Gilles Peterson: Worldwide

VINYL FORMAT. Perhaps most famous for his much loved genre-exploding radio shows on BBC Radio 1, Gilles Peterson's insatiable appetite for new music undoubtedly lies at the heart of his success. Worldwide is ten years young and fresher than ever - a benchmark for broadcasters the world over. Ten years in the making, this compilation is a tribute to a truly groundbreaking show, music and a serious music personality who is ahead of the curve and debuts awesome records on his show before anyone else. Gilles Peterson is a truly revered international club and radio DJ and one of music's foremost tastemakers (possibly the most well known in the whole world) in a world dominated by style over substance. The focus of this compilation is to present to its audience not just a DJ's favorite selection or songs that stood the test of time but it represents a great collection of songs and grooves premiered on Gilles Peterson's Worldwide show before any other station in the world. It's about music that Gilles has helped popularize across the world on his show which is syndicated in fifteen countries. It's a musical journey for DJ's and radio listeners across the world. In addition to his Worldwide radio show, Gilles is also the head of Talking Loud Records where he introduced the world to Jamiroquai, Roni Size, 4 Hero, Courtney Pine, Brand New Heavies, Galliano and many more. He was a key founding member of the late 80's Acid Jazz boom and recently set-up a new record label, Brownswood Recordings, to sign and develop exciting new talent. His compilation albums have become legendary and he continues to be a breath of fresh air on the dance floors of the world playing a unique selection of music that is rarely heard elsewhere.