Soweto Swamp flows fired up the Girl strips the Y leaving my genetics bent X0X0 drums rolling rhyme 🎱 uh oh!
UR makIN me minTe

reminds me of clubbing in the west end 93/94. So many amazing nights back then. RIP trouble, absolute Kiss FM ledgend and all round top DJ

Wall Of Sound - Penetration	 Child Of Slan - Always Say Ever (Forever Jazzy Mix)	 Ebony Soul I Can Hardly Wait - (Eightball Vocal Mix)	 Groove Thing - Jazzy's Nice Thing 1	 The Funky Fusion Band - Soweto Stomp	 The Girl! - Fired Up (Fired Up Dub)	 Joi Cardwell - Goodbye (New Vocal Mix)	 Robert Aaron - Sax In The Ozone (Safe Sax Mix)	 Lectroluv - Dream Drums (Junior Vasquez All Over The Sound Factory Mix)	 Lectroluv - The Difference (Of A Different Funk Mix)	 Wave - Enjoy Life (Surreal Mix)	 The African Dream - African Spirits	 Tiny Bubbles - The Hands Of A Raindrop (Erotic Club Dub)	 250 Lbs. Of Blue - Risin' To The Top (Stand, Rise-N-Clap)	 Lectroluv - Struck By Luv

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About the cd:
A superb surprise episode for 041 in the series. Massive thanks to Nick Sneddon for sending over some epic CDs recently. We are really happy to feature more downtempo CDs... it feels like the recovery soundtrack to countless nights clubbing and those sun kissed days that followed (well maybe not so much if you grew up in the UK).

Considering this came out in 1996, it features some simply gorgeous deep house and laid back electronic which go onto cement why DJ Harvey is a cult dj amongst fans and fellow spinners. It's a pleasure not just remember my own collection, but have other people send in theirs. And it's even better discovering that there's hundreds of other classics out there which need to be shared with everyone. Thanks again for the good vibes.


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029 - Late Night Sessions mixed by DJ Harvey (1996)

Derrick Carter is a firm favorite since hearing this.  I can't remember if we made it in to the Temple that night, or even if we were we old enough to get in at this stage.

Derrick Carter on Anto Mooney's show 1996

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Shout out to Jonny Thornhill, friend of the site and fellow Dubai selector for the superb recommendation! It's not a particularly old one... but a classic none the less!

140 - Electric Chair Saved My Life mixed by the Unabombers (2008)

Next up in our mix series is Ron Trent 🩷

We know many of you have been waiting for this one...

We're overjoyed to finally be able to share the recording from a night in The Bowl with the pioneering DJ, producer, and architect for much of today's house music; Ron Trent.

Known for sets that embody the essence of soul, his performance from last Summer was undoubtedly a highlight for many.

Ron Trent at The Bowl [ Live from We Out Here 2024 ]

Here'z yet another 1 of the tapez from my collection that made it'z roundz. This 1 is special 2 me since my brother Frankie Knuckles signed my copy @ his 'Motivation' Compilation record release party @ Spec's Record Store in South Beach Miami during the WMC 2002'. I was with my sister Maria enjoying Frankie's set & watching people come in & serving the floor like a runway! lol
Man I miss Frankie... His spirit will live on through these mixtapes.

Enjoy,

Manny Cuevas
aka
DJ M-TRAXXX
aka
Professor Jack-Attack


Psalms 150=Jesus Music

Manny Cuevas'z Tapez

Frankie Knuckles Live on 102.7 FM WBMX, Chicago 1986' (Manny'z Tapez)

Let'z roll back 30 yrz... WOW!!! Believe that!!?? 30 yrz already. Anyhow, Here we capture Mr. Frankie Knuckles recorded live from the Sound Factory Bar for The Hot 97 All Night House Party Mixshow. Brother goes DEEP as usual, playing signature tracks that only Frankie can play.
I really love this tape... another 1 of my favez!!
Frankie's spirit will continue live on with these time capsules on these tapez I've saved throughout the yearz.

U Will Enjoy!!

Manny Cuevas
aka
DJ M-TRAXXX


Psalms 150 = I Came 2 Educate

Frankie Knuckles - Hot 97 All Night House Party, NYC 6-10-95' (Manny'z Tapez)

My unleased single with deep Afro melodic tech vibes. Released on 1 April 2026.

DARREN JAMES - BE YOURSELF (DJs Edit)

Hardcore

Every time i feel

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Massive shout out to Drew in Ohio again! Man be on fire!

Credits:
Compiled By – Richard Breeden
DJ Mix – Derrick Carter
Executive-Producer – Richard Breeden

Notes:
Track 8 is listed as Wormhole but is actually (Always Wid) Deepump.
Comes in standard jewel case with cardboard slipcase.
℗&© 1998 Ark21/Pagan Records

Pagan Offering

273 - Pagan Offering mixed by Derrick Carter (1998)

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Eight Ball: The Sound Of New York

689 - The Sound Of New York by Paul Trouble Anderson (1994)

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

689 - The Sound Of New York by Paul Trouble Anderson (1994)

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