Dope set! Wish I could have been there 🙌🏼

Check out my mix from Ocaso Festival 2021 

Ocaso Festival returns to Tamarindo, Costa Rica this January 6-9th, 2023

Last remaining tickets available at https://ocasofestival.com/

Live from Ocaso Festival 2022: Doc Martin

If there was a house DJ in America who could accurately claim to be the most important house DJ working today, it would be Doc Martin. But then, Doc would never accept such a title even if it happens to be true, because Doc is not only a legendary talent but a legendarily humble man. It is therefore with great pride and respect that we finally welcome Doc Martin to the Gangstercast for two solid hours of low rider funk.

Doc Martin’s live sets truly bring people together. The variation in his style of music is endless. What makes him so different from the rest? A unique ability to spin everything from deep house vocals that have much depth and meaning to us all in some way, to his funky tribal bass lines mixed with threads of acid, his passive collection of classics rare records that are only to be heard at his gigs.  When asked about what House music means to him, Doc’s opinion is one to take note of, “It's something that I became obsessed with in 86,and still am to this day. What other music has truly brought people from all over the world together. It put me on a different path emotionally, logically,and spiritually. I'm forever indebted to it.”

His viewpoint on the House Gangster movement is similarly wise, “What's fascinating about the whole House Gangster thing is that it goes beyond just one style of music. I see people from all styles of music,and different backgrounds who are into this. A community of people who are music first. On the outside looking in you would think it's just about banging beats. I think it's more of an attitude of pushing underground sounds from the past,and future. Skills are required for that, but also understanding of the music you are playing. People tend to play it safe but that isn't playing is it.”

Doc Martin has developed the respect as a house DJ that so many of us admire. It is this respect that keeps him constantly touring around the globe.  Doc’s association with DJ Sneak extends back for years and the duo continue to delight audiences with their 4 deck 2 mixer sets.

Speaking of his mix for the Gangstercast Doc comments, “This mix was recorded live at an underground in LA called Oxygen. The vibe was very good that night. I like a bit of everything.The sets that I enjoy are the ones, where I get to flow between styles. This [recording] was one of those nights.  One thing that I try to do is get caught in the moment. No planning mixes ahead. Just jump in feet first and trust yourself with what you do. Know your music and create with it.”

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My set from DJ Sneak's Disco Erotika Birthday Beats event recorded live in L.A. on November 16 2024. Watch this stream and get access to a library filled with mixes by Chicago's finest by subscribing to DJ Sneak's Monad channel here: https://monad.social/circle-preview/djsneak/

Mark Farina Live @ Sneak Beats Presents Disko Erotika Nov 16 2024

Recorded live at Smart Bar Chicago by CJ Larsen on Nov 30 2024. Hope you dig it!

Mark Farina B2B DJ Sneak Live At Smart Bar Nov 30 2024 Part One

Here is the live set from the Chicago family coming home DJ SNEAK, DERRICK CARTER & MARK FARINA play live at smart bar Chicago 

DJ SNEAK  x Mark Farina x Derrick Carter at Heroes of House Metro Pt. 2 & 3

We’re kicking off our official Prelude to the Playa mix series with a legendary selector: Mark Farina. This series sets the tone for Desert Hearts at Playa Ponderosa: a sonic warm-up for the dust, the forest, and the family vibes to come.

Expect deep grooves, soulful rhythms, and that signature Farina flavor that’s been moving dancefloors for decades. Whether you’re road-tripping to the fest or just vibing out under the trees, this one’s for you.

Join us 

Prelude to the Playa is an ongoing mix series from Desert Hearts, highlighting the artists who shape our sound and spirit. Stay tuned for more volumes dropping soon.

Desert Hearts Festival returns to Playa Ponderosa, AZ this July 4th weekend! 4 days of music, art, and radical self-expression under the pines. Join the tribe, dance with intention, and be part of the magic.

Tickets + info at: desertheartsfestival.us

Stream, share, and let the journey begin.

