Five Tracks: Judge Jules

Judge Jules has been an enigma in the dance music scene for some time. He's been at it since 1987, and has seen his craft grow from being a DJ on the

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Judge Jules has been an enigma in the dance music scene for some time. He's been at it since 1987, and has seen his craft grow from being a DJ on the (then) pirate Kiss FM station to running a long-standing program on BBC Radio 1 from 1997 to 2012, helping break a plethora of tracks to the UK audience, and beyond. He's a producer that's currently signed to Paul van Dyk's VANDIT imprint, producing two albums and a number of singles under varying aliases. He's done mix compilations for Journesy By DJ, Mixmag, and Ministry of Sound, and it's his most recent contribution to the mixed disc scene that brings him to DAD.

This week's Five Tracks will operate a bit differently; as you should know, Judge Jules has been a resident at The Gallery club night for years. The Gallery, which now calls Ministry of Sound home, is celebrating its 18 years of dominance with a special three-disc mixed compilation, with Simon Patterson, Gavyn Mytchel, and Jules each bringing their own special mix to the table. Jules selected five tracks from his special set, breaking down what these tunes meant to him, as well as how they murdered the dancefloor. A trance lover's dream today!

Paul van Dyk - "For An Angel (PvD's E-Werk Club Mix)"

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This has to be one of the ultimate classics. I will never forget the first time I played it during my residency at The Gallery at Turnmills, the reaction was incredible!

ATB - "9 PM (Till I Come) (Club Mix)"

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One of the first major dance anthems to hit the main stream charts – this track stayed at #1 in the UK in '99 for two weeks and sold close to a million copies! I just had to include this on the album as it never fails to take me back to the roots of dance music, and was a definitive hit at The Gallery every Friday.

Rank 1 - "L.E.D. There Be Light (Extended Mix)"

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Another huge track from one of the most respected producers out there - Rank 1. This track never failed to create that special atmosphere in the clubs - the instantly recognisable lead always rocked the dancefloors.

Plummet - "Damaged (Antillas Remix)"

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Well, there’s not much you say about this tune that will make it any better than it already is. I first heard this early in my career and it’s been a classic ever since.

DK8 - "Murder Was The Bass (Original Mix)"

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This track rips out of the speakers and tears through clubs, destroying dance floors the world over - one of my favourite "club bombs." It has such an immense bass and was a staple in my sets when it first came out, I just had to include it on the album as it never failed at The Gallery!

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