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*** as of December 29th 2016 my username was switched from "chris416" to "chrisnova777"
check out my website <---- http://www.oldschooldaw.com

Thanks for visiting my discogs profile. for those unfamiliar with me, some background info -- Im of Scandinavian + English Anglo/Saxon descent (Turku Finland/Stockholm Sweden) + (Sheffield/Nottingham England) but I was born + have lived most of my life just north of Toronto, Canada

"Chris Nova" is not my real name its what i use as an alias on the internet, and it comes from the nick/alias/nickname i used back in the 90s on IRC chat #313 #house #rave, "Radionova", "nova9", "nova909" were my nicknames that i used i stole/took the name as my own after hearing the track "Whats New" by St germain (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xr8ZksXZlI) on a brilliant mixtape mixed by DJ Simon DK Smith (DiY soundsystem) (visit here: https://www.discogs.com/group/thread/700251 for tracklist + download) it was winter/spring in early 1995 when i received that package of 4 cassette tapes in the mail from someone who send it to me from Leeds, UK - i was always very emotionally affected by music i heard on the radio + tv growing up in the 1980s watching all different forms of dance music punk new wave etc but by the time i was 10 years old i was spending all my allowance on buyingmostly "dance" + hip-hop albums. i started going to raves in August of 1993 and left my love of hiphop behind, and got hooked on techno/breakbeat/jungle "rave" music. 4/4 House was always enjoyed by me from around 1991 (thanks to a local "all ages" house club called "Spotlight" in Newmarket that used to broadcast LIVE! to local radio) but my tastes switched back to 100% house in summer/fall 1994 and i left the rave scene in favor of house music events put on by "futureshock!"; by the end of 1995, BUZZ started at 480 spadina i think in Oct 1995 and from that point on that was what i was all about... i still went to some techno/rave events but i was mostly focused on 'housier' side of things;

back around summer 1995, i was one of the first users in Canada to have Broadband cable modem internet because i happened to live in the testing location for "Rogers Wave" ( https://web.archive.org/web/19961113232824/http://rogerswave.ca/ ) and i learned HTML just so that i could build my first website which was called "GetSorted.com / Soulpower Enterprises" the whole reason i created this site was to make a place that was all about trading mixtapes via mail packages (long before MP3 was invented) we posted lists of cassettes and organized trades via Email: https://06165062160021244642.googlegroup.com/attach/fc0bb64803398328/CYBRFREQ.TXT?part=0.1&view=1&vt=ANaJVrFmx2bIDSNhaYxR7nveDNIjmQ0a5kft1yzjm051upGikEyyYW7ZiQmvbVtbEdCfSTqSWhUyUWWg5ZvehV23e-OWK3r3TeUJAQLLHLFN6PkQ6tFlmCQ (https://06165062160021244642.googlegroups.com/attach/fc0bb64803398328/CYBRFREQ.TXT?part=0.1&view=1&vt=ANaJVrFlN5ObKnE-Cg1ZOzQevia7ePQdNqGRgk8REUtI1RD1crLxLd0ZT0C-9UwtxzhC28YYKr2O_rVGu7Z_TSRgR3vvGYEsgrKfJTNqtVsVQ8gkdKfbxpU a list of my tapes that i posted to a newsgroup on June 1st 1996) back then i idolized the djs so much i never even thought that i could actually become one and actually learn to mix but i eventually bought my first silver technics turntables in spring of 1997 that i still own to this day. ironically one of the most influential tapes on my tastes came from my girlfriend Dee Thornton (RIP) in 1995, who had gone on a trip to England to visit family, and recorded DJ EZ from FREEK FM 101.8 - that tape went on to become one of my favourite mixtape of all time!! recorded i think in her hotel room, back in early 1995, the tape was stolen from me around 2003 or so? from my apartment in Toronto (toronto people suck) id give anything to hear that tape again! if anyone has any pirate radio tapes from summer of 1995 with Dj EZ or DJ Operator, please share with me;)

