Dj Mixes

Mix of the Day: Dan Shake on Gilles Peterson Worldwide (GPWW 921)

via Dan Shake: “The first artist outside Detroit to release on Moodymann’s Mahogani Music and now a follow EP forthcoming on Back Acre. Dan Shake is next up with a Worldwide Family Mixtape – 30 minutes of funk, disco, house and a whole load else packed full of soul.” Tracklist …

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Mix of the Day: Doc Delay “Rajaz Mater”

Mixtapes can go from run of the mill to life-changing. New discoveries, track selection,pacing and mixing as well as theme and artwork are all critical componnents. Well Rajaz Mater by NYC’s Doc Delay has reached the apex of mixtapedom and blew my wig off on first listen a few years …

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Mix of the Day: Gerd Janson “BIS Radio Show #753”

Another fantastic edition of Tim Sweeney‘s Beats In Space radio show. This time the weekly guest is none other than Germany’s GERD JANSON who also happens to be rolling through Montreal in a few days at Stereobar. (Playing with yours truly!) 1. Sad City – Polymath (Fort Romeau Edit) – …

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Mix of the Day: DJ Suspect “French Delivery” (Truth & Soul Podcast)

We’re always big fans of mixes with any kind of theme or story to it. Always a great way to discover some hiddens gems. And in this case, lots of Funky Frenchy classics put together by Dj Suspect from Paris. via Truth&Soul: “A new Truth & Soul podcast by DJ …

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Mix of the Day: Dj Day “Live at The Do-Over” (2011)

This mix is DJ Day at his party-rocking finest! A spacey introduction and you are immediately drawn into the party breaks. Day manages to freshen up classics and introduce modern edits (The Marcos Valle – Estrelar remix tears the roof off) while seemlesly transitioning from one banger to another. Any …

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Mix of the Day: Mr. Scruff & Monk-One “Live at Output” (August 2014)

Great set from Mr. Scruff (Ninja Tune) and Monk One (Names You Can Trust / Wax Poetics). As expected, tons of discoveries n this one! Recorded Live at the Output Roof August 22, 2014 Monk-One Opening Set Mr. Scruff & Monk-One 1-for-1 Mr. Scruff Solo Output is open to anyone, …

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Mix of the Day: Cut Chemist “Mix by Jimmy” (Renegades of Rhythm Mix)

via Cut Chemist: “Parallel to the current Renegades of Rhythm Tour with Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow paying tribute to Afrika Bambaataa and his legendary record collection, Cut Chemist drops the timely “Mix By Jimmy”. Take a peak into the exclusive material from hip hop pioneer DJ Afrika Bambaataa. “Mix …

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Mix of the Day: Jazz Amnesty Sound System #38

From Jazz Amnesty Sound System: “It has been a while since we put up a mix, so here is the latest from the Jazz Amnesty Sound System. the concept was personal, for us to choose tunes that were influential in getting us into jazz or, getting us even further into …

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Mix of the Day: Notorious BIG “Ready to Die” 20th Anniversary Mixtape

Via Who Sampled / Wax Poetics: “DJ Chris Read is at it again. In celebration of Biggie’s massive classic, 1994’s Ready to Die, Wax Poetics and WhoSampled present the Notorious BIG ‘Ready to Die’ 20th Anniversary Mixtape! You know how we do. If you can remember going to a real record store and buying this …

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