The People's Mix

NYC I

Recorded live at The Lab, West Palm Beach, Florida, this is a snippet from a five-hour set, going from organic house to techno. Artists such as Kerry Chandler, Joy Orbison, Mr. G (bit shouts to Detroit), Dennis Quinn, Kowton, Josh Butler, Frank Ocean, and many more are represented. Enjoy <3.

Live @ The Lab II

Inspired by nights in NYC, as well as living in West Palm Beach, this set takes you through some of the best music I've come to love over the years. Many classics. Some you may have never heard. Music by Anthony Santos, La India, Marc Anthony, Danny Krivit, Karol G, Hector Lavoe, Monchy & Alexandra, Bad Bunny, Kinito Mendez, and many, many more. Enjoy <3.

Latin Night 01

With the third installment of the Afrito series, we continue to focus on the similarities amongst Caribbean, Hispanic, African, and African-American cultures. This uptempo set takes the listener on a journey through rhythms, horns, and intense drum patterns that makes it almost impossible not to dance to. Featuring music by Jihad Muhammed, Anane, The Deepshakerz, Eric Roberson, Chus & Ceballos, Oscar G, Tensnake, Majin Bena, and many more. Artwork by the incredibly talented Jess Kirby.

Enjoy!

Afrito III

BODYWORK: A Soulful Night of House Music. West Palm Beach - Respectable Street, July 6th, 2024. Featuring DJ's KRANZ, Dennis Baker & Darren Simonson. Recorded live on vinyl & CDJ's all night long. House Music All Night Long.

BODYWORK

AFRITO 4 encapsulates soulful uptempo vibes, both old school and new. This installment features Evo Nuevo, representing West Palm Beach to the fullest. Mixed on both digital & vinyl, we swing between Amapiano, House, Edits, and Deep House, with a primary focus on African, African-American & Caribbean cultures. Music by Nova Beat, Merlin Bobb, Bayanni & Ruger, Masters at Work, Beenie Man, Quentin Harris, Mochakk & more. Enjoy <3

AFRITO 4

AFRITO 5 brings our listeners through a musical journey that's 100% on wax. This uptempo set focuses on the immense power of tribal drums, heavy base lines and old school classics that we've all love. This fifth installment features KRANZ. Representing West Palm Beach by way of Boston, he's as old school as they come and a fixture in our local house scene. We swing between House, Tribal, Vocal House, with a primary focus on African, African-American & Caribbean cultures. Keeping vinyl culture alive is extremely important to us, and we're grateful to be able to express ourselves through wax. Enjoy!

AFRITO 5 - VINYL ONLY

Time to Play - Kev Ohm (Darren's Soul Out Of My Bones Mix)

BeYouDisco Four

AFRITO Seven concludes a two-part music series focusing on the beautiful cultures of Cuba, Puerto Rico & the Dominican Republic. This vinyl-hybrid set was recorded live and encompasses music from the 70's to present. Salsa, bachata, merengue, pop, reggaeton are all represented, with latin influenced House music rounding things off. Many thanks to everyone involved. Enjoy!

AFRITO 7

Anthony Burks Collection Pop-Up X AFRITO Vinyl Music Series live @thepeachwpb July 11th, 6PM-9PM.

After a very busy winter and spring season in
other parts of South Florida, we're happy to
announce that he will be back home in West
Palm Beach at the renowned space of The Peach gallery with a pop-up shop and exhibition.There will be multiple days of events which will nclude art for collectors, merchandise, music and light refreshments on some of the days.

We are excited to collaborate with @darrensimonson and his AFRITO music series, which highlights African, African-American & Caribbean cultures throughout all genres of music. Joining him will be the incredibly talented vinyl DJ @danifortune. A force on his own, this multi-talented artist has brought powerful music to our community for many years, and continues to do so through @thesuedesuite

AFRITO Vinyl Music Series

Curated for my residency at Off The Clock Listening Bar & Restaurant - Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Chill and soulful vibes, leading into soulful house music. Music by Jay-Z, Eddie Henderson, Brainorchestra, Common, Al Johnson, Jazz Liberators, Bobbi Humphries, D'Angelo, Femi Kuti and more. Enjoy!

For OTC

A humble arrangement of a few tracks I've come to enjoy over the years. Enjoy!

DarrenSimonson

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