we are very proud to bring you a mix from another legend of the club scene and true school innovator yogi haughton. my first memory of yogi was at early streetrave events and the vaults in edinburgh, i also went with a bus load to hear him play at the legendary soundyard in bradford along with unique 3. if my memory serves me correct dionne played live that night. a self confessed vinyl junkie, yogi has over 80,000 records and still going strong, we are pleased he is sharing some of them with us here on a deeper groove. this mix is ripped from cassette so the sound quality isn’t amazing but i feel it adds to the authenticity.
Yogi’s roots are firmly implanted in the Northern Soul and Jazz/Funk scenes after frequenting legendary venues including Wigan Casino, Rafters, Legends, Berlin and Blackpool Mecca. His schooling and passion for dance music began early and has never relented; he is without doubt one of Scotland’s most influential DJ’s and the Godfather of modern clubbing in Scotland.
Yogi has been credited as being the man who gave house and techno music to Scotland via his legendary Edinburgh based Hoochie Coochie club in the mid 80s and as the first resident at Glasgows infamous Sub Club. By DJing at 14 of the legendary Southport Weekenders and several Prestatyn Weekenders his extensive knowledge, experience and ability to play any sphere of black music at the highest level has gained him many loyal fans. At the weekenders Yogi & Norman Jay’s all-night Pot Pourri sets became one of the most essential sessions. “It was amazing, thousands of people into every sphere of black music and hungry for rare shit came to see us.” said Yogi.
Clubbers at some of Scotland’s top clubs have seen Yogi appear alongside Trevor Nelson, Li’l Louie Vega, Jeremy Newall, Gilles Peterson, Graeme Park, Tony Humphries, Juan Atkins, Nightmares On Wax, Kerri Chandler, Danny Rampling, Todd Terry, the list goes on and on. Yogi has always played all over the U.K and at numerous events abroad putting him on the same bill with just about every major DJ or live act in the business. The list includes Kenny Dope Gonzales, Chaka Khan, Sam Dees, Leroy Hutson, Terry Callier, Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk, Sounds of Blackness, Gwen Owens, David Sea, Ten City, Tony Humphries, Roy Ayers, Mr Fingers, Roger Sanchez, Rose Royce, Glenn Jones, A Guy Called Gerald, Tyree, Fast Eddie, Queen Latifah, Keni Burke, etc etc!
His technical excellence has been recognised on a global level on many occasions for both radio and club work. His recent trips have seen him play in Australia, France, Sweden, Ireland, New York and in New Jersey at the real deal garage club Phuture Soul. Yogi has recently played sets alongside Soulsonic and Shrunken Head’s main man Stuart Patterson, these gigs have won him critical acclaim with fans both in London and the U.S.
His experience is combined with an unquenchable thirst for the latest and best unissued sounds. complimented by strong beliefs and bombastic delivery has won him many admirers and a number of critics, while there is a division on whether he is right or not, Yogi undoubtedly provokes comment but always sticks to his guns. Kissing ass is not one of his traits!
Yogi’s knowledge and experience has allowed him to become a prominent journalist with 16 years writing experience at the forefront of the Scottish industry. Many major publications regularly call upon his writing skills such as DJ Magazine, The Big Issue, The Scotsman, Scotland On Sunday and The Edinburgh Evening News. This work has extended to Radio & TV with appearances on Radio Scotland, STV, Forth One, BBC Choice, ITV, Radio 2, Capital Radio, Southport Radio, and numerous stations abroad.
Production work has seen releases on R&S, Vibe, Guidance, Rumour, Hubba Hubba, Rogue Music, Think Pink, Marimba and in 2008 the newly formed Shrine Sounds stable. you can currently hear yogi spinning northern soul at Slippin! Around @ Bier Halle West, 372-374 Great Western Road, glasgow. and at jumpin a go go @ Bond No.9, 84 Commercial Street, Edinburgh. his next night is soulolgy @ ambar 142 St Vincent Street, Glasgow.
now onto the music..let’s go back….way back.
1. Hanna-Barbera ‘Yogi Bear Theme’
2. K A Posse ‘Dig This’
3. Diva ‘Get Up’ (Hot House Mix)
4. Mario Diaz ‘Can You Feel It’
5. Adonis & The Endless Poker ‘The Poke’
6. Fast Eddie ‘Acid Thunder’
7. Kevin Saunderson ‘Bounce Your Body To The Box’
8. ??? - “bass in yer face”
9. Ralphi Rosario ‘Suavisito’
10. Armando ‘Land Of Confusion’
11. Bam Bam ‘Give It To Me’
12. Tyree ‘Hip House Is The Style’
13. MD3 ‘Going Nowhere’ (Underground) label or mix?
14. Fingers Inc. ‘Can You Feel It’
15. Nexus 1 ‘Yo Body’ 16. Bad Boy Bill ‘Acid Sexx’
17. Victor Romeo & The Move ‘I Want Your Love’
18. The Twat Sisters ‘Eat My Pussy’
19. DJ Pierre ‘Box Energy’ (2 copies)
20. Laurent X ‘Machines’
21. Phuture Pfantasy Club ‘Slam’
22. The House Gang ‘Work My Body’
23. The Gangsters Of Freestyle ‘Get The Hoe’
24. Bam Bam ‘Where Is Your Child’
25. Armando ‘We’re On The Move’
26. The Chicago Bad Boy feat. Gershon Jackson ‘House Music All Night Long’
27. Mystic ‘House Girl’
