Stetsasonic - This Is It, Y'all (Go Stetsa II) (1988) Jazzy Jeff - The Magnificent (2002) Cyprus Hill - I'm Still #1 (1997 Masters Of Ceremony - Cracked Out (Vocal) (1986) O.C. - Born 2 Live (1994) The Fugees - Killing Me Softly (1996) Mos Def Featuring Q-Tip & Tash – The Lyricist Lounge Vol.1 Presents: Body Rock (1998) OutKast - Player's Ball (1993) Beastie Boys - An Open Letter To NYC (2004) Roots Manuva - Join The Dots (2001) King Tee And Mixmaster Spade With The Compton Posse - Ya Better Bring A Gun (1987) Tupac - Oldschool (Sneak-E Pete edit) (2017) Low Profile - That's Y They Do It (1989) Demon Boyz - Recognition (1989) KRS One - Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) (1997) Stezo - To The Max (1989) Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth – Funky Technician (1990) Public Enemy - Do You Wanna Go Our Way??? (23 Skidoo Remix) (1999) Steady B - Bring That Beat Back(1986) DJ Format - Dope Pusher (2012) J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. – Strong Island (Blue Mix) (1988) A Tribe Called Quest - Excursions (1991) Eric B. & Rakim - Microphone Fiend (DJ Mark The 45 King Remix) (1988) Cash Money & Marvelous - A Real Mutha For You (1989) 3rd Bass - Products Of The Environment (1990) Gang Starr - Code Of The Streets (1994) Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full (Seven Minutes Of Madness - The Coldcut Remix) (1987) Toddy Tee Featuring Mix Master Spade – Gangster Boogie (1988) Kid 'N' Play - Last Night (1987) Jurassic 5 - Jayou (2004) Demon Boyz - Northside (1988) Kool G Rap & DJ Polo – Road To The Riches (1989) Pure P - Fonky President (2008) Cypress Hill - I Ain't Going Out Like That (1993) K-9 Posse - This Beat Is Military (Hard Corps Version) (1989) EPMD - The Big Payback (1989) Ice Cube - Bop Gun (One Nation) (1994) BDP - Jack Of Spades (Extended Remix) (1988) The 45 King - The Red The Black The Green (1989) A Tribe Called Quest - Luck Of Lucien (1992) Public Enemy - Brothers Gonna Work It Out (Remix) (1990) Kid 'N' Play - Gittin' Funky (UK 12" Remix) (1988) Cash Money & Marvelous - Mighty Hard Rocker (1988) 7A3 - Coolin' In Cali (1988) Stetsasonic - Talkin' All That Jazz (1988) Jungle Brothers - What "U" Waitin' "4"? ((Jungle Fever Mix)) (1990) 2 Live Crew - What I Like (1987) K-9 Posse - Turn That Down (1988) MC Duke - I'm Riffin' (English Rasta) (1989) BDP - You Must Learn (Live From Caucus Mountains Remix) (Extended Remix) (1989) 3rd Bass - Brooklyn-Queens (The UK Power Mix) (1990) Tuff Crew - My Part Of Town (Original) (1988) Young MC - Know How (1988) MC Shy D - Rapp Music Will Never Die (1985)
Thats How It Was! Mixed By Orignal Gidman
This mix is inspired by the Monday nights I attended at the club night "That's How It Is!" at Bar Rumba, Shaftsbury Avenue. London. Such special memories of these nights, listening to the likes of James Lavelle, Gilles Peterson, Ben Wilcox and particular guests like Alexander "Jazzanova" Barck spinning eclectic selections and taking the crowd on wonderful musical journeys. LISTEN HERE
It was a club on a Monday in London. I mean, Shaftesbury Avenue, inside the Trocadero. It was a club that I started up with James Lavelle at the time. So we’re talking about sort of mid-to-late 90s. And it was an amazing period of time for both of us in terms of where we were at as people making music or being connected to people making music at that time. You can talk about the beginnings of Mo’ Wax, the golden period of Talkin’ Loud, the magic of drum ’n’ bass, the growth of groups like Massive Attack and Portishead, the scene in Japan. The art scene coming out of the graffiti, New York, post-hiphop and the beatmakers. All of this is happening in this glorious period where you’re beginning to get the influence of the style magazines and Britain is slightly obsessed by Britpop, which is great because we’re kind of in the shadow of that.
Definitely, the music coming out of this is really significant and powerful. Suddenly you’ve got an element of confidence in British music. And that’s what’s weird about it being on a Monday night, we wanted it to be the hardcore. That’s why I put it on a Monday, the worst night of the week. You went down the steps and there was just this big sound and dark room. We just had to have little jam sessions as well. The Roots, Björk, Bono would all come down. But at the end of the day, James and I would be just be playing all this music. And we were the only ones who would have had it because we were releasing it. You know, DJ Krush records, The Roots records, drum ’n’ bass, Roni Size. I’d come in with dubplate platter of “Brown Paper Bag” then James would come in with a DJ Shadow album, then a Richie Hawtin remix of La Funk Mob or I’d come in with “Bug In The Bass Bin” by Carl Craig.
Then suddenly there’d be “Strangers” by Portishead, or some new, unreleased Massive Attack stuff. People would come to this club because that was where they would hear both James and me playing this music on acetate. We could afford to buy acetate because we were DJing and we had our own record labels. So we were cutting our own plates and almost having a bit of a competition between us. And so this is just the explosive time.
