Back in the Day (part 4)

All of a sudden, like a clap of thunder in a clear sky, house music exploded in Amsterdam. It was September 1988, the end of the summer that the British had already dubbed "The Summer Of Love," and the birth of a new era in the capital.

Shrouded in steam and smoke, lit by furious, flashing strobes, Eddy de Clercq stands behind the turntables at the RoXY. Beaded with sweat, in deep concentration and completely at one with the music, he builds a compelling, hypnotising soundtrack of electronic beats and basslines. Uplifting house tracks alternate with beautiful, vocal garage and abstract, futuristic Detroit techno. Waves of energy shudder through the crowd, who whoop and cheer with each subsequent track. Football whistles blare, a siren begins to wail. Can you feeeel it? The temperature reaches boiling point as the dance floor explodes in yet another ecstatic climax. But then the DJ makes a radical change in tack. The musical rollercoaster hurtles on into the depths of the night, driven forward by an intense, biting acid track that makes the floor shake. Strange and estranging and going so deep that we seem for a moment to step into an intoxicating dreamworld where time no longer exists.

In the late summer of 1988, over the course of only a few weeks, the RoXY, a stylish, former cinema on the Singel in Amsterdam, grew into a veritable house temple: the dazzling centre of the capital's young house scene and a club whose fame in the years that followed would take on almost mythical proportions. Not only because of the music, but also due to the extravagant clientele, who knew how to create an amazing party atmosphere.

[00:00] Rhythm Is Rhythm - Strings Of Life
[03:48] Djum Djum - Difference
[05:33] Nightmares On Wax - Aftermath
[07:06] ?
[10:27] 4 For Money - Its A Moment In Time (Rising High Dub)
[13:07] Liaisons Dangereuses - Peut Etre...Pas
[18:12] Jamie Principle - Your Love
[22:25] Pete Shelley - Witness The Change
[26:31] The D.O.C. - Portrait Of A Masterpiece (Hip Hop 12" Extended Mix)
[30:45] ?
[33:50] Master C&J - Face It 
[35:55] Reese - Just Want Another Chance
[39:22] Lovechild - Sweet Ambience (Deep Dub)
[46:50] ?
[42:54] Chapter 1 - Unleash The Groove (E-Funk Mix)
[48:58] Suburban Knight - The Art Of Stalking
[51:01] Tyree - Acid Crash
[56:15] Ron Trent - Altered States

Comments, hints and suggestions are always welcome!

Derrick May @ RoXY, Amsterdam   28.09.1990

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808 - Essential Millennium - Paul Oakenfold - Disc 3 (1999)

Here'z yet another dope mixtape of my brother, Todd Terry. This could not have been a better day 2 post this than 2day'z date... July 28th, 2023' with tha release of my Re-Edit of Todd Terry & DJ Pierre'z joint 
"Funky Tees" (Manny Cuevas'z Puerto Rican Rum on Acid Re-Edit) - Freeze Records. Peep tha link below:
https://djtoddterry.ffm.to/manny_cuevas_edit

Other than that, enjoy some classic Todd with his Brooklyn styleee House Muzik!!!

Manny Cuevas
aka
DJ M-Traxxx
aka
Tha Teacha

Psalms 150=4realZ!!!

The Sound Of The NY Underground on Hot 97 ft, Todd Terry 12-9-94'(Manny'z Tapez)

Sound Factory Vol.17 CD/PROMO

Here is a audio re-run of the fortnightly show we do on Mixcloud live 8pm - 10pm Thursday 7th August featurning music from luminaries including Rob Redford, Deetron, Intr0beatz, Jon Dixon, Havantepe, Ian O'Donovan, Fred P, Mr.G, Mark Hand, Terrace and many more.
Thanks for listening x

Mixcloud Live : https://www.mixcloud.com/colindale2/
We do a live broadcast with visuals fortnightly Thursday night 8pm - 10pm and have a fantastic community in the message board. Come and join us......we're a friendly bunch. 

