NINETY minutes of prime time club tracks including Katy Perry, Ultra Nate, Funkerman, Rihanna, and Tastemakers. Dance, spin, row, hoover – whatever you want; just enjoy!
I kissed a girl – Katy Perry
When I (think of u) – Playhard featuring KayJay
Back to you [Out Of Office] - Nate James
Calabria [Warren Clarke] - Enur featuring Natasha
Summertime [Alex Gaudino] – Wiley
Colourblind [Original] – Tastemakers
Been a long time [Nicola Fasano] – Tastemakers
Twisted [Lost Daze Electro Club] - Ultra Nate
To be free [Favretto Remix Extended] – Channing
One for me [Original] - Funkerman & JW
Dream of life [Lenny's In Your Face New Club Mix] - Lenny Fontana
Bitch like me [Soulshaker Dub] - Soniczero featuring Roxanne Shante
Show me a reason [Terrace Mix] - Denis The Menace & Big World featuring Philip Van Het Veld
Let it all out [Vocal] - Al-Faris & Freakquencer
Disturbia [Jody Den Broeder] – Rihanna
Enuff! [Mark Wilkinson Kidology] - Sanny X featuring Carol Jiani
LET’S imagine it’s still summer (at least here in London) and here’s the perfect accompaniment for a sultry summer’s evening and early morning: from laid-back chill-out tunes to some deep, deep house.And first up is the cool “Sun song” by Phazed Romance with Inusa Dawud http://www.myspace.com/phazedromanceQuickly followed by the quirky spaced-out cover of 80s pop classic “Too shy” by Jet Set Inc. If you’ve never come across the original check it out here http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3P6I4pT_tVADeep in the midst of this nocturnal musical journey check out the excellent “Grasshopper 2008” by Danish House DJ Tim Andresen http://www.timandresen.com/front.phpFinally we wake you up to a new day in “Monte Carlo” by Miranda http://www.mirandauk.com/Enjoy, and see you again in a few weeks. Beijos F*
THE LAST holiday weekend of the year is looming here in the UK and so to set us up here’s an excerpt from a set I produced a couple of weeks ago. I’m not sure that X Press 2’s “Lazy” is ready for the re-release treatment yet but nevertheless here it is. The Moto Blanco version shifts it from the chill-out to the funky main room. Other mixes in the package come from Mowgli, Freeform Five and Norman Cook.Meanwhile, Moby’s next single from his album “Last night” will be “Disco lies” out on15th September, but in this set you’ll find “I love to move in here” which was released in the USA in July. I’ve used the best remix courtesy of my old favourite Seamus Haji. www.moby.comCheck out the sample of Junior Jack’s 2003 “E samba” in Nick Corline’s “Orfeu”, though I can’t remember where the original Brazilian sample comes from. Do you know?http://www.myspace.com/nickcorlineakadjnickNext comes another version of La India’s “I can’t get no sleep”. Originally from 1985 I’ve served up a Da Freek mix which came out recently.http://www.myspace.com/indiaPuerto Riqueña India explains she crossed over “backwards”, originally recording in English for her dance tracks from the 80s and 90s, up to today when she records in her native Spanish.Are the Pussycat Dolls cool enough for you? Well, I slipped them in because the Digital Dog remix of “When I grow up” certainly got my attention.This is followed by an excellent version of “Sunchyme” by the Nightbirds.This epic track was originally recorded by English dance production team Dario G, and sampled 1985 soft rock/pop song “Life in a northern town” by The Dream Academy.
I’m in Berlin this weekend, so if you’re there too let me knowfmonday@hotmail.com
Here's the full track listing:
Shuffle [Piano mix] South Of Roosevelt
Lazy [Moto Blanco] X-Press 2 featuring David Byrne
I love to move in here [Seamus Haji] Moby
Orfeu [Ted Nilsson] Nick Corline
Love vibrations [Riffs & Ray's Mix] Barbara Tucker
I believe [E-Squire] Soultronics featuring Mac'C
When you touch me [Barrat & Falconi] Freemasons
Pretty bitch [Bitchy & Scratchy] Pineapple Crew vs Pascal Dior
I can't get no sleep [da Freek] India
When I grow up [Digital Dog] Pussycat Dolls
Sunchyme [Simon de Jano] Nightbirds
Realize [Vision Factory] Soul Buddha featuring Lisa Millett
Get into u [Wideboys] Haydon
Spotlight [Moto Blanco] Jennifer Hudson
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I’VE BEEN busy travelling – mostly pleasure – but managed to grab a few hours to check out the new tracks in my in-box and mix up the very best for you. And I have to say I’m really impressed with the latest release from Canadian outfit Kwality Kontrol. http://www.myspace.com/kwalitykontrol I think this is the first time I’ve included so many tracks from the same artist in one mix. The four-track EP called “Redemption” is widely available including http://www.traxsource.com/ This is quality soulful house at its best.