When [Shadow’s music] was released, it was another absolutely humongous record. He was just joining the dots between what we loved about instrumental hiphop productions, with a more experimental, digger mentality to how he was going about his productions. And obviously he’s one of the most highly regarded producers of all time( The Wire September 2019 - Issue 427) (GILLES PETERSON quoted from 'The Wire' September 2019 (Issue 427)
Tracklisting
Zero 7 – Spinning Dub (2000) Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – 1st Of Tha Month (The Kruder & Dorfmeister Session (Part 3)) (1995) DJ Shadow – In Flux (Alternative Interlude’93 (1994) 4 Hero = Les Fleur (2001) RAMP – Come Into Knowledge (1977) U.N.K.L.E. Vs The Major Force Orchestra - The Time Has Come (1994) Melaaz – Non Non Non (1994) Gangstar – Execution Of A Chump (No More Mr. Nice Guy Pt. 2) (1990) Portishead – Strangers (1994) K&D - Black Baby (1996) Dr Octagon – Blue Flowers (Prince Paul Remix) (1996) Massive Attack with Tracey Thorn - Protection (J Sw!ft Mix) (1995) Skylab – Seashell (1994) Jeru The Damaja – Come Clean (1993) Pete Rock – Walk On By (2001) The Fugees – Ready Or Not (1996) Jalal - Mean Machine 90 (1990) Spacek – Eve (JayDee Mix) (2000) Sa-Ra - Rosebuds (Main) (2004) Hairy Diamond – Givin Up (Full Length Mix) (2000) Bjork - I Miss You (Dobie's Rub Part Two - It's A Hip Hop Thing) (1996) DJ Vadim – The Piano Song (Part 2) (2000) Automator with Kool Keith - A Better Tomorrow (Z-Trip Final Mix 1) (1999) Massive Attack – Bluelines (1991) Urban Species – Listen (1994) Count Basic– Hide & Seek (K&D Remix) (Unknown) Bomb The Bass – Bug Powder Dust (K&D Sessios) (1995) DJ Eclipse - Dedication (Main Mix) (1996) Blueboy – Remember Me (1997) Marlena Shaw – Woman Of The Ghetto (Live) (1974) Soul II Soul – Back To Life (Club Mix) (1989) Intelligent Hoodlum – Back To Reality (Drum & Bass Mix) (1990) Boozoo Bajou - Under My Sensi (Thievery Corporation Mix) (1999) Rob Dougan – Clubbed To Death (Kurayamino Variation) (1995) Coldcut – Beats & Pieces (1987) Beastie Boys – 33% God (1989) Dodge City Productions – As Long As We're Around (Dub Dance) (1993) Nadirah Shakoor – Touched My Soul (2002) Turntable Terranova – 29 (1996) Jungle Brothers – Ultimatum Ultra Mix (Jungle Beats/Jungle Bass) (1996) Restless Soul – Here Come One (2000) Nuyorican Soul Featuring India - Runaway (Original Flava 12”) (1997) The Roots – Thought @ Work (2002) Coldcut – The Payback Mix (Coldcut Meets The Godfather) (1988) Cymande – Brothers On The Slide (1974) Ballistic Brothers – Cubafro Con Amigas (1997) Cesaria Evora – Angola (Carl Craig’s Remix) (2003) Marschmellows – Soulpower (Jazzanova Reworked Soul Power) (Extended Version) (1998) Stereotyp Meets Al'Haca - Blaze 'N Cook (PKs Jiggy Mix) (2005) Chateau Flight – Prism (2000) Friends From Rio – Os Escravos De Jo (Da Lata Remix) (2002) United Future Organisation – Friends… We’ll be (Jazzanova Mix) (1998) Bebel Gilberto Tanto Tempo (Peter Kruder's Cidade Maravilhosa Remix) (2001) La Funk Mob – Motor Bass Get Phunked Up (Ritchie Hawtin Electrophunk Remix) (2004) Alistair Colling Vs Tortured Soul – When You Find Your Love... Hold On (2000) Motorbass – Flying Fingers (1996) Zero 7 - Distractions (Block 16 Remix) (2002) Innerzone Orchestra - Bug In The Bassbin (4 HeroMix) (1996) Markus Enochson feat E-Man - Sweetlove (Alex Phountzi Instrumental) (2004) Zero 7 Vs Mos Def - Umi Says (Unreleased Promo) (2004) Quantic - Mishaps Happening (Quantic Beat Mix) (2004) Kenny Dope - The Illout (Main) (2000) Photek - Mine To Give (2000) Daft Punk - Teachers (Extended Mix) (1997) Masters At Work Present Nu Yorican Soul - The Nervous Track (1993) Beanfield - The Season (Swag's Vocal Mix) (2000) Phil Asher - Namby It Aint (I Aint Sorry) (Vocal version) (2005) Nathan Haines Featuring Verna Francis - Earth Is The Place (2001) Bougie Soliterre - Besides You (Tiefschwarz Remix) (2001) The Amalgamation Of Soundz - Eric (1996) Ian Pooley - What's Your Number (Jazzanova Renumber) (1998) Paperclip People - Throw (1994) Erro - Don't Change (Main Mix) (2001) 4 Hero - Hold It Down (Bugz In The Attic's Co-Operative Mix) (2002) Fauna Flash - Tel Aviv (Peter Kruder's Bum Rush The Discotheque Remix) (2001) Josh One - Contemplation (King Britt Funke Remix) (2002) Air Frog - Bon Voyage (Original) (2001) Sequel - Upsolid (2000) Kaidi Tatham Featuring Izzi - Betcha' Did (Landslide Remix) (2001) The Aztec Mystic A.K.A DJ Rolando - Knights Of The Jaguar (1999) Les Gammas - All Of Me (Beanfield Remix) (2000) United Future Organisation – Transworld (Quantic mix) (2002) Roni Size Reprazent – Heroes (Kruder's Long Loose Bossa) (1997) DJ Krush - Yeah (Alex Reece Remix) (1995) Minus 8 – The Sweetest Sounds (1996) Attica Blues - Blueprint (Photek Remix) (1995) Roni Size Reprazent - Brown Paper Bag (1997) Suv - Do You Remember Me? (2002) DJ Suv & DJ Patife - Inta Outa (Surge Remix) (2003) Grand Unified Featuring Kadeem - Music Makes Me Feel This Way (2000)
