Upbeat Chill Grooves

Hi Guys!  DADAS Here with another episode of House Gruvz, my weekly podcast meant to bring you the hottest tracks, energy, and party vibes! Tune in now for the 8th episode! Enjoy and TURN IT UP!!!!

DADAS - House Gruvz #8

I discovered DJ Koco a few months ago, watched many hours of his DJ sets, and was so inspired that I created a DJ set in tribute and gratitude to him.

DJ Koco aka Shimokita is Japanese, blind in one eye, and plays exclusively on 7" which are small vinyl records, hard-to-get and challenging to work with.

His craft and technics are masterful and he can perform all the "turntablist" tricks in the book. You know, scratching and cutting from deck to deck and much more.

I appreciate that, but what i'm really inspired by, is his art, style, and musicality.

In one DJ set he weaves old school hip hop, Brazilian, Latin, Disco, Rap, House, Funk, Jazz,  Pop, and many other genres and styles.  It all flows seamlessly and naturally. 
He plays both well-known anthems and songs very few people know. Trying to Shazam his songs is an exercise in futility. 
Koco keeps an upbeat, energetic and happy vibe throughout his journeys. I love to see how much he enjoys his music. 

I was already an open-format DJ and included many different genres, but watching DJ koco and listening to his sets gave me even more inspiration and the reminder I can play anything i wish, as long as it fits the vibe.

I loved hip hop since the late 80s when I heard Eric B and Rakim's sampling of Israeli/Yemenite singer Ofra Haza, as well as "Rapper's Delight" and other songs.
I remember that more than anything, I loved the syncopated (not symmetric) rhythms, the beats and the samples.

Many people think "Hip Hop" is the same as gangsta rap, and always includes "rapping", vulgarities and such.
I never resonated or related to those themes because my life circumstances are different.

The kind of Hip Hop I love and play here is mostly instrumental and features jazz, soul, funk and lots of Brazilian and Latin samples.     
Nearly any Hip Hop song you can name probably includes a sample from an old record. Visit whosampled.com and find the origins of your favorite songs.

In the past I usually did long transitions between songs, but now I experiment with very short and quick transitions, sometimes as short as 8 beats.

I'm also inspired by Koco and DJ Nick Spinelli to play just the best parts of the songs - What Nick calls "Quick Mixing". 
On average, every song here is only 2 minutes long.

I included a few of the songs DJ Koco plays, as well as my own favorites:
A song from the first James Bond movie, Israeli Bossanova, 3 versions of "Rapper's Delight", Balkan Hip hop, a remix and a cover of a 80s and 90s anthems, a piece by my good friend Adrian Atma, who is a multi-instrumentalist and beatboxer, and an amazing melodic samba song which is a journey by itself.

I have hundreds of songs for the next journeys and I've already been dropping some of them in my Ecstatic Dance, Tropical Chillout and Party sets.

Watch the video of me playing this DJ set, including the view of my DJing program, so you can really see what i'm doing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AID_kRFSF4U

Thank you DJ Koco and I hope I can see you play live one day.
Arigatō Gozaimasu

Featuring:

Adrian Atma
Alan Dixon
Atom Smith, Burkey
Bernardo Pinheiro
Black Eyed Peas
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
Dee Felice Trio
Dekel Terry ft. Matti Caspi
DJ Alarm & Juan G ft. Garifuna Collective
DJ Shadow
DSTRUKT X RCADE
First Choice
Fuzz
Giacomo Bondi
Guts ft. Bon Tempos 
hansi
i.Ameni the BeatMan
Jorja Smith
Kabanjak
Lego Edit
MAILLE
Miami Sound Machine ft. Gloria Estefan
Mo' Horizons
Mop Mop
Nickodemus
Nina Simone
Rocky Marsiano (Another great inspiration !)
Samba Brazilian Batucada Band
Sergio Mendes
Shiha
Smooth Operator 3000
Tall Black Guy
The Pimps of Joytime 
The Quantic Soul Orchestra

#326

DJ Koco aka Shimokita  ~ Tribute by Nowananda

A live set from the DIODE stage at Firefly Arts Collective 2023.  It's an hour and a half set of acid house, electro, and breaks.

DJ Damien Paul - Live At DIODE 2023

"Alright, almost home", you think your self.  "Just gotta jump this fence!"  Your hands grip the top of the barrier and you plant your feet onto the wood.  Pulling yourself up, you sit high above, ready to jump onto the other side.  "Wait a minute?", you sigh.  To your dismay your hands are now covered in paint and your clothes are also covered!!  "This is nonsense!!" you yell.  No, this is minimal tech!

Track List
1. Controller (Original Mix) - Paul C, Paolo Martini
2. Leather Skin (Original Mix) - Kahu
3. Ninja (Original Mix) - Nicola d'Angella
4. In The Club "Special Remix" (Chanin Remix) - Lophius Rec, Guti Legatto
5. Black Magic (Original Mix) - Dave Burden
6. Basic Step (Original Mix) - Proudly People
7. ID (Original Mix) - Ollinobrothers
8. Break It Down (Original Mix) - Ninetree
9. The Funk (Original Mix) - Ro Nunez
10. Push Pop (Original Mix) - Gero Ojeda
11. Lekker (Original Mix) - Bizza
12. Vocal Cutz (Original Mix) - Antonello Camboni
13. Max Villon (Original Mix) - Dubman F.
14. Downtown (Original Mix) - Lejune
15. The Trip (Extended Mix) - Tourman
16. Motown Swagger (Original Mix) - Kolter
17. Dance With Me (Original Mix) - Danil Sanchez
18. Tasty Smile (Original Mix) - Godzi
19. Do It (Extended Mix) - Rob Marion
20. Mr. Lover (Original Mix) - Braydon Terzo

No Nonsense - Set 4 - Jumping Over A Painted Fence N Minimal Tech House

Progressive House mix celebrating the new year, as well as progression within ones self.