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Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

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90s tracklists group on discogs.com
http://www.discogs.com/group/7373
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90s trax group on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/90stracks
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FACEBOOK PROFILE
http://www.facebook.com/chrisNova777
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PLAYLISTS: (from youtube)
https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisNovahouse/playlists
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my mixcloud account: (my djs sets)
http://www.mixcloud.com/chrisNova777
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my 2nd mixcloud account
https://www.mixcloud.com/chris-nova/
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my soundcloud account (my audio production)
http://www.soundcloud.com/chrisNova777
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discogs 1990s mixtapes group
https://www.discogs.com/group/7373

my forum info-site on vintage music production topics: (my website)
http://www.oldschooldaw.com/forums/index.php

a page that lists all the music production gear i own + use
http://www.oldschooldaw.com/forums/index.php?topic=2230.0

also you can read my discogs comments/reviews here:
https://www.discogs.com/user/chrisnova777/reviews?header=1

https://www.discogs.com/lists/Favorite-Artists/32436
https://www.discogs.com/lists/Favorite-Labels/32437

90-91 https://www.discogs.com/lists/house_9091/372877
92-93 https://www.discogs.com/lists/house_9293/264953
94-95 https://www.discogs.com/lists/house_9495/264822
96-97 https://www.discogs.com/lists/house_9697/265514
98-99 https://www.discogs.com/lists/house_9899/370734
00-01 https://www.discogs.com/lists/house_0001/489148
02-03 https://www.discogs.com/lists/house_0203/489145
04-05 https://www.discogs.com/lists/house_0405/494608

https://www.facebook.com/groups/early90s/
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ps. if your gonna msg me to ask for help with track ids.. no need to apologize for bothering me etc.. i will try to check my messages and i can offer whatever my brain serves up if i have the time to listen, but i check my msgs on here once few times a month. cheers guys