HIP HOP BEFORE HIP HOP “The Ghetto Code”
This mix was inspired by an initial discussion with Billy ‘Daniel’ Bunter about Sly & The Family Stone’s 1971 album – “There's A Riot Goin' On”, an album often described as the early blueprint for Hip-Hop. “An album rich in militant social commentary and ground breaking production techniques”. I then spent many hours in the record room digging for artists and albums produced in those early years before the term ‘Hip-Hop’ was coined - artists that shone a light on social and political issues, records that included lo-fi production techniques, anything where the vibe of Hip-Hop could be felt or heard in the lyrics, in the cadence of the poetry, in spoken word, in speeches of the time, and in the beats and the breaks – tracks that would shape the early blueprint and foundation of hip-hop.
As the great Chuck D recently said “Well we were asking questions that ain’t getting answered by the society, at least we need the music to say something…. So it was a snowball effect.. a black snowball effect in our neighbourhood especially, so obviously it bled to the music and reciprocated back and forth”.
So this mix isn’t just a list of tracks that would later be sampled by producers in Hip-Hop (of course many were) but more a collection of records that I feel fed into that ethos, that vibe…. that code …. The Ghetto Code. LISTEN HERE
Tracklisting
Willie Hutch – Brother‘s Gonna Work It Out 24 Carrot Black – Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth Funkadelic – What Is Soul Sam Dees - Child Of The Streets Curtis Mayfield – The Other Side Of Town The Temptations – Ball Of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today) Funkadelic – Nappy Dugout Sly & The Family Stone – Poet The Escorts – Brother The Last Poets – When The Revolution Comes The Last Poets – Black Is Chant Curtis Mayfield – Cannot Find A Way Parliament – Dr. Funkenstein James Brown – Down And Out In New York City Gil Scott-Heron – Billy Green Is Dead (Alt. Take) Stevie Wonder – Village Ghetto Land Lightnin' Rod – The Shit Hits The Fan Again Gary Byrd – Are You Ready For Black Power Parliament – P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up) Baby Huey And The Baby Sitters - Hard Times Sly & The Family Stone – Africa Talks To You “The Asphalt Jungle” The Undisputed Truth – Lil’ Red Ridin’ Hood Donny Hathaway - Lil’ Ghetto Boy Marvin Gaye – Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) The Last Poets – Black People What Y’All Gon’ Do Chant The Last Poets – Black People What Y’All Gon’ Do Whatnauts – Why Can’t People Be Colours Too? James Brown – The Boss James Brown – Hot Pants James Brown – The Payback The Undisputed Truth - Poontang Esther Phillips – Home Is Where The Hatred is Tower Of Power – Back On The Streets Again Lightnin' Rod With Jimi Hendrix – Doriella Du Fontaine Marvin Gaye – What’s Going Gon Stevie Wonder – You Haven’t Done Nothin The Staple Singers – I’ll Take You There Dr. John – Right Place, Wrong Time James Brown – Funky President James Brown – Soul Power Parliament – Big Footin’ Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke Syl Johnson – Different Strokes Sly & The Family Stone – Family Affair The Whole Darn Family – Seven Minutes Of Funk The Staple Singers – Respect Yourself Bobby Womack – Across 110th Street The Escorts – Corruption The Last Poets – Mean Machine Chant The Last Poets – It’s A Trip Frankie Cocker – Radio Excerpt James Brown - Say It Loud I’m Black And I’m Proud James Brown – Give It Up Or Turn It Loose 5th Dimension – Let The Sunshine In Lightnin' Rod – Sport Curtis Mayfield – (Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below, We’re All Going To Go Sarah Webster Fabio – Sweet Songs Curis Mayfield – Pusherman Skull Snaps – I’m You’re Pimp Isley Brothers – Fight The Power Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Mountain – Long Red Honey Drippers - Impeach The President Sly & The Family Affair – Luv N’ Haight The Chi-Lites - (For God’s Sake) Give More Power To The People Camile Yarbrough – All Hid Marvin Gaye – Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler
The Bleep Test
