David Morales | 1992 The Haçienda 10th Birthday

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

Primitive Electronic Rhythms EP
Label - Boogie Cafe
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On Primitive Electronic Rhythms, London-based producer Rob Redford dives deep into the soulful lineage of house music, delivering four analog-rich cuts that echo the spirit of Glen Underground, Ron Trent, and the Prescription-era greats. The EP blends spiritual grooves, warm synth work, and hypnotic percussion into a sound that feels both classic and completely fresh.

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Casey Screams - Megatronic (Gabriel Ramos, Mac & Dozz Remix) is out now!!

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Louie Vega

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432 - Ten Years of Strictly Rhythm mixed by Louie Vega - Disc 1 (1999)

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Marshall Jefferson

580 - Welcome To The World Of Marshall Jefferson - Disc 1 (2001)

581 - Welcome To The World Of Marshall Jefferson - Disc 2 (2001)

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Kenny Dope

592 - Master At Work - The Kings Of House - Disc 1 (2005)

Cigarettes After Sex - Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby(J.P.Velardi & Rob.Hilgen Rework)

Derrick Carter...essential mix 2002

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 DJ's 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.

1993

Essential Mix 1993-11-27 - Junior Boy's Own (Terry Farley & Pete Heller)

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

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