REMIXD

Fantastic Brazilian-themed remixes and covers that'll take you back to Carnival in Rio, or Bahia where you'll be drinking strong caipirinhas and cheering on the local football side. 

Even though the 'Covid Experience' is behind many of us, the memory of it will linger forever. These soothing, funky, chill, relaxing and danceable grooves will inspire us all to remain forever diligent.

Starting with a new groove from DJ Jazzy Jeff, this set includes soulful house, Brazilian and Nu Jazz grooves. 

Welcome to my annual 'Best of' podcast.As the  Covid-19 pandemic eases here in Ontario, life is almost back to normal.For those of us who are double-vaxxed, everything is open to us, but many others stubbornly refuse to get the jab, which means the disease retains a foothold in many cities worldwide.And now that clubs and restaurants here are open to 100% capacity, DJs are returning back to work and producers are creating quality grooves.Toronto's Sarah Daye (who now lives in LA) begins this year's set with a sultry lounge groove that's sure to impress. Some of my other favourite tunes this year include gorgeous remixes, covers and original flavours from 4hero, Pamplemousse Rose, Michael Boothman, Dua Lipa and more.I dedicate this mix to a dear friend who's currently in a Toronto hospital, fighting for his life as he recovers from a seizure & stroke suffered earlier this month. Hang in their buddy - we're all praying for your speedy and complete recovery. As always, download, stream and share.1. For Love (Carnell Harrell remix) - Sarah Daye feat. Richie Hennessey2. The List - Moonchild3. Favourite Truth - Eric Lau & Tawiah4. I'll keep my light on - Quantic & Alice Russell with Kaidi Tatham5. What you won't do for love - Michael Boothman6. Need you tonight (Pierre M Boogie remix) - InXS7. Que Delicia (How Wonderful) - Mijangos8. Surfando As Ondas (Surfing the Waves) - Pamplemousse Rose9. Levitating - Dua Lipa feat DaBaby10. Walking in the rain - Funkmammoth11. Invisible - 4her0 & Natalie12. Honey - M-Ten feat. Kiki Kyte13. Journey - Danny J. Lewis14. Walk on By (Conway's Afro-Latin Funk) - Soule15. A Prayer for you (Groove Assassin mix) - Nermin & Pete Simpson

Part one of my June 6, 2021 DJ set that first aired on The Goods radio show, CKUT-FM, Montreal. Love one another - Sunburst Band Let your hair down - Dwele Mutual Attraction - Change Water Baby - Tom Misch Hurts so bad - Nancy Holloway 1974 - Jutte Eskola Para Lennon E McCartney - Zimbo Trio Nossa ainda e a vossa beleza - Donati Vai Minha Tristesa (Mr. Bob S remix) - Tom y Joyce Os Esravos Do Jo - Friends from Rio Love and you & I - Jazzanova The Zodiac - Down to the Bone

Well, it's been more than a year and COVID-19 is still raging across many global cities, including here in Toronto, Canada, but more and more people are getting the COVID-19 vaccination so soon (fingers crossed!) things will be back to normal and we can resume our normal routines - dining out, hugging family/friends, going to concerts, theatre, sporting events, playing recreation sports etc. I expect this summer will be better than last summer as we slowly reach herd immunity. But until we do, yours truly will continue to provide you with choice new grooves to keep you motivated, upbeat and focused. This set leans heavily on the bossa tip, with productioons from Neal Conway, who does a masterful job with two classics from Dionne Warwick & Chaka Khan, respectively. DJ Jazzy Jeff appears twice, as does SOULe. All in all, these tunes will ease us into summer here in Canada, and keep us optimistic for a return to better days. I praise God for the inspiration. As always, download, stream, share & enjoy! 1. All U Otha DJs - DJ Jazzy Jeff 2. London in the Rain - Variety Lab 3. The List - Moonchild 4. Wake up (Roane Namuh remix) - Tony Ozier 5. Door into summer - Michio Okamiya 6. One plus one (Dave Lee extended mix) - Leroy Burgess 7. What about the children? - SOULé feat. Marshal Booze Jr. & Paul Onheiser 8. Journey - Danny J. Lewis 9. I'm every woman (Conway's Afro-Latin Funk mix) - Chaka Khan 10. Que Delicia - Mijangos 11. Real with you (Conway's Afro-Latin Funk mix) - Neal Conway 12. Walk on by (Conway's Afro-Latin Funk mix) - SOULé feat. Marshal Booze Jr. & Paul Onheiser 13. Mutual Attraction (Chuggin Edits) - Change 14. Brazilian Vibes (Beat 50) - DJ Jazzy Jeff 15. Speak your mind - Tall Black Guy x Kevin Moore

