Entrevista: Panooc

  • octubre 8, 2023 12:00
  1. Hola, el jueves 12 de octubre nos encontraremos en la pista de baile ¿podrías presentarte para la comunidad de Others to the Front?

Mi nombre es Panooc y soy une DJ/Productor/Músico Trans-masculino – soy originarie de Escocia pero viví en NYC durante 9 años, primero produciendo y lanzando música House & Techno antes de comenzar mi carrera como DJ y trabajando más activamente dentro de la escena nocturna queer, eventualmente convirtiéndome en parte del colectivo LGBTQ, XOXA NYC.

 

  1. Háblenos de XOXA NYC. ¿Cómo empezó todo? ¿Dónde se encuentra actualmente? ¿Cuáles son sus perspectivas de futuro?

XOXA NYC comenzó con mi pareja, Kira, en 2017 como una respuesta directa a un paisaje de la era Trump y una clara falta de representación LGBTQ en las alineaciones de DJ. Ella quería crear un espacio y organizar eventos que dieran protagonismo a artistas marginades, así como música de baile de calidad, y con el tiempo se ha transformado en un hermoso colectivo, mezcla y serie de eventos. Ahora estamos en nuestro sexto año y hemos tenido el placer de trabajar con un montón de grandes artistas de todo el mundo y el espectro de género – dicho esto, yo diría que somos uno de los pocos grupos LGBTQ FLINTA que todavía pone un gran enfoque en la música House en Nueva York. De cara al futuro, Kira y yo nos hemos mudado al Reino Unido, mientras que el resto del colectivo sigue fuerte en Nueva York. Estamos entusiasmades por ampliar nuestras conexiones con otros colectivos queer en Europa y ver a dónde nos lleva el camino. 🙂

 

  1. Al estar arraigade tanto en la escena queer neoyorquina como en la escocesa, ¿qué puedes contarnos sobre estas diferentes escenas? ¿Cómo ves su momento actual?

Volví a Escocia a mediados de 2020 y es emocionante porque estoy explorando una escena en la que no tuve muchas oportunidades durante mis años de formación. Dicho esto, Escocia es un país muy pequeño (unos 5 millones en total), así que la escena, incluso dispersa por todas las ciudades, es muy reducida. Hay grandes colectivos underground y grupos de fiesta que organizan eventos fantásticos, pero, dicho esto, Nueva York es un lugar mucho más grande, un punto de encuentro de la diversidad, y eso siempre se nota en los diferentes tipos de música que se pinchan, en la gente que acude a los eventos y en todo lo demás. Ambos tienen sus propias cosas especiales y, como ocurre con las nuevas generaciones, también aportan nuevas ideas.

 

  1. Tanto en Nueva York como en el Reino Unido, las escenas queer son una parte importante de la cultura house, sobre todo en comparación con las escenas continentales. ¿Cómo te ha influido personalmente la cultura house? 

En primer lugar, creo que la musicalidad de la música House ha tenido una gran influencia en mí, con las raíces originarias de Chicago que mantienen fuertes cualidades armónicas y melódicas, los grandes elementos percusivos que se encuentran en el sonido House clásico de Nueva York, los estados de ánimo profundos o felices… Me sentí atraíde por eso al principio y luego me di cuenta rápidamente de que podía abrazar mi homosexualidad (y ser viste y aceptade) mucho más dentro de la comunidad de la música House. Obviamente, la escena y el estilo de la música House han cambiado y son diferentes dependiendo de la ciudad o el país al que vayas -y quizás ahora no haya tantos espacios queer en la escena House «mainstream»-, pero sigue siendo un género al que siempre vuelvo y por el que siento mucho amor.

 

  1. También eres productore y músique de formación, tocas el saxofón. ¿Sientes que hacer música es muy diferente de pinchar como proceso creativo?

Aunque provengo de una formación musical más clásica y jazzística, la curva de aprendizaje a la hora de producir fue bastante larga. Primero fue aprender los elementos que forman parte de muchos ritmos de música house (batería, bajo, armonías comunes, etc.) y después aprender técnicas de producción (ecualización, reverberación, otros efectos, etc.). No hay duda de que se utiliza una parte diferente del cerebro entre ser DJ y producir, y diría que componer es un camino más largo y que requiere más tiempo para empezar a dominarlo, PERO es increíblemente gratificante. Creo que mi proceso de composición es similar al de mis sesiones de DJ: me gusta ofrecer al oyente algo imprevisible pero que funcione de forma sincronizada. Y en lo que respecta al proceso técnico entre las dos disciplinas, siempre trabajo el oído con ambas: si ajustas el ecualizador mientras eres DJ, utilizas las mismas herramientas cuando escribes un tema. Simplemente hay que entrenar mucho el oído hasta que eres capaz de distinguir los distintos elementos y lo que sonará bien o interesante.

 

  1. ¿Recuerdas el primer tema que tocaste en público? ¿Puedes contarnos cómo viviste esa experiencia?

Empezaré con mi primera experiencia en un concierto: me inicié como DJ con bastante cautela porque creo que en aquella época (al ser mujer de nacimiento) había mucha misoginia, incluso en los grupos de amigos DJ con los que me juntaba por aquel entonces, que eran predominantemente cis y heterosexuales, así que al principio me sentí bastante intimidade, tanto por aprender el arte como por tocar, lo cual era una locura porque había pasado años de mi pequeña vida de gira internacional tocando en conciertos de jazz delante de miles de personas. Pero era entrar en un mundo nuevo e intentar superar de nuevo la ansiedad por actuar, así que creo que la primera vez que toqué delante de alguien fue emocionante ver cómo se desarrollaba ante sus ojos. Recuerdo que uno de los primeros temas que pinché fue uno que me enamoró del género Deep House de Berlín, un tema de Tigerskin llamado «Feel For You«. Todo en ese tema me transporta a un lugar feliz y sensible, y todavía lo siento tan fresco.

 

  1. Cuando echas la vista atrás, ¿hay algo que eches de menos de aquellos primeros días de pinchadiscos? ¿Y algo que te alegre haber dejado atrás?

Echo de menos parte de la música que pinchaba entonces. Al darme cuenta de que llevaba años coleccionando música nueva y no revisando la que ya tenía, hace poco repasé mi colección y fue increíble volver a encontrar esos grandes temas que solía pinchar en aquellos primeros tiempos; casi todos siguen siendo actuales, pero algunos incluso se adaptan mejor a las tendencias actuales que entonces. Es genial cómo funciona esto con la música. Para responder a la segunda parte de la pregunta, me alegro de haber dejado atrás ciertas partes de la escena DJ que simplemente no me servían y eran problemáticas: con la fiesta y la libertad que conlleva, he experimentado comportamientos bastante oscuros (sobre todo por parte de hombres heterosexuales cis) y llegó un punto de ebullición en el que tuve que denunciarlo y alejarme. No echo de menos ese capítulo de mi carrera como DJ ni de mi vida, y siempre me aseguro de que otras personas, especialmente de la comunidad FLINTA, sepan que no tienen por qué pasar por lo mismo y que tienen apoyo…

 

  1. El informe FACTS de female:pressure dice claramente que las personas FLINTA siguen muy al margen de los grandes carteles y festivales. Cuenta que en algunas ciudades europeas, como Berlín o Londres, se están desarrollando nuevas escenas queer rave, pero aún están muy por detrás en recursos en comparación con las escenas dominadas por hombres cis. Sin embargo, en otras ciudades, como Madrid, sigue siendo habitual encontrar lineups de hombres blancos cis. ¿Qué opinas de esto? ¿Cómo crees que va a evolucionar en un futuro próximo?

