Chaka Delic's World of Music

I thought I was going to play out this month somewhere, so I started thinking about the type of beats I'd lay down and here it is!  Hope you enjoy and tell a friendPlaylist:1. Donsurf "Insensitive" (He Loves Me)2.  Last Nubian & Sweet Fruity Bunch "in da morning,shaka (feat. Achanté)3.  Don Kamares, Stan Smith "UNWA" (Don Kamares JazBruk Mix)4.  Harrold Matthews Jr. & Sean McCabe "Metronome" (Turbojazz Remix)5.  Jimpster & Crackazat "My Harmony" (Dub)6.  K2 "J.F.B.7.  Sir Soundbender "Gotta Save Yourself"8.  Shino Blackk "Managed" (Blackk Vocal)9.  Oliver Night "Faith"10.  Kerri Chandler "let It Be" [Basic Club] (Kerri's Full Vocal Mix)11.  Fred P "Equinoxes"12.  Ricardo Miranda "People are Hurting"13.  Clear Path Ensemble "Kihi"

This one is overwhelmingly afro-house in selection, hence the title but it isn't exclusively afro.  Hope you enjoy and tell a friend.Playlist:1.  Kid Fonque x Johnny Miller 'Heartbeat" (SMBD 3am Pulse Remix)2.  Parviz "Zerzura"3.  John Beltran "Cachaça"4.  Shaka "Got to Get Better"5.  Afriquoi "Trust Me" (WheelUP Remix)6.  Honeysweet "Crazy" (Original Mix)7.  Dj Disciple, Lin Njoroje "It's All Going According to Plan" (Blackks Bang Anthem)8.  Blaq Soul, Lindi "Maw' Buye" (Original Mix)9.  Junglewood "Ritual de Fuego" (Original Mix)10.  AbysSoul, Sio "Words" (David Montoya Mix)11.  Kasper Burnstein "Hurt So Good" (DJ Pope 2018 Remaster)12.  Jackson Brainwave "Sadaka" (Original Mix)13.  June Jazzin, KSK "Africa Comes First" (Original Mix)14.  Acid Slop "Everything Falls Apart"

Recent and new tunes in the broken beat genre, from Kaidi Tatham, Sol Set, Don Pascal (Afronaut remix), Shy One, Don Kamares, Cody Currie, Cyclonix, Donsurf, and more. Enjoy and share with your mates!Playlist1.  Kaidi Tatham ft. Lola Vialet "Galaxy"2.  MAQman, Joseph Junior "Healing Process" (MAQMan Original Broken Mix)3.  Sol Set "Aztec (2022)"4.  Shy One ft. Simeon Jones "Be as One"5.  Vick Lavender "Galaxy Surfin" (Vick Lavender's Time Traveler Short Mix)6.  Cody Currie ft. Eliza Rose "Night Sky"7.  Don Pascal "Melodicamente" (Afronaut Remix)8.  Mr. V "It's broke" (West London Bounce)9.  Don Kamares "Loose Legs"10.  Trevor Loveys "U Know It" (Original Mix)11.  Freeq Unique "Who R We"12.  Cyclonix "Metal Bass"13.  Oliver Night "Heart" (Atjazz Astro Remix)14.  Donsurf "Brazilintime"15.  Loleatta Holloway "Stand Up! (Pangaea's Mix)16.  Fierce Ruling Diva "You Gotta Believe" (Atomic Slide Mix)17.  EBD featuring Just One "The Rhythm Got Me Way Up" (Just One Soul Remix)18.  Hannah Kehmoh, Sean McCabe "Lost in the Heat" (Sean McCabe Cosmos Vocal Mix)19.  Pegasvs "Closest to the Sun" (Laroye Remix)

