musclecars, composed of Craig Handfield & Brandon Weems, are staples in NYC’s House scene and beyond, through their party-turned-label Coloring Lessons, effervescent sets on The Lot Radio, and increasingly acclaimed productions. Following a series of releases on both their Coloring Lessons and toucan sounds, their newest offering, ‘Shelter (Building It, Still)’ burrows deeper into their love of grooving, soulful sounds, featuring a remix from Prescription co-founder Ron Trent.

Opening the release, ‘Prelude (Building It, Still) sees the duo combine gorgeous piano licks and intimate field recordings for a moving start to the EP. ‘Shelter’, which features vocalist and previous collaborator Brandon Markell Holmes follows, brings together propulsive synths and knocking drum work alongside Holmes’ captivating vocal performance.

‘We Go Home Together’ is a slab of beautiful deep house, bringing emotive saxophones, shuffling drums, and dreamlike pads together effortlessly for over seven blissful minutes. Closing out the EP is Ron Trent’s energetic remix of ‘Shelter’, which sees the veteran inject bouncing basslines, swinging percussion, and an evolving arrangement to the original track.

musclecars ’Shelter (Building It, Still)’ drops 17th September on Coloring Lessons Records.

A1 Shelter (Feat. Brandon Markell Holmes) - PREVIEW

B1 Shelter (Ron Trent Remix) - PREVIEW

B2 Prelude (Building It, Still) - PREVIEW

Herb's Dj & Music career spans over 3 decades. He has played at clubs, Loft-Parties & special events all over NYC. He began playing abroad in 2004 & has been touring Japan annually since 2008. His experiences clubbing in  NYC at legendary hotspots the likes of the Paradise Garage, Danceteria, the Roxy & The Shelter inform his diverging musical acumen. He counts  Djs Larry Levan, GrandMaster Flash, Timmy Regisford, along with his  musical up-bringing and Bronx/Caribbean roots  as influencing his Soulful, Poly-Rhythmatic, Master-mixing style. He’s held residencies at: Together In Spirit, Frank's Lounge & other NYC hotspots,  and along with Dj Kim Lightfoot, founded the legendary underground party: AMADI at Ray Hands Loft-A in Brooklyn NY.  Most recently he has joined the Love & Respect family.

Donate to Herb Martin

PayPal: hmamadiny@gmail.com or djherbmartin@gmail.com

Venmo: @herbmartin@amadiny

Cash App: $hm1203

Follow Herb Martin

FB: facebook.com/amadi.herb.martin OR  facebook.com/herbmartin

Instagram: djherbmartin_amadi

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mixcloud.com/djherbmartin-AMADI
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Follow Herb & experience the Muzik, the Magic & the Love, AMADI...Rejoice!

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 034: Herb Martin Love & Respect x Amadi

Kourtney, aka Rose Kourts, is a Brooklyn-based DJ, party-starter, and dance floor fixture hailing from North Carolina. She’s made a name for herself with her dynamic sets and the infectious energy she brings to her performances. She plays from the heart, encouraging listeners and dancers to go on a journey of movement, connection, and emotional release through her signature blend of crunchy, funky, groovy, hype, and hypnotic selections. 

She can regularly be found setting off Brooklyn’s dance floors - performing alongside luminaries in house and techno, throwing events, collaborating with fellow local artists, and putting out label and radio mixes. She is a co-founder and resident of Sweet Kicks, a community-focused DIY party with sounds straddling house and rave, and of In Bloom, which centers around the joy of blooming forth on a pulsing dance floor. Additionally, she is the mastermind behind a NOW compilation-inspired party of feel-good music that brings unpretentious, nostalgic favorites to the club. 

Follow Rose Kourts On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rose.kourts
Venmo: @kourtney-woodward

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 039: Rose Kourts

Kilopatrah Jones is a Haitian dj born and raised In Queens, NYC. Kilo weaves house, techno and jungle together to lose or find yourself on the dance floor. No stranger to rhythm, beats & grooves, Kilopatrah plays tracks to make a dancer out of everyone.

