Libation Live with Ian Friday
Sundays 9-11pm EST
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Playlist
1)Hypnotized (M.I.N.D Remix) - Soire, M.I.N.D
2)Bengikmele (Original Mix) - Andyboi
3)Qalbi - Mekki
4)Ngiyacela (Native P. Remix) - Aytiwan, Nomvula SA, Native P.
5)The Stars (DJEFF Remix) - Xinobi, Meta_, DJEFF
6)The Base (Original Mix) - Fiona Kraft
7)MASTER Samjaza - Nana (Original Mix)  
8)So Fine (Original Mix) - Egeme
9)DJ Rain - El Salsero Africano
10)No Para De Sonar - Moonroy
11)MASTER Samjaza - Make Me Your Matter (Original Mix) 
12)Janja (Original Mix) - Djorge Cadete, Ocatvio Cabuata, Idd Aziz
13)Ed Wilman - ADECKI-m16
14)So Loved (Original Mix) - Carlos Castro Ft Morris Revy
15)Deep House Goo_No Worries
16)D'Angelo - Brown Sugar (Ezel Remix)
17)MEANT (DJ APPLEJAC'S UNHOOKED CLASS6 HOUSE MIX) - AARIES
18)Outside Your Door (RMTW Remix) - Me'Shell N'degeocello
19)Deep House Goo_What You No
20)Selfless - CoNwAY KaSeY ReMiX
21)Let Me Go (Main Mix) - Laroye & Missfly 
22)Deep House Goo_Say No More
23)Ozim! (Kai Alcé Mix) - Mausiki Scales
24)Thobi Nhliziyo (Original Mix) - Andyboi
25)Peace Of Mind (Doug Gomez Dub Mix) - Bobby & Steve, Lifford, Doug Gomez
26)Peace Of Mind (Bobby & Steve Philly Remix) - Bobby & Steve, Lifford
27)Soh-Soh - Odeal

Libation Live with Ian Friday 7-21-24

Born in Belize and raised in New York City. MKL has a wide spectrum of influence embedded in his art. As a DJ, his desire to blend genres and flex his appreciation for music is focused around community – the end goal is to bring people together. “It was the mixing aspect that really drew me in,” he says. “The ability to take people on a journey via projection of one’s own vibe was the art form I fell in love with.” After twenty years behind the decks and about ten as a producer, Michael K Lopez founded Lion1Music, which serves as the ultimate outlet for his vision as an artist in the electronic music community.

MKL’s original material started with 3 Generations Walking, a production effort shared with Herman Pearl, a.k.a. Soy Sos. The pair’s debut, Skin, was released on Buddah Bar, At the same time, the duo began releasing remixes and MKL’s first contribution to Wave Music – the celebrated label founded by the legendary Francois K – was remixing Calm’s “People From The Earth & The Sun” with Soy Sos, which was released on a single alongside a remix from Dixon. Shortly after that, the 3 Generations team worked on “Slavery Days"  out  Spiritual Life Music, a label that combined world music and soulful house. “Slavery Days” got over ten licensing agreements and was included on the highly influential “ Body & Soul Vol. 4"

“Seven Times” – Lion1Music’s first release in 2004 – was a 12” that blended future jazz and deep house and utilized the production chemistry that had developed between Michael Lopez and Herman Pearl.  
 "The goal is to bring different musical communities together under one banner and, in the process, increase the global awareness of Lion1Music,” explains MKL. “We’re a progressive label for progressive music of all genres.” Tastemakers at major record labels soon became of MKL’s abilities which in turn have led to remixes for John Legend (“Green Light”).

MKL’s newest release, “Forever Love” is indicative of his emerging sound, blending deep house, techno and infectious chord progressions. When not in the studio MKL has been busy plying his trade behind the turntables both internationally and domestically. Recent ports of calls for the musical wanderer have included Japan, France, Moscow and Tulum. When at home he spins at some of the hottest nightspots in the Big Apple including Output, Cielo and Le Bain. The summer months sees MKL juggle a busy schedule of high end private bookings in the Hamptons & NYC, where he has recently spun at Gotham Hall, ST Regis & SoHi.
    
    
    
    
    
    