Another dancehall mix that's a little on the rougher side, more down n dirty, what else can I say? Big up Taal Mala for being my soundbwoy on this one, plus his music production on one of the trax. Bup! Bup! Bup!

Raggamuffin Sessions

A sweet reggae/dancehall mix of some of my faves from way back or brand new. Shout-out to Taal Mala and Selector Dominique for being my soundbwoys. Taal Mala did music production on one of the tracks.  BRRRRAAAPPP!!!

Dancehall Again!!!

My fave mix ever. Mostly vinyl. Big-Ups to Aria Land aka Dan Driscoll for being my soundbwoy and for the devotional insertion of airhorns. Mad love to Tank Girl, Max Ulis, Taal Mala and the rest of the Lighta! crew. 

Where's the Bashment Party?

My set from Shambhala 2022 during a perfect hot lazy Sunday afternoon with many happy ravers dipping in the river and enjoying the absolute majesty of the alchemy and bliss that emerges over so many years of gathering at Salmo River Ranch. There were many sets on many different occasions at the Living Room which inspired Baby Mandai and it's always a dream come true to return and play on that very stage. Endless gratitude to Mike & Sarah for holding it down for the family for decades and having the kind thought to invite me to play. This ranch is on land that is the traditional territory of the Ktuanxa, Syilx and Snixit people and I am grateful for the opportunities to have celebrated, healed and learned on it.

Shambhala 2022 @ The Living Room Stage

At long last, a mix I put together of a collection of my fave Dancehall tunes that have emerged over the last while. Jamaica is absolutely overflowing with talent and this is just a tiny slice of some of what's been spilling over. I hope that even a fraction of my love for this music is expressed in this compilation. Big-ups to all the incredible artists who made the music and eternal gratitude, in no particular order, to all who helped me with this in various ways - Tarran Gabriel, Subcorr, Sweet Anomaly, Taal Mala, DJ Tusk and the rest of the awesome Lighta! crew in Vancouver and to everyone who supports the Dancehall scene. Put Up Yah Ones!!!!!!!

Hot City!!!!

My first mix ever! 100% vinyl, one take. Recorded in one session at Taal Mala's studio in 2008. The intro is slightly tweaked by Subcorr. Big-ups to the classics!!!!

Mandairation!!!

Recorded live at the legendary throw down at Ambassadress on Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w alongside a crew of well-curated fine folks. Forever grateful to @sweetanomaly, my brother in arms for eternity, for always creating every event with such grace and perfection. Thank you to everyone who came out, it was one for the books.

~Coastal Kitties~ *Apr 1*2023*

This is a live set I played at a warm sultry Equinox/birthday party late September alongside some very special people. The place was filled with happy hearts and the dance floor was bumping all night. Grateful for these moments when we get to come together to celebrate the change of seasons, the cycle of life, the harvest and being alive during these wild times. Special shout-out to Ben Searles  of @daegasound and @sela who blessed us with his presence despite the personal journey he triumphed and who always gives a helping hand with a heart of gold, and our beloved Dee @sweetanomaly for graphics and being the most supportive bra ever.

FALL EQUINOX 2023

Live recording of my set from the Lighta! crew throw-down post-NYE on Jan 6/24 @vantek. Shout-out to @michaelred for hype on the mic and @sweet-anomaly for the perfect graphic. 

Special mention to all the artists in this set (DM for deets) and my fellow Lighta! members who I shared the stage with: @tankgyal @daegasound @taalmala @michaelred @patrik_cure @maxulis @selfevident and we missed you this year @the-librarian.

Mandai : LIghta! January 2024

This is the first hour of my set from the fabulous Bass Coast Project 2011. Thanks to DJ K-Tel who unexpectedly recorded most of the set!!! The 'pause' during Joyride is when Tank Gyal and Annelie turned off the music to wish me a happy 23rd birthday. Photo credit to the fabulous Syd Woodward (syd@getgrounded.tv, http://www.getgrounded.tv)

Mandai - Bass Coast Set 2011

Part 1 of the Lighta! Reggae Jam from Bass Coast Festival 2015. In order of appearance: Pat Cure (0:00-23:45), Taal Mala (23:45-49:20), Max Ulis (49:20-1:11:16). Hosted by Michael Red who opened the jam but whose set was not properly recorded. LIGHTA!!!!!

Lighta! Reggae Jam Bass Coast Festival 2015 Part 1

Part 2 of the Lighta! Reggae Jam from Bass Coast Festival 2015. In order of appearance: Tank Gyal (0:00-26:01), Self Evident (26:01-41:07), Mandai (41:07-1:11:56). Hosted by Michael Red who opened the jam but whose set was not properly recorded. LIGHTA!!!!!

Lighta! Reggae Jam Bass Coast Festival 2015 Part 2

My yearly mix, coming atchya now that the weather is turning for the season, this'll keep ya warm for the winter. Shout-outs to my Lighta! crew, Jamaica and all its incredible artists and the way its influence ripples through the entire world, Bass Coast Festival, The Field Festival, and everyone holding down the reggae/dancehall scene up here in the Pacific Northwest. Special thanks to everyone who has loved me, believed in me, supported me & enjoyed my sets and mixes. Graphic done by the awesome Claire Morgan.

Rude Gyal Ting

This is our set from Bass Coast Festival 2016 at Slay Bay. Thanks to everyone who came out to it and helped create the vibes. Tank Gyal & I love tag-teaming on the turntables and this is a perfect example of how we love to throw down! PUSH UP YUH LIGHTA!

