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About the CD:
For our 23rd episode we once again asked a friend of the site for their favourite all time CD. Andy Buchan is editor of Dubai's leading music and events publication, the fortnightly Infusion magazine. He's written for Mix Mag, DJ mag and Q magazine so he know's a thing or two about music. He's also one of the Dubai's best DJ's. Running his award winning alternative night Loaded and the famous dubstep and bass night SYNF amongst others. Andy has warmed up for anyone and everyone from 2ManyDJ's, to Norman Jay, Beardyman to Chase and Status and held down residencies at pretty much every quality venue in Dubai.

He originally picked Francios K's Choice disc... but as we just had a Choice disc from our last guest (We Luv's Ian Blevins) he also recommended Francios K's superb Essential Mix (Disc One). Which is a storming journey of starting with house and quickly moving into funk, disco, soul and everything in between. With from James Brown, Level 42, Maurizio, George Benson, Chaka Khan, Kyoto Jazz Massive to name a few... it's easy to see why Francios K has formed such legendary status with many of the finest selectors out there. If you love this mix... you're amongst very good company. Salute! 

023 - Francios K's Essential Mix - Disc 1 (2000) Recommended by Andy Buchan (Infusion Magazine)

Derrick carter - Dj Sneak and Derrick Carter Live @ the End, London

The Pleasure Room Years 1994 - 97

The third mix in the series of exclusive sessions documenting my time as resident DJ at back to basics club in Leeds, UK. 

For the full blog piece and track listing visit -

http://www.ralphlawson.co.uk/features/2014/12/8/the-pleasure-room-years-1994-1997
 

back to basics // The Pleasure Rooms Years // 1994-97

“Omó Ayé” means “child of life” in Yoruba.
This track is a celebration of existence — a ritual of rhythm, joy, and freedom.

Deep tribal percussion, ancestral chants, and warm Afro House grooves come together in a journey that honors the soul, the earth, and the dance.

Created with intention.
Made to move your spirit.


Feel the vibe, share the energy 🌍
#AfroHouse #OmóAyé #TribalGroove #SpiritualDance #Krapnoise #AfroDeep

Omó Ayé

“Think Out of the Box” is an experimental journey through sound — where futuristic rap vocals meet progressive electronic atmospheres. A fusion of sharp rhythms, heavy vocal effects, and evolving synth layers creates an immersive, boundary-breaking experience. Designed to challenge conventions and ignite imagination, this track invites you to step beyond the ordinary and truly think out of the box

Think Out Of The Box

Third Healing (Long Play)

Buy on bandcamp

Godheals The House - Third Healing (Long Play)

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DJ Vibe

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392 - DJ Vibe - Magic Sessions - Disc 2 (1997)

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Misc Mixes

495 - DJ Mag's International Allstars: DJ Heather (2003)

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Marshall Jefferson

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

Recorded Live Saturday May 5th 2012, San Diego CA (Warehouse)

Doc Martin Live @ Art of Sound San Diego - 5-5-2012

Last Smokescreen at the Maze, INLAND KNIGHTS

IK Last Smokescreen Maze

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