In the realm of Balearic beat, the vinyl notes waver between the echoes of house and Italo house, embracing the mellow sway of deep house. A languid R&B-infused beat, clocking in below 119bpm, sets the rhythm, composed of the essential trio: bass drum, snare, and hi-hats, often choreographed by the Roland TR-909 drum machine. These beats unfold in a laid-back dance, a rhythmic tapestry woven with the soulful threads of Latin, African, Funk, and Dub influences. Balearic beat borrows production techniques from its dance music contemporaries, an eclectic fusion popular in its heyday.

Vocals, though intermittent, share the stage with instrumental compositions, where acoustic instruments like guitars and pianos occasionally join the melodic conversation. Yet, tethered to a specific percussion pattern that eventually fell out of favor, the once-prominent Balearic beat gracefully bowed out, its repertoire assimilated into the broader realms of "chill out" and "downtempo" genres.

The architects of Balearic beat, in contrast to their UK disciples, define its essence as the DJ's ability to traverse a vast sonic landscape, navigating from the early minimalism of New Beat to the pioneering extended remixes of pop anthems. Balearic DJ sets are a testament to the art of musical divergence, marked by sharp turns in direction. Beyond Ibiza's shores, the general perception labels Balearic beat as a distinct music style. However, within the island's community, it is a rebellion against conformity, an embrace of non-style—a challenge to the norm. It embodies a freestyle expression seamlessly binding sporadic vinyl inspirations through technical finesse on the turntables.

In the present electronic dance music landscape, where stylistic boundaries reign supreme, only a handful of promoters and DJs dare to stretch the spectrum of styles as far as Balearic beat once did, fearing the loss of identity and clientele. DJ Alfredo remains a torchbearer of diversity among Ibiza DJs, but the art of mixing and the terminology that once defined Balearic beat have largely been absorbed by the Chillout scene.

Balearic Boogie

My monthly 'Snapshot' Mix for November 2023!
>> SOUND: Funk, Soul, R&B, Disco, Jazz Funk,...

Featuring music from artists such as Massive Attack, Scrimshire, Izo FitzRoy, Renegades Of Jazz, Smoove & Turrell, Max Sedgley, The Bamboos, Altered Tapes, Trio Valore, Voodoocuts, Skeewiff, Max Beesley's High Vibes, The Jazz Defenders, Lack Of Afro, Maiiah & The Angels Of Libra, Gary Beals, Mr Confuse, Aphrose, Ruby Wood, and others...

- Hope you enjoy this selection -
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>> TRACKLIST:
01. Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy (Original Mix) [Wild Bunch Records]
02. Izo FitzRoy - Pilgrim (Interlude) [Jalapeno Records]
03. Scrimshire - The Low Road (feat. Rob Hynd) [Wah Wah 45s]
04. Scrimshire - Warm Sound (feat. Inga-Lill Aker) [Wah Wah 45s]
05. Izo FitzRoy - Scram [Jalapeno Records]
06. Renegades Of Jazz - Last To Leave [Bathurst]
07. Smoove & Turrell - The Light (feat. Ronnie Foster) [Jalapeno Records]
08. Max Sedgley - I Want Your Soul (feat. Tasita D'Mour) [Om Records]
09. Max Sedgley - Gotta Get Up (feat. Tasita D'Mour) [Om Records]
10. The Bamboos - This Is How You Do It [Pacific Theatre]
11. The Bamboos - Ex-Files [Pacific Theatre]
12. Max Sedgley - Lockdown Boogie [Om Records]
13. Altered Tapes - Let The Power Flow (Horny Remix) [Heat Rock Records]
14. Altered Tapes - The Breakdown (Eazy Goes To Memphis) [Heat Rock Records]
15. Mr Doris & D-Funk - Feel Good (feat. Cantaloop & Nell Shakespeare) [Jalapeno Records]
16. Florence Funk - Be My Baby [Florence Records]
17. Trio Valore - Hip Hug-Her [Record Kicks]
18. Voodoocuts - Breaking Dog [STUDS]
19. Skeewiff - Exclusive Blend [Jalapeno Records]
20. Delfonic & Kapote - Groove Head Rejam [Illegal Jazz Records]
21. Max Beesley's High Vibes - Ice [Légère Recordings]
22. Max Beesley's High Vibes - Fire [Légère Recordings]
23. The Jazz Defenders & Doc Brown - Rolling On A High [Haggis Records]
24. Apollo Suns - Pluto [Do Right! Music]
25. Lack Of Afro - Let It All Out (feat. Wax & Herbal T) [Bastion Music Group]
26. Maiiah & The Angels Of Libra - I'm A Good Woman [Waterfall Records]
27. Gary Beals - All Of Me [LRK Records]
28. Mr Confuse - Time To Move (Instrumental) [Confunktion Records]
29. Mr Confuse - No Time To Snooze [Confunktion Records]
30. The Third Degree - Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Smoove Remix) [Jalapeno Records]
31. Emma Noble - Break Down The Walls (Don Leisure Funkstrumental Edit) [Cosmos Music]
32. Aphrose - YaYa (Radio Edit) [LRK Records]
33. Ruby Wood - Me And My Girl [First Word Records]
34. Tanika Charles - Parkdale (feat. I. James Jones) (Live in Studio) [Record Kicks]
35. Thee Marloes - True Love [Big Crown Records]
36. Les Imprimés - Love & Flowers [Big Crown Records]


