Bringing the best era in dance music history back 2 life. One tune a day!
2 rules - tracks must be 4x4 UKG and released in the 90s.
Requests always welcome.
Hi to all new followers 👋
Every weekday, we post a '90s four to the floor UKG classic. At weekends we look back at the archive.
We ❤ likes and retweets and always open to requests.
You also find me promoting my regular radio shows - which you'll love if u love what we post.
This feels like a very Good Friday track. Wishing everyone a happy Easter.
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No. 710 :
Todd Edwards - Fly Away (Instrumental) (i! Records, 1996)
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No '90s UKG collection could ever be complete without this timeless dancefloor destroyer. Put in your earbuds and give it up for....
No. 400 :
RAFMAT - Style (Bug Dub) (Bug Records, 1997)
A vocal sample that has endured through all of UKG history - think Mood II Swing, R.I.P, D'N'D - here's an early incarnation we think you'll bounce to.
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No. 359 :
Meccano - Pick Me Up (Not On Label, 1995)
One of the greatest house acts of all time? Check. One of the best house records ever made? Check. Remixed by the all-time finest UKG producer? CHECK
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No. 340 :
MAW Presents India - To Be In Love (MJ Cole Vocal Mix) (Defected, 1999)
The 2-step mix on the flip is probably better known, but we love the combination of instantly- recognisable vocal and dancefloor ready funk of this dub.
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No. 339 :
Jodeci vs Club Asylum - Freek Me Up (Freekin' Tight Dub) (Club Asylum, 1998)
Here's an R.I.P. remix of a US vocal garage track that's a little gentler than you might have expected from Tim and Omar in '98....
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No. 487 :
Mijan - Save Your Soul (R.I.P. Vocal Mix) (95 North, 1998)
Post no. 200..... 🍾🍾
No UKG DJs collection is complete without this essential genre-defining track.
Its the tune that brought many of us to the scene (including me) and still slaps, EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Give it up for:
24 Hour Experience - Together (Nice N Ripe, 1994)
Is it
#bigfriday
already?
Arguably the most critical track to the origins of the genre - and still absolutely slaps. A timeless piece of garage perfection.
No. 215 :
Hardrive - Deep Inside (Strictly Rhythm, 1993)
The very first of the Large Joints releases, featuring the instantly recognisable Brandy vocal.
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No. 648 :
Large Joints - Down On You (Large Joints, 1998)
One of the first Todd Edwards tracks that really blew up in the UK, this version of the beloved classic has a lo-fi disco charm that brings madness to the dancefloor.
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No. 417 :
Todd Edwards - Saved My Life (Todd's Revelation) (i! Records, 1995)
Something a little rarer, more underground today. Buds / cans recommended, the bass is 🔥
No. 288 :
Chris Mack - Feel Good (Main Ingredient Recordings, 1998)
How about we kick off the week with one of the most recognisable vocals of all time, remixed by one of the most consistent outfits in UKG?
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No. 521 :
Inner City - Good Life (Buena Vida) (Nu Birth Vocal) (Pias, 1998)
Thanks everyone for joining me in celebrating another week of classics. We finish the week as always with a blockbuster.
This week's
#bigfriday
smash is......
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Kim English - Nitelife (Armand Van Helden Retail Mix) (Nervous Records, 1994)
Where do you start with this one? The heavenly vocals, the baritone stabs, or the ass-shaking funk? It's a slice of timeless 4x4 perfection and a perfect track for any weekend.
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No. 540 :
MJ Cole - Flava Fever (Prolific, 1998)
A wonderful revision quietly released alongside the widely-adored original smash. This one the instrumental.
No. 387 :
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MJ Cole - Sincere (MJ's Wild Side Instro) (Metrix, 1998)
The Vox Dub is recognised as one of Booker T's finest remixes - here's the alt mix. Sneaking in the AVH Runaway sample, this one's a dancefloor destroyer.
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No. 608 :
Jocelyn Enriquez - A Little Bit of Ecstasy (Underground Vibe) (Classified, 1997)
Well it's
#bigfriday
again.
If you raved in the late 90s, you just know. This was massive. Still sounds as fresh as it did in the day, a 💯 perfect UKG production.
