kickin' up dust mix series

from the notorious chlodwigplatz to cologne's neighborhood Sülz::
on this trip, dj ralfi, co-founder of the cologne label kommando records, dusted up a few of his favorite house trax and pitched them a bit up after a long time of corona silence. take a listen & have a dance to a few 90's tunes and some disco claps!

dj ralfi on instagram: @instagram.com/hkoronski
soundcloud @korona-3

kickin' up dust mix series 001: dj ralfi

For our second Guestmix we're truly proud to welcome a true Veteran. 

Born and raised in Cologne, started DJing in 1987 at Clubs like Cafe Miami, Galaxy or Salute, DJ Funky Fresh Mike is well known in the Local Scene and beyond. 

Whether with Projects like ''Space Beatz'' in the early 90's, or ''Domstrasse Prod.'' with his Partner DJ Schneider, this man is able to cross genres in the right way.

dj funky fresh mike on instagram instagram.com/funkyfreshmike5
soundCloud @funky-fresh-mike

kickin' up dust mix series 002: dj funky fresh mike

Cast

G's 'm Back (og house heritage)

born in Canada, based in Berlin for decades: Imad delivers 60 minutes of pure house heaven in our Mix 003.

Imad on soundcloud: soundcloud.com/imadfromlove
Imad on instagram.com/imadfromlove

kickin' up dust mix series 003: Imad

Old-school house from a UK standard-bearer.

Read more: https://ra.co/podcast/812

@chesus-aka-earl-jeffers

RA podcast

RA.812 Earl Jeffers

Born and Raised in Brooklyn, Mandel Turner’s roots can be traced to The First Church of God in Christ gospel choir where his rich baritone voice was first discovered and nurtured. Later on the influences of early 80's Club Culture and DJ's such as Larry Levan, Tee Scott, Tony Humphries, further expanded the range to which his “musical voice” could be put to use. And thus a DJ was born. Emerging forms such as Disco and New Wave in addition to the more established genres of R&B, Soul and Rock opened his ears to the richness that is MUSIC and forever cemented his desire to become a part of this art form. 

After a number of musical collaborations in New York, that included recording with famed disco producer / songwriter Patrick Adams (Inner Life, Musique, Phreek) and performing live at clubs like Tracks NYC, Mandel was anxious to seek new experiences and traveled to Paris in 1987. 
Famed model Katoucha, got Mandel his first gig in Paris at Le Palace which lead to his residency 1987 - 1989. And the other Parisian institutions were soon to follow i.e. Les Bains Douches, Regines, Rex Club, Club de l’Etoile, Folies Pigalle, Le Queen, Le Casbah and Studio A, where he was to do the very first House Party in Paris (House Music All Night Long).
 
But perhaps his most significant collaboration would be with the renowned producer impresario writer, drummer Cerrone. This 13 Year collaboration has endured to present day with turner mc’ing, singing and traveling the world with Barbara Tucker, James D-Train Williams, Nile Rodgers who also collaborated with Cerrone (freak out at the Montreux Jazz Festival).

Throughout his time in Paris Mandel has released Save Me with Sven Love & Catalan FC, I Cry with Llorca aka Art of Tones, Can’t You See The Sunshine Through The Rain as Common Nature, Phase Two with Playin’ 4 The city, In The Spirit with Kalk, The Soul Of My Love with LifeLike & After All with Franck Roger to name a few. The list goes on…

Berlin has been on his radar since 2008 when Mandel started visiting old friends in the city or to do the odd gig here and there. But ultimately it was getting to know the city via these old friendships that eventually cemented his 2014 decision to make Berlin his home. 

Links to Soundcloud/Instagram:
https://soundcloud.com/mandelturner
@thisismandelturner

kickin' up dust mix series 004: mandel turner

First of three Feeling Moody after parties during Movement festival weekend. Agave was a Mexican restaurant when hosted many parties during its time. It was an intimate venue with room to get down. This event featured Boo Williams, John Tejada, Demarkus Lewis, Rick Wade, and Black Art.

Feeling Moody 24 May 2003

Our good friend and phenomenal DJ, @Telfort brings big sunshine vibes from Edinburgh direct to your ears for the ninth instalment of our podcast series. Wandering through jazzy vibes, ethereal deep textures, soaring vocals, bumpy drums, Hammond organ hooks and bright piano lines with the skilful precision he's become known and loved for.

https://telfort.bandcamp.com

Elevate Mix 009 - Telfort

After a quick break in our mix series we're now back on track. For Number 005 we're happy to have Chi-Town in the House. Please give a warm welcome to Mr K-Alexi!

Started with his own Productions in the late 80's on Labels like ''Underground'' (who was the biggest sublabel of D.J. International Records)or Derricks May's Label ''Transmat'', K-Alexi was already moving in the right circles at the age of 12, befriending Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy whilst frequenting the famous Warehouse. His upbringing in Chicago in the 70s and 80s meant that he was exposed to a range of genres and different styles of music including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Curtis Mayfield and David Huff. These same names would prove to be the roots of his influences.

With regularly releases under different synonyms since the 80's till today and the being regarded classic ''Essence Of A Dream'', the Chicago Hero delivers us today a 60 minutes Mix of his goodies.

@mr-k-alexi

kickin' up dust mix series 005: k' alexi shelby

Retromigration Live at Rhythm Section ADE @ Doka Amsterdam

Rhythm Section w/ Retromigration (Live at Doka - ADE 2022)

Nico Lahs x The Five Beats @ Djoon (Paris) - 06.01.23

On the wheels of steel for our mix number 007:
up-and-coming lady Nahomi. 

Nahomi has been immersed since her early childhood in electronic music. Based in Switzerland for 15 years, music is a family affair, raised on vinyl, she knew how to forge his musical education between house, techno, soul, hip hop and more sustained sounds. His House-oriented musical selection is both energetic and emotional, always in the desire to surprise and create a communicative atmosphere with his audience.

Catch her playing along Roy Davis Jr. & Tom Kutsche this Weekend for our LOVEDANCIN' Party at OXI in Berlin.

Follow Nahomi on Soundcloud & Instagram:
@nahomi_music
nahomi.music

kickin' up dust mix series 007: nahomi

Piano house, euphorics breaks, and soft trance rollers all inside this month's Black Loops show, featuring special guest Tatie Dee.

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Black Loops w/ Tatie Dee - May 2023

Streaming from Amsterdam's Radio Radio: this is RRFM.NL w/ @retromigration

RRFM • Retromigration • 04-07-23

Recorded live at RONS Coffee House, Holdrons Arcade during the Peckham Festival 2023 as part of their first birthday celebrations.

Morenas - Cuando Brilla La Luna (En La Cima Del Mundo)
Laroie - Friend or Lover (Manuel Darquart Remix)
Brijean - Angelo (Space Ghost Remix) 
Don Surf – Remind Me
Soul II Soul - Back to Life [Masters At Work House Remix] 
Body Moods - Agitate It (Jazz N Groove Deep Mix)
BRS - You Know Why 
Frits Wentink – Move Steady
Brothers Of The Underground – Gotta Love
Reality Check - Fantasy (Whipped And Turned Mix) 
Gene Farris - Visions Of The Future (Roy Davis Jr & DJ Skull Mix)
Frits Wentink – Intentions
Maurice Fulton – You Give Me Good Feeling
Cultured Pearl's - Mother Earth (Hoff's Optimistic House Edit)
Afrimerican Coalition - No More Weeping (VSMQ Underground Mix) 
Ruf Dug x Lovescene – Make This Right (Club Mix)
Frits Wentink - Double Man
The S-Man - Time 2 Stop (9 to 5 Mix)
Grant Nelson – Rhode House
M.A.D Productions feat. Carroll Thompson - Too Late (Underground Dub)
Henk Donkers x Ell Murphy - Without You
Incognito – Nights Over Egypt (MJ Cole Dub)
JD Hall - Into You (Johnathan Morning Mix)
D Knox - Just Let Me Go 
New Horizons - Find the Path (In Your Mind)

WOLF Music Balamii Radio Sept 23 - Live At RONS First Birthday

Our first Dimensions mix comes in the shape of an exclusive selection from Detroit rising star Jay Daniel. The Kyle Hall collaborator is one of the most exciting DJs to emerge in recent years, providing one of our favourite Boiler Room sessions of last year. 

He has exclusively delivered us a deep down and soulful mix in preparation for his much anticipated set at this summer’s Dimensions Festival. 

This mix is the first in our new series, where we will showcase the flavours of sounds explored at Dimensions through exclusive mixes from artists playing at the festival.

We will let the mix do the talking but be sure to check his mother (Naomi Daniel, is the voice behind Planet-E classics' "Stars" and "Feel the Fire,") on vocals the third track in!

Dimensions Festival

DIM001 - Jay Daniel

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