Omg !! I’m back in the Slam , have you got any more tapes ? Apparently Lindsey had a stack when I spoke to Rupert at her wake party.

A track Pete from Diggs & Whoosh used to play

THAT..... is an oldnew Revelation xxxxxxxxx

Phonica reaches out to one of the finest names in Chicago for our 129th mix.
Starting off in the 90's playing from cassette tapes with a group of friends under the moniker ‘Chuck Brothers’ Rahaan started to build an extensive house and disco collection that by 1996 would come to define him as one of Chicago’s stand out house and disco DJs. This would of course secure him with residencies at ‘The Spot’ and one of Chicago’s best clubs ‘Buddha Lounge’. A reputation he would cement with gigs all over the globe in the proceeding years also giving him an audience to his skills in production that have seen him release records with reputable labels like Lumberjacks From Hell, Z Records, Hot Biscuit, BBE and more. For this mix the Chicago legend takes us on a trip with over an hour of deep, soulful and funky disco house. We had a brief chat with Rahaan about the mix and what he has coming up!

Phonica Mix Series 129: Rahaan

Part two of RA.996 comes from a modern-day house luminary. 

As part of our countdown to RA.1000, a milestone in the 24-year history of RA's weekly mix series, we're switching up the usual format. The next few editions will pair two acts who compliment each other's strengths, offering a fresh take on a particular community, scene or style.

This week, we're zeroing in on two names who fly the flag high for old-school, US  house—a foundational pillar of the electronic underground. The first half comes from Ron Trent, which you can read more about here. 

On the B-side is Ash Lauryn. Hailing from Detroit, she's a modern-day house savant. Her comprehensive understanding of the genre's history—knowledge gained from the Detroit greats who that inspired her—and her own inimitable blend of old-world soul meets new-school grooves make her a force to be reckoned with. 

A former RA contributor, Lauryn keeps it <i>real</i>, whether in the booth or beyond. A role model to a new generation of DJs, she can just as easily be found teaching workshops at Underground Music Academy in Detroit or sharing tricks of the trade in the green room at some of the best clubs in the world.

An unwavering champion of Black dance music, the Atlanta resident makes it a point to play as much Black American music as possible, as she told us in her 2019 podcast. Not much has changed since then. Her contribution to RA.996 spans favourites like Larry Heard, Mood II Swing, Byron The Aquarius, Moodymann, Ron Trent and plenty of Detroit heavy-hitters.

Listened to together, both mixes are a powerful snapshot of house's timeless elegance and, most importantly, understated yet innately euphoric joy.

Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/998

RA.996 Ash Lauryn

Another tape from the archives.. recorded in 1994, somewhere in Wolverhampton

Please excuse the poor audio quality!

Big thanks to Louise O'shea for sending me these

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Delivered with love from Nijmegen, Guus Christian floats in a selection laced with warmth and soul. Co-founder of Blauwdruk a label and club night, as well as a familiar face behind the counter at Marini Records, Guus brings a deep, informed perspective shaped by years of digging and dancefloor devotion. This hour shines a light on US sounds from the late ’70s and early ’80s with Gospel, Disco, taking centre stage infused with some Brazilian joints for good measure. Come along for the ride!

@guuschristian

LIFE CLASSICS 77 GUUS CHRISTIAN

Welcome to Episode 01 of the Balearic London mix series, where we introduce you to our favourite selectors. Starting strong with one of our favourite DJs Lovefingers, recorded live during our takeover at Multi Multi in July 2024. We were hanging on every track he played in the Hackney Wick sunshine and we're so happy to share this recording with you.

We're back at Multi Multi 2025, taking over the GROW Terrace in the sunshine from midday-4pm on Saturday 12 July. Get 20% off tickets here https://ra.co/events/1964567?p=BALEARIC

@lovefingers
https://www.instagram.com/lovefingers/

Balearic London Episode 01: Lovefingers

recorded live at UFO Bar here in Detroit (7/5/25)



Thanks to all the dancers & listeners out there.

Free everybody everywhere. 



