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Smoove Operator is the debut single of brand new Lowtemp artist BRANX. 

*featuring Russ Liquid on the keys.

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Lowtemporary Vol. 1

BRANX - Smoove Operator

Lex is a DJ and music producer hailing from Athens, Greece. With almost twenty years in the dance music business, Alex Andrikopoulos - his real name, is nowadays considered one of the key figures of the underground local club scene. In the beginning of the millennium he started 'Radical Soundz', one of the most important record stores and a substantial body of dance and electronic music culture of Athens, until 2009 when the beloved spot closed its doors. In such an inspired environment he trained and educated him self into what dance music is. 

Meanwhile he meets Greek DJ/producer Tolis Q and together they form 'Quantized Music', a house and techno label. At the same time he begins to spin regularly in the city's most renowned venues and when his first music productions are issued he starts to gain serious recognition. Nex step was the creation of an established club night. He cooperates with Locke, a DJ and music promoter, and they throw a fashinating series of parties under the name 'Move'. 

Nowadays Lex focuses on his music productions and DJ gigs. His versatile sound fuses elements from disco, house and techno often with a deep, soulful and organic feel to it. He is a regular at six d.o.g.s and Dybbuk, two of Athens' pioneering venues and also has appearances in important venues around the globe such as Wanderlust in Paris, Sisyphos and Chalet in Berlin, Output in New York, Club NL in Amsterdam, The Magic Roundabout in London, Rioma in Mexico City, Culture Box in Copenhagen, Zig Zag in Cairo, to name a few. 
Also in recent years, Alex has been very active as a producer. He has released music on labels such as Leng Records, Samosa, B2 Recordings and Black Riot while in 2022 his maiden release on Delusions of Grandeur and his first solo album on Leng Records is expected.

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1. Greg Paulus & Taylor Bense - Switch feat. Stimulus & Malik Work [Freerange]
2. Bleep District - Science Soul (LawnChair Generals Remix) [Amenti]
3. Danielle Arielli - Love Child [Underground Quality]
4. Jamie 3:26 & Danou P - Earl Montana [3:26 Records]
5. Philippa - There It Is [Freerange]
6. DJ Oji - The Good Ol' Dayz (DJ Oji's Groove And Bang Mix) [Poji]
7. Random Factor feat. Georg Levin - Move On (Jimpster's House Dub) [Freerange]
8. Izo FitzRoy - God Gets a Little Busy Sometimes (Cosmodelica Remix) [Jalapeno]
9. Mark Lewis - Unnatural (Luis Radio Remix) [RealFlow Records]
10. Harry Romero & Inaya Day - Rise Up (House Masters Extended Edit) [Defected]
11. Lex & Locke - Purity feat. Guto Fernandez [Delusions Of Grandeur]
12. The Djoon Experience - Baptize Me feat. Kenny Bobien (Afshin Main Mix) [Djoon Experience]
13. Emmaculate & Zernell - Holy Ghost Power (West Side Acid Mix) [Mirror Ball Recordings (Direct)]
14. Don Carlos - I'm Steel Here (Original Mix) [Freerange Records]
15. Lex - Without You [Delusions Of Grandeur]
16. AC Soul Symphony - Six Billion Dollar Man [Z Records]
17. Rollover Djs - Never Found The Way [Rollover Milano]

SlothBoogie Guestmix #421 - Lex

Marcel Vogel @ Djoon for Le Rotary Marbré 22.12.23

TRACKLIST: https://slothboogie.com/mixes/slothboogie-guestmix-423-manooz/

ManooZ, hailing from Mannheim/Germany, is a dedicated force in global House music. His sound seamlessly spans US House, Garage and sophisticated Deep House. With releases on labels such as Local Talk, Housewax, Hudd Traxx or Beste Freunde, ManooZ is known for his versatile and impactful productions. In 2024, he presents a bunch of upcoming EPs on vinyl, each a sonic voyage that reflects his unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and his deep connection with analog hardware. With a nod to the era-defining work of the Burrell Brothers, Ron Trent or Larry Heard, he effortlessly bridges the gap between past and present, infusing his productions with the raw energy that characterized the golden age of House music. As a DJ, ManooZ takes his vinyl sets to clubs, maintaining his ever-current knowledge of what is working on the dancefloors.

"In this mix, I wanted to spin those records that have inspired me the most in the past months and years - as a DJ plus as a producer. I wanted to create a blend of late 80s Chicago House traxx, the early 90’s era of Nu Groove Records and those mid 90s vibes from New York over to Italy. I feel it goes from a darker moodier vibe into a powerful dance-driven vibe. Now enjoy the mix and keep your eyes open - I’ve got some nu EPs comin out after all this time spending time on my gear :) Love.“

@manooz 
https://www.instagram.com/manooz82/

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SlothBoogie Radioshow - 165

Spring time haze, a follow on from the winter warmers mix we did for you last time. 

