Excited to release this 10th Studio Session Mix!

Track Listing:
Hatiras - Sweet Darlin
Risk Assessment - I Hear Music (A Disco Love Affair)
Hiva - Deep Snap
Tom Brownlow - Reaching Out
Vanucci, Morpheo - Express Myself
Larry Peace - Work It
Brokenears - Lost Day
Raven Maize, Dave Lee ZR, David Penn - The Real Life (David Penn Extended Remix)
Good Vibe People - Silver Surfer
Nicolass - Without You
Angelo Ferreri, DJ Delta (IT) - The DJ Manifesto
Dexter Troy - Hand In Hand
James Haskell - Check It Out
Christian Vila - Groove On
Chambray, The Aston Shuffle, Liz Jai - Give It To You
LO-99, Ray Foxx - Steppin
Sllash - Doppe - Party Buzz
Angel Heredia - Oh La La
Flashmob - Love Together (DBR Edit)
84Bit, Ma Khe - TRY
Sllash - Doppe - Fair Trade
KPD, The Cube Guys - Da Hype
Danny Rhys - Move On

Studio Sessions Vol 10

Ayyyyy! If you were at Breakfast of Champions x It's a New Day this year, I hope you had as much fun as I did! I book-ended the party, mixing video on the Mog at the beginning and DJing on the BoC Space Stage to close the party out. Huge thanks to the happy crowd out there at the end—you made my night and helped kick off 2024 with an incredibly positive boost. 

Here's my set from the party! As usual, I put a lot into it—editing, layering samples and acapellas—and I was also inclined to detoured into DnB for a bit. Enjoy!

XO, 8b

8ball - Breakfast Of Champions 2024

An amazing day with so many smiling faces on the dance floor. I'm honored to play at the best party in San Francisco alongside so many DJs I respect. A big thank you to all of you who brought positive vibes and energy to the dance floor. I won't forget BoC24 anytime soon!

01 Chris Lake, Destructo - Y.O.D.O
02 Laidback Luke, Vinne, Beauz, Rayray - Hello
03 Jay Robinson - The Clapper (Extended Mix)
04 Essel - Sweat (Extended Mix)
05 FOMO (feat Dimt) - Front to Back
06 -Urbano- - Kuxu
07 DJ Hero - Disko Biskit
08 DJ Icey - Feel The Bassline
09 DJ Hero - Funky Munky
10 DJ Brownie - Loose Control (DJ Hero Mix)
11 B-Phreak - The Flow
12 DJ Hero - You Know The Time
13 Shade K - Bumpin (Dub Edit)
14 The Darrow Chem Syndicate - The Kneekick (Urbano & Jiro Remix)
15 DJ Icey - Skan
16 TRS, Four Motion - Flapjack
17 Miau, Jose Rodriguez - Cat Hedral
18 FM-3, Rhades - Back To Funky (VIP Mix)
19 Ondamike - Doves Cry (VIP Mix)
20 Ondamike, Heather Collins, Juz10-Tym - When I Make My Hips Pop

RIPEcast Deckard - Breakfast of Champions 2024

This week on the RIPEcast is longtime Space Cowboy J9 the Angel. 

What can I say except that BOC is always my favorite party of the year because I get to see all of your beautiful faces! 2023 was particularly challenging for me, so it’s all the more special start the year in this way and to receive so many hugs, and have such deep and meaningful conversation. The best part is always seeing your joy and dancing from behind the decks. We spend so much time crafting a set and experience that we think you’ll enjoy, and the look on your faces is most certainly the payoff! I hope you’ll enjoy listening to this mix and reliving the moments from that beautiful, sunny day. I was surrounded with family, from near and far, and I’m so grateful for each and every one of you, and for this experience, always.
So much love, 
Janine 

Special thanks go out to all of my producer friends who provided the soundtrack for the day, namely Raul/83, Miguel/Elektroshock, and Fran/Banana Club Records. Your friendship and talent is a true gift!

J9 RIPEcast Breakfast of Champions 2024

Nothing fancy, just some chill breaks and 4s to go with your headphones and umbrella while you weather the weather. Stay dry! - 8b

8ball - Weather Be Like - Feb 2024

I am thrilled to invite you to experience the magic of my New Year's Day set at the iconic Breakfast of Champions party, hosted by the legendary DJ collective Space Cowboys. As a proud member of the Space Cowboys, curating this set was a labor of love, showcasing my favorite tech house tracks from the vibrant landscape of 2023. The Breakfast of Champions is not just a party; it's a testament to the Space Cowboys' commitment to a community that thrives on a shared passion of art, music and dance.   

