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People in Los Angeles usually remember the moment they first saw Colored Craig DJ. He cuts a memorable figure: throwing down records on the turntables and dancing like he's in the crowd, not behind the decks. He's one of those rare selectors who's almost as fun to watch as he is to listen. But the rest of the world should be listening. Over the past few years, Colored Craig has become one of the LA area's most in-demand DJs, not just because of his considerable skills, but because of his old-school, loved-up ethos. He plays classic house records with a verve and style that you can't really teach or learn. You just have to have it.

A choreographer by trade, everything about Craig has to do with movement, the joy of it, the energy you both gain and lose through dancing. His RA Podcast, recorded in his living room (a sort of nightclub in itself) gets across the infectious, uplifting energy of his sets, blazing through tracks from Kerri Chandler, Masters At Work and Chez Damier, and even including a disco house track that samples the Price Is Right theme. You might call this sound nostalgic, but it doesn't feel that way coming from Colored Craig, who is obsessed with the now, and the power of the moment. That outlook is all over this mix, and with any luck, you'll be hearing and watching him DJ around the world outside of LA sometime soon.

@coloredcraig

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RA.898 Colored Craig

After a short end-of-summer break we’re happy to bring you season two of the newly relaunched Verso Podcast. This week Brett St Louis and Arun Kundnani join our host Eleanor Penny to discuss the near foundational figure in the domains of decolonial, marxist, and pan-african thought - C. L. R. James.

You can find Sakina Karimjee and Nic Watts' graphic novel adaptation of a C. L. R. James play here: tinyurl.com/32hvfftu

And Arun's book "What Is Antiracism?: And Why It Means Anticapitalism" here: tinyurl.com/yp6rw5j2

C. L. R. James | Brett St Louis & Arun Kundnani

On this month’s SANTUARIO, VINSON performs live in studio. VINSON and Santiago just released a 3 track album titled “Break A Sweat.”

Brenton Vinson, also known as VINSON is recording artist, producer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, now based in Los Angeles, California. As a vocalist, rapper, and producer his music integrates many influences found in Detroit’s rich musical history from raw underground hip-hop, soul, house and techno. VINSON also draws inspiration from his families involvement in Detroit’s musical history with one great uncle being the lead singer of the iconic Motown singing group “The Four Tops” and the other singing for both “The Falcons” and “The Contours”. His debut project, U and Me at 3:03 includes a blend of deep house, hip-hop and futuristic soul and was featured in the new and notable section of the Bandcamp.com homepage. He has performed in support of hip-hop and soul artists such as Ghostface Killah, Goapele, DUCKWRTH and more. Also on his resume are official showcase performances at both SXSW in Austin, Texas and AC3 in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2021, remix EP of U and me at 3:03 showcased remixes from electronic music producers such as AshTreJinkins, Russell E.L. Butler and Benedek. He also joined on as a original resident at Oroko Radio based in Accra, Ghana looking to bridge the gap of the African diaspora through monthly program RBG Radio. VINSON released the mixtape “Loose Rap” in January 2022 as a postmodern interpretation of hip-hop and neo-soul genres. VINSON released his label debut “SoftSweetRadical” on Wichita Recordings in March 2023 which was featured in DJ mag, Bandcamp Daily and BET.

TRACKLIST:


The Steoples – Even So
AshTreJinkins – Glad Its Cyberpunk and Not Me
Vinson – Distractions(DJ Girl Church Flip)
Rick Wade – Quantum Jit
The Steoples – Riding On Light
Vinson – Champagne
Galcher Lustwerk – Template
James Brown – Soul Power (Orlando Voorn Souldub Edit)
Vinson – Moving U ft. Kesswa (Benedek Remix)
The Reflektor – Karaya(Moon)
Galcher Lustwerk – Wristbands
Vinson – Love The Sunshine ft. Sophiyah E (AshTreJinkins Remix)
AshTreJinkins – Skitz
The Reflektor – Mucaro(Night Owl)
Galcher Lustwerk – Rules Meant To Be Broken
Vinson – U and Me at 3:03 (Catch these Boundaries Vocal mix) feat Russell E.L. Butler
AshTreJinkins – Paradise Quotes

