Greg Wilson has been at the forefront of the UK DJ/mixing scene for years... Even before I was born!! Having heard his name in the past, I never really paid any attention until a few years ago, when I download a mix of his live from the Space Terraza for We Love in 2008. I was automatically hooked!
Greg Wilson Live at We Love... Sundays 2008 - available from here: http://www.welove-music.com/we-love-DJs/Greg-Wilson
That mix was shortly followed by arguably the best Essential Mix of the year for Radio One on 17th January 2009. Mixing in everything from Rufus and Chakah Khan, to the Happy Mondays and 808 State, this mix really turned me on to the idea that no matter how old a record is, if it's good, it will stand the test of time and can fit in to a modern day set and not sound out of place!
ESSENTIAL MIX (by greg wilson for bbc radio 1) by gregwilson
Alongside the many mixes that can be found on Greg's soundcloud page, there are also numerous free edits that people can download and now included in their own DJ sets. A recent revival of some never released before edits and mash-ups that Greg used exclusively for his own DJ sets, are now seeing the light of day, to a great response from his fans.
Edits & Mash-Ups by gregwilson
Now, if all of that wasn't enough, Mr Wilson also finds the time to write and fill his on website with numerous stories from his almost encyclopedic knowledge of the early disco, soul and funk scene (and music in general), alongside his general view points on film, art, literature and anything else that is an influence in his life. To say it's all a good read would be an understatement. Check it out here: http://www.gregwilson.co.uk
Finally,for anyone who hasn't seen this clip of Greg "The First Ever DJ To Mix Live On UK Television" Wilson, this is a MUST!!
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