Follow Kilopatrah on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kilopatrah?utm_medium=copy_link

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 040: Kilopatrah Jones

Marco Weibel is an NYC based DJ / Radio Host / Music Curator whose career spans over a decade. Originally from Singapore, he is one of the brightest selectors to have emerged out of the burgeoning South-East Asian scene. Known for his deep crates, eclectic mixing style and dance floor shaking DJ sets, Marco has his finger on the pulse for what’s been bubbling in the underground or loved for years, taking influence from the spirit of Paradise Garage / The Shelter in NYC, to Plastic People / Deviation in London, he keeps his ear low to the ground.

Renowned worldwide for co-hosting the 6 year strong radio show ‘DTW FM’ via The Lot Radio (recorded live every Saturday 12pm - 2pm EST), the show, 300+ episodes deep, is an essential resource for music lovers across the globe and has developed a cult listenership; a heavy emphasis on connecting the dots between new and old music across the sound spectrum, hosting regular guests and showcasing emerging fresh talent. Some previous guests include Yaeji, Byron The Aquarius, AceMo, Scratcha DVA, Jitwam, amongst others! 

Marco has DJ mixes, features and radio shows on platforms such as NTS Radio, Worldwide FM, Crack Magazine, Red Light Radio, Vans CH66, Red Bull Music Academy, Freunde von Freunden (FvF). 
His DJing has brought him across the globe to select cultural institutions and top venues such as Public Records (NYC), Good Room (NYC), Razzmatazz (Barcelona), Potatohead (Bali), Dimensions Festival (Croatia), Art Basel (Miami), Singapore Jazz Festival, Art Dubai, to name a few.
Spearheading US operations, Marco is also a core member of music label/collective Darker Than Wax, which has been constantly pushing the boundaries of underground/leftfield music, and supported by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Bradley Zero, Lefto and many more.

Follow Marco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcoweibel/?hl=en

Coloring Lesson Mix Series 041: Marco Weibel

Butter started DJing in 1997 and soon after was hosting a pirate FM radio show and producing parties while underage, which paved the way to a gig at 3Com Park as a young DJ. He has since contributed to many facets of music and dance culture: hosted shows for online radio (NTS, The Lot), organized parties in several continents, worked in record stores, directed event artwork and visuals, produced at TV show on rave culture (90s), and played in both illegal and carefully crafted venues (Cedar Room, Brilliant Corners, Nowadays). 

Over the last 25 years he developed an affinity for deep, unique and uncommon music while maintaining his original philosophy of the craft — a focus on the dancefloor — without modern forms of self-promotion. Today he freelances and works with The Mixtape Club as music and design director.

** The audio is recorded from a recently made normal bias cassette tape limited to 90 minutes

Follow Butter and The Mixtape Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_mixtape_club/?hl=en

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 044: Butter

Alyssa is a New York based graphic designer, record shop regular, and occasional DJ who takes her time between sets to carefully collect and select music to fit each setting. Her style can best be described as free-form, and it's not uncommon for her to mix in a different genre with every other track she puts on. While that sounds erratic, it always comes together to create a smooth, cohesive soundscape.

For this mix, you can expect a blend of percussive ballads, soulful synth pop, and other heartfelt grooves that are perfect for these dog days of summer.

Follow Alyssa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alyssa_stowers/?hl=en

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 045: Alyssa Stowers

Few DJs could adequately represent the last three decades of New York
nightclub history - no less do so with such iconic credentials as Justin
Strauss. Since he was 17, when his first band was signed to Island Records, Justin has had a career that reads like a Who’s-Who of the music scene, spinning at nearly every dance club that you’d ever want to go to. 

Starting as DJ at New York’s legendary Mudd Club, he spun his way through The Ritz, Limelight, Area, Tunnel, M.K., Life, Centro Fly and more, pioneering his own distinctive sound, and becoming one of the most sought-after remixers and
producers not just in New York, but in the world. He has worked with the
gamut of artists - Depeche Mode, Hot Chip, Sergio Mendez, Tina Turner,
Jimmy Cliff, B-52s, Luther Vandross, 808 State, Malcolm McClaren, Skinny Puppy, Goldfrapp, LCD Soundsystem to name a few and on over 200 records!

