Memories on the '79 version of Knock on Wood getting me to move !

House Music at it’s core! What a DJ 🎧🎧!!!

⚡️ The creative destruction happening personally & collectively is simultaneously more devastating & beautiful than I ever imagined would unfold in 2020. I hope this mix reminds you of our greatest power & true nature ~ LOVE ~ which has no end or beginning.

🔥 Honoring what’s rising with the calling out/calling in that is the Black Lives Matter movement, this story leads with the fierce beauty of Honey Dijon’s “Thunda” & “House”. Mood II Swing’s classic “Do It Your Way” features the legendary voice of Barbara Ann Teer (founder of Harlem's National Black Theatre), Shermanology’s “Voices” anchors the vibe, and Kira Divine on “Chameleon” takes us home.   

💃🏻 This was originally performed in June at the peak of our summer solstice Ring of Fire solar eclipse day. We streamed from Monkey Loft’s rooftop with DJs from Uniting Souls, Hunt & Gather & Viva Recordings, raising funds for the venue staff. Thanks to the crews for bringing me in, and the friends & fam I felt with me on the deck. 

🌍 Cover art by Nondumiso Beattie from Cape Town, South Africa. She riffed on the prompt “a collective experience of love & freedom” and titled the piece “The Dance”. 

🗣 Please keep $upporting, standing up & speaking out for each other so we can all live well. Your love makes the world go ‘round. Bless! 🎶❤️🎶


Intro ~ Beautiful Chorus : Faith’s Hymn
1~ Honey Dijon & Tim K : Thunda feat. John Mendelsohn (Rampa Remix)
2~ Honey Dijon : House feat. Seven Davis Jr (Mark Farina Remix)
3~ The Beatangers : Bring It On Down
4~ Mood II Swing : Do It Your Way
5~ Ferreck Dawn & A-Trak : Coming Home
6~ N-You-Up : Vibin (Saison Remix)
7~ Bicep : Keep Keep
8~ Shermanology & Dennis Quin : Voices
9~ Roog & Low Steppa : Cos Your Love
10~ Dennis Quin & Dantiez Saunderson : The Reason (When Will I See You Again)
11~ David Penn & ATFC : Hipcats
12~ MAKITO : Give Me Your Love
13~ Shadow Child : 23 feat. Tymer
14~ Rene Amesz : The Messiah
15~ Ricardo Punnjo : Straight Up!
16~ Steve Bug & G-Tech : How We Live
17~ Pnau : Chameleon ft. Kira Divine (Crookers Remix)

// Mastered by @geneleemusic

Ring Of Fire

Ring of Fire

GriffinGrrl is a dynamic catalyst in dance music, fostering creative collaborations across cities, genres, and experiences. Emily’s journey began in the 90s Los Angeles rave scene then she became DJ Ms.E, a radio host on KUSF’s FutureBreaks.FM, and co-founder of San Francisco's club night Eklektic. Her passion for positive, music-driven media has led to collaborations with XLR8R Magazine, Xbox Entertainment, vinyl and digital record labels, film & TV sync licensing, and numerous performances in the U.S. and internationally. Emily is a trusted community builder and mentor, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of music and tech leaders. Known for her magnetic, uplifting sets, GriffinGrrl is now based in Seattle representing Uniting Souls Music.

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