Soul II Soul - Pleasure Dome (Booker T Dub) (Island, 1997)
Easily one of the most sought-after vinyls in UKG history, sadly pressed with less than crystal audio quality. Also (nerds like me) note the vocal sample link to Crazy Bank's Your Love.
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No. 376 :
Jason Kaye & Steve Gurley - Can't Wait (Hotpoint, 1997)
It's Monday again UKG lovers. I can't believe this one hasn't been posted yet.... BANGER ALERT
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No. 286 :
Groove Control - Beautiful (Tuff Jam's Unda-Vybe Dub) (Extatique, 1997)
Originally released in 1977 - Loleatta Holloway's vocal talents on Salsoul are unmatched - this one gets energetic Catch treatment in early '99 and we are feeling it.
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No. 706 :
Loleatta Holloway - Hit 'N' Run (BKT Dub) (Catch, 1999)
We could devote our entire feed to Nice 'N' Ripe for 6 months and not remotely get through the catalogue. This one is special ❤
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No. 663 :
Total Control ft Caroldene Black - You Took My Lovin (Alien Dub) (Nice 'N' Ripe, 1994)
Alright UKG fans, last one for the week. Have a great weekend all.
No. 270 :
Moreso - Take My Hand (Dem 2's NY Keys Mix) (i! Records / Locked On, 1998)
A solid-gold essential to take you into the weekend. A unanimous favourite amongst UKG djs for nearly 25 years, give it up for....
No. 295 :
Greg Stainer - Weakness (Very Important Plastic, 1997)
For years, we assumed this was a
@LockedOnRecords
release... the artwork certainly suggests as much. Jury's out....
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No. 676 :
Mass-A-Mo - I Need An Answer (4x4 Dub Mix) (Not On Label, 1998)
It's A London Thing's B-side is an underground classic and hits as tough now as it did in the day. Headphones/ buds recommended.
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No. 407 :
The Dub Monsters - Waiting (Underground Connection / Connected, 1997)
It's no secret Classics' has a soft spot for Scott's tough and varied productions, and this one, the Dark Series b-side, is an absolute weapon.
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No. 403 :
Scott Garcia - The Magic's Gone (Underground Corruption, 1997)
Quality classic this, a deep jazzy contribution for the heads.
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No. 322 :
Ordinary People - Milton Blues (Def Dub Mix) (Social Circles, 1997)
Here at Classics HQ, we occasionally fret we've posted all the biggest tracks already.
But week after week we dig out evidence to the contrary.
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No. 331 :
Moreso - Take My Hand (Industry Standard Mix) (i! Records / Locked On Records, 1998)
Happy Friday people
Before anyone replies that "The Dreem Teem mix is the one", yes we know. But not today. Today it's this one.
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No. 350 :
Amira - My Desire (Club Asylum Classic Vocal Mix) (VC, 1998)
Today's track spawned many of the most well known remixes in all of nineties UKG. Absolutely essential, shivers down the spine classic.
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No. 449 :
Somore - I Refuse (What You Want) (Filthy's Believe Dub) (i! Records, 1996)
Perhaps the most beloved mash-up in UKG history?
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No. 606 :
Praxis ft Kathy Brown - Turn Me Out (Turn To Sugar) (Sol Brothers Turn To Sugar Remix) (Strictly Rhythm, 1997)
'Tis still the season.... for bangers.
From the U.S. Dub Experience EP.... give it up for.....
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No. 389 :
Underground Solution - Release The Pressure (1996)
Classics' helpful reminder : all Todd's classics are newly available from
@DefectedRecords
on all the usual platforms.
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No. 328 :
Todd Edwards - Push The Love (Dub) (i! Records, 1997)
Arguably the best DJ on the planet, UKG legend EZ also made some wicked bumpy underground productions back in the 90s. We love this one.
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No. 368 :
DJ EZ - It Might Be (Undercover Kutz, 1998)
Stick in your earbuds and head into the weekend with this landmark speed garage monster from Sly.
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No. 405 :
Groove Connektion 2 - Club Lonely (Original Mix) (Locked On / XL, 1997)