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[*Cover image: Photo by Nathan Dumlao / Unsplash]

Snapshot 2023-11

this is a tribute mix to the late 80s ladies  who performed some greta dance classics of the time.
There are also some great freestyle tracks .
Ladies mix ,enjoy it!

80slate night ladies in 80mins

We continue with another VERY special guest. None other than the brains and talent behind Moodio Studio Bristol’s finest Doc Paul Colin Moody. Resident at Blowpop and THE studio master ‘man with a plan’ for too many artists to mention…Plus live vocals from none other than the Kurnel MC!! 
Whatzup Doc 🥕

“My show is off the hook ! its extra special, Ive done an exclusive Dr Moody tunes 2 hours special.  The set goes from some Mello ambient breaks into some dub and the some disco/funk a bit of big beat into breaks house garage and  then DnB ! xxxx All Dr Moody Tunes . Some unreleased stuff and a few bootlegs  🙂 having mastered hours and hours of amazing music these last 5 years 🙂 now time to showcase”

Set list ! 
Elliptical Orbit-Dr Moody
Gravitational Lense-Dr Moody
Celestial Mechanics-Dr Moody
Fight of the Butterfly-doctor moody

Purple  Urkle-Dr Moody
Lemon Haze-Dr Moody
Yellow Zushi-Dr Moody
Aqua Woman-Dr Moody

Midnight People-Dr Moody
Funk Rules OK-Dr Moody
To Dream-Dr Moody
Ever lasting Dub-Dr Moody
Dancing with Stars-Dr Moody 
Cosmic Dub foundation-Dr Moody 

Higher State of Jazz-Dr Moody
Just be Dub-Featuring Ngiao-Dr Moody
Say it from the Soul-Dr Moody
Mercy-Duffy-Dr Moody Booty
The four seasons-Beggin-Dr Moody Booty
Keep it Real-Dr Moody
We control Transmission-Dr Moody

Children -Robert Miles-Dr Moody Orchestral Re rub
First Light-Dr Moody
I like too-Dr Moody
Six Ts Fjord-Too Many Ts-Dr Moody Booty
Shame less-Dr Moody remix
Shooting Stars-Dr Moody

The Plough-Dr Moody
Rad for Life-Dr Moody
Tomorrow-Dr Moody
Fields Of Sunshine-Dr Moody
Harmony-Dr Moody
Stay Golden-Dr Moody

The ONE ! Dr Moody 1BTN Positive VIbrations From The Moodio Studio Jan11th24

01.Ai Mi Morena--Remixes--Club Des Belugas--Mo`Horizons
02.But Rich Rhythms--Remixes--Club Des Belugas—Bahama Soul Club
03.Shake and Boogie—Single—Jayl Funk 
04.El Oman Boogaloo--EP--Omegaman 
05.Sweet Soul Music—Single--Floyd James & The GT`s
06.Be Thankful—Single-- The Notations
07.The Gal From Joe`s--Jazz &Blues-Martha High&GreyandHitMeBand 
08.The Rooster Calls feat.Joephine Nightingale-Single-Bahama Soul Club
09.Watina—feat.Carlos Santana--Single--Calypso Rose
10.Leave Me Alone—Manu Chao--Kubiashi Remix—Ep--Calypso Rose
11.Mango—-Remixes--Club Des Belugas--BahamaSoulClub
12.The Beat Goes On—Remixes—Club Des Belugas--JoJo Effect
13.I JustWantToMakeLoveToYou—feat.Brenda Boykin—Club Des Belugas

Radio Grenzenlos

Grenzenlos 2024-02 - Feb 2024

Welcome to episode 22! All our fav joints n' jams PLUS 4 brand new edits from us!

