Miguel Pellitero (DTPM) – the man who loved to chat to the Trade’s fruit machine
How are you feeling about this event being the FINAL one?
Never say never.
Who is your greatest Dj hero from Trade and why?
Malcom Duffy is my biggest influence.
If you could invite any star to Trade for THE FINAL who would it be and why?
Willi Ninja. He was and still is mesmerising. A pioneer with an unusual way of understanding rhythm and translating it into movement.
What is your most embarrassing Trade moment?
Having a rather lengthy conversation with the fruit machine.
What made Trade so unique?
So many reasons …The no-prejudice policy…The sound systems…The music programming…from US house and techno during the night, to the harder European House in the early morning; I think it encouraged many DJs and producers to create specific tracks to facilitate the transition, a very creative place to be in. It kickstarted a global new dance genre. That in itself, is an undoubted achievement. Walking down those stairs it was clear, no one was there to kill time until the first train.
All time Trade Top 3 tracks
1. ‘Kick it In’ Wicked Mix – Keith Liman [1995]
“Ghetto House with a load of funk”
2. ’Soakin’ Wet’ – 99 Allstars [1996]
“A signature ‘Trade sound’ excursion”
3.‘Sharp Tools Volume One’ – The Sharp Boys [1995]
“All the three essential Turnmills tracks “
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‘History – Trade: The Final’ is on Sunday October 25th at Egg Ldn with Nina Kraviz, Nicole Moudaber, Christian Smith headlining – the biggest Trade line up ever – and featuring over 35 DJs including Smokin Jo, Daz Saund back to back Trevor Rockliffe, Malcolm Duffy, Mark Moore (S’Xpress), the Sharp Boys,Tom Stephan, Pagano, Per QX, Jamie De Rooy, The Men Who Fell To Earth, Massimo Paramour, Justin Ballard, Guy Williams, Miguel Pellitero, Nick Tcherniak, Rachel Auburn (Exclusive Set), Pete Wardman, Ian M, BK, Andy Farley and Jon Langford (Knuckleheadz), Acidman, Kyle E, Sam Townend, Rosco, Sugabear b2b Tyron & surprise Trade legend and finishing Monday October 26th at 10am.
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The ‘Trade: Often Copied, Never Equalled’ Exhibition runs at the Islington Museum, 245 St John Street, Clerkenwell, EC1V 4NB from October 16th 2015 to January 16th 2016 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (closed Wednesdays & Sundays).
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