break mixes

Had a great time playing out live at the old Edge Venue in Orlando on 9/17, now the Ace Cafe.  Got to dj the patio for my buddy DJ Soundamind's 50th Bday bash.  Here is my set track listing.   Modern tracks with a 90's vibe influence.

1. Shan - One Day (Earth Trax Remix)
2. Budakid, Ester Veen - Surga
3. Jody Wisternoff , James Grant, Boxer - Sunkissed (Extended Mix)
4. Iglesias - Where?
5. Tommy Farrow - Let’s Just (Extended Mix)
6. Duke Dumont - Therapy (Franky Wah Mix)
7. Marsh, Leo Wood - My Strips Featuring Leo Wood (Braxton and 
8. Martin Badder - Coming Back to You (Extended Mix)
9. Kendal - Basorexia 
10. Richie Blacker - 2 Late 4 Love

Grade - E - Live Set At Ace Cafe Orlando, Soundamind's 50th

Nothing like 2 years in between episodes.  While I still have been mixing all the  time  I haven't recorded a set outside of a guest mix for Joe Wink's Broken Essence. Which you can listen to here:  https://soundcloud.com/mr_wink/joe-winks-broken-essence-104-featuring-grade-e

And the live set I did at Ace Cafe: https://soundcloud.com/grade-e/grade-e-live-set-at-ace-cafe-orlando-soundaminds-50th

Episode 4 of BCB was definitely inspired by Joe's set he played the week I guest mixed. That set has been one of my favorites of 2022.  My set is a bit of a  throw back sound to a much earlier two-part series I did in the early 2000's called "BreakTrancing." Some of my DC friends may remember those tapes.  Getting breaks remixes was a bit of rarity back then and I was one of the few playing those remixes. I made a mix  of tracks that  straddled breaks and trance that was popular at that time.

This set will hopefully get your toes tapping. Grab a coffee and join me. 

Tracklisting:
1.  Private  / Taste  (Ashtrax  Ambient  Mix)
2. Bod Diana Miro  / Underwater (Sasha Carrasi Mix)
3. Hexadecimal  /The End
4. Richie Blacker / Atlantis
5. Selsi / Dust (Framework Electro Breaks Remix)
6. Olan / Contra 
7. Bicep  /  X  (feat. Clara  La  San)
8. Framewerk / Yeke Yeke  Rewerk  (Dub)
9. Flume , Emma Louise / Hollow  (Logic 1000 Remix)
10. Rochelle Jordan / Situation (&Me Remix)
11. Noel  Sanger / Falling  Upward
12. Diplo, Damian Lazarus / Don’t Be Afraid (DJ  Tennis  Remix)

Black Coffee Breaks - Episode 4

My latest Black Coffee Breaks mix, now up to Episdoe 5. A fresh serving of 90's inspired breakbeats, groove laden melodies with a bit of a melancholy tone that works so well in dance music. Maybe it's all the minor keys. 

All tracks are from the summer months of 2023, but it's amazing to me how much of a 90's revival is happening in the breaks scene these days. Recycled drums loops, pianos galore, but the bpms  have come down a bit. 

Tracklisting
1.  Framewerk - Mercury and Solace
2. John Gurd & Reset Robot - Ashen
3. Arlan - Flow through the canyon (Ran Kaler Remix)
4. Because of Art  - Circle of Light
5. Sasha  & Because of Art - Fused
6. Tim French - Veritas (Truth)
7. Matin HERRS - Do we love each other
8. Jeremy Olander - Hollow Halls
9. Matty Right - Realisation 
10. Digital Base & Andy Vibes - Darling
11. Ranj Kaler - Recovery

Black Coffee Breaks - Episode 5

Serato Control Vinyl mix on 2 Technics 1200 MK5 /Rane 62/Ortofon black/Sony MDR V700 headphones!

1. Slow Motion-Ozgur Ozkan,Blusol Mix

2. Shifting Circumstances-Tee-Ex

3. The Key-Acidova

4. Dreamlike-Ezequiel Arias & Folger,Paula Os

5. Bloom-Lost Astronaut

6. Another Day in Paradise-Lost Astronaut 

7. Beraccuda-Beta

8. Another Day in Paradise-Lost Astronaught,Rework


9. Antananarivo-Omauha

10. Elevate-Because of Art

11. Love of Yesterday-Lost Astronaut

12. Next to You-Beta

13. Static-Guru-Endless Cycle,Muzvio

14. Hope we can meet, Muzvio

15. Fall to Pieces-Lost Astronaut,Rick Carbonell

Ep. 75 "This is the Way!" Part I (Progressive Breaks,Melodic breaks,Breakbeat)

Grade-E presents:
Black Coffee House and Breaks

1. Warung - Ilusive
2. Dusky - Cedar
3. Maya Jane Coles - Visionary
4. Icarus - No Sleep
5. Locked Groove - From Beyond (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)
6. James Zabiela - The Healing (Tinlicker Remix)
7. High Heel Breaker - Come Easy (feat. Sarah Palin; Dave Aju Remix)
8. Rufus Du Sol - Lost in My Mind (Icarus Remix)
9. Boom Jinx, Fatum, Katrine Stenbekk - Coming Home (Einer K Five Chill Out Mix)
10. Adam Pits - Pest Control
11. DJ Seinfeld -  Galaxy
12. Lone - Pulsar
13. Mariel Ito - Lovely 
14. George Fitzgerald - Burns (DJ Seinfeld Remix)
15. Perdu - Sacrament0
16. Frost - Overtones   

Hi friends - I’m kicking off a new dj set series that allows me to release music in my two favorite genres of deep house and breakbeats. Over the coming months I hope to release at least one new set on a semi-regular basis. 

