Releases by Mixer / D.J.
FREDDY FRESH
| Year | Release Title | Label | Mix Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Man & His Music | B Boy | BDP MEDLEY #7 | 00:05:09 |
| 1999 | World's Best B-Boy Beats 1 | Howlin' | WORLD'S BEST B-BOY BEATS VOLUME ONE | 00:04:27 |
| 2001 | Still The Joint Megamix | Sanctuary | STILL THE JOINT MEGAMIX | 00:17:22 |
| 2001 | Sugarhill Remixed Megamix | Sanctuary | STILL THE JOINT MEGAMIX | 00:17:22 |
| 2001 | World's Best B-Boy Beats 2 | Howlin' | WORLD'S BEST B-BOY/FREESTYLE BEATS VOL. 2 | 00:04:58 |
| 2003 | B Boy Chronicles Chapter 2 | B Boy Beats & Pieces Lmtd. | M.P.C. GENIUS MINI EDIT Part 1: King Of The Beat | 00:02:30 |
| 2006 | Ctrl C/Ctrl V | 33 Throwdown | TRAINSPOTTERS VOLUME THREE Special Edit Mix | 00:04:57 |
| 2009 | Nu Electro 1 | Street Sounds | NU ELECTRO VOLUME ONE Mastermix I | 00:13:20 |
| 2009 | The Rap Records Mastermix | Ful-Fill | MASTER MIX Part 1 | 00:03:47 |
| 2009 | The Rap Records Mastermix | Ful-Fill | MASTER MIX Part 2 | 00:20:22 |
| 2009 | The Rap Records Mastermix | Ful-Fill | MASTER MIX Part 3 | 01:09:56 |
| 2009 | The Rap Records Mastermix | Ful-Fill | MASTER MIX Part 4 | 00:50:23 |
| 2009 | The Rap Records Mastermix | Ful-Fill | SLOW JAMS MINI MEDLEY | 00:05:53 |
Information:
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."