Broken beat selections to continue the start of the year.  Hope you enjoy and tell a friend!Playlist:1.    Mambele "Yo Interlude" [Welcome to Vice City]2.    Cybophonia "Cut and Paste" (Hefner Remix) [Hipnologie Recordings]3.    Bruno E "Ventos do Outono" [D3 Elements]4.    Sahala "Bring Out the Best" [Tru Thoughts]5.    Beanfield ft. Bajka "The Season" (Attica Blues - Charlie Dark Remix) [Compost Records]6.    Blu James "What We've Done" [Ten50 Records]7.    Blakai ft. Bembe Segue "Simmer Down" (Blakai Remix) [Ten50 Records]8.    Rima "Monkey Planet" [Versatile]9.    Jason Hogans "For My Solids" [Sound Signature]10.  Aphro Pzyko "Guerillero" [GAMM]11.  Restless Soul "Son of Ra Ra" [Compost Records]12.  SoulParlor "Digital Soul" (Naut's L8 Nite Rub) [CoOperation Records]13.  Turbulance "Super Mario International" [CoOperation Records]14.  Zopelar "Samba Estrelar" [New Directions in Funk]15.  Flora Purim "Love Lock" (Opolopo Tweak) [GAMM]16.  Emma-Jean Thackray "Say Something" [Movementt]17. Culross Close "To Belong" [Horizons Music]

Some tasty selections from a good year in 2021 of broken beat, as well as some cuts from yesteryear. From jazzy to afro, we've got you covered with all things soulful!Playlist:1.  Fred P "More to be Done" [Private Society Vol. 1 EP]2.  Joe Armon-Jones and Maxwell Owin "Easy Now" [Idiom]3.  Kofi The Unknown "Waves" [Late Bloomer EP]4.  Fényan "Salines" [CoOp Presents Plug One|Extras5. Jitwam & TEYMORI "Help Yo Self" (Atjazz Remix)6.  Bebel Gilberto "Samba da Benção (4Hero Remix) [Tanto Tempo Remixes]7.  Mmelashon "I am Blessed" (Azza K Fingers Club Mix)8.  Franco de Mulero "Es Vedra" 9.  Kaidi Tatham "Carry" ft. Mongo Man" [An Insight to All Minds album]10.  Surprise Chef "Crayfish Caper" (Nuyorican Broken Mix)11.  Oyobi "Me Voy" ft. Qvin [Transcendance album]12.  Lord & Kaidi "Frequency Range" [Find Another Way album]13.  WheelUp "On Tour" [Good Love album]14.  Shy One "Gentlethem" [Tender EP]15.  Karizma "Kaytrolude" [A Mind of Its Own V 2.0 - the Upgrade album]

Some uptempo tunes to dance your way out of 2020! House (including Afro) plus some slices of broken beat here. See you on the other side of this pandemic!

Thought I would showcase another side of my collection -- the 80s disco funk soul side. Hope you enjoy this as much as did making it! Playlist: 1. Bobby M featuring Jean Carn "How Do You Feel Tonight" 2. Laurice Hudson "Feel My Love" 3. Freda Payne "In Motion" 4. Kano "Dance School" 5. Carol Williams "Can't Get Away (from Love)" 6. Xavier "Love is on the One" 7. Linda Taylor "You and Me Just Started" 8. Katie Kissoon "You Are the One (You're My Number One)" 9. The Concept "Mr. DJ" 10. Feel "Got to Have Your Lovin'" 11. Darlene Davis "I Found Love" 12. Sunfire "Shake Your Body" 13. Jerry Knight "She's Got to Be (a Dancer)" 14. Scram "Running Away" 14. Asos "Don't Stop"

