Theo Parrish grew up on Chicago house parties. He went to art school in Kansas City, and then moved to Detroit. His eclectic DJ sets in Detroit in the late ’90s and early in this millennium are legendary. 

“Love of the music should be the driving force of any producer, performer or DJ. Everything else stems from that core, that love. With that love, sampling can become a tribute; An expansion on ideas long forgotten, reconstruction, collage. Using the same understanding openly and respectfully can turn DJing into a spiritual participation. It can turn a few hours of selection into essential history; Necessary listening through movement.” This personal philosophy gives shape and direction to the distinctive sounds that are created by Theo Parrish. (Last.fm)

01. Marvin Gaye – Life Is For Learning (Motown)
02. Dfa – Microstructural Characterization (Surveillance Rec.)
03. Jerry The Cat – I Only Have Eyes For You (sound signature)
04. Trip Do Brasil – Jelba Small
05. Moodymann – ???
06. East West Connection – North South – Chillifunk Records
07. Daryk Cura – Wide Open (Eargasmic)
08. Dwele – The Sun (Virgin)
09. Larry Heard – Missing You (Son Dexter Django Version) (Trackmode)
10. Ron Trent – ???
11. Hipnotic – Naima Laws Of Motion
12. Reggie Dokes – Black Thoughts (Psychostasia)
13. Larry Heard – Missing You (Tp Remix) (Trackmode)
14. Unknown Artist – Prescription Underground (Prescription 113)
15. Son Dexter – Sonrise Dance (Alleviated)
16. Herbie Hancock – The Essence (Joe Claussell mix) (Transparentmusic)
17. James Mason – Sweet Power (Soulbrother)
18. Nina Simone – See Line Woman
19. Herbie Hancock – Watermelon Man (Columbia)
20. Brothers Johnson – Caught Up
21. Braxton Holmes – 12 Inches Of Pleasure (Clubhouse)
22. Screamin Rachel – Rock Me (Westbrook)
23. Larry Heard/Mr Fingers – Closer
24. Nature Love – Speak Softly (Nite Life Collective)
25. Chaka Khan – What U Did
26. Undisputed Truth – Sandman (Gordy)
27. Dwele – The Sun (Virgin)
28. Tony Allen vs. Kraked Unit – The Man With The Drum
29. Marvin Gaye – Heavy Love Affair (Motown)
30. Herbie Hancock – Stars In Your Eyes (CBS)
31. Gil Scott Heron – Home Is Where The Hatred Is (Arista)
-thanks to theo parrish, dublab, last.fm, allphon.com and fullbozman.com

Theo Parrish - Live at Dublab 10.10.01

Decided to re-up my mix for CC:Discos rinse show 9/19/21. The original broadcast can be heard here:

https://soundcloud.com/rinsefm/ccdisco190921

Space Ghost Mix for CC:DISCO! Rinse FM - 9/19/21

GE-OLOGY - All Original Press "45s only" Mix

NTS Apron Show Benedek & Yuka Mizuhara Takeover 7th Sep 2022

There is a certain type of artist that transcends generational and artistic boundaries, that channels their experiences while simultaneously fostering an environment for others to thrive.

Kai Alcé is a prime example, someone who witnessed the genesis of Detroit’s electronic musical landscape and strives to keep that spirit alive. For him it is imperative to pass on the lessons he has learned, to create a space where deep soulful vibes can reverberate while honoring the African Diaspora roots of dance music’s culture.

NDATL stands for the cities that Kai has called home and have played a role in his musical development: New York, Detroit, ATLanta.
The label and production company reflects the tone of each city in its input to the electronic music canon. It has not only been a vehicle for his own productions but a home for releases from contemporaries, personal heroes and up-and-coming artists such as Javonntte, ED Nine & Roberta. Never one to be content with the status quo, Kai’s dedication to the underground combined with his warm demeanor has made him a mentor to young Atlanta based artists such as Ash Lauryn, Stefan Ringer and Byron the Aquarius.

Kai’s long running party at The Sound Table, Distinctive, would act as a hub for house music over the last decade and put him in touch with the local youth. Concurrently it was his annual party back in Detroit that would become a Mecca for househeads. Deep Detroit is known for being one of the go to events for Memorial Day weekend electronic music festival Movement. What started as a reunion party for the Music Institute has become a pilgrimage and right of passage where the devoted can purchase highly coveted, limited edition vinyl-only releases from the party’s musical guests.

