the fuck out of this song.

Fareoh - Run Away

Ferry Corsten - Ferry's Fix February 2014

Tracklisting:

01. Ferry Corsten - Diss! (Boyan & Boyer Remix) [Flashover Recordings] 
02. Martin Garrix - Animals (Oliver Heldens Remix) [Spinnin’] 
03. MOTi - Don't Go Lose It [Musical Freedom] 
04. Rafaël Frost - New York [Frost Recordings] 
05. Dyro - Black Smoke [Revealed Recordings] 
06. Marco V - Back In The Jungle [Flamingo Recordings] 
07. Matierro - Dat Bass [Flashover Electro House] 
08. First State ft Relyk - Take The Fall [Black Hole Recordings] 
09. Andrew Bayer - Once Lydian [Anjunabeats] 
10. Bastille - Pompeii (Audien Remix) [Virgin] 
11. Giuseppe Ottaviani featuring Alana Aldea - Heal This Empty Heart (Extended Mix) [Black Hole Recordings]
12. Svenson - Sunlight Theory (Richard Durand Remix) [High Contrast Recordings] 

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Ferry's Fix February 2014

Exclusive live recording of LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad from Detonates Indoor Festival in 2005

LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad Live at Detonate Indoor Festival 2005

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Release Date: 18th February 2014


Tracklist:

1. Spirit Catcher feat. 72 Soul "Black Pitch"
2. Andrew Bayer & James Grant "Living"
3. Beckwith feat. Catherine Porter "Back To Love"
4. Lane 8 "Be Mine"
5. Erkka "Air Conditioner". 
6. Matt Lange "Only You"
7. Alfred Taylor "Anything"
8. DAVI "The Bay 6, Pt.2"
9. Dusky "Mr Man"
10. Vincenzo & Minako "Junebug" (Vocal Mix)
11. Jody Wisternoff feat Pete Josef "We Are Heroes" (J. Wiltshire Remix)
12. Lancelot feat. Antony & Cleopatra "Givin' It Up"

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Anjunadeep Pres. Deep House 02 (Bonus DJ Mix)

Radio show featuring an hour long mix from Ed Rush & Optical recorded in 2001 on BBC Radio 1's Breezeblock Show.

Marcus Intalex – Love & Happiness (31)
Stakka & Skynet – Clockwork (Underfire)
Bad Company – Spider (White Label)
Moving Fusion – Black Hole (Ram)
Stakka & KT – Altitude (White Label)
Ed Rush & Optical – White Lightning (Virus)
Unknown – Acid Track (Flex)
Bad Company – The Nine (White Label)
Ed Rush & Optical – Kerb Crawler (Virus)
Cause For Concern – Unknown (White Label)
Johnny L – Piper (XL Recordings)
Bad Company – Planet Dust (White Label)
Cause For Concern – Unknown (White Label)
Bad Company – Speed Ball (White Label)
Ant Miles – Chinatown (Ram)
Ed Rush, Optical, Rhyme Time – Canibal Run (Virus)
Stakka & Konflict – Bios Fear (White Label)
Ed Rush & Optical – Flight Data (Virus)
John B – Up All Nite (Metalheadz)

Ed Rush & Optical 'Breezeblock Mix' - BBC Radio1 23.01.2001

Peshay & PFM remix played by LTJ Bukem on Kiss FM on 8th May 1996

Tune ID - LTJ Bukem - Kiss FM - 08.05.1996 (Peshay & PFM remix)

Out soon on limited orange fire vinyl, WAV and mp3

Remember Your Roots - Dom & Roland

JACOB A & NEEVALD - Everything's Alright (INCL. Going Deeper REMIX) IS OUT NOW!

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Amtrac, Amine Edge & DANCE, Da Sunlounge, Tchami, Trav & Volta, Motez, Stacey Pullen, Alex Rubio, Digitaria, Luciano, Pete Oak, Vanilla Ace, James Silk, DeMarzo, Moonbeam, Blackfeel Wite, Marcelo Fiorela, Newbie Nerdz, Alex Justino, Marcato & Tiny Toon / Sex Panda, Angelo Fracalanza, Re Dupre, SASCH BBC, Ryan Blyth, Lazune, Marco Carola, Saccao & many more!

Going Deeper

Jacob A & Neevald - Everything's Alright (Going Deeper Remix) OUT NOW!

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As premiered by Mistajam on BBC Radio 1Xtra and forthcoming on Shogun Audio.

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Friction - Scatter (feat. Total Science) - MistaJam 1Xtra Premiere

Set taken from the blue note - more to come! 

Randall & MC Justyce @ BlueNote - 14-06-98 -

Last Night Of The Blue Note With Goldie & Randall. 

12-07-98-Randall B2B Goldie & MC FLUX & MC FATs

Part 1

Cedar - Equinox (Progression 1)

odyssey - expressions (lv 2)

LTJ Bukem - Demon Theme pt 1 and 2 (lv 1)

LTJ Bukem - Bookworm

LTJ Bukem - Horizons (lv 1)

Axis - Euphony

Moonchild - Sea town

Moonchild - Possible Worlds

LTJ BUkem - Music (lv 1)

LTJ BUKEM - MUZIK (Peshay Re-Work)

The Chameleon - Links (lv 1)

Universal - Groove Therapy (lv 1)


part 2

Funky Technicians Airtight Remix (lv 1)

Pariah - Catalyst

Makoto - Jupiters Field

Big bud - Freedom (lv 3)

Tayla - Resolution (lv 3)

Tayla - Dimensions (lv 2)

Tayla - Language

Intense - Shara (live) (lv 3)

Intense - Dark Skies (lv 2)

LTJ Bukem - Atlantis (lv 2)

Pablo - Do What You Gotta Do

Tha MBJ - Logical Progression Legends pt1

Taken from the album All Roads Lead To The Dancefloor

Carl Cox - Short Black

LTJ Bukem Tells it like it is!