Tracklist:

Ha Ya! by musclecars

Acja feat. Marcus Elliot by Charles Trees

If We Try (Ambient Dub Mix) by LectroLuv

I Can Take It by Theo Parrish

Missing You by Larry Heard

L/F II by DJ Nature

Black Is Key by Dego & Kaidi

Surrender by Char

Elevate Your Fellow Man by Gemini

Futuristic Dancer by New Sector Movements 

Knowledge of The Pygmies by Alton Miller

Intro/Outro (Remix) by Recloose

Surrender by Seek

Three Piece Suit feat. Azekel by Kokoroko

The Calling (Club Qu) by Kerri Chandler

Let It Go by Patrick Gibin

Our Music by Trackheadz

I’m Doing Fine by Amp Fiddler

Cloud 9 (Quentin Harris Shelter Mix) by Donnie

Untitled by Kyle Hall

Don’t Stop (Let It Go) by Dego & The 2000black Family

Deneb by Scott Grooves

Mouth (Brad Peep’s Remix For Fiends) by Iz & Diz

Land Of Code by Sweater On Polo

Black Tread by Scott Grooves

Clap Your Hands (Tambourine Mix) by Lil Louis

7Mile ( TBG’s detroitshitbitch remix) by Louis Vega, Moodymann

Nomadic by Ge-ology

Sacrifice (Kai Alee UK Remix) by Robert Owens

I Feel The Rhythm by Ron Trent

I Found Inside (DJ Spinna Remix) by Peven Everett

Minerals by Sticky Dub

Will Not by Afronaut x Colonel Red

Shango by Lord Nelson

Channel 0 (Drums) by Mark Grusane

There’s Somebody Out There by Marcellus Pittman

Fall On Me by Char

Can’t Go Askin (Initial) by Julion De’Angelo

*dusty needle* 

Had to be there for the rest :)




"Deon Jamar is a Detroit native whose roots stem from the crates of family.

Coming from a household where his father was a DJ, turntables and records were always around. 

It was in his discovery of Detroit's underground where he found the inspiration to follow in his father's footsteps.

 

Deon’s DJ career began in 2015 as resident DJ & organizer for the monthly hip-hop showcase "Bluecollar Gentleman". 

During this time he would also begin working with Theo Parrish to promote the Music Gallery party series and also working behind the scenes for the Sound Signature record label. This work would culminate in a co-curation role for the DJ Kicks compilation “Detroit Forward” (K7 Records) where he enlisted hometown artists to represent the progressive sounds of today. His track, 

"North End Funk", was selected to join the mix, making his production credit debut..


Aside from just playing gigs, Deon also enjoys programming events of his own such as the "Healin' Session" party series and the music and art exhibition, "Black Music".


Black Music has since evolved into the home for Deon's original productions. 

Launching the label with his debut album, “Altars”."

Episode 75 w/ Deon Jamar

VU Selects - House Music July '25

Coming to you live every first Saturday of the month 18:00-19:00 GMT
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Tracklist for the spotters >>>

Kris Coleman – Shine (Sunrise Mix)
Boo Williams – Trance Fusion
Scott Grooves – Sum Good Music
Session Victim – Behind The Glass (Jimpster Remix)
Zopelar – Touch Me
Giles Smith feat. LaAriel– I Can Change Your Life
Retromigration – Team Spirit
Rochelle Jordan (prod by Byron the Aquarius & KLSH) – TTW
Kléo - Acid Coolada (Trinidadian Deep Acid Deep Remix)
Soul II Soul - A Dream's A Dream (Ron Trent Dub)
Olivia Newton-John - I Need Love (A Deep Need For Love Mix)

WOLF Music Voices Radio with Stu Clark - August 25

Pump Up The Bass- Double Sec (FREE DOWNLOAD)

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Martin OCCO - Get On The Floor (Original Mix)

Download/Stream:https://fanlink.tv/adeselection2025 Out on: October 17th
HouseU Records 2025 ADE Selection 2025
(Compilation Album)

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