Mixed by DJ Denise

Recorded January 2002

The idea of the Retro Mixes was that they would feature older tracks that never quite made it to the recording booth. There are always so many records that get passed by when a compilation is made that shouldn’t! The Retro Mix series would be dedicated to recording these tracks that kick ass but are no longer new releases.

As it turned out, there never was a Retro Mix Volume Two, as mix tapes went out of style faster than MC Hammer’s pants. At the time this project was made, Deeper was described as “a break from the norm, featuring mellower, groovier and funkier hard house tracks recorded at a slower BPM.” It turns out that this mix tape was a perfect bridge between Denise’s hard house sound and funky house sound.

The question remains, however: Can there ever be a Volume 2? The idea hasn’t been totally discarded, but if there should ever be a Retro Mix Volume Two, it will be a free downloadable mp3 mix for your reminiscing pleasure.

Remember that song with that guy talking about “They Know What Is What, But They Don’t Know What Is What… They Just Strut… What The Fuck…?” Well it’s called Star69 and it’s the last song on this compilation.

Track Listing

SIDE A

1. 2 Slags “Pet Rescue” [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX051]
2. Friction Burns “We Want Sex” [Friction Burns - ROB09]
3. Speedo “Fat Beat” Bad Boy Mix [Shock Records - SHOCK1042]
4. Perpetual Motion “Rompa Stompa” Perfect Phase Remix [Wax Records - WEA301X]
5. The Groove Collector “Mosquito” [Vinyl Inside - VI-150]
6. Jas Van Houten & The Freak “Din Dah” [Vinyl Inside - VI-050]
7. Champion Burns “Bam” Majestic 12 Remix [Nukleuz - NUK P 0362]
8. White Label – Funky??

SIDE B

1. Chopper “Jo and Lisa” Untidy Dub [Code Blue - BLU003X]
2. Jas Van Houten “www.jas.com” [Vinyl Inside - VI-020]
3. The Groove Collector “Drugs & Sex” [Vinyl Inside - VI-140]
4. Mac Zimms “The Saxshop” [2 Play 015]
5. Jas Van Houten “Gimmy Pouwa” [Vinyl Inside - VI-020]
6. Joff Roach & Tim J. “Running Wild” [Big Buckz - BB-010]
7. Vengaboys “Breakin’ Records EP Vol. 4″ Lock ‘N Load Remix [Violent Music]
8. Fatboy Slim “Star69″ [Skint 64]

Download “Deeper” here:

Side A – http://www.djdenise.com/audio/denise_deeper_a_160.mp3

Side B – http://www.djdenise.com/audio/denise_deeper_b_160.mp3

Mixed by Denise aka DJ D

Recorded June 2001

The Orange Species was made during a time when there was no stopping hard house… even to this day it contains some of the highest quality hard house tracks ever made. Side A starts off dark & hypnotic then moves into some serious ass-shaking beats! Side B starts off with a couple bass-heavy tracks tinted with bad ass mofo vocals and works into some serious quality choonage. Take note of the mix from Track 5 into 6 – it is still one of Denise’s favorite mixes. An “Outa Space” remix is tagged on the end for sentimental value, as it is definitely an anthem of the time. You’ll find The Orange Species enjoyable from start to finish… and start to finish… and start to finish… and start to finish…

The Orange Species also marks the transition period between Denise changing her DJ name from ‘DJ D’ to ‘Denise.’ The temporary moniker ‘Denise aka DJ D’ would last on flyers for about a year until it finally made it’s full switch to simply ‘Denise.’

Track Listing

SIDE A

1. Beat Reality “Get Hooked” [Y2K]
2. Billy Daniel Bunter & Jon Doe “Mind Games” [U.K. Hard Three]
3. 99th Floor Elevators “Hooked” OD404 Mix [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX061R]
4. Ultra Heat Treat “Battle Anybody” [12 Inch Thumpin Hard - THD001]
5. The Groove Collector “Vinyl Pusher” [Vinyl Inside - VI-140]
6. John Whitemann “Can’t Beat The System” Original Remix [Tidy Trax - TIDY145T]
* Note: There’s an error on the inside tape cover. Track 6 should read “Original Remix,” not “Ingo Remix.”
7. UK Gold “Cuz The House Gets Warm” Tidy Boys Remix [Tidy Trax - M9]
8. Steve Haswell “Here I Come” Gonzalo & Baby Doc Mix [Trade Lite - TRT004]
9. Hi Gate “Gonna Work It Out” [Incentive - CENT20T-A]