Live performance:

Vinson – Wake Up
Vinson – Effortlessly
Vinson – Break A Sweat

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SANTUARIO (11.18.23) with Vinson

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Jordan Downs feat. 03 Greedo

Stronger feat. 03 Greedo

Blending gorgeous house grooves and sweet melodies is our new mix by @cryscrosss. @orokoradio and @thelotradio resident, we're super excited to welcome back @cryscrosss to play at Papi Juice this Saturday, April 13. 

In her own words: "This mix oscillates between euphoria and utter chaos, captured through lush melodies juxtaposed with gritty bass. It reflects a current dilemma in many of our lives: maintaining a balance between the positive and negative while holding onto hope during challenging times. I hope this mix brings you as much joy as it brings me. Happy Aries season, and FREE Palestine!"

Papi Juice mix: cry$cross

Live At Happyfun Hideaway 05/25/2024

#gay #happy #fun #bewhoyouare #pride #feelgood

Gay Juice

The first half of RA.996 is Ron Trent's take on luxurious house.

As part of our countdown to RA.1000, a milestone in the 24-year history of RA's weekly mix series, we're switching up the usual format. The next few editions will pair two acts who complement each other's strengths, offering a fresh take on a particular community, scene or style. 

This week, we're zeroing in on Ron Trent and Ash Lauryn, two names who fly the flag high for old-school US house—a foundational pillar of the electronic underground. 

Trent takes the A-side. Hailing from Chicago, the birthplace of house, the pioneer is a master of finding the sweet spot where machine music meets organic instrumentation.  Listen to any DJ set or record in his extensive back catalogue and you'll find a wealth of exquisitely expressive melodies and deep, spiritual frequencies, making him the ideal narrator for any survey on house. (If you've only got a moment, sink into "Morning Factory," nine minutes of perfection.) 

Trent's return to the RA Podcast, 19 years after his debut in 2006, represents his many decades of expertise in fusing funk with gorgeous musicianship under the umbrella of heart-stirring house. Some may call it a masterclass but to us, it's just Trent doing what he does best.

Listened to as a whole, RA.996 is a powerful snapshot of house's elegance, class and most importantly, understated yet innately euphoric joy.

Find the interview and tracklist at ra.co/podcast/997

RA.996 Ron Trent

Part two of RA.996 comes from a modern-day house luminary. 

As part of our countdown to RA.1000, a milestone in the 24-year history of RA's weekly mix series, we're switching up the usual format. The next few editions will pair two acts who compliment each other's strengths, offering a fresh take on a particular community, scene or style.

This week, we're zeroing in on two names who fly the flag high for old-school, US  house—a foundational pillar of the electronic underground. The first half comes from Ron Trent, which you can read more about here. 

On the B-side is Ash Lauryn. Hailing from Detroit, she's a modern-day house savant. Her comprehensive understanding of the genre's history—knowledge gained from the Detroit greats who that inspired her—and her own inimitable blend of old-world soul meets new-school grooves make her a force to be reckoned with. 

A former RA contributor, Lauryn keeps it <i>real</i>, whether in the booth or beyond. A role model to a new generation of DJs, she can just as easily be found teaching workshops at Underground Music Academy in Detroit or sharing tricks of the trade in the green room at some of the best clubs in the world.

An unwavering champion of Black dance music, the Atlanta resident makes it a point to play as much Black American music as possible, as she told us in her 2019 podcast. Not much has changed since then. Her contribution to RA.996 spans favourites like Larry Heard, Mood II Swing, Byron The Aquarius, Moodymann, Ron Trent and plenty of Detroit heavy-hitters.

Listened to together, both mixes are a powerful snapshot of house's timeless elegance and, most importantly, understated yet innately euphoric joy.

Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/998

RA.996 Ash Lauryn

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Sabali 

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