Sí, no me sorprende en absoluto que se siga pasando por alto a les artistas FLINTA. Seguimos trabajando en una sociedad patriarcal con normas patriarcales muy arraigadas y, por desgracia, esto tiene un efecto negativo. En lo que respecta a los festivales (y depende de cuáles sean, porque no todos son iguales), no les presto tanta atención porque personalmente prefiero el ambiente de club, pero sé que en los festivales es donde se puede conseguir más dinero *quizá lol*, así que va a haber más competencia y selectividad por esos puestos. Creo que ahora hay mucha más inclusión de la representación queer en las alineaciones de estos eventos más convencionales y heterosexuales pero, al ser una comunidad minoritaria (especialmente la trans), creo que todavía va a ser una lucha continua por el respeto y la exposición durante algún tiempo. Podría contaros muchas historias de mis propias experiencias en eventos tanto heterosexuales como queer en los que he participado, que son a la vez positivas y bastante deprimentes, y creo que una gran parte de ello es que la gente no sabe qué hacer con el conocimiento de mi identidad y dónde encajo; puede resultar muy aislante y confuso. Creo que para los individuos del colectivo FLINTA, se trata simplemente de seguir perseverando en la existencia y en la creación artística (¡lo cual puede ser difícil en este mundo en el que vivimos ahora mismo!) y de estar abiertes a otres miembres de la comunidad e intentar no desanimarse demasiado por algunas de las tonterías que ocurren en la industria de la música y la vida nocturna. Creo que habrá más cambios importantes con el tiempo que crearán una escena más justa e incluso más inclusiva, a pesar de los defectos de la naturaleza humana, pero tenemos que seguir trabajando en ello.

 

  1. Fuiste le primere DJ que publicó una mezcla en nuestra serie de podcast House of Others, una mezcla maravillosa que nos ayudó a establecer el tono y el estilo del podcast. ¿Has seguido la serie desde entonces? 

Me lo pasé muy bien haciéndolo, ya que fue una buena sesión para echar la vista atrás y recordar los temas de house clásico y británico que me han inspirado en este viaje como DJ. He estado siguiendo más de los artistas que habéis estado lanzando para ello (¡me ha encantado el amor por mi música de algunos de los artistas también!) y creo que es una serie realmente grande porque no sé de muchas series de podcast queer que estén exhibiendo en gran medida la música del espectro house clásico. ¡Un gran respeto! 😀

 

  1. Ya que no eres principiante en esto de los podcasts y los programas de radio, ¿puedes recomendarnos algún podcast que realmente sigas y que puedas nombrar como tu favorito? 

Hay muchos podcasts que podría recomendar, pero uno que sin duda destacaría es la serie de podcasts Honcho: es un colectivo queer que organiza eventos y un gran festival de acampada todos los años en agosto cerca de Pittsburgh, y publican mezclas geniales de una gran variedad de artistas y géneros queer. Definitivamente, ¡recomiendo echarle un vistazo!

 

  1. Nos conocimos durante la pandemia a través de Parcha Party, una fiesta para recaudar fondos organizada por XOXA.En los momentos de autoconfinamiento, muches de nosotres, principiantes, tuvimos, en cierto modo, el tiempo de hacer estos nuevos contactos y conocer gente afín, amante de la música, mucho más allá de nuestras fronteras físicas. ¿Cuál ha sido tu experiencia al respecto? ¿Crees que la comunidad se hizo más fuerte y más grande después de la pandemia? ¿Existe una nueva escena postpandémica?

Lo sentí mucho durante esa época: la pandemia fue cuando empezamos nuestra serie de mezclas XOXA Blend. Era algo que queríamos hacer desde antes, pero creo que entonces no disponíamos de tanto tiempo y energía. Pero cuando empezamos durante la pandemia, fue una forma increíble de conectar con nuestra comunidad y crear algo relevante que continuaría con fuerza después. Al menos en Nueva York, la comunidad tiene la sensación de haber vuelto a sus raíces queer y BPOC, algo que me encanta. Puede que la escena haya olvidado parte de ese espíritu de comunidad solidaria ahora que hemos vuelto a la carrera de ratas habitual, pero por lo demás creo que la escena es mucho más saludable gracias a su diversidad, tanto en la música como en la identidad.

 

  1. ¿Hay algo que no puedas soportar en una pista de baile? ¿Cómo describirías tu pista de baile ideal? ¿Has vivido alguna vez algo parecido? ¿Cómo fue?

Sí, ¡jaja! No soporto las pistas de baile abarrotadas en las que los asistentes a la fiesta no son conscientes de la gente que les rodea. Es una pena cuando hay buena música pero la gente está entrando y saliendo de la pista continuamente (y está llena) u ocupando espacio sin ser corteses o agradables con la gente que les rodea. Mi pista de baile ideal sería una en la que todo el mundo tuviera su propio sitio para bailar y en la que todo el mundo, independientemente de su origen o identidad, se lo pasara bien y transmitiera buena energía a les demás de forma consensuada. Un ambiente y una experiencia similar se vivió recientemente en la celebración del fin de semana del Orgullo de Eris Drew y Octo Octa en Nueva York: todo el mundo estaba allí unido y era consciente de les demás ravers que le rodeaban. 

 

  1. ¿Puedes elegir una foto de tu galería que represente la cultura queer-rave y explicar por qué? ¿Puedes contarnos la historia que hay detrás de la foto?

Creo que hay muchas escenas diferentes que se pueden tomar de la cultura queer rave – esta foto fue sacada durante nuestro último evento del NYC Pride en Good Room en Brooklyn y fue una multitud realmente encantadora y diversa y otro ejemplo de gente que trae buenas vibraciones y respeto a los demás en la pista de baile.

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  1. Can you introduce yourself? What does our community need to know about you?

My name is Panooc and I’m a Trans-masc DJ/Producer/Musician – I’m originally from Scotland but I lived in NYC for 9 years, first producing and releasing House & Techno music before I began my DJ career and working more actively within the queer nightlife scene, eventually becoming a member of the LGBTQ collective, XOXA NYC.

 

  1. You are rooted both in the New York and Scottish queer scenes, what can you tell us about these different scenes? How do you see their current moment?

I moved back to Scotland around mid-2020 and it’s exciting because I’m getting to explore a scene that I didn’t have much opportunity to during my formative years. That being said, Scotland is a very small country (around 5 million total) so the scene, even dispersed over all the cities, is very small. There are some great underground collectives and party crews putting on some fantastic events but that being said, NYC is a much bigger place, such a hotspot of diversity and you’ll always find that with the different kinds of music being played there, the people going to the events and everything else in between. They both have their own special things going on and, as is with the next generations, they’re bringing new ideas to the table too!

 

  1. Both in NY and the UK, queer scenes are a big part of house culture, particularly when compared to continental scenes. How has house culture influenced you personally? 

First, I think the musicality of House music has had a big influence on me, with the originating Chicago roots upholding strong harmonic & melodic qualities, the big percussive elements you’d find in the classic NYC House sound, deep or uplifting moods… I was drawn to that initially and then quickly realized that I could embrace my queerness (and be seen and accepted) a lot more so within the House music community. Obviously, the scene and the style of House music has changed and is different depending on the city or country you go to – and there isn’t perhaps as many queer spaces in the “mainstream” House scene now – but it’s still been a genre that I always return to and have a lot of love for.

 

  1. Tell us about XOXA NYC. How did it all begin? Where is it at the moment? What are your future perspectives?

XOXA NYC began with my partner, Kira, starting it in 2017 as a direct response to a Trump-era landscape and a distinct lack of LGBTQ representation in DJ lineups. She wanted to create space and host events that would give a spotlight to disenfranchised artists as well as host quality dance music and over time it’s transformed into a beautiful collective, mix & events series. Now we’re in our 6th year and we’ve had the pleasure of working with a lot of great artists from across the world and genre spectrum – that being said, I would say that we’re one of the few LGBTQ FLINTA groups that still puts a big focus on House music in NYC. For the future, myself and Kira have moved to the UK whilst the rest of the collective are going strong in NYC – we still put on events there as it’s still home for us. We’re excited to expand connections with other queer collectives in Europe and see where the path takes us! 🙂

 

  1. You are also a producer, and a trained musician, you play the saxophone. Do you feel that making music is very different from djing as a work process? How so?

