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Since I started these podcasts I'd been thinking of how I should do this episode, but with such a huge number of quality tunes, it's hard to so much as get an idea of where to start. My Metalheadz records are my most prized section of my collection - I'm proud to say I own almost every physical release (in addition, every single, solitary Headz release from sublabels to test presses to limited editions rests comfortably in mp3 form in my external HD - they've even got their own playlist in my iPod). Metalheadz is just about the only drum n bass label I still follow, and to this day feel has still managed to simultaneously stay true to their sound while keeping up with the current tempo and vibe of the genre. After a few frustratingly unsuccessful attempts at this episode, I managed to fire this one out over the weekend. For whatever reason (winter, perhaps?) I stuck to the heavier, cinematic techstep sound circa 1995-98. It should go well with your snow covered streets and freezing temperatures. :)

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Goldie - Still Life (Photek Remix)
Doc Scott - Drumz '95 (Nasty Habits Remix)
Adam F - Metropolis
Rufige Kru - VIP Riders Ghost (The Origin)
Ed Rush - Density
Goldie - Jah (Peshay VIP Rollers Mix)
Peshay - Predator
Rufige Kru - Dark Metal (Source Direct Remix)
Digital - Far Out (Remix)
Dillinja - Warrior Jazz
Digital - Down Under
J. Majik - Needle Point Majik
Peshay - The Noctural
Goldie - Angel (Teebee Remix)
Rufige Kru - Beachdrifta

Some pictures taken during the recording:

This post is a long time coming. For years an old friend of mine (hello Lisa!) has be begging and bugging me to make an entire mix of strictly vocal sing-along jungle tracks from back in the day especially for her. She'll be happy to find out that the day has finally come. The main reason I dragged my feet for so long is that I am a bit of a perfectionist, and knowing that a full mix of strictly vocal tunes poses some challenges as I don't wanna be that guy playing two vocals over top of each other. I'm also a big fan of my mixes and blends staying in key - something some jocks can't even comprehend.

So this would take some planning, or at least I thought. While I did have in mind a set of tracks I'd hope to play, I fired this mix off in one shot and it came out nicely. Here's to hoping Lisa and all of you get lots of enjoyment from this one.

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dj krust feat morgan – maintain
alex reece - feel the sunshine
peshay - vocal tune
aphrodite feat gail mclain - i wanted it more
soundman feat elizbath troy - greater love
ellis d feat the specialist - ooh boy (version 1)
dj gunshot - wheel & deal vs marble mix
foul play feat denise gordan - music is the key (omni trio mix)
goldie feat. diane charlamagne - inner city life (nookie mix)
omni trio - renegade snares (foul play vip mix)
pascal - p-funk era
88.3 feat. lisa may – wishin’ on a star (aphrodite mix)
leviticus - burial (remix 2)
dj ss - easymen
glamour gold - the only one
olive - miracle (doc scott mix)
everything but the girl - walking wounded (spring heeled jack remix)
bjork - bachelorette (grooveriders' jeep mix)
reel time - mine
soulstice - tenderly (acetate mix)
shanie - (you're gonna) miss my face (dillinja mix)
bill riley feat. clarri thomas - closing in
bjork - alarm call (krust's reposession mix)
roni size - watching windows (ed rush & optical remix)

My first ever mix tape. No, it never had a proper title so I called it what it said on the master tape - the date it was recorded. Yes, the mixing and track selection maybe leave something to be desired but it's really not that bad for a 17 year old who just got his first pair of decks two months prior. Actually, I think I had already played out @ Club Nile (lol) by this point - I took up DJing pretty fast. Mostly because I watched other DJ's I very quickly knew what I was doing technically. However, this mix shows I had a while to go before I understood how to program a set and especially that I was still feeling my way around what records to buy and play. Nonetheless, it's a fun trip down memory lane for me. While hesitant to post such an amateur effort, a few friends have asked for copies over the years so it's nice to have it digitalized...

