DJ Cotts - What UK/Happy Hardcore Used to Be 18 (Vinyl Mix)

The 18th edition of What Hardcore Used to Be! This mix showcases some of my favorite tracks between 2005 - 2007, an era in which the sound of UK Hardcore was going through a period of re-invention. As always, thanks so much to each and every one of you for watching and listening. I hope you enjoy these tracks as much as I enjoy bouncing around to them :)
Cheers,
Cotts
00:00 Audiolush - Feel The Power (Dougal & Gammer Remix) [THC001] | 2006
02:03 Gammer - Rip Roar [MUFN001] | 2007
04:39 Ham - Time To Reload [BB062] | 2006
06:30 Eclipse Feat. Lisa Marie - Hearts Desire [NG075] | 2007
08:42 Apollo - Dance (Re-Con Remix) [BABY46] | 2006
11:24 Force + Jack Speed Feat. Lisa Abbott - Written In The Stars [UKD2005] | 2007
15:33 Access 3 - Promised Land (Squad-E Remix) [BABY43] | 2006
18:02 Arkitech - A Type [FD017] | 2007
20:51 Gammer - A New Feeling [NG065] | 2006
23:20 Hixxy & Styles - Happiness [BABY45] | 2006
26:06 Dougal & Gammer - Nobody Likes The Records [EPP041] | 2007
29:42 The Egg - Walking Away (Robbie Long & Stormtrooper Remix) [0821PNUK] | 2007
31:34 System F - Cry (Re-Con Remix) [12DJGLOBE411] | 2005
34:40 Stormtrooper vs D-Lyte - Da New Joint [TNC022] | 2006
39:13 Picco - It Goes On and On (Sy & Unknown Remix) [QSH067] | 2005
41:25 DJ Marc Smith & Arkitech - Body Movin' [NOTV004] | 2007
Nobody Likes The Records x Brainstorm was a cheeky little throwback to the first video I ever put on KZbin • Dj Cotts Ten minute mi...

[@diablo346-jf7cl]

Been jamming to your mixes since you were collabing with DJ Ravine on the Aussie Hardcore Show. Thank you for all the beats over the years! Here's to many more 🍻

[@LukeyB777]

Such an underrated genre of music.

[@richardbateman8625]

Listened to you since I was a teenager and here I am still 33 and listening to your sick tunes love you mate.

[@PlatypusRoll]

Had my girlfriend listen to a mix last night for the first time. She started dancing, so she passed the test ;) LONG time listener here, keep the party of our lives going! Thank you for the music

[@louisbrown786]

Marry her

[@charlrosshalgreen6744]

Same herer bud :-) :Looooong time listener (2010)... will continue with Cotts ... Eva!! =D

[@DCG909]

Clicked the popup so fast the sound wasn't done uploading yet.

[@joefolcy4951]

Hahaha love this comment mate

[@hptfalcon1683]

First

[@RolyWestYT]

Never get tired of these mixes! These days were the best for hardcore :)

[@liamb135]

You and Cotts should make a track together! 😁

[@partyflockske]

( that japan 7 hardcore mix was way to short :p ) so i had to head over to this mix :p 16:20 ah a resting moment :) with awesome Stereo effects , love it a we're having even more heavenly stereo sounds in the mix :)

[@djloodz]

Puro pinchés bangers!!! I'll never stop loving this music!!! Good mix as always, Cotts! Hope you're doing well!

[@thatenfieldguyaus4564]

Soon as I see the vinyl I know I’m about to have fun

[@jameszeta749]

no offence cotts brother how long you been on the seen now you and ravine your truly my favourite dj ravine number two soz rav ive been watching you for years it feels

[@ryydii]

Remember downloading your and Ravine's happy hardcore mixes to my small purple iPod nano back in 2008, back when I was like 14. Turning 30 soon. Time flies! Good to see you still active

[@diablo346-jf7cl]

We had the same childhood 😅

[@jeffhutchings8339]

You're an effin legend, Cotts mate xx

[@TonkatrainHONKHONK]

So stoked these mixes keep coming out

[@Vibrant_Frequencies]

Flippinhell cottsy boy, your taking me back here bro!!! Bring back UK hardcore!!! What a time it was to be alive going raving with all these tunes being released. Sick!

[@KK__x]

Fucking excellent mix my man. Turned a fairly average work day into a banger.

[@PeachBug]

no matter the mix, system f's cry always makes me rewind the tape

[@gdoliner]

sometimes I just like to listen to a nice hardcore beat like in the outro, can listen to it for like 20 minutes or more...

