Funky Village Classics Vol 1 | Funky House Classics

This mix is a trip back to the sound of the Manchester Gay Village dancefloors during the early and mid 2000s.

Funky Village Classics Vol 1 brings together a collection of funky house tracks that were regular favourites across the bars and clubs around Canal Street. These were the tracks that filled the dancefloor, from early evening sets through to late night moments when the whole place was singing along.

Expect uplifting vocals, strong basslines and the kind of funky house grooves that defined that era of the Village scene.

I spent many years DJing on the Manchester scene, and these are some of the records that were always guaranteed to work with the crowd.

If you were out in Manchester’s Gay Village back then, you might recognise a few of these.

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Ride 2 Pride 2017 | Pride Warm Up Mix

My latest Ride 2 Pride mix, put together to get you in the mood for Manchester Pride 2017.

Packed with uplifting house and club tracks, this mix is the perfect soundtrack while getting ready for Pride weekend or travelling into the city.

You can catch me playing at a few venues across Manchester Pride Weekend, 25–28 August 2017. Visit my website for full dates and set times.

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Piano Vibes | Uplifting Piano House

Piano Vibes is an uplifting piano house mix packed with melodic house tracks and feel good energy.

When I originally shared this mix, it had been a while since my previous one. At that point I had stepped back from regular weekly DJ residencies, choosing instead to focus on occasional one off gigs while still keeping the music going.

This mix reflects the style of house music I have always loved, uplifting piano driven tracks with strong vocals and plenty of dancefloor energy.

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Twisted! | Funky Electro House

Twisted! is built around the twisted funky electro house sound that was big at the time.

I originally put this mix together for a friend who used to regularly come along to see me DJ. The brief was simple, something energetic, slightly darker, and packed with the kind of twisted electro house tracks that were filling dancefloors during that period.

The mix blends chunky basslines, driving beats and a slightly tougher edge compared to the vocal funky house sets I was often playing.

It captures a moment in time when electro house was influencing a lot of dancefloors and DJs were pushing things a little heavier and more underground.

If you enjoy that twisted electro house sound from the early 2010s, this mix should take you straight back.

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Rick

Ride 2 Pride 2015 | Pride Warm Up Mix

My annual Ride 2 Pride mix to get you warmed up for Manchester Pride 2015.

Packed with uplifting house and club tracks, this mix was put together to capture the energy and excitement that builds in the city as Pride weekend approaches. Whether you are travelling into Manchester, getting ready with friends, or already out in the Village, this one is designed to set the mood.

You can also check out all my Manchester Pride set times at djrickparker.co.uk.

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Rick

Back 2 Funk | Funky House Mix

Back 2 Funk is a mix that returns to my funky house roots.

Featuring uplifting grooves, chunky basslines and feel good rhythms, this set brings together the kind of funky house tracks that always worked well on the dancefloor during my sets on the Manchester scene.

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Spread Eagle 2 | Eagle Bar Manchester Mix

The second instalment of my Spread Eagle mix series, giving you a taste of the music I was playing during my weekly Friday night residency at The Eagle Bar in Manchester.

These mixes capture the sound and atmosphere of the night, packed with house tracks that kept the dancefloor moving in the Village week after week.

If you were a regular at The Eagle on a Friday night, you might recognise a few of these.

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Rick

Spread Eagle | Eagle Bar Manchester Mix

This mix gives you a taste of the music I was playing during my weekly Friday night residency at The Eagle Bar in Manchester.

Recorded around the time the residency started, it captures the house sound and dancefloor energy that built throughout the night in the Village. Expect a mix of uplifting house tracks and club favourites that helped set the tone for Fridays at The Eagle.

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Rick

Tough Up North | Tough House Mix

A mix of 17 tough house tracks put together for your listening pleasure.

This one leans towards the heavier side of house, packed with driving beats, big basslines and high energy club sounds. If you like your house music a little tougher, this mix should hit the spot.

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EDM V2 | EDM Mix 2014

A mix featuring 18 of the biggest EDM tracks around in 2014.

This set brings together some of the high energy festival and club sounds that were dominating dancefloors at the time. Expect big drops, driving beats and plenty of hands in the air moments from the EDM scene.

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