My peoples, I would be honoured if some part of your music plan during this particular time involves getting into this. As always, this is is rooted in the deepest of love for the music. Feel free to share, tell a mate about it, etc. Playlist is as follows: 1. Matt Masters "The Ahs Have it All" 2. Dominique Fils-Aimé "Sun Rise" (Atjazz Dub) 3. Crackazat "Back of My Heart" 4. Eddie Logix "Baby Girl" 5. Phaze Dee "Game of Life" 6. Lady Laronda Maestro "House Junkie" (Steve Miggedy Maestro Vocal Mix) 7. Shino Blackk "Go Love" (Shino Blackk Vocal Mix) 8. P.M. Project ft. Inami "Don't Find Me" 9. Craig Smith "Formula Unknown" (Peacey's Dub Box) 10. CoFlo "False Feelins" 11. Lea Lisa "Something for the Dancers" (Kerri Chandler Dark Mix) 12. Alexander Robotnick "You Have Time" (Kai Alce NDTAL Interpretation) 13. Dawit "Level 7" 14. Maurice Jnr. & Seb Miguel "Deebo's Quest"

Some goodies from yesteryear and the present. Enjoy and tell your friends! 1. Romanthony "Get It Together" 2. Folamour "Novalaise" 3. Tee Mango "Come a Little Closer" 4. Mystic Merlin "Mr. Magician" 5. Unknown "No Mistake" (Kon's 2079 Mix) 6. Ivan Neville "Dance Your Blues Away" 7. Gwen McCrae "Doin' It" (Joey Negro Soulful Reprise) 8. Dizzy K "Take it to the DJ" 9. Jeanette "Lady" Day "Come Let Me Love You" 10. Infinity "Queen of the Universe" 11. One Way "I Didn't Mean to Break Your Heart" (Superprince edit) 12. Mass Production "Cosmic Lust" (Lay Far Re-edit) 13. Charly Kingson "Nimele Bolo" 14. Atmosfear "Motivation" 15. Melba Moore "Pick Me Up I'll Dance" 16. Herbie Mann "Stomp Your Feet" 17. Judy Carter "Listen to the Music"

An all vinyl session of house goodness on the soulful and deep tip. 1. Comfy Bella "Konkahs" [Released Records] 2. Colm K "Beginnings" (K15 Remix) [Tiff's Joints] 3. Scott Grooves "Yangu Breeze" 4. Hanna "Last Forever" [People of Earth] 5. Setwun "Lonnie" [Broken District] 6. Soul Reductions "A Rose is a Rose" [Take Away UK] 7. Gibs "Find an Oasis" [Phonogramme France] 8. The Free Radikalz "Open Up" (Dub Mix) [Noble Square Recordings] 9. Vick Lavender "Cosmic Love" (Sophisticado Full Vocal Mix) [Wrong Notes] 10. Ananda Project "Where the Music Takes You" (Monchan edit) [Nite Grooves] 11. The Astral Walkers "Don't Fear the Sound" (Full Expansion) [Needs] 12. Jon Sable & Huerta "Alishan Forest Railway" [IDWT Music] 13. Untitled White Label. 14. Eva 00 "Yaw Yaw Yaw" [The Other Planet] 15. Code Deploy "Everlasting" (Silverlining Dub Remix) [Deploy Audio] 16. RT Factor "Electric Ride" [Electric Blue Germany]

First mix to celebrate 2019! This one brings slices of house (including afro) and broken beat. Hope you enjoy and share with others. Playlist: 1. Paul Cut "Get Alright" [D.Ko Records] 2. Goddard "Find Me" [Church] 3. Peter Matson "Roma Norte" (Jimpster remix) [Bastard Jazz Recordings] 4. Blair French "Standing Still is an Illusion" (Aroop Roy remix) [Rocksteady Disco] 5. Marc, Oveous "On Again" [Atjazz Record Company] 6. Ben Hauke "Why They Got the Light?" [Cooperation Records] 7. Blizzard Beats "Don't Get No Better Love" [Deep Fusion Records] 8. Sir Mos ft. Nelisiwe "Colourful Design" (Lilac Jeans remix) [Deep Fusion Records] 9. Isoul8 & Ricardo Miranda "P Boogie" [Noble Square Recordings] 10. The DangerFeel Newbies "Swingin' with the New Jacks" (Kai Alce Distinctive remix) [Defected] 11. Jonny Miller "Listen Listen Listen" (Jus' Listen Recordings Archived & Unreleased Vol. IV] 12. Roska ft. Chrystal & Simbad "Running" (Roska Kicks & Snares] 13. Phuturistix ft. Jenna G "Beautiful" (Bugz in the Attic remix) [Hospital Records] 14. Denaji "Wuhti" [Unthank]

