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Upcoming release for the label includes “Future Sound of Amherst” produced by Seth Lawrence and remixed by the British duo Starecase (Kinetic). Past hits, including, Cliff Tengredis Shimmer is regularly featured on the UKs Radio One, and news of upcoming releases never fails to excite trance enthusiasts. With support coming from such celebrated artists as John Digweed and Pete Tong, the label quickly became a huge success. In 1999, John Thomas (DJ X-Dream) created the Caffeine Records sub-label Stimuli Records as a high-quality outlet for trance producers worldwide.

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The resulting track Jack Tweaker was an instant smash and was released on the second installment of Caffeines DJ EP series together with a feature on DJ Micros 1998 mix-compilation Micro Tech Mix for Moonshine. These early sessions with DJ Micro were the starting point of their long-standing professional relationship and affiliation. M.A.D.) were also impressed with the remix of their tune and encouraged Vic and DJ X-Dream to get back in the studio and create something original.

The track immediately caught the attention of Moonshine artist John Kelly, who licensed it for his 1998 mix-compilation ∿unky Desert Breaks 2. The original artists, DJ Micro and Debo (a.k.a. In 1997 DJ X-Dream joined forces with Vicious Vic (Nervous/Sorted Records) and hammered out the now classic remix of ∿ree for Caffeine Records. While working to build national recognition with relentless touring, John Thomas continued to support his local dance music community in Long Island by producing weeklies such as Revival, Natural, React, and Pure with longtime friend and fellow Caffeine artist DJ Micro. As a featured DJ on Philadelphias Local 13 Production Company roster, DJ X-Dream has spun at such famed events as the Whistle 2 and 3 parties as well as Stuck On Earth Productions BOO 4,5,and 6. His travels have spanned across the United States, including stops in Seattle, New Orleans, Orlando, Atlanta and Houston and such renowned clubs as Limelight, Tunnel and the Roxy in New York City, Buzz in D.C., and Motion in Philadelphia, where he maintains a residency. His crowd-pleasing sets at Caffeine swiftly gave rise to an impressive touring schedule. While running the show behind the scenes, DJ X-Dream quickly gained the admiration of Caffeine club goers for his impeccable mixing and intuitive gift for rocking the dancefloors. Breaking new ground for the company John conceived and produced in 1999. John Thomass creative force solidified him as an indispensable influence, securing him a DJ spot on four years of the legendary Caffeine Culture Tours while he acted as the stores vinyl buyer and record label manager. Caffeine later evolved into a multi-faceted organization, spawning a popular clothing line, record store, independent record label and yearly artist tours. The clubs cultural impact was soon deeply felt as the nucleus of an emerging street movement made up of club kids, skateboarders, break-dancers, graffiti artists and music lovers were brought together by the common beat of the Caffeine DJs. The Caffeine phenomenon began on Long Island, NY, as an underground techno/break beat club in 1991. “Being a DJ,” says X-Dream, “is all I ever wanted to be.” Although the profession did not have the popularity and interest it does today, X-Dream says, Something just drew me to it.Īs a driving force behind the groundbreaking techno and break beat label Caffeine Records, DJ X-Dreams extraordinary ability has led to remix work, collaborative productions and a steadily growing touring schedule.ĭuring his 7-year tenure, John Thomas (DJ X-Dream) has helped propel the label, into a hugely successful venture with a permanent place in the rich history of the East Coast dance community. From the moment he put on his first pair of headphones, he knew DJing was for him.

Steadily gaining recognition and credibility over his 20-year DJ career, X-Dream, has carved a niche for himself as a DJ and producer within the global dance community.

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