"A little trip back to the 1990-1992 Rave years (sampling 84 tracks) where legendary sound systems including Spiral Tribe, Bedlam, Circus Warp, D.I.Y. Exodus and many more, travelled around the UK to put on Illegal Free Parties / Festivals in fields and abandoned buildings, where ravers and New Age travellers came together for a unique time in Dance music history. This was my first introduction to a Rave back then (A small Free Party held in the countryside near Marlborough, Wiltshire in 1991) before I'd ever set foot in a nightclub and I DJ'd at my first Free Party in the Spring of 1992 (on a farm in an old cow shed). I was fortunate to play at many more illegal raves through the 1990's, including the infamous parties held in the empty warehouses by the docks in Bristol, during late 1997-98, where I'd spend most weekends with Rave legends Easygroove and MC Robbie Dee.. Amazing times! I hope this video brings back a few memories for some of you and if you weren't part of the scene back then, hopefully it will give you a little taster of what it was like!" - DJ FAYDZ
One of the longest Hardcore teams within the scene & a big underground brand in the Hardcore Breaks, has now returned after the very successful 'BOOYAKA!' output, in order to put out a series of events promoting present's Hardcore!
SONIC FORTRESS proudly presents 'SKOOL OF RAVE' event @ Flava Bar in Stevenage/UK on a massive night that everyone will go off with the likes of Hardcore Breaks, Jungle Techno and Nu-Rave, Nuskool vibes.
This will be a summer night of passion, energy and massive vibes all around, including from top DJs in the game, merchandise, Hardcore Breaks brands and more to be announced...
LINEUP
DJ ABO [Peace On Wax] CUTTER [Moondance/Epidemik] DAMAGE INC. [Sonic Fortress] DJ RADIOSAM [Try Unity/Calling The Hardcore] DJ SEDUCTION [Impact Records/United Dance] DJ FAYDZ [2 Bad Mice / Future Rave Anthems] MAD P [Top Buzz] NEFTI [Intensive Recordings/Tornado Records] SKYYLAB
An amazing Hardcore Breaks gathering will take place in Stevenage; we on the Strictly Nuskool Blog are double happy about it! It was about time to happen such a meet & greet, or a big party of the whole network crew! Hardcore Breaks unity will be there!
We in the scene, are very proud having a humble, down to earth man & furthermore a skillful scratchmeister and Oldschool hero like DJ FAYDZ.
And this time Steve has done it again and the result is totally stunning as usual! On his latest mission he has mixed the year 1991 in only 9 minutes comprised of 220 samples.
And it's all available on his Youtube page. Share it, play it, spread it and happy 1991!
Sampling tracks from artists including - Moby, Bug Kann, Autonation, Congress, Bizarre Inc, Sonic Experience, Rhythm Warfare, Destroyer, Trigger, N-Joi, Joey Beltram, T99, B.G. The Prince Of Rap, True Faith, Panic, Da Juice, Boneshakers, Tricky Disco, Bitin' Back, Capella, Prodigy, FPI Project, Axe Corner, DJ H Feat Stefy, K Klass, Rhythm Foundation, Crystal Waters, Katherine E, Avenue, Space Trax, Second Phase, Friends Of Matthew, Sonic Experience, Shades Of Rhythm, Future Sound Of London, Voodoo Child, Sub Sub, Lonnie Gordon, Carl Cox, Outlander, Underkut, Ragga Twins, Dub Wise Two, The Psychopaths, Zone, Automation, The Beginning, All In One, Epitome Of Hype, DJ Seduction, John + Julie, Cubic 22, Phuture Assassins, Rhythm Section, Shoot The Moon, B.O.O.M, Incubus, Science Lab, Turntable Terror, Sub System, Cola Boy, Youngbloods, G Double E, Tekno Too, Olympia, Techno Grooves, Holy Noise, Set Up System Klubzone 1, Problem House, Channel X, Rum & Black, Masters At Work, The Future, The House Crew, Soundclash, Exceller 8, Brainstorm, D-M-S, Utah Saints, Easymo, Sonic Solution, Doctor Of Dance, Tech-Noise, Rebel MC, Alex Lee, Praga Kahn, Code Red, Blow, Badman Presents N.D.X., Subject 13, Obertron, Razor Boy & Mirror Man, DJ Massive, Revelution, Blapps Posse, 2 Bad Mice, PLB System, Cosmo & Dibs, SL2, Electric Choc, Human