Well, isn't this is a 'pelau pot' if you ask me? Enjoy Responsibly! :)

420 x Pelau

420xPelau

Some people work hard to "PLAY" even harder. Why associate 'play' as something only for kids? Almost all forms of play nurture variations of learning. For me, PLAY signifies freedom, joy + an opportunity to celebrate with strangers, family and friends alike. You know, that human bond that makes us more similar than different. My hand-picked jams represent a certain aspect of 'PLAY' set around some glorious poolside parties, coastal festivals and maritime cruises (stateside & internationally) I've experienced at sunset or when I saw a moody moon kiss a sexy sun! http://poetandthebench.com
'PLAY'LIST
1. "EWDESHALEHU" - David Goode Hill
2. "Praises to the Vibes" feat. Nicole Wray (Alternate Version) - Mr. Fingers
3. "Stop Fantasy (Bungalow Edit)" - Plustwo
4. "I'm in Love (Mogul Remix)" - Deena O, Initial Talk
5. "Tropics" - Hagan
6. "Craque" - VHOOR
7. "All I Need is You (Kutcorners Remix)" - Starshine
8. "Kilofeshe" - Zinoleesky
9. "Butundaile" - Cee ElAssaad, KEENE
10. "The Path 2011" - Lovebirds
11. "Last Night in NL" - C Minor, Cristian Vinci
12. "Heaven is Right Here (Danny Krivit & Dazzle Drums Mix)" feat. AK - Ananda Project
13. "Cruisin" - Can 7
14. "Early Morning" feat. Shamoozey - David Keno, Mat.Joe
15. "Amahloni (Manoo Remix)" feat. Toshi - Stones & Bones
16. "El Tiempo" - Manybeat

PLAY

This is an 'imaginative' mixtape -- juxtaposed through a theme of the many scents given off by perfumes. Personifying quite a few different genres, flavors and tempos of my music selections, this 1hr+ mix hits Paris, NYC, Lagos, Kingston, Port-of-Spain, Los Angeles, Oakland, Soweto, London, Chicago and more. It's one of the most over-looked (see? LOL!) and forgotten senses. When we view, or hear - we feel, we know, we're in the experience. But tap into the sense of smell, let your mind reminisce, reflect and visualize that new ride, city bar, hotel lobby or, that special person igniting an unknown aroma throughout the room. Oh yea, the many scents of perfume can do wonders to your mind as well!

Parfum x Pelau {ii}

modern love

📱modern |$| love ♡

One of the best remixes of Bunji "Differentology" Garlin's next big hit, for 2014 of course...

Carnival Tabanca Road Mix

Inspiration, motivation, creativity and dedication. This one's a mashup of beats + vibes for the old skool vs the nu skool - thanks Sista' Nancy for drawing to my attention ;-)

Adorn Feat. Wiz Khalifa (DJ Rob Dinero Remix) Clean

I'll HOUSE u. Some bits + edibles for those now gettin' high on house music, been high since 19-longtime, & plan to blast off into the future! Read my blog: 
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house music summer '22

H☀️use Music Summer '22!

Purple, my latest obsession -- purple 'UBE' ice cream, purple fabric, purple textures, fashion, even purple smoothies. So envision dimensions of sound in purple, audio vibrations in purple. Stimulating, yet calm. A mix reflective of mosquito bites from the amazon jungle, yet coastal calmness of the Pacific. Remixes, flips n' edits of rappers, musical pioneers, African royalty, urban legends + more. Not a simple color.

Purple Stain

Yes, Yes -- just in time for 4/20, big up these selections that not only mimic a parallel to the mind altering, calm & "high" state from Marijuana. It's me also channeling tunes that don't necessarily fit events/spaces expected by the "dj" -- but trust me, these are songs that are so poignant, consider your high recognized!