TRACKLIST
Passion - Taffy
Slippery People (Club Version) - The Staple Singers
Str8 Outta Mumbai - Jai Paul
Land of Joy - Prins Emanuel
Morning Light (feat. Andreya Triana) - Andreya Triana & Quantic
Don't Push It Don't Force It - Leon Haywood
We Could Forever - Bonobo
Bebeccie's Theme - Opolopo
This Ain't Really Love (SLY 12" Edit) - Sophisticated Ladies
Sugar My Love (SLY Edit) - T.Z. Junior
Spring Affair (SLY Rework) - Donna Summer
Got My Dancing Shoes On (SLY Edit) - Plaza
I Can't Turn Around - Isaac Hayes
Try My Love On for Size - Sharon Redd
Home Is Where the Heart Is - Bobby Womack & The Brotherhood
You Can't Hide From The Boogie - Donna Washington
I Know You Too Well (Karma Kid 12" Remix) - Reuben James
I Want to See You Dance - AC Soul Symphony & Dave Lee
Passion - Guy Preston feat Caspian The Prince
He Gave Us Rhythm - Phazed Groove Ft. D'Layna
Can't Win Scarecrow - Underdog Edits

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The Joints n' Jams Radio Show Ep.22

My monthly 'Snapshot' Mix for February 2024!
>> SOUND: Downbeat, Soul, Funk, Afro, Latin, Jazz,...

Featuring music from artists such as Kabanjak, Ancient Astronauts, DJ Tzinas, Galathea, Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Souleance, Jim Sharp, Breakbeat Junkie, The Bamboos & Ohmega Watts, London Afrobeat Collective, New Visionaries, Cotonete, Jayl Funk, Tony & The Kings, Empresarios, Nick Marks, Renegades Of Jazz, and others...

Definitely worth a special mention and recommendation: the compilations "Fantastic Freeriding 5 - The Journey Continues" (Switchstance Recordings), "This Is DJs Choice Vol.4 (compiled by Gu)" (Unique Records), and "Peace Chant Vol.5&6" (Tramp Records). - Which are also represented in this mix -

- Hope you enjoy! -

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>> FREE DOWNLOAD: https://hearthis.at/docbest/snap2024-02/
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>> TRACKLIST:
01. Fixed Error - Rain On My Skin (feat. MoRoots) [Switchstance Recordings]
02. Kabanjak - Sapphire [Switchstance Recordings]
03. Radamant & McTo - Bad Spirits Go Away (Leave Me Alone) [Kraak Records]
04. Ancient Astronauts - Gwakke (feat. Spyda MC) [Switchstance Recordings]
05. DJ Tzinas - Old Fashioned Way [Self-released]
06. Daddy-O (of Stetsasonic) - Drumma Man [Unique]
07. Renegades Of Jazz - Japiim [Self-released]
08. Galathea - Koloko (feat. Kadi Koulibaly) [Space Echo Records]
09. Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Nuthin' But A "G" Thang [Big Crown Records]
10. Laurent Bardainne & Tigre d'Eau Douce - Porsche 944 (The Drop Vibes Remix) [Heavenly Sweetness]
11. Souleance - Out Of Touch (feat. Kit Sebastian) [First Word Records]
12. Jim Sharp - Bees & Things & Flowers (Jim Sharp Mix) [Soul By The Pound]
13. Ben E. King - Supernatural Thing (Breakbeat Junkie Edit) [Self-released]
14. Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - How We Do [Big Crown Records]
15. The Bamboos - Get In The Scene (feat. Ohmega Watts) [Unique]
16. London Afrobeat Collective - Freedom [Canopy Records]
17. New Visionaries - Firecracker [Lovemonk]
18. Dub Stax (feat. Sema Mutlu) - Respect Youself (Kleer Remix) [Echo Beach]
19. Izo FitzRoy - Small Mercies (Art Of Tones Remix) [Jalapeno Records]
20. Wild Bounce - Look Back [Danca Records]
21. Cotonete - What Did You Run For (feat. Omar) [Heavenly Sweetness]
22. Cotonete - Day In Day Out (feat. Leron Thomas) [Heavenly Sweetness]
23. Kolonel Djafaar - Sirens' Glitch [Batov Records]
24. Galathea - Divinitè (feat. Kadi Koulibaly) [Space Echo Records]
25. Jayl Funk - Feel The Rhythm [Breakbeat Paradise Recordings]
26. Tony & The Kings - Son Del Barrio (Empresarios Remix) [Tiki Tumbao]
27. Eli Goulart E Banda Do Mato - Sunny [Unique]
28. Federico Cervantes - Little Boogum [Tramp Records]
29. Wolfgang Lauth Combo - Ich rede wenn ich schweigen sollte [Tramp Records]
30. Nick Marks - Paradiso (Radio Edit) [Self-released]
31. Nick Marks - Back To Life (feat. Doron Lev) [Self-released]
32. Renegades Of Jazz - Soulin' [Bathurst]
33. Mo Fingaz - Scene One (Acceptance) [First Word Records]
34. Renegades Of Jazz - Oh Please! [Self-released]





