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Space Compilation (Compiled by Luke Solomon & Jonny Rock)
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Space Compilation (Compiled by Luke Solomon & Jonny Rock)
Label
Above Board Projects
Catalogue Number
SPACEDIG1
Release Date
April 7, 2023

A tribute to the late Kenny Hawkes, London's dark lord of house music. Lovingly selected and curated by Luke Solomon, Jonny Rock and Leon Oakey.

Running from 1995 to 2002, 'Space' was a Wednesday night founded by Kenny Hawkes and Luke Solomon. It inhabited the underground world of Bar Rumba right in the heart of London's West End and took place each and every week. Kenny and Luke had both been regular fixtures on infamous London Pirate Radio station 'Girls FM', and were seeking a suitable place to play the kind of music they supported on their respective radio shows. They were presented with a weekly opportunity at Bar Rumba and snapped it up.

'Space' was THE place for 7 solid years, hosting local and international guests from the house music community week in week out, to 200+ hardcore and dedicated followers. Regular guest bookings read like a 'who's who' of the music scene with sets from Derrick Carter, Andrew Weatherall, DJ Harvey, Tom Middleton, A Man Called Adam, Ralph Lawson and Huggy, Harri and Domenic, Francois Kevorkian, Salt City Orchestra, Carl Cox, Chez Damier and Ron Trent.... the list goes on and on and on! Music from seminal record labels such as Classic, Prescription, Cajual, Paper, Relief was played on rotation amongst a killer mix of Disco classics, alternative 80s music, left-field B-sides and techno. The night undeniably became a cauldron of amazing music and midweek hedonistic chaos.

As Soho changed beyond recognition and clubbing moved Eastwards, Kenny and Luke decided to call it a day. Sadly, Kenny Hawkes died in 2011, leaving a huge hole in the dance music community. Kenny was a legendary figure with an unmistakable sound and DJ style, he had a warped sense of humour and a huge personality and he continues to be dearly missed by all to this day.

As a tribute to Kenny, his musical partner in crime Luke Solomon alongside 'Space' regular and DJ / Editor supreme Jonny Rock, and former Classic Records label boss Leon Oakey have joined forces to celebrate his life through music. 3 years of tweaking, pooling music and clearing tracks have culminated in 2 very special double albums and a digital compilation. A collection of 'Space' classics, underground jams and the tracks that shook the Shaftesbury Avenue dance floor, shaping one of London's most revered midweek sessions.

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Digital Tracklist

  1. 1 Dance For Me 8:52 Buy

    Dance For Me

  2. 2 The Knock (Big Knockers) 5:42 Buy

    The Knock (Big Knockers)

  3. 3 Schlamm Me 6:16 Buy

    Schlamm Me

  4. 4 I'm Your Brother (Chicago's Twisted Mix) 6:36 Buy

    I'm Your Brother (Chicago's Twisted Mix)

  5. 5 Everyday (MAW Everydub) 5:31 Buy

    Everyday (MAW Everydub)

  6. 6 Surrender Yourself (Ballroom mix) 13:24 Buy

    Surrender Yourself (Ballroom mix)

  7. 7 Something Wonderful (Club Mix) 7:47 Buy

    Something Wonderful (Club Mix)

  8. 8 Mr. Gorgeous (And Miss Curvaceous) (Mood II Swing Vocal Mix) 9:17 Buy

    Mr. Gorgeous (And Miss Curvaceous) (Mood II Swing Vocal Mix)

  9. 9 The Future (Cajmere's Vision) 5:01 Buy

    The Future (Cajmere's Vision)

  10. 10 Sexy Love (Röyksopp Romantiske Sløyd) 6:29 Buy

    Sexy Love (Röyksopp Romantiske Sløyd)

  11. 11 The Calling (Stay With Me - Vocal Mix) 7:18 Buy

    The Calling (Stay With Me - Vocal Mix)

  12. 12 That's The Way Love Is (Underground Mix / Extended Version) 8:11 Buy

    That's The Way Love Is (Underground Mix / Extended Version)

  13. 13 "Flywithme" Part 1 6:23 Buy

    "Flywithme" Part 1

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