Captivating confidence and quiet sophistication. This is Almond Brown—DJ, producer, remixer, vocalist, consummate professional & wig snatcher. An eclectic mix of sounds, his music is best described as contemporary house with an aggressively distinctly funky resonance. His sets are an exercise in cross genre flexibility and harmony of House, vocal and Disco classics. “I’ve always jumped across genres, even back in Jr. high.  we’d play Cameo “I just want to be” followed by “Jamie’s Crying” Van Halen.  I feel most comfortable being outside of the lines a bit”. 

Born & raised in the PNW, AB  has been djʼing for over 35 years, but considers himself a musician first. He’s equally as comfortable singing, or in the studio writing & producing and has has residencies spanning from the Cuff to Q, while opening for some of the industries most iconic artists.

“As we emerge its vital we create spaces for Black & Brown artists to ensure a legacy of inclusion we can look back on in the next ten years. I’ll always have my hand in the business, and am excited to lend my voice to that effort, and equally excited to partner and offer my creative direction for a new SODO entertainment venue. Out of the darkness, I’m so thankful.

This is a special exclusive mix in celebration of Juneteenth and PRIDE made by Almond Brown for Sharlese's 6-20-21 Expansions show on KEXP radio in Seattle.

Almond Brown Guest Mix for Expansions on KEXP 6-20-21

All vinyl mix for your listening pleasures. 

Track List: 

Archie Hamilton - Lifted
EEE - 006
Tempo di Roma - Move Your Bones 
Wild Loops - Jay’s Way 
Rick Wade - Be More Banger
Stussy - Point Loma 
Busta Funk - Black Sugar (Brown Remix)
White label (Unidentified)
Ray Mono - Esperanza 
Floog - Sepe Patru 
Matthew Dekay - Spellbound
Ben Rau - What is Love
Genie in Bottle - B side (White Label)
Fowlkes - Speak
Balinsky - Hipnotic Valley
Sakro - Universal Glory (Max Jacobson Remix)

"Hand or Eye" genres span minimal, housemusic, deep house, and even a micro dose disco house, which is from one of the first records I added to my collection in 1998 - Busta Funk's "Black Sugar"...it still holds its own to this day.

This is the third installment in my series drawn from the William Blake poem, "The Tyger". Namir, my DJ name, means swift cat or tiger, so that is the reason for all the tiger imagery and references. The four mixes derive their name from the first lines of the poem. 

Tyger Tyger, burning bright, 
In the forests of the night; 
What immortal hand or eye, 
Could frame thy fearful symmetry? 

Therefore, the names of the mixes are: 

- Burning Bright
- Forests of the Night
- Hand or Eye
- Fearful Symmetry

The last mix, "Fearful Symmetry" is Drum and Bass (say whaaaaa!?) and it is already recorded so I'll be posting soon.

Hand Or Eye - Mix 3 of 4

2019 was quite a year for DJing in retrospect, wasn't it?  This was one of my best sets and experiences, it was previously released on @Innerflight Soundcloud.

What's different now?  WAV quality and downloads enabled.  And being one of my best sets and crowd energies it belongs on my Soundcloud too.

I will have a brand new 2021 mix coming out soon, hopefully from Live at Subtract this weekend :)

Mark your calendars for Cascadia NW Fest July 22, 2022 weekend - one of THE best locations for outdoors at the masonic park near Granite Falls an hour north of Seattle!

Can't wait to hear me til then?  I really just started taking gigs post-vax in June, here's what's coming up next few months, so far

July 31 Los Angeles, CA at Subtract with Doc Martin outdoors in Sylmar -  https://subtractmusic.com/doc

Aug 13 Seattle, WA at Deep n Bass / Monkey Loft -
https://www.facebook.com/events/505752507377500

Aug 14 Boise, ID at Flip the Switch / Lounge at the End of the Universe - https://www.facebook.com/events/228464475805052

Sep 19 San Francisco at the Real Deal Party Feel at The EndUp - https://www.facebook.com/events/4644850988965410

Oct 27-31 Tropical Oasis Retreat Palm Springs - message me


Tracklist:

1- Gotten (Cele Remix) Loui Fernandez, Pedro Rodriguez
2 -Bespoke (Julien Chaptal Remix)- Mauro Picotto, Riccardo Ferri
3 - Let Me Take You - Carlo Riviera
4 - Kong Pot (Hollen Remix) - DJ Simi, Irregular Synth
5 - Sick Of You - Alex Mine
6 - The Vibe - Hector Romero, Francesco Tarantini
7 - Unknown Places (Stacey Pullen Remix) - Einzelkind, Christian Burkhardt
8 - Perdidos - Dondememe
9 - Eyes (Mollono.Bass Remix) - Toby Dreher
10 - Little Helper 187-3 - Loui Fernandez
11 - Second Lick - Nick Curly
12 - Mathematical Symbols (Al Bradley's 3am Deep Remix) - Al Bradley, Swaab
13 - Love to Love You Baby (Christian Burkhardt Mix) - Tom Tom Club
14 - Gridlock - L.K.
15 - Peak - Patrick Kunkel
16 - Ambivalent (Ethno Less Dub) - Stan Kolev
17 - Dark Streets of Berlin - Ben Champell
18 - Keep Running (Timid Boy & Acumen Remix) - Mancerow
19 - Gorrenzo (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) - Alex Under
20 - The Groove (Kozin & Monoheart Remix) - Dani Sbert
21 - Living The Night (Paride Saraceni Remix) - Uto Karem
22 - Spyhopping (Kai Limberger Remix) - Kriece
23 - Environmental Product - Paranoid Jack, Robb G
24 - Dusty Roads (Butch Remix) - Sante