Being a Space Cowboy is more than just a title; it's a badge of honor that represents a commitment to bringing joy to the people through music and dance. I am proud to have played a role in putting together this unforgettable event, where the beats echoed the spirit of unity and celebration. My thanks to the people who were there dancing in the street and you who are listening to this Ripecast. 

WorkR

2024 - 02 - 15 RIPEcast Workr

InStereo Recordings – Stereo Damage Episode 202
Guest Mix: DJ Takimba
https://soundcloud.com/meltingpotmusic

Tracklist
Freak Our Own Thang (Original Mix) - Ghostbusterz
Tasty (Extended Mix) - Me & My Toothbrush
Good, Bad & Ugly (Original Mix) - Angelo Ferreri
Keep The Dance Floor Goin' - Adri Block & Scotty Boy
Take Me (Extended Mix) - Martin Ikin, Joshwa
Say What - Alessio Mosti, Mirco Martini
Soul Glow (Original_Mix) Dj Mes
We Wanna Be Free (Original_Mix) - Jarred Gallo
Off The Ground - Alvaro Smart
Pass The Dutchess - Takimba Edit
Party Time (Mike Balance Remix) - WhiteNoize
Dope Yeah - Luca D EDIT (MB)
Givin My Love (Original Mix) - Mark Funk, Danny Cruz
Sock It To Me (Original Mix) DJ Dan, Mike Balance, Taurus
Groove On (N2N Remix) - D.Rossini
You Better (Takimba Edit) - Rumpus, Nicky Genesis

Stereo Damage Podcast

Stereo Damage Podcast - Episode 202 (DJ Takimba Guest Mix)

Without further delay, I’m proud to share with you my much requested set from Breakfast of Champion + It’s A New Day on New Year’s Day 2024!  I would have loved to share my live recording but due to a technical difficulty, I had to recreate the magic in a studio mix. It was amazing to kick off the new year with joy, love and hope rocking my set on the Heavy Petting Zoo stage to a sea of party people and all my friends up on stage. The highlight was debuting the track that DJ Denise and I produced at the top of my set. It’s always one of my favorite events of the year and this year was no exception. Now you can relive the magic from that moment in bass face inducing auditory bliss. BUMP IT LOUD and share!

▲ SET LIST ▲

01. DJ Denise & DJ ICON - CAKE
02. Odd Mob - Give You 
03. J. Worry & Cherry Tooth - Dancing At The Disco
04. Alex Amaro & Emma K - Tech House Girlfriend
05. ACRAZE, Joey Valence & Brae - Heard It Like This
06. CAZZTEK - Need Your Love
07. Skrillex & Diplo - Jungle Bae (MAKJ Remix)
08. Ellis Moss - Calling 
09. On Deck - That Funk (Alex Amaro Remix)
10.  Alok & Braskar - The Warehouse
11.   BYOR & BURNERS! - Droppin’ It (La La La)
12.  Chris Lake & NPC vs Anabelle Englund - Reverse Skydiving Is A Drug From God
13.  Diplo, Hagel & Julia Church - Stay High
14.  Calvin Harris - You Used To Hold Me (Max Low Edit)
15.  SIDEPIECE - Feel The Need
16.  Fedde Le Grand - All Over The World 2023 (Club Remix)
17.  AC Slater, Aleena Zanders & NuBass - Lose My Mind
18.  Ladytron - Destroy Everything You Touch (Space Motion Remix)

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Live at Breakfast of Champions + It's A New Day 2024

Space Cowboy resident Rumblemunk is up on this week's RIPEcast with his live set from Breakfast of Champions 2024! 

In his words "I’m not a turntable-ist or an OG breakbeat DJ/producer, but when your set is in between Cut Chemist and Elite Force, whaddya do?

This set starts with a supporting MC, blazes through a mash-up of Drummatic Twins re-releases (thanks Nick), followed by my BOC 2023 release Shake That Thing, stops in with some Nick Thayer, bounces through my Eminight’s Doom bootleg, then settles in for an Elite Force medley (thanks Simon) that ends with playing the CDJ like an instrument. Brass Monkey gets us back on track heading towards a half time grind and shake, then resetting with a classic breakbeat, ending with my latest release, a Tears For Fears bootleg.

Thank you for all the love and support at this year’s BOC. Hope you enjoy the set and the memories!" - Rumblemunk

Rumblemunk RIPEcast Breakfast Of Champions 2024

The original idea was to post this around my birthday in March, after getting about halfway through I realized March wouldn't happen because... well, I was only about halfway through. I parked it to focus on other things. Then came incredibly sad news about friend and Space Cowboy, Danny. He was always a fan of the BBQ sets, and frequently asked when I'd get to another. Yesterday was Danny's birthday, so I carved out time and finished it up. Not perfect, but long af, and hopefully suitable for BBQing. RIP Danny, hope he bumps this at the big grill in the sky. 