It’s something that ebbs and flows softly, giving off that fresh optimism of a new season but nostalgic still. Lots of light bokeh and vintage tones if it was put to film, hah! I also wanted to do a mix that felt timeless, making it re-listenable and ultimately very enjoyable tone-wise.

TRACKLIST

Edmondson - Remind me in an hour
Tour-Maubourg & Ismael Ndir - Ode To Love (Panorama Version)
Hnny - Kindness
I Gemin - Introfall (Autumn)
Mndsgn - (my)PLEASURE ft. Liv.e
Scruscru - Water Ripples
De La Soul - Stakes Is High (Instrumental) [Excerpt]
Jéroboam - Mystic Beauty Part 1 & 2
Leon Lowman - Open
Jack J - Closing The Door
Jonny Sender - Zhivago Zhivago
Space Ghost - Emotional Freedom (Ambient Mix)
Uniile - A Jazz Thing
Bobby Donny Soundsystem - Sippin
Ancient Deep - Early Werk feat. Carlos Mena
Makèz x Life On Planets - Running from the Noise (Edit)
Manuel Daquart - The Vibe
Unknown Artist - Ijzeren Rots
Edmondson -  - Willows
Manabu Nagayama & Soichi Terada - Low Tension (1991 Original Version)
Linkwood - Love Lost
Pastor T.L. Barrett And The Youth For Christ Choir - How Would You Like To Have A Nice Hawaiian Punch? Excerpt 1
Pastor T.L. Barrett And The Youth For Christ Choir  - Father I Stretch My Hands
Slick Rick - CEO Outro

Enjoy!

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Longtime friends and musical collaborators Max Essa and Eddie C just joined the RNT fold, with their new 4-tracker of melancholic and exquisitely produced chilled out disco.

Begun as a lockdown project, the 'We Live In The Hills' EP explores a vast palette of sonic soundscapes, from the shimmering guitars and acid lines of Melon Stepping, to the insistent rolling bass and whimsical synths of Save Me, the deep funk of the EP’s title track, and the late nite driving soundtrack stylings of Sixth Bridge. This EP tells a hopeful story of emerging from isolation and doubt, like a lovely musical sunrise after a long dark night.

To celebrate the release, Max Essa hopped on his decks in Tokyo to make his RNT Podcast debut! He shifts through many of the tones that inspired 'We Live In The Hills', as well as material from the EP itself, while harnessing records from friends & family around the globe for 90 minutes of bliss.

TRACKLIST 
1. Milton Jackson - Miami Voice
2. Max Essa & Eddie C - Melon Steppin’
3. Wrekin’ Havoc - Camino
4. The Emperor Machine - Your Own Style (Extended Vocal Mix)
5. Tulioxi - First Arrival (Original Mix)
6. Elia y Elizabeth - Alegria (Yuksek Mix)
7. Kraak & Smaak and Turbotito - My All
8. Reuben Vaughn Smith - Help Me Ride
9. Gratts - Jour De Fete (Versione Instrumentale)
10. Max Essa & Eddie C - Save Me
11. Manakinz - Wee Hummer
12. Rollover DJs - Change My Mind
13. David Holmes & Raven Violet - Yeah X 3 (Xpress-2 Dub Mix)
14. Ainz & Ellian - Genova Nights
15. Alma Negra - Zouk Combat (Bosq Remix)
16. Bottin feat. Lucia Dalla - Lunedì Cinema (Drive In Mix by Leo Mas & Fabrice)
17. Cheap Edits - To Soma
18. Max Essa & Eddie C - Sixth Bridge

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Razor-N-Tape Podcast - Episode 73 : Max Essa

The Italian brothers Gino and Federico Grasso are bona fide ‘disco don’s’, collecting music for over 30 years and supplying the likes Dimitri From Paris, Sadar Bahar and Volcov with obscure gems. Gino is a familiar face behind the decks in his hometown of Bologna and across Italy, while Federico’s DJing outings are more occasional. Music, passion and knowledge has seen Gino play underground clubs the world over, including Le Souk in NYC and the Bussey Building and Brilliant Corners in London.
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Lumberjacks Tapes 057: GINO GRASSO