Much of the new dance crowd that goes to hear Justin DJ today, doesn’t
necessarily know his history; they simply love his spinning because he
always keeps them dancing and surprised, seamlessly mixing between
choice classics, delectable rarities and innovative beats. For Justin, no genre or style is off-limits – he can and will mix anything, so long as he can keep the crowd enthralled. His self-proclaimed mission is “connecting the dots” between what might otherwise seem disparate musical periods and styles, while introducing exciting new sounds. He does so with infectious passion, subverting preconceptions about what’s old and new, and inspiring young DJs with his masterful skill and ever-youthful spirit.

But Justin Strauss doesn’t stop there. As half of the production duos,
Whatever/Whatever and A/JUS/TED, he continued to produce and mix
records, working on remixes for the likes of Hot Chip, William Onyeabor,LCD Soundsystem, Blood Orange, Holy Ghost!, Franz Ferdinand, Beyonce. Working on new projects Extra Credit with Joe Goddard of Hot Chip & Marcus Marr, and with Max Pask under their Each Other moniker, whose debut E.P.’s
were mixed by Soulwax and released on their Deewee label, with new

releases coming soon. Touring the world Dj’ing at Panorama Bar in Berlin, Robert Johnson in Frankfurt, Zunkunft in Zurich to name a few. In fact, he doesn’t stop at all.

Photo by: Seze Devres

Follow Justin On instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/justinstrauss1/?hl=en

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 046: Justin Strauss

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

Eli Goldstein’s career spans 20+ years on the decks and beyond.  Best known as half of EFUNK purveyors SOUL CLAP, Eli wears many hats in the music universe.  He runs SOUL CLAP RECORDS, one of Mixmag’s 10 most influential disco labels of the last decade.  He hosts a monthly radio show on New York City’s THE LOT RADIO.  He’s one of the founders of BLACK FLAMINGO, a plant based taqueria and discotheque in Brooklyn.  And he spins eclectic, vinyl oriented sets and curates a 7” record series called HOUSE ON 45.

Through it all, Eli’s mission has been to share music that feels like the past, but sounds like the future.  Music that makes you move your body and feel something in your soul.  But music is not always enough, and Eli strives to make a positive impact on the world around him by working with DJS 4 CLIMATE ACTION to support the earth, is currently working towards an M.S. in Climate Science and Policy at Bard College’s Center For Environmental Policy, and working as a researcher at A GREENER FESTIVAL. He also works with GIVE A BEAT to promote social justice and THE LOOPLAB to empower Womxn and People of Color in the media arts.

Follow Eli On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulclapeli/

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 050: Eli Soul Clap

Kayo is a filmmaker, who currently works for VICE News. Still, Kayo started his career in the NYC underground dance scene as In intern for EMOTIVE RECORDS, then KINGSTREET RECORDS, where he was hired after college. 

He would eventually become a record slinger at SATELLITE RECORDS NYC and club owner of 667 BarGalleryLounge, Brooklyn.
While at 667 he created BKNY party with Tyrone Francis (Blak N Yello) along with residents Donna Edwards and Lil Ray. 

Kayo likes playing the background
facilitating and supporting others in the NYC // Brooklyn scene.

Follow Kayo On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayo667/?hl=en

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 051: Kayo

Karlala, best known as the proprietor of the bright pink sound system seen all over NYC, grew up amidst the San Francisco Bay Area rave explosion of 1990s before moving to NYC in 2003 and has been close to the music ever since as a dancer, producer, DJ, sound engineer, synth designer, and organizer as one third of the party Sweet Kicks. This mix is a celebration of 20 years on the dance floors of NYC. To many more!