Never one to stay static he has recently curated a limited run of 7” House tracks with DJ Spinna for BBE Music and even stepped into the world of fashion. Kai has always been known for his vibrant fashion, consistently being complimented on his stylish glasses that match his outfits. Years of people inquiring about obtaining similar spectacles has resulted in the boutique Kai Alcé Eyewear line. “The Kaizer” never stops moving. A love of life, mixed with his flair for originality, willingness to experiment and devotion to the dancefloor has cemented his place as a pillar in American dance music history. Whatever comes next from Mr. Alcé, you can be assured that it will be classy, soulful, fulfilling and funky.

Stay tuned – you never know what the man will have for you next!

Follow Kai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaialce/?hl=en

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 048: Kai Alce

Back upstairs in the loft and another one from tape archive...and a fierce one reared it's head again from DJ/Artist/Producer that really left some stunning house music in his legacy and was a bad boy DJ as well as producer even back then...Mr Bobby Konders. Bobby laced us with now classic tracks like his House Rhythms Ep...feat Nervous Acid and the deep house classic The Poem. Also his work on Massive B are also classics in the deep house sound. Bobby really delivered the sound of Deep House as I and many remember going out dancing and buying house music from 89-91-92 would remember. Very dreamy moody tracks that sway perfectly in the 5-7am zone at that ideal/dream party I have in my head...I know I'm not alone in those thoughts...Here we hear Bobby in the mix for his show back on WBLS New York in 1989, featuring many jams from back then and even earlier..some great mixes and moods that Bobby creates in the mix. Bobby as far as I know is pretty much a pure Reggae man now...something that was always apparent in his earlier house music and DJ mixing, Bobby played some choice New York parties back then inc House Nation and Wild Pitch and even visited the Ministry Of Sound in it's first year. This one has some jams for sure..Bobby showing his blends in this varied genre and killer show.

Bobby Konders WBLS Dance Party Late 80's Part 1 of 2

Special Darker Than Wax FM recorded live from Paris. We tap in with talented producer /DJ Hugo LX who prepared a special all vinyl mix full of goodness and timeless gems for the first hour. Marco Weibel closes out the session with some recent finds on the road in europe. This session was recorded live out of Heart Beat Vinyl, if your ever in Paris do give them a visit, they got the heat!

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Darker Than Wax FM with Hugo LX and Marco Weibel @ The Lot Radio 05-20-2023

Recorded Live at Boogie Chicago we have an all vinyl mix from Leja Hazer! Lots of organic deep house and boogie flavored sounds. Hope y'all enjoy!

Chicago's Leja Hazer is a key figure in the city's dance music scene. He's the current Assistant Talent Buyer at the renowned smartbar and previously worked at the legendary Gramaphone Records.  

With influences spanning from Jazz to House to Soul and Funk, Leja tends to lean towards groovy and laid back vibes while still showing some Chicago grit.

Boogie Radio 008: Leja Hazer (Live from Chicago)

Closing out the summer with LF31. Bringing the energy of a slow sunset rave on the block by LA's finest selecta Sonrisita @melisduenas

Melissa Dueñas aka Sonrisita is a DJ based out of Los Angeles. Coming up as a record collector in her hometown of San Diego, Melissa pursued DJing as a means to create space for overlooked sounds. As a DJ she’s known for building eclectic sets that weave together dance music from the past and present. Melissa’s played in various cities across the U.S. and in Mexico City. She’s opened up for artists like Quantic, Peanut Butter Wolf, and Dam-Funk. Throughout the years she’s had radio residencies on WorldWideFM and Dublab where she took deep dives into various facets of music culture through her curation and guest interviews. No matter what she’s doing, Melissa’s intention is always to use music as a vehicle for dialogue, healing, and community.

Late Feelings 31 (Mixed by Sonrisita)

This month's show focused on releases from Peacefrog Records, a independent record label based in London. Al Zanders invited Leopold and they played tracks from the likes of Little Dragon,  Ian O'Brien, Theo Parrish and more. 

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Al Zanders: Peacefrog Special w/ Leopold  - December 2023

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