Recent Activity

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Allarme PSM - Lonely Times
posted a review of Allarme PSM - Lonely Times. about 1 year ago
the instrumental of this was a big rave party tune back in late 93 / early 94 heard this played ALOT back then .. i literally NEVER heard any of the versions with talking on the track being played
Bambino (19) - Funky-Ting
posted a review of Bambino (19) - Funky-Ting. about 1 year ago
love this track giving me goosebumps remembering the feelings of dancing to this back in the day what a track!!!! ahead of its time - here i am in August 2023 remembering 30 YEARS ago back in August 1993 when i started going to rave/dance parties, i... See full review
A Man Called Adam - Easter Song - The Blessed Dubs - Sensory Productions
posted a review of A Man Called Adam - Easter Song - The Blessed Dubs - Sensory Productions. over 2 years ago
its confusing when theres so many versions of certain tracks that it makes it impossible to find the version you like"Bless this house" is the version i first heard played by dub tribe back in 95 or 96. Rob Mello & friends remixing A man called Adam.
Sonic Infusion - Magnifica
posted a review of Sonic Infusion - Magnifica. over 2 years ago
i had this record on a mixtape by dave angel called "live at club uk 1994" what a mind trip this was
Politix Of Dancin'* - Release
posted a review of Politix Of Dancin'* - Release. over 2 years ago
the bonus cut on this record was a huge hit back in the day
Harry
posted a review of Harry "Choo Choo" Romero - Mongobonix. over 2 years ago
choo choo anthem criminally underplayed this was a huge anthem at industry
DJ Sneak - Moon Doggy E.P.
posted a review of DJ Sneak - Moon Doggy E.P.. over 2 years ago
"disco erotica" got played as an anthem for FOREVER after this... well into 1996
Pete Heller Vs Rockers Revenge - Sunshine Love
posted a review of Pete Heller Vs Rockers Revenge - Sunshine Love. over 2 years ago
could be wrong but im pretty sure this white label was out sometime in 1998 - pretty sure i had this before i even knew that this track was released by Pete heller... maybe someone else got it when it was re-pressed in 99? but i definately had this... See full review
Brian Damage - Disco Tragedy
posted a review of Brian Damage - Disco Tragedy. over 2 years ago
reworking a certain sample by Bunny Sigler... Mateo + matos did a track sampling the same thing before this By the Way You Dance (I Knew It Was You)
Splank - All Over The World
posted a review of Splank - All Over The World. over 2 years ago
thelmas "dont leave me this way" bassline gets me everytime ;) specially when its mashed with some ojays on a love train hehe
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Beatmistress* - Dominate The Rhythm
posted a review of Beatmistress* - Dominate The Rhythm. over 2 years ago
the Xpando mix was played alot at raves in 1994 - rave anthem with funky bass + acid effects
Various - The Nice'N'Ripe Dubble Decker
posted a review of Various - The Nice'N'Ripe Dubble Decker. over 2 years ago
cj mackintosh was the first guy to introduce me to the sounds on this double 12" i think it was his essential mix on radio 1 ??
The Brand New Heavies - Close To You (Masters At Work Remixes)
posted a review of The Brand New Heavies - Close To You (Masters At Work Remixes). over 2 years ago
yea id have to agree with that! just something about that release
Global Dance Tribe - 3 Play EP
posted a review of Global Dance Tribe - 3 Play EP. over 2 years ago
id buy this in a heartbeat if i ever saw it, probably not that many pressings, housey tune from early 95, one of my first exposures to "uk garage" via pirate radio from the london underground
M People - Open Your Heart
posted a review of M People - Open Your Heart. over 2 years ago
ARMAND'S INDIAN BEAT DOWN was an anthem that got hammered pretty much everywhere i remember hearing this track played all over .. the music in 95/96 was so rough raw + more agressive, i first heard it played by Derrick Carter when he came to play @... See full review
Masters At Work (2) - Alright Alright
posted a review of Masters At Work (2) - Alright Alright. over 2 years ago
its funny to remind all the puritans out there that the "masters at work" moniker started out with todd terry making freestyle beats ;) but its true! 1987 was a different vibe.. cutting records, fourth floor were in on it too
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Headtrip - Boom Bass Acid EP
posted a review of Headtrip - Boom Bass Acid EP. over 2 years ago
rock da acid will remind most people of josh winks Higher State Of Consciousness track from 95
Psychotropic - Hypnosis
posted a review of Psychotropic - Hypnosis. over 2 years ago
wow i never knew gavin mills was partly responsible for this! its crazy when u find out how many of the usual suspects were into techno/rave before their more known house music personas, another example off the top of my head is ian pooley who was... See full review
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The Kooky Scientist - Blue Movie
posted a review of The Kooky Scientist - Blue Movie. over 2 years ago
r70 was wielded fiercely by Mystic Bill from chicago!!! bangin!!!!
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Back Door Revelations - Back Door Revelations