Tracklist
1. Rob Redford – The 14th Chapter
2. Cromie & Sage Caswell – Vines (Kyle Hall Remix)
3. Jimpster & Oveous – Flo (Dub)
4. Robert Owens – Inside My World
5. Deetron – Come Away Further
6. IntrObeatz – Hold Tight
7. Ian O’Donovan – True North
8. James Shinra – Hive Mind
9. Rkyv – Blood Loss (Jay Tripwire Remix)
10. Jon Dixon – Layers To This (LA Synthesis Remix)
11. Mr.G – Sounds of The Underground
12. Mark Hand – Lessons
13. Signals – Fusion Daze
14. Fred P – Tripping Out (On Escapism)
15. Terrace – Bassi(n)c
16. Vibert – French Window
17. Hyphen – Winter Sky
18. Havantepe – Rain On My Window (Stojche’s Overdub)
19. Biz – Detroit Is Burning
20. Jesus Loves The Acid – Ecstasy Club
21. Psyactron – Deep Shades Of Black
22. You & Me – Close To Me (Robert Hood Remix)
23. Sterac – Fear
24. Cosmic Collisions - Sunspots

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Artwork - Seb 'NIARK1' Feraut : https://niark1.com/

Abstrakt Dance Show - 07.08.2025

For the penultimate RA.1000, we take it back to the source with unreleased tapes from the private collection of Frankie Knuckles, the Godfather of House.

This is Pt.II, from 1996. The mix is provided courtesy of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation.

For RA.1000 Frankie Knuckles in full and all information on this unearthed audio, head to https://ra.co/podcast/1018 or 1000.ra.co

RA.1000 Frankie Knuckles Pt.II (1996)

Here'z another dope mixtape recorded live from a Detroit Rave feat Luke Slater & Kenny Larkin. Both living legends in Techno Music. I have 2 give propz 2 my Scottish brother Chris Low 4 setting me up with this back in 1994' 4 my then Deep Underground House Radio Show on 91.5 FM WPRK, Orlando, FL with DJ Cano & Yourz truly, Manny Cuevas.
Nothing but thee very best Motor City Muzik!!! Even though Luke is from tha UK, brother holdz it down as he always did. Mad respect 2 tha both of you.
Now World, This is True Techno!!!

Enjoy,

Manny Cuevas
aka
DJ M-TRAXXX

Psalms 150=I Came 2 Educate Thee Truth

Manny Cuevas'z Tapez

Luke Slater & Kenny Larkin - War In Detroit circa 1992’ (Manny’z Tapez)

Kai Cenat x Duke Dennis - (Mylonrae Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Orbulon's Return

Rockin Bass EP will be available from December 5, 2025 on all digital platforms.

1. Modari - Rockin Bass (Original Mix)
2. Modari - Call Me (Original Mix)

STPH378

Beatport

Modari - Rockin Bass EP (OUT ON  STEREOPHONIC)

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Blake Baxter

335 - Blake Baxter ‎– A Decade Underground (1998)

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Laurent Garnier

384 - Laurent Garnier's Excess Luggage: Mix In Detroit (2003)

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A very special 40th episode showcases arguably one of the best triple packs every released, especially considering it was relatively early in the timeline of mix cd history (1996). It features selections from Derrick Carter, Andrew Weatherall and Back to Basic's resident, Ralph Lawson.

We originally featured this CD in the early days of The Classic Mix CD Series, when it was recommended by Shindig's Scott Bradford as his most influential piece in his collection.

So it's fitting, that after more shouts out to use it from everyone on Facebook, that we feature all 3 discs for the 400th episode celebration. Thanks to everyone for getting involved all of the plays and positive messages.

Can me make it 500!?

Back to Basics: Cut the Crap

041 - Back to Basics 'Cut the Crap' - Andrew Weatherall / Disc 2 (1996)

Giant Step NYC presents SATSUKI

Satsuki (Danny Tenaglia Naked Mix)

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X-mix-4: Beyond the Heavens

665 - X-MIX 4 - Dave Angel 'Beyond The Heavens' (1995)

Puretone - Addicted To Bass (John Creamer & Stephane K 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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* 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

665 - X-MIX 4 - Dave Angel 'Beyond The Heavens' (1995)

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