Anyone here want a throwback? Because we seriously have a good one for you today. And it's brought to you by man of the moment, DUKE DUMONT.
Before 2012, Duke Dumont was known as a ‘producer’s producer’. He was the name on a 12” record the DJ knew to reach for when he wanted to please the crowd, without them knowing who had constructed the mesmerising tunes coming from it. In 2013, Duke is the one to watch with his breakthrough single about to connect to audiences worldwide.
But before that happens, the Duke has given us another reason to hail him as 'One To Watch In 2013' (as Annie Mac recently did), and it comes in the form of a MiniMix for Mac's own BBC Radio 1 Show.
It's a MiniMix with a distinct difference. This isn't a mix full of his new tracks, or even new tracks from people he digs. This is 5 minutes 28 seconds of pure throwback mixing the brilliant era that was the 80's. It's a deep look into the world that was, Chicago House.
Known to many as the beginning of the house music we know and love today, Chicago was the hub of house throughout the 80's, just as this mix is the hub of that generations sound. The Duke may not have grown up there, but his influence definitely lies there - and the mix is a interesting look into what exactly caused him to get into this career path.
Featuring a 20 track long listing, the mix does exactly what it sets out to. Teach you '20 Ways To Jack'.
Words: Tom Hutchins