I was delighted to see that fellow Londoner Chaka Khan is gigging again. 55-year-old Chaka, real name Yvette Stevens, lives in the leafy north London suburb of West Hampstead, and has owned a house in the capital for more than 15 years. On stage earlier this week, referring to London she said “It’s my home. It’s where I live”. So we’ve lost Madonna but gained Chaka Khan. Good trade I guess. In Episode 38 we feature one of the best mixes from the prolific set accompanying Chaka’s single “Disrespectful”. Chaka’s official site appears to be malfunctioning at the time of writing but the Jam and Lewis produced album “Funk This” is readily available online and in the shops.
Also check out the excellent blissed-out “A tu lado” by Moroccan/Belgian DJ Producer U-Ness featuring Robina. http://www.myspace.com/uness1 This is also available on the Hed Kandi “Beach House” CD. Ibiza sunset anyone? Then we segue into Jack Fresh’s “The best”, as the set gets deep and serious. http://www.myspace.com/loopfreaksrecords
I’m off to Berlin next, so if you’re close, shall we meet for a beer? I’d love to hear from you. Stay in touch, enjoy the sounds, and I’ll see you again in a few weeks. Love F*
Here’s the full track listing:
Free to go [Central Avenue Classic Mix] Steven Stone featuring David Bruce 2 forget about you (The Redemption EP) Kwality Kontrol The bells (The Redemption EP) Kwality Kontrol Time is precious (The Redemption EP) Kwality Kontrol No no [Original] Dennis Wonder Stand up [Stereo Mutants] Daddy Funk A tu lado [Jedset Calor Del Alma Remix] U-Ness featuring Robina The beast [Kris Andersen] Jack Fresh You are my battlestar [Jiggles] Q BurnsAbstract Message In the heat of passion [Qwertz Italo Mix] Jesse Saunders Disrespectful [Matty's PDP Club] Chaka Khan featuring Mary J. Blige
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SORRY it’s been a while, but I promise some excellent tracks in Episode 37’s up-tempo Bar Grooves set.
Kicking off is Northshore’s “Take me higher” http://www.inevitablerecords.co.uk/ which I think first appeared at the WMC a few months ago. Respect to M J White from North Carolina who here is providing vocals to Club 4 Life’s “I fly”. Currently M J is part of UK-based group Donatella Movementbut see http://www.myspace.com/mjwhiteny for a variety of excellent house tracks including the deep “Rocking the house” and the tender “Like a butterfly”. Spot the re-working of Harry’s Afro Hut remix of “Flawless” emerging as the House Bros featuring Carol Jiani’s “Keep on”.http://www.myspace.com/caroljiani I also like Carol’s “Such a shame” where she works with DJ/producer Mark Wilkinson.The House Bros is actually Italian DJ, producer, and label owner Pagany. I’m sure you’ll recognise his other names Capella, 49ers and Superstar DJs.Pagany pops up later on “Show me how good” featuring Vale Ducros http://www.myspace.com/housebrosPerhaps my favourite track of the set is “Una familia” by Italian Carlo Biondi AKA Carlos Rubio who in this small world also is signed to Pagany’s Distar label. Carlo’s classy slice of disco house borrows heavily from “Ooh I love it (Love break) by The Salsoul Orchestra. The Salsoul phenomenon had a major influence on today’s dance music sound http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salsoul_RecordsMy favourite Salsoul track will always be “Spring rain” by Argentinian pianist Bebu Silvetti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YN-2Dj0uLULater in the set you’ll recognise Pulse’s 1996 release “The lover that you are” as it is given a 2008 makeover by Marlon D and George Mena. Then Chicago group Midway Strangers bring us the aptly named “Call it deep”, because it is. And damned fine too. http://www.myspace.com/midwaystrangersFrench duo Mr Fuzz (Frederic Faupin) and DJ Rico are together known as Grantorino with “What you won’t do” which was first recorded by Bobby Caldwell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUKoWmeZraECheck out the Candy Apple Club Mix of diva Pepper MaShay’s “Pray for tomorrow”, and finally the beautiful voice of Joyce Elaine Yuille ends things with her “My best thing”. http://www.myspace.com/joyceyuilleEnjoy. Here’s the full track list:
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ANOTHER quick detour via Memory Lane as I respond to requests for club classics.
