Chris Read: DJ / Producer / Curator

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Introducing Crates: Sample Packs by WhoSampled

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I’m pleased to announce the launch of Crates: Sample Packs by WhoSampled: Crates offers exclusive sample packs from leading musicians, writers and producers alongside a curated collection of artist albums in sample-friendly stem format. All sample packs are pre-cleared, allowing producers to flip samples and get creative, safe in the[…]

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The Library Archive Volume 2: Out Now on Vinyl & CD

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The second volume of The Library Archive, compiled by Mr Thing & Chris Read is out today on Heavyweight Double Vinyl, Double CD (which includes Volume 1, available for the first time on CD) and all streaming services. Blurb from BBE Records: “Crate digging DJs Mr Thing and Chris Read[…]

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The Library Archive Volume 2 (Taster Track & Pre-Order)

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The second volume of The Library Archive, compiled by Mr Thing & Chris Read is now available to Pre-Order or vinyl and digital. Coinciding with the release of the second volume is a brand new CD release containing both volumes 1 and 2 (pictured above). Blurb from BBE Records: “Crate[…]

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BBC 1Xtra 20th Anniversary: 31st December 2003 [Part 2]

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From the station’s launch in summer 2002 to summer 2004 I was one of two Hip Hop mix show DJs on the BBC’s station for ‘new black music’, 1Xtra. This month marks the station’s 20th Anniversary, so I’ve embraced the embarrassment of my 1Xtra press photo and picked a selection[…]

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