Detroit dance music thrives on intergenerational connections. In the late '70s and early '80s, the late Ken Collier mixed disco, soul and early electronic dance music in eye-opening DJ sets that left a mark on up-and-coming artists like Delano Smith. Once Smith established himself in the city's explosive techno community, he, in turn, influenced soon-to-be legends like Juan Atkins, Eddie Fowlkes, Jeff Mills, Norm Talley, Mike "Agent X" Clarke and others.

Now an elder statesman, Smith is etched into our history books as a crucial contributor to Detroit dance music, both house and techno. He's known especially for the Detroit beatdown sound he pioneered alongside Talley and Clark—slower, sexier records than what Detroit techno is generally associated for. (The trio even put out an RA Podcast under the name in 2010.) 

It's more recently that Smith has become known as a producer. He started his own label, Mixmode Recordings, and became a regular on Berlin imprint Sushitech, where he released many of his albums, including the jazzy deep house masterclass An Odyssey. His style has evolved over the years to incorporate ambient, dub and more contemporary techno influences.

More recently, Smith's career has been sidelined by an ongoing battle with a rare and untreatable form of cancer. He's hosted livestreams throughout his ordeal to keep in touch with his fans. His RA Podcast, which he calls his "Legacy Mix," is a celebration of his favourite sounds: euphoric chords, jacking drums and deep-space melodies, the elements that have and will continue to reverberate through Detroit and beyond. It also marks the beginning of a more hopeful period for Smith, as he gets ready to travel again, especially with his Legacy Detroit series, which celebrates the lineage he's an indelible part of, and always will be.

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10 Hours B2B @ Revolver Upstairs on 22nd September 2024

Boogs B2B Oliver Dollar 10 Hours @ Revolver Melbourne 22 09 2024

Hey! Check out this older set from a day into night outdoor jam I played in one of my favorite places, Toronto. Hope you dig it!

Live at Sunnyside Pavillon Toronto - The Warehouse Sessions 2015

Recorded live at the infamous Revolver upstairs Sunday 8th june for Thick as thieves Winter series.

ALICIA Revolver Sundays x TAT winter series

Here's the first 2 1/2 hours of my marathon Friday the 13th set from Sneak's House Party streaming every Friday on Monad Social. LA Strong all day, every day.  Reverse the curse with this 4 to the floor session direct from the underground stuffed with heaters classic and nu classic. Respect to all the Producers and Labels that make every mix I create possible. Cheers fam! Hope you dig it!

Friday The 13th Playlist (Starts at 2:40)

