Mixtape - Electronic DJ Mixes
Mixtape
The Mixtape is essentially what gave rise to the DJ. Originally recorded on reel to reel, then cassettes, CDs and now digitally, mixes have played a significant role in establishing some of the most iconic elements of club culture. Sasha & John Digweed, Ministry of Sound, Boiler Room and Fabric to name a few. Essentially it’s the business card of clubbing – it got us our first gig.
![Todd Terje Essential Mix [2013] Mixtape [BBB Recommends]](https://www.weareblahblahblah.com/wp-content/uploads/todd-terje-essential-mix-mixtape-1-400x250.jpg)
Todd Terje Essential Mix [2013] Mixtape [BBB Recommends]
Todd Terje’s Essential Mix is a culmination of his unique style and sound that explores disco, house and chugging beats. If Ragysh or Inspector Norse got your number then this mix is, for want of a better word… Essential [Click Here]
WOW: Nightmares On Wax Mixtape – Boiler Room 2013
Nightmare On Wax mixtape live for Boiler Room is one of those effortless mix masterpieces for those summer vibes [Stream]
![UMFANG b2b Volvox Mixtape – Dekmantel [BBB Recommends]](https://www.weareblahblahblah.com/wp-content/uploads/UMFANG-mixtape-boiler-room-dekmantel-copy-400x250.jpg)
UMFANG b2b Volvox Mixtape – Dekmantel [BBB Recommends]
UMFANG b2b Volvox Mixtape via Dekmantel is our latest BBB Recommends. Techno, Acid House, original and pumping [Listen]
![Laurent Garnier – Boiler Room [Lyon] BBB Recommends](https://www.weareblahblahblah.com/wp-content/uploads/Laurent-Garnier-Boiler-Room-Lyon-2015-400x250.jpg)
Laurent Garnier – Boiler Room [Lyon] BBB Recommends
Laurent Garnier – Boiler Room mixtape is virtually flawless. Broadly speaking Techno, however there is plenty of melody and variation [Listen]
![DJ EZ – Boiler Room 2014 [BBB Recommends]](https://www.weareblahblahblah.com/wp-content/uploads/DJ-EZ-Boiler-Room-UKG-400x250.jpg)
DJ EZ – Boiler Room 2014 [BBB Recommends]
DJ EZ – Boiler Room 2014. Continuing our BBB Recommends series this DJ EZ mixtape is essential party vibes. Get the party started UKG style [Listen]
![David August Mixtape – Boiler Room [BBB Recommends]](https://www.weareblahblahblah.com/wp-content/uploads/david-august-mixtape-boiler-room-400x250.jpg)
David August Mixtape – Boiler Room [BBB Recommends]
David Augusts Mixtape from Boiler Room 2014 is another tip from us. Its slow burning blissed out beats are still just as gripping [Listen]
Essential Mix
![OR:LA – Essential Mix [BBB Recommends]](https://www.weareblahblahblah.com/wp-content/uploads/Orla-Essential-Mix-2-400x250.jpg)
OR:LA – Essential Mix [BBB Recommends]
OR:LA – Essential Mix is the latest mix to enter our BBB Recommends series. So many quality records expertly sequenced [Listen]
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[Stream] Fort Romeau – Essential Mix [Radio 1] Post update 9th July
Friday 6th July on BBC Radio 1 the ‘Fort Romeau – Essential Mix’ was debuted live. For tracklist, stream link and what Mr Romeau has to say about the mix hit the link above…
New Album: Soulwax – Essential Mix 2017
In May of last year Soulwax made Essential Mix history by writing and recording one hours worth of new material specifically for the iconic mix series. This new music is now getting a full independent and unmixed release. [Hit link to preview: Soulwax – Essential]
Justice – Essential Mix 2016
Justice – Essential Mix 2016 has arrived and unlike their 2007 entry, which never quite made the cut, this mixtape is no Phantom [LISTEN]
Claude VonStroke – Essential Mix (Oct 2013)
Pete Tong and Radio 1 celebrated 20 years of the Essential Mix last weekend at the Warehouse Project with 1993's original inductee headlining proceedings….. one Mr Pete Tong. As you would imagine from an Essential Mix vs Warehouse Project collaboration the lineup was...