Even though I came from a more classically/jazz trained background with music it was still quite a learning curve where producing is concerned. First, it was really learning the elements that go into many House music grooves (with the drums, bass, common harmonies etc) and then really learning production techniques (with EQ’s, Reverb, other effects etc) – the beauty of it all is we’re always learning with this art! There is definitely a different part of the brain being used between DJing & producing, and I would say that writing is a longer, more time-consuming road to start to master BUT is incredibly rewarding. I feel like my process with writing is similar to that of my DJ set directions – I really like to give a listener something unpredictable but that works in synchronicity. And in terms of the technical process between the 2, I always just keep working on my ears with both – if you’re adjusting EQ’s whilst DJing, you’re using the same tools when you’re writing a track. It just takes a lot of training of the ear until you’re able to distinguish different elements and what will sound good or interesting.

 

  1. Do you remember the first track that you played in public? How did that first gig go? Can you tell us about that experience?

I’ll start with my first gig experience – I transitioned into DJing quite cautiously because I think at the time (being female assigned at birth) there was a lot of misogyny at bay, even with DJ friend groups I hung out with at the time who were predominantly cis & straight, so I felt pretty intimidated at first to both learn the art of it and play out which was crazy because I’d spent years of my little life touring internationally, playing jazz gigs in front of thousands of people! But it was stepping into a new world and trying to get over performance anxiety all over again so I think the first time I really played in front of anyone, it was exhilarating to see it unfold before your eyes. I can remember one of the first tracks I played out was one which really threw me in love with the Deep House genre from Berlin, it was a Tigerskin track called ‘Feel For You’. Everything about that track just transports me to a happy, sensitive place and it still feels so fresh for me. 

 

  1. When you look back, is there something you miss from those early days of djing? And something that you feel glad to have left behind?

I miss some of the music I used to play then! Realizing I had gone through years of just collecting new music and not reviewing what I already had for a long time, I went through my collection recently and it was amazing to find these great tracks again that I used to play in those early days – almost all of them are still fresh but some of them are even better suited to today’s trends than they were then! It’s so cool how that works with music! To answer the second part of your question, I feel glad that I left behind certain parts of the DJ scene that just weren’t serving me and were just problematic – with the partying and freedom that comes with the territory, I’ve experienced some pretty dark behavior (mostly from cis, straight male individuals) and there came a boiling point where I had to call it out and step away. I don’t miss that chapter of my DJing career or life and I’m always making sure that other people, especially from the FLINTA community, know that they don’t have to put up with experiencing the same kind of thing and that they have support..

 

  1. The FACTS report from female:pressure says clearly that FLINTA people are still very much left out of the big line ups and festivals. It seeks that in some European cities such as Berlin or London, new queer rave scenes are developing, but still lag well behind in resources compared to cis male dominated scenes. However, in other cities, like Madrid, it is still usual to find all cis white male men lineups. How do you feel about this? How do you think this is going to evolve in the near future?

This is such a complex question – yes, it doesn’t surprise me one bit that FLINTA artists are still being overlooked. We’re still very much working within a patriarchal society with very ingrained patriarchal standards and there is an unfortunate, negative trickle-down effect because of it. Where festivals are concerned (and it depends on which ones, because they’re not all created equal), I don’t really pay as much attention to them because I personally prefer the club setting but I do know that with festivals, that’s where bigger money can be found *maybe lol* so there’s going to be more competition and selectiveness for those spots. I do think there is a lot more inclusiveness now to queer representation on lineups in these more mainstream, straight events now but, being a minority community (especially trans), I think it’s going to be a continued fight for respect and exposure for some time still. I could tell you so many stories of my own experiences with both queer and straight events I’ve played that are both positive and pretty depressing and I think a big part of it is people not knowing what to do with the knowledge of my identity and where I fit in – it can feel very isolating and confusing. I think for FLINTA individuals and collectives, it’s just continuing to persevere with existing and making your art (which can be hard in this world that we live in right now!) and being open to other community members and trying not to get too disheartened by some of the nonsense that goes on in the music & nightlife industry – I think there will be more great changes over time that will create a fairer and even more inclusive scene, despite the flaws of human nature, but we just have to keep working on it. 

 

  1. You were the first dj to publish a mix in our House of Others podcast, a wonderful mix that helped us set the tone and the style of the Podcast. Have you followed the series since then? How do you see it? 

I really appreciate you asking me to do that mix – I had a lot of fun putting it together as it was a good session for me to look back on Classic & UK House tracks that have inspired me on this DJ journey! I have been following more of the artists you’ve been releasing for it (been loving the love for some of my music from some of the artists too!) and I think it’s a really great series because I don’t know of that many queer podcast series that are heavily exhibiting music from the classic house spectrum. Big respect! 😀 

 

  1. Since you are not new to podcasts and radio shows, can you recommend any podcasts that you really follow and that you can name as your favorite? Why?

There’s quite a lot of podcasts I could recommend but perhaps one I would definitely put forward is the Honcho podcast series – it’s a queer collective that puts on events and a big camping festival every August near Pittsburgh, and they publish great mixes from a variety of queer artists and genres. Definitely recommend checking it out!

 

  1. We met because, during the pandemic, you played the same XOXA NYC’s Parcha Party as Materia Hache and we connected to the live streaming of your set, which we found awesome. The self-confinement moments of the pandemic, many of us beginners had, in a way, the time to make these new contacts and meet like-minded, music-loving people well beyond our physical borders. What has your experience been regarding this? Do you feel that the community grew stronger and bigger after the pandemic? Is there a new post pandemic scene?

I felt this greatly during that time: the pandemic was when we started our XOXA Blend mix series. It was something that we wanted to do for a while before that but I think our time and energy wasn’t as spare then. But when we started during the pandemic, it was an amazing way for us to connect with our community and build something relevant that then would carry on strong thereafter. At least in NYC, the community certainly feels like it’s gotten back to its queer and BPOC roots, which I really love. The scene has maybe forgotten some of that supportive community spirit now that we’re back to the usual ratrace of it all but otherwise I definitely think the scene is a lot healthier with its diversity, both in music and identity.

 

  1. Is there anything that can happen on a dancefloor that you can absolutely not stand? How would you describe your ideal dance floor? Have you ever experienced something similar? How was it?

Oh yeah, haha! I really can’t stand packed dancefloors where party-goers aren’t being aware of the other people around them – it’s such a shame when there’s good music happening but the crowd are either shoving on and off of the dancefloor continuously (and it’s full) or taking up space and just not being courteous or pleasant to the people around them. My ideal dancefloor would be a busy one but where everyone had their own spot to dance in and everyone, no matter their background or identity, was just having a great time and giving good energy to the other people around them in a consensual way. A similar vibe and experience recently was at Eris Drew & Octo Octa’s Pride weekend celebration in NYC – everyone was just there in unity and conscious of the other ravers around them. 

 

  1. Can you choose a picture from your gallery that represents, in your view, queer rave culture, and explain why you think so? Can you tell us the story behind the photo? 


I think there’s so many different scenes you could take from queer rave culture – this photo was taken during our last NYC Pride event at Good Room in Brooklyn and it was a really lovely, diverse crowd and another example of people bringing good vibes and respect to one another on the dancefloor!

#034 Condensate

  • septiembre 26, 2023 18:00

«En su seminario «Síntesis Analógica para Brujas», la música y artista Gavilán Rayna Russom describió nuestras vidas como energía condensada que surge temporalmente de las aguas profundas de nuestros ancestros. Siempre que nos visitamos le pido que me vuelva a explicar el concepto y de dónde viene, pero luego siempre se me olvidan los detalles. Pero siempre pienso en cómo la música House me refleja tan elocuentemente las paredes interiores de nuestras burbujas. Encierra los tiempos difíciles y los opulentos en una especie de tradición popular. Allá donde va, parece que siempre le siguen cosas buenas. Hice esta mezcla con dos CDJ y un mezclador, y contiene algunos de los temas que más me gustan y que abarcan toda la línea temporal y las dimensiones del House.»