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[*Cover image: Photo by Serhii Kyryliuk / Unsplash]

Snapshot 2024-02

Snapshot 2024-02 [**FREE DL IN DESCRIPTION**]

My monthly 'Snapshot' Mix for March 2024!
*File under: Nu Disco / House / Indie Dance / Electro

Featuring music from artists such as Agosta, DiCE, Georges, Nothing But Funk, The Niceguys, Jayl Funk, Sound Support, Bukky Leo, FSQ, Baby's Berserk, Munk (aka Kapote), Bárbara Boeing (Toy Tonics), Rotciv, Italo Brutalo, Vanity Project, RSS Disco, New Sector Movements, and others...

- Hope you enjoy! -

>> TRACKLIST:
01. Agosta (feat. The Invisible Session) - Hearing The Call (Lady G In A Rainy Day Version) [Space Echo Records]
02. Agosta - Three Chestnut (Galathea 'Psychedelic Pepper' Remix) [Space Echo Records]
03. Toco - Guajiru [Schema Records]
04. Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin' (DiCE Edit / Doc's Tailored Refit) [Unreleased]
05. Georges - Karma [Boogie Angst]
06. Nothing But Funk - Sweet Talking Honeys (feat. Max Tuohy) [Disco Tropicana Records]
07. The Niceguys (feat. Justina Lee Brown) - Don't Let Go (Jayl Funk Remix) [Bomb Strikes]
08. King Mutapa - Gimme That Funk [Boogie Angst]
09. Sound Support - Bump Into You [Toy Tonics]
10. Cotonete (feat. Omar) - What Did You Run For? (Danilo Plessow Remix) [Heavenly Sweetness]
11. Ezy & Isaac - Let Your Body Move (Laura Lynn & Jesse Gay Remix) [Soul Clap Records]
12. Bukky Leo - Unisex Dilema (Leslie Lawrence Mix) [Drift Recordings]
13. Eparapo (feat. Dele Sosimi) - From London To Lagos (Bayaka Remix) [Wah Wah 45s]
14. Baby's Berserk - Eat Your Dollar (Nicolini Remix) [Toy Tonics]
15. Munk - Androgyn [Toy Tonics]
16. FSQ - Freak Out For Fitness (Original Mix) [Soul Clap Records]
17. Micropacer - Hollow Talk [Polari Records]
18. Rotciv - Money For Nothing [Polari Records]
19. Bárbara Boeing - Baile Do Silêncio (Donald Dust Remix) [Toy Tonics]
20. Simon Shackleton - Pacific Blue (In Yer Face Live Mix) [Unreleased]
21. Alex Cecil - Jumping From Swings [Popgang Records]
22. Vanity Project - The Churn (RSS Disco 'Lifetime Value' Mix) [Ancient Future Now]
23. Nothing But Funk & Syndel - Ring My Bell (Yoshua Jr. Extended Remix) [Disco Tropicana Records]
24. Rari - Boy (Italo Brutalo Remix) [Unreel Records]
25. CYRK - That's How It Is [Polari Records]
26. Kapote - The Party (Extended Version) [Toy Tonics]
27. Lefti - Be (Lefti Bootleg) [Whitelabel (Quincy Boy Records)]
28. New Sector Movements - Bless (Trev Remix) [First Word Records / CoOp Presents]
29. Miguel Palhares - Attraction [Piston Recordings]
30. Stump Valley (feat. IRenee) - A Bun Dance (Extended Mix) [Toy Tonics]