Quatro20

Maybe you'll listen to this while watching Neymar dance over the soccer ball (AKA football), causing some defender to get giddy to his samba-footwork during this year's World Cup in Brazil. Or maybe you'll listen while watchin' the US media focus on the pockets of riots in Rio?! Let's hope listening to this all-Brazilian music mix of Samba, Bossa Nova + rhythmic Bahia sounds by the likes of Sergio Mendés, Suba, Sumo, Si'Se, Bossacucanova, Soulstance, Marcos Valle, Smoke City, P'taah n' so many more, will get U in the mood *Before You Head Over to Brazil*! Your caipirinha awaits...

FIFA (2014) World Cup Mix: Rio or Riot?!

iterate through n' over this {Module Uno} flex of dub, .edits, .flips === alongside scorching amapiano, soulful drum & bass, and even some tropical shots of rum near the end...

Module Uno

`Module Uno`

tranquility vs chaos: the first part of the mix supposed to throw you into that desert serenity, a sort of deprivation yet w/ an organic feel within the production n' instruments that induce an aura of barrenness, solitude + untouched terrain. Very minimalist, 'desert' contrasts to the second half, that yummy 'dessert' filled with decadence and indulgence. Chaos, over-the-top sweetness and of course, lots of sinful vices! All I'm gonna say is, 'the FAT is real' y'all...

Desert vs Dessert

Back to NYC, just off the trip of a lifetime in Rio, my mind went 'In The Mix' -- w/my signature Pelau stamp of finesse!

HearThisInTheMix

Babylon (بابل; Bābili; בבל; Bābel; Βαβυλών) was an Akkadian city-state founded in 1867 BC by an Amorite dynasty of ancient Mesopotamia, the remains of which are found in present-day Iraq, south of Baghdad. 'Babylon' is a common term used in the reggae world to represent the evil, injustices, oppression n' senseless violence that you'll hear aggression, fury n' frustration against from these artists in my latest BBM - Burnin' Babylon Mix. Also on a deeper level, w/somewhat of a religious n' historical slant, tracks also explosively expose n' invite us to take a closer look into our world's distortion of 'truth'. As complimentary roots-reggae riddims swell-up ya speakers, this mix isn't for the faint-hearted. Some songs were top-charting hits of yesteryear and remain classics, whilst others were handpicked from my crates for their strong, unapologetic messages. The potency from artists such as Garnet Silk, Jah Cure, Midnite, Sizzla, Capelton, Luciano, Bounty Killer and many others challenge the 'establishment', crime rings, corrupt governments, Western society, broken law systems, the Vatican, the Pope n' most of all - OUR CONSCIENCE.


BBM - Burnin' Babylon Mix

For the opening of the new W Hotel in downtown NYC, this 'going back to the roots' mix by yours truly was necessary to get 'tings in order, inna style n' pattern of course. The heart of creativity and proper perspective has always found a home in the hotbed of NYC - DOWNTOWN. Sit back and relax sipping on that spiced rum + coconut water, or roll up a phat one after you download this mix to enjoy my selections from the cradle to the crate of Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Rihanna (yes her!), Bill Laswell, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Frankie Paul, Gregory 'Cool Ruler' Isaacs, Junior Delgado, Jacob 'Killer' Miller and much much more...

W Hotel NYC - Downtown Roots Mix

Summer might be coming to a close in the U.S., but let's not forget we're not the world! Summer is 'relative' - so catch my house vibes, wherever you reside, hence the title: "mi casa ~NO~ su casa"! This mix builds, takes you through the porch area (gallery!), kitchen, living room, basement, bathroom n' of course bedroom, for some tasty, nasty, dirty, underground, relaxing, spiritual n' funky house music! Welcome.

mi casa ~NO~ su casa Mix!

"mi casa~NO~su casa" mix!

