Special thanks to Tef of CPU101 for hooking this one up.



Us & Them, recorded in 1992 under the name Hidden Threat Productions, was the first mixed tape from DJ Thee-O and The Kandyman.

I caught up with Thee-O a couple of weeks ago and he was kind enough to lend us pretty much the entire Biohazard catalog and some other goodies you won’t want to miss – so stay tuned! If you haven’t heard him play in a while you should check out this mix by Thee-O and Barry Weaver, recorded at Monday Night Social on Monday March 16th, 2009 at Nacional in Hollywood.

I was able to ID all but 3 of the tracks on the Thee-O side, but drew a blank with most of The Kandyman’s side. If you’re able to fill in any blanks please post them in the comments.

DJ Thee-O – Us & Them (Side A)
[audio:http://simfonik.com/audio/dj-thee-o-us-and-them.mp3]

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The Kandyman – Us & Them (Side B)
[audio:http://simfonik.com/audio/kandyman-us-and-them.mp3]

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Some of the tracks in this mix:
Interface – Ha! – Rising High Records
Adam X & Frankie Bones – Getting High – Fabulous Music UK (scratching)
The Nightbreed – No Other – Little Giant Music
Interface – It’s Tekno – Rising High Records
Game Boys – Tetris – Daily Music

Return Of The Living Acid – Get Funky! – Chill
Kicks Like A Mule – The Bouncer – Tribal Bass Records
The Nightbreed – Delirium – Little Giant Music
Acen – Close Your Eyes (Remix I) (Optikonfusion!) – Production House

Messiah – There Is No Law – Kickin Records
Wishdokta – Wasted (Out Of Skins Mix) – Kickin Records
SL2 – Way In My Brain – XL Recordings
2 Unlimited – Twilight Zone – Byte Records
Beltram – Energy Flash – R & S Records
Quadrophonia – Quadrophonia – Street Beats
Master Techno – Capone Stage – TOP Secret Recordings

This is part 2 of our on going series featuring oldschool designs from Los Angeles street wear brand Freshjive / Raw Vibes.

The next installment will feature designs made exclusively for raves and clubs that took place in the early 90’s. If aren’t a subscriber yet, get our RSS feed to stay updated.

Fresh Jive Repeat

Fresh Jive Cow Head

Raw Vibes Button Guy

Fresh Jive / Raw Vibes Soul

Fresh Jive Citrus

Fresh Jive Twister

Fresh Jive The Big Payola

If you have any classic Freshjive, CloBBer, 26red, Anarchic Adjustment, or other rave oriented streetwear brands from the late 80’s early 90’s that you would be interested in parting with, please let us know.

Music is the basis of all life
Without music we have no joy and no soul
It comes from your innermost
thoughts and emotion
Music is a celebration of life
Celebrate your life!

Deep From Within is a great mix of 1991 and 1992 house music from Steve Loria. Cover design by Fresh Jive / Raw Vibes. If you haven’t already done so, check out the other Steve Loria mixes we’ve put up.

If you know any of the tracks in this mix please post IDs in the comments.

Steve Loria – Deep From Within (Side Uno)
[audio:http://simfonik.com/audio/steve-loria-deep-from-within-uno.mp3]

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Steve Loria – Deep From Within (Side Dos)
[audio:http://simfonik.com/audio/steve-loria-deep-from-within-dos.mp3]

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Some of the tracks in this mix:
Instant Exposure – I Need A Little More – Emotive Records
Nightcrawlers – Push The Feeling On – Great Jones
Aly-Us – Follow Me – Strictly Rhythm
Danube Dance – Unique – TRIBAL America
The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M. – It’s Gonna Be A Lovely Day – Arista
Wag Ya Tail – Xpand Ya Mind – PWL Sanctuary
Hustlers Convention – The Groovers Delight EP – Stress Records

Tape Source: Tef Foo

This is the first of two promo mixed tapes simply titled “Techno Mix” and “House Mix” by San Diego DJ, Jon Bishop, from July of 1992.

If you know any of the tracks in this mix please post IDs in the comments.

Jon Bishop – Techno Mix July ‘92 (Side A)
[audio:http://simfonik.com/audio/jon-bishop-techno-mix-july-92-sidea.mp3]

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Jon Bishop – Techno Mix July ‘92 (Side B)
[audio:http://simfonik.com/audio/jon-bishop-techno-mix-july-92-sideb.mp3]

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Some of the tracks in this mix:
Master Control – Nu-Dimension – Not On Label
House Of Venus – Dish & Tell (Beltram Remix) – Go Bang! Records
Cameo – Money (Hardsell Mix) – Reprise Records
Sequencial – Psychotronic – Who’s That Beat?
Cascade – Do What You Wanna Do – Interdance Records
Interactive – Dildo – Strictly Dance
Marusha – Rave Channel (Weekend Mix) – R & S Records
Destruction Production – Best Mindfuck Yet – Moving Shadow
Deee-Lite – Rubber Lover – Elektra
AB Logic – The Hitman – Interscope Records
Kid Unknown – Nightmare – Warp Records
Isotonik – Let’s Get Down – Orange Records
Phenomania – Caramelle EP – No Respect Records
Overdog – Fuck You Up – Wunderwerke
2 Bad Mice – Bombscare (Remix) – Moving Shadow
Unknown Artist – Jude On A Ragga Tip – Not On Label

Updated: Additional tracks ID’d with help from members of the Old Skool Lovers group on Discogs.

Tape Source: Tef Foo

This is the third and final mixed tape from the “Smile 93″ series by Aldo Bender. If you’ve not yet listened to the other Aldo Bender mixes they’re available here. A big thank you, once again, to Aldo for sharing these tapes with us.

If you know any of the tracks in this mix please post IDs in the comments.

Aldo Bender – Smile 93: Vol.III Lift Off (Side A)
[audio:http://simfonik.com/audio/aldo-bender-smile-93-vol3-lift-off-a.mp3]

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Aldo Bender – Smile 93: Vol.III Lift Off (Side B)
[audio:http://simfonik.com/audio/aldo-bender-smile-93-vol3-lift-off-b.mp3]

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Some of the tracks in this mix:
Funky Green Dogs From Outer Space – Reach For Me – Murk Records
Plez – I Can’t Stop – Bush
Groove City – I Can’t Take The Heartbreak – All Around The World
TC 1992 – Funky Guitar – Union City Recordings