@ronlikehell

Introduce yourself? Preferred pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 

Hello. 
Welcome to my pipipi q&a. 
He/Him 
Bedstuy, Brooklyn-NY

1 fun fact about yourself? 

My enthusiasm for music of all kinds is appreciated by people who hear me talk about it and present it through my dj’ing. That is my little super power. It provides fun for others. I keep striving to be interesting with that as best I can. 

How is everything going with you right now?

Anxiety tries to get the best of me but I still wake up and want people to gather and dance it out, hug it out, respectfully talk it out! As a very personal and shy person, I am very restless and still want to perform in front of people again as soon as it is safe to do so. Having the opportunity to create a mix for pipipi was super helpful. I hope I can connect with your followers in making them happy with this mix. The joy in making this was very therapeutic for me. Thank you. 

Any fun predictions for 2021?

I love crystal balls and the idea of seeing beyond however I treasure the moment at hand tremendously. It’s all you got so whatever move one makes today, that action potentially creates a step forward for their better tomorrow. With that said, if all goes to plan, collectively we can boogie together sooner than much later. That is my hope :)

Who currently inspires your music-wise?

As of late, my newest obsession on the decks and studio..well...just gonna mention them all up in no particular order...Fred P, Deep Creep, Matrixxman, Sleep D, Zvrra, E-Saggila, Furtive, Prince (forever!), Roza Terenzi, Francois K and Daniel Fisher’s artistry plus attention to detail in his productions.
What was your first gig? How did it go? 

It's all getting so fuzzy. Sorry. One of the earliest gigs that stands out was in 1996, dj’ing in a bookstore on a Sunday afternoon. The party was called Turntable Jazz. Felt great to spin my downtempo & soul records to a crew who were coming down and getting blazed up surrounded by books and the smell of coffee. I want to see more of that in the scene. Dance music and DJ culture should not be limited to getting crazy in a dark room. 

Describe your favorite thing to drink and how it makes you feel?

Watermelon justice with basil or mint or both will do. It’s quite an elixir that comforts my head immediately.

Why do you think it's important to share music?

People love to know what other people do and what motivates them to do so. That curiosity is special particularly when it comes to what we enjoy in sound and how it affects our daily life. Music has always been a safe go-to place. From dancing around alone at home by yourself or surrounded by people at a party, a rise in heart rate while enjoying sound offers introspective relief. I strive to make this happen as often as possible. Sharing music is the best cosmic medicine there is. 

What do your parents think about the music you make?

My parents were party people back in the 1970s so disco and finger snapping music was always playing on the turntable and radio. They always sensed I would work in the music industry somehow so they really like seeing me having genuine fun just as I did when I was young. 

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

Less dependence on the alcohol industry. More connections with community organizations and idealism that is non corporate that are supported and suggested by attendees of dance parties. If people really want “that feeling to last” then people need to approach giving back without asking for anything in return. One idea is to not party too hard and leave the club and go straight to the streets and put trash away, help people in need get their food…. the labor of love has infinite value and impact.

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Ron Like Hell - 77˚F

Doc Tom Mix for Dublab's En Plein Air w/ Matt McDermott, 11.10.2023

Tracklist:

Pent & Eric Frye – Hyper V5 (Eric Frye’s Gak Life Version)
Surgical Navigation – Mikrokollagen
Beatrice Dillon – 2020
Bas Dobbelear – Atoms
Audio Werner – Morgens
Steevio – Release
Thomas Brinkmann – 1010
Color Plus – Speedfoto
Roman Flügel – Die Hoehle
Jochem Paap – Jn-Klkkn
Curtis Roads – Now
Stephan Mathieu – Full Swing (Kit Clayton Edit)
Maxime Denuc – Edo
Fosse Active – I. 160 Yff..
Andreas Tilliander – Utan Titel 03
Submania – Schwungrad, Untitled
Shelley Parker – Let the Body A
RDS – U-47-DNS
Gimmik – Cabcrab
Benjamin Brunn – Dot Obsession
Nonplace Urban Field – Whimp
To Rococo Rot – Kölner Brett 12
Thomas Fehlmann – Superflowing

En Plein Air @ Dublab 11.10.2023

The inimitable Kranky Ltd, live from LA once a month. 
https://www.nts.live/shows/kranky/episodes/kranky-11th-january-2024

Kranky 110124

An hour a month from LA label Total Stasis, responsible for releases by Ramzi, Aquarian Foundation, Anom Vitruv, Elysia Crampton, Bobo Eyes & Plush Throw, CS + Kreme, Fmvee, Second Language, Regularfantasy, Private Lesson, Alexi Baris, Laila Sakini, and Sebastiano Carghini.
 
https://www.nts.live/shows/total-stasis/episodes/total-stasis-23rd-january-2024

Total Stasis 230124

Nought To Do w/ Raf Reza (26/1/24)

Building on a traditional relationship of radio and experimental sonic art, the class Akustische Kunst, conducted by Phillip Schulze @ Klang und Realität produced a show that reflects their connection to the human voice within the intersections of art and science.
All pieces by the artists involved:

    David Hanraths
    Fjodor Gladilin
    Hendrik Klatte
    Ioannis Theocharis
    EZB (Thomas Meckel, Josephine Stamer)
    Leila Zaman Ahmadi
    Phillip Schulze
    Shuoxin Tan

With text by:

    Clarence Barlow
    Roland Barthes
    John Cage
    Adriana Cavarero
    Gilles Deleuze und Felix Guattari
    Descript
    Mladen Dolar
    Felix Ensslin
    Brigitte Felderer
    Bijan Jalali
    Friedrich Kittler
    Brandon LaBelle
    Mara Mills
    Norie Neumark
    Wikipedia

Dramaturgy and Production: Fjodor Gladilin, David Hanraths, Hendrik Klatte, Josephine Stamer

In cooperation with the Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf.
Akustische Kunst. A seminar conducted by Phillip Schulze in the master's program Klang & Realität at the Institut für Musik und Medien.

https://klang-und-realitaet.rsh-duesseldorf.de/
https://www.rsh-duesseldorf.de/en/institutes/institute-for-music-and-media/
https://www.rsh-duesseldorf.de/

The Plural Of Voices w/ Akustische Kunst

"Raga Vibrations" is a monthly selection of Indian music curated by Greg Davis. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/raga-vibrations/episodes/raga-vibrations-16th-march-2024

Raga Vibrations 160324

An hour of music with my dear friend Jai ( @milkmankind ) from Bombay (Mumbai), India: 
“I’ve created this one-hour mix for my dear friend Valesuchi in honor of my late neighbor, the Hindustani Classical legend Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma. As a child, I was inspired by the sound of his santoor every morning as he played various ragas and hosted legends like Ustad Zakir Hussain and Pandit Ravi Shankar. Through this mix, I pay homage to the remarkable music and unforgettable memories from my childhood. Growing up next to a legend and witnessing greatness every morning was a true blessing. I hope you enjoy it.”

Tracklist:
Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma	- Mishra Mand Dhun
Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Jugalbandi - Jhinjhoti
USTAD ALLA RAKHA & ZAKIR HUSSAIN - TABLA
Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pt. Ravi Shankar	- Asa Bhairav
Lalit – Teentaal - Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma - Surya Namaska

Basic Needs with Valesuchi's Special Guest - Jai (Milkman)

Cabourles, Written and Produced by Hashtaga
Mastered by Oiva Ukko

Chapelle

For communication : www.instagram.com/_defvult_?igsh=M…aXo3d3R6eWZxNg== Thank you all
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Nought To Do w/ Raf Reza (26/1/24)

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