Track list: 

Duke - So In Love With You (A Capella)
Roboterwerke - High On Tech
Andromeda Orchestra - Kano Line Dance
Mofak - Funky Party (Instrumental) 
Kerri Chandler - Atmospheric Beats
Side Effect - It’s Got To Be Love
Carolyn Harding - Gonna Get Your Love 
Greg Phillinganes - Come As You Are
Strafe - Set it Off (Party Starter Mix)
Boytronic - Bryllyant
Patrick Cowley - Sea Hunt
Underground Resistance - Transition (A Capella)
Ingrained Instincts - We are Here to Fly (with Daksinamurti)
Cameo - It’s Serious 
Miss Alicia & Karlala - Hydraulic Dog
Karlala - Tool 1235
Jomanda - Don’t You Want My Love 
Martin Circus - Disco Circus 
Kano - It’s a War
Roman Flügel - Parade D’Amour
Storm Queen - Look Right Through
Joe Sample - Night Flight
Esther Perel - Life Energy (Tool)
New Composers - The Sputnik Of Life
Karlala - Love Beacon (Miami Mix)
Ace of Base - Dancer in a Daydream
Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives - (Frankie Knuckles & David Morales remix) 
Summer Baby - Dark Matter
Karlala - Ambient Works

Follow Karlala On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karlalamusic/

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 052: Karlala

Zarina (Sarah Zarina Hakani) is a Shi'a Muslim multidisciplinary artist from Atlanta, GA, based in Brooklyn, NY. From MoMA PS1 to her friends' backyards, Zarina keeps things warm and playful through her hometown selections, blissed-out vocals, and unpredictable explosions.  

Recorded during Ramadan, this mix holds the complexity, nostalgia, and future-building power of the month. Zarina blends genres with power and purpose. Expect some electro, hard drums, bollywood, breaks, and more as you traverse through a soundscape that calls to the hypnotic stillness, textured reflection, and wacky celebration leading up to Eid. 

Zarina volunteers with @8ballcommunity, is the artist-in-residence at @risolab, co-founded @reconstructedmag, and a partner in party series @lifesavers_nyc.

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 053: Zarina

Russell E.L Butler is a Bermudian artist living in New York. Their current projects include a residency with The Lot Radio, Deep Exposure - survey of deep listening practices, an EP and Album on T4T Luv NRG, coming soon, and DJing all over New York and abroad. This mix reflects some selections from their most recent set at the Garten at Berghain.

Tracklist: 
Interlove - Family of Few
Fuk Dat (Instrumental Remix) - Sagat 
Car Show - Max Watts
Gurners Choice - Idjut Boys
Secret mixes ffixes 15 - The Fantasy
Fall Back - Factory Floor
Alone - Remain
Personal Grooves - The Dance
Out in the Open - Andrés
Trope 2 - DJ Autopay
No Regrets - Claude Young
Easy Going - Nico Lahs
Listen to the Music - E.B.E.
Twilight - DKMA
Black River - Roy Davis Jr.
Phenomenal Woman - Craig Alexander

Follow Russell on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/russellelbutler/

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 055: Russell E.L. Butler

Introducing Anónima, a dynamic force in Atlanta’s underground club scene. With an unwavering passion for the early foundations of electronic music, they have shaped the soundscape with their magnetic sets since 2015.

Utilizing DJing as a tool to facilitate space for others, Anónima founded Unruly in 2021; a DIY techno party that serves to celebrate, but above all else, amplify Black and Brown artists.

Anónima's journey has led a residency at The Soundtable (RIP), Banshee, and performed at acclaimed venues such as Elsewhere, Nowadays, Jupiter Disco, Trans Pecos, and Domicile Miami. Their aim is to provide a haven on the dance floor, where boundaries dissolve. Anónima's sets are more than just sonic experiments; they are catalysts for unabashed joy.

@anonimami
instagram.com/anonimami

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 056: Anónima

DJ and Producer Aanandi is a classic native New Yorker. At age 6 she grew an obsession with music and began building her collection of wide ranging genres. She was first introduced to the nightlife scene as a club photographer in Chelsea during her High School years. 