«In her seminar «Analog Synthesis for Witches», the musician & artist Gavilán Rayna Russom described our lives as condensate energy temporarily bubbling up from the deep waters of our ancestors. Whenever we visit I always ask her to re-explain the concept and where it comes from, but then I always forget the deets. But I always think about how House music reflects back to me the inner walls of our bubbles so eloquently. It encapsulates the hard times and the opulent ones in a folk tradition type of way. Wherever its goes, good things always seem to follow. I made this mix on two CDJs and a mixer and it features some of my very loved tracks that span the timeline and dimensions of House.»

Condensate

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Alias: Scotia
Pronouns: She / Her
Location: Upstate New York
Collective: Community Rave Network
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TRACKLIST

01. Bookworms – Chimes (Self-released, 2023)
02. Scotia – Not Your Doll (Nursery version) (Unreleased, 2023)
03. Screamin’ Rachel – Fun With Bad Boys (Trax, 1987)
04. Secret Identity – Body to Body (Underground Mix) (Bass Boy Records, 1991)
05. L.B. Bad – I Like To Move (Red Heat Records, 1991)
06. Robert Owens – Gotta Work (Final Take) (Z Records, 2015)
07. Landlord ft. Dex Danclair – I Like It (Cosmic Dub) (Bigshot Records, 1989)
08. Mood II Swing – The Slippery Track (Dano’s Pre Flight Dub) (Honchos Music, 2001)
09. Andy Compton – That Acid Track (Peng, 2017)
10. Baby Rollen – Planet B (Slump Records, 2021)
11. Francois K – Hypnodelic (Wave Music, 1995)
12. Eddie Amador – House Music (KOT Remix) (Urban, 1998)
13. Kultissime, Linda Lee Hopkins, Kiko Navarro – Don’t Stop The Music (Kiko’s Percussion Jam) (Big Box Recordings, 2016)
14. Ector Nina – Silence (Melodic Tribal Mix) (Trax, 2022)
15. Jovonn – Pianos of Gold (Ian Pooley Mix) (Royal Oak, 2018)
16. Frankie Knuckles pres. Director’s Cut ft. B. Slade – Get Over U (Tedd Patterson Extended Remix, 2020)
17. Heidy P – Help Me Find My Way ft. Seta (Pontchartrain Remix) (Rocksteady Disco, 2023)
18. Tommy Rawson Don’t Lose It (Local Talk, 2013)
19. Patricia Kaas – Reste Sur Moi (Blue Velvet Mix) (Columbia, 1993)
20. Choice Vibe – Somebody 4 Me (Nervous, 1992)
21. Alinka – Round & Round (Rekids, 2021)
22. Karol XVII & MB Valence – Maruda (Gorge’s Summer Vibes Remix) (Loco Records, 2010)
23. HNNY – Trummor (Local Talk, 2012)
24. Ground 96 – It’s A Drum Thang (Swing City, 1996)
25. Re:Percussion – Soft Peaks (Chiwax, 2022)
26. The Believers – Who Dares to Believe In Me? (Strictly Rhythm, 1993)
27. The Journey Men – Temperance (DJ Spen Remix) (unquantize, 2014)
28. Nic Fanciulli & Rolando – The Truth (Saved Records, 2011)
29. Jose & Luis – Queen’s English (Sire, 1993)

#031 House To The Front

  • septiembre 5, 2023 18:00

«House to me is all about an uplifting feeling with a powerhouse vocal and dominating beat.
Roots in disco and soulful singers combined with underground beats and shakers gifted to us form he 90s.
Here is a collection of some fav 90s anthems and some modern mixes honoring them.
With a lot of piano house, classic dance and feel good lyrics combined with splashes of
nudisco, hip house & salsa house you’re sure to feel the feeling.»

 «Para mí, el house se basa en un sentimiento edificante con una voz potente y un ritmo dominante.
Sus raíces se remontan a la música disco y a los cantantes con alma,
combinados con ritmos underground y shakers que nos han llegado de los años noventa.
Aquí tienes una colección de algunos de los himnos favoritos de los 90 y algunas mezclas modernas que los homenajean.
Con mucho piano house, dance clásico y letras feel good combinadas con salpicaduras de
nudisco, hip house y salsa house, seguro que sentirás el feeling.
»

House To The Front

BY

Alias: BABES The Dj
Pronouns: He / They / She
Location: NYC
Collective: Diet Zhuzh
Know more:
 soundcloud | instagram


TRACKLIST

01. Brenda Dickson – Welcome To Home
02. The Mixmaster – Grand Piano (Club Mix) [Heavy Music ltd, 1989]
03. Vision Masters & Tony King Feat. Kylie Minogue – Keep On Pumpin’ It (Astral Flight Mix)[PWL Records, 1991]
04. CASSIMM – Is It All Over My Face (Extended Mix) [Soulfuric Trax, 2021]
05. Lonnie Gordon – Happenin’ All Over Again (Jewels & Stone Club Mix) [Supreme Records, 1993]
06. Andrea Mendez – Bring Me Love (Classic Frankie) [Azuli Records, 1995]
07. Gat Decor – Passion (Naked mix) [Effective Records, 1992]
08. Future Force – What You Want (Mark!’s Epic Vocal) [AM:PM, 1996]
09. Billy Ocean – Stay The Night (David Kust House is pumping Remix) [Self-Released, 2016]
10. Chaney – Bet You (I Do) (Extended Mix) [Toolroom, 2022]
11. Dimitri From Paris & DJ Rocca – Days of a Better Paradise (Single Edit) [Nothing But, 2021]
12. LF System – Afraid To Feel (Acoustic) [Warner Records, 2002]
13. LF System – Afraid to Feel [Warner Records, 2002]
14. Cavi – Don’t Stop [Good Company Records, 2022]
15. Macka – Hungry [FINAL V] [2019]
16. Weiss ft. The Jones Girls – I Need Some (Extended Mix) [Toolroom Records, 2023]
17. Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock – It Takes Two (Graeme Vass Remix) [18-09 Records, 2016]
18. C+C Music Factory – Keep it Comin’ (Dance ‘till you can’t Dance No More!) [Columbia, 1992]
19. C+C Music Factory – Keep it Comin’ (Dance ‘till you can’t Dance No More!) (The Cole & Clivills House Anthem) [Columbia, 1992]
20. Block & Crown, Martina Budde – All Around The World (ClubMix) [Next-Gen-Records, 2021]
21. Logic – Blues For You (Vocal Mix #2) [Strictly Rhythm, 1994]
22. Katherine E – I’m Alright (Extended Mix) [Touch Of Gold, 1991]
23. Mariah Carey – Honey (Another Taste of Honey David Morales Remix) [Columbia, 2022]
24. Liberation – Liberation [ZYX Music, 1992]
25. Soul Central Feat. Kathy Brown – Strings Of Life (Stronger On My Own) (Full Length Vocal) [Defected, 2005]
26. Soul Central Feat. Kathy Brown – Strings Of Life (Danny Krivit Re Edit) [Defected, 2005]

#029 Slow Freeform

  • agosto 22, 2023 18:00

 «In this set I decided to take a broad approach to the House genre,
by featuring acquaintances and friends who have been pushing the music forward.
Combining the old with the new, we take a 2 hour journey exploring the latest from NYC’s Creme de la Creme.
Get ready to uncover the many gems of House, House Garage and Tech House contained within.»