From deep to slight acid to soulful, this mix covers the gamut. You'll want to listen to all of it as the parts differ! Tracks: 1. Trinidadian Deep "Northern Li" [D3 Elements] 2. Pablo Valentino "My Son's Smile" (Geology's 'Teach the Babies' remix) [MCDE Recordings] 3. Mannmademusic "You Are" [Shadeleaf Music] 4. Moony Me "Taurora" [Super Tuff Records] 5. Chaos in the CBD "North Pole Cafe" [In Dust We Trust] 6. Fred P and SMBD "Pulling Strings" [Modern Dialect] 7. Ron Trent vs Lono Brazil "Manchild" (in the Promised Land) [BBE] 8. Anthony Nicholson "Spirit Fall Down" [Miquifaye Music] 9. Andre Lodemann featuring Natalie Claude "Going to the Core" (Charles Webster remix) [Best Works Records] 10. Souldynamic featuring Tamara Wellons "Preoccupied" [Tribe Records] 11. Dana Weaver "Touch the Sky" (Flame on Remix) [Face the Bass Records] 12. The Rurals featuring Katie Leone "Superfluous Feelings" (PM Project Winter Mix) [Peng] 13. Lonnie Liston Smith "Space Princess" (JN Space Goddess Mix) [Z Records] The image is a hand painting by Djembe and Canvas called "Tiger Spirit." If you like it, check out www.djembeandcanvas.com

A quick broken beat set I banged out yesterday. I felt the itch as I've been away for a while with injuries and life getting in the way. Playlist: 1. Pascal Viscardi "Ropppongi FM" [Shall Not Fade] 2. Duke Hugh "Your Number" [Rhythm Section International] 3. Kerem Akdag "Find Yourself" [Dimensions Recordings] 4. Neue Grafik "Dance to Nemanja" [Rhythm Section International] 5. Needs "We Are What We Are" (Stolen Moments Reprise) [Needs Music] 6. Simbad "Untitled Bruk Shit" (2002 Ruff Take) [Unreleased Dubs Vol. 1] 7. Nu Era "Galaxian" [Omniverse Records] 8. SFV Acid -- "French Delmar" [Baak] 9. Quango ft. Eska "Rock It Tonight" (NameBrandSound Remix) [CoOp Presents] 10. East Man and Eklipse "Safe" [Planet Mu] 11. Neon Phusion "Timecode" [Laws of Motion]

A mix I did for the Housewreckaz radio show # 164 on July 28, 2017 with Artz tha Reelz hosting. This one is on the soulful house tip with lots of vocals. Hope you enjoy!

This is a live all vinyl set I played for Vinyl Fridays @ Subliminal Radio with hosts Arman, Pete Dub, and Ruben Who? Brandon Anjeleno on the mic for Subliminal Radio. Please enjoy and download if you please.

This is Part II of a live mix I did at Revival in August, 2016. Start with Part I though! Enjoy!

This is a live mix I did for my buddy Pat Saphyakhajon's birthday. It's broken up into two links. This particular link is the 1st of two hours I played that night. Thanks to Jose Marin of Revival for hosting me and Brandon Anjeleno of Subliminal Radio for recording the set. My set starts about 6 minutes after Rudy V crushed it on his set. You can check out Rudy V and Juliet Mendoza's set on Subliminal Radio's soundcloud page. Enjoy!

