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The seminal tracks that changed dance music forever

X-Press 2 were one of the principal house acts in the early '90s, rocking the floors with cuts like post-hardcore progressive house cut 'Muzik Xpress' — with its memorable “Music, music, music” refrain — and the cowbell-tastic 'London Xpress'. The trio of acid house originals — Rocky, Diesel and Ashley Beedle — went their separate ways for a while in the late '90s, before coming back together just before the Millennium.

Exclusive 'Muzikism' re-rub

Over 20 years in, Rocky & Diesel aka X-Press 2 have seen more scenes emerge in their lifetime than Attenborough has seen species evolving.

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How X-Press 2’s ‘Lazy’

Released in 2002, a dream collaboration between UK house heroes X-Press 2 and Talking Heads' David Byrne, ‘Lazy’ lit up clubs and the pop charts alike. Here, Dave Jenkins talks to the group’s Ashley Beedle, Rocky and Diesel about how the track transcended generations and genres to become a timeless hit

“Who even writes a bloody dance tune called ‘Lazy’?” laughs Ashley Beedle. Fellow X-Press 2 founders Rocky and Diesel chime in with the chuckles, as...

71: X-Press 2

From ‘Muzik Xpress’ to ‘Lazy’, X-Press 2, AKA London duo Rocky and Diesel (having parted ways with fellow founding member Ashley Beedle), have had...

1pm Wednesday 13th April

Following last month’s live streamed masterclass with Danny Rampling, Point Blank return this Wednesday 13th April at 1pm (BST) for a chat with disco re-edit...

Hercules & Love Affair amongst those heading to new Saturday nighter

Glitterbox is a highly-anticipated night in Ibiza being run by Defected Records, which will run every Saturday night through the season from June 7th —...

Absolut Vodka has gathered a host of talented DJs and dance music producers to remix Lenny Kravitz. Download Ashley Beedle's remix for free, and watch...


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Ashley Beedle Vs Kravitz (please wait)

Words: Terry Church

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The final send-off is happening! 

It’s the end of an era, as Cream is saying goodbye on Boxing Day to its beloved home Nation after 23 years of partying.

The...

UK house legend Ashley Beedle steps up with a supreme 60-minute mix as part of DJ Mag's Podcast series. We catch up with an incomparable...

Hey Ashley. How’s it going? How has your year been so far? What have been some highlights?

“It’s been a fantastic 18 months so far...

Xpress 2 give us the ups on their sense of fashion.

X-Press 2
(AB Ashley Beedle, D Diesel, R Rocky)


What are you wearing right now?


AB: A Stussy T-Shirt and Vintage Levi cut downs.
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Russia's answer to the Miami WMC expands its sphere of influence

Booka Shade, current DJ Mag cover star Nina Kraviz (pictured) and house legends X-Press 2 are among international DJs playing at the Sochi Winter...

39: Uner

Uner from Spain is the latest top DJ to craft a podcast especially for DJmag, and what a fine one it is.

Uner first came...

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Launched this year, NoWayBack is the artistic fusion and combined talents of an ex-DJ and a graphic designer. Helen aka The Lovely Helen was a...

Stream 'In My Soul', one of Italian star's new 'Polaroid Beats' snapshots

Riva Starr has stormed the international dance scene in the past few years. Since adopting the 'Riva' name, the Italian-born, London-based DJ/producer Stefano Miele has...

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