«En este set he decidido adoptar un enfoque amplio del género House,
presentando a conocidos y amigos que han hecho avanzar la música.
Combinando lo viejo con lo nuevo, hacemos un viaje de 2 horas explorando lo último de la Creme de la Creme de NYC.
Prepárate para descubrir las muchas joyas de House, House Garage y Tech House que contiene. «

Slow Freeform

BY

Alias: Kooxla
Pronouns: He / Him
Location: Queens, NY
Know more: soundcloud | instagram


TRACKLIST

01. Phone Tag ft. Yunie Mojica – AceMo [Self-Released] (2020)
02. Days Of Our Lives – Javonntte [Coloring Lessons] (2021)
03. Lust (Mix v1) – Devoye [Unreleased]
04. Gazing In The Summertime – Paolo Guglielmino [Rebirth Records] (2022)
05. B1. HORIZON – GEMIL GE [Vibraphone Records] (2017)
06. Good Life – (CJ’s Living Good Club Mix) – Inner City [Ten Records] (1993)
07. B.2- DEVOTION – Joy KITIKONTI/STEFANO DI CARLO [Vibraphone Records] (2017)
08. A2. FOG MACHINE SMELL – KNLB [Vibraphone Records] (2018)
09. Sunshine (Kink Remix) – Unit 2 [Running Back] (2017)
10. The Feeling When You Walk Away (SWISHA Remix) – Yves Tumor [Self Released] (N/A)
11. Introductions – Dan Miles [Juke Bounce Werk] (2021)
12. Slerom (Old Skool Bump Mix) – Roog [The Best of Freeze Records (Volume 3)] (2018)
13. Cada Vez (Grant Nelson Vocal Mix) 1999 – Negrocan [Next Music] (1999)
14. Desert Valley – Gherkin Jerks tribute part II [re-work] – Stefano Curti [Vibraphone Records] (2021)
15. Rushlight – World Famous Martinez Orchestra [Rebirth] (2022)
16. Street Customs – Regal86 [Self-Released] (2023)
17. A2. BUCKY TRIANGLE – OPTO MYSTICS [Vibraphone Records] (2018)
18. u GOT THE LOVE – Paul Rayner [Self-Released] (2021)
19. Crazy F. – TAI DAVIS [Vibraphone Records] (2020)
20. Respect My House (I-94 Mix) – Huey Mnemonic [HAUS of ALTR] (2020)
21. Crazy about you (instrumental) – Leandro DI [SoulSsential] (2020)
22. kerri bacharach – Kerri Chandler [Downtown 161] (2010)
23. Illuminance III – Zvrra [Self-Released] (2022)
24. Black Again (Extended Mix) – Todd Terry [InHouse Records] (2020)
25. Groove Paralysis – Dynoman [Unreleased] (N/A)
26. Interpretive Dance – DJ SWISHA [Self-Released] (2019)
27. POOL TABLES – OSSX [Self-Released] (2021)
28. I Can Feel It – Bored Lord [Self-Released] (2021)
29. Radius Clause – Devoye [Nervous Records] (2023)
30. Soon Come – TYGAPAW [Self-Released] (2020)
31. Going East – Arma [Self-Released] (2021)
32. 818 Nights – Regal86 [Self-Released] (2023)
33. Alonzo Snipes – Could Never Be More Ready – Kush Jones [Self-Released] (2021)
34. Heaven (2020 Mix) – AceMo [HAUS of ALTR] (2020)
35. Stolen Frequency – Nativesun [HAUS of ALTR] (2022)
36. Technician 3 – Huey Mnemonic [Self-Released] (2020)
37. UPTOWN DREAM (2017 VIP) – DJ SWISHA [Self-Released] (2017)
38. LEAVE ME ALONE acid – WTCHCRFT [Self-Released] (2021)
39. Shock Out – Carpainter [TREKKIE TRAX] (2020)
40. The Oldowan V2 – Deano [HARDGROOVE] (2022)
41. THE DDT – MoMa Ready [Self-Released] (2023)
42. ID – KOOXLA [Unreleased]
43. FAKE OPPS – MoMa Ready x DJ SWISHA [Self-Released] (2023)
44. ID – KOOXLA [Unreleased]
45. ID – KOOXLA [Unreleased]

#026 Follow The (e)Motions

  • agosto 1, 2023 18:00

«This set feels very special to me. These are tracks that I’ve been listening to a lot recently, some are tracks that I’ve been playing out for crowds, and others are recently discovered. I created this mix with the intention to evoke the emotion and rawness of House grooves of the 90s and late 80s that really cannot be replicated today. Most are vocal House, with some special intergenerational acid moments. There are a few tracks from this year/within the last decade, but I felt like the newer tracks still embody a sense of that 90s House nostalgia that I love so deeply. I’ve been inspired by mixes recently from the House DJ/producer giants and legends that have always made this DJ thing seem so effortless. I’ve also been listening more specifically to releases from legendary NYC labels. One of them is Easy Street Records (you’ll hear a few tracks on here from that label); I’ve also found some dope edits that have accompanied those popular releases. I think one thing to consider as listeners/DJs of this generation when it comes to keeping the legacy of house alive, is to really do your research about these artists that came before us. So many of them did not get their proper dues, and that’s across various genres, but especially for Black folks in this industry. To connect more intentionally to the music is to know whose love and labor went into creating these sounds and messages. You never know what sort of magic can happen when we seek to know these artists that maybe only had 2 or 3 releases. We might become their new audience for this generation if we seek them out and lift them up. The main thing I hope this mix does–like all mixes in the spirit of classic House–is bring you to your feet. If you’re at work listening in your headphones, I hope it transports you to another place. I hope you enjoy this journey, from me to you.»

«Este set es muy especial para mí. Son temas que he estado escuchando mucho últimamente, algunos son temas que he estado pinchando para multitudes y otros los he descubierto recientemente. He creado esta mezcla con la intención de evocar la emoción y la crudeza de los ritmos House de los 90s y finales de los 80s que realmente no se pueden reproducir hoy en día. La mayoría son House vocal, con algunos momentos especiales de Acid intergeneracional. Hay algunos temas de este año o de la última década, pero creo que los más recientes aún transmiten esa nostalgia del House de los 90s que tanto me gusta. Últimamente me he inspirado en las mezclas de les gigantes y leyendas del House DJ/productore que siempre han hecho que esto de ser DJ parezca tan fácil. También he estado escuchando más específicamente lanzamientos de sellos legendarios de Nueva York. Uno de ellos es Easy Street Records (aquí escucharás algunos temas de ese sello); también he encontrado algunas ediciones geniales que han acompañado a esos populares lanzamientos. Creo que algo que debemos tener en cuenta como oyentes y DJs de esta generación, a la hora de mantener vivo el legado del House, es investigar sobre les artistes que nos precedieron. Muches de elles no recibieron lo que se merecían, y eso en todos los géneros, pero sobre todo para la gente negra de esta industria. Para conectar más intencionadamente con la música hay que saber de quién es el amor y el trabajo que se invirtió en crear estos sonidos y mensajes. Nunca se sabe qué tipo de magia puede suceder cuando tratamos de conocer a estos artistas que tal vez sólo tienen 2 o 3 lanzamientos. Puede que nos convirtamos en su nuevo público para esta generación si los buscamos y los encumbramos. Lo principal que espero que haga esta mezcla -como todas las mezclas con espíritu de House Clásico- es ponerte en pie. Si estás en el trabajo escuchando en tus auriculares, espero que te transporte a otro lugar. Espero que disfrutes de este viaje, de mí para ti.»

