It’s been a long time since I last uploaded a set, and there are several reasons for that. I love exploring different genres, but once you share a mix, people begin to expect a certain style. This particular one marks the end of the season, my third year in Lisbon, and my time with Casa Reîa—an experience full of highs and lows, and the development of an incredible community. While I won’t dive into a long gratitude speech, I’m truly thankful for the moments, experiences, and the personal evolution I’ve undergone over these last three years.

Mâhfoud @ Casa Reia, Summer Closing 24

Live at Summit Festival - Baja 2024

** MSS MIX CooCool **

Some words from XLR8R:
"[...] And then there's this podcast. It's one of the most scrumptious, gorgeous sets that XLR8R has run in recent months—which, consider we've hosted mixes from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Audiofly, Dance Spirit, Fort Romeau and Virginia lately, is saying quite a bit. As YokoO explains in the video, the session's emotions run the gamut from joy to sadness, love and loneliness and back again, its soothing passages punctuated with moments of pure drama. In short, it's a musically rich hour of listening pleasure. Our suggestion: Grab a glass of wine (or whatever) and settle in for a while."

XLR8R full feature: http://www.xlr8r.com/podcasts/2015/06/podcast-391-yokoo/

Track list:
01 Kadebostan "Sofia On Stage"
02 Dance Spirit "Beauty And Sadness"
03 Powel - unknown
04 Dorisburg "Emotion"
05 Francis Harris "Of The Field"
06 [subtle transition] Premiesku "Trandafirit"
07 Prompt "Nayara"
08 Luc Angenehm "Anabel"
09 Gorje Hewek & Izhevsky "Calinerie" (ambient edit)
10 Dorisburg "Mima"
11 Gorje Hewek & Izhevski "Calinerie"
12 YokoO "Vali"
13 [subtle transition] Jade featuring Venus "Love Heart"
14 Kiasmos "Looped"
15 Holy Spirits "White Walls"

ENJOY!

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The story

XLR8R Podcast 391 - YokoO

As the first release from Burning Man 2025, we’re honored to share a set that carries a different kind of Playa energy - one made for a night like Burn Night. Bilal blessed us with a set rich in soul and grit, channeling the roots of house from Detroit, Chicago, and New York - the very foundation that shaped the dance floor. 🕺🏽✨

In Bilal’s own words:

this was burn #11 for me. and you'd think you know what to expect by now. but NOPE! this place really knows how to throw a curveball at all of us... but seeing people bounce back and knock that curveball out of the park is more amazing to see. 

i really didnt know what to expect on Man Burn Night, surrounded by all the different art cars and crowds. its basically like standing in the TV section at Best Buy with every channel blaring at once. 

anyway, this mix is the result of the environment at the time. i had fun sharing this music and i hope you do too. 

BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE TO THE ENTIRE ROBOT HEART CREW FOR ALL THE MAGIC YOU POUR INTO THIS, YEAR AFTER YEAR!

Shout-outs to:
Justin – You were right when you said to me don’t plan for anything, just come prepared.
Jason – Thank you for giving me a shot on my FAVORITE soundsystem, and for your support in releasing this recording.
Adrian/Dimitris – None of this would have been possible without you both.
Chief – Getting you on your feet was the best compliment.
Gabriel – You havin' fun yet?
To the people in the crowd – It wouldn’t have been the same without your presence and energy.
Gunita – Thanks for the pushing and nudging and pushing. Also, you finally made it to one of my sets.
Tyler – Thanks for keeping me calm, 'cause maybe, I was low-key shitting myself.
Chad Livingston – You helped me make the people laugh. We did it!
Zoe – Next time!
@cherk-gdp – WARNING: There is no Playatech in this recording.
Anna – I saw you dancing the whole time! Sorry I missed you on your way out.
Etty/Essem – I did show up to Greg and Summer's wedding, just ask them!
Kamal/Tazeen – This trip was not possible without you both. Also, I’m really sorry I yelled.
Colette – My best friend and wife, no one has shown more patience with me than you. I love you.
And to the artists who make the music I love – I'll keep doing my best to share what you put out in this world.

YT: youtu.be/oJK-LoTCk0g
Musical Journey: bilaliwood
https://soundcloud.com/bilaliwood / instagram.com/bilaliwood

Cover photo: Polaroid by Colonel

bilaliwood - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2025

Coming Home stands for a return to my musical roots, back to art and culture. When I first started out as a Hip Hop DJ in 1991, spinning records in smoky basements, it was all about music, passion, and the joy of discovering sounds — sharing them with others and experiencing the moment together. We gathered in record stores, searching for the latest releases, and through music we connected.

I was fortunate to grow up in Vienna during a time when nights were shaped by a wild variety of styles — from Dope Beats, Soul, Funk, Afro, Disco, Dub, House, Breakbeats, Drum & Bass to all kinds of forward-thinking electronic music. I experienced the first illegal techno parties, as I was too young entering officially clubs and I had good connection to record stores showing me the hot stuff on Vinyl. It was a journey filled with incredible encounters — people who opened doors that later became life-changing — and always guided by the emotional grounding that music provided.

A lot of this foundation comes from my family. My grandmother showed me music’s power as an emotional anchor in a world that could often feel heavy. After long school days, she would play the piano for hours, teaching me that music is not just sound, but pure emotion — my deepest love. My uncle, on the other hand, sparked my obsession with high-fidelity systems, teaching me how to truly appreciate records in all their quality and detail.

These influences shaped the way I listen, create, and share music. Now, nearly three decades later, I can look back on a journey filled with collaborations, discoveries, and experiences that I carry into every project. It feels like the right time to give back, to pass on the knowledge, energy, and love that music has given me.

“Coming Home #1 features the incredible soul and voice of Aminata Seydi, weaving together timeless house classics and newer gems that resonated with me in this moment.”


1.) JT Donaldson - Stay Inside feat. Liv.e (Classic Music Company) 
2.) Peven Everett - Stuck (Phil Asher’s Soul Heaven Remix) - Soul Heaven Records 
3.) Crazy P - Like a Fool - Walk Dance Talk Sing
4.) Adam Ten & Mita Gami - Million Pieces feat. Marina Maximilian  - Maccabi House 
5.) Mele - Beat Up The Drum feat. Karen Nyame KG - Club Bad 
6.) Bassfort - Dixtrit (Jimpster Remix) - Freerange Records 
7.) Breach & Midland - Somewhere - Naked Naked 
8.) Domscott - True Story - Atjazz Records  
9.) FCL - It’s you (San Sodas Panorma Bar Acapella) - We Play House Recordings 
10.) Malikk - Falling In Love (Meloko Remix)
Indie House Records 
11.) Eden Burns - House Non Stop - Public Possesion
12.) East Coast Love Affair - Chicago - Athens of the North 


#cominghome #radioshow #podcast #dj #livemusic #vocals #housemusic #soul #disco #djset #megablast #culture #art #passion #community #music #musicisamission 

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