Set from Tipper&Friends amazing event inside the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Florida May 2017. Good times being invited as a special guest to throw down a mellow cosmic drum’n'bass set as day turned to night in this stunning outdoor venue.

LTJ Bukem - Twilight Cosmic D&B Set @ Tipper & Friends, Spirit Of Suwannee Music Park 19th May 2017

Couple of little hickups but nothing major ENJOY!!!

Tracklist

1. Daydin - Picadilly Line
2. Kularis - Fruitopia
3. Fabio + Moon - Bugs Nightmare
4. Fabio + Moon - All So Simple
5. Fabio + Moon - Insanity
6. Fabio + Moon - Disco Brain Damage
7. Kramer - Memorial
8. Kopel - Unreal
9. Alex Carroll -  Mud, Sweat N Gear
10. Teknosis - In For The Kill
11. Teknosis - Realize Your Dreaming

Progression Sessions Vol.1


LTJ Bukem - 
Marky and Spy totally capturing the feel of the original, brought up to date, nice to be able to relive the 93 vibes.
Jack Frost - 
Atlantis is beautifully reworked by marky without losing any of the original style . Instantly recognised by dnb fans from the start 
EZ Rollers - 
A momentous rework of a stone cold DnB classic.
Technicolour - 
SPY has really delivered here. A rough and rugged interpretation of a true classic.
Jay Rome - 
this is def one of my fave remix this year...as the original was a big hit in the past this will have the same effect when it gonna be released....this is a big dancefloor smasher.
Command Strange - 
I love the original and love this one! big remix! the most desirable of all the tunes for me
Kasper - 
I had a chance to hear it at my first experience at Fabric Night Club in the UK. Simply beautiful. 
Malaky - 
Another all time classic brought perfectly up to date.Beefed up breaks on top of those classic samples,but still does the original justice.This tune will always take me back!!!!!

LTJ Bukem -  Return to Atlantis Marky & SPY Rework - goodlooking Records


DJ Die - Music is one of my favourite tracks ever and the remix is top class!”
DJ Hype - I love the way this remix has not  lost the flavour of the original classic 
LTJ Bukem - Subtle and smooth rework, love how Technicolour introduces the original Music bells, fading them up in the mix, makes you almost not realize what your actually listening to, love it!
Bryan G - When I first heard this track it felt like a spiritual journey into music. This remix leaves me feeling exactly the same. Mad props to Technicolour, they rolled out one of the biggest classics in drum & bass.
Jack Frost - Music rework is like a brand new record but with that same class and instant appeal as the original recording .. Great record
Lenzman - My first piece of Drum & Bass vinyl was "Music" and I have to say that the Technicolour rework is stunning. A great re-imagining of the original.
EZ Rollers - When remixing a classic such as Music it is easy to get it wrong and difficult to get it right. Well, Mr Technicolour you got it so right! 10/10
Technicolour - 	'Music' is one of THE cornerstones of jungle to me, one of a handful of tracks that really laid a foundation for everything that has come to pass since. So I hope my deep reverence for the original comes through in the remix. 
Furney - Nice little re-hash of Bukems classic, the new elements swirl it up nicely and the rolling break rattles in your face faster than an Olympic gold medallist. The unforgettable bass hook, faithfully reproduced, make this a chin stoker and a leg shaker.  Don't miss this one.
Blu Mar Ten - True to the craft.
Jay Rome - Really love this remix by Technicolour....he still kept the great dreamy vibe of the original and made a solid update of it....Technicolour never does wrong.
Command Strange - It's really great remix, now this legendary track sounds fresh to the old spirit! BIG!
Malaky - Amazing rework of one of my all time favourites.Still got the vibes of the original but with a modern twist.Not an easy task to remix such a classic track,but Technicolour's got it spot on.Can't wait for this one!!!!!






LTJ Bukem - Music - Technicolour Rework - goodlooking Records

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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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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)

Remastered and uploaded in memory of Kemistry (R.I.P.) who was sadly taken from us 14 years ago today (25.04.99)






Kemistry & Storm & Goldie - Metalheadz (Brighton) 1996

Made in promotion of Digital's appearance in the Metalheadz hosted Room Two on Friday 21st June.

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Digital - FABRICLIVE x Metalheadz Mix

Digital's selection on this promo mix, one the Ipswich based producer made to mark his forthcoming appearance in the Metalheadz hosted Room Two on Friday 21st June, is absolutely vital. It's an easy term to band about, like "oh yeah dude, this tune is vital to the flow of the mix," or whatever, but there's a real aspect of classicly informed junglism about the breaks he chooses to unite. That fact might be totally unsurprising if you aware of the man's heritage within drum & bass so if not, here’s a short lesson…

After being involved with reggae soundsystems in his youth, between ’89 and ’91, the exponential scene around jungle and drum & bass started to bubble and Digital started hiring out his soundsystem and found his entry point into a scene that had people like Rupert Parkes, better known as Photek, already enamoured with it. With solo releases stretching all the way back to ‘Touch Me’ on Timeless Recordings in 1995 with Digital releasing ‘Niagra’/’Down Under’ on Metalheadz a year later. A regular on the scene ever since Digital went on to birth his own Function imprint, releasing Space Funk: The Archives 1995-2008 in May of 2009, chronicling his progression and career up until that date. 

Still as potent and precise in his DJing, Digital’s appearance at Metalheadz on Friday 21st June promises a lot with his core educated dynamics nestling amongst sets from Goldie, Calibre, Lenzman, Jubei, CMX, DJ Flight and One 87.

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Digital - Metalheadz Fabric mix

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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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