Finally, my first mix of 2016! Quite delighted with the way this one came together but you can be the judge of whether it floats your boat or not. Sprinkles of atmosphere, inspiration, sophistication and danceable beats is the loose description I'd give of this. The song selections are as follows: 1. Deep' Hole "Gone too Soon" 2. Exte C "Story Teller" (Broken Biza Original Mix) 3. Dzo, Deej LebotoniQ "About Music" 4. Reel Skaps, Man D.O "Crazy Love" (DeMontuh Remix) 5. Louis Lunch, Mandy Voca "Good Girl" (Calvin Fallo Remix) 6. Ralf GUM, Omar "Love Core" (Sir LSG Vocal Mix) 7. Hojulo "Freedom" 8. Msizo "Tech Me Now" 9. Jackson Brainwave "We Are Creatures" 10. Problem Child Ten83 "Oriental Spirits" (Ten83 Afro Ritualistik Mix) 11. Ancestral Invaders "African Drums" 12. C William, "Original Sin" 13. De Cave Man "Black Queen" (Pascal Morais Mix) 14. Shur-I-Kan "Away" The painting for this mix is, again, by Djembe and Canvas and is entitled Bodhisattva's Breath of Life." Go to www.djembeandcanvas.com to check it out, as well as Joe's other paintings! Hope you enjoy the mix and see you on the other side soon! Chaka

Future beats that progress from inspirational, dreamy and feel good to harder, rawer type sounds. Weighty tunes from the 2000 Black collective and Dego who collectively push the creative edge. Altered Natives adds the finishing touch at the end with his remix of Toyc's "Ruffer." The selections are: 1. Max Riolo "Soul Eaters" (Loris Conte remix) [Rimoshee Traxx] 2. Blanco-Teez "Reverse the Picture" (Rhythmic Fusion Deep Mix) [Skalla] 3. Domu "Decisions" 4. Darkest Pumpkin "That Feeling" [2000 Black] 5. Hanna "Faceless Emotion" (Landslide mix) [Freerange] 6. Paul Aster "Oceans" [NuAfro Records] 7. Avec ft. Jake Shears "Disappearer" (Mao remix) [Southern Fried Records] 8. Dego & Kaidi "Black is Key" [Eglo Records] 9. Mr. Bougx, Marie Tweek "Wash Away" (Bruk remix) [Strictly Beatdown Recordings] 10. Dego "It Don't Get No Better" [2000 Black] 11. Theo Parrish "Footwork" [Sound Signature] 12. Martyn "Twenty Four" [3024] 13. Untold "Dante" [Hotflush Recordings] 14. TRG "Back in the Days" [Tempa] 15. Silkie "Selva Nova" [Tempa] 16. Carib "Ambush" [Inner City Dance] 17. Toyc "Ruffer" (Altered Natives remix) [Crazylegs] Once again, the artwork is by Djembe and Canvas. Go to www.djembeandcanvas.com and check out the pieces that are for sale. Outstanding works of art available for purchase.

This mix is my heart. It's a way to get to know me from a non-conversational standpoint. The mix features elements of soul, atmosphere, elevation, etc. of the house music (soul and afro side of things) variety. Hope you enjoy it! Playlist is as follows: 1. Missing Soul "Across Your Mind" [Future Vision] 2. King Wave & Soul Varti ft. Dvine Lopez "Salute" (Deep Sen's Appreciation Touch) [House Africa] 3. Homework "Conquered Enemies" [Wolf Music] 4. Nikki-O "Music" [Mahogany] 5. The Rurals, Katie Hector "Superfluous Feelings" [Peng] 6. Floyd La Lunar, Mami Bond "Finally" [Rawseed Music] 7. Real Kue Soul "Sixty Seconds of Peace" (Soul Mix) [6996 Music] 8. DJ Tucks, Melisande Peculiar, Cue Master "Let It Shine" (Cue Master's Minute Minded Mix) [DHS Recordings] 9. Rosario, Jackie Queens "Destiny" [Tainted House] 10. AfriQan Child, Semi Brieve "Ever Heard" (AfroMiks Realm Mix) [Under Pressure] 11. Dagui Rodann "Universal Prayer" [Instinctive] 12. Pascal Morais "Shaka's Reign" [Arrecha] 13. PM Project "All We Really Want" [Soul Candi] 14. Mus Treee, Tantra Zawadi, Dana Byrd "Above the Clouds" [Gotta Keep Faith] 15. Bittersuite "Re Prog" [Batti Batti]