Chill-ax, it's my latest version -- N.Y.C. (NOW Your City) 'gentry-fixation' Mix, replacing my "White Flight" moniker of mixtapes of indie rock, alternative rock, rock n' roll and Cali-beach or chill wave jams. A lifestyle you might or might not necessarily live? Stop by and say hi :) This time, it's reverse migration aka 'gentrification' -- a word people abuse, not even knowing what the hell they're talking about! If Uncle Jasper, or Aunty Mildred (black), who's worked all his/her life, finally saved enough money to own his/her entire apt bldg. or refurbishes his/her brownstone, n' now rents to kids(whites included) in Bed-Stuy or Crown Heights, is that still gentrification? Know before you judge, cause we might be buying di same chinese 'fast food', washing in the same laundry mat + riding the same bus/train! We might be just trying to survive.

N.Y.C. (NOW Your City) *gentri-fixation* Mix!

Jazzanova "Boom Clicky Boom Clack (Mr. Scruff Remix)"

Boom Clicky Boom Clack (Mr. Scruff remix)

Vanessa Daou "Once In A While (Charles Webster Midnight Mix)"

Once In A While (Charles Websters Midnight Mix)

DA HERBS DEH

Shurwayne Winchester - "Carnival Please Stay"

Shurwayne Winchester - Carnival Please Stay

Bacchanalist

Low The Guns

Reunion (Tropics Remix)

Wotless

Tanya Stephens "Google (DJ Gravy Remix)"

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Tanya Stephens - Goggle (Remix)

"Alone.. But Never Lonely" -- a brilliant painting by artist (& my brother) Miles Regis that inspired me so much during this crisis, my 'C.O.V.I.D. (Chill Option Vs Isolated Distancing) 19 Mix' was the result. It just might 'ease di tension' of being stuck indoors by repeated days, weeks or months of being on lockdown - no travel, no bar-hopping, no fete, no park jams, no rooftop soirees, no dining, no massive socializing, and no need for reminding you, right? All activities -- socially speaking, every song on this mixtape represents. Couldn't think of a hand-sanitizer song, nor a toilet paper jam but, sit back n' relax... after all, you're running out of options! Be safe out there.

Pelau Sounds Series 2020

C.O.V.I.D. 19 Mix

Born out of our love for music to set our soul free, this collaboration between myself -- DJ Pelau, & Poet and/the Bench duo, curator Bonnie Powers + goldsmith Jeffrey Levin, gives birth to the 1st theme, HOME/DAY. The playlist below carries you through from sunrise to sunset, in all of its musical glory. Stay tuned for the HOME/NIGHT mix by yours truly, next month! 
Explore https://poetandthebench.com/ for more on design, curation + creativity.

1. Ekali - "Unfaith"
2. Ananda Project - "Into The Sunrise (Reprise)" feat. Terrance Downs
3. Hamacide - "Annie Gun (Horikawa Remix)" feat. ChaCha
4. Tom Misch - "Water Baby" feat. Loyle Carner
5. Ay Wing x Chuuwee x Shuko - "Orange Dreamer"
6. Eauxmar - "Kasybo Joy"
7. A Tribe Called Quest - "Description of a Fool (Groove Armada's Acoustic Remix)"
8. Duñe - "Smile Together"
9. Caius - "Make U Mine"
10. Steve Spacek - "Days of my Life"
11. Jarreau Vandal - "Ginger Tea"
12. Massive Attack - "Protection" feat. Tracey Thorn
13. Reva DeVito - "BYE"
14. Little Dragon - "Another Lover"
15. Koçani Orkestar vs Bigga Bush - "L'Orient Est Roots"
16. Sunni Colón - "Technicolor"
17. Sango - "Espîritu Santo" feat. Hagan