Inspiration for the music comes mornings, black coffee, my favorite DJs, good grooves, 90 breaks and much more. 

Some of you may know me more for progressive breaks that I’ve played for years and still love. While you’ll certainly hear that type of sound in the breaks set, I’ve gravitated towards breaks that were slightly more acoustic, heavily influenced by classic nineties vibes with some modern melodies.  This set is good for chilling listening or club dancing. 

I have borrowed a few tracks that I’ve heard in other recent sets from some of my favorite DJs, but hopefully found my own unique take on them by placing them in the mix in my own way. While not focused on the hottest latest tracks that are mere minutes old, I hope you'll still be hearing some tunes that maybe you're hearing for the first time. 

Thank you to anyone that gives these a listen. Your ears are always appreciated. Your comments are always welcome.

Black Coffee Breaks - Episode 1

After far too many months, here is episode 3 of my Black Coffee DJ sets. Episode three is back to the Breakbetats.

Soulful, Sexy, Tribal, Nostalgic from the Warehouse to the Coffee House Breakbeats on order.  Many of the tracks have some 90's vibes to my ear. 

Played @ 125 Beats Per Minute
Mixed in Ableton Live with an Akai MK2

Music to get you going in the morning, moving in the evening, chilling on the Sunday comedown and everything in between.  Good Coffee always welcome.

Tracklisting (Please Support the Artist):

1. Sergey Fors - Mercury (Patrice Baumel Remix)
2. Tender Games - Movim (Black Loops Remix)
3. Black Loops -Gwei Lo
4. Bicep - Atlas
5. Moff and Tarkin - Baby
6. Ross From Friends - March
7. Because of Art - Elevate 
8. Route 8 - All those DJs
9. Fio Fa - Fantasom
10. Art was Art - Grid
11. Objekt -  Them from Q
12. Seb Wildblood -Bad Space Habigs

Black Coffee Breaks - Episode 3

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, and deeply rooted in the gritty heartbeat of Southern nightlife, Cameron Clark of Sunset Sessions Hollywood CA is a vinyl-purist DJ with over three decades of experience behind the decks. Known for his unparalleled collection of rare records and signature blends of UK progressive house, deep trance, and Florida-style funky breakbeats, he’s a living historian of underground dance music.

His journey began with humble college parties powered by two CD players, a tape deck, and a two-channel mixer—but the true turning point came in 1995 when he fell in love with vinyl. From there, the sound of crackling grooves and booming basslines became his religion.

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🎚️ Musical Journey
    •    Early Days: started clubbing at legendary Southern venues like Masquerade (Atlanta), AAHZ (Orlando), The Edge (Jacksonville,Orlando,Ft Lauderdale), and Pterodactyl (Charlotte),Cameron Clark became a dancing fixture in the breakbeat and rave scenes of the ‘90s.
    •    Vinyl Roots: A devoted crate digger and master of the decks, he built a world-class vinyl collection that spans every genre—always ready to drop heat at a moment’s notice.
    •    Hollywood Bound: In 1998, he moved to Los Angeles and began managing the iconic DMC Records on Melrose Ave. There, surrounded by West Coast legends, he upped his game and refined his technical mastery.
    •    Residencies: Held down the decks at Florentine Gardens and Club Lingerie in Hollywood while rocking underground warehouse parties and pop-up events across L.A.
    •    Style Evolution: While rooted in breakbeat, Cameron Clark evolved his sound to include hypnotic UK progressive house and cinematic deep trance—always staying ahead of the curve.

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🔊 Genres & Specialties
    •    Florida Funky, Nu Skool Breakbeat
    •    UK Progressive House
    •    Deep Trance
    •    Classic House & Electro
    •    Open Format Vinyl Sets,Pop Mash Up Mixes

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🎧 Live Sets & Highlights
    •    Recent Performance: Played an all-vinyl set alongside The Egyptian Lover at Daddy Diamonds in Hollywood.
    •    Podcast DJing: Hosts a personal mix podcast from his home studio using vinyl and Serato control vinyl—showcasing both classic and contemporary sounds.
    •    Vinyl Revival Ready: With vinyl making a comeback, Cameron Clark of Sunset Sessions Hollywood Ca is fully equipped to bring authentic, analog energy to dance floors everywhere.

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📦 What You Get
    •    30+ years of experience across multiple scenes and coasts
    •    A massive and meticulously organized vinyl library
    •    True turntable skills—no sync button needed
    •    The ability to read and control a crowd, old-school style
    •    Passionate, professional, and always show-ready

Ep. 75 "This is the Way!" Part I (Progressive Breaks,Melodic breaks,Breakbeat)

SUNSET SESSIONS (CAMERON CLARK)