Resource, Bass Construction, Lennie De Ice, Genaside II, Temple Of Life, Fantasy UFO, Altern 8, Digital Orgasm, One Tribe Feat Gem, Carl Cox, After Dark, C.Y.B.E.R.F.U.N.K., Wax Factor, Noise Factory, Zero B, Austin, Circa '91, MI 7, Manix, Liquid Crystal, Thrust, Cedric Winkleburger & The Yellow Blueberries, Doc Scott, Dragon Fly, Messiah, Reel II Reel, DJ P.C, M-D-Emm, The Makenzie, Aircut, Skin Up, DJ Space, The Ya Ya's, Smart Systems, X-Static, FZ, Break The Limits, Family Foundation, Terra Incognita, Sonz Of A Loop Da Loop Era, Nebula II, Out-Phaze, Acen, Raging Rockers, QBass, A Guy Called Gerald, Xray Xperiments, Tronik House, World Dominance, Timebase Feat. Kromozone, New Era, DJ Reckless, Hackney Hardcore, Urban Shakedown, Sound Corp, New Atlantic, The Enigmatist, Frequency Strategy & DJ Freshtrax, Satin Storm, DJ Phantasy, Dave Charlesworth, Venom, The Hypnotist, MC Kinky, DJ SS, Heavyweight, Blame, Kicks Like A Mule, DJ Trace, Turntable Symphony, Lords Of Acid, DJ DD Hass, Shut Up And Dance, 2 Boasters, A Digestive & A Jammy Dodger, Mark One
DJ FAYDZ presents Volume 1 of a celebrating upcoming series of '92 Hardcore mixes, celebrating his 25years of DJing!! Worth reading also his statement on his facebook page (HERE)
DANCE DECADE returns with its second chapter of tremendous and full on goosebumps P.A.s huge 1dayer party taking place once again @ Preston Guild Hall over London, UK. Two things worth to mention about your desicion to be a part of this big festival is first of all, the great lineup and secondly pay your attention watching what happened on the first part on the following aftermovie video:
RAINDANCE meets FANTAZIA connecting London with Bristol and all of them joining the force of an ultimate Oldskool night, which will be held @ Electric Brixtion on 18th March 2017. LINEUP
Ratpack Ellis D Top Buzz Easygroove Stu Allan Slipmatt Sy N Joi Liquid Colin Dale Billy Daniel Bunter Tango Ramos Faydz MC Jay Jay MC Strict
Finally, worth to mention that there will be also a second round this time taking place at Bristol on 1st April 2017. Tickets will be available on 12th January 2017
UK legendary kings 2 BAD MICE have officially returned and release their first personal EP since 2004, celebrating 25 years in the game and their golden offer & work in the scene! "GONE TOO SOON" is the title of this new release, coming out on Bristol based label, Sneaker Social Club and is available on a very limited number of 12" plus on digital format as well.
I have to admit after hearing the promo of it that it can be simply described as an 'oldskool nostalgic ode' as all four tracks are dressed up with an oldskool T-Shirt of emotion being at the same time newish and modern into Bass and Breaks rhythms!
The self titled and anthemic tune 'Gone Too Soon' finds them collaborating with UK piano legend, Davos, a great gent (I had the chance to meet him in person on this year's Old Skool Festival in Poland) as well as a piano genious getting fans into goosebumps with his live keys and final feature with their brother in crime, the one and only DJ Faydz!
But in case you're wondering what's 10's 2 BAD MICE sound, the answer comes to 'Limit Of Paradise'. This is the oldskool modern bass sound, deep and full on warehouse influenced.
In overall, anyone can notice how the boys see and innovate the evolution of Oldskool, drawing a new way to the music aiming to spread it to the masses and being more mature than ever! The boys are hungry for more and often put hints about upcoming bits and pieces of them like new works, gigs etc. so make sure to follow them on their socials if you're fancy to learn about first. Pre-orders are available from now by a limited number of 500 vinyl copies only so make sure to hurry up and grab it now, and be yourself a part of this collector's item and 2BM25 history! Official release date: 11.11.2016
UK scratchmeister DJ Faydz giving his self tone on this new EP celebrating with the boys this great studio return!