Follow The (e)Motions

BY

Alias: theoretic
Pronoun: They / She
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Labels: Inner Ocean Records, Somersault Records, Air Texture

Know more: soundcloud | instagram

 

#tracklist
01. Follow Me – Aly-Us – Acapella [Strictly Rhythm, 1992]
02. To the Disco ’77 (Original Mix) – Move D [Electric Minds, 2013]
03. Liquid – Dream 2 Science [Power Move Records, 1990]
04. How Do You See Me Now (After the Rave Mix) – Extortion Ft. Dihan Brooks [Easy Street Records, 1991]
05. All Or Nothing (Danny’s Fireball Mix) – React 2 Rhythm [Guerilla, 1992]
06. We Got The Funk (Hurley’s Hip House Mix) – 2 Raw [ID Records, 1990]
07. Sex – Black Loops [Toy Tonics, 2016]
08. Goin’ Through The Motions (Emotional Mix) – Keisha Jenkins [Easy Street Records, 1993]
09. Let Love Through (Can’t Stop Love Mix) – Bobby Blackwell [Easy Street Records, 1994]
10. Power of Love (Frankie Knuckles Absolutely Fabulous Club Mix) – Luther Vandross [Epic, 1995]
11. Comin on Strong (Spagatini Mix) – Desiya [Mute, 1991]
12. Tangerine Train (Lost In The Tunnel Of Dub Mix) – Safar [Aqua Boogie Records, 1996]
13. Heart Be Still (Remix Version) – Dee-Lite [Elektra, 1996]
14. Pull Our Love Together (Komix Club Mix) – Pandella [RCA, 1992]
15. Do You Want Me Baby (Original Club Mix) – Cloud 9 [Sub-Urban, 1992]
16. Anais Nin – SRRMN [Unreleased, 2023]
17. Crying For Love – Femanyst aka Lady Blacktronika [Sound Black Recordings, 2017]
18. Love & Happiness (Edit) – Melé [Self-Release, 2021]
19. Too Black – Wajeed [Dirt Tech Reck, 2019]
20. Sensory Delight – Bizarre Tracks [Lemon Sol Records, 1992]
21. I Get High – Saliva Commandos [Too Many Rules, 2023]
22. The Rising Sun (Danny Tenaglia Remix) – Heller & Farley [Junior London, 1999]
23. Vertigo – K. Alexi Shelby [Transmat, 1989]
24. Territorial Intersectional – Panooc [Super Drama, 2023]
25. Akebu-Lan – Damon Bell [Meda Fury, 2016]
26. A Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray (12″ Gerald’s Rham On Acid Remix) [Warlock Records, 1988]
27. Some Lovin (Deep Dub) – Liberty City [Murk Records, 1992]
28. What Is House Muzik DJ Pierre (Marco Yanes Edit) – Marco Yanes [Self-Released, 2015]
29. Back To The World – Tevin Campbell (D’s Classic Club Mix) – Bobby D’Ambrosio [Qwest Records, 1996]
30. You’re Makin’ Me High – Toni Braxton (David Morales Classic Club Mix) [Laface Records, 1996]
31. That’s The Way Love Is (Acieed Mix) b/w Underground Mix – Steve «Silk» Hurley, Ten City [Atlantic, 1989]
32. Good People (Director’s Cut Signature Mix) – Marko Militano [Bananza Music, 2005]
33. Unbreak My Heart (Junior’s Illusion Mix) – Toni Braxton [DMC, 1997]
34. Get Involved (Director’s Cut Classic House Mix) – Dbow [SoSure Music, 2019]
35. Altered States (Ron Trent ACID JG 2015 Remix) – Jammin Gerald [Factory Style Ent, 2015]
36. Mainline 2022 – Traxman [MOVELTRAXX, 2022]

#018 FEELS 4 REALZ

  • marzo 7, 2023 18:00

«This mix is an exploration into the different ways
that house music makes me feel
— joyful, nostalgic, sexy, melancholy, reflective, upbeat —
with different styles of house music that have influenced me over the years,
including older classics and new favorites.
»

FEELS 4 REALZ

BY

Alias: HONEY B
Pronoun: She / Her
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Collective: XOXA NYC
Know more: soundcloud | instagram

#tracklist

01. The System – You’re In My System (Jerome Sydenham & Kerri Chandler’s Atmospheric Vocal Mix) [Ibadan Records, 2010]
02. Kerri Chandler – Keep Me Inside [BPM King Street Records, 1996]
03. Alexander Hope – Saturdays (Saturday Nite Dub) – [Easy Street Records, 1993]
04. Grace Jones – Love on Top Of Love (Garage House Mix) – [Capitol Records, 1989]
05. Eli Escobar – Seein You (Richard Earnshaw Remix) – [Papa Records, 2016]
06. Blaze – Lovelee Dae – [Classic, 1997]
07. Jazz N Groove – Do Ya (Groove Mix) [E-SA Records, 1993]
08. Zhane – Groove Thang (P.J. Swerve Mix) [Huey Mnemonic, 2021]
09. Cajmere – Feeling’ Kinda High – [Casual Records, 1994]
10. Armand Van Helden – Entra Mi Casa [Armed Records, 1999]
11. Devoye – Ride [Self-Released, 2022]
12. Steve “Silk” Hurley – Jack Your Body (Doorly Club Rub) [Toolroom Records, 2013]
13. Artie the 1 Man Party – Ese Nena Linda (DJ Lynwood Remix) [PR REcords, 1996]
14. Masters at Work – Ekabo [MAW Records, 2000]
15. Kerri Chandler – Oblivion [Soul Heaven Records, 2012]
16. Fatima Yamaha – What’s A Girl To Do [D1 Recordings, 2004]
17. DJ Rasoul – Oh Baby (Red Jerry’s Airtight Mix) [Hooj Choons, 2002]
18. DOVS – Nostalgic Oblivion (John Tejada Remix) [Acid Test, 2019]
19. Jerome Sydenham & Kerri Chandler – Rising the Sun [Ibadan Records, 2001]
20. Love Decade – When The Morning Comes (’89 Mix) [All Around the World, 1992]
21. Abstract Truth – (We Had) A Thing (Matty’s Body & Soul Remix) [Streetwise Music, 1998]
22. Louie Vega – Elevator (Going Up) feat Monique Bingham [Vega Records, 2015]
23. Mood II Swing – Closer feat. Carol Sylvan (Swing to Mood Dub) [BPM King Street Sounds, 1994]
24. Good Together – Work It Out (Underwater Trumpet Mix) [Strictly 4 Groovers, 1993]
25. Rampa – Necessity [Innervisions, 2016]
26. Aaron Carl – Sky [New Icon Records, 2003]
27. Ezel – Nothing Can Come Between Us (Ezel Remix) [Self Released, 2021]
28. Paul Johnson – Get Get Down [Fuel Records, 1999]
29. Revolution (Deep In Jersey Extended Mix) [DFTD, 2018]
30. Chaos In The CBD – Come Together [In Dust We Trust, 2019]
31. The Night Noise – Hypnotizer (Nostalgic All track) [Marcon Music, 1995]
32. Aaron Carl – Tears [Subject Detroit, 2006]
33. Matthieu Faoburg – Please, Stay [Kuroneko, 2017]
34. Pepe Braddock – Deep Burnt [Kif Recordings, 1999]
35. Trackheadz – Deep In U [DNH Records, 1997]
36. DJ SWISHA & Kush Jones – (Respectfully) [Self Released, 2022]
37. Shaun Escoffery – Days Like This (DJ Spinna Original Mix Edit) [Oyster Music, 2002]
38. Roy Davis – Gabriel (Live Garage Version) [XL Recordings, 1997]
39. Sa’D Ali – Asylum (Louie Vega Remix) [Vega Records, 2019]
40. Bob Sinclar – World, Hold on [Yellow Productions, 2006]
41. DJ Lag & Shekhinah – Anywhere We Go [Parametric, 2019]

#015 Safe House

  • enero 17, 2023 13:12

«safe house (noun):
a place where one may engage in secret activities or take refuge.
The selections in this mix include original classics from the 90s
and beyond alongside thoughtful reworks and new music from artists
that I feel continue to vanguard the house music ethos of unity, respect, and freedom of expression,
through the lens of my own personal experiences in the New York queer club scene.
I recorded this mix in one continuous take with lots of extended blends
that move through the vocal, deep, acid, soulful and electro subgenres.
I also wanted this mix to feel like an unapologetically queer dance floor experience
because both the history of the genre and my own relationship to dance music
are inextricably intertwined with the LGBTQ community and with the idea of the club as a refuge.
*House is a sanctuary!*»