No full track list as I sold a lot of these years ago and have no clue what they are, but I can say you'll enjoy the likes of Goldie, Remarc, 4 Hero, DJ SS, Ellis D, Leviticus, Origin Unknown, Bizzy B, and some cheeky Toni Tony Tone remix, among others. Enjoy.

Joey Breakdown: 7/14/95 - Side 1


Joey Breakdown: 7/14/95 - Side 2


Keep in mind these are ripped from very old cassette tapes, the sound quality is not the best! Click the play button to stream, or to download: just click on the "divshare" logo. On that next page, click the "download" button. You'll get a 15 second countdown, then it takes you to the same "download" screen again. Click "download" again, it will prompt you to open or save. Save and import into itunes, winamp, etc, and viola! Whatever way you do it, enjoy!

I don't know when this flyer is from as there is no date, and the same goes for the mix it accompanies as my good friend (who, like me, also happens to be a card carrying member of the Geriatric Raver Society ;) Celestial donated to the blog. She cautioned the tape might not even play. But lucky for us it did! Judging from the track selection (Origin Unknown's "Valley Of The Shadows", "The Dark Stranger", Goldie's "Fury", and DJ Crystl's "King Of The Beats" all make appearances, among plenty more stormers), I'm guessing that the tape (and most likely flyer) hail from maybe late 1993, early 1994. The mix is a bit dark, but mixed impeccably, as expected. Enjoy. :) Brings back memories.


DJ Kaos - Untitled - 1993 Side 1


DJ Kaos - Untitled - 1993 Side 2


Keep in mind these are ripped from very old cassette tapes, the sound quality is not the best! Click the play button to stream, or to download: just click on the "divshare" logo. On that next page, click the "download" button. You'll get a 15 second countdown, then it takes you to the same "download" screen again. Click "download" again, it will prompt you to open or save. Save and import into itunes, winamp, etc, and viola! Whatever way you do it, enjoy!

Hey everyone! Hope this blog finds you well. (This blogging thing is actually getting out of control at this point, I'm writing for like 5 of them - even though I don't write anything cause I'm a lazy procrastinator, lol.)

Recently I was given (from my amazingly awesome and beautiful better half) this nifty little iKey M3 digital recorder, so now begins the massive effort to digitally encode all my old cassette tapes (and records), mostly of Philly jungle and drum and bass sets by likes of DJ Trace, Karl K, Kaos, Boy Blue, J. Smooth, Magin Boo, Art Cuebik, Armen, myself, among others.... we'll see what we can get permission to post here! ;)

I'm also looking for contributors, so if you've got some old mixes or tracks you'd like to share please send them my way. Or if you're an old skool DJ and have some old sets you'd like us to post please get in touch! And bookmark us! And tell your friends!

To start things off, I'm posting the first episode of the official Drumskool215 podcast, mixed by yours truly. The podcast will soon be available to download and subscribe to on iTunes, but until then you can enjoy a direct download, extra special thanks to Dennis @ selektarecordings.com for hosting the mix!

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LTJ Bukem – Demon’s Theme (Good Looking, 1991)
LTJ Bukem – Enchanted (Good Looking, 1993)
Nookie – Give A Little Love (’94 Lick) (Reinforced, 1994)
Doc Scott – Drumz VIP (Metalheadz, 1994)
Aphrodite – Raw Motion (Aphrodite, 1992)
Cloud 9 (aka Nookie) - You Got Me Burnin' (A.A.S Mix) (Reinforced, 1993)
Jonny L – Hurt U So (Alright!) (S&M Mix) (Yo! Yo! Records, 1992)
Acen -Trip II The Moon (Parts One And Two) (Production House, 1992)
Rufige Cru (aka Goldie) – Darkrider (Reinforced, 1992)
DJ Crystl – Warpdrive (Dee Jay Recordings, 1993)
System X (aka Photek) – Move Yourself (3rd Eye Records, 1994)
DJ Gunshot – Wheel Up (No U-Turn, 1994)
DJ Crystl – King Of The Beats (Moving Shadow, 1994)
In Perfection - Expressions (Bay B Kane Remix) (White House, 1994)