This mix covers my coming up period within the Yorkshire DJ clique and it revolves loosely around the era of my first Nightclub residency.The Old Corn Mill - Feb 97 to Oct 99 (Thanks Harvey Westwood) and my introduction to PLC Clubs nationally (Yes Jon!) Without these two events, I wouldn't still be loving my role and the scene Im proud to be part of.
Finally - My brother (on right) Jimbob! Who at about the same time as Turntables were acquired and mobile discos ensued. Brought home two CD's that would change our lives forever - There was actually three if you included my House Collection Volume 3.Jimbob's contribution was Todd Terry - A Night In The Life and One Half Of A Decade from Ministry of Sound. WOW! What Albums, and wev'e been hooked to Turntables and when we get the chance - House Music, ever since! Right then, onto my mix.Done in true C90 fashion like back in the day -Check levels with first track - Record - 1 Take - BOSHI chose tracks that defined my "coming up" era in the Yorkshire DJ pecking order. I also chose Records that individually they stand for various things... I have wrote a few words alongside each track to illustrate what they stand for or the memory it brings back. I have tried to capture the essence of a Club Records back then. I believe that in todays Simon Cowell (similar to the PWL days) driven music market on a COMMERCIAL level. Dance music is chart music and chart is dance to monopolise on the dancefloors, radio waves and music channels all in one go.Back then you went to the Club to hear the club mix and you heard the radio version in the car on your way to work for example!
On the flip side to that. My mix also showcases a cool and groundbreaking Instrumental that made it onto Kiss 105's playlist at its launch in 97. A takeover shortly followed and with the renaming to Galaxy, the edgier music and its dj's sadly found themselves out the door and the 8 song rotation playlist had started.
Enjoy the memories! I had a smile on my face for the full eighty minutes as various venues, people and incidents that may have occurred would pop into my head as Records were playing... Thanks!
Spinal Scratch - Thommas Bangalter
Moment Of My Life - Bobby D’Ambrosia
I See U Hiding Ur Bud Groove Armada vs DJ Sneak
It's Not Right But It's OK (Club 69) Whitney Houston
Cevin Fisher Feat. Loleatta Holloway - You Got Me Burning Up [12'' Extended House Remix]
U Don't Know '99 (Mark Pichiotti Mix) Mass Syndicate
Kerri's Theme - Kerri Chandler
Runaway (Da Mongoloids) Van Helden Nu Yorican Soul
Gotta Keep Pushin Z Factor
Keep On Jumpin (Rhythm Masters Mix) Todd Terry
My People (Basement Jaxx Vocal) Missy Elliot
Shiny Disco Balls (Main Mix) Who Da Funk Feat. Jessica EveOne
Red Alert Basement Jaxx
Thank you for listening and reminiscing.
Matt Parker – Vinyl Junkie since 1995, Club DJ since 97, Old Corn Mill and beyond.
