For as long as I can remember, I’ve been absolutely fascinated with mixtapes.  We’re not talking about a rag tag collection of tracks prominently featuring would-be Rappers and vocalists, poorly transitioned from one tune to the next, of the variety that resemble what has become the modern day artist demo.

I’m referring to DJs — cutting, scratching, infectious intros, live at that legendary rave, world premieres before that album dropped, extended multi-minute blends, double-drops, triple-drops, FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY — showcasing an ability to coherently program an audible narrative over the span of an hour plus using the freshest underground sounds they had personally selected.

DJ Hype, Bad Boy Bill, Roc Raida, DJ Sneak, Marty McFly, Hatiras, Dave Cooper, DJ Green Lantern, Mystical Influence, Freaky Flow, Jelo, DJ Craig G — these were some of the names littered across the covers of Tapes and CDs I listened to tirelessly, carefully taking notes on how those whom I considered to be the turntable masters constructed these classic musical journeys.

Any DJ will tell you, live performances are the epitome of our chosen craft.  I’m very much a maverick in that sense; recording well thought-out, calculated, executed with precision studio mixes are what drove me to save up and purchase a pair of Technics 1200s just over a decade and a half ago.

So here it is; what I consider the most important mix I have recorded to date — my first recorded studio session in 4 (!) years, a mix that I had literally dropped everything to complete, and a project which reaffirmed to me on a personal level that I still have the passion and drive to share the music I love.  Special thanks to the Sound Advice team (Matt Rose, P.Bunn, Cynikal Mindset, DJ Rood, and Goldstein) and my soon to be wife (3 more weeks!?!?!?) for the support, creative energy, and inspiration they have provided me.  I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out, and it is my sincerest hope you all enjoy listening to this mix as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

– Joe Crilla

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Track List

[1.] Rio | Netsky | Ultra | UL6342
>> Wolf Trap VIP | Mob Tactics | Ram Records | RAMMLPD10
[2.] Wanna Be Your Lover | Macca & Loz Contreras | Fokuz Recordings | FOKUZ14066
>> Portland | René LaVice | Ram Records | RAMM152
[3.] Daily Routine (Spastik Bootleg) | Joey Bada$$ | Love Letters Ink | No Cat. #
>> Here Today Gone Tomorrow | Serum | Low Down Deep Recordings | LDDR041
[4.] Silly | DJ Marky | Innerground Records | INNO68
[5.] Snap Funk | LSB | Soul:R | SOULR068
[6.] Cold Corner | Jubei feat. Steo | Metalheadz | META028
[7.] Wrong Tingz | J.Robinson | Foundation X | FDX011
[8.] The Gatekeeper | Fresh | Ram Records | FDX011
>> Hocus Pocus | Chase & Status | Ram Records | RAMM92
[9.] All of My (Aries Remix) | Tom & Jerry | Stepback | STEPBACK003
>> Man of Steal | Vinyl Syndicate | Urban Takeover | URBTAKE8
[10.] Champion DJ (Serial Killaz Remix) | Rebel MC & Top Cat | Congo Natty | CONGONATTY023
[11.] Nice Up the Dance (Serial Killaz VIP) | David Boomah & Marcus Visionary | On Point Music | OPA001
[12.] Pass the Kouchie | Benny Page & Mr. Williamz | Necessary Mayhem | NDB004
>> Poon | Sub Zero | Playaz Recordings | PLAYAZ015
[13.] Pussy | Hoogs | Liondub International | LDSSVOL001
>> As We Enter | Code Red | Image Audio | IMGA003
[14.] Straight In | Sub Zero | Playaz Recordings | PLAYAZ058
[15.] Battle Station VIP | Decimal Bass | Playaz Recordings | PLAYAZ059
[16.] Show Me Love (High Contrast Remix) | Steve Angello & Laidback Luke feat. Robin S | Data Records | No Cat. #
>> Nosher (Baron’s I Know a Little Spot Remix) | Total Science | C.I.A. | CIALTD004
[17.] Freefall VIP | Metrik feat. Reija Lee | Hospital Records | NHS262
[18.] Faded (Delta Heavy Bootleg) | Zhu | Polydor | No Cat. #
[19.] City Lights (Original Dub) | Culture Shock | Ram Records | RAMM184
>> Dirty Love (TC Remix) | Wilkinson | Ram Records | RAMM169
[20.] Kintetic | Friction vs. Dimension | Shogun Audio | SHA092
[21.] Take Me Away (Andy C Remix) | DJ S.K.T feat. Rae | Azuli Records | AZULS021D3
[22.] Brainstitch | Noisia | Shogun Audio | SHA005
>> Where My Ladies At | René LaVice | Ram Records | RAMM157
[23.] Sunshine | Fierce & Zero T | Quarantine | QRN2001
[24.] Vortex | Heamy | Bad Taste Recordings | BT041
>> Gambino VIP | DC Breaks | Ram Records | RAMM186
[25.] Throwback Therapy | Fixate | Exit Records | EXIT056
[26.] Special (Nu:Tone VIP Mix) | Billon | Hospital Records | NHS265
[27.] The Thrill (René LaVice’s Thrillseeking Remix) | Nero | MTA Records | MTA057
>> Planet Dust | )EIB( | Prototype Recordings | PRO003UK

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