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Electrifying Mojo: WJLB Radio Broadcast, Side B

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Electrifying Mojo: WJLB Radio Broadcast, Side A

These days it's commonplace to see artists straddle the worlds of music and fashion, from rappers to producers and songwriters, but Grace Jones did it first, and few since have done it so effortlessly. Born in Jamaica and raised in New York, the supermodel soon became an icon for the city's cutting edge cultural legacy, releasing albums with Island Records that blurred the lines between new-wave, dub, disco, post-punk, & pop, essentially defining 1980s cool. 

Our latest In Focus is a two hour trip through her sensuous, hybrid discography.

This show is currently unavailable in the USA.

https://www.nts.live/shows/in-focus/episodes/in-focus-grace-jones-15th-february-2019

Grace Jones In Focus 01 Mixdown

Who else sounds like Larry Heard? In the late 1980s, The Chicago house producer was one of the first artists – initially as a part of Fingers, Inc., and then as a solo act – to truly stamp their own unique aesthetic onto the nascent style of electronic dance music. Favouring lush instrumentation, foggy chords and dreamy melodies over the more mechanic pounding of many of his counterparts, he inspired the "deeper" sounds of the midwest's second wave, and generations of young clubbers elsewhere around the world. 

This In Focus features close to 3 hours of untouchable deep house beauty from Larry Heard - compiled, mixed and edited by [Giles Smith.](https://www.nts.live/shows/giles-smith)

In Focus - Larry Heard

Let'z roll back to tha yr of 1997 with 1 of Detroit'z greatest DJ/Producers, Thee Late & Great Mike Huckaby. Here'z a live set of his from the Liquid Room in Tokyo, Japan.
Even though he left this planet early, his music will live on.

Enjoy,

Manny Cuevas
aka
DJ M-TRAXXX
aka
House & Techno Music Historian


Psalms 150=I Came 2 Dance!!!

Manny'z Tapez

Mike Huckaby Live @ Liquid Room Tokyo, Japan 1997' (Manny'z Tapez)

A genre-spanning show focusing on rare grooves, classics, new productions and obscurities with a worldwide perspective and a spotlight on soul, synth pop and leftfield house. All curated with love by Javybz - Anya and Julia.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/all-styles-all-smiles/episodes/all-styles-all-smiles-11th-february-2025

All Styles All Smiles w/ Kyle Hall 110225

Crown Ruler Mix #35 - Marcellus Pittman b2b DJ JNETT

A meeting of two bonafide black belts for an all out master class. 

Another highlight of Crown Ruler's 25 year celebrations & the final hit out from a crazy summer season - Detroit Jedi, Marcellus Pittman & Naarm's undisputed Queen, DJ JNETT pack all the punches on this very special, extended b2b session.

Recorded live from a bursting Night Cat, feel the sweat off the walls as two old friends & esteemed contemporaries showed out. Travelling through raw uptempo grooves, pulsing deep house, acid explorations and straight hard slapping techno, the two take it everywhere and back again - holding an enthused party in the palm of their hands.

While the sounds of this raucous crowd was not recorded, if you listen closely you can feel the palpable energy as the lightly audible noise of jubilated dancers come through the stylus. Jammed and hot from an hour in and thick til close, this is audio proof of the way two very perceptive DJs can grab hold and take you to higher places.

@marcellus-pittman
@djjnett

Crown Ruler Mix #35 - Marcellus Pittman b2b DJ JNETT

Recorded live March 21, 2025 @ a special place in Brooklyn.
This place will remain nameless to respect the privacy of the space. 

I will say that this is 1 of the best sound systems I've ever heard or played on!

Thank you to the folks over there that had me & to everyone who came to dance. 

We need more DIY spaces like these going forward...not just clubs & bars.

Somewhere in Brooklyn

Dee Diggs joins us for Phonica mix 132, a 90-minute session that traces a fluid line through U.S, deep house and disco. Based in Brooklyn, Diggs is a DJ, producer and curator whose work foregrounds the Black and queer roots of dance music. Her sets balance emotional depth and rhythmic precision, drawing from a wide palette while maintaining a strong sense of narrative. First emerging through New York’s queer party circuit, she’s since built an international profile through thoughtful mixes for platforms like Honcho and Dekmantel, as well as her own event series, House of Diggs. With each project, Diggs makes clear that dance music is both personal archive and political practice. 

Phonica Mix Series 132: Dee Diggs

A Detroit favourite plays his favourite house records.

RA.278 Mike Huckaby

Juanita's Mix 036 with Analog Soul @analogsoul_nyc

Q. How would you describe yourselves?
A. Our sound is pretty eclectic. From house to acid to deep and bangin techno, electro, downtempo, dub and electronics. A mix of old and new school. We like to play around a vibe, not a specific style. 

Q. How long have you been a part of the NYC music scene? 
A. About 2 decades. Since the early 2000s.

Q. Tell us a little bit about this mix.
A. This mix is a heavy nod to old school. From deep house to electro, rave and breakbeat.

Juanita's Mix 036: Analog Soul

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