HOME/DAY: Dj Pelau x Poet and/the Bench

HOME(day): Pelau x Poet and/the Bench

"HOME/NIGHT" is the second theme in the *HOME* series of this collaboration between myself -- DJ Pelau, & Poet and/the Bench duo, curator Bonnie Powers + goldsmith Jeffrey Levin. Plunge into this deep abyss of edits, remixes and galactic-delights that hover best after the sun has long disappeared. At. Night. It's definitely one of the smoothest, moonlit, 'mind-altering' journeys you'll musically experience with that special someone -- even if that means, yourself. Explore https://poetandthebench.com/ for more on design, curation + creativity...
~TRACKLIST~
1. Massive Attack - "(Exchange)" feat. Horace Andy
2. eris - "late"
3. Galimatias - "South"
4. Wantigga - "Lonely People" feat. Anuka
5. Ari PenSmith & Jonah Christian - "City Girl"
6. Frank Ocean - "Nights (Swell Remix)"
7. Sam Wills - "Dimension"
8. Cruel Santino - "Morocco"
9. Snoh Aalegra - "Like I Used To (GREGarious Edit)"
10. DejaVilla - "Ochi To Mobay"
11. El. Train - "Through The Night" feat. Kaisha
12. Teddy Ruck-Spin - "Getaway"
13. Aaliyah - "Rock The Boat (IcyTouch Edit)"
14. Asal Hazel - "Water Me/Usayudo (Lafayette Ellis Remix)"
15. Silo - "All Night"
16. Two Another - "Higher"
17. Umii (Reva DeVito + B. Bravo) - "The One"
18. Cézaire - "Don't Give Up"

HOME/NIGHT

Home(Night): Pelau x Poet and/the Bench

2020 will be a hard year to forget, no doubt. But dancing has always remained one of those human expressions that helped cure, heal and transition pain or sorrow into joyful bliss, even if temporarily. Shake a leg n' more for over an hour to these hand-picked gems that'll be hard to deny on your living room floor! Another 'HOME' themed series mixtape, this time titled "Melt 2020 x Dance!" in collaboration with the creatives, https://poetandthebench.com/
Tracklist is below...

INTRO: Spoonie Gee - "Ringo's Big Beat Theme"
1. Air Zaïre - "Come Back Lover"
2. Sister Sledge feat. Kathy Sledge - "You Fooled Around (Joey Negro Fooled Around With Mix)"
3. The Late Night Affair - "It's Alright (Salah Ananse Original Afro Mix)"
4. Sarz x DJ Tunez feat. Flash - "Get Up"
5. Rema - "Woman"
6. Tshego - "No Ties (MFR Souls Remix)"
7. DJ Moma - "Abeg Abeg"
8. Gigamesh feat. Caroline Smith - "Control"
9. Jamiroquai - "Canned Heat (Pazmal Remix)"
10. Wish & Fonda Rae - "Touch Me (All Night Long)"
11. CHAMOS x FS Green feat. Saint Ronil - "Lightning"
12. Tinashe - "2 On (Jay Cass Rework)"
INTERLUDE: Snoop Dogg - "Bathtub"
13. Dimitri From Paris/Pete Heller vs D. Train - "Dimitri's Love Train (Big Love Edit)"
14. Paradis - "Recto Verso (Mali Grab Remix)"
15. JT Donaldson feat. Liv.e - "Stay Inside (Extended Mix)"
16. Fish Go Deep - "The Cure and The Cause (Dennis Ferrer Mix)"
17. Soulfreakah - "A Cure for Heartache"
18. The Doughboy Project feat. Aius - "Open (BPM Hayesboy Remix)"
19. Lucas & Steve x Brandy - "I Could Be Wrong"
20. Jengi - GAMES (Jengi Remix)"
21. Chelsea Como, Jacko - "TTYD (Blackkdraft Mix)"
22. Jessie Ware - "Alone (Toddla T Remix)"

HOME: 2020 Melt x Dance!

for NOW he's based in NYC, but always focused on the world -- writer/blogger at heart, dj pelau (pronounced “Peh-Laow”), is a multi-talented music stylist that has always lived being surrounded by rich music via life’s travels. He'd adopted homes in ATL for college, as an exchange student @ NYU, then spent 2 decades in Los Angeles. Back in Brooklyn now, "I have no idea where's next?" With an unwillingness to limit himself to one particular genre or social scene for that matter, expect a wide variety, hence his..

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