XO, 8b

Tracks: 
DJ Bacon - Five on It
Eric Sermon - Bomdigi
Gang Starr - 1,2 & 1,2
Bahamadia - Uknowwedu
Q Tip - Let’s Ride
Store Elliot, James Brown - Get Up Off
S!RENE - Do For The Love of Steelo
Obliques - Instant Pleasure
Marlena Shaw - California Soul (Diplo Mad DeCent Remix)
Fat Joe - What’s Luv
Miley Cyrus - Party In The USA (Cosmo Mix)
Wilson Pickett - Engine Number 9 (Reflex Revision)
Reuben Bell - Superjock (MM’s Mix) 
DMX - X Gon Give It To Ya (Cold Chill Remix) 
Eric B & Rakim - In The Ghetto (Rhythm Scholar Urban Renewal Remix)
Justin Warfield - B-Boys on Acid
Fun Lovin’ Criminals - Scooby Snacks (Schmoove Version)
Tina Turner - Whole Lotta Love (JR Dynamite Edit)
Wiz Khalifa & Snoop Dogg - Young, Wild, And Free
Beck - Novacane 
Public Enemy, DJ Bacon - Give It Up
RHCP - Give It Away (Rhythm Scholar Dirty Funk Remix)
Lil Kim - The Jump Off
The Pharcyde - Ya Mama
Lupe Fiasco - Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)
Destiny’s Child - Bug A Boo (Borneland Remix)
TLC - No Scrub (DJEZP) 
Coi Leray - Players
Bob James, Grandmaster Flash, Royksopp - The Message (Jimi Needles Acid Jazz Cocktail)
Drake - Nice For What (Delirious & Alex K Puro Pari Remix)
Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers - Islands In The Stream
Beastie Boys - Root Down (Free Zone Mix)
DJ Bacon - Inner City Chill 
Eminem - Real Slim Shady 
Flying Mojito Bros. - Shake The Dust
Become x Elohim - She Talks Too Much
Big Data - Dangerous
Captain Futuro - Like We Use To Say
Usher - Yeah
Viking Grooves - Summertime Groove
Bruno Borlone & Boogie Mike - California Love 
Bazza Ranks & Imagine This - That Stuff (The Allergies Remix)
Late Night Tuff Guy, Soul II Soul - Reality
Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (Dim Zach Rework)
The Allman Brothers - Midnight Rider (Appo & Appozone Productions Remix)
Kasabian - Days Are Forgotten (Z*Trip Remix)
George Benson - Turn Your Love Around (Sparky’s Edit)
Never Dull, Gwen Stefani, Rick James - Hollabrick Girl
The O-Jays - For The Love of Money (Pecoe Remix)
Hayz - Wicked Trip
Madonna - Lucky Star (Reflex Revision) 
Beyonce, DJ I-Cue & Jae Mo’Ice - Grassy Knowles
Slynk - You’re The Fool 
Redhead & The FBI - Do The Right Thing (JMMSTR NuDisco Remix)
Fingerman - Brass Disco
Dancefloor Outlaws - Saturday Night City 
Lisa Shaw - Hot Skin
Dua Lipa - Levitating (KUU Remix)
Justin Timberlake - My Love (Wick-It DTF Remix)
Jam Master - Love Thang (Jam Master Dub)
Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (Dubbed Out Remix)
The XX - Crystalized (Rory Phillips Remix)
Freq Nasty, Phoebe One - Boomin Back Atcha   
Beastie Boys, The Beatles - Pass The Word (Goddam Guest Mashup) 
Tears For Fears - Mad World 
Opus III - It’s A Fine Day (Dim Zach Remix)
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Jamming (FISHER Rework)
Stereo MC’s - Step It Up
Patti Smith - Because The Night (DJ Apt One Edit)
Depeche Mode - Strangelove (Tim Simenon & Mark Saunders Remix)
The Chemical Brothers, Q Tip - 3-2-1-Go (Sticky Icky Remix)
Frankie Smit - Double Dutch Bus (Disco Syndicate Mix)
Three Dog Night, Fort Knox Five - Mama Told Me (DC’s Finest Remint)
French Soler - I Wanna Be Your Lover
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
Talking Heads - Girlfriend Is Better (Bit Funk Edit)
Spiritualized - Think I’m In Love (Andy Buchan Mix)
Aroop Roy - Talking Bout Life

8ball - Another BBQ Mix II - April 2024

I had the pleasure of joining the flock for Birds of a Feather '24 with all-stars from some of my favorite Burning Man camps and Bay Area friends. It's a pleasure and honor to throw down with you all. 

