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Mix - Deeper Choices

DJ, producer and NDATL boss Kai Alce delves into the deeper sounds of house music master, Larry Heard.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/05/12/praise-you-a-larry-heard-tribute-mix-by-kai-alce/

Watch our documentary on Larry Heard in partnership with Dimensions Festival: https://youtu.be/DdfSl-du_xc

Praise You: A Larry Heard Tribute Mix by Kai Alce

The idea for this mix came up a few months ago when one of my friends posted a Youtube link of Banderas "This Is Your Life" on Facebook. This song got a special place in my heart ever since I heard it for the first time in 1991. It was about time to do something with it, put it in a mix for example. Not sure how I wanted this to fit in but it had to be done, one way or the other. When I drove home from work later that day 'Crazy' from Seal was played on the radio -while that song hardly get any airplay anymore nowadays- and at that moment I realised there where quite some songs in the early 90's that a similar vibe: Mid tempo electronic music with pop/soul/funk and house influences caracterised by excellent songwriting and/or production. Slighty on the deeper/smoother side with -most important of all- a lot of emotion. 

It took me over a month to complete the track selection. Digging deep (ha!) into my collection to find the right versions and to be sure I didn't forget a personal favourite. Most of the selected tracks where used but unfortunately I also had to leave some tracks out because they simply did not fit in the mix on the spot where I wanted them to be. Futhermore I wanted the mix to be 2,5 to 3 hours max. Family stand "Ghetto Heaven", Enigma "Sadeness", Inner City "Watcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'", Driza Bone "Real Love" and Fidelfatti feat. Shirley - "Listen to my music" are among those that didn't make it. 
Most of the songs belong to my all time favourites and so many memories come back to me when I listen to the mix; Holidays in France, Summer Love, School, The Pirate radio stations we ran, Maxximum (yeah that one!) are a few random things that come to mind right now.

The night I started working on the mix I didn't know what challenge there was yet to come. It turned out to be an arduous task as a lot of the tracks where all but DJ-Mix friendly which forced me to create 'mixable' re-edits first. In some cases I was able pick a small drum/instrumental part of the song in question to create an intro and outro, in other cases I had to use multiple versions of a track to make one decent mixable version. It took me over two weeks to complete the mix (Sorry honey for being upstairs all the time! Love you!). Never spend that much time on a DJ mix before -not counting the Awesome Bootleg Mix as that is a megamix- and I am very pleased with the result now that it is finished. I hope you will enjoy it as much I do. 

Sweet Memories - Sweet Harmonies


Tracklisting:
01. Bomb The Bass - Winter In July (Cosmic Jammer Club Mix) - 1991
02. Dubstar - Stars - 1995
03. Movement 98 feat. Carroll Thompson - Joy And Heartbreak (The Future Mix) - 1990
04. Tameka Starr - Going In Circles (The L.T.J. Soul Invention Remix) - 1992
05. Sade - Make Some Room - 1988
06. Soul Family Sensation - I Don't Even Know If I Should Call You Marshall Jefferson (Symphony) - 1991
07. Mag's Prout - Dreamin' Stop (Cicala Remix) - 1992
08. Martine Girault - Revival - 1992
09. Caron Wheeler - Livin' In The Light (Brixton Bass Mix) - 1990
10. Innocence - Natural Thing (Elevation) - 1990
11. The Beloved - Sweet Harmony (The Love Dub Mix / Conscience Album Version) - 1992
12. Seal - Crazy (Do You Know The Way To L.A. Mix / Album Version) - 1990
13. Soul II Soul - A Dreams A Dream (Club Dub / A Night At The Opera Mix) - 1990
15. Sounds Of Blackness - Optimistic (Album Version) - 1991
16. Visions feat. Magic Juan Atkins and Dianne Lynn - Is This Real (Final Down) - 1992
17. Deep Blue - Deep Blue (The Inner Part Of Me / Instrumental Version / Vocal Version) - 1990
18. Banderas - This Is Your Life (Original Mix) - 1991
19. PM Dawn - Paper Doll (Club Mix) - 1991
20. Blue Pearl - Little Brother (Soulshock & Cutfather Remix) - 1990
21. Elevation 4th - Make Me Feel (Extended Mix) - 1991
22. Quartz with Dina Caroll - Naked Love (Just Say You Want Me) (Part 1) - 1991
23. Infobeat - We've Got The Funk (Extended Beat / Clubmix) - 1990
24. Brand New Heavies - Stay This Way (David Morales Lunar Dub) - 1992
25. Mica Paris - Young Soul Rebels (Remix) - 1991
26. Captain Hollywood Project - All I Want (Naked Eye Mix) - 1993
27. Jody Watley - I'm The One You Need (Extended Club Version) - 1991
28. Electribe 101 - Talking / Talking With Myself (Frankie Knuckles Mix) - 1990
29. Temper Temper - It's All Outta Lovin' You (It's A Dub / Original) - 1991
30. Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy (Paul Oakenfold Mix) - 1991
31. With It Guys feat. Shirley Lewis - Feel Alright (Future Mix) - 1991
32. Frankie Knuckles - Sacrifice - 1991
33. Plus 1 - The Song Will Always Be The Same (The NYC + Costello Mix) - 1991
34. Corina - Temptation (The Lucifer Mix) - 1991
35. Mr Fingers - Closer (Frankie Foncett Dude Mix / 7" Version) - 1992
36. Opus III - It's A Fine Day - 1992

