A key player in the rise of London's broken beat scene, Charlie Dark has a reputation of being in the forefront of English movements. First spotlighted as a member of the pioneering trip-hop group, Attica Blues, their production walked side by side with other seminal acts like Portishead and Massive Attack. Their debut release on the legendary Mo' Wax label helped define a genre and signature sound of the mid '90s.
In following years, Dark founded the bi-monthly club night, Blacktronica. The night represented much more than theme, but a mindset. Like his Blacktronica events, Dark has spent much of his adult life spreading a message. Be it exploring and unifying the innovative sounds of black electronic music or bringing his community together through spoken word.
One of London's most respected and contributing members, we're honored to present this special reggae 45 selector mix by Charlie Dark. A mix fitting for today's occasion.
Charlie Dark writes, "I started listening to reggae back in the late seventies courtesy of a dread who lived on my street and used to blast his music while washing his old school BMW every sunday. Thirties years later I'm still collecting reggae and just love the whole physical aspect of 45's. All cracks, pops and crackles free courtesy of an original 45 selection. From deep East London to your speaker stack. Charlie Dark in the mix. Enjoy"
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Wednesday 28 April 2010
CHARLIE DARK (ATTICA BLUES, UK) REGGAE 45 MIX
Monday 26 April 2010
Friday 23 April 2010
In A State Exclusive Mix 002
Heres a mix i did for the In A State blog, check it out.
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TigguoCobauc|Sean - In A State Mix002 by InAState Blog
Tracklisting
Man Parish | Hip Hop, Be Bop |DontStop|
Newcleus | Let's Jam
Hashim |Al Naafiysh |The Soul|
G.L.O.B.E & Whiz Kid | Play That Beat Mr.DJ
Phuture | Acid Tracks
Joey Beltram | Energy Flash
Unique 3 | The Theme |Original Chill Mix|
Meat Beat Manifesto | Radio Babylon
LFO | Track 4
Ital Rockers | Ital's Anthem | Trebledown Bassup Mix
Ragga Twins | 18" Inch Speaker
Rufige Cru | Menace
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Saturday 17 April 2010
In A State Exclusive Mix 001 | Paul Lyman
The new mix series exclusive to the In A State blog and 001 is by the Nottingham DJ Paul Lyman.
Track List:
1, A.S.I.O, Paddee - Transparencies From Outer Regions - Plus 8 Recs
VOCAL SIPIT - Erol Alkan, Boyz Noise - Avalance (original mix) - Phantasy Sound
2, Mirko Loko - Love Harmonic (Carl Craig soundscape remix) - Cadenza Recs
3, Vandermeer - Positive Light (Mateo Murphy Remix) - My Favorite Robot Recs
4, DJ Hell - U Can Dance (Simian Mobile Disco Remix) - International Deejay Gigolo Recs
5, Electric Resque - We Were In The Dark (original mix) - Circle Music
6, Erol Alkan, Boyz Noise - Avalance (original mix) - Phantasy Sound
7, Ejay & Dave Clift - Age Of Love (change remix) - White
8, Paul Lyman - Break Through (paul lymans moving forward remix) - Dusted Breaks
9, Paul Lyman - Break Through (elite force re edit) - Dusted Breaks
10, Elite Force - The Law Of Life (original mix) - U&A Recordings
11, Noisia - Machine Gun (amon tobin remix) - Vision Recs
12, Drumsound & Simon Bassline Smith - Can You Feel It (original mix) - Drum & Bas Arena Recs
13, Rox - My Baby Left Me (dc breaks remix) - Rough Trade Benelux
14, Bingo Players - Get Up (diplo remix) - Secure Recordings
With over 10 years experience behind him Paul Lyman’s career has seen him perform with only the most elite players of the underground dance scene. Terry Francis, Justin Robertson, Pete Tong, Krafty Kuts, Stanton Warriors, Jon Carter, David Morales, Ashley Beadle, The Scratch Perverts, Yousef, X-Press 2, Danny Rampling and General Midi are just a hand full of artistes that Paul has played alongside.
Paul finds himself all over the UK with guest sets being performed at: The Ministry of Sound, Dusted, Stealth, Renaissance, Gatecrasher, Cutz Recordingz, Blend, Passion, Slinky, Abstract, Deep Nights, Weekend Breaks, Tokyo Deep, Eden.
Paul has already made his mark on the international circuit, playing guest sets in the following countries: New Zealand, Australia, Greece, Tenerife, Dubai, Thailand and Ibiza - Bora Bora, Garlands, Eden, El Divino and the massive Cream Pre Party’s.
At the beginning of 2009 Paul Lyman’s DJ carrier entered a whole new level, with four of his tracks being signed to major international record labels. As well as each release going out on vinyl, each label will be putting each track out on all of the major download sites.
Paul Lyman - In A State Mix 001 April 2010 by InAState Blog
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In A State Blog Mix series will primarily showcase all that is good in the Nottingham area from our most well know to up and coming DJs we are keeping our eye on so stay tuned for future releases.
In A State Mix 001 - DJ Paul Lyman. Click here to Download full exclusive mix
Tuesday 6 April 2010
