DJ-Kicks (typeset DJ-KiCKS on all cover artwork) is a series of DJ mix albums, mixed by various artists for the independent record label !K7 Records. Cover art is the Illustration or Photograph on the outside of a published product such as a Book, Magazine, Comic book, product package A DJ mix or DJ mixset is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track Audio mixing is the process by which a multitude of sound sources are combined into one or more channels An independent record label (or indie record label) is a Record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the Major record labels !K7 Records is an Independent record label based in Berlin, Germany that focuses mostly on Electronic music.
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History
DJ-Kicks started out in 1995 as a compilation of electronic DJ club-style mixes in the techno or house genres, with the then-novel twist of being targeted to a home listening audience. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Electronic music is music that employs Electronic musical instruments and Electronic Music technology in its production A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience A nightclub (or "night club" or "club" is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark Techno is a form of Electronic dance music (EDM that emerged in Detroit, Michigan, USA during the mid to late 1980s House music is a style of Electronic dance music initially popularized in mid-1980s Discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino Soon afterwards, both the choice of compilers and the genres included were expanded: In addition to DJs, more and more producers (like Terranova), remixers (like Kruder & Dorfmeister), bands (like the Stereo MCs) and musicians (like Nicolette) compiled DJ-Kicks albums. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing A remix is an alternative version of a song different from the original version Kruder & Dorfmeister, named after members Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister is an Austrian duo most known for their Downtempo - dub remixes of pop A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. Stereo MCs are an English Electronica group. Members "The Head" - born Nick Hallam, 11 June A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a The actual music began to vary wildly as well, ranging from Trüby Trio's downbeat jazz sound to Kemistry & Storm's aggressive drum and bass. Trüby Trio are a German band specialising in Nu jazz and Broken beat. In Music performance and Music theory, the downbeat is the first beat of a measure in Music, the impulse that occurs at the Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Valerie Olukemi A "Kemistry" Olusanya (b October 13, 1963 in Birmingham England &mdash d Still, all contributions remain broadly within the electronic music genre.
The first DJ-Kicks release was C.J. Bolland's in 1995, and the series is still regularly expanded. C J Bolland (born Christian Jay Bolland 18 June 1971, Stockton-on-Tees, England, UK) is a British Electronic music As of October 2006, there are 28 releases in the series, with a release rate of roughly two to three new ones each year. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Some of the DJ-Kicks mixes are very popular and counted among the regular albums of the compiler, most notably the one by Kruder & Dorfmeister. The DJ-Kicks series has been called "the most important DJ-mix series ever" by Mixmag. Mixmag is a British Dance music and clubbing Magazine. With a circulation of 37139 and a readership of 276000 as of August 2008 it claims The 26th release was a special celebratory (and unmixed) "best of" compilation, DJ-Kicks: The Exclusives. DJ-Kicks The Exclusives is a Compilation album released on the Studio !K7 Independent record label. It consisted of original tracks by the DJs who had mixed the earlier albums in the series.
DJ-Kicks releases
DJ-Kicks: C.J. Bolland
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DJ-Kicks: Carl Craig
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DJ-Kicks: Claude Young
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DJ-Kicks: Kruder & Dorfmeister
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DJ-Kicks: Stacey Pullen
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| DJ-Kicks: Nicolette |
DJ-Kicks: The Black Album
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DJ-Kicks: DJ Cam
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DJ-Kicks: Terranova
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DJ-Kicks: Smith & Mighty
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DJ-Kicks: Andrea Parker
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DJ-Kicks: Kemistry & Storm
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DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation
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DJ-Kicks: Kid Loco
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DJ-Kicks: Stereo MCs
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DJ-Kicks: Nightmares on Wax
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DJ-Kicks: Trüby Trio
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DJ-Kicks: Vikter Duplaix
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| DJ-Kicks: Playgroup |
DJ-Kicks: Tiga
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DJ-Kicks: Chicken Lips
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DJ-Kicks: Erlend Øye
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DJ-Kicks: Daddy G
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| DJ-Kicks: The Glimmers |
DJ-Kicks: Annie
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DJ-Kicks: The Exclusives
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| DJ-Kicks: Four Tet |
DJ-Kicks: Henrik Schwarz
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DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip
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DJ-Kicks: Booka Shade
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| DJ-Kicks: Burial |