Season's greetings and Merry Christmas to all. Here's my annual Holiday Grooves mix for you to enjoy. Download. Stream. Share.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its steely grip everywhere on the planet, we're left to ponder what was essentially a lost year for many of us. Those of us fortunate to still have a job and earn a paycheck, are left wondering what might have been. Lost dreams, shattered hopes, delayed opportunities combined with severe limitations on our personal freedoms will leave 2020 as the 'year that got away.' Musically, I was not inspired to do much as DJ gigs evaporated, along with house parties and most social gatherings. Our respective social bubbles limited most of us to seeing family members only, and even then from a distance of six feet and wearing a face mask. Still, I remain optimistic this pandemic will be behind us soon and we'll resume our pre-COVID activities like playing sports, vacationing, concerts, dining out, parties and being with friends in large group settings. So hug those dearest to you and give thanks to God that happier days are on the horizon. This 'Best of' set includes many of my favourite songs this year, ranging from creative remixes, soulful house with the usual dose of smooth Brazilian jazzy grooves and soul. As always, stream, share, download. Enjoy! 1. So much time - The Futures (Sunner Soul mix) 2. Water Baby - Tom Misch 3. Save room for us (Casual Connection mix) - Tinashe 4. Brazilian Soul - The Knocks feat. Sofi Tukker 5. Sun in the Sky - Quasimodo 6. La La means I love you (David Kust remix) - The Delfonics 7. You fooled around (Danny G's Soulsonic mix) - Sister Sledge 8. Katmandu (Jazzanova remix) - Ivan Conti 9. Love Song 28 - Jullian Gomes feat. Bobby 10. Let it go - Louie Vega & The Martinez Boys 11. Our love - Louie Vega feat Anane 12. Player - Shashi 13. Bom Motivo - Toco feat. Rosalia De Souza 14. Melachula - Jose Armando Castilla 15. Outro Lugar - Jazz Moon Five

This mix is dedicated to everyone as we battle the greatest threat our generation has ever faced - the coronavirus aka Covid-19. As the virus gains strength and afflicts millions of people worldwide, who would've thought that a few short weeks ago (from a North American perspective) we'd all be living through an actual Hollywood-type horror experience? You know the plot: bad guy/terrorist group/incompetent employee releases a virus that kills or mutates local residents and then deliberately or unintentionally, that same virus is transported abroad where it potentially can wipe out hundreds of millions of people. In the Hollywood version, a brave hero/heroine saves the day, and narrowly averts a global disaster. Collective sigh of relief - please pass the popcorn & chips. But Covid-19 is not a movie. It's real and it's killed thousands of people so far. Here in Toronto, and other Canadian provinces, we've been asked to 'self-isolate' for 14 days if we've recently traveled abroad, and if not, we're encouraged to practice 'social distancing' and avoid crowds to limit the spread of the virus. Some U.S. states and many countries are implementing stricter measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, including national quarantines, school closures and travel and restaurant restrictions. Many public places including museums, beaches and nightclubs are closed until further notice. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a pandemic, and called on "all countries to continue efforts that have been effective in limiting the number of cases and slowing the spread of the virus." I've been doing my part, staying at home as much as possible and remaining positive. And creating music mixes for you to enjoy. Stay strong - we'll get through this and the world will be better afterward. This mix explores the beautiful sounds of lofi music aka jazzhop. Special bonus track included with a funny message for the socially conscious. Perfect grooves to take our minds off the onslaught of news we're getting about Covid-19. We all have a big part to play to ensure this virus is tamed so we can get back to normal. In Ontario, go to ontario.ca/beprepared for official news, Covid-19 stats and preparedness info for you and your family. Stay safe everyone. 1. Grand Budapest Hotel 2. Ruck P - Destination 3. Looking for the Sun - L'indecis & Moods 4. A Fateful - Night - Outlaw & Cyber Posix 5. Shape - Seaweed 6. Flow on - Jinsang 7. Valley - Tom Misch & Jordan Rakei 8. Legacy - Profound Beats 9. Menti - Moose Dawa 10. Koi Pond - Shammy 11. Soul'd - Revsn 12. Noize - Sunset Blvd. 13. Mary's Theme - Stelvio Cipriani 14. Drifter - Brock Berrigan & Saib 15. New City - Jeff Kaale & Spencer 16 Slow Down - JoJo Ali

