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During his time there, he began to record his own music. \r\nIn 1995 he started [l=Remote], two years after relocating to San Francisco, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"decision-time-remix-ep","title":"Decision Time Remix EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions Recordings present an all-new dancefloor-ready remix package of tracks from Charles Webster's 'Decision Time' LP.\nThe release of Charles Webster's highly-acclaimed 'Decision Time' in late 2020 marked his first album project in almost 20 years.  \nAn undeniable master of his craft, Webster delivered a body of work that was well worthy of the wait and saw support from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs, Gilles Peterson, Joe Muggs and Tom Ravenscroft. With collaborators ranging from Shara Nelson (formerly of Massive Attack), to Ingrid Chavez (Prince muse \u0026amp; Madonna songwriter) and of course the infamous Burial, the British DJ\/producer demonstrated that his ability to draw the right partners to exactly the right projects and execute them perfectly, has only improved with time. \n\nIn this vinyl remix package, Webster once more demonstrates his draw, drafting in an impressive cast of remixers to deliver a varied set of fresh takes on his original works.\n\nTokyo duo Dazzle Drums, South Africa's Jazzuelle, UK stalwart Mark E and the global trotting DJ Luciano present their unique takes on three cuts from Webster's incredible full length release.\n\nAnother essential piece of wax for your crates, this one drops on vinyl \u0026amp; digital via Dimensions Recordings on April 1st 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dimensions Recordings","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50394623443275,"sku":"2056354","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_e83b06f4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726444831"},{"product_id":"decision-time","title":"Decision Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions Recordings are very proud to present \u003ci\u003eDecision Time\u003c\/i\u003e, the first major solo album from the legendary Charles Webster in two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperating in house music since the mid '80s, Charles Webster is revered as something like the producer's producer, spoken about in the same breath as Larry Heard or Ron Trent amongst the DJ cognoscenti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in the Peak District and falling in love with electronic music through a parent's Kraftwerk record, Charles' apprenticeship was with Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson, back when they'd record at Square Dance studio in Nottingham, where Charles worked as a recording engineer. His production work started right at the roots of electronic music in the British Isles, writing tracks for electro\/breakdance outfit The Rock City Crew and 1987 UK house cut T-CUT-F. 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