2007 is when it felt like there was the 4th wave of Happy Hardcore starting. The 1st wave was 1994 with breakbeats and pianos. The 2nd wave was 1996 – 1999 with a big kickdrum. The 3rd wave was a darker sound with some minimal tones from 2001 – 2006. The 4th wave in 2007 is when things began to feel even more influenced from other EDM genres beyond D&B and Trance. We’re probably on the 6th wave as we move into 2020 and beyond.
Tracks:
Blame The Moon (Original Intro Mix) – Splash – Liquid Hardcore
Leaving The World Behind (2007 Mix) – DJ Seduction – Maximum Impact
I’ve Got A Feeling (2007 Mix) – Brisk & Ham – Next Generation
Don’t Make Me Wait – Joey Riot & Angel Eyez – Next Generation
Written In The Stars – Force & Jack Speed feat. Lisa Abbott – UK Dance
Into Your Arms (B&V Remix) – Brisk & Ham ft. Lisa Marie – Next Generation
Irresistible – Ultravibes – Definitive Dance
The One (Re-Con Remix) – Frisky & Hujib – Next Generation
This Life (Breeze & Styles Remix) – Heaven 7 – Raw Elements
Heaven On Earth – Dougal & Gammer feat. Jenna – Essential Platinum
Eurolove (2007 Mix) – Brisk & Vagabond – Next Generation
Flowing Free – Vagabond feat. MC Casper – Blatant Beats
Fade Away – Scott Brown & DMO – Essential Platinum
Shooting Star (Storm & Euphony Remix) – Bang! – Warped Science
The Voice – Impact – Ballistic Bootlegs
Guiding Light (DJ Weaver Remix) – Impact & Fade feat. Kelly – MasterWax Records
Voodoo – Anon. – White Label
Elements (Styles & Breeze Remix) – Neo Cortex – Raver Baby
Tell Me A Lie – Mister Stewart & Barry Diston – Relentless Vinyl
The Rush Is Mine – Euphoria feat. Tais – Blatant Beats
Crescendos of Ecstasy (Eryk Orpheus Remix) – Kevin Energy – Nu Energy