Safe House

BY

Alias: Kandylion
Pronoun: She / Any
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Collective: XOXA NYC
Know more: soundcloud /instagram

#tracklist
01. The Carry Nation – The Bitch Is Alive (Batty Bass 2012)
02. Eli Escobar – Body Muzik (Night People NYC 2020)
03. Eden Burns, Christopher Tubbs – Bacchus Won’t Stop (Public Possession 2022)
04. Panooc & D.D. Curry – Wyckoff (Fortune Signal 2022)
05. Gershon Jackson – Take It Easy (Mike Dunn Blackball Ezee Mixx) (Strictly Rhythm 2015)
06. Funky Green Dogs – Fired Up! (Twisted America/MCA 1996)
07. Nicholas Ryan Gant, Karizma, Kaytronik – Gypsy Woman (Kaytronik Remix Extended Version) (R2 Records 2020)
08. Karen Pollard, Paperboys – Reach Out To Me (Paperboys Remix) (Hard Times 2014)
09. Curtis «Move Your Body» Mcclain, Jerry C King – Move Your Body (The House Music Anthem) (Jerry C King Kingdom Remix) (Kingdom 2015)
10. Mariah Carey – Fantasy (Def Club Mix) (Columbia Records 1995)
11. Mr.Fingers – Mystery Of Love (Dudley Strangeways H910 Dub Version) (Self-released 2020)
12. Deee-Lite – Call Me (Elektra 1994)
13. Ultra Nate & Quentin Harris As Black Stereo Faith – I’m Too Sexy (Touch This Skin) (David Morales Red Zone Mix) (Peace Bisquit 2017)
14. LADYMONIX – Blow Your Mind (Frizner Electric 2022)
15. Hammer, Dart – Growler (Shall Not Fade 2022)
16. Mike Ash – Return to Acid (Super Rhythm Trax 2014)
17. Quantum Entanglement – Acid Thunder (Dub) (Vacant 2014)
18. K-Hand – Work That Body (Hyperspace 1997)
19. Alkalino – Just One Breath (Audaz 2022)
20. Hysterics – Burn Me (Hysterics Global 2021)
21. Booman, DJ Spen – God’s Got It (DJ Spen Remix) (Unquantize 2018)
22. Majorettes – House Amazing (Lady Blacktronika Remix) (Major Records 2021)
23. Wolfram – Rein (feat. Yung Hurn & Egyptian Lover) (DFA Records 2019)
24. Kevin Aviance, Club 69, Rauhoffer – Din Da Da Remixes (Club 69 Future Mix) (Wave Music 1997)
25. Honey Dijon, Josh Caffe – La Femme Fantastique (Classic Music Company 2022)
26. Mike Newman – My Lovin’ (Mike Newman 2k18 Mix) (PornoStar Records 2018)
27. Le Loup – See Line (Wolf + Lamb Music 2009)
28. Chuck Daniels, Shaun J. Wright – Feel You (Planet E Communications 2021)
29. Lauren Flax – One Man’s House Is Another Woman’s Techno (The Bunker New York 2019)
30. Hammer – Vox Cycle (Unknown to the Unknown 2021)
31. 16th Element, Spencer Parker – Well Strung (Spencer Parker Works Harder Extended Remix) (Vicious 2022)
32. Heller & Farley Project – Ultra Flava (2016 Version) (Defected Records 2016, originally AM:PM 1996)
33. Basement Jaxx – Samba Magic (Atlantic Jaxx Recordings 1996)
34. Funky Green Dogs – You Got Me (Burnin’ Up) [Olav Basoski Main Mix] (MCA Records 2001)
35. La Bouche – Be My Lover (House Mix) (RCA Records 1996)
36. Floorplan – Get My Mansion Ready (Classic Music Company 2021)
37. Ultra Naté – Free (Full Intention Mix) (Strictly Rhythm 1997)

#014 Paradise Mix

  • enero 3, 2023 13:12

«Discos of the 70s were intended to be safe and welcoming spaces
for self-expression and celebration for queer and trans BIPOC communities,
and the music played in these spaces would come to influence the innovators of house music.
This mix focuses on house music’s queer roots in disco, with disco originals, edits,
and current house tracks that reference these roots or otherwise feel “timeless.”
Also sprinkled throughout are personal deep house fantasy favorites.»

Paradise Mix

BY

Alias: PlayPlay
Pronoun: They / Them
Location: NYC
Collective: Party Ilegal
Label: Sorry Records
Know more: soundcloud / instagram

#tracklist

01. N.Y. House’n Authority – Apt 3b [Nu Groove Records/Burrell Brothers, 1990]
02. Sparque – Let’s Go Dancing (Eli Escobar Remix)[Original from West End Records, 1981]
03. Man Friday Ft Larry Levan – Real Love (Paradise Garage) [Nite Grooves, 2007, original late 80s]
04. Goody Goody – It Looks Like Love (Breach and J33 Re edit)[Original from Atlantic Records, 1978]
05. The Daou – Are You Satisfied? (Def Drums Mix) [David Morales] [Tribal America, 1994]
06. Medlar & MSSS – Baby Gone Batshit [Self release, 2018]
07. Louie Vega – Vince Montana Tribute (RickLou Detroit Groove) [Nervous Records, 2021]
08. Aries, DJ Duke – Moon Over Egypt (Flute Mix) [Power Music Records, 1992]
09. Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face? (Masters At Work Remix) [West End Records, 2001, or. 1980]
10. Nuyorican Soul – The Nervous Track (Ballsy Mix) [Nervous Records, 1993]
11. Patrick Adams Presents Phreek – I’m A Big Freak (R•U•1•2) [Atlantic, 1978]
12. Patrick Cowley Featuring Sylvester – Do You Wanna Funk [Dance Records, 1982]
13. Gat Decor – Passion (Naked Mix) [Effective Records, 1992]
14. Ladymonix – The Nerve (Original Mix) [Frizner Electric, 2021]
15. Cream Dream – Spice [Easy Bay, 2016]
16. Kenny Dope, The Bucketheads – The Bomb! (X-Mix Remix) [Henry Street Music, 1994]
17. Paul Johnson – Boogie Til’ You Oogie [International House Records, 1998]
18. Kerri Chandler – Light The World [Deeply Rooted House, 2005]
19. MoMA Ready – Cerulean [Hot Rebels, 2017]
20. Lrusse – Extra Time [The Nite Owl Diner, 2017]
21. House Syndicate – Jam The Mace (Paul Woolford Re-Edit) [Original from Dopewax, 1990]
22. Rick Wade – I Can Feel It [Harmonie Park, 1994]
23. Moloko – Sing It Back (Todd Terry Tee’s Freeze Extended Mix) [F-111 Records, 1999]
24. Big Baby – Big House (Deep In Big Baby Acid) [Big Productions, 1989]
25. Green Velvet & Oliver Dollar – Dance To My Beat [Relief Records, 2013]
26. Cherushii – Wild Abandon [Self release, 2015]
27. Luke Vibert – Disco Derriere [Hypercolour Records, 2022]
28. Iridium – Ill America [Lowdown Records, 1997]
29. Deee-Lite – Runaway (Masters At Work Dubb) [Elektra, 1992]
30. Octo Octa – Find Your Way Home [T4T LUV NRG, 2021]
31. Seal – Newborn Friend (Morales Club Mix) [David Morales] [Sire, 1994]
32. Jaco Matthews – Lesson One (Original Mix) [Rocksteady Disco, 2020]
33. Mark Hawkins – Sixth [Houndstooth, 2020]
34. Kerri Chandler – 11th Hour [Downtown 161, 2010]
35. Gossip – Get Lost (Junior Vasquez Remix) [Columbia Records, 2012]
36. Genichiro – Topaz [NC4K, 2022]
37. Fingers, Inc – Never No More Lonely [Jack Trax, 1989]

#010 Reunion

  • noviembre 8, 2022 13:12

«’Reunion’ is a celebration of house within my life and as a musical movement.
This mix includes elements of jazz, gospel, french touch, Jersey sound,
classic east coast two steppers and bass-heavy tracks that show off its origins across the globe.
Some crowd favorites are scattered throughout as a thank you to all of the people
I have had the pleasure of meeting on the dance floor.»