SIDE B

1. Knuckleheadz “You Can Feel It” [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX071R]
2. Joe Fandango “The Sound” [Y2K - Y2KLTD003]
3. Rachel Auburn “Screwdriver” [Tidy Trax - TIDY123T]
4. Andy Farley “Concentrate” [Nucleuz - NUKP 0158]
5. Killerbounce “Thunderball” Jay-B Remix [Pump Records - PURE07]
6. Ace of Space “9 Is A Classic” Mark Kavanagh Mix [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX074]
7. Creambashers “Crazy Siren” [Collision Recordings - 12 COL 2]
8. DJ Ziad “Hold It Now” [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX075/1]
9. Mellow Trax “Outa Space” Ramon Zenker Remix [Polydor]

Download “The Orange Species” here:

Side A – http://www.djdenise.com/audio/djd_theorangespecies_a_160.mp3

Side B – http://www.djdenise.com/audio/djd_theorangespecies_b_160.mp3

Mixed by DJ D

Recorded January 2001

As the name implies, Rockin’! is jam packed with songs that Denise found to rock the crowd the hardest…
tried & tested, if you will! There are some classic hard house tunes on this compilation – “Somebody Answer The Phone,” “Injected With A Poison” & “Get Down” amongst others. Fans of the 1998-2001 UK hard house era will find this mix tape truly enjoyable.

Track Listing

SIDE A

1. The Captain & Steve Thomas “Get Down 2000″ [Tinrib - RIB036]
2. Bob Burns Jnr “Funk Rock” Original Mix [Third Degree Burns - MAD01]
3. Mark Kavanagh “Bad Boy 2000″ Original Mix [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX067]
4. Mauve “93″ Steve Thomas vs. DJ Ziad Mix [Casa Dura 001]
5. Praga Khan “Injected With A Poison” BK & Nick Sentience Remix [Nucleuz - NUKP 0238]
6. Artemesia “Bits + Pieces” OD404 Remix [Tidy Trax - Tidy141T2]
7. UK Gold “Nuclear Shower” OD404 Remix [Tidy Trax Milk Series - M6]
8. Kumara “Snap Your Fingaz” Phlash! Dub Mix [Y2K - Y2K018R]

SIDE B

1. Brain Bashers “Do It Now” Hi-Jackers Remix [Tidy Trax - Tidy137T2]
2. Phlash! “Scream” Original Mix [Tripoli Trax - TTRAXLP003-3]
3. OD404 “Fireball” Double Dipped Dub [Kaktai 6]
4. The Pitcher “Dropshot” Remix [Nucleuz - NUKP 0264]
5. Stimulant DJs “Hoover Time” Captain Tinrib Remix [Tidy Trax - Tidy142T]
6. ??? “Party Time” [???]
7. Yomanda “Sunshine” Hi-Gate Remix [Manifesto]
8. Mario Piu “Communication (Somebody Answer The Phone)” – Yomanda Remix [Incentive - CENT2T-A]
9. Termination Source “Poing 98″ De Bos Remix [Massive Drive - MD-006]

Download “Rockin’!” here:

Side A – http://www.djdenise.com/audio/djd_rockin_a_160.mp3

Side B – http://www.djdenise.com/audio/djd_rockin_b_160.mp3

Mixed by Morgan and DJ D

Side B Recorded Live and “On The Fly” in November 2000

Made exclusively for distribution at The Big Apple 2001, a New Year’s celebration. Morgan’s mix is a faster more energetic NRG mix, whereas Denise’s is a slower, funkier hard house mix.

Note: For those of you who happen to still have a copy of this mix tape, it is mislabeled. Morgan’s side is Denise’s, and vice versa.

Track Listing

SIDE A – Morgan

1. Rich & Gordi “House Red” (DIP)
2. Andy Farley “Stop Rocking” (Mohawk)
3. Stimulant DJ’s “Hoovertime” (Tidy Trax)
4. In Aura “Move to This” (Project Five)
5. D.O.P. “Shake The Cut” (Tax Disc)
6. Si Fevah “Pump This Party” (Fevah House)
7. Chris C & DIP “V8″ (Mohawk)
8. Base Graffiti “Funky Ass Wax” (Kaktai)
9. Madam Zu “Four Star” (Aztec)

SIDE B – DJ D

1. E Craig “Dutch Drum Attack” [Y2K - Y2K020R]
2. Groovaholics “Wake Up The Funk” Steve Thomas Mix [Y2K - Y2K015R]
3. Mark Kavanagh “Bad Boy 2000″ Razor Babes Mix [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX067R]
4. Nigel Gee “Hootin’ Harry” [Neo - NEO12040]
5. Freak and Mac Zimms “Spin Me Wild” DJ Ziad Mix [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX048]
6. Joff Roach & Tim J “Rich Art” [Vinyl Inside - VI-010]
7. Tuff Twins “Timeless” [Tuff Twins Recordings - TWT01]
8. Bed & Bondage “Don’t Take The Mick” Houserockers Dub [Untidy Trax - UNTIDY009]
9. The Generator “Where Are You Now?” Untidy Dub [Tidy Trax - Tidy130T2]