Atmospheric afro-laced tracks to point you in the right direction. :) Enjoy! Track listing is as follows: 1. Audiojazz & Diamondancer "Welcome Home" (Africa) (Alexandra Hamptons Synth Soul Remix) 2. Thap'soul "Vasto Lorde" 3. Eazy P "Oluhle Lwethu" 4. Smooth Lights "Soulful Experience" 5. ProTee " Just So" (Knine Tseki Broken Beat Mix) 6. MoodAfrika "The Rhythm" 7. Deep Africans "Love Stories" 8. Diatonicfamily "Thank God" (Main Vox Mix) 9. Warm Days, Swindle, Natalie Maddix "Selfish Skys" (QB's Hot Mix) 10. E-Jay, Over12, Hagga' "Family Tribe" (Rosario's Sentimental Mix) 11. Groove Cartell "Waiting in Vain" ft. Maya Roze (Boddhi Satva Afriki Soul Remix) 12. Jullian Gomes "Love Song 28" (Charles Webster Mix 1) 13. Octopuz, Patrick Khuzwayo, Kalvin K "Sort It Out" (Octopuz Deeper Mix) 14. Cuebur, Bk "Creative Truth" 15. Genius of Time "Djungel Jam"

Happy new year all! Hope this mix finds you well. Here, you have another of the themes in Chaka Delic's "world of music." Not quite sure how to describe the sounds here, but if forced to would say that there are sprinkles of disco, "nu-disco," "neo-soul," a smidgen of techno leaning sounds. Anyhow, hope you all enjoy. More to come from me this year for sure!

Back to the old school and done the old school way (All vinyl, two turntables and a mixer). This mix showcases a different aspect of the sounds I like - soul and a bit of disco funk. It's more about the journey and selection here; not claiming to break the ultra rare and elusive, although you certainly won't find a couple of these easily and/or without paying good money for it. :) The mix is roughly the set I played for the Beat Swap Meet in Los Angeles on September 15, 2013; roughly because I recorded this after and not when I played and because I can't be certain that the tracks in this particular set are identical to the Beat Swap Meet set. The track listing is as follows: 1. Atmosfear "Xtra Special" (Dry mix) [Elite Records Ltd., 1982] 2. The Cool Notes "Spend the Night" [Abstract Records, 1985] 3. Patrice Rushen "Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)" [Elektra, 1984] 4. Gladys Knight & the Pips "Save the Overtime (For Me)" [Columbia, 1983] 5. Whodini "Five Minutes of Funk" [Jive, 1984] 6. I Level "Give Me" [Epic/Virgin, 1982] 7. Gwen Guthrie "Should've Been You" [Island Records, 1982] 8. Project Future "Ray-Gun-Omics" [Capitol Records, 1983] 9. Love Unlimited Orchestra (presents Charles Webster) "Welcome Aboard" [Unlimited Gold Records, 1981] 10. Charles Earland "Intergalactic Love Song" [Mercury, 1976] 11. Bloodfire VIII "Bloodfire vs. Creative Source" [Bloodfire, 2011] 12. GQ "Someday" [Arista, 1980] Enjoy!

Fancy new mix I whipped up this past Mother's Day weekend. I think mum would have enjoyed the sweet aspect of this more than the bitter. Nevertheless, she would have delighted in it all. RIP! This one is a journey from the sweet to the bitter, although, truth be told, even the bitter is kind of sweet. Broken beat, house, latin flair, bass heavy sounds -- all in here. Shokazulu, Rima, Jazztronik and more in the cut. Enjoy!

