Sofa Session 37 - 19th May 2021

You’re in for a real treat this week as we’ve received an hour of funk-fuelled mixing from one of Sweden’s finest talents, Oplopolo.

A long-standing friend of the Traxsource family, Opolopo is an artist who lives and breathes dancefloor-focused music. Z Records, Real People Music, BBE, and Local Talk are just a few of the labels that have become encapsulated by his sound and further spread his musical message with their platforms.

This year has brought a steady stream of high-quality releases and remixes to his catalog, with the latest seeing Opolopo unlock the Local Talk vault, handpick Soulphiction’s cut ‘Bizzness’, and deliver a deliciously bass-heavy funk stomp rework.

Luke Solomon, Parisian Soul, Makèz, Emmaculate, and several of his own remixes and productions earn a rightful place in the Deep, Soulful and Jazzy sound he’s worked together for us. The recipe for a perfect listening experience is now at your fingertips. Enjoy!

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Opolopo - https://www.traxsource.com/artist/17992/opolopo?ipp=100
Bizzness (Opolopo Tweak) - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1666621/bizzness-opolopo-tweak
Local Talk - https://www.traxsource.com/label/8513/local-talk?ipp=30

OPOLOPO - TRACKLISTING: SEPT 23RD, 2021

01. Soulphiction - Bizzness (OPOLOPO tweak) Local Talk
02. Emmaculate - Cosmic Funk - Red Night Recordings
03. Jarrod Lawson - Be The Change (Michele Chiavarini Remix) Dome Records Ltd
04. Makèz - Gonna Getya - Heist Recordings
05. Parisian Soul - Diamant Noir (Playin 4 The City Mix) Local Talk
06. Soul Renegades - Speak To Me (OPOLOPO tweak) Local Talk
07. Terry Tester - Dubby - Boogie Cafe Records
08. UC Beatz vs. Kenny Bobien - Rocambolesque/Brighter Days
09. Intruder (A Murk Production) feat. Jei - Amame (Luke Solomon's Dubstrumental) Defected
11. Quango - Sky's The Limit
12. DirtyTwo - Moody (OPOLOPO tweak) Local Talk
13. Quimbie feat. Albert Vogt - Same Time Same Place - JANX Records
14. OPOLOPO - Ginsu Knife - Toolroom

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Nova Casa Jazz Live on Dogglounge - 4 January 2024

Apollonia es una DJ francesa de Córcega (sur de Francia). Descubrió su pasión por la música desde muy joven, gracias a la influencia de su padre y hermano, quienes también son DJs. Creció en los años 90, inmersa en las vibrantes fiestas organizadas por sus padres, donde experimentó una amplia variedad de sonidos, desde el dub hasta la techno. Con el tiempo, Apollonia encontró su propio camino musical único, adentrándose en una cautivadora mezcla de estilos disco infusionados con elementos de espacio y oscuridad, mientras mantenía un profundo aprecio por la música de los años 70 y 80. Sus creaciones musicales entrelazan de manera hermosa notas oscuras y melodiosas, ya que mezcla hábilmente el disco eléctrico con envolventes ritmos electrónicos.

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Guest Mix By Apollonia Orsoni

SWU FM Podcast

PBR Steetgang - 14 October 2024

Recorded live from the X-TRAX HQ where I caught up with Rob Redford discussing his influences, productions and what's in store for 2025 including the launch of the X-TRAX club night which kicks off on February 8th from 11pm-6am at The Egg LND. 
Ticket link below.
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https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/Egg-London-Nightclub/X-Trax/40473482/










X-TRAX rOb ReDfOrD & IaN dAdDs

Synth Array

A slight rework of an amazing tune from Snazzy

Snazzy - Head First (Uncle Buck Edit)

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Lo Que Un Dia Fue (Gabriel Remix)

We proudly present our newest mix. Here's an hour of warm vibes to keep the winter at bay...

Enjoy!