House, Techno, & Love... We Are All Desert Hearts

Mark Farina - Prelude to The Playa, Vol. 1

Chuck Daniels_Movement 2025

Raw Pipe

JIBES 2 - the adventure continues with the onset of tech humor delight by stereoimagery comes the after draw of real club hits for a smooth listening through for any tech hip audience. JIBES 2 is almost the real filler of stereoimagery. coming from the underground with real house measure these songs delight in dirty and raw with grit of saying they werent the charm of hamilton house musician stereoimagery saying he is just bringing on the booty to believe in. Singles like U FALL or Maybe If We, add to real singer aspect. B Sides My baby & fever are the real grit of rugged and dirty raw that lets acid and jive become one. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

Eight Two - Stereoimagery

DERRICK CARTER

Boiler Room w/ Todd Terry & Dj Sneak

[Broadcasted on 6th May 2013]

Tracklist & video at boilerroom.tv

DJ Sneak 55 min Boiler Room mix

Chuck Daniels
Since its emergence in the mid-late 1980s in Detroit, techno music has spread like wildfire across the world music scene, igniting the talents of aspiring artists seeking to leave an indelible mark on this ever-changing, competitive genre. With its driving, repetitive rhythms and diversified style, techno has become the craze of the music industry, attracting millions of fans across the globe. For those who want to delve into the techno scene, the journey would be incomplete without an exploration into the musical creations by one of Detroit’s best: Chuck Daniels. His passion for music began at an early age while listening to the vinyl hits of the 80s on his dad’s turntable, soaking in a smorgasbord of musical styles. He remembers his love of the 90s at Record Time and Melodies & Memories, where he eagerly waited for the latest and greatest releases to emerge. Unlike the media frenzy of the 21st century where music can be accessed at one’s fingertips, Daniels credits these stores for their vital contribution to the culture of the times and the dissemination of music to the public. On his travels through pop genres, Chuck was then exposed to the sounds of soul. Imbedded in soul music are roots of African-American gospel music, rhythm ‘n’ blues, and jazz, and so this too became part of Chuck’s steady diet. All this, together with influences of techno, New York and Chicago house, and the rich sounds of music legends like Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan, contributed to Daniels’ immersion into the melting pot of popular music. 
We can trace Daniels’ career back to his teens when he and his best friend, Ross Reimer, began mixing music after school on Ross’s Technics 1200’s and Numark mixer. These daily encounters eventually culminated into a co-owned DJ company. Hooked up throughout the greater Detroit area, Daniels and Reimer became the “go to guys” for weddings, parties, and clubs of all types—you name it—they played it, from soup to nuts, tailor-made for their specific clients. As time went on, the routine became monotonous and unfulfilling for Daniels. In 1993, he attended his first rave and his life changed forever. He surrounded himself with the best in the business, beginning with Dean Major, known for his Syst3m parties. This led to his first party, Can You Dance to My Beat? 

Daniels’ deep-seeded love for music, coupled with his fire in the belly to craft his own creations, could no longer be ignored. He made a life-changing decision to sell his portion of the DJ business to Reimer in order to compose and produce his own music. Captivated by music of the underground, Daniels took a giant leap of faith and took a 180 degree turn into the world of techno. Quickly, he devised a plan to build a production studio in the basement of his residence in Detroit, Michigan. This is where the magic begins for Daniels, as he separates from all the distractions of the world to mold his musical masterpieces. In 2002, Daniels’ label, Sampled Detroit, debuted and the rest is history. Although his path has not always been easy, Daniels has had a wealth of input and support for his label from colleagues such as Jason Hodges, Wally Callerio, and Dimitri Max. The collaboration with other artists in the field continues to kindle his creative juices, fifteen years since the birth of Sampled Detroit. From the remix of “Good Luck” for Kevin Saunderson’s Inner City, to his collaborations with music legends such as Amp Fiddler, Claude Young, Mike Clark, and Oliver Dollar, to name a few, Daniels keeps an energetic production schedule. Most recently, Daniels’ remix for Seth Troxler’s imprint, Play It Say It reached #1 on Beatport and top 5 in Ibiza. Undeniably, Daniels is riding high and revving up to take the motor city techno town to its highest level. Stay tuned and listen up, cause the best is yet to come!

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