In 2011, she started DJing and Producing then soon after secured her first residency at National Underground and began hosting parties at various venues across Manhattan and Brooklyn under Divingstation.fm. This culminated in 2014 with the creation of the DIY warehouse party ‘La Lune’ where she curated art installations with live performances and mesmerizing DJ sets featuring Anthony Shakir, Brendon Moeller, Marcos Cabral and more. 

After an impressive run, she took a break from the music scene and made a comeback in the past year DJing, Producing and co-running the experimental Morphism parties.  “My approach to Djing is to harmonize the space, moment and time with groovy driving undertones while balancing light and dark elements to ignite the dancefloor without being bounded by a single genre. “I like to feel the crowd’s energy while simultaneously expressing myself”. Her passion for multi-genres has no bounds, playing a mix of House to Techno, Electro, Dub, Garage, Breaks, Italo/New Wave, and more. 

Recently, she put out an EP via Bandcamp titled ‘MoodSwings’ with dreamy electro sounds and nostalgic ambient elements.“The concept behind ‘MoodSwings’ is to create music that resonates with my current emotions and state of mind”.

Follow Aanandi on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheeky.nando?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 057: Aanandi

With over two decades of electronic music eminence, Eli Escobar has confirmed his place amongst dance music greats. With an unparalleled record collection of handpicked gems and curveball productions, Escobar guides revellers through the heartbeat of music, from the past to the future. 
 
Always looking forward and keeping step with evolving generational tastes, Escobar has redefined his sound in recent years. As an acquainted DJ & Producer, the dance music veteran cut his teeth into the epicentre of 1990’s New York City hedonism and set the foundations for an admirable career. Releasing music on influential labels such as Phonica, Razor n Tape, Defected’s ‘Classic’ and his very own label imprint Night People, only gives a snapshot into the depth of his discovery. 
 
Spanning over more than 20 years, the influence and presence of Eli Escobar is undeniable in every corner of dance music. As a selector he has appeared on a variety of influential platforms including BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Resident Advisor's Exchange Podcast, Boiler Room, Mixmag ‘The Lab’ and The Lot Radio, only to name a few. Likewise transporting his sound to dancefloors across the world with residencies at House of Yes, Le Bain, Battlehymn and beyond. 
 
Globally respected and recognised as a forward thinking producer, Escobar’s output steps beyond conventional dance music with remix work for the likes of Lana Del Rey, M.I.A., Honey Dijon, Cakes Da Killa and many more. Now heading into 2023 Eli looks to stay true to his musical progression.

Follow Eli Escobar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliescobarnyc/

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 058: Eli Escobar

Beraber is the moniker of Amsterdam-based producer and DJ Barış Akardere. With a background in producing hip-hop/beats and composing for film and commercials, he ventured into more uptempo territories a few years ago. Since then, he has released music through labels like Release/Sustain, Lagaffe Tales, Semi Delicious and Carista’s United Identities imprint, and made appearances on revered platforms such as Dekmantel, Red Light
Radio, Boiler Room, and NTS. Always adding bits to his studio setup, from vintage drum machines to classic analog and FM synths, his sound is constantly evolving. Rather than sticking to one specific style, he looks for a certain soulful, emotive and introspective
feeling in the music he makes and plays - proof of which you can find in his productions, DJ sets and monthly radioshow Gentle Actions; on RRFM.on RRFM.

As a DJ he plays in clubs and festivals throughout the Netherlands, having just recently debuted at prominent festivals such as Lowlands and Best Kept Secret, as well as renowned Amsterdam nightclub De School. This mix for Coloring Lessons reflects some selections from one of this summer’s longer gigs.

Follow Beraber on Instagram: @berabermusic
https://soundcloud.com/beraber

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 059: Beraber

Rob Manga is one of the longest running selectors from Amsterdam. His fundamentals were set in the 90’s and early 00’s, where he played at numerous legendary venues and parties. His multi genre approach in his dj sets stems from an era of musical culture and wisdom. His roots can be felt in a broad influence of raw soulful music. Rob also partnered up with many national and international artists. As an artist he is well respected in the club and dancing community worldwide. He had appearances at stapled events like Berghain Panorama Bar, ‘’Milkshake Festival’’, ‘’Lowlands’’, ‘’Pride Amsterdam’’ “IsBurning Amsterdam, “Paradiso Amsterdam and ‘’Glitterbox’’. As an entrepreneur he was on the frontline of successful nights like ‘’Lost Grooves’’, ‘’Legends’’ and ‘’I Love Vinyl’’. He is a creative mind who is passionate about sharing his love for dance music across the globe.