Few days ago, the boys have been guesting @ BBC Radio 1 and Benji B's show putting out a class mix and selection of thei beloved tunes alongside the first tune ever made by them. You can listen to full show HERE
UK's legendary kings 2 BAD MICE are officially back as already announced, with an upcoming personal 4track Vinyl EP titled 'Gone Too Soon EP' which will be out in November out on Bristol based label Sneaker Social Club!
This seems to be by far the best way to celebrate their 25 year anniversary while doing these 4 fresh nuskool tunes being oldskool influenced at the same time. And this is a double good chance for their well known friendly DJ Faydz to scratch over a few tunes off this EP. So, here's the promo video of how Faydz ... 'faces this new release' by the boys!!
Closing with a preview of the self titled 'Gone Too Soon' tune as played some months ago @ Raindance - Electric Brixton/London including a marvellous collab with piano legend Davos and Faydz scratchmeister on biz!
2 Bad Mice - Gone Too Soon EP [Sneaker Social Club]
Limit Of Paradise / Snake Charmer Gone Too Soon / Zero Fifteen
" Here's the live recording of my set at Es Paradis in San Antonio, Ibiza for http://www.strictlyoldskool.net event, Rave Behaviour. This was the first time I'd been back to this legendary club since I was a young raver way back in 1995, so to DJ there was an absolute honour and a dream come true... What a night it was too! :) I honestly can't recommend this raving holiday enough, the vibe was just amazing and hearing all those classic Old Skool / Rave tunes on this beautiful Island just takes it all to a whole new level, not only that, you share the experience with some of the friendliest people you're ever likely to meet! Massive thanks to Lisa, Will and the crew for having me out there, Slipmatt, DJ Billy Daniel Bunter, Si & Suze @ Rejuvenation and to all my other friends out there that helped make this holiday so special and one I will never forget for as long as I live! X "
The first chapter of this new series of Faydz mix was totally successful and the long awaiting 2nd was is up now and available to listen & grab it on free download. 74 minutes of a massive selection of oldskool & nurave tracks alongside unique mixing & scratching skills of the mighty Faydz!
And, some words from him as posted on his Soundcloud page:
" Here's my latest Podcast... Live from Planet Smiley #2! Big thanks to all of you that checked out the first one I did in July and really appreciate all the great feedback! This month's set kicks off with loads of classics from the late 80s / early 90s, then in to some of the tunes I played at Camp Bestival the other weekend and finally in to some wicked new Rave tunes from Pianohead -www.facebook.com/pianoheaduk / DJ Jedi - www.facebook.com/edd.jedi Retropolis - www.facebook.com/retropolis.uk DJ Nefti - www.facebook.com/NeftiPL. I hope you enjoy the mix everyone and if you do, please share with other people that might like it too! Cheers guys :) "
Finally do not forget all Faydz and Oldskool fans to save the date of Friday 25th September. for the FAYDZ 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH! @ Rift & Co Swindon UK Featured acts/djs:
2 BAD MICE (Bombscare / Moving Shadow Records) FAYDZ (2 hour set) MENACE (Homeboyz Recordz) CROCKS (Ektos) Hosted by MC Richie D (Devotion - Goldiggers) more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/723274121110181/
A new massive mix by the mighty DJ FAYDZ is out via his SC page and apart from the big selection of tracks features also new ones from acts like 2Bad Mice, Jerome Hill, The Freestylers, Mark Archer from Altern8 etc., It's definetely worth to give your full attention on this one and start investigating it!
Really good to hear that he will keep on this new personal series of podcasts by running a monthly session of the finest Rave House & Breaks rhythms!
Here are some words from him on his personal Soundcloud page:
" Hi everyone, here's the first of a brand new monthly podcast I'll be doing for you all, featuring some of the finest Rave House & Breaks from the past present and future! Loads of great music on the show including some classics from the late 80s / early 90s as well as brand new tracks from 2 Bad Mice, The Freestylers, Plump DJ's, Altern8 legend Mark Archer, Jerome Hill and many more... So wherever you are in the World, I hope you enjoy the mix and If you can share this Podcast with anyone you think might like it too, it would be really appreciated... Cheers guys! :) "
