Releases by Mixer / D.J.

FREDDY FRESH

Total Mixes: 13, Duration: 03:40:27
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Release Title Label Mix Title Length Year
Man & His MusicB BoyBDP MEDLEY #700:05:091988
World's Best B-Boy Beats 1Howlin'WORLD'S BEST B-BOY BEATS VOLUME ONE00:04:271999
Still The Joint MegamixSanctuarySTILL THE JOINT MEGAMIX00:17:222001
Sugarhill Remixed MegamixSanctuarySTILL THE JOINT MEGAMIX00:17:222001
World's Best B-Boy Beats 2Howlin'WORLD'S BEST B-BOY/FREESTYLE BEATS VOL. 200:04:582001
B Boy Chronicles Chapter 2B Boy Beats & Pieces Lmtd.M.P.C. GENIUS MINI EDIT Part 1: King Of The Beat00:02:302003
Ctrl C/Ctrl V33 ThrowdownTRAINSPOTTERS VOLUME THREE Special Edit Mix00:04:572006
Nu Electro 1Street SoundsNU ELECTRO VOLUME ONE Mastermix I00:13:202009
The Rap Records MastermixFul-FillMASTER MIX Part 100:03:472010
The Rap Records MastermixFul-FillMASTER MIX Part 200:20:222010
The Rap Records MastermixFul-FillMASTER MIX Part 301:09:562010
The Rap Records MastermixFul-FillMASTER MIX Part 400:50:232010
The Rap Records MastermixFul-FillSLOW JAMS MINI MEDLEY00:05:532010

Freddy owns the Howlin' Records label that is included in the archive. Below is a summarised biography created using Google Gemini in January 2026...

Freddy Fresh (born Frederick Schmid) is an influential American DJ, musician, and producer known for his encyclopedic knowledge of music and his technical mastery of the turntables. He is a pivotal figure in the history of electronic music, bridging the gap between underground hip-hop roots and the global rave scene. Here is a summary of his career:

The Early Days & Minneapolis Roots

Freddy Fresh began his journey in the mid-1980s in St. Paul/Minneapolis. Heavily influenced by the burgeoning hip-hop culture, he developed a style rooted in turntablism-the art of using record players as instruments. Unlike many DJs who stuck to one genre, Fresh became famous for his "all-vinyl" sets that blended hip-hop, funk, electro, and early techno.

Global Influence & Label Work

Fresh is one of the most prolific producers in the industry, having released hundreds of records across dozens of labels. He founded his own influential labels, Analog Records and Howlin' Records, which became synonymous with the "Acid" and "Mid-tempo" sounds of the 1990s.

The Fatboy Slim Connection

He gained significant mainstream recognition during the late 90s Big Beat explosion. His collaboration and friendship with Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) helped bring his sound to a wider audience, notably with the hit "Badder Badder Schwing," which showcased his signature upbeat, sample-heavy style.

The Historian of the Scene

Perhaps his most significant contribution to DJ history isn't just his music, but his documentation of it. He authored "The Rap Records Mastermix," a massive, award-winning reference book that catalogs the history of early hip-hop and electro releases. It is widely considered the "bible" for vinyl collectors and music historians.

Key Contributions to DJ Culture

Genre-Bending: One of the first DJs to seamlessly mix "old school" hip-hop with modern electronic dance music.
Technique: A staunch advocate for vinyl-only performance and complex scratching/cutting techniques.
Archivism: Preserving the history of independent labels and rare pressings through his books and massive personal collection (estimated at over 40,000 records).

"Freddy Fresh is one of the few DJs who can claim to be both a world-class performer and a world-class historian of the art form."