Classic Cuts is one of those music collections that continues to deliver even after all theseyears…over 20 and counting! From the very first release, Classic Cuts 1: Pop Dance, ithas grown to become a must-have collection for DJs including an eclectic range of musicstyles like Indie, Soul, Rock & Party. More recently the collection has…
The Making of Soul Sessions 1
Chairman of Music Factory, Andy Pickles, reflects on his return to the studio to create Soul Sessions 1. I don’t quite remember when I did my last mix for Mastermix, although I do remember my first was featured on Issue 11 and called ‘The Off The Wall Dance Mix’. No idea why that title was…
The Ultimate Guide to a 70s Theme Night
Mastermix Label Manager Richard Lee presents the ultimate guide to programming the music selection for a 70s theme night! Introduction Whenever I’ve performed at a 70s themed event almost everyone in attendance has entered into the spirit of things by dressing up in some sort of fancy dress from the era. Whether it’s a dodgy wig and stick-on moustache…
How to Make TV Themes Work in a Set
Mastermix DJ Pete Sherriff talks about which theme tunes he uses in his sets to create those ‘ooh’ moments…
I thought I would put a short blog together about using TV Themes. This isn’t something to be sniffed at so much as embraced – everyone watches TV! From the “duff duff” on Eastenders to the “Now this is a story…” of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, everyone loves a theme tune and they are becoming more popular to use at gigs and events.
The Mobile DJ’s Guide To Garage Music
Mastermix Label Manager Richard Lee takes a look at the resurgence of UK Garage music.
During the 90s I was at the height of my mobile DJ career performing 5 or 6 nights a week at events across the UK. I had to adapt my sets accordingly depending on where in the country I was performing as music tastes varied from city to city.
The Mobile DJ’s Guide To Acoustic Hits
Mastermix Label Manager Richard Lee picks out a selection of Classic Cuts albums that feature unique versions of well known tracks…
Classic Cuts are, for many DJs, an essential music collection that they use on a regular basis. The collection offers a healthy balance of classic mobile DJ hits, floorfilling anthems and hard to find gems…all of which make up one of the most comprehensive DJ only music libraries available.
The DJ Set on the Mastermix Issue Series
Mastermix Label Manager Richard Lee explains how we encourage and welcome input from our fellow DJs
Mastermix has always prided itself on being a service run by DJs for DJs. The interaction we have with our members is unsurpassed and when we launched a new mix feature called The DJ Set, that asked for even more DJ input, we were literally swamped with suggestions.
Issue 403: A Closer Look
Mastermix Label Manager Richard Lee lifts the lid on the first Issue of 2020!
Side One
1.Chart Hits: Pop Dance – 6 current bangers in one DJ-friendly mix with a mid-tempo BPM of 124-126, longer versions of each track and with added Intro & Outro beats to allow you to drop the mix in to your live sets. Tracks include ‘Don’t Start Now’ – Dua Lipa, ‘Sorry’ – Joel Corry & a brilliant new version of the 70s disco classic ‘I Feel Love’ by Sam Smith.
Issue 402: A Closer Look
We rounded off 2019 with a bumper edition of the Issue, jam packed with everything you’ll need for the festive season! Richard Lee takes a closer look at what’s in store…
Side One
1. Chart Hits: Pop Dance – We are constantly asked by our DJ members to create a monthly chart mix that includes 5 / 6 big tunes, played in full & mixed smoothly…so here you go! Latest offerings from Sam Feldt feat. RANI, Regard, Jax Jones & Ella Henderson, Meduza x Becky x Goodboys & Nathan Dawe feat. Jaykaye in a 15 minute mix.
The Mobile DJs Guide To Elegant Dining
Mastermix Label Manager Richard Lee focuses on maximising on the early evening entertainment
DJs continue to explore new & exciting concepts to offer their clients. From Uplighting to L.O.V.E. Letters or Magic Mirrors to Themed Photo Booths there is always something new to showcase…but there is one thing that is often over-looked and can be offered so easily…MUSIC!
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