01 - ALRT - Spinback
02 - Dave Winnel - Bang It
03 - War - Low Rider (Kyle Watson Remix)
04 - Kelly Reverb  & Chad LeMans - Vamonos
05 - No Thanks - Oldskool
06 - Hawke, God Within - Acid Funk (Rabbit In The Moon's Turn On Mix)
07 - Dillon Francis & Ship Wrek - Whole Lotta Drugs (Extended Mix)
08 - The Sponges - You Ready?
09 - Kyle Watson - The Reason (Extended Mix)
10 - SADYOUTH & Avenue - Next 2
11 - GENESI - Done
12 - LegacyOfficial, Curlyheads - Bounce
13 - Fomo, DLMT - Front to Back 
14 - SQWAD & The Melody Men - You Ate That
15 - AYYBO - Rizz

Deckard - RIPEcast Deckard BoaF '24

Without doubt, DJ ICON has become an iconic figure in the U.S. dance music industry and beyond. With a career spanning 25 years, she has captivated audiences the world over with her bass-heavy cross-genre House, Breaks and Bass Music sound; magnetic stage presence, skillful DJ mixes and productions. It’s no wonder why she’s been dubbed one of the leading ladies of this domain.  

Starting in 1996 at age 16, ICON diligently rose through the ranks of the San Francisco underground at a time when female DJs and promoters were few. In just a few years, her skills and growing reputation had already landed her numerous residencies in San Francisco, as well as a steady flow of stateside and international bookings. ICON has also gained success in radio and television in addition to rocking dancefloors. Among her accolades are releases on well-known labels, features in two TV series, a spot in Shejay’s “Top 100 Female DJs”, being voted one of San Francisco’s best in the Nitevibe “Top 10 DJ Dreamteam”, scoring a coveted sponsorship from Pioneer Pro DJ and building a huge fanbase on her social media pages and Soundcloud.

ICON has toured the world performing throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia at world renowned clubs such as 1015 Folsom and Ruby Skye in San Francisco, Limelight in NYC, Fabric and Matter in London, and Avalon in LA; as well as world-class music festivals such as Coachella Music Festival, Ultra Music Festival, Burning Man and Fuel Festival in Singapore. ICON has shared stages with top tier artists such as Underworld, The Chemical Brothers, The Crystal Method, Ladytron, Paul Oakenfold, Adam Freeland, Armand Van Helden, Deekline & Wizard, The Stanton Warriors, The Freestylers, Evil Nine, Elite Force, Uberzone, Bassbin Twins, DJ Icey, DJ Rap and many more. 

Aside from being busy behind the decks, ICON has also been busy behind the scenes promoting events in SF and NYC over the years. Currently she is a core member of Opulent Temple, a predominant DJ collective that is responsible for producing a large scale sound camp annually at Burning Man Arts and Music Festival, as well as year-round events that are staples in the San Francisco nightlife. 

ICON has had extensive history on the radio waves with past residencies and guest spots on respected dance music programs such as Thump Funk and Boombox Mix Sessions on SiriusXM, Liquid Todd’s Solid State on K-ROCK in NYC (Infinity Broadcasting); IBreaks and NuBreaks in London, Radio Record in Russia; and a plethora of dance music radio shows in her hometown, including House Nation on Wild 94.9 FM, Subsonic on Live 105, Zendada on Energy 92.7, and Future Breaks on KUSF. She has also made her way onto the small screen: In 2001, she was featured as one of twelve up-and-coming American DJs in “Disc Jockey,” a 12-part documentary series that aired on Showtime™. In 2004, she was the DJ on the internationally syndicated MTV™ series “The Wade Robson Project,” a dance competition hosted by the self-titled choreographer.

Lastly, ICON’s production endeavors have proven to be as exciting as her DJ career. Her releases on Illeven Eleven Records: “Welcome To My Dancefloor” with Dustin Hulton featuring Nikki Carabello and “Wha?” a collaboration with Bay Area producer Ground_Control had steller reviews and support by leading artists in the industry. “Dancefloor” charted at #8 and #22 on the Beatport Breakbeat and Electro charts with a great review in Mixmag. The KMFX remix of “Wha?” charted at #12 on the Beatport Breakbeat chart. ICON & GC have also done remixes of “Reload” for Deekline and Ed Solo feat. Million Dan on Rat Records and “Draggin” for Enough Weapons on Vibrance Recordings.

So what’s next for this powerhouse bass princess? More mixes, productions and remixes are in the works, as she continues to make her mark in the worldwide dance music industry.

Live at Breakfast of Champions + It's A New Day 2024

DJ ICON

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