Graham Gold has published the playlist for 'Esta La Musica' episode 424, Graham is a former DJ magazine Top 100 DJ. Scientific Sound Asia is the Asian DJ agency, promoter, and electronic music station for the region and internationally.
Graham's weekly podcast originated from his exit from London's Kiss 100 FM, adopting the phrase inked on his arm as the show's title while touring the United States in the late nineties. His global renown stemmed from his London club night, Peach, and his weekly show on the iconic Kiss 100 FM in London.
During his early career as a disc jockey, he held a ten-year residency at Gullivers Club in Mayfair, London, performing six nights a week. His journey in the music industry started at the age of 17 in the early seventies, when his passion for Afrocentric music led him to team up with his friend Duncan Uren. Together, they formed 'The Funky Road Show', a popular mobile disco that gained recognition in London's West End.
Duncan Uren and Graham Gold.
At only 18 years old, Graham was performing black music regularly at various nightclubs throughout the UK capital. By the early 1980s, he secured multiple residencies on pirate radio stations in the city, featuring a mix of genres such as Reggae, Soul, Disco, and Jazz Funk in his record collection.
Thanks to his frequent events and good reputation, he secured a spot with the Radio London Soul Night Out team and started hosting a weekly soul show on London's Capital FM on Saturday nights, leading to him being named 'Broadcaster of the Year' in 1985. While he was already a familiar figure in London, it was during his time at Kiss 100 FM that he gained international recognition.
He gained recognition as the driving force behind the station's success and propelled himself into prominence by securing a spot in the DJ Magazine Top 100 for eight consecutive years. Additionally, he has sold over 700,000 albums through his various mixes, earning 6 BPI Certified Gold albums and 4 Silver.
Having accumulated years of experience, he has travelled extensively around the world, showcasing his talent in 150 cities across more than 43 countries for various renowned brands and festivals. These include Glastonbury, Homelands, Gatecrasher, Gods Kitchen, Passion, Slinky, Impulz, Earthdance, W.E.M.F., Summadayze, and The Street Parade in Zurich. Graham continues to enjoy a substantial international fan base and nurtures his passion for music through his performances at frequent events in Asia and worldwide.
Graham's weekly program showcases top-notch House and Techno music, including exclusive promos from record labels and producers spanning various sub-genres such as Deep House, Progressive House, Melodic House and Techno, Tech House, Deep Tech, Organic House, and Techno. Despite his busy schedule, Graham continues to release music on several international labels. His most recent track, 'Jazz Funk,' was released on Martin Sharp's Jeepers Records just before his European tour in the summer.
Episode 424 of Esta La Musica by DJ Graham Gold is a diverse and energizing mix that spans Progressive House, Techno, and Melodic House & Techno. The episode kicks off with the classic “Fixation” (Dylhen Remix) by Andy Ling and moves into the deep and driving beats of Nonameleft’s “Scrambling Waves.”
Highlights include the melodic touch of Artbat’s remix of “Age Of Love” and Darksidevinyl’s “Internal Jungle.” The techno elements shine with tracks like Marmion’s “Schonenberg” (Clarke & East Remix) and Baby Doc’s “Templehof.” This set captures a wide range of moods and rhythms, showcasing Graham Gold’s ability to curate a set that appeals to both progressive and techno enthusiasts.
'Esta La Musica' 424.
Andy Ling - Fixation (Dylhen) [Lost Language]
Aplombo - Ballistic [Skybar]
Nonameleft - Scrambling Waves [Minds Of Sin]
Sam Hopgood - Trust [Selador]
Anunnakis - Sin [Perfecto]
Hard To Tell & Nariz - Desert Rose [Pills On Heels]
Darksidevinyl - Internal Jungle [Selador]
Jake Beautyman - Slime Time (David Scuba) [Superfreq]
Blaktone - The New Message [Selador]
Artbat Vs Pete Tong - Age Of Love (Artbat Rave) [MOS]
Marmion - Schonenberg (Clarke & East)
Greg Nox - Artic Luminescence [Tanzgemeinschaft]
Baby Doc - Templehof [Blufin]
Folual - Yellow Energy (Raw) [Apogee]
Listen on Mixcloud here.
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