Disco edits, piano house belters and soulful house grooves from German producer @joecleen who has been making waves on labels like SlothBoogie and Jazz Cabbage. Unreleased material ahoy…

*How would you describe your sound?*
 
Always danceable, sometimes cheeky, mostly unpolished.
 
*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 
 
The sudden impulse I get when I hear a certain sound or sample or melody, which leads the way then into the creative process. A very general thing I guess. 
 
*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*
 
So this is the very first mix I ever did that only consists of my own music (yeah..ok, there's like some edits, but you get what I mean).

I always found it super hard to integrate my own tracks into DJ mixes, never finding the right timing. The mere idea of compiling a mix of 100% home-baked goods was a bit stressful in the beginning, ngl. In the end I have to say I'm quite happy with the result as I feel there's a good flow in the tracklist.
 
Tracklist:
1   Joe Cleen - Punk (unreleased demo)
2   Joe Cleen - Care While It Lasts (Jazz Cabbage)
3   Joe Cleen - Conga (SlothBoogie Editz) forthcoming
4   Joe Cleen - Show Me Your Dimension (Jazz Cabbage)
5   Joe Cleen - Chainsmoker (SlothBoogie) forthcoming
6   Joe Cleen - Pink (Jazz Cabbage)
7   Joe Cleen - Day In Day Out (SlothBoogie Editz)
8   Joe Cleen - Bathroom Break (SlothBoogie Editz) forthcoming
9   Joe Cleen - Give You All I Got (SlothBoogie Editz)
10 Joe Cleen - Every Little Thing (SlothBoogie Editz) forthcoming
11 Joe Cleen - The Fun Part (SlothBoogie Editz)
12 Joe Cleen - Morning Sugar (SlothBoogie Editz) forthcoming
13 Joe Cleen - Time For Love (SlothBoogie Editz)
14 Joe Cleen - Cosmic Sandwich (Jazz Cabbage)
15 Joe Cleen - So Long (SlothBoogie Editz)
16 Joe Cleen - Vagabundo (unreleased demo)
17 Joe Cleen - We Need (Jazz Cabbage)
18 Joe Cleen - You'll Make It Eventually (unreleased demo)

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M66: Joe Cleen

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It's been a while, but here's the latest edition to our Monologues Edits series... a Balearic beauty thanks to @ranj-1

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One of South Africa's biggest house music producers and label owner of the formidable Stay True Sounds @kidfonque takes the reins of the Monologues Podcast for an hour of deep, soulful productions from his oeuvre. 

*How would you describe your sound?* - Always soulful, very influenced by what surrounds me, which is a very enthusiastic South African deep house audience, a nod to the broken beat era with a heavy dose of deepness.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* - I have been in the dance music business here in SA for over 20 years and I am a fan of other artists music firstly, from Fka Mash, Zaki Ibrahim to Okmalumkoolkat and Jullian Gomes and everyone in between. It all somehow comes out in my own productions in my own way.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?* - It's a showcase of my own productions and people that I love who have remixed my music, a lot of collabs and a proper showcase of what I represent as a DJ, label owner and producer.

Tracklist:
Kid Fonque - B2 [Teacher White]
Kid Fonque X Jonny Miller ft Khensy & Fernando - Tshinela (Fka Mash Re-Glitch) [Stay True Sounds]
Kid Fonque  ft Nia Andrews - What I Do (Myazisto Deeper Mix) [Stay True Sounds]
Kid Fonque X Jonny Miller - Jaded [Stay True Sounds]
Zaki Ibrahim, Kid Fonque & Dj Whiskey - Be (D-Malice Expressive Reprise) [Atjazz Record Company]
Jonny Miller & Kid Fonque - GLDN (P.M. Projects Corner Café Remix) [Soul Candi Records]
Kid Fonque & D-Malice - Life Is Real (Punk Mbedzi Remix) [Stay True Sounds]
Charles Webster, Kid Fonque & Khensy - Don't Forget Me (Kid Fonque & Jonny Miller Remix) [Soul Candi Records]
Kid Fonque X Jonny Miller - Afrika Is The Future! [Stay True Sounds]
Kid Fonque, Cuebur, Andy Boi, Jonny Miller - Usangikhumbula (Daev Martian Remix) [White]
Kid Fonque - 2Sides [Atjazz Record Company]

M69: Kid Fonque

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Been a while since we served up a hot edit for you — here's some hard-funkin' disco fire from Ground Plane Aerial's alias (follow him at @theoramarecords). Fresh out of Copenhagen, a hot rework of a classic.

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Anyone who's seen http://soundcloud.com/tillvonsein DJ will attest to what an excellent selector the Berlin talent is. His productions see him jump from his house music core to hip-hop and R&B-influenced downtempo jams and all inbetween, and have helped him to build up a formidable discography. Part of the SUOL family run by Chopstick & Johnjon that flies the flag for German house music, he's also graced the likes of Pets Recordings, Dirt Crew and Supplement Facts and continues to push a resolute quality-not-quantity ethos. Touching on his myriad soul, disco and funk influences across this retrospective mix that spans five years of productions, he brings his musical world to life in vivid colours.

*How would you describe your sound?*

Well, that's always a tough one. I would