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Remixing: The DJ's DJ

Push, Andrew Smith, Melody Maker, 18 August 1990

A couple of years ago, the success of DJ-based groups such as M/A/R/R/S, Coldcut, S'Express and Bomb The Bass heralded a new musical era. Now, in their new role as remixers, DJs are celebrities in their own right, creating club hits for everyone from Happy Mondays to Suzanne Vega.

ANDREW SMITH and PUSH talk to a selection of the UK's top DJ remixers and invite them to cast a critical eye over the work of their peers.

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