1. Burning - Zetbee - Large Recordings
2. Shadow Boxin’ - Lekind - Robsoul
3. Get Up (Original Mix) - Chemars - ArtFunk Records 
4. Te Amo - Hatiras - Spacedisco Records
5. Party Jumpin’ (Extended Mix) - Mason Collective - MVSON
6. Umami - Olive F - Robsoul
7. All I Wanna (Original Mix) - Raffaele Ciavolino - White Coffee Label
8. What A Sensation (Original Mix) - KenLou - MAW Records
9. Filta Freqz - Down South - Flight Digital
10. Get Known (Max Chapman Remix) - Mischief - Resonance Records
11. Canto das Très Raças (Kai Alcé NDATL Dub Mix) - Diogo Strausz - Razor-N-Tape
12. Flirt (Original Mix) - Simon Kidzoo - No Art
13. Waking Off (Original Mix) - Erik Bo -Funk Mansion
14. Still Poppin’ - Filta Freqz - Cuttin’ It Fine
15. Fuego (Jason Hodges Remix) - Jeff Doubler & Balu - Pozativ Music
16. Come Into Jazz (Extended Mix) - Raffaele Ciavolino - Groove Culture
17. Best I Can (DJ Sneak 12” Edit) - Mia Moretti Feat. Vonita White - Spaghetti Moretti Records
18. Call Me Later (Olive F Extended Remix) - Harry Romero Feat. Future Joy - Bambossa Records
19. House Of Mirrors (Extended Mix) - Riva Starr Feat. Harry Stone - Snatch! Records
20. Bumps (Original Mix) - Housego - One Track Mind + Brighter Days (Jerome Sydenham Extended Remix)- Big Moses Feat. Kenny Bobien - King Street Sounds
21. Dancin’ (1200 Warriors Mix) - Ron Carroll Feat. Mona Lisa - Category 1 Music
22. All Night Long (Extended) - Tiger Stripes - Rekids
23. Phunky (Original Mix) - Easton- Cecille Records
24. Sweet Obsession - Toni Varga - Too Many Rules
25. Labyrinth (Extended Mix) - Oscar Barita - Glascow Underground
26. Ambrosia - Malin Genie & Frits Wentink - Bobby Donny
27. Break 4 Love (2020 Remaster) (Original 12”Mix) - Raze - Champions Classic
28. Keep My Mind (Extended Mix) - Saison - Pleased As Punch
29. Silent Treatment (Original Mix) - Steve Robinson (UK) Feat. Mikey V - Moxy Muzik 
30. Pop A Bottle - AtLows - Robsoul
31. Want You - Chemars _ Roller Disco Records
32. Pick Em’ Up (Original Mix) - Steve Robinson (UK) - Moxy Muzik
33. Listen! - Prunk & Red 87 - Hot Creations
34. Ought To Be - Oliver Dollar & Hazmat Feat. Billy Love - Rekids
35. For The Soul - DJ Sneak - Hudd Traxx
36. MAW TX81Z (Original Mix) - Masters At Work - MAW Records
37. Can U Believe (Original Mix) - Franck Roger - Vibe Me To The Moon
38. Good Thing - Chemars - Funky Revival
39. Havana Jazz (Extended Mix) - T. Markakis - Soulfuric Deep
40. Just Licks (Original Mix) - Mat Joe - Toolroom Trax
41. Don’t Look Down (Original Mix) - Franck Roger - Seasons Limited
42. Vibin’ - Mike Newman - Panthera Records
43. Keep On Believing - Ross Couch - Body Rhythm

Sneak's House Party Friday the 13th - June 2025

A Living Room legend. A true pioneer and longtime Farm favourite, Farina brings his signature mix of deep house and jazz-inflected grooves, perfect for easing back into that feeling only the Living Room can bring

Mark Farina | 2025 Shambhala Mix Series

Draaimolen Festival was a revelation for not only as a event dedicated to producing top quality sound and vibes to fans but also the pristine, forest environment it was set in. The atmosphere combined with the sound system inspired the set Eris and I were able to create that day. Hope you dig it!

Eris Drew B2B Mark Farina - Draaimolen Festival - Sept 6 2025

Mix recorded, during the party "Increase dat Vryche" at the Nouveau Casino in Paris.
First legendary b2b of Phil Weeks and Joss Moog.

Increase dat Vryche

Mix #005 • Phil Weeks B2b Joss Moog @NouveauCasino

Recorded Live @ Rex Club on June 16th 2018
Robsoul Party

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Mark Farina B2B Phil Weeks @ Rex Club - Paris (16.06.2018)

Dinner Set - Arrin Watson

Tracklist >>

1- Don't give your love away + locked grooves
2- Rock my pitch - Around7 - Ondulé 
3- Dirtydiana - Vinz - Paparazzi
4- The persuaders - Bottle up - Svek
5- Dirt Crew - Cleaning up the Ghetto - My Best Friend
6- Lake Soul - Make me Feel Alright - Cobra Edits 7
7- Big Mac - Around7 - Ondulé
8- Peace Division - Eh Oh Um - Tsuba 
9- Sweet Sticky - Theo Parrish
10- Mr Oizo - Flat Beat
11- The Sexicanz - Bring some Weed to the Dj Booth
12- Suburb Beat - Fidelia - Ondulé
13- Room 28 - Joss Moog - Robsoul
14- Mouvement d'Foule (Original Unreleased Edit) - Joss Moog 
15- Calabasa - Catching Wesley - Robsoul
16- ????         - Jason Hodges / Eddie Leader
17- Sebo K - It's Alright
18- La Terrasse - Hatelate - Ondulé
19- Les Sucettes - Cobra - Cobra Edits

Dinner Set - Arrin Watson

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