S.W. presents Sweet Harmonies

Coyote Pikes On Sundays Poolside 28:07:23

First part of a series of deep house promo mixes I did in 2002. 

Tracklisting
01. Fertile Ground – Let The Wind Blow (Gucciman’s Garito Style) -- Flamingo Discos
02. Derrick White - Soul 2 Let Go (Curious Deep Vocal Mix) -- Styles Kickin'
03. Pawel Kobak - Inside It -- i! Records
04. D.O.D. - Melancolia -- Pro-Zak Trax
05. Kings Of Tomorrow - Finally (Rulers Of The Deep Mix) -- Defected
06. Pawel Kobak - Always Be Around -- i! Records
07. Rulers Of The Deep - Track One -- Ovum Recordings
08. Solar House - Freedom -- Large Music
09. Soulstice - Fall Into You (Fred Everything Movin' Vocal) -- OM records
10. Savannah - Ida Y Vuelta -- Kif Records
11. Andy Caldwell - All I need (Undercover Agency) -- Naked Music
12. Santal - Be With You (Instrumental) -- Guidance Recordings
13. Tenth & Parker - Millennium Riddle Song (Late Night Mix) -- Disorient Recordings
14. Jamie Lewis and Nick Morris - Downtown -- Clubstar
15. Mochico - Mochico 3.5 (David Alvarado Remix) -- Mochico


Urban Night Grooves Part 1 (2002) (Deep House)

Part 2 of a series of Deep House Mixes I did in 2002. This one leans more towards the tech/progressive side. 

01. Nigel Hayes - Back Together (Jori Hulkkonen Remix) -- White Label
02. G-Pal - Life -- Plastic City America
03. The Hacker presents Girls On Film - Another Side -- Goodlife
04. Random Method - Phunktion -- Slide Recordings
05. SD Grooves - Pride -- Slide Recordings
06. Deep Architecture - The Realm (Spiritchaser Remix) -- Niche Blue
07. DJ Nique - 2 Night (D'Weed Remix) -- Deepha Records
08. Modest D - Hidden Journey -- Plastic City America
09. The Kelly Project - Naked -- Plastic City America
10. Solid Sessions - Janeiro -- Additive Records
11. Van Bellen - Shades (Midday Terrace Mix) -- Beak Recordings
12. Circulation - Aqua -- Circulation Records
13. John Tejada - Mating Rhythm (Funk D'Void Remix) -- Immigrant Records
14. Sugarglider - Slow Motion (Van Bellen Remix) -- ADSR Records

Urban Night Grooves Part 2 (2002) (Deep / Tech House)

Live recording from my recent Australia trip, where i played in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Byron Bay. This recording is from Succulent Funk and Angel Music Bar in Melbourne on 28.12.2024. Angel Music Bar is a smaller, dark room with a good sound system. Glad this got recorded as it was great vibes and a nice document for a great trip to the other side of the planet. 

Marcel Vogel @ Succulent Funk // Naarm (28.12.2024)

After last month's pre-record the live show is back! This is my Valentine's Day special, celebrating eros, philos, and agape love. Enjoy.

Peter Croce's Rocksteady Disco Radio Show on LWSTD 019 2025/2/14

1) Tell us a bit about yourself and your record collection.

My name is Oscar Wilson, I’m a designer from London, and work with my brother Ben as @thewilsonbrothers https://www.instagram.com/thewilsonbrothers/ 
We also play records together, mostly 45’s these days, but both of us have LPs and 12” as well :) My ‘collection’ is pretty varied, but based around a lifetime's love of Black music, and playing these records ‘publicly’ for 32 years now.


2) 45/7 is all about celebrating the 7". Can you tell us a bit about what you love about the format.

I love that 7” versions are shorter, and the physical format smaller / lighter than 12” - so you can take (physically carry!) and play more music / genres across the night.


3) One hour of vinyl goodness... can you talk us through your selection for your 45/7 mix?