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DJ-Kicks CJ Bolland is a DJ mix album mixed by CJ Bolland. It was the first album in the DJ-Kicks series and was released on C J Bolland (born Christian Jay Bolland 18 June 1971, Stockton-on-Tees, England, UK) is a British Electronic music Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 DJ-Kicks Carl Craig is a DJ album mixed by Carl Craig. It was released on 1996 on the Studio !K7 Independent record label as Carl Craig is a Detroit -based producer of Techno music, and is considered to be one of the most important names in the Detroit second generation of techno producers Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Claude Young is a DJ mix album, mixed by Claude Young. Claude Young Jr is a Techno DJ from Detroit. Known for his mixing style that includes scratches juggles and cuts Claude Young has played in clubs all around the Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Kruder & Dorfmeister is a DJ mix album, mixed by Kruder & Dorfmeister. Kruder & Dorfmeister, named after members Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister is an Austrian duo most known for their Downtempo - dub remixes of pop Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Stacey Pullen is a DJ mix album, mixed by Stacey Pullen. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Nicolette is a DJ mix album, mixed by Nicolette. It was released on 10 March 1997 on the Studio !K7 Independent Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar DJ-Kicks Rockers Hi-Fi (also known as DJ-Kicks The Black Album) is a DJ mix album, mixed by Rockers Hi-Fi. Rockers Hi-Fi were an electronic Dub/dance outfit formed in Birmingham, England in the mid 90's Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar DJ-Kicks DJ Cam is a DJ mix album, mixed by DJ Cam. It was released on 18 November 1997 on the Studio !K7 DJ Cam (born Laurent Daumail in 1973 is a French DJ. His tunes are almost entirely a hybrid of both hip-hop and jazz music and is presented in an abstract Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar DJ-Kicks Terranova is a DJ mix album, mixed by Terranova. It was released on 19 January 1998 on the Studio !K7 Terranova is a German band made up of current members Fetisch, Marco Meister and Kaos. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Smith & Mighty is a DJ mix album, mixed by Smith & Mighty. Smith & Mighty are a Drum & Bass / Trip hop group from Bristol, consisting of Rob Smith, Ray Mighty and Peter D Rose Discography Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Andrea Parker is a DJ mix album mixed by Andrea Parker Andrea Parker is a British Electronic music producer and DJ from Yalding, Kent. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Kemistry & Storm is a DJ mix album, mixed by Kemistry & Storm. DJ-Kicks Kemistry & Storm is a DJ mix album, mixed by Kemistry & Storm. Valerie Olukemi A "Kemistry" Olusanya (b October 13, 1963 in Birmingham England &mdash d Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Thievery Corporation is a DJ mix album, mixed by Thievery Corporation. Thievery Corporation is a Washington DC -based recording artist and DJ duo consisting of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton and their supporting Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Kid Loco is a DJ mix album, mixed by Kid Loco. It was released on 18 October 1999 on the Studio !K7 Independent Kid Loco, né Jean-Yves Prieur (born June 16 1964 in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine) is a French Musician, DJ, Remixer and Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) DJ-Kicks Stereo MCs is a DJ mix album, mixed by Stereo MCs. It was released on 27 March 2000 on the Studio !K7 Stereo MCs are an English Electronica group. Members "The Head" - born Nick Hallam, 11 June Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. DJ-Kicks Nightmares on Wax is a DJ mix album, mixed by Nightmares on Wax, released on the Studio !K7 label as part of the DJ-Kicks Nightmares on Wax is DJ and musician George Evelyn (born c 1970 also known as DJ EASE (Experimental Sample Expert from Leeds, UK. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. DJ Kicks Trüby Trio is a DJ mix album mixed by Trüby Trio. It was released on 27 August 2001 on the Studio !K7 independent Trüby Trio are a German band specialising in Nu jazz and Broken beat. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. DJ Kicks Vikter Duplaix is a a DJ mix album mixed by Vikter Duplaix. Vikter Duplaix (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States) is a songwriter producer, multi-instrumentalist, Singer Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. DJ-Kicks Playgroup is a DJ mix album, mixed by Playgroup, also known as Trevor Jackson Playgroup is British Dance act Basically the project of musician and designer Trevor Jackson they were associated with the Electroclash movement "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. DJ-KiCKS Tiga is a DJ mix album, compiled and mixed by Montreal DJ and Record producer, Tiga. Tiga (tiːgə is the stage name of Montreal -born DJ / producer Tiga James Sontag (born 1974 Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. DJ-Kicks Chicken Lips is a DJ mix album, mixed by Chicken Lips. The Chicken Lips are a band comprising Andy Meecham and Dean Meredith, both formerly of Bizarre Inc Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. DJ-Kicks Erlend Øye is a DJ mix album, mixed by Erlend Øye. Erlend Øye is a Norwegian musician from Bergen, best known for being part of the pop duo Kings of Convenience together with Eirik Glambek Bøe Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " DJ-Kicks Daddy G is a DJ mix album, mixed by Daddy G of the band Massive Attack. Daddy G (born Grantley Marshall, 18 December 1959, Bristol, UK) is an English Musician, and a founding member Massive Attack are an English Trip hop group founded in 1988 by Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, and Andrew Vowles in Bristol Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " DJ Kicks The Glimmers is a DJ mix album mixed by The Glimmers. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. DJ-Kicks Annie is a DJ mix album, mixed by Annie. It was released on 17 October 2005 on the Studio !K7 Independent record label Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. DJ-Kicks The Exclusives is a Compilation album released on the Studio !K7 Independent record label. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. DJ-Kicks Four Tet is a DJ mix album released on the Studio !K7 independent record label Kieran Hebden (born 1980 in Putney, London, England, United Kingdom) is a Post-rock and electronic musician Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. DJ-Kicks Henrik Schwarz is a DJ mix album, mixed by Henrik Schwarz. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. DJ-Kicks Hot Chip is a DJ mix album, mixed by Hot Chip. It was released on the Studio !K7 Independent record label as part of Hot Chip is a British Electropop band They have released three studio albums&mdash Coming on Strong, The Warning, and Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Booka Shade is a German electrohouse duo It is made up of Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, described as veterans of the Frankfurt Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Burial, also called interment and inhumation, is the act of placing a person or object into the ground Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Back to Mine is a series of Mix albums usually (though not always mixed by renowned DJs or composers of Electronic music. Late Night Tales and its predecessor Another Late Night are the names of two related series of DJ mix albums released on Azuli Records Independent Solid Steel is the name of a series of DJ mix albums issued on Ninja Tune Independent record label in the UK.Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic