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10 years of Highgrade, a brief history: 79 vinyl releases, 31 digital releases, and 9 artist albums. The Highgrade family consists of 14 permanent artists and 80 guest musicians. The label in numbers alone is quite impressive, but you really need to hear 10 years of Highgrade to appreciate it. That is why we will be releasing a double CD anniversary compilation of the artists latest gems. We will be celebrating the release and our anniversary in the Berghain and Panorama Bar in our usual Highgrade manner on the 15th of may 2010. Nearly all of our artists will be spinning the decks to celebrate this special occasion and to kick off our lengthy anniversary tour.
It was the beginning of the new millennium when Tom Clark, the Berlin DJ, decided to start his own label. He began by signing Sebo K, James Flavour and Guido Schneider, the major players of the Berlin club scene. The second batch of talented recruits to the Highgrade family were Todd Bodine, Jens Bond, Dub Taylor, Phage, Daniel Dreier and Sven Brede.
Highgrade has made it a point of ignoring the genre boundaries, instead deciding to concentrate solely on musical highlights and individuality. It has always been important to Highgrade to support new artists like Format: B or Heinrichs&Hirtenfellner. Whether deep house or crackling minimal loops, the label determines the sound of the city and has always had followers from all over the world. Tom has found himself the right partners in Todd Bodine and Mariana Luzardo, and together they`re leading the label to higher levels.
As a warm up to the anniversary year, Highgrade organized two amazing parties with the labels Freak´n´Chic and Wagon Repair in the Berghain and Panorama Bar. For the 10 year anniversary, old and new Highgrade artists are joining up to celebrate the best sound, the unforgettable parties and good times ...