Reunion

BY

Alias: Niyah West
Pronoun: She / They
Location: New York, US
Collective: Xoxa NYC
Know more: soundcloud | instagram

#tracklist
01. Black Orchid – Rock-N-Rhythm (Full of Rhythm Mix) [Strictly Rhythm] 1992
02. Yann Polewka – Feel The Energy [Esuoh] 2020
03. Pal Joey – More Hot Music [Pal Joey Music] 1994
04. Max Graef & Muff Deep – Am Fenster [Tartelet] 2013
05. Alex Attias Featuring Georgia Anne Muldrow & Kid K – I Wanna Know [Visions] 2020
06. LyricL – When You Read This (Deep Soul Syndicate Original Mix) [Makin’ Moves] 2021
07. Kenny Larkin – Smile (Version 2) [Drive On] 1999
08. Daft Punk – High Fidelity [Daft Music] 1997
09. Rick Wade – I Can Feel It [Arctic Street] 1994
10. Ann Nesby – Lovin’ Is Really My Game [Universal] 2002
11. KenLou – The Bounce (Original Mix) [Indilu] 1995
12. Timmy Regisford – At The Club (ft. Lynn Locarmy) [TR Music] 2011
13. Jasper Street Co. – Praying For You (KDA Dub) [Nervous] 2019
14. Bella Boo – Tuesday (Shy One Remix) [Studio Barnhus] 2020
15. Jesper Ryom – Nature Boy [Jesper Ryom] 2011
16. K-Hand – Feel [Acacia] 1995
17. Santiago Salzar – Smile Now, Cry Later [Xoledad] 2011
18. Kenny Larkin – You Are…Light [Planet E] 2008
19. Dan Baartz, Ki.Mi – System (Dan Baartz Remix) [Kashatskikh] 2022
20. Afropeans – Everybody [Peppermint Jam] 2012
21. Thomas Bangaler – What To Do [Roule] 201
22. DJ Kemit, Josh Milan – Confession (Honeycomb Vocal Mix) 2021
23. Subjoi – Contrast [Shall Not Fade LTD] 2020
24. Nujabes – World’s End Rhapsody [Hydeout] 2005
25. Evenn – RC Groove [Esuoh] 2021
26. Jay J, Chris Lum – Using You! [Siesta] 2001
27. The Rurals – Rebel [Peng] 2003
28. Kenny Bobien, Jose Burgos – I Need You (A House Of Jazz Joint) [Salt Shaker] 2018
29. Steve Silk Hurley, Vernessa Mitchell Ricky Dillard, New G. – Higher (Steve Silk Hurley original 12 inch) [Silktone] 1999
30. Kings of Tomorrow – Finally (Original Extended Mix) [It’s In The Lifestyle] 2000
31. David Harness, Lady Alma, Chris Lum, The Rainmakers – Let It Fall (Harlum Mix) [Moulton] 2018
32.Terry Hunter & Wayne Williams – The Way (Salah Ananse Mix) [T’s Crates] 2014
33. Everything But The Girl – Missing You (Todd Terry Club Mix) [Blanco Y Negro] 1995
34. Abundance of Cups – Name In Vain [Happy Waxx] 1991
35. Nomad – (I Wanna Give You) Devotion (Soul Mix) [Rumour] 1990
36. Underground Solution – Luv Dancin’ [Strictly Rhythm] 1990
37. D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel) L-Vi’s 1990’s Own Way Edit) [2021]
38. Mentira – Te Amo (Vocal) 2021
39. Moodymann – I Can’t Kick This Feeling When It Hits [Decks Reworx] [2011]
40. Pal Joey, Takeshi Fukushima – Nostalgic Memory [Ornaments] 2019
41. Lil Louis & The World – Club Lonely (I’m On the Guest List Mix) 1992

#006 No One Loves You Like House Do

  • septiembre 13, 2022 13:12

«One of the best things about living in NYC
is that the history of House music is ever present here
with many of the architects of house and nightlife still surrounding us regularly.
As a history nerd, I am constantly digging and learning about the roots of house music
but at the same time constantly inspired by my fellow DJs
and the music they create that is pushing forward the culture.
This mix is a love letter to the music of the 90s as well as the music made in this last year,
letting them blend together as one, have conversations with one another,
push each other, all representing the timelessness that is house music.
Big shout out and thank you to all the creators here in NYC sending me tracks or demos.
House is about family and we lift each other up here!»

No One Loves You Like House Do

BY

Alias: Boyyyish
Pronoun: He/Him
Location: New York City
Collective(s): Love Prism
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#tracklist
01. Screamin’ Rachael – Rock Me (The Marshall Jefferson Deep Underground Dub)Westbrook Records, 1990
02. Jerzzey Boy – Get Wid It, Bottom Line Records, 1993
03. Donis – Electric Garden, Somersault Records, 2022
04. Panooc & D.D. Curry – Give Some, Fortune Signal, 2022
05. Triad – Dub Flight, Discrete Records, 1992
06. Jason AJ Summers – In Life, -N-Sync Inc., 1994
07. Ruggero Fiore x Todd Terry – Feed The Dance Floor (Rissa Garcia Remix), NightChild Records, 2020
08. Lileno, Saes – Plugged In (Christian Tokyo Remix), Reasonable Records, 2022
09. Crustation – Flame (Mood II Swing Borderline Insanity Dub Mix), Jive Records, 1997
10. Ele Ferrer – I’ll Make U Happy Baby (X-Tended Club Mix), Emotive Records, 1994
11. Turntable Bros. – Come To Earth, Vibe Music, 1995
12. Groove Patrol – Lost In The Groove (Caffeine Mix), Strictly Rhythm, 1992
13. Devoye- Lust, Unreleased, 2022
14. Cassio – I Like You (Original Club 12” Mix), Easy Street Records, 1995
15. Devoye – Belt, Unreleased, 2022
16. Ace of Base – Lucky Love (Armand’s ‘British Nites’ Remix), Metronome, 1995
17. Circuit Boy – The Door (Danny Tenaglia’s Planet Tweak Remix), Black & Blue, 2001
18. Akumen – Bring It (Haruka Salt Remix, Fortune Signal, 2022
19. Deee-Lite – Power of Love (Ian Pooley Remix), White Label, 1996
20. Carmen Electra – Fantasia Erotica (Sex Drive Dub) Paisley Park, 1993
21. The Look feat. Franklin Fuente – March (Club Tipstrumental) Sexy Records, 1994
22. Mae-I – Sweet Feelin (Tribal), Mo’ Hop Records, 1993
23. First Contact – I Call Upon (Tribal Toms), Virgin, 1992
24. Jennifer Paige – Crush (David Morales La Crush Dub) Edel Records, 1998
25. The Boss – Congo (Tunnel Mix) Strictly Rhythm, 1994
26. Keith Mac Project – De Dah Dah (Spice Of Life) (Original Mix), Public Deman, 1994
27. PlayPlay – Maneuvers, Sorry Records, 2022
28. DJ Attack – Do It, Underground Construction, 1995
29. Wave Form – I Go Around (Extended Mix), Strictly Rhythm, 1994
30. George Morel – This Is My Party (Bitch Get Out) (Morel’s Sound Factory Party Mix)Strictly Rhythm, 1994
31. JiaLing – Bitch Tony, Unreleased, 2022
32. Darian – ILL-usions, Somersault Records, 2022
33. KOOXLA – 2 Train Hustle, Somersault Records, 2022
34. Escaflowne – Free From?, Substandard Deviations, 2022
35. Fleet.Dreams – Track ID, Somersault Records, 2022
36. 2 Clues – House Forever, Empire State Records, 1995
37. 2 Makes 1 – No One Loves You Like I Do, Nite Grooves, 1995