It's Family Day here in Ontario, which is a statutory holiday for those who work in the public service - like me. And what better way to celebrate family than to create a music mix?! This set celebrates families and the sun - two powerful forces that all of us enjoy, endure, suffer or praise most days. Spend time with your family. I love mine. Love yours too. Respect the sun. As always, share, stream & download this mix widely. Your tax dollars are being used wisely. 1. Shine 2. Morning Sun - Potatohead People feat Nanna B. 3. Saib - Samui Sunrise 4. Looking for the Sun - L'Indecis 5. Sun in the Sky - Quasimodo 6. Make me up - Leslie 7. The Night will follow - Mr. Moon feat. Mey 8. Love me hard (Francesco Cofino mix) - Tiger Cloth 9. Tuesday - Lovebirds 10. You fooled around (Daire Carolan edit) - Sister Sledge 11. Our love (Louie Vega EOL re-mix) - Anane 12. More of the same (DJ Day's Chicago extended mix) - Randall Dean 13. Let it go (Louie Vega mix) - Martinez Bros. feat. Marc Bassy 14. Let's Celebrate (Reflex Revision) - Skyy

Happy New Year and I trust that 2019 ended favorably and that 2020 is off to a great start for everyone. As is my custom, here's my favourite songs of 2019. You'll find the usual suspects here - nu soul, Brazilian and old school remixes - but a couple new friends have joined them. For the first time, I've included a soca track and a song from a new genre that I'm loving more every day - Lo-Fi - which is a type of short, mainly instrumental groove with influences from jazz & hip-hop. Most Lo-fi songs are down-tempo, perfect for romancin', studying or chillin. Song #1 on this set is a Lo-fi tune so check it out and the rest of the set. As always, stream, download & share. 1. A Fateful Night - Bobo.The.Outlaw & Cyber Posix 2. So much time - Lisa Shaw (Mannix Crystal House Vocal) 3. We've been here before -Dego 4. Give me back - Alberto Vito Vitela 5. Be thankful for what you got - William De Vaughn (FKJ remix) 6. Love inside - Disco Tech 7. Under the Moonlight - Jones Girls (Dave Mathmos remix) 8. Asking for a friend - The Foreign Exchange 9. Mercy, Mercy Me - Marvin Gaye (Ross Fitz Disco rework) 10. Give it to ya - Jones Girls (AGFA & Casual Connection rework) 11. Stop on by - Chaka Khan (Pimpin Willie Deep House mix) 12. Lovely Day - Bill Withers (Studio Rio remix) 13. Blame it on Rio - Skeewif feat. Bam (Jungle Brothers) 14. African Superstar - Flo Sanders feat. El Barrio Recipe 15. Fast Wine - Machel Montano 16. Navajo - Masego 17. Summer Breeze - Isley Brothers (Jimi Needles edition)