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[*Cover image: Photo by Jan Antonin Kolar / Unsplash]

Snapshot 2024-03

lcome to episode #82 of The Allergies Podcast. On the show this month we have brand new b-boy business from the Silver Skylarks. Vintage symphonics from the Manhattan Strings. And a Tune of The Month from Potatohead People featuring Redman.
Plus, a chat with our special guest, Lee from nu skool breaks legends, Plump DJs. Who also drops off a 20-minute taster of their RePlumped remix album – Soon to be available as whopping hour-long mix. Enjoy!

The Allergies Podcast Ep. #82 (with Guests Plump DJs)

1	Our Love (80's) (extended mix)	YOURS	Defected
2	Morning Light (feat Andreya Triana)	Quantic & Andreya Triana	Play It Again Sam
3	Bring Back The Funk (feat Emily Molloy)	Omegaman	Fort Knox US
4	Get Live Get Down	Kraak & Smaak	Bomb Strikes
5	Tape Your Beat	Born 74 & Onj	Z Records
6	Let It All Out (feat. Lumi HD)	Sam Redmore	Jalapeno Records
7	Madrugada	Alma Negra	Delusions Of Grandeur
8	Dreamer	Flevans	Jalapeno Records
9	Pacific Blue (In Yer Face Live Mix)	Simon Shackleton	
10	Save My Soul	Kousto	Ravanelli Disco Club
11	Dance	Divine Who	Divine Discs
12	Take Me To The River (extended)	Revival/Mary Pearce	Revival
13	Robot Rock (Kid Kenobi Re-Rock)	Daft Punk	

Jem Stone - Kaptin Karnival Interview

14	standing in the way of cerrone - Madame Electrifie Edit		
15	iko iko - lau.ra edit v3 128bpm		
16	Helter Skelter	Acolyte	Sprechen
17	Set The Roof (feat Tayla Parx)	Hudson Mohawke/Nikki Nair	Warp
18	Make My Day (ODM remix)	Brothers Of Funk	ElectroBreakz
19	SuperStyle Delux- Give Some Space (Madame Electrifie remic)
20	Your Love	bullet tooth	Four40
21	Want Me (Extended Mix)	Skeptic, Sophia Violet	FFRR

Data Transmission Radio - Box of Tricks 55

El Train - Craft (VIP)
The Secret Soul Society - Mind out the Way
Jun Tanaka - Window Seat
Emil Rottmayer - Distance
Le Recre - Petite Douceur (LNW Re-Dux)
I Gemin - Sharon Tha Star (LNW Re-Dux)
MC Lyte - Cha Cha Cha (LNW Redux)
Super Lover Cee & Casanova - I Got a good Thing (LNW Irena Re-Dux)
Gang Starr - Manifest (AGFA Rework)
P-Sol - Know What It Is
Secret Soul Society - Get Funky
Kartell SG Lewis - Tides
Rejjie snow - Tinashi group therapy - disco pants
tha alkaholiks - DAMM (Breakbeat Junkie remix)
Talib

Grounded Mix

:: DR.BEST ::
DJ and radio host on Radio Z 95.8 Nuernberg/Germany (Radioshows “Limbo Rhythm” and “Headz”).

As DJ he has performed since 1992 in the Franconian surroundings, however, also in Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria… Moreover he was booked for events such as the IFA International Radio Exhibition Berlin and the biggest European Youth Fair “YOU”, also in Berlin.
Dr.Best himself considers his roots in the Hip Hop Sound of the early 80’s to the mid 90’s, but he also dealt with other styles such as Funk, Soul, Acid Jazz, Trip Hop, Big Beat, House, Drum & Bass and Breakbeat. Over a couple of years he has been known in the German Clubscene as a Breakbeat-DJ, then in 2006, however, his style started to mutate… Styles such as Funk, Soul, Jazz, Hip Hop, Reggae, Latin, Afrobeat and Disco got mixed with his Breakbeat Sound and created a new mixture which cannot be easily tagged any more.
- But actually there is no need to tag it, is it? -

Snapshot 2024-03

Dr. Best

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