[@Marauder2005]

Man i wish you would come to the festival parookaville in western germany weeze and play one of these what hardcore used to be banger sets there. Last year parookaville send people that have visited a survey and asked what is missing and i instantly typed your name in the first line! Your a damn master in djing happy/ uk hardcore. 😊 Maybe one day my wish come true and i can see the legend live where i live ❤ Take care and have a good one mate! O7

[@mmantiquescollectables6385]

Nice to have another mix from you pal. So miss the mixes from you and Ravine. Stay Safe and have a Great 2024. Happy New Year Mate

[@koungendo6371]

when my world is down, music lift me up to heaven

[@TeH_RunT]

Please come back to live streaming and uploading podcasts/soundcloud, we miss you Cotts

[@AWalYT]

Plenty of well-loved records in his mix, as they should be. Even got some THC and UKD2 in there, both sorely underloved and sadly mostly locked to vinyl.

[@Inubito]

Rockin the BSides shirt. I see you.

[@DJUniverse1]

What a brilliant transition between A New Feeling and Happiness!

[@iangarbutt7451]

Happy 2024 DJ Cotts!! Long Live Hardcore!!!💛🎶🙌🙌🎵🧡

[@iangarbutt7451]

Sorry my friend, don't have telegram... thanks so much for getting back to me though and also for your great mixes!!🎵✨️❤️✨️🎶

[@under_artist]

[@lucky79peter]

Superb 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻that is all 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nayzjayne]

The one DJ I've been waiting for yeeessss now 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@HarisBurazerovic]

Man you kick ass!

[@thebonsaiprojectkernow]

Just one word needed YEEEEEES!!!!!!!

[@derDooFi]

oh shit, this one does not miss! hell yeah

[@thelocodragon]

New years present!

[@tearsofkunlun]

Body Movin' is a number!

[@derDooFi]

COTTTTTTTTTTTTTTSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

[@user-ye8mr8ih7o]

Cool set. Sweet 🙂.....

[@stalker-anoniem3515]

Thanks! I needed some good uptempo workout music. I subbed!

[@chriscallaghan2439]

Happy new year pal great to hear you playing some of these reminds me of when I used to tune in weekly and your socks were on the floor and the bed wasn't made properly 🤣

[@lukelesage4518]

Send it!!!

[@xxCarleenxx]

Just what I needed!!! Perfect mix to finish off 2023! Thanks for bringing pure joy to wrap up the year!

[@cbdrift]

Hell yeah - awesome for new years eve - cheers dude!!!!

[@adelebrand]

My heart skipped a beat when I saw you'd made a new 'what hardcore used to be'!!! These are my absolute favourite mixes! Written in the stars had me absolutely pumping! Brilliant stuff

[@lunatiger7253]

Holy shit 🎉

[@mary8ella0808]

DJ Cotts my friend. Happy New Year 🥳🎉

[@lxxwj]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@DJBaka]

Damn thats a amazing start into the new year, thank you so much for that ❤ Very happy that you upload regulary mixes again, thanks for the tunes and the work ❤

[@DG-yk1wj]

Always love these. Brings me back every time. Thank you

[@Justindl26]

Thanks for playing New Joint mate xx

[@Richie33404]

Happy new year from San Francisco dude 😊

[@FireSurge]

Incredible mix as usual man!

[@seanthomas2906]

Mate DJ Ham .... Fuckin mental . Big love brother ☮️❤️

[@patentthat]

What a throwback man. First song was instant nostalgia back to one of your Ch00nage mixes that i listened to when i was like 14.

[@ChicoDeGoma]

I rarely comment anymore, but I cannot pass the chance to comment on this one, since you've been hitting teenhood tunes I actually listen first time from you. Amazing set like always mate, your uploads always bright my day.

[@Psybot_creator]

Happy new year Cotts. Let it be a year with a lot of mixes and bangers. I love your work and i wish to meet you someday.

[@pan.mareczek]

⚡⚡⚡

[@djwarmanhappyhardcore4957]

Yo dj cotts happy new year to you brother and thank you sow much for the vinyl mix you are my legend from the 2000 mate big respect and best wishes to the future to dj

[@RichGTR]

Subscribed, what a mix!!! Man this was nostalgia at the max, loved it bro keep the mixes coming!!! #HTID

[@Tim_Tucker]

Thank you for making my new years pre-gaming 100x better, Cotts! Happy New Years!!!

[@johnmorton6143]

So excited to see u dancin to awesome tunes again!! Happ New Year!!! p.s. I had the greatest time ever partying with you and Dj Ravine at the DNA Lounge in SF a few months ago!!!

