Mint Condition NTS Shows w/ DJ Randy Ellis

Trevor Banks provides 2 straight hours of beats and instrumentals. Including selections from some of the great beat smiths like J Dilla, Pete Rock, DJ Spinna and Knxwledge.

Sound & Color w/ Trevor Banks - May 2022

Today's premiere comes from Detroit's John Beltran, one of the most respected figures in electronic music, with a catalogue of key releases spreading across three decades.

The past 3 decades or so have seen many electronic music artists come and go, but one name who has certainly established many spaces within this endless spectrum is Detroit producer John Beltran, and his accomplishments as a music maker and sonic visionary are there for all to see. Beltran’s journey and audial narrative read out beautifully through the records he released, whilsy chapter 1 seeped in the traditions of Detroit Techno, chapter 2 and beyond have seen him operate in a wide variety of musical circles. His sound is one of constant evolution, one that has seen him experiment constantly within differing genres over the years, with his peers and audiences always left dazzled by the sheer scale and intricacies of his works. Alongside this, there is a distinctive harmony between man, machine and instrumentalism within his music, with the soul at the core of it all laid bare as it enriches the minds and hearts of those who come across it - an enchanting embrace that pairs raw undulating rhythm with tear jerking melodies.

Beltran’s musical outputs have come about via a handful of aliases, with his most significant being Placid Angles, the group Indio (which also includes Sam McQueen) and of course, the music released under his own name. The Placid Angles name has seen some extraordinary releases, such as 1997’s iconic ‘The Cry’; 2019’s ‘First Blue Sky’; and 2021’s ‘Touch The Earth’, all of which encapsulate his wide reaching style, with the music touching on Techno, Ambient, Drum’N’Bass, Breakbeat and everything in-between. His work with McQueen as Indio oversaw the release of the timeless 1999 self-titled LP, an Ambient Techno record that has since gone on to be heralded as a classic within the genre. However, his work as John Beltran has seen the most investment and shifts in direction. From the early days releasing on seminal imprints such as R&S, Peacefrog and Apollo (check his first three LPs for reference), through to future jazz and funky leaning efforts on Ubiquity and MotorCity Wine, and some future classics on Delsin, Furthr Electronix and Seventh Sign, there’s so much there to invest and immerse yourself within.

What comes next is always a beautiful surprise within the story of John Beltran, and with his new EP, ‘Para Viajeros’, we are greeted with vibrations that soothe the soul and transport the mind to some very special places. As always there’s a profound deepness to the music, with Beltran’s love for instrumentation laid bare for all to experience here, with flourishing sequences and airy, dreamlike atmospheres found throughout. Striking the perfect balance between sultry and quietly euphoric grooves and equally emphatic yet rhythmically intricate House leaning numbers, there’s something for everyone here and for all times of the day/night.  "A Dança da Manhã" turns the EP towards the hazy mornings of summertime, where the chordal flow reminds us of the sea breeze and the uplifting horn work points towards the world unravelling all around, a fresh tune to begin a new day.

The full EP, 'Para Viajeros' will see release on June 10 on Oath.

Exclusive Premiere: John Beltran "A Dança da Manhã" (Oath)

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and special guest Gfunktrece
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)06/06/22: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-6th-june-2022

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Gfunktrece (NTS) 06.06.22

Last episode of the season for LOVE PENALTY Radio Show @lyl_radio !

Some news & random bits for the 1st hour, then doing a modest Patrick Adams tribute on the 2nd hour!

Enjoy your summer & see you in September

LOVE PENALTY Radio Show on LYL Radio |  July 2022

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Resuming LOVE PENALTY Radio Show for a new season on @lyl_radio !

LOVE PENALTY Radio Show on LYL Radio | September 2022

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and special guest Eddy Funkster of LÍNEAS
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)09/26/22: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-26th-september-2022

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Eddy Funkster of LÍNEAS

Jeff is back this month with special guest Lefto. Tune in for a selection of house, hiphop and jazz. In the last 60 minutes of the show and to celebrate Lefto's recent release on BBE Music - 'The Beauty Is Inside', listen back to a high energy guest mix with new music from Iman Hussein, Makaya McCraven, DJ Spinn and Jamie xx.

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Sweet Nothings w/ Jeff: Lefto Guest Mix - October 2022

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and special guest Sky Tony
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)10/24/22: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-24th-october-2022

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Sky Tony

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and special guest DJ Greyboy
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)11/21/22: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-21st-november-2022

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and DJ Greyboy

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and special guest DJ Aloexvera
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)12/19/22: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-19th-december-2022

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Aloexera

The Very Last Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and special guest Munir
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)01/16/22: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-w-randy-ellis-16th-january-2023

The Very Last Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Munir

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Randy Ellis (formerly Hotthobo) is a co-owner and label manager of Hobo Camp Records in Los Angeles, and NTS radio host/DJ of the show "Mint Condition".  His 100% vinyl sets journey deep into an abyss of new, classic, and obscure 12" and 7" records, with a focus toward high-end boogie, disco, two step, sweet soul, italo, house and modern funk.

Booking: hotthobo@gmail.com

Other Projects:
NTS: nts.live/shows/mint-condition
Hobo Camp: hobocamp.bandcamp.com
Voltaire Records: https://soundcloud.com/voltaire_records

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