Guest Mix #31: N’GAHO TA’QUIA aka SAUCE81 (Japan)
Wonderful new exclusive mix from Tokyo’s N’gaho Ta’quia who you might also know from his other production moniker, Sauce 81. He has been producing under the Sauce 81 name since 2008 and has remixed artists like Tokimonsta, Sweatson Klank and Fitz Ambro$e. This year’s new LP as N’gaho Ta’quia called …
DJ NU-MARK – in 10 Records
As a veteran in the west coast underground scene, taste maker DJ and a member of the beloved hip hop group Jurassic 5, DJ Nu-Mark needs no introduction. “Uncle Nu” is one of the most inspiring and one of our favourite DJ’s around. To celebrate the release of his new …
Guest Mix #30: XVI RECORDS (Vancouver, London)
Brilliant new guest mix coming from the folks behind XVI Records who have recently come to our attention with some great releases from Munro, Henry Wu, Mau’lin and more… Beautiful eclectic mix connecting the dots between old and new, electronic and organic music. XVI is a label dedicated to taking …
Sam Cooke Documentary “Crossing Over”
via PBS: “In 1958, when Sam Cooke crossed over from gospel to popular music, he ran the risk of alienating his gospel fans by embracing “the devil’s music.” Instead, he set in motion a chain of events that altered the course of popular music and race relations in America. Narrated …
Future Classic: Amin Payne & Ben Bada Boom “Uturn Meon” (Suff Daddy Remix)
In this week’s Voyage Funktastique show, the good homie Dr.MaD dropped by for an all-vinyl set in the second half of the show with some fresh new jams he brought back from his trip to NYC. On my part, there’s this remix from German producer-extraordinaire Suff Daddy that just came …
Forgotten Treasure: Belle Epoque “Sorry” (1977)
A good friend of mine has a true and soulful heart despite her black only wardrobe, monstrous spiked platform heels and red lipstick. She is the only girl I know who will play me Ahmad Jamal over a candle lit dinner, without my persuasion. The girl knows the way to …
Future Classic: Brian Ellis “Reflection” (Voltaire Records)
Back at it for another edition of my weekly Voyage Funktastique radio show, plus a special all-vinyl set by ASMA (in the second half of the show), I wanted to play the title track of the new Brian Ellis‘ EP, Reflection, just released a few weeks ago on Voltaire Records. It’s a …
Version Excursion: “In the Rain” (original by The Dramatics)
Cover versions have lead to countless favorite soul songs. Many times, a simple melody is thouroughly fleshed out by rich arrangements. However when its the other way around, covering a complex and profound soul song in other genres can lead to incredible results, given the emotional depth of the source …
Guest Mix #29: NEIL BOPPERSON (Wah Wah 45’s, UK)
Brand new mix in the MIMS Guest series. This one comes from our Neil Bopperson, a great eclectic-minded DJ who is affiliated with the great WahWah45’s label. (Shout out to Dom & Scrimshire!) I met Neil at a festival a couple years ago and have been asking him for a …
Future Classic: .Casting “Heatwave EP”
For this week’s show, I had my good friend David Ryshpan drop by for a all Brazilian set; on my counterpart, I started the show with a few slow jams, including one from .CASTING, an upcoming producer who just released a month ago his HEATWAVE EP. I’ve played mostly all …
Mix of the Day: Mr. Scruff “Keep It Unreal 15th Birthday Mix”
via Mr. Scruff:” Tip top night at Band on the Wall in Manchester, to celebrate 15 years of my Manchester ‘Keep It Unreal’ residency. MC Kwasi was down on a night out, but couldn’t resist a little mic session. Since April, this night has been a ‘Non-Mobile Disco’.. no mobiles …
Forgotten Treasure: Billy Frazier “Billy Who” (1980)
My long time homie visiting Montreal for the summer threw a BBQ in July that was equipped with a modest DJ setup and it was an evening packed full of good times. My personal highlights of the night were a combination of eating delicious Hungarian sausages, meeting a hilarious aspiring …