- James Hamilton’s Dance Pages 1983-1989 chronicles the evolution of contemporary dance music.
- A new book celebrating the legacy of James Hamilton has been released.
James Hamilton’s Dance Pages 1983–1989, published by Super Weird Substance, collects the journalist and DJ’s Record Mirror columns from a formative period in UK club culture. Spanning more than 800 pages, the book features almost 7,000 record reviews alongside monthly and annual chart listings, capturing the transition from disco into house, techno and hip-hop.
The volume follows on from James Hamilton’s Disco Pages 1975-1982, and documents his writing at a time when DJs relied on his column for scene reports, mixing advice and release tips.
Hamilton is widely credited with shaping the foundations of modern DJ culture in the UK, including pioneering the use of BPM notation and championing beat-mixing years before it became standard practice. Introductions are provided by Greg Wilson, Mike Atkinson and Pete Tong.
He “validated and inspired a whole generation of the club scene,” Tong said. “He could make your day or ruin your week with his opinions, but he always had respect because, for a long time, he was always there.”
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