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Fatboy Slim ‘The Rockafeller Skank’ | The Making Of A Dance Classic 0 (0)

Fatboy Slim shares the story behind one of his most loved classics, ‘The Rockafeller Skank’. Released in 1998, it was the lead single from his acclaimed second studio album ‘You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby’. Here, Fatboy Slim recalls how the track was made, sampling the voice of Lord Finesse and the beat of a song called ‘Sliced Tomatoes’ by Just Brothers. We also hear anecdotes of how the music video was made, how Fatboy Slim nearly crashed Daft Punk’s own video shoot, and how the track has been a staple within his sets for the past 25 years. Fatboy [See More…]

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Cascada ‘Everytime We Touch’ | The Making Of A Eurodance Anthem 0 (0)

Natalie Horler from Cascada tells the story behind their iconic single ‘Everytime We Touch’. A worldwide hit that reached No. 2 in the UK charts in 2005, the song gave Cascada’s debut album its title. Here, the German Eurodance singer reminisces on how Cascada formed, the original studio session, and recording its video. 20 years on from its original release, ‘Everytime We Touch’ remains an undeniable anthem. Horler reflects on recent collaborations with the likes of Hardwell and Steve Aoki, and her special guest appearance at this years Tomorrowland festival in Belgium. In The Making Of series, DJ Mag explores [See More…]

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David Morales ‘Needin’ U’ | The Making Of An Ibiza Anthem 0 (0)

David Morales shares the story behind his dance anthem, ‘Needin’ U’. In an exclusive interview with DJ Mag, David Morales reflects on the origins of his career, from DJing at the Paradise Garage to remixing Whitney Houston at just 25 years old. Morales explains how ‘Needin’ U’ wasn’t originally going to be released, but the demand for the track was so high he was forced into putting it out to the world. It quickly became a hit, especially in Ibiza, where Morales would go on to shoot the video at venues including Pacha and Pikes. Almost 30 years on, the [See More…]

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Adam F ‘Circles’ | The Making Of A Drum & Bass Classic 0 (0)

30 years on from its original release, Adam F shares the story of his seminal drum & bass classic, ‘Circles’. Released in 1995, ‘Circles’ didn’t chart until it’s re-release two years later as the first single from Adam F’s debut studio album, ‘Colours’. Made on various pieces of vintage studio gear, the song was finished until Adam decided to sample Bob James’ ‘Westchester Lady’ after hearing the two tracks play side by side — a choice which later provided a few hurdles in terms of sample clearance. Here, Adam explores his early introduction into music, from busking on the streets [See More…]

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Bizarre Inc. ‘I’m Gonna Get You’ | The Making Of A House Classic 0 (0)

Angie Brown, formerly of Bizarre Inc., shares the story behind their ‘90s house anthem, ‘I’m Gonna Get You’. Growing up in Brixton in the ‘80s, Angie tells DJ Mag about discovering her voice, and becoming a regular singer on the London club circuit. It was during this time that she was approached by a talent scout on behalf of Bizarre Inc. Meeting the production trio in a studio in Stafford, Brown didn’t initially understand how the track was going to work, having been asked to sing parts of Jocelyn Brown’s ‘Love’s Gonna Get You’ alongside some ad-libs — but only [See More…]

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Joe Smooth ‘Promised Land’ | The Making Of A House Anthem 0 (0)

To celebrate 40 years of house music we joined Joe Smooth at ARC Music Festival, Chicago to recount the story behind his house anthem ‘Promised Land’. An undeniable house music gem, Joe talks us through the track’s inspiration and legacy, alongside how it put him on the radar of influential figures including Nelson Mandela, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite dance tracks, told by the people that made them. Watch more from the series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGQNM_MbRMj0o92dwsw61tI7fZme2HNT&si=kesFqrYErup28X0m Find [See More…]

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Barbara Tucker ‘Beautiful People’ | The Making Of A House Anthem 0 (0)

30 years on from its release on the iconic Strictly Rhythm, Barbara Tucker shares the story behind one of house music’s most loved vocal hits, ‘Beautiful People’. Written by Tucker, alongside India and Lem Springsteen, the track was produced by Louie Vega and Kenny Dope. Vega used the vocal loop for his Hardrive project, culminating in ‘Deep Inside’ in ’93. Here, Tucker explains how she came to meet “Little Louie” Vega in New York during the ‘80s, the inspiration behind the lyrics, and the whirlwind of filming Top Of The Pops performances and music videos. Electronic music history is rich [See More…]

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Goldie ‘Inner City Life’ | The Making Of A Drum & Bass Classic 0 (0)

30 years on from its original release, Goldie shares the story behind ‘Inner City Life’, the first single from his seminal debut album ‘Timeless’. Written by Goldie, alongside Moving Shadow’s Rob Playford, with vocals from Diane Charlemagne, ‘Inner City Life’ is often regarded as one of the most iconic drum & bass tracks ever made, and instrumental in the scene’s mainstream breakthrough. Here, Goldie reflects on his early days with Kemistry & Storm, Randall and Grooverider, whilst also sharing stories of how the track came to be signed, the iconic music video and revealing which remixes and cover version hold [See More…]

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Roni Size ‘Brown Paper Bag’ | The Making Of A Drum & Bass Classic 0 (0)

Roni Size, the frontman of drum & bass collective Reprazent, shares the story behind their 1997 hit ‘Brown Paper Bag’. The track was part of their debut album ‘New Forms’; which later won a Mercury Prize. Not only considered innovative in sound; with it’s iconic double-bass, the track was accompanied by a creative music video. Roni Size gives us an insight into the bands origins, how the track was made in the studio and the legacy it holds. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the [See More…]

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ATB ‘9 PM (TILL I COME)’ | The Making Of A Dance Anthem 0 (0)

ATB’s debut track under the name, ‘9 PM (Till I Come)’, is one of dance music’s most recognisable anthems, featuring an infectious melody that changed the German DJ and producer’s life. In the latest episode of The Making Of, we join ATB, real name Andre Tanneberger, almost 30 years later as he reveals that he made ‘9 PM’ by chance after showing a date to his studio before going to the cinema. The track, which was made in just two days and features a sample from Yolanda Rivera, went immediately to No.1 when it was released in the UK in [See More…]