I put this 2 hour mix together back in May 2022 for the launch weekend of a new online radio station - [(LIVEandDIRECTRadio.com)]
Focusing on the Bleeps, Breaks & Bass era of the early 90's..... Enjoy. LISTEN HERE
Tracklisting
Candy Flip - evolution The Step - Yeah You Doggy– Neurosilence (Unreleased) Unique 3 - Weight For The Bass (3 Ton Mix) Renegade Soundwave - Ozone Breakdown Orbital - Omen Transphonic - You Make Me Feel So Good (Fourplay Mix) Terry Hunter - Madness (Armando's House Mix) Renegade Soundwave - Thunder 2 MK - Somebody New Unique 3 - The Theme The Concrete Beat – It's Not The Way To Do It Exocet - Saftey Zone DJ Mink Featuring The K.I.D & Carruthers – Hey! Hey! Can U Relate Krush - Jack's Back M.C. Showbizz and The Lap 1 Crew – Gotta Turn The Music Up (Critical-Core Mix) Paris Grey - Don't Lead Me Demonik – Labyrinthe N-R-Gee Posse – Themes C + M Connection – Bio Rhythms Bleeps Anonymous – The Revenge Of Betty Bleep LFO – Brainstorm Fantasy U•F•O – Fantasy (Club Cut Mix) Energize – Report To The Dancefloor (Electro Mix) Nightmares On Wax – Dextrous (Original Mix) Nexus 21 - No Statues Rhythmatic– Take Me Back (Bass Head Mix) Chapter 1 - Unleash The Groove (Love In Sheffield Mix) The Wizard And The Prince – The Wiz Is A Genius Juno - Soul Thunder Mental Gernerarion - Slam (Mental Coma Dub) 100 Hz - Subconcious (Hebephrenic Mix) Satin Storm - Kick Up A Sound Boy LFO - Track 4 Original Clique - Come To Papa Forgemasters - Shall We... Hypersonic - Dance Tones (Stoned Mix) Constant Ritual – Hard Way To Come Turntable Overload – T.T.O. (O.T.T) Toxic - Original Style Sweet Exorcist - Testone 4 (Remix) 4 For Money - Its a Moment in Time (Rising High Dub) Nightmares On Wax – Aftermath (LFO Remix) Nexus 21 - Self Hypnosis (Mr Whippy Remix)
Thursday 16 June 2022
Another Place - Another Time Mixed By Original Gidman
This mix is a trip back to "Another Time - Another Place". LISTEN HERE
Throughout the summer of 89 through to 1990 and into 1991, Myself and a group of friends aka The Chaos Clan would experience a musical and cultural journey like many others around the country, searching for something different than the normal !
Illegal parties, raves and gatherings sprung up all around our local area in Folkestone and surrounding villages, with psychedelic nights held in "sweatbox" venues such as "Bottoms", "Heroes", "The Labour Hall", "Toffs" and "The Soundhouse". Hazy memories of open-air all-nighters down at "The Zig-Zag path and Toll Road", also at the bottom of the Whites Cliffs of Dover and larger venues such as "The Metronome" have stayed with me.
During these times, life changing expereinces were had and friendships were formed... which have lasted to this day....
This 3 hour mix is a journey through the sounds of that time, a personal selection of tracks played by the Room 6 lads.... Jeff, DJ TNT, Deckstalker, Mr G along with fav's of that era played by myself and Gary C aka "G-Force".
Of course this mix isn't a comprehensive list, its simply tracks that I remember from the time... tracks that got played in "Another Time - Another Place".
Tracklisting
Westbam – The Cabinet Of Dr. Westststein Primal Scream – Come Together (Weatherall Mix) Beats International – Dub Be Good To Me Cry Sisco – Afro Dizzi Act! Izit – Stories Happy Mondays – Hallelujah (Club Mix) Soul II Soul – Back To Life (Club Mix) Joanne Law – First Time Ever (12” Mellow Groove) Bocca Juniors – Raise (63 Steps To Heaven) Johnson Dean Feat. Lynda Law – Somebody Somewhere Black Country Mix) The Shamen – Hyperreal (Selector) Deee-Lite - What Is Love? (Holographic Gotee Mix) African Business – African Business (Fantafro Mix) Ravebusters - Rave Bass' In Bangin' (Bass Mix) Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock – It Takes Two (Tuff Audio Mix) (Take 1) Joyce Sims – Walk Away (House Club Version) JVC Force – It’s a Force Thing (Instrumental) Guarranteed Raw – I'll Make Your Body Sweat (Space Opera Mix) Mr Fingers – Washing Machine Tuff Crew – My Part Of Town (Remix) Droid – Hypnosis Patti Day – Right Before Your Eyes (House Vocal) Orange Lemon – Dreams Of Santa Anna (Extended Mix) Mac Sample – House Inspector Turntable Orchestra - You're Gonna Miss Me (Hardcore Club Remix) Twin Hype - For Those Who Like To Groove Corporation Of One – The Real Life Sugar Bear – Don’t Scandalise Mine (Vocal Mix) Orange Lemon – The Texican (Club Mix) Rebel MC – Street Tuff (Longsy D Remix) Plus One – It’s Happenin’ Rubberman – Rubberman Rock Da House ME2 – Something Unreal (Mix 1) Terry Hunter – Madness (Original Armando Mix) Ellis D – Took