* VINYL MIX * ID&T Radio 11 jul 2001

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Jun 12
3 min read

A couple of weeks ago, I was listening to a CD, released by ID&T, back in 2001, and whilst searching for ID&T related stuff on Soundcloud, I found a mix from that same year. And obviously, as it names the radio station ID&T used to have, in the title, I was curious. If I'm being honest, I don't even think we received ID&T radio in Heerlen, Limburg (NL), as the reception back then was very bad, and I think only Maastricht would be covered. So as much as I know the name of the radio station, I never actually listened to it live.

And the name of the DJ is also a new one to me. Aad Mouthaan. Never heard or seen this name before. So I went into this mix blindly. I had to, as ID&T had the reputation of being the radio station who had the best sets etc. So for Aad to play on this radio station 25 years ago, that would have meant he knows his stuff, and the mix should be a super one, one worthy of being played on ID&T radio. And it certainly was worthy.

When I listened to this mix for the first time, I was blown away. This takes me back to the early 2000s and the music that was hot in 2001. Boy, the tunes selected back then by Aad, they were hot records. Very hot. This is the kind of music I grew up with, and to this day truly admire, and love. And they are perfect for a nice and warm day like today!

Low End Theory - Do You Like Robots EP
Kinky Joe - Kinkyesque EP
Pete Moss - What's In Your Head
Patrick Turner - Coast To Coast EP
Subtech - You
PQM - Fly Away
Adam F - Musique In My Mind
Marshall Jefferson - Mushrooms EP
Espiritu - Man Don't Cry
Joshua - Watch Da Bass
New Aluminists Presents - Down The Discotheque
Paranoid Jack - Deliver Me
Mateo & Matos - Spulltisch
Losoul vs Freestyle Man - Aspects On The Same Theme

This is the kind of music you would listen to, when at a beach bar, with a cocktail in one hand, and the sun beaming on your head. Or just chilling on the beach. Whatever works for you, work for me.

This mix has been on repeat for days now, because it's that good! Funky vibes, chilled vibes, all kinds of vibes I'm experiencing. The tracks are also so darn good, and I don't think I've encountered these before, or it might have been a very long time ago. Each track is solid and sound, but when 'Coast To Coast EP' hits, you know it hits. And it does hit you hard. Simplistic in its nature, but the feelings it gives you, is tremendous. I am so happy now, hearing this tunes. Dreaming of my summer holiday, that's for damn sure!

Aad's mix is super chill, and I really enjoyed it. I think it did say that this was the second hour, but I could only find the one hour mix. But what a splendid mix this was. My suggestion? Go and jump on this, and let this dominate your weekend. If the weather is as good as it is here, you will thank me later for playing this mix.