Rebels & Rejects, Vol. 1

Nevicata (Natural Rhythm Remix)

Live set from Esmeralda's in Chicagos' Humboldt Park west side neighborhood. 

Mazi+Geto Mark DJ Set at Esmeralda's Chicago

21 years after it's original release, I've repressed "From Chicago With Love" along with a new fourth track called "Murmurs Low", partnering with the extremely talented Jimmy Tripp. This new record has been cut by Lawrie Dunster at Curve Pusher and comes in 8 different color sleeves. I wasn't going to repress this record if we didn't do it right, and I think we've done it justice. The release date for "From Chicago With Love Reprise" is February 28th, 2025. I hope ya'll still feel the music. ❤️

From Chicago With Love Reprise

Mazi - From Chicago With Love Reprise Preview

Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 23 January 2025 playing live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago with zero pretense. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Chicago Time on Twitch.

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

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Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 20 February 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "All the hoes, get your booty on the floor right now!"

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

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Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 27 February 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "Murda dem! Murda dem! In a competition I'ma murda dem!"

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

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Audio Soul Project aka Mazi DJ Set from 6 March 2025 playing live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "Let me be your fantasy!"

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

Learn to Love Yourself 63

Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 13 March 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "Work that body!" - DJ FUNK

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

Learn to Love Yourself 64

Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 20 March 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "...like how many times have we gotta...? TELL DEM" - Strategy

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

Learn to Love Yourself 65

Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 3 April 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "...Mr Lee made you busy, if you only knew DJ Chip E!" - Pamp

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

Learn to Love Yourself 66

Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 10 April 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "...Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it!" - Jacksons

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

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Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 17 April 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "Get down low, all the way to the floor!" - Geto Mark

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

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Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 24 April 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "You can't take me for granted. Your time is up!" - Helen Bruner & Terry Jones

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

Learn to Love Yourself 69

Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 1 May 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "Do you want to bump tonite?" - Sommer Trella

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

Learn to Love Yourself 70

Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 8 May 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "We searched the world over, Looking for a sound that ran deep underground." - Unknown

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

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Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 22 May 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "However do you want me, however do you need me." - Caron Wheeler

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

Learn to Love Yourself 72

Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 29 May 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch.

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

Learn to Love Yourself 73

Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 5 June 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. "Episode 74. All the way to flo!" - Geto Mark

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

Lean to Love Yourself 74

Geto Mark and Audio Soul Project DJ Set from 12 June 2025, blending records and digital tracks live in a basement studio in Morgan Park, Chicago. Streaming weekly, usually on Thursdays starting at 7pm Central Time on Twitch. 

https://www.twitch.tv/audiosoulproject

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Community Remixed

New Plateau (Joeski Vocal Mix)

Community (Francois K & Rob Rives Vocal Mix)

Free Falling (Jamie Anderson Mix)

Everything Is Alright (Audio Soul Dark Touch)

New Plateau (Chris Lum's Moulton Studios Mix)

Community

You Know

Memory (Take You Higher)

Don't Sleep

Don't Sleep (Vincenzo Remix)

Free Falling

Memory (Mazi's Slightly Touched Mix)

Mazi Namvar, more widely known by his pseudonym Audio Soul Project, is a notable figure in the house music genre, with a career rooted in the dynamic cultural landscape of Chicago. Since embarking on his musical journey in 1994, Namvar has made significant contributions to the world of electronic music, both as a producer and as a DJ.

His work, encompassing a vast array of original compositions and remixes, reflects a deep engagement with the genre. As a producer, Namvar has demonstrated a nuanced understanding of house music, evident in his albums “Community” (2002) and “Hip Shake Heartache” (2011). These works, released under his Audio Soul Project moniker, reveal his adeptness in blending elements of deep house, disco, and more experimental sounds. His approach to music production emphasizes live performance, inventive synthesis, the use of analog equipment, creative sampling, and sophisticated drum programming, culminating in a sound that is both authentic and resonant.

Beyond the studio, Namvar’s influence extends to the dance floor, where he has captivated audiences worldwide with his DJ sets. Over three decades, he has performed at prestigious venues across the globe, showcasing his enduring passion for and mastery of the art of mixing.

Namvar’s role as a mentor and advocate within the Chicago music community is also noteworthy. Through his leadership in record labels such as Fresh Meat Records, Gourmet Recordings, and Afterhours, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the musical landscape and supporting emerging talent.

In recent years, Namvar’s artistic evolution has continued with new releases on his Fresh Meat label, including EPs like “Simurgh” and “Beginner’s Mind.” His latest tracks, such as “My Desire” and “Love Forward,” stay true to the core principles of garage and house music, underscoring his commitment to the genre’s roots.

Namvar, or Audio Soul Project, is not simply a musician but a steward of house music’s rich tradition and an inspiration to both his contemporaries and aspiring artists. His career is a testament to the enduring power and creativity inherent in the music that he represents.

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