My Love Away (Factory Mix) Ezee Posse – Everything Starts With An E Home Boys Only – Turn It Out (Hip-House) Bomb The Bass – Don't Make Me Wait (Maximum Frequency Mix) Nitzer Ebb – Getting Closer (Trance Mix) Gino Latino - Welcome (Land Of Oz Excursion Mix) Brooklyn Express – Sixty-Nine Renegade Soundwave – The Phantom (Turntable Scratch) Lake Eerie – The Nightmare (It's Over For You) (Club Mix) Dionne – Come Get My Lovin’ DNA – La Serenissima (The Raw Mix) Ma Trag – Hard Passion (Club Mix) Transphonic – You Make Me Feel So Good Debbie Malone – Rescue Me Midnight Fantasy – Why Cry (Bones Break) V.I.M. - Maggie’s Last Party (Club Mix) Seduction – Seduction (Vocal Club Mix) Frankie Bones – Call It Techno (Technocolor Dub) Key Tronics Ensemble – Calypso Of House (Paradise Mix) The Beloved – Sun Rising NY House Authority – Apt 3a (Original Mix) Eon – Infinity (Space Time Mix) Brooklyn Funk Essentials – Change The Track (London Groove) Silver Bullet – Bring Forth The Guillotine (The Ben Chapman Remix) Renegade Soundwave – Ozone Breakdown (Original Version) Adamski – Love and Life M.C. Showbizz and The Lap 1 Crew – Gotta Turn The Music Up - Gotta Turn The Music Up (Critical-Core Mix) Think Tank – Hack One Frankie Bones – Just As Long As I Got You (Club Mix) The D.O.C. - Portrait Of A Masterpiece (CJ's Ed-Did-It Mix) Adventures Of Stevie V. - Dirty Cash (Money Talks) (Dime And Dollar Mix) Impedance – Tainted Love (Underground Mix) The Beat Club – Security (Midnight Club Mix) Petra & Co. – Just Let Go (Dub Mix) Clubland feat. King Bee – Let’s Get Busy (Snap! Attack Full Length Mix) Brooklyn Boyz Choir – Say Rayo! Brooklyn (Guido's House Mix) The Break Boys - Listen To The Rhythm Flow (Notice The 808 Bass Mix) Ambience – The Adored Tricky Disco – Tricky Disco Longsy D’s House Sound – Mental Ska (The Rap) Richie Rich Featuring Ralphi Rosario– You Used To Salsa
Tuesday 29 March 2022
1987 - The Forgotten Year
This mix is dedicated to a year in house music that for me is often overlooked. Much has been said and written about 1986 - the Year of Acid and of course also 1988 - ""The Summer Of Love. However, for me 1987 was that wonderful time where all the elements came together, and the warehouse parties around the country began to reflect this.
Public Enemy - Rebel Without A Pause (Instrumental) Code 61 - Drop The Deal Derek B – Get Down Big Tony and The TF Crew – Let's Party (Trick Mix) Eric B & Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (Derek On Eric Remix) A Split Second – Flesh Public Enemy – Don’t Believe The Hype (Dub Edit) Coldcut – Say Kids (Swinger Beats) Touch – Without You (Vocal) Acts Of Madmen – The Dream Bomb The Bass – Beat Dis M.A.A.R.S – Pump Up The Volume (12” Version) Hipnosis – Droid Nitro Deluxe – This Brutal House (UK Edit) Out Of Control – Watcha Gonna Do L.A. Mix – Don't Stop (Jammin') T-Coy – Carino Joe Church - Don't You Wanna Be Mine Doctor Derilict - Dance Doctor (12” Version) Criminal Element Orchestra - Put The Needle To The Record Masters At Work – Alright Alright Cleavage – Barah Cappella – Bauhaus Model 500 - Sound Of Stereo Mystery – Mystery Girl (Club Version) E.S.P. – Let’s Move (12” Radio Mix) Bang The Party - I Feel Good All Over Mr. Fingers – Starz The Endless Poker's – ! The Poke ! On The House - Give Me Back The Love Cut To Shock Feat. E.F. Cuttin' - Put That Record Back On (Acid Remix) Wally Jump Jr. & The Criminal Element – Turn Me Loose In-Sync. Feat Jerry Edwards - Sometimes Love (Ozone Club Mix) Phuture – Acid Tracks (Club 12” Mix) E.S.P. – It’s U (12” Vocal Mix) House Hustlers – Show U How To Jack Secret Secret - We Came To Jack Front 242 – Masterhit Kenny "Jammin" Jason & Fast Eddie Featuring Paris Grey – Don't Want It (Club Mix) Ce Ce Rogers – Someday (Original 12” Mix) Liz Torres Featuring Edward Crosby – Can't Get Enough (12” Club Mix) Dezz & Grant – The House Is On Fire The Cover Girls – Because Of You (Done Properly Dub) Jump St. Man - B-Cause Mickey Oliver Featuring Tage – Just A Tease (House Mix) Duane & Co - J. B. In Heat Blaze – If You Should Need A Friend Liddell Townsell – Party People Jack Your Body (Club Mix) Armando – Downfall Sterling Void & Paris Brightledge – It's Allright (12” House Mix) Nitzer Ebb – Join In The Chant Jellybean – Jingo (UK Remix) Fallout – The Morning After (Sunrise Mix) A Black Man, A Black Man And Another Black Man – I Believe Two In A Room – Somebody In The House Say Yeah! Radio Free – All You Can Do Is Dance 2 House People Featuring Cynthia M – Move My Body Steve "Silk" Hurley – Jack Your Body LNR – Work It To