I was motivated to do this by the Tatham, Mensah, Lord & Ranks release, the fact that it's been a while since I've made a mix, and a rainy day in Los Angeles, This was randomly put together, i.e. no predetermined concept or order. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did making the mix. Yes, the second song is from the Tatham, Mensah, Lord & Ranks release -- "Mind Skies." Get that album if you know what's good for your health!! :)

The title is a tribute to champions; a doff of the hat to legacy builders and those who leave awe and inspiration for us both in the here and now and after they've left this earth. It takes grit, steel, stamina, resolve, and focus to be a true champion. This week, I'm reminded of that through Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Anderson Silva, but the concept extends far beyond sports and even into the realm of music. Salute!

Okay ladies and gents, this mix is about travelling into the realm of the hardcore. It is definitely not everyone's cup of tea but I am compelled to do it as I'm interested in airing out the full range sounds that are me. So, this is another in the series of peeling the onion, so to speak. :) Turn it up and feel the bass. Playlist as follows: 1. Yellowtail "7 Monks of Kilimanjaro" 2. Ceramic "Bodyshock" (Ceramic mix) 3. T Williams "People's Choice" (F Dat Remix) 4. Skittles "Dot 2 Dot" 5. Landslide "Parables" (Ramadanman remix) 6. Moyza & Wijay "Leaving the Dream" 7. Altered Natives "Galactic" 8. Rocco "Tumbadora" (Dub) 9. Dovie Cote "Everything Good for You" (Sean Smith's Respect! Dancefloor mix)

The long awaited slow-speed. Pleased to drop some hip hop type joints here. Anyhow, the goal here was simply to drop some joints I'm feeling regardless of whether they are recent or not. As a parting comment, much respect to everybody that does THEIR thing to the fullest. It's not all about ONE type of music 100% of the time. This time, I'm including a playlist because people like my mate, Black Monk, need to be known about AND it's only fair that I spread the word about these artists. In the past I've not done one because I've felt it encourages a research type mentality rather than a checking-out-the-vibe mentality. I've always shared the playlist though upon request. Anyway, here goes: 1. Patchworks "Velvet & Dust Anthem" 2. Black Monk "More Stuff" (unreleased) 3. Joy Jones "Hollywood" 4. DJ Vadim "Quand Vient La Nuit" 5. DJ Mitsu "A Word to the Wise" featuring Grap Luva 6. Pete Rock "Intrigue" 7. Fujimoto Tetsuro "Matting Craft" 8. Emcee Sin "Foreplay" (Altered Natives production/Eye 4 Eye Recordings Promo) 9. 6th Borough Project "Settle" 10. Holly Roller Productions "Skooling" (IG Culture on the buttons here) 11. Karizma "Time" As for the artwork, well, "what more can I say, top billing," as Audio Two says. Once again, Djembe's fantastic artwork. This piece is called "Peaceful Tiger." I encourage you to check out Djembe's (Joe's) website to learn more about his art -- www.djembeandcanvas.com

Been away for a while; thinking, reflecting, reading, playing futbol like my life depends on it (it actually heavily does), making silent moves to strengthen all aspects of myself. Anyway, I felt that it was about time I communicated what's going on in my musical corner of the world (for those that care and happen to be listening). You'll hear bits of afro-house, bits of Cajmere (Karizma & Spen flip of Brighter Days), DJ Micks, Osunlade and other lesser (or hardly known) gems (always got to keep these in the portfolio). Hope you enjoy this as much as I did making it. The artwork, once again, is from my mate Joe. This particular piece is called Hayagriva. The description of the piece is as follows: "The nomadic population in Tibet and Mongolia adopted him as the protector of horses and the Buddhist faith. Hayagriva's voice is thunder-like, akin to a horse roaring with the power to subdue all demonic forces." Cheers, Joe! Check out djembeandcanvas.com. Joe's got some really great pieces up there!

Ladies and gents, happy new year! A belated offering from me, as I meant to release this mix at the end of 2010. More vocals in this one than is normally the case with me, but vocals makes the ladies ... well, dare i say? :) I will say though that those fascinated by 007 (James Bond) should delight in the very last song, an Andre Lodemann twist up of Joey Negro's twist up of a Bond theme song (which Negro entitles "Another World" under the guise of Akabu), which I think was taken from the countdown in Moonraker, though I'll have to verify. This is sure to have you doing your jumping jacks or whatever passes for dancing. Enjoy! :) More to come in 2011!

