This flyer and flexi-disc were for a rave called Ahknaten that was held on Saturday, February 15th, 1992 in Los Angeles. DJ’s for this event were Mr. Kool-Aid, John Williams, Justin King, Steve Loria, Beej, Aldo Bender, Markem X, and Gary Blitz. The event was produced by Beej and Gary Blitz.

Mr Kool-Aid / Marco – Those Who Refuse

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Mr Kool-Aid / Marco – In The Dream (Remix)

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Thanks again to Shazz Mastersin for the hook up!

18 Hour Hardcore Fest, held on Saturday May 16th, 1992, was the first US appearance of Altern 8. This flyer was part of the R.E.A.L. Events Collectors Edition of rave flyers, that came with a flexi record to help promote the event. This particular flexi vinyl contains a medley of Altern 8 tracks mixed by The Berserker, with a special guest appearance by MC Crazy Claire.

During these turbulent times… R.E.A.L would like to take you on an unbelievable outdoor journey, where you can escape the madness and reunite with your friends for an 18 hour festival of our music, our beliefs, our desire for a better world… This is our generation!

DJ’s on the bill were Frankie Bones, Adam X, Doc Martin, Matt C, Steve Loria, Markem X, Eli Star, Big Daddy Sean Perry, Beej, Sweedish Egil, and Markie Mark.

Altern 8 – R.E.A.L. Events Collectors Edition

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Special thanks to Le-Van “schizo” De Guzman, from The Schizo Archives, for contributing scans and audio on this.

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Now back to the music…

This mixed tape by Steve Loria is from 1993 and was released at the same time as Chris Hyde’s – Milk & Cookies. The j-card designs for both Deep Space and Milk are my favorite of any mixed tapes. Thanks again to Chris for letting us know that Mike Messex did the artwork on these.

Steve Loria – Deep Space (Uno Side)

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Steve Loria – Deep Space (Dos Side)

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If you know any of the tracks in these mixes please post IDs in the comments.
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This is the first Milky Way mixed tape, from 1992, by Steve Loria. 60 minutes of amazing house music from one of LA’s favorite DJ’s. More Steve Loria mixes are available here.

I’m still working on compiling a track listing for this one. If you know any of the tracks please post them in the comments.

Steve Loria – House (Side A)

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Steve Loria – House (Side B)

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Update: This was actually Steve Loria’s FIRST mixed tape and was called “Love Saved The Day”.

Tape Source: Tef Foo

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)

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Steve Loria – Deep From Within (Side Dos)

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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