posted a review of Back Door Revelations - Back Door Revelations. over 3 years ago
this was a sick release my buddy jamie watts used to play the hell out of this i think i ripped it to mp3 in the late 90s from his records one time when he left his crates at my house back in 1998.... the goold old days!!!! samples the temptations... See full review
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WUZ aka Alex Gopher - All Right / La Nageuse
posted a review of WUZ aka Alex Gopher - All Right / La Nageuse. over 3 years ago
"all right" was a killer track in 1998... i remember buying it in montreal @ chris p's shop when i was visiting to go to Sona or Stereo.... the track samples a George Duke track... i cant remember the exact track at the moment ;) but i always get... See full review
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Vince Ailey
posted a comment on Vince Ailey. over 3 years ago
gotta give some props to my man Vince Ailey - doin his thing since i was a teenager, lots of great releases.. i think i was gifted the Urban Gear EP from Paul Jacobs back in the late 90s when he gave me a big stack of aquarius vinyl for working on his... See full review
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Franco Moiraghi* Presents Amnesia (5) - Ay Niños
posted a comment on Franco Moiraghi* Presents Amnesia (5) - Ay Niños. over 3 years ago
this record brings back memories of dancing in early morning back in 94/95 at raves in toronto ... gives me goosebumps!!
DJ EFX - Volver Volver (The Remixes)
posted a comment on DJ EFX - Volver Volver (The Remixes). over 3 years ago
this track was an anthem back in 1995 that made for some intense dancefloor drama.. few of the mixes have a sort of house-breaks feel.. the little breakbeat-breakdown was popular back then
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Jamie Loring - Love Or Infatuation
posted a comment on Jamie Loring - Love Or Infatuation. over 3 years ago
original production by jamie principle + steve silk hurley - the original mix is a dark mysterious dramatic journey, the groovy dub by e-smoove brings the garage piano track vibes while maurice's mix is another take on the dark mystery trip, the... See full review
Noni / D'Pac With Terrance FM* - Be My / I Wouldn't
posted a comment on Noni / D'Pac With Terrance FM* - Be My / I Wouldn't. over 3 years ago
the revamped dub always takes me back to new years eve 93/94 classic track from a classic time very unique + simple at the same time i remember the rolling bass sounding so amazing on the huge speaker stacks thank you pleasure force ;0
The Right Attitude - Never Knew Love Like This Before
posted a comment on The Right Attitude - Never Knew Love Like This Before. over 3 years ago
one of the most criminally underplayed house classics from 93! sounds of incredible joy i remember freaking out when i heard this back in the day;ahead of its time i think mike e bloc + danny hybrid introduced me to this in 93
The Gateway Experience - Living Body Map (LBM) / Twin Freaks
posted a comment on The Gateway Experience - Living Body Map (LBM) / Twin Freaks. over 3 years ago
this is the stuff of legendary flashbacks to insane indescribable moments raving on the dancefloor back in 92/93
i remember hearing this LBM track mixed with some Derrick May beats back then... top notch
Fabio Paras
posted a comment on Fabio Paras. over 3 years ago
anyone have anymore info on this guy? maybe someone on the UK Side could ask Terry Farley
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Pliers & Chaka Demus* - Murder She Wrote
posted a comment on Pliers & Chaka Demus* - Murder She Wrote. over 3 years ago
this is soooo 1992 this got played at every club i ever went to in 92; classic!! good vibes
Alëem (2) - Filtri Organi
posted a comment on Alëem (2) - Filtri Organi. over 4 years ago
i cant hear Filtri Organi without being reminded of amazing nights clubbing in Montreal in 97 + 98!!! reminds me of club sona + stereo. Sneak used to flex this at industry in toronto aswell
Llorca - Can't Take It
posted a comment on Llorca - Can't Take It. over 4 years ago
wow this brings back great memories i remember seeing Llorca play live somewhere on Bloor st in Toronto cant remember if it was in the late 90s or early 2000s; who could forget that huge upright bass
JT Donaldson* & Chris Nazuka - The Quiet Life EP
posted a comment on JT Donaldson* & Chris Nazuka - The Quiet Life EP. over 4 years ago
oh wow i forgot about this record! this was one of my fave releases at the time "speaking with sounds" i used to play this tons with other similar "sampled piano hook tracks" from the same time period ie: fafa monteco le piano bar, Anakyne Psycho Funk
Emmanuel Top - Ecsta - Deal
posted a comment on Emmanuel Top - Ecsta - Deal. over 4 years ago
this is the record that samples MC ICE-T saying various bits ie: "This drug dealer.." "just a tempo.." "high high" over a steady repeating/building acid framework definately an anthem that instantly brings back clear memories of 1994
Brersoul - Joy
posted a comment on Brersoul - Joy. over 4 years ago
anyone know what month/week in 94 this came out? "joy" was in heavy rotation for me for all of 95 + 96 on some of my favourite mixtapes; its funny i had no idea at the time that many of the tracks i preferred were often created by some of the same... See full review