RESIDENCE: Bambino, Paris France 
		     Sublime, Amsterdam 
		     Summer Dance Forever, Amsterdam Netherlands
		
 
SOUNDCLOUD: www.soundcloud.com/mangarob
 
MIXCLOUD: www.mixcloud.com/RobManga
 
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/djrobmanga

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 060: Rob Manga

Ocean People stands for a lifetime of musical exploration – and a pandemic reinvention.

Growing up far north in Helsinki, Sampo aka Ocean People fell in love with hip hop and DJing at the age of 13. A decade later, as DJ Anonymous, he was sharing bills with De La Soul, The Roots & Common. He was also traveling to play cities across Europe. Tours later extended to Asia & North America – first NYC booking was at beloved & long-gone APT.

A childhood spent with hip hop stimulated a voracious appetite for adjacent sounds. By 2000, Sampo had partnered with friends to start Lifesaver, a specialist record shop. It was popular with locals and visitors alike. J-Dilla, Moodymann and countless others all dropped some hard-earned €€€ there.
He was also falling deeper in love with disco, house and their intercontinental variants. This was a personal revelation, as it led to a full appreciation of collective dance floor joy. It is also the origin story of Ocean People.

The idea existed dormant for years, as Sampo focused on business outside the DJ realm. In the isolation of the pandemic, inspiration struck hard. This resulted in a new course of musical action, under a new pseudonym.

Since then, Ocean People has built a shared home base called HRD Underground Workshop. It's a purpose-built IRL space that explores co-operative action and high-fidelity sound. HRD also streams curated live recordings on its Soundcloud platform.
In the booth, Ocean People aspires to always deliver timeless, emotive dance music, weaved into expansive narrative arches. No matter the setting, collective joy remains the singular goal.


LINKS
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sampo_ocean_people

Soundcloud collection https://soundcloud.com/hrd_broadcasting_system/sets/ocean_people

HRD Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hrd_broadcasting_system

HRD Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/hrd_broadcasting_system

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 061: Ocean People

With exceptional DJ skills, music production talent, and a knack for extraordinary events, DJ Said has dedicated himself to music for nearly three decades. Growing up with his family’s record collection and influences from his global travels, Said has crafted his own unique underground sound. His influences range from Afrobeat, Highlife Jazz, Disco, and the other global sounds he absorbed during his formative years in Lagos.  In the mid 80’s, Said was immersed in the London underground parties gaining firsthand experience of the scene.  Said went on to launch his Fatsouls Productions imprint in San Francisco in 1999.  His monthly Atmosfere events which features world-class artists helped revolutionized the San Francisco nightlife scene.  His extensive discography includes releases on his own Fatsouls Records, Wave Music, Ibadan Records and Chez Music to name a few.  Said’s contributions to music and art have earned him recognition worldwide.

Follow DJ Said on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fatsoulsrecords/?hl=en

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 062: DJ Said

Pew Fellowship recipient, King James Britt (his real name) is a 30+ year, producer, composer, performer and educator in electronic music. As a composer and producer, his practice has lead to collaborations with the likes of De La Soul, Alarm Will Sound Orchestra, Saul Williams, director Michael Mann (Miami Vice) and many others, as well as being called for remixes from an eclectic list of giants, including, Meredith Monk, Solange to Calvin Harris. Most recently collaborating with MacArthur Fellow, Tyshawn Sorey for a recently released album project. In his role as performer, he has travelled globally playing thousands of venues and festivals, including, AfroPunk (NYC), Berghain (Berlin), MoogFest (Durham), Le Guess Who Festival (Utrecht) and The Kitchen (NYC). King was also the original DJ for the Grammy Award winning Digable Planets.
His curatorial work has been seen in many collaborations with the likes of MoMA PS1, Philadelphia Museum of Art and most recently Carnegie Hall. Blacktronika : Afrofuturism In Electronic Music, is a new lecture course at UCSD, created by Professor King Britt, researching and honoring the people of color, who have pioneered groundbreaking genres within the electronic music landscape. Genres span from Chicago House, Detroit Techno and Drum & Bass music. Using his position in the industry, the class has been attended by many, including Questlove, Julian Priester and Flying
Lotus. King remains one of the go to authorities on Afrofuturism in music.