The Bone Krush – Jack’s Back Kenny "Jammin" Jason With "Fast" Eddie Smith – Can U Dance (Club 12” Mix) House People – Godfather Of House Risqué Rythum Team – That’s The Beat Project Democracy Featuring China – ¿Es Un Sueño Tu Amor? Rocky Jones – The Choice Of A New Generation (Original Deep Underground Club 12” Miz) Risqué Rythum Team – The Jackin’ Zone White Knight – White Knight Jacks (Club Mix) Fingers Inc. – Distant Planet (Distant Club Version) Chicago Music Syndrome – Work It Ralphi Rosario feat. Xaviera Gold - You Used To Hold Me (Kenny Jason's Mix) House Master Boys - House Nation Mr. Lee - I Can't Forget Company B - Perfect Lover (Dub Version) The Children - Freedom (Original Factory Club 12 Mix) The Night Writers - Let The Music (Use You) (Original 12' Club Mix) Master C & J - In The City (Original 12' Club Mix) 2 Puerto Ricans A Blackman And A Dominican - Do it Properly Adonis - No Way Back (Vocal) Tyree - Acid Over Joe Smooth - The Promised Land (Original Club 12 Mix) The Beat Masters - Rok Da House Pierre's Pfantasy Club - Fantasy Girl Blake Baxter - Forever And A Day Rhythim Is Rhythim - Strings of Life (FLAMBOYANT MIX) Armando - Land Of Confusion Loleatta Holloway - So Sweet (Original Club 12 Mix)
Friday 7 January 2022
Another Night at Equinox '93-94'
Following on from my previous mix "One Night At Equniox '92-93", this new mix continues in the same vain.....
Millwaukes or "The Fun House" as it was known, was one of the first legally all-night licensed clubs in the UK, hosting regular events from Helter Skleter, ESP and of course Equinox.
What was great about those nights was the consistant and amazing DJ line up's. With it being centrally located, it would capture both Midland/Northern based DJ's heading south and London DJ's heading north.
This mix is my homage to those very special nights. That legendary 25k Cerwin Vega + 5k Sub Base sound system, that would pummel your ribcage with its earth shattering sub base. The combination of jungle rhythms alongside 4 the floor piano bangers and techno stompers. The intimacy that was created by the DJ being so near to the crowd... and what a crowd and what a vibe.....
All hail "The King Of Clubs".
Of course, this mix isn't a comprehensive list, its simply tracks that I remember, tracks that got played by some of my favourite DJ's during my times at Milwaukees, Dj's such as Ratty, Tango (RIP), DJ SS, DJ Clarkee, Ellis Dee, Top Buzz, Slipmatt, Fat Controller, Mastersafe and so many others.
Armagedon - News At Ten (Jumpin Jack Frost Remix) Ruff With The Smooth - Sounds Superior Cold Sensation - Bang To The Rhythm (Breakbeat Mix) Jack N Phil – We Are Unity Bash Street Kids - Fuzzyfelt DJ Trace & Ed Rush - Don Bad Man Nasty Habits - Mayday, Mayday (Remix) EQ - Total Xstacy 93 Smooth But Hazzardous - Push Up The Levels Jim Polo - The Night Rider Chaos & Julia Set - Fear The Future MC Lethal - Prince Of Darkness (Raw Mix) Skanna - Night Stalker Orca - 4AM Double Vision - What Kind Of Freind Dance Conspiracy - Dub War (Pascal & Sponge Remix) Dj Unknown - Untitled (Side B) Tango - Feel Free ('93 Dubplate Mix) The Untouchables – N'Joi This Tango - Cant Stop The Rush ('93 Remix) Jim Polo - Voyager DJ Unknown - Untitled (Mix 1) Hedgehog Affair - The Pipe The Man From Formation - Untitled MC Lethal - Prince Of Darkness (DJ Nex Return To The Dark Ages Remix) Bass Influence - Let it Rip First Floor - Plight Of The Innovatotrs Aurora - Firin' On All Cylinders K-Rox Featuring DJ Monita - I Can't Go On Oaysis - Incredible Bass (Slipmatt Remix) Bounty Killer - Brighter Future Rotating Heads - Dark Secrets (Wishdokta's Mash-Up Mix) Tango & Ratty - Tales From The Darkside (Mickey Finn & Bay B Kane Remix) Omni Trio - Renegade Snares (Foul Play VIP Remix) DJ Ratty - Bouncing International Rude Boyz - Paragone (Remix) Naughty Naughty Vol.1 - Unitiled DJ Ileagle - Testify DJ's Unknown - Untitled (Side A) Remarc - One 4 Da Vibes Overdubb - Ruffplate Overdubb - Eruption (Original Mix)
More Goodness For You.... 92' Mixed By Original Gidman
Following on from Good For You 92'... this is Part 2
"1992..... the raves got bigger and better as the scene catered for the every increasing popularity of the culture. Promotors such as Fantazia, Dreamscape/ESP, Perception, Raindance, Universe, Telepathy, Spiral Tribe, World Dance, Ektos and many more put on legal and illegal open air events. Regular club nights with all night licences, up and down the county like Millwaukes, The Eclipse, Shelly's, Club Kinetic, Labrynth, Sterns, AWOL, Orange would be packed every weekend.
