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

“Minor Impulse” is my platform to mix impulsively, featuring tracks in my heavy rotation with no overthinking and no rules.

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Hawke at MPY 8:721

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

Tropical wants to thank the djs for a really nice progression over the night.  We are excited to release the sets in the order they were played <3

We chose Sheppard to open things up with just the right energy ♡ which you know not everyone does...  You can hear what a great set this was!  

We owe Peter a better set time next time for sure, always feel a little guilty having a really good DJ opening, but we only hire really good DJs so what can we do ?

You can check out Sheppard's Soundcloud at dj_sheppard
Follow Peter on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/sheppardpdx
Follow Peter on IG here:  https://www.instagram.com/tobe_lerone/

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:

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

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

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Spiritual Tendency – The World of Ragus

Spiritual Tendency is my very first vocal-driven gospel house track – a heartfelt homage to the spirit of soulful house music and the energy of gospel. Blending uplifting choir layers, warm Hammond tones and driving piano chords, this track is made for both the dancefloor and the soul.

Released on September 21, 2025 and available on all major streaming platforms.

If you enjoy the vibe, I’d be grateful for your plays, likes and reposts – it really helps this music find more ears.

– The World of Ragus

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The World Of Ragus - Spiritual Tendency

Supper Club (Jst Tyrone AKA Zima Blue)

This track opens the Outlier album. It’s built from tension, that kind of magnetic pull on the dancefloor where everything’s unspoken, but understood. A little sweat, a little danger, that flicker of eye contact that changes everything. No introductions. No questions. Just energy.

I wanted something French house inspired, but not obvious. Clean mix, sexy groove, no vinyl static. I created a conversation with the vocal and sax responding to each other, almost like foreplay and that’s where the track finally lets go.

This one's for the ones who never needed to ask.

Eat Me Alive (On The Dancefloor)

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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