April mix of new bits and jams ✨

tracklist:
1 J.T. - I Love Music [Vanguard]
2 Sa’Bata - How Do You Like Your Music [Barsonel]
3 Jessie G. - That’s Hot [Nugget]
4 Comb Edits - Por Amor [I Travel To You]
5 Carl Moore - Carter Lake [Sweet Free Association]
6 Stupid Human - Together [Stupid Human]
7 The Nick Straker Band - Feel Inside (LHJ Sanctuary Edit) [Life Classics
8 Barbara Norris - Heavy Hitter (Jacques Renault Edit) [Bandcamp Exclusive]
9 Phase II - Reachin’ (Brotherhood Mix) [Movin’]
10 Jeanette “Lady” Day - Come Let Me Love You (Special 12” Vocal Version) [Prelude]
11 Jam Jam - Don’t Look Any Further [ZYX]
12 Pink Rhythm - Melodies of Love [Beggars Banquet]
13 Another Taste - Turn Up [Space Grapes]
14 Bon Rock & The Rythem Rebellion - Searching To Find The One (Inst) [Reelin & Rockin]
15 Kim Yaffa - Once Bitten (Nick the Record & Dan Tyler Edit) [New Islands]
16 Cabo Verde Show - Valsadeira (JKriv Rework) [Gator Boots Vol. 20]
17 Sweatson Klank - The Road To Love (Session Victim Remix) [Friends of Friends]
18 East Coast Love Affair - Love of Mind [Athens of the North]
19 Cal C - Forest Navel [SpaceDust Recordings]
20 Delfonic - Cycles [Disco Disco]
21 Mark Grusane - Jack’s Groove [Hot Biscuit Recordings]
22 Funtown - Everybody [Funtown]
23 Pete Blaker - Harry’s Little Vocoder [Hot Biscuit Recordings]

April 2024 DJ Mix

It is not everyday we are sent a 5 hour mix from someone we have asked to join our Phonica mix series; but when Sheffield & Manchester legend Luke Una sends one… you have to jump straight into it! Having become first recognised in the late 80’s and 90’s as one half of production team “The Unabombers” with Justin Crawford, Luke over the years has shown to be a master in all genres be it Balearic, to Brazilian to E soul, House, Disco and Techno, you name it! With his Worldwide FM show over the years gaining a cult following Luke has gained an even more of a broader crowd from his curation of his E Soul Cultura compilation series via the label Mr.Bongo (Both comps topping our EOY lists in 2022 and 2023). This exact vast taste (that is displayed in these compilations) is very much pummelled into this five hour journey of a mix like a piece of clay and sculpted into a fine piece of art. We had a chat with Luke about this timeless mix and what he has been up to lately: http://offtherecord.net/phonica-mix-series-119luke-una/

Phonica Mix Series 119: Luke Una

Conor brings all the heat you need for this week's show.

SlothBoogie Radioshow - 167

From the forthcoming Lyrics Born mixtape, Variety Show Season 5 on the Floor' comes a mash-up of LB's hit "Coulda Woulda Shoulda" with Teena Marie's "Square Biz".

Download the instrumental and a capella versions of this track here:
http://www.lyricsborn.com/free/LB_CWSB_LBVS5.zip

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LYRICS BORN - Coulda Woulda Shoulda Biz f/ Sam Sparro

From the forthcoming Lyrics Born mixtape, Variety Show Season 5 on the Floor' comes a remix of the Lyrics Born classic, "The Bay" off of his album 'SAME !@#$ DIFFERENT DAY'.
The remix features fellow Bay Area artists Trackademicks (Honor Roll Crew) and Lateef the Truthspeaker (Latyrx, Quannum Projects, The Mighty Underdogs)..

Download the instrumental and a capella versions of this track here:
http://www.lyricsborn.com/free/LB_THEBAYREMIX_LBVS5.zip

http://www.lyricsborn.com

LYRICS BORN - The Bay (Three-mix) f/ Trackademicks & Lateef the Truthspeaker

Live version: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7cnVLGaQk&list=UUWcfy1oS3Jz1JcYAFcSwimw
This track was made for the FUNKANOZOR Mixtape vol.1, a project organised by BMM records.
Guest :
N.Carton on saxophone.
If you want to check more tracks about this mixtape, go on mixcloud : http://www.mixcloud.com/BlackMilkMusic/funkanozor-mixtape-vol1/
The vol.2 is coming !

One.

*** UPDATE ***
Sorry for taking the DL option of this, but it looks like a label is keen to put it out on vinyl along with a couple of other top secret Booker DJ weapons.
Thanks for the kind words & support.
FB
-------------
Hello! I did this edit a couple of years ago, and just pulled it out again recently. It's a pretty effective dancefloor weapon I think, locks well in the mix, and still let's the main man JB do his thing - naturally!
I thought rather than be all secretive about it and keep it for myself, I'd share the love. Hope you dig it!
cheers,
Frank Booker
October 2012

JB - Skin (Frank Booker DJ Edit)

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DJ & Producer based in Auckland City.

Release records through Sleazy Beats Recordings, Disco Deviance, Down In The Basement, Razor'N'Tape & Kolour Recordings LTD.

Listen for the color of the sky. Look for the sound of the hummingbird’s wings. Search the air for the perfume of ice on a hot day. If you have found these things, you will know.

a small selection of music to treat body, mind and soul. enjoy. 


JB - Skin (Frank Booker DJ Edit)

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