Ultra Mix (Priority Records series)

Ultra Mix was a dance compilation series from 1997 by Universal's Priority Records. It is unrelated to the Ultra.Mix compilation series of the 2010s. The series was an attempt by Universal Music to broaden Priority Record's appeal away from rap music.[1]

Discography edit

  • Ultra Mix - The Best Of Tribal America, DJ Tony Largo
  • Ultra Mix - Euro-Dance, Rafael M.
  • Ultra Mix - Drum'N'Bass, DJ Raw
  • Ultra Mix - Euro-Dance Hi-NRG, mixed by Manny Lehman (disc jockey)
  • Ultra-Mix 98, produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Cox (DJ)[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Billboard - 13 Sep 1997 Page 33 "The folks at Priority Records appear to be getting mighty serious about gaining visibility in the dance field. The rap-dominated label is adding four more volumes to its promising new "Ultra Mix" compilation series. The purpose of these sets is to showcase up-and-coming club DJs, as well as new and familiar jams. It's a savvy marketing move that promotes the concept of DJs as credible artists. These editions focus on four well-regarded Los Angeles jocks. Tony Largo handles "The Best Of Tribal America" (our personal fave, with rare yummers by Funky Green Dogs, Matt Wood, and Joi & Jorio), while Rafael M. mixes "Euro-Dance "
  2. ^ Film & Philosophy - Volumes 5-6 2001- Page 85 "It is also interesting that there is a recently produced DJ mix CD called "Ultra-Mix 98," produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Cox that Includes a track of this 'choose life' soliloquy, featuring the ... (Manufactured by Priority Records, 1998.) ..."