Like so many, myself and crew would travel up and down the country, every weekend... hitting as many of these nights as we could. Particular nights that stand out would be Perception's 'Real Dream' in Longleat Safari Park, Fantazia's 'One Step Beyond' at Castle Donninghton, Dreamscape IV at the Sanctuary and Dreamscape V in Hull, World Dance in Lydd Airport and, AWOL at the Paradise.
Of course, this mix isn't a comprehensive list, its simply tracks that I remember, tracks that got played by some of my favourite DJ's during 1992 whether it was in a field, under a marque or big top or in a club..... these tracks will always remind me of 92.... More Goodness For You."
Tracklisting
M.A.N.I.C - I'm Coming Hardcore Ray Keith - Mordeeb Zero B - Lock Up (Monolith Mix) 2 Bad Mice - 2 Bad Mice (Remix) Ray Keith - Tapes Mix 3 Doc Scott - N.H.S. (Midday Mix) Cleptomaniacs - Positive Feedback Daminoe - A2 DJ Freshtrax - Ten B&H (Averages 50 Leaves) Cosmo & Dibs - Sonic Rush Urban Shakedown - Do It Now 2-X-Treme - X-Treme Theme Decktition - Love Rush C.M.C.& DJ Jinks - Tip Toe U96 - Das Boot (Mickey Finn Instrumental) Hardcore Rhythm Team - Oooooh Boomtown Productions - Energize ASM - Security Killerhertz - Distant Dream (Angelraw Mix) Code 4 - Code 4 Kid Unknown - Devastating Beat Creator (Dub Echo) Krakpotz - Don't Cage Your Mind Structural Damage - Really Livin' Kev Bird - Let's Turn It Out Windy Milla - Lost In The Junction Ellis Dee - Rock To The Max 2 Obsessed - Judge Tranny (The S & B Remix) Manix - I Can't Stand It Sub Love - Maniac Music Ecology - Feel The Vibe Foul Play - Ricochet The Saucer Crew - 1 Ghost Star (Long Drum Mix) Kaotic Chemistry - Space Cakes Dark Syndicut - Do it Jah Krispy Krouton - Original Recipe Cloud 9 - Blacka Shade Of Dub C.M.C. Jungle Fever Joe 90 -Good Times Jack 'n' Phil - A Trip To Knowledge (Respect 2 The 2 Colins Mix)
Tuesday 14 September 2021
The Angel Mix (90-91)
Mixed By Original Gidman
This mix is inspired by the Angel Centre, Tonbridge in the South of Kent, England. It was a classic leisure/sports centre arena that throughout 1990-1991 hosted The Pure Organisation Dance '90 & 91 all-nighters. With cavenous rooms that could handle 40k-50k Turbosound Systems together with the most amazing lazer light shows,
I loved these nights and this mix features many of the tracks you would hear through out the night.....
This post is a dedication to the 'King Of Clubs' Milwaukees, previously Castaways - which was located at the Souldrop Turn between Rushden and Bedford at the Junction of Stocking Lane and the A6. It was one of the first legally all-night licensed clubs in the UK, hosting regular events from Helter Skleter, ESP and of course Equinox. I've brought together as many pictures, flyers, mixtapes and comments that celebrate, what many clubbers of the day, believed was one of the best clubs of the early 1990's.
The combination of a low ceiling and that legendary 25k Cerwin Vega + 5k Sub Base sound system that would pummel your ribcage with its earth shattering sub base, made it into the goto club of the era. What was particularly great about those nights was the consistent and amazing DJ line up's. With it being centrally located, it would capture both Midland/Northern based DJ's heading south and London DJ's heading north.
“The venue was perfect and due to rural location there was no noise restrictions, it had a low ceiling so it was hot in there and that made it a sweat box, but hundreds of ravers would travel there every fortnight see and listen to resident DJs Clarkee, Dougal, Matersafe and Swanee and guest artist like Carl Cox, Jumping Jack frost Frankie Valentine and Grooverider to name but a few. You had to get there early for a chance to get in, ravers would start queuing at 7 in the evening before the doors opened at 9pm”. (DJ Breeze) LINK
Milwaukees used to open every Friday night, hosted by ESP one weekend, then Helter Skelter the next......
Words from DJ Fat Controller.....
"Milwaukees was one of those places that was constantly rammed with people up for it. Every week the place was on a high, so no matter what, every set you played the crowd was bang up for it… There are obviously a couple of standout moments of the many sets over the years though: once, when during a “last set of the night”, the crowd kept screaming for “one more” – that kept on going until 7am, a full hour after the official closing time of 6am. I can even remember some of the “one mores”: Panic Remix, Dub War, Collision Course – they all still bring back memories of that hour. On another occasion, whilst playing “In Complete Darkness” the club had a powercut due to a thunderstorm. No power for a whole 30 minutes, with the security flashing torches around so people could see their way around. Then, the moment the power kicked back in, the start of 31 Seconds… The place just blew!" LINK
Words from DJ Clarkee ......
"Undoubtedly the togetherness. People from all over the country making a weekly pilgrimage… pre-opening milling around the car park… the apprehension in the queue… the sheer power in the bass, making the whole place shake… the low ceilings covered in camo netting. Every aspect of the place made it special. It certainly has its place right at the top of rave history. From ESP, Helter Skelter to Equinox, breaking new DJs to featuring headliners at the top of their game – the weekly line-ups would almost be unbookable these days due to cost!" LINK
Words from MC Juiceman ......