Follow King Britt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingbritt/?hl=en

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 063: King Britt

"Ladiez Drink Free" is the dynamic trio of Mariposa, Drupe Jam, and Perna. These three Florida-raised DJ’s met in Brooklyn, immediately bonding over their passionate experiences through music and how much it means to them. Since beginning to playing collectively in 2022, their sound has become known for its eccentric vocals and hypnotic basslines, resulting in a controlled chaos that entices you. Their individual eclectic tastes find common ground in the ability to create unexpected sets that are flirtatious yet grounding, alluring yet bracing, and unpredictable as they are nostalgic. They recently began a new residency at Bossa Nova Civic Club, where they aim to deliver monthly on their motto "Great Rax, Great Trax." This mix, recorded using 2 turntables and 2 CDJ 350s, showcases their love for blending various eras of music, wandering through classic yet fresh sounds.

Follow Ladies Drink Free on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ladiezdrinkfree/

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 064: Ladiez Drink Free

Mari Ella is a DJ, dancer, podcast host and all around artist originally from Vienna, Austria. A dancer and clubhead since the mid/late 90s, she moved to New York in 2004 and immersed herself into the NYC club scene and culture, and was fortunate to have been guided by members of New York’s Dance Fusion Crew early on.

Transitioning from dancer to DJ in 2018, she has since played at multiple venues in NYC, such as Public Records, Elsewhere, Jupiter Disco to name a few. Outside of New York, her blend of Deep & Soulful House as well as Soul, Funk and Disco has taken her to Dante’s Hi-Fi Miami, Portland, Houston, Philly, Denver and Detroit.

Internationally, she has played in Paris, London, Amsterdam, Zurich & Vienna & Mexico. Influenced by how DJs like Rich Medina, Spinna, Reborn, Marcellus Pittman, Theo Parrish; to name a few - control a dancefloor, her deep sound prioritizes the dancers in the dark room in front of the speaker. 

In 2022 she started her own party DEEP WATERS - a deep & soulful house music experience - in Brooklyn, NY.

In addition, she hosts and produces the podcast DANCE TO THE MUSIC, focusing on the meaning and importance of “dance” in dance music. It is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

She is currently working on her first production which she plans to release in spring 2024.

Follow Mari Ella on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/its_mari_ella/

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 065: Mari Ella

We're starting off the Coloring Lessons Mix Series a little differently in the wake of our current global situation. We urge ya’ll to donate if you can during this hard time. A lot of us rely solely on gigs / nightlife related revenue to support ourselves, and with everything cancelled, we want to make sure we stick together and look out for each other in such a difficult time. Thank ya’ll for your support- stay positive, stay safe, and tap in.

Normally, we'll have the artists venmo / paypal / cash app links below, but musclecars are choosing to have donations from this mix sent over to our two brooklyn home bases', nowadays & mood ring, who are currently closed and also taking a hit (staff included) during this time. Donations here will be distributed to their staff, and keeping these community institutions alive. Any little bit helps! 

Craig (musclecars) - @nowahelp on venmo
Brandon (musclecars) - @moodringnyc on venmo

Nowadays Patron Account >
https://www.patreon.com/nowadaysnyc

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 001: musclecars

Takaya Nagase (Joy, Soundmen On Wax, NY) is an NY-based DJ, Producer and A&R for Soundmen On Wax Records. Known as an ambassador for New York’s staple JOY parties, Takaya Nagase’s musical style does not neatly fit into one genre. Instead, he expresses aspects of house, disco, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, dub, techno, ambient, electronica, rock, African, and Latin music. His style is free, flexible, and original, allowing Takaya to create a singular musical experience, and you can hear it in this outstanding all vinyl mix. 