This one features some real weekend anthems including the inimitable sound of Tim Liken who we know better as Tim Deluxe. Here is his definitive "It just won't do" featuring Sam Obernik. You can catch up on Tim's latest musical exploits at http://www.myspace.com/tdeluxe
In fact the whole set is packed with choons which are guaranteed floor fillers. John Silver's "Come on over" is another with myriad memories for me. John's real name is Gabriele Rizzo. Now he records as D’Argento and his latest material "Exstasy" can be found on his MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/dargento
I hope producer, DJ and musician Gerald Elms won't be offended when I say he's been around for many years. Banda Sonora is just one of the aliases Gerald has used over the years. You might also recognise the name G-Club. For me "Guitarra G" was the ultimate Ibiza track. If you're going this year, I hope you have a great time. More of Gerald's news from http://www.myspace.com/gclubrecords
"American Dream" is just one of many classics which have been created by house genius Dave Lee. On this track he called himself Jakatta. You might also know him as Joey Negro, or Raven Maize. Dave says he'll never stop re-inventing himself. Go to his site to download his own mixes. At the time of writing his latest is "Live from Soul City". http://www.joeynegro.com/
Here's the full track listing:
Love on my mind [Back to Philly] Freemasons featuring Amanda Wilson Groovejet [Solar's Jet Groove Dub] Spiller Guitarra G Banda Sonora Feel like making love [Wildberry Tracks/Dr Kucho] Future Funk It just won't do Tim Deluxe featuring Sam Obernik American Dream [Joey Negro Club] Jakatta Thunder In My Heart Again [Miami Calling Mix] Meck featuring Leo Sayer So Many Times [Kenny Hayes Sunshine Funk Mix] Gadjo featuring Alexandra Prince Come On Over [Silver's Main Club Mix] John Silver Doctor Pressure [Clean Club] Mylo v Miami Sound Machine You don't fool me [Original] Phunk Investigation featuring Axel F Flawless [Harry's Afro Hut] The Ones
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UP-TEMPO funky house all the way in Episode 35's Bar Grooves set.
I had great fun mixing this so I really hope you enjoy it too. First up is Turkish DJ, producer and bass guitarist Ali Sural, http://www.myspace.com/alisural with his delicious “Heavenly”. When Ali isn’t creating smoooth house music he’ll be making jingles.
Our cover artist is DJ/producer Licious K who is based in the Netherlands. Here we feature his excellent “All for you”. http://www.liciousk.com/
Listen out for Chris Achesona and Scott Garland’s project Daddy Funk 45. On “It ain’t you” they create the perfect canvas for Drifters vocalist Victor Bynoe. Victor joined The Drifters in 2003 and is still part of the current line-up. (If you don’t know them – ask your Dad!) http://www.thedrifters.co.uk/
The intriguing combination of Swiss audio engineer Steven Stone and Juillard scholar David Bruce Whitley has produced the deep house track “Free to go” which I’ve included here in its Deep Headz dub mix. http://www.myspace.com/djstevenstone
Finally, you’ll catch David “Redsoul” Wareing’s partnership with vocalist Andrea Love (remember The Praise Cats’ “Shined on me”?). Their “Heat you up (Melt you down)”, engineered by E-Smoove, is getting great reactions wherever it’s played. http://www.playmoremusic.co.uk/
Thanks for all the comments and reactions over the past couple of weeks. Hi Sean, Lindsey, Armando, Tormod, Fred . . . everyone. I will try and keep in touch.
Here’s the full playlist:
Heavenly [JedSet Sincerely Yours Remix] Ali Sural featuring Gamze You Are The 1 [Dolls Comber’s Deep Touch Remix] LogicalGroove featuring Savio Vurchio All For You [LK's Soulsession Mix] Licious K New millennium [Paolo Barbato] Topazz It ain't you [M-Sol] Daddy Funk 45 featuring Victor Bynoe This is rhythm [Infinite E] This is rhythm featuring Kathleen Willeson Free to go [Deep Headz Minimal Dub] Steven Stone featuring David Bruce Whitley Realize [Soul-O-Matic Remix] Soul Buddha featuring Lisa Millett The rock [BC's Heights] Benji Candelario featuring Leslie Carter Heat You Up (Melt You Down) [Redsoul Club] Redsoul featuring Andrea Love
And if you’re looking for another dose of house, Andy at Raunchy Rhythms Radio will make you very welcome. http://www.raunchyrhythms.com/ If you DJ why not submit your mixes for his internet radio shows?
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