[@frankiefrankie1934]

Awww waw that sounds awesome! That's an absolute pleasure ❤🎉

[@gdoliner]

always psyched for a new cotts mix, thank you, sir. May I request some TNC, CLSM, or DHSS tracks if you've got them? HARDCORE WILL NEVER DIE

[@DJ_Sharpee]

yessss THC man

[@DarnGeek]

Mindblowing :-D

[@frankiefrankie1934]

Happy New Year to you all old school 💜 so amazing coming back to these tunes. My heart fills with saddnes, pain and happiness plus love. I just wish ppl were loyal. 😢 Im absolutely loving this mix beautifully done, thank you lovely 😍

[@donaldjack9766]

Thanks for another mix mate.. Happy New year from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🥰

[@chopiesthechook]

such good vibes. You and Ravine got me into hardcore in this era so there's a lot of nostalgia here (both the tunes and Cotts spinning 😍)

[@youeatpoo1]

What pleasant surprise to have new mix on new years eve. Very much needed a new mix to help me finish Festive 500. Hope you the best new year.

[@rolandgonzales3343]

Love This, Live This 🔥

[@Killy_001]

💫 thanks for always being here

[@mikhailsneg9355]

the best gift of the past year

[@user-to4yx3mg6v]

Happy new year cotts!

[@thomasrae5249]

Awesome!!!!!!!!! What a way to bring in the new year with another banging mix from the Cotts! Hope you have a great new year and hopefully many more mixes from you Cotts. Need a live set too.miss those as you are brilliant Bouncy bouncy yeah haaaaaaaaaa…….

[@cedim620]

Been waiting for this ! Happy new Year you are my fav!

[@VicDubLu]

i know this room so well i even realized that theres a new floor now :D

[@jervi_sir]

I accidentally listened to it while working, I didn't realise that was your latest one till today, I was consumed by all your previous mixes

[@daiashthomas]

Just what I needed to wake me up in the UK. Banging 🎉

[@Platinumdose420]

YES A NEW MIX! after 20 years :D HAVE AN AMAZING NEWYEARS COTTS LOVE YA!

[@FreezingToad]

Another legendary mix from the one and only DJ Cotts! Much love dude.

[@RackedandStacked]

I enjoyed your sets throught the years, be well. You mean alot to those close to you. N us too

[@mohamedninja85]

Amazing DJ Happy hardcore best

[@Aaron-xp5jk]

Just listening to this amazing mix and hell yeah raver baby for life 😎🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺

[@charlesorton2768]

Another banging set from dj cotts keep them coming dude

[@ImThommoX]

Miss the old UK Hardcore mixes from you and Ravine. Like when you had the CDJ800s going 😂

[@MegaKockie]

Epic!!! What a bangers. Nostalgic feelings. Also my favorite tracks of that era (and many more)😃😉

[@grant2071]

Banger after banger the glory days

[@eidorianaladannet]

This body likes the records that you play.

[@johnadelic]

Just in time for my birthday!! This is the best present ever.

[@traincrossing9]

Always a good day when there's a new DJ Cotts mix!

[@Timmysan]

Dj Cotts and Ravine also are youth sentiment for me :) grew up with ur mixes keep rocking my man

[@user-of5on4mm9b]

Good job of this mix mate like the tunes 👊🏻

[@johnhammerfell4777]

Noch ein schönes Geschenk zum Jahresende. Allen einen gute rutsch ins neue Jahr. :* Danke DjCotts für die gute leistung bisher. Another nice gift for the end of the year. Happy New Year everyone. :* Thank you DJ Cotts for the good performance so far.

[@stevebrine4324]

Nice antidote to 18 hours of road trip having to listen to Taylor Swift on pseudo random shuffle. Keep up the good work Cotts.

[@ToastTacular]

Happy holidays!!! Thanks for the mix on new years eve! ❤❤❤

[@OfficialDJZander]

Another great mix, thank you Cotts and happy new year from Chicago Illinois ❤️❤️

[@djtallyt2974]

Quite nice to hear all these classics again after such a long time. #HWND

[@mikemahoneygaming5754]

Recon-Cry… classic remix of a classic tune

[@m1dy217]

🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

[@ChrisFear]

Awesome mix, Essential Platinum 41 was a big deal for me as I had my first ever release with Lisa Abbott 'Don't Walk Away' on the AA side and again on the 'most wanted' series. Always been a fan of your mixes keep up the good work :)

[@maider109]

Praise be. Have a great one. All the best

[@Graphics21]

Just what i needed!!

[@dgdsn]

I believe I listened the same set of tracks almost 18 years ago but with a bit different mix, it was one big mp3 file, someone shared it with me... I listened it and played WoW 😂 anyway, thx mate, thx to make me feel that period of my life once again! 🤝🏻

[@cheddarsfc]

Omg the feels. This is what it’s about! Happy new year everyone!!