Ben Annand Cascadia 2019

Hawke at MPY 8:721

Long set for a very long summer ~!! Almost 3 hours of steamy hawt music played almost exclusively at the Monkey Loft for Shameless' Deck'd Out rooftop party and our Friday monthly, the Social.  Thank you to everyone that came to support during such an intense and strenuous time. I hope this and other Shameless' DJ sets will help get you through to the next season of sunshine. Until then (and beyond) stay SAFE, mask UP and keep DANCING.

Summer Sampler - 2021

Track List:

1.  D-Sens - Pace
2. Gorge - Holdin’ On
3. Ralf Urland - Activity (Dave Pad Remix) 
4. Siphe Tebeka - Ndiyekeni Feat. Toshi (Original Mix)
5. Euggy - Westside Warriors (Hypaphonik Derived)
6. Joey Negro, The Sunburst Band - Journey To The Sun (Dennis Ferrer Remix)
7. DJ Spen feat. Selina Campbell - Fireflyin' (DJ Spen & Soulfuledge Remix)
8. Number Eleven - Sun Empire (Original Version)
9. STP - Looking At Love (Original Mix)
10. Billy Cobham, Emanuel Satie - Don't Forget To Go Home (Original Mix)
11. Dennis Cruz - Feeling High (Samu.l Remix)

/// TEMPLE

On Friday, October 1st, Tropical Events turned 23 in Portland, at our 90th in-person event since October 1998!

Second was Mercedes, who was bangin with great energy as expected, and brought the dance floor to quite a frenzy by as early as 11:00.  She's pretty relentless and so fun to dance to!  

We had talked to Mercedes about playing Annand House Cafe in Eugene when it was a thing, but we stopped rt before it could happen, so was lovely to finally have her at Tropical!

You can check out Mercedes' Soundcloud at @ladycubana
Follow Mercedes on IG here: /www.instagram.com/ladycubana/

Pictures from the event are here: tinyurl.com/trop23pics

Tropical's next up is our most decadent event ever! 18-Bedroom Mansion Party in Palm Springs, CA Oct 28-31, 2021.

For info please request to join the group here:

fb.com/groups/torm2019

Mercedes at Tropical 23-Year Portland, OR Oct 1 2021

Another essential from the Audiomatique archives! A song that was outstanding in its time and still speaks for itself. Streaming, vinyl & more: linktr.ee/audiomatique_recordings

Dive into our timeless essentials catalog: on.soundcloud.com/LKLHanXENgcfp6wi6 "

Treat Me Right

Treat Me Right (Funk D Void RM)

Treat Me Right (FunkD´Void Rемiх)

Relationships_2025 (PashtunDJ NuBlues Mix)

It's August, and we're ready to show you what we've got lined up for these hot summer days — Seasons of Groove by Jude Brown!

If you remember from last year, we released a stellar EP called Sunshine on the New Beginning by TshegoTMM & Vencer Café — two of South Africa's finest up-and-coming producers. That EP featured a remix by Jude Brown, which was a fantastic addition.

We're happy to have Jude back on board with his first original production for Cromarti Records. We believe he's certainly one to watch for his ability to create tasty grooves.

Jude is an artist of unique calibre within the South African deep house scene. His productions and DJ style tend to infuse elements of jazz, funk, garage, and disco. He's known for his versatility — from bouncy grooves to deep, sultry sounds. Whether he's working house floors or disco beach parties, his style always shines through.

To date, his productions have been released on some of the world’s leading labels, including Nervous Records, Salted Music, Papa Records, Sub-Urban, and Moiss Music. On top of that, he also founded his own label, Sandega Records, to create a space for like-minded artists.

To pair with Jude's original, we’ve brought in Jehan from France for remix duties. We’ve had our eye on Jehan for some time and were just waiting for the right track to ask him to collaborate with us. Jude’s track was perfect — and Jehan turned in a version that was exactly what we were expecting for a track titled "Seasons Of Groove".

In addition to his knack for creating deeper, tasteful sounds, Jehan has an exceptional ability to craft grooves with a classic flair — the kind you can’t help but nod your head to, and flare your nose like something funky’s cooking in the kitchen. We think you’ll know exactly what we mean when you hear his version.

You can check out more of Jehan's music released on some great labels, including Deeppa Records, Blur Records, Selville, HOT-Q, Honey Butter Records, and Star Creature Universal Vibrations.

Jude Brown - Seasons of Groove (Jehan Remix)

Sorry about the pops, crackles and odd signal cut-outs. This old Vestax mixer has seen better days.

Michael Orbit-Kept the Faith

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