If you have the means, we urge ya’ll to donate during this hard time. A lot of us rely solely on gigs / nightlife related revenue to support ourselves, and with everything cancelled, we want to make sure we stick together and look out for each other in such a difficult time. Thank ya’ll for your support- stay positive, stay safe, and tap in.

@nagaset on venmo
$nagaset on cashapp
nagaset@hotmail.com on paypal

Follow Takaya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nagaset/

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 003: Takaya Nagase

Soul Summit Music is a trio of DJ’s, consisting of Jeffrey Mendoza, Sadiq Bellamy, and Tabu. They have been collaborating for almost 20 years and have created a soulful house movement that draws huge crowds and fills dance floors for a series of revolving events that have become some of the most anticipated events in New York City and beyond. Soul Summit Music’s mission is to bring people together from diverse backgrounds and to enjoy world class events of art and music that enriches the cultural and social vitality of the community.

If you have the means, we urge ya’ll to donate during this hard time. A lot of us rely solely on gigs / nightlife related revenue to support ourselves, and with everything cancelled, we want to make sure we stick together and look out for each other in such a difficult time. Thank ya’ll for your support- stay positive, stay safe, and tap in.

Follow Soul Summit Music on Instagram: www.instagram.com/soulsummitmusic

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Coloring Lessons Mix Series 010: Soul Summit Music

Jada Lorraine, commonly known by her moniker JADALAREIGN, is a Brooklyn-based DJ, event producer and multidisciplinary artist. JADA is known for her vast knowledge of the musical spectrum, and her eclectic selections of high energy dance music. She marries a variety of rhythms and genres to send powerful vibrations through any dance-floor. JADA co-curates a monthly party called PERK, a haven for individuality, movement and expression. She has been featured in Vibe Magazine, i-D Magazine and Vice and was recognized by Revolt for her contributions to modern DJ culture in NYC. Most recently, JADA produces a workshop and discussion series titled SKILLSHARE, centering womyn, non-binary and LBGTQ people of color, with topics including DJing, audio production, event production, community building and professional development.

If you have the means, we urge ya’ll to donate during this hard time. A lot of us rely solely on gigs / nightlife related revenue to support ourselves, and with everything cancelled, we want to make sure we stick together and look out for each other in such a difficult time. Thank ya’ll for your support- stay positive, stay safe, and tap in.

Paypal: paypal.me/jadalareign
Venmo: @jadalareign


Follow Jada on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jadalareign

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 014: Jadalareign

DJ Kim Lightfoot has been a music collector and turntable artist for most of his life, yet he somehow remains one of Brooklyn's best-kept secrets. With a cult following that reaches as far as the Land of the Rising Sun but that was born in the streets of Brooklyn, a party with him on the ones-and-twos is always a night or day to remember. The best thing about this humble music maestro is that he's an old-school vet who's never lost touch with his soul.

He was raised in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn NY in the 1970’s, Kim’s living room and the streets were his soundtrack. He remembers the music that his mother, older brothers, and aunts used to play. Motown to Funk, Jazz to reggae, Rock to Gospel, James Brown to Johnny Mathis. Kim loved it all. As a young teenager he served as MC to
his twin brother Corey's deejaying. Once they started making mixtapes and doing house parties and community center gigs they were neighborhood legends. Then Kim started watching and learning from Corey and developed his skills deejaying. Corey’s enlistment in the Air Force and Kim departure for college where he hooked up with a crew
on campus (The Master Jammers) spinning break beats and dance music was the impetus for his solo career as professional DJ. Leaving school after the 1st year he found himself back in Brooklyn and he immersed himself into spinning and collecting music..

Donate to Kim: @kim_lightfott on Venmo

Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimlightfoot/

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