Let's go back in time. Back to the years 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994. Back to the days when Rave/Oldskool was the dopest sound on Earth. You couldn't go to a party without rave music being played out loud. It was still a bit of an underground sound/style, but it was going to gain traction, and it gained a lot of fans when it emerged from the darkest depths of the underground. I was only a youngster still (in 1991 I was 8 years old), so I did not experience this as much as others have, and by others I mean older people. People who were born way before 1983. Too young to have experienced it, but now I'm not too old to enjoy it as much as the ravers did back in the day.
The mix you are about to listen to, was made by Mickey Beam. And this isn't the first Mickey Beam mix I've ever encountered. His Soundcloud channel is filled with oldskool mixes. But we are not here to discuss his older mixes, but only his most recent one. And it's a glorious one. If you are into the early rave/Hardcore sound, you will be pleased. Trust me. I might have been too young to understand the music when it was hot, but now I've gained a bit of experience and knowledge, and I know this is all good for you. Who needs medicines when music is the answer to everything?
I still have a lot to learn, but what I do know, is that the music is fantastic. Not just the tunes selected for this mix, but the music in general. Mickey Beam selected a handful anthems, an mixed them together nicely. By just glancing at the tracklist, my interest peaked. Only know a handful of the names, but even though some artist names are unknown to me, I would like to hear the records they made. Why? Well, it's freaking oldskool/Rave music. Who would say NO to that?
2 Boasters - It's Not Over
LTJ Bukem - Logical Progression
Shaft - Roobarb And Custard (Beam Edit)
Digital Domain - I Need Relief
The Prodigy - Android
Sonic Experience - Protien (Hardcore Innovator Mix)
Sublove - Maniac Music
First Project - Right Before (The Unreleased Mix)
Mystery Man - DJ Busines
Dance Conspiracy - Dub War (Chapter Three)
Windy Milla - Ruff & Massive
Liquid Crystal - I'll Take You
The Moog - Jungle Muffin
DJ Spice - The New Style Part 2
M-Beat - Surrender
Aphrodite feat Micky Finn - Burning Passion (Camden Mix)
Bass Selective - Blow Out Part 2
Jonny L - Hurt You So (Bootleg Remix)
Congo Natty - Phenomenon 1 (Catch The Fever Mix)
Ramos & Supreme & Sunset Regime - Crowd Control (DJ Slipmatt Remix)
Sunshine Productions - Symphony In September (Vibes & Wishdokta Mix)
Rhythm Section - Future
The tracklist might not gain as much hype as Mickey Beam might have expected, but it's all about the music, and that gets a big plus from me. I'm very bad with names and titles, but that all fades into obscurity once I hear those glorious beats, basses and melodies come at me.
I really like the tracks Mickey has selected. Some known, some unknown (to me), but it's all about the general feeling this mix generates. And I am sitting here, content with everything and everyone, and that's all down to the mix. This mix has put a smile on my face, and made me wish I was old enough to rave my ass off. Why were my mum and dad so late with doing the deed? Could they have not done it in 1977 or something?
A lot of excellent Breakbeat Hardcore, Jungle, Rave anthems. You'll appreciate it as much as I have, if you just press play, and close your eyes. Could ask your other half to turn on the stroboscopes, and pretend it's 1992. Open the windows, so you feel a bit nippy (you get the outdoor sensation). And if you turn the speakers all the way up, you might be back in 1992.
I've got nothing negative to say. Another wicked mix by Mickey Beam! Go and check it out!
Oh, it's also available to download. So why not do that too?
Best record? It was hard, but 'Future' by Rhythm Section. Glorious track. Absolutely glorious!
DJ: Mickey Beam
Genre/Style: Rave, Oldskool, Breakbeat Hardcore, Jungle, Jungle Techno, Hardcore
Mix Info; 1991 to 1994 Old Skool Rave / Hardcore Mix - Mickey Beam
Length Mix: 01:08:36
Tracks: 22 (twenty-two)
Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE
File Size: 157 MB
File Type: mp3
Audio: Stereo
Sample Rate: 320kbps
Release Year: 2022
More Information: Mickey Beam - Soundcloud Channel