"I became resident at Milwaukee’s in 1991, progressed to ESP Dreamscape and Helter Skelter and many other events before Dez took over and came into our old record shop and asked me if I could do a night for him.
I was resident for a year, Ratty brought Hooligan to do a set as I was MCing all nights and we needed to switch it up. I asked for him to join the ranks which he did and became a resident and a big part of Milwaukee’s history" LINK
The club would be open pretty much every Friday, initially hosted by ESP one weekend, then Helter Skelter the next, and then later Equinox.
Here are the flyers from those years, its not totally complete (missing a few) but it gives you an idea of the level and quality of those line up's. (Big thank you to Dave Phatmedia for help with some of these flyers - You can check there collection HERE)
1990
1991
(BOUNCE Poster from the Club)
Grooverider - Helter Skelter @ Milwaukees 1991
DJ Clarkee - E.S.P. Supernova @ Milwaukees 1991
DJ Mastersafe - E.S.P. Supernova @ Milwaukees 1991
DJ Swan-E - E.S.P. Supernova @ Milwaukees 1991
Carl Cox - E.S.P. Supernova @ Milwaukees 1991
1992
Helter Skelter Newsletter...
Grooverider @ Equinox Milwaukees 1st May 1992
DJ Fat Controller @ Equinox @ Milwaukees June 1992
DJ Ratty @ Equinox Milwaukees 1992
Carl Cox - Equinox @ Milwaukees The Funhouse 14th August 1992
LTJ Bukem - Equinox One Step Beyond @ Milwaukees 1992
Micky Finn & Pigbag Equinox Milwaukees 1992
DJ Seduction @ Equinox Milwaukees 1992
1993
LTJ Bukem/Ellis Dee - Equinox @ Milwaukees 1993
Milwaukees - A Review
(BLAZE MAGAZINE ISSUE 9 MARCH '93)
Mastersafe/DJ Rap - A Trip Down Memory Lane @ Milwaukees 1993
Fat Controller - A Trip Down Memory Lane @ Milwaukees 1993
Torchman/Carl Cox - A Trip Down Memory Lane @ Milwaukees 1993
Ray Keith - A Trip Down Memory Lane @ Milwaukees 1993
Photo taken by myself on the morning after The House Party 20th August 1992 (As you can see this night had an additional markee in place, as it was scheduled for 'Double Capacity'. The number of ravers also increased that night as Dreamscape's "Woodstock 2" was cancelled !!
Milwaukees Newsletter (Into 1994)
1994
1995
EQUINOX NEWSLETTER (XMAS & NYE 95/96)
1996
One Night at Equinox '92-93'
This mix is my homage to those very special nights. That legendary 25k Cerwin Vega + 5k Sub Base sound system, that would pummel your ribcage with its earth shattering sub base. The combination of jungle rhythms alongside 4 the floor piano bangers and techno stompers. The intimacy that was created by the DJ being so near to the crowd... and what a crowd and what a vibe.....
All hail "The King Of Clubs".
Of course, this mix isn't a comprehensive list, its simply tracks that I remember, tracks that got played by some of my favourite DJ's during my times at Milwaukees, Dj's such as Ratty, Tango (RIP), DJ SS, DJ Clarkee, Ellis Dee, Top Buzz, Slipmatt, Fat Controller, Mastersafe and so many others.
(Mixed live, no edits, no prep - just played with feeling and a little rough around the edges)
Tracklisting
Oaysis - Jungle Mash Up (DJ SS Remix)
DJ Seduction & DJ Phantasy - In Effect (Dancin' The Whole Night)
Top Buzz - Living In Darkness (93 Remix)
Austin - Unity In Dub (Stop-Go Mix)
Raging Rockers - Kounter Act (Sensi Version)
The Anthill Mob - Antology (The Top Buzz Stonehenge Remix)
Jungle House Crew - King Of The Jungle
Freestyle & DJr - Madness
Oaysis - Incredible Bass
DJ Seduction - Sub Dub
Kev Bird & The Wax Doctor - Dark Matter (Kev Bird's 93 Remix)
MC Lethal - The Rave Digger (Stu Allan Catch Remix)
Wax Doctor - Another Direction
Rhythm For Reasons - Music In Search Of The Light
The House Crew - Euphoria (Nino's Dream)
Foul Play - Finest Illusion (Illegal Mix)
Force Mass Motion - Panic
SMD - Untitled (Side A)
Ramos & Supreme - The Journey Part 1
The Fat Controller - In Complete Darkness
On Remand - Controllin' (Remix)
Tango - Timebomb
Cloud Nine - Ruff (Remix)
Tango & Ratty - Tales From The Darkside
DJ Edge - Compnded 'The Illegal Remix'
Roger Johnson - Love Is What We Need
DJ Solo - Darkage
Out Of Order - Tears
Arpeggiators - X-Plain The Un-X-Plained
DJ Vibes - Obsession (Music's So Wonderful)
DJ Seduction - Really Dark (But Not To Dark Mix)
Slipmatt - Breaking Free
International Rude Boyz - Paragone (Remix)
Sonz Of A Loop Da Loop Era - Bust That Groove
Eze G - Start It Again (Remix)
Space Cube - Session
Sunshine Productions - Above The Clouds (DJ Vibes & Wishdokta Remix)
DJ Seduction - Solid Bass
Edge Of Darkness - Come Together
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