Ben UFO – Essential Mix (October 2013) Mixtape
Ben UFO’s Essential Mix is a testament that its still possible, on occasion, to be a truly be successful DJ, without having your own music? That said you DJ craft has to be of the highest level, no hiding behind your tunes here [Listen]…
WeAreBlahBlahBlah – Mix Series
![Jon E Cassell – Mixtape – WeAreBBB EP49 [Underground Music]](https://www.weareblahblahblah.com/wp-content/uploads/jonecassellep49-copy-400x250.jpg)
Jon E Cassell – Mixtape – WeAreBBB EP49 [Underground Music]
Jon E Cassell’s second mixtape for Blah Blah Blah delves into his vast vinyl collection of underground music. Recorded using a pair of Technics SL-1210Mk2’s and a Pioneer DJM 250. Jon E has been buying and mixing vinyl since the year 2000, and consequently it’s still his preferred format when mixing. That said…
![WeAreBlahBlahBlah EP47 – Mixed Jon E Cassell [Blah Blah Blah]](https://www.weareblahblahblah.com/wp-content/uploads/wearebbb-ep47-400x250.jpg)
WeAreBlahBlahBlah EP47 – Mixed Jon E Cassell [Blah Blah Blah]
WeAreBlahBlahBlah EP47 – This all vinyl mixtape features, Call Super, Bwana, Trikk, TRP, Dekmantel, Lobster Theremin, RAW MT & more [Listen]
Stream – WeAreBlahBlahBlah EP48 Mixtape – Mixed WDDS
Formally a resident house/techno DJ at Brighton’s Concorde2, WDDS has taken on a new path focusing on creating Breakbeat and Drum & Bass, drawing influence from the likes of LTJ Bukem, Spirit, dBridge, Marcus Intalex + many others. The UK based producer is currently spending as much time in the studio working on his hardware based live set as he is drinking tea and crafting future anthems….
All Mixes
Todd Terje Essential Mix [2013] Mixtape [BBB Recommends]
Todd Terje’s Essential Mix is a culmination of his unique style and sound that explores disco, house and chugging beats. If Ragysh or Inspector Norse got your number then this mix is, for want of a better word… Essential [Click Here]
Beat Factory presents Blah Blah Blah Mixtape
Beat Factory presents Blah Blah Blah Mixtape. Beat Factory a fresh new club night COMING SOON to the South Coast. Fresh mix [Listen Now]
Jon E Cassell – Mixtape – WeAreBBB EP49 [Underground Music]
Jon E Cassell’s second mixtape for Blah Blah Blah delves into his vast vinyl collection of underground music. Recorded using a pair of Technics SL-1210Mk2’s and a Pioneer DJM 250. Jon E has been buying and mixing vinyl since the year 2000, and consequently it’s still his preferred format when mixing. That said…
What is a Mixtape
A mixtape (alternatively mix-tape or mix tape) is a compilation of music, typically from multiple sources, recorded onto a medium. With origins in the 1980s, the term normally describes a homemade compilation of music onto a cassette tape, CD, or digital playlist. The songs are either ordered sequentially or made into a continuous program by beatmatching the songs and creating seamless transitions at their beginnings and endings with fades or abrupt edits [Wikipedia]
Whilst Wikipedia is technically correct, and many a mixtape adhere to these rules, to stop there is effectively only answering half the question – What is a Mixtape?
A mixtape, technical aspects aside, should ultimately amount to more than just the sum of its parts. The truly great mixtapes ‘Sasha & John Digweed – Northern Exposure, Todd Terje’s – Essential Mix or Honey Dijon – Boiler Room, to name a few, take those parts and sequence them in such a way that the listener is engaged, taken on a journey and is ultimately entertained. Too many mixes are just a technical exercise in sequencing tracks proficiently. Whilst this is important there is a danger that such a mix will fail to connect with the listener on an emotional level and ultimately end up forgotten.
A mix is a DJ’s calling card and if executed with precision and creative guile who knows where it might take you? Dont believe me, check the touring schedules of Job Jobse, Ben UFO and Jack Master. Why these guys? Well none of them have their own music to fall back on.