Lars & Maarten

**TRACKLIST**

01.  Nebraska - B.OO.GIE edit
02. Montana Sextet -Heavy Vibes (Club Mix)
03. Pin D_Angio - Okay Okay (G.A. Edit)
04. Rhythm Plate - Keep Moving
05. Ponty Mython - Gracefully ft. Lay-Far
06. Roger S. - Get Hi
07. Minimono - Gang Of Fools
08. Nachtbraker - Backstabber
09. Anthony Shakir - The Other One
10.  Terrence Parker - Untitled 4
11.   Mark King - Equasion
12.  UR - Timeline
13.  Norma Jean Bell - Im The Baddest Bitch In The Room (Moodymann mix)


Detroit Swindle | November Mix - TRACKLIST ADDED

Since being signed by Detroit Swindle on their infamous Heist imprint, Dutch disco powerhouse duo Fouk have reached personal heights playing Glastonbury, LoveBox, Concrete Paris and blowing us away on NYE 2018 for The Disco Express.

Having remixed legendary artists Groove Armada, Kraak & Smaak and Joey Negro’s The Sunburst Band, Daniel Leseman & Hans Peeman aka Fouk have established themselves firmly on the disco and house circuit. 

From smashing releases on The House of Disco and Razor-n-Tape to releasing on their very own Outplay records, Fouk are just the DJs we've been waiting for..

Here Fouk's special promo mix previews their long-awaited E1 debut for The Disco Express on the Saturday 28th September 2019. 

Tickets: https://bit.ly/2JxcUlL
Facebook Event: https://bit.ly/2NDgyQx

DISC0012 - Fouk

Worldwide Bookings: David at Constellate Talent - do@constellatetalent.com

Jimpster: The UK House craftsman shaping soundscapes with soul and subtlety

If you’ve ever lost yourself in the smooth, rolling rhythms of deep house, you’ve probably had Jimpster to thank without even knowing it.  Behind the decks, in the studio, or even just in the groove of his own life, Jimpster—aka Jamie Odell—is one of the quiet yet crucial architects of the genre, a producer who’s somehow managed to keep his sound fresh while paying homage to house music’s roots.  With releases stretching back to the early 90's, Jimpster’s sonic journey has evolved from the cut n paste, sample-heavy bedroom productions of his early releases to the deep house anthems he’s known for today.  He’s the artist who’s mastered the art of organic warmth, blending digital precision with analog textures in ways that sound both timeless and ahead of their time.  His music often draws from a deep well of influences: jazz, funk, soul, electro and even ambient textures—but it’s always tethered to the dancefloor.  He’s the kind of producer who can make a sub-bass rumble feel like a heartbeat while surrounding it with lush, atmospheric synths and intricate percussion that push his tracks into a hypnotic, almost meditative space.

Jimpster's discography is packed with both original tracks and remixes that make you move without even realising it: there’s the spaced-out, trippy disco allure of “English Rose”, the groove-heavy slo-mo swagger of “The Sun Comes Up” (which is basically the soundtrack to *that* sunset), and let’s not forget the timeless “Dangly Panther.”  Each track feels like a wave—a smooth ride that pulls you along effortlessly but leaves you wanting more.  His remix of Osunlade’s Momma’s Groove has become iconic but he has also offered his golden touch to artists as diverse as Seal, Bob Marley, Kerri Chandler, Josh Wink and Adam Port to name just a few.

But Jimpster’s influence doesn’t just stay in the studio.  As a DJ, his sets are like a carefully curated journey, blending stripped back disco, underground house and the more soulful end of techno into smooth, liquid transitions that captivate without ever feeling rushed.  Whether he’s playing an intimate, low-key club night or a larger festival stage, his mixes retain a sense of control—an ability to weave a narrative out of tempo, tone and texture, always keeping the dancefloor locked in.  From Panorama Bar (Berlin) to Cielo (NYC), Womb (Tokyo) to Fabric (London), Jimpster has pretty much span there and returned with the T shirt.

As co-founder and A&R of Freerange, Delusions Of Grandeur and most recently Cyphon Recordings, he’s helped nurture an entire generation of producers, sharing his deep understanding of groove and sound design with those who came after him.  Despite his three decades in the business and pivotal role in shaping the electronic music landscape, Jimpster remains relentlessly focused on who, or what, will come next, as excited as ever by discovering the freshest new talent and sounds to expose to the world.

Jimpster’s music is a reflection of his unrelenting pursuit of musical depth in club music.  A balance between nostalgic warmth and forward-focussed vision that continues to captivate listeners and dancers alike. For him, it’s not about creating music for the moment, but building sounds that resonate over time, long after the track has finished playing.