Mandai & Tank Gyal Bass Coast Set 2016

Welcome to my new obsession. This set is a collection of songs that have lately been making my knees tremble. The Field is my favourite gathering orchestrated by my favourite people in the world and I've never had so much fun playing than I did this year. Big thanks to all the Field crew and everyone that makes this event what it is. Special appearance on the mic by the one & only Michael Red. 

The Field Gathering 2016

From the depths of my heart comes this all-vinyl 45s Rocksteady mix from my collection slowly and selectively gathered over the span of more than a decade. There's nothing that gets me like these foundational sounds, so let those melodies and harmonies do its magic on your soul. 

Special thanks to @michael_red for lending his dub siren and @robpaine1 for some digital siren drops, @sweet_anomaly for help with the graphic and to the whole Lighta! crew and Rattle crew for the endless support and inspiration. And last but not least to all the artists outta Jamaica who are legends and I'm so grateful to them for how they influenced music everywhere.

Vinyl Mix 2017

Rocksteady My Heart

Recorded live at the Rattle April 28/17 opening for PRSN. Authentic pops & glitches in the recording for your listening pleasure! Shout-out to the Rattle crew for keeping it real.

The Rattle

Disco Tropiq 2017

Part 2 of the annual Reggae Jam. Tank Gyal: 00:00-27:00, Max Ulis: 27:00-46:40, Mandai 46:48-1:15:10 FIYAH!!!!

Lighta! Reggae Jam Bass Coast 2017 Part 2

Part 1 of the annual Reggae Jam at Bass Coast Festival. Crew Jam: 00:00-31:05, Self Evident: 31:05-52:00, Patrik Cure: 52:00-1:20:20, Michael Red with Venom on the mic: 1:20:30 -1:46:00. BOOYAH!!!!

Lighta! Reggae Jam Bass Coast 2017 Part 1

Our set from the Global Eclipse Gathering in Oregon, August 2017 at the Moon Stage. This photo was taken of us on the Main Stage at Bass Coast Festival by Joffrey Middleton-Hope; there were no images captured of our set from Eclipse that we could use. Big love to all who were involved with the festival and who came to our set and to all the artists keeping those island vibes alive!

Mandai & Tank Gyal - Global Eclipse Gathering 2017

My set at the Cantina at Bass Coast 2018. Nuff said.

BASS COAST SET 2018

Few Norms 2018: what a cute festival. Props to all those who made it happen. I loved waking people up so they could hear this drinking their coffee and coming to life. Hoping for more like this. Vocal support by Ray Black. Artwork by Sandro Petrillo. **if i were to record this set today I would edit out some offensive words, please know that I am aware that it's not my place to promote some of this language**

FEW NORMS FESTIVAL 2018

I meant to record this around the time of BassBaby the event, but my baby arrived days afterwards!!! The whole mix was recorded with him strapped to my body. Big huge shout-out to Taal Mala, Tusk, Tank Gyal, Michael Red and the rest of the Lighta! crew. 

BassBaby * The Mix

Part 1 of the infamous and annual Lighta! jam at the Radio Stage, Bass Coast festival 2018. Self Evident: 00:00-24:32, Max Ulis 24:33-50:45, Michael Red 50:41-1:16:00, (small interlude) Patrik Cure: 1:20:50-1:43:09. BOOOYAHHHH

Don't forget Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/mandai/lighta-jam-bass-coast-2018-part2

Lighta! Jam Bass Coast 2018 PART 1

Part 2 of the infamous and annual Lighta! jam at the Radio Stage, Bass Coast festival 2018. Tank Gyal 00:00-30:33, Taal Mala 30:34-49:17, Mandai 49:18-1:18:07. BRRRRRAAAAPPPPP!!!

Don't forget Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/mandai/lighta-jam-bass-coast-2018-part-1

Lighta! Jam Bass Coast 2018 Part2

My set from Bass Coast 2019. An enormous thank you to everyone who got down on the D floor, to everyone who puts any energy into that amazing festival, and to the Nłeʔkepmx and Sylix people for allowing us to do our thing on their traditional territories. photo: @michaelbenz graphics: @d.l.frazer

Bass Coast Set 2019

I played a 2 hour set one night at a small gathering some time ago and never recorded it, so did a live stream of it while re-recording it so I could share it with all you fine people (with some refinement, so it wasn't so long). So grateful to those who create spaces where we can come together and dance, hoping that will happen again sometime soon. Originally played and then live-streamed on shishálh Nation land.

Full Moon Aqua Lucidity Live Stream

This bad gyal has been a long-time staple in Vancouver's underground bass scene for almost two decades. She started out by spending countless hours digging elbow-deep in crates of 45s in Canada, the US and Jamaica. Her finely curated sets landed her behind the decks continuously and firmly solidified her as a member of Vancouver's notorious LIGHTA! crew. She is well-known for her legendary mixes, some being all-vinyl releases, her true love. Blending reggae/dancehall with dembow/bass/rap/RnB/grime, her musical repertoire is expansive and fresh. A regular at Bass Coast, she also graced stages at Shambhala, Diversity and her family-run festival The Field. She rocked the Thunder Stage at LIB and made ripples at the Moon Stage at the Oregon Eclipse. She has opened for well-known artists in both the reggae/dancehall and international underground music scenes and graces underground parties spanning the west coast and other major musical hubs. In 2012 she gave birth to Lighta's youngest little member. bup!bup!

contact: mandymandai@gmail.com

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