Fourth official mix after finishing the Club Ready DJ Course.

Most of my previous mixes have focused on Tech House, so wanted to try something different. Absolutely loved this mix once I got a chance to listen to it back.

Twenty24 Progressing On - 01012024

Hello friends, I am pleased to introduce our second guest for Women in Electronic Music Mix Series  - https://soundcloud.com/mariafila.  Maria is not only an amazing DJ, she is also a fantastic producer. Her Do Not Resist track is an absolute gem and is featured in this guest mix. Enjoy a solid hour of some of the best/freshest/high-energy Melodic Techno & Progressive House!

Maria Fila is a versatile musician, DJ, and producer whose musical journey traces back to her early years. Initially drawn to acoustic compositions showcased on the piano, she later discovered a profound passion for electronic music. This newfound love propelled her towards becoming a sound producer, enabling her to craft her own musical creations. Beginning in 2013, Maria embarked on her electronic music production journey, exploring genres such as Trance, Chillout, and Ambient. Her initial releases found success in Uplifting and Progressive Trance styles. Following a period of reflection, Maria returned to the scene with a fresh approach, prioritizing the emotive essence and atmospheric elements of her tracks. Blending powerful progressions with captivating melodies, Maria's productions aim to evoke profound emotional responses through a harmonious blend of sounds. Currently, she delves into Progressive House, Melodic House & Techno, and related sub-genres, where she continues to craft her distinctive sound.

Follow MariaFila on:

Beatport https://www.beatport.com/artist/mariafila/506310
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ziD1hKchcnTiTJ4OF82Gd
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maria_fila_
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/mariafila


Tracklist:

00:01 EarthLife, Moonwalk - Sea Of Sand 
03:15 Vintage Culture, Magnus - Nothing Ever Changes (CamelPhat Extended Remix)
07:44 Alessio Cristiano, Mia Mendi - Destiny (Original Mix)
12:20 Bog - Revolte (Original Mix)
16:22 Einmusik, Zoot Woman - I Feel Magic (Fur Coat Remix)
21:02 Hidden Empire - Cantus Animi (Extended Mix)
25:07 Armin van Buuren feat. Anne Gudrun - Love Is A Drug (Agents Of Time Remix)
28:43 Anyma - Pictures Of You (Cassian Extended Mix)
32:30  Anyma, Chris Avantgarde - Eternity (Massano Remix)
37:32 Massano - Talking (Extended Mix)
41:45 Final Request & Ant Art - Driven by the Stars (Coeus Remix)
45:51 Cherry (UA) - Mosaic (Original Mix)
49:57 Tinlicker - Revolution (Extended Mix)
54:48 MariaFila - Do Not Resist (Extended Mix)
59:48 CamelPhat - In Your Eyes (Fideles Remix)

Women In Electronic Music Series - MariaFila Guest Mix

SLANT
The WAY of the DRAGON SOUNDS Vol. 1 

Track list:
1.	ULTERIOR MOTIVE - You Must See  [Metalheadz Records]
2.	LYNX – Circles feat. Master X  [Hospital Records]
3.	CHROMATIC - Found You  [Utopia Music]
4.	IVY LAB & HYDRO - Make it Clear feat. Frank Carter III & Lucy Annika  [Metalheadz Records]
5.	ALIX PEREZ - Forsaken (Calibre remix)  [Shogun Audio]
6.	LSB - Mist of You  [SOUL:R Records]
7.	HALOGENIX - Beyond the Bounds  [Metalheadz Records]
8.	CALIBRE - Off Key  [Signature Records]
9.	SEBA - Berberian Sound  [Secret Operations]
10.	ULTERIOR MOTIVE – Muted feat. James Sunderland  [Metalheadz Records]
11.	CALIBRE – Smother feat. Marcus Intalex and Bricktop  [SOUL:R Records]
12.	JUBEI – Congo  [Metalheadz Records]
13.	DRS - Emergency feat. Marcus Intalex  [Soul:r Records]
14.	LYNX - Chord Time  [Hospital Records]
15.	LENZMAN - Paper Faces (Ivy Lab remix)  [Metalheadz Records]
16.	NEED FOR MIRRORS - Blood Orange  [V Recordings]
17.	BAILEY – Sugar  [Liquid V Records]
18.	LENZMAN - Just Can't Take feat. DRS (Dbridge remix)  [Metalheadz Records]



Mixed live by https://soundcloud.com/dj-slant
8/08/2015
2Tuff Productions
Washington, DC

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* For promotional use only. Thank you for supporting the artists and record labels represented in this mix 

** Check out my ENTER the DRAGON SOUNDS mix series here: https://soundcloud.com/dj-slant/sets/enter-the-dragon-sounds

The Way of the Dragon Sounds Vol. 1

My first mix uploaded to the cloud, give it a listen! Hope everyone enjoys it! More to come with newer material

Twenty24 Progressing On - 01012024

Pazoolu (Michael Bello)