Every mix now seems to have its story, it's purpose. The tale here is simple -- afro-house twinkles to get you bobbin' and weavin'! I ran away from the lions and cheetahs in the serengeti plains barely escaping with my life to bring you these afro-house treasures. And for the beats that the lions and cheetahs were able to pry away from me, I managed to find supplements right here in the U.S./Canada from the likes of Trinidadian Deep and the mysterious Agev Munsen. In terms of artwork, my mate Joe (Djembe) did the piece. It is entitled "Yakumba." Holler at him to find out more about his art (djembeandcanvas.com) Enjoy and break a wishbone for me on turkey day!

I had been meaning to make a purely broken beat mix for a while now and finally got around to it. I didn't want to make it about "classics" necessarily, but I wanted to flex the side of the music that is clever, melodic, moody, under-appreciated and/or not that well-known (the songs and not necessarily the artists), and, yes, in parts danceable. So, here it is. You're going to hear some Domu, Aybee (Misha's Matrix), Altered Natives (remix of Greymatter's "Eu Fumo"), Agent K, Jonny Miller and more. Big ups to all the producers that live, breathe and make this music and all other dope music for that matter. Cheers!

This one is a one take, no edits, no mastering mix. Conceptually, the idea was to keep things kind of groovy and sophisticated. At the same time, I wanted to reach for that part of my repertoire of sound that I hardly showcase. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out in the end, especially because the sound defies easy categorization or classification. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. :)

It's taken a while to post this, but this was a set I played @ Tighten Up shortly before the WMC in Miami. It contains the signature hit "Superman" by Black Coffee, among other tunes. If you're sick of that tune by now, remember that I did this mix back in March! And, for the record, I still love this song. Anyhow, plenty of other tunes to be just as excited about -- from Ron Trent to Karizma. Enjoy!

I reALLY wanted to lay down a World Cup Mix, being the football fanatic that I am. Given that the end of the Cup is rapidly approaching, I wanted to engage in the spirit of things by releasing this mix now rather than later. That said, understand that I've sacrificed perfection (not that I ever could have achieved that) in place of getting this mix out immediately while we are still gripped with World Cup fever. The mix features football commentary from the 1970 World Cup final in Mexico, which Brazil won. The choice to use that commentary is based on the fact that it was Pele's final World Cup and he excelled in the final match against Italy. Furthermore, Brazil set the standard in terms of the beauty of the game that every team since then has aspired to emulate. So, yes, I know Brazil is out of the 2010 Cup, but the Brazil commentary in this mix is more of a tribute to the game played at its highest levels by the best team in the history of the World Cup and by the best player that the world has produced in the history of the sport. In terms of music, there's bits of broken, bits of afro house and bits of house. Hope you enjoy it. Long live the music and the beautiful game. Cheers!

Quick burst of energy from me right before my man Lars Behrenroth laced us with a dope set for our 2 year anniversary. Enjoy!

This is a 10 pm set I performed @ Tighten Up. It's early, so the idea is to raise the temperature ever so slightly; before the twinkle toe dancing and baby powder action begins. It's about sophistication! :) If you see me and like this mix, ask me for the cd version, which is way cleaner than the upload, for some bizarre reason, and is wav. format. Anyway, enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to post an older mix to tide you over until an end of the year mix that I'm planning to do real soon!

This is a collection of broken, house and other bits that I laid down for Kristi Lomax's Restless Soul show on August 16, 2009. Now that it isn't up on the audio archives, I thought I'd share it. This is a clean version of the mix. The version as played on air is forthcoming.

House and broken cuts with a moody twist.

This is a house and broken mix that I laid down late last year. Enjoy

This is a live, unedited house set I played at 1 am at Tighten Up in Santa Monica. See the flyer for details. Check us out! Chaka