Download “The Big Apple” here:

Side A – Morgan: http://mp3.djmorgan.com/Morgan-Versus.mp3

Side B – DJ D: http://www.djdenise.com/audio/djd_thebigapple_160.mp3

Mixed by DJ D

Recorded January 2000

Style is Denise’s first solo release, made about half a year after the versus tape Kickin’ Arse with Thomas Trouble. You can see the progression made since Kickin’ Arse in regards to both track selection and mixing style. There are much longer & smoother mixes on Style, as well as a few tricks thrown in for good measure. In addition, Denise’s affinity for harder, less trancier and more housey music was in it’s infancy with this compilation. In 2000 when this mix was recorded, Denise didn’t even know about these genres called “NRG” and “UK hard house.” It was all simply “hard trance” at the time.

Track Listing

SIDE A

1. Junkfood Junkies “Funky Horn” Horn-a-pella [Club Culture/Alphabet City]
2. Mike Ski “Welcome” Pinball Remix [Roca Records - ROCA 6]
3. Andy Farley “Destroy the Sound” [Tidy Trax - Tidy 132T]
4. Max & Amino “On Your Feet” [Alien Trax - ALN014]
5. Slider “Fallen Angel” Assassinator remix [MM Records]
6. OD404 “Ram Raid” [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX054]
7. Chris C “Freefall” Beatniqz Remix [Mohawk Records - AMOK 007]
8. Beatniqz “Once Again (With Feeling)” GSM Mix [Mohawk Records - AMOK 002]
9. Trauma “You’ll Know” [Tidy Trax - TIDY 119]

SIDE B

1. Tom Wax “Speed of Light” [Tetsuo - TET 055-12]
2. Trauma “Fantastic” [Tidy Trax - TIDY 122T]
3. Trauma “Higher” [Tidy Trax - TIDY 119]
4. Mark Sinclair “Tell Me What’s Wrong” [MOM Recordings - AMOM 14]
5. Mark N.R.G. “Don’t Stop” Baby Doc Mix [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX026DJ]
6. Jonah “Sssst…(listen)” Original Mix [A45 Music]
7. DeeJay Hyde “Fast” Axel Konrad Remix [A45 Music]
8. Spencer Feeland & Rob Jeffrey “Comocean” Beatniqz Remix [Mohawk Records - AMOK 006]
9. Obsessive “Tune In, Turn Out” DJ Ziad Mix [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX047]
10. Pete Wardman “Tragically Glamorous” [Tripoli Trax - TTRAX042]

Download “Style” here:

Side A – http://www.djdenise.com/audio/djd_style_a_160.mp3

Side B – http://www.djdenise.com/audio/djd_style_b_160.mp3

Mixed by Thomas Trouble and DJ D

Recorded Summer 1999

Kickin’ Arse was Denise’s first public release, created after less than a year of DJing. San Francisco veteran Thomas Trouble was kind enough make a versus tape so that Denise’s name could get advertised under the wings of Thomas.

Using advice given to her by Thomas, most of her mixes on Kickin’ Arse are smooth and gradual transitions using only the cross fader. You’ll find that while the mixes are beat-matched, there isn’t too much creativity to them. It being early in her career, Denise still had a lot to learn about many aspects of mixing – EQing, when to use volume faders versus when to use the cross fader, tricks, cuts, overall creativity and originality, etc.

The track selection for this tape represents Denise’s style at the very beginning of her career. Some of you may recognize these tunes from the original Man in the Moon days at Big Heart City… ah the memories!

Track Listing

SIDE A – Thomas Trouble

(Unavailable)

SIDE B – DJ D

1. Eve 16 – logo side
2. Eve Gurotondo – “The Ultimate Frontier” [EVELP98002]
3. Funkopath “Regenerate” Deepsky Remix [F-111 Records - 0-44581]
4. The Captain & The Alien Thing “Punk 2-Return of Punk” [Tinrib Recordings - RIB 026]
5. Lab-4 “Reformation II” OD404 Mix [Alien Trax - ALN013]
6. Weirdo “Gotta Keep On” [Tinrib Recordings - RIB 025]
7. Musique de Marque “Nigiri Yaguru” [Signature - SN003]
8. Interflow #3 “Performance” [Kyr Records - KYR 314]
9. X Cabs – Chemistry “Tuneless” [Hook Recordings - HKXY03]
10. Gouryella “Gouryella” [Planetary Consciousness - PC 9914-6]

Download DJ D mix here:

http://www.djdenise.com/audio/djd_kickinarse_160.mp3