In fact it actually turned out to be two hours in the end! :)  - taken from a 5.5 hour live recording at Hazel’s - @hazels.sta https://www.instagram.com/hazels.sta/ - which is a super nice music led restaurant and wine bar concept about 30 minutes north of London. The 1st hour is early in the night / 2nd hour later on - but it’s all very relaxed vibes for listening (and dining) rather than dancing.


4) Where can people catch you / listen to your music? 

We play mostly small private parties these days, but I’ve been really loving the restaurant sessions at Hazel’s where the mix was recorded, and also got some mixes online here . . https://www.mixcloud.com/studio_oscar/  including a series of lockdown Wilson Brothers radio shows for Run Dem Radio @run.dem.crew 
https://www.instagram.com/run.dem.crew/ 

Next Hazel’s set will be in late May + dates soon @Bambi_e8 with my man @Lebz7
 https://www.instagram.com/bambi_e8/    https://www.instagram.com/lebz7/  and @margateofflicence 
https://www.instagram.com/margateofflicence/ with my friend Deke Eichler 

please follow @thewilsonbrothers for all updates 
https://www.instagram.com/thewilsonbrothers/ 


5) Top 5 all time fave records

This question is impossible to answer!
But 5 x 7” from this mix that I’m really into - in no particular order - are ..

Bob James - Theme from Taxi
Paul Simon - The Rhythm of the Saints
Dionne Warwick - You’ll never get to heaven (if you break my heart)
Johnny Baker - It’s your night
Grover Washington - Be Mine Tonight

45/7 #96 ARTIST: WILSON BROTHERS (PART 2)

I kicked off my NTs Loft series with an all nighter doing on a 5 hour journey.
Comment for track IDS and remember to like, comment and share if you're feeling the music!

Come join us on the dancefloor for the rest of the series, each Saturday in May, with guests including Jitwam, Melvo Baptiste and Jamz Supernova

https://ra.co/promoters/160102

Aroop Roy All Night at Night Tales Loft 03.05.25

With a deep well of crate-digging knowledge and an eclectic ear, Sappho brings an unmatched energy to the dance floor. True to their namesake, they are a poet behind the decks—curating transformative, liberating sets that traverse everything from obscure ’70s disco gems to contemporary house anthems, minimal techno, and infectious dance-pop bops.

Throughout their career, Sappho has been a steadfast force for inclusivity in the often male-dominated world of dance music. A passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, they’ve consistently used their platform to spotlight issues like gender inequality and discrimination within the music industry—while building spaces where everyone feels free to move and belong.

Lumberjacks Tapes 069: DJ SAPPHO (Koritsi Komma Records / PORTLAND)

www.openlab.fm | 106.4FM in Ibiza & Formentera

It’s time for more global grooves from around the world with Dicky Trisco’s International Sounds radio show here on OpenLab. This month’s guest mix is by the marvellous `Bernardo Pinheiro from Brazil. Expect forward-looking dance music from just about everywhere and only good vibes. Let’s vamos!

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International Sounds 19 - Dicky Trisco [with Bernardo Pinheiro]

5 Hour DJ set from my regular residency. Top night as always! 

Mr Scruff DJ set, Manchester Band on the Wall, Saturday 3rd October 2015

S3A

フランス、パリ在住のアーティストMax Fader、またの名をS3A(Sampling As An Artの略)と呼ぶ。一見奇妙に見えるこの名前は、Max本人がアナログ機材やサンプラーで遊び始めた約15年前からスタートし、様々なエレクトロニックミュージックを独自に取り込んだことも起因している。MCDEやTrus’meのようなアーティストに多大な影響を受け、自身も自然とサンプリングを楽曲に取り込むようになっていき、それが徐々に独自のカラーとしてのプロセスにもなった。バイナル愛好家に特に支持があるLazare Hoche、Concrete Music、Local Talk、PhonogrammeそしてFacesなどから精力的にリリースを重ね、2014年にフランスのHold YouthからリリースしたBASTIEN EPがMoodymannによりヘビープレイされ爆発的にヒット。そして同胞フランスの伝説的存在Laurent GarnierのMusic Largeのリミックスを担当し、瞬く間に世界中のアンダーグラウンドシーンに彼の名前が知れ渡った。2015年からは自身のレーベル’’S3A’’を始動させるとともに、Dimensions FestivalやWeather Festivalなどの国内外のフェスティバルにも出演。そして現在パリで最もホットと呼ばれるヴェニュー’’Concrete’’でのレジデントも4年目を迎えた。数年前にはもはや死んだとされるパリのダンスミュージックシーンの中でも近年特に頭角を見せているS3Aのさらなる飛躍が待たれる。


-Interview-


・このミックスはどちらで収録したものですか？

このMixはフランスのトゥール(パリの南西部に位置する街)で開催された「Parc Sainte Redegonde」という広大な野外イベント会場でのDJ中に録音したものだよ。このパーティーは「Les îlots electroniques」と呼ばれていて、地元ではとても有名で、僕も2度参加したことがあるけど、素晴らしいメンバーと最高のお客さんに恵まれているんだ！


・このミックスに使用した機材を教えて下さい。

僕のDJセットをライブで録音したから、Technics Sl1210とPionnerのCDJ 2000、そしてAllen&HeathのXone 92を使ったことになるね。


・このミックスのコンセプトを教えて下さい。

パーティーの雰囲気を見るために、自分がプレイする前から会場に入るのが好きなんだ。音楽を聴いたり、前のアーティストのパフォーマンスを見たりしてね。セットの初めは前のアーティストの構成に影響を受けているし、このセットに関して言えば、映画「エクス・マキナ」の美しいアンビエントなサウンドトラックにSoulphictionの曲を掛け合わせてスタートしたね。


・最近の活動を教えてください。

素晴らしい質問だね！たった今日本のレーベル「soundofspeed」へリリース予定の楽曲を作り終えたところだよ。僕にとって日本で最初のリリースになるし、過去に素晴らしいアーティストが参加しているから、本当に素晴らしい気分だよ。
それから、じぶんのレーベル「Sampling As An Art」でも5枚目のEPをリリースするよ。
自分の楽曲でできたEPで、中でも正に自分らしい2曲、特にB面は特別な楽曲を収録している。みんなが気に入ってくれるといいな！おそらく12月か来年の1月にリリースされるはずさ。


Clubberia Podcast

CB 248 - S3A

Guests › https://soundcloud.com/alva & https://soundcloud.com/deepahfr
Hosted by @pontneuf

A l’heure où Internet mélange les genres, les origines et les ambiances, le label https://soundcloud.com/pontneuf se veut éclectique en donnant la parole à de jeunes producteurs issus de la musique électronique et aux univers divers et marqués, tout en en célébrant Paris et ses multiples visages.

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Pont Neuf Podcast 005 | Alva & Deepah

Rahaan Live @ Contact Tokyo 2020

S.W. presents over two hours of nu skool garage & old skool flavoured (deep) house.

Tracklisting:
01. Disclosure - Boiling (Medlar Remix) -- Greco Roman
02. Steven Stone & Wendy Lewis - New Lady (Scott Diaz '15 Years To Late' Remix) -- Soul Deluxe Recordings
03. HNNY - For The Very First Time -- Local Talk
04. Volta Cab - What Is Underground -- 124 Recordings
05. Rosenhaft + Owain - Story Of My Life (124 Re-Dub) [Unreleased] -- 124 Recordings
06. Francis Inferno Orchestra - Here's To Feeling Good All The Time -- Fina
07. Banjax - Zoomin' (Fabe Remix) -- Underground Source
08. Stevie B - Wanna Ride (Stevie Ride To The 90S dub) -- Urban Dubz
09. Rhode & Brown/Schegg - Joyride -- Needwant
10. Jeremy Sylvester - Time Out -- Urban Dubz
11. Dennis Collado - So Sweet -- All Over It Records
12. R.I.P. - Oh Baby -- Ice Cream Records
13. Dirtytwo - Trapped -- Local Talk
14. Daniel Palmas/Mend - A Revitalized Love -- Underground Source
15. Chubby Dubz - Takin It Back (94' Mix) -- STHLM Audio
16. Nicholas featuring Stee Downes - Things Of The Past (NYC Club Mix) -- 4 Lux Black
17. Francesco Tarantini - Come Back (Tribute To KC Mix) -- Nite Grooves
18. Dubtronix - Doo Daa Day -- Urban Dubz
19. Sean McCabe & Groove Assassin - Body Move -- Room Control
20. Ross Couch - Deep In Detroit -- Body Rhythm
21. Grant Nelson - 528hz -- Swing City
22. Transitive Elements - Makes Me Feel Good [Unreleased] -- UMM
23. Ben Pearce - What I Might Do -- La Musique Fait La Force
24. Quell - Freaky Like Jojo (Giom Remix) -- Phobic Recordings
25. Montel - Can't Go Wrong -- Let's Play House
26. Chubby Dubz - Strains Of Knowledge -- STHLM Audio
27. Craig McWhinney - Heavy Stemmed (Weekend Express Remix) -- Melbourne Deepcast

S.W. presents The Sound Of Nu Skool Underground

House is a feeling.
Old school / New school
France

Pont Neuf Podcast 005 | Alva & Deepah

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