Archive for July, 2009

Done And Done / 1995

done and done

SIDE 1
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SIDE 2
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Exuding a sunny disco-inspired temperament, this is a Summertime favorite of mine. It captures the sumptuous mid-90s creations of the likes of Moodyman, Carl Craig, Masters At Work, Theo Parrish, and Rob Mello. Many speculated that the title inferred my retirement as a DJ. Maybe it was simply a cheeky Simpsons reference… Whichever the case, it’s here remastered for everyone to revisit and enjoy.

Done And Done

SIDE 1
1. Nature Boys – Awake (Batamania Mix)
2. Kingdom Come – Jungle Bliss
3. Aqua Bassino – Wanna Dance
4. Mike Delgado – My State Of Mind
5. Brand New Heavies – Close To You (MAW Mood Dub)
6. Jonny L – This Time (Carl Craig Mix)
7. Johnny D & Nicky P – Twice Loved (Henry St. Anthem)
8. Fresh & Low – Interlude
9. Clatterbox
10. …
11. JohNick – Tales Of Jerry Morbid
12. Atlantic Fusion – Don’t Fail Me Now
13. Nyles Arrington – Flute Song
14. Blaze – Funky Music
15. Braxton Holmes – O Sometimes
16. Flexitone – The Pulse Of Evolution

SIDE 2
1. Ratcliffe – Back To The City
2. Disco Elements – So Warm Inside (I’m Burning Up)
3. Norma Jean Bell – I Like The Things You Do For Me (Moodyman Mix)
4. Funkshun – All I Want (Boogie Mix)
5. GU – Take Me Back
6. Theo Parrish – Lake Shore Drive
7. Jump Cutz
8. Nick Jones
9. Kenny Dixon Jr. – Don’t You Want My Love
10. DJ Food – Peace
11. …
12. AWeX – It’s Our Future (Blake Baxter’s House Mix)
13. Prince – Erotic City
14. Mood II Swing – Function

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07 2009

Live @ Stompy, San Francisco / 2000

stompy

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Being here in San Francisco has inspired me to post this live set, recorded at the STOMPY party back in February of 2000.  I believe it was at the Barneveld space which had a nice warehouse feel with a delectable sound system.  These parties have a certain nostalgia for me, as it was my first SF gig in ’95 back when it was called Stompy Stomp.  This recording is extra special!  Aside from being raw and unedited, I challenge you to figure out why…

Enjoy!  And thanks to the entire STOMPY crew, both past and present!!

(below is the track list off the top of my head…)

Live @ Stompy

1. Free Energy – Teach Me To Fly
2. Wamdue Productions – Track Two
3. 2nd Shift – What Gets You By
4. Majestika – Mind Magic
5. …
6. Idjut Boys – Oh La La (Crispin J. Glover remix)
7. Blaze – Wishing You Were Here (A Vision For Jane mix)
8. Johnny D & Nicky P – Fly
9. …
10. …
11. Ron Trent / Joshua / Abacus / Chez Damier – Untitled
12. Bernard Badie – Love Explosion
13. Boo Williams – Big Fat Woman 2000
14. The Messenger

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07 2009

Keep On Making Me High / 1995

Keep On Makin' Me High

SIDE 1
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SIDE 2
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Q:  What happens when a DJ works at a record store and is sick and tired of listening to dance music all day long?
A:  …this.

Enjoy!

Keep On Making Me High

SIDE  1
1. The Black Dog – Pot Noddle
2. Control Freaks – Very Serious Smokin’
3. M.F. Outa ’National – Miles Out Of Time (Astrocentric Mix ‘n’ Beats)
4. Gescom – Mag
5. Sub Dub – Dawazangpo
6. Rockers Hi-Fi – Look For A Spark
7. The Orb – Super Nova At The End Of The Universe
8. Beach Flea – F For Fake
9. Ultramarine – English Heritage
10. The Ballistic Brothers vs The Eccentric Afro’s – Uschi’s Groove

SIDE  2
1. Tranquility Bass – Cantamilla
2. Three Sons – Jazz Sandwich
3. Slowly – Understanding the Peace
4. Crustation – Biker Trouble
5. Sandals – Lovewood
6. Supernature – It’s a Jungle
7. Sleeve – Holes In My Cheese
8. Naked Eyes – Promises, Promises
9. Massive Attack v. The Mad Professor – Spying Glass (I Spy)
10. The Ballistic Brothers vs The Eccentric Afro’s – Hustler
11. Ultramarine – Nova Scotia
12. Sleeve – Hipness

11

07 2009

Bliss / 1992

Bliss

SIDE 1
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SIDE 2
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This is the mix that started it all–1991/92 in all its tribal/trance glory. The rave scene was just emerging in Chicago, the sound was fresh and new, and the sense of community was strong all across the Midwest. Only 200 cassettes were produced, but it somehow reached many a raver near and far. I owe much to my time on the West Coast for the music and inspiration on here. This wouldn’t exist without the help of Sasha, Barry Weaver, Mark E Quark, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina and Josh Werner for recommending/supplying many of these musical gems!

Bliss

SIDE 1
1. Trancesetters – Hallucinating
2. Sound Clash Republic – Not For Sale
3. Mombassa – Cry Freedom
4. Aquastep – The Flower
5. World 2 World – Greater Than Yourself
6. Kraze / Moonfou – Voodoo Sun
7. We Kill Love – Ten Men Dead
8. Future Sound Of London – Papua New Guinea
9. Acorn Arts II – Body
10. Felix – Don’t You Want Me
11. Alhambra – Pulsenation
12. Original Rockers – Push Push

SIDE 2
1. Barbarella – Barbarella
2. Brian Eno – Fractal Zoom
3. The Age of Love – The Age Of Love
4. React 2 Rhythm – Whatever You Dream
5. Earth Leakage Trip – Strange
6. Acorn Arts II – I’m Barme
7. Unity – Unity
8. P.G. Tips – Crest
9. Dance 2 Trance – Hello San Francisco
10. Shamen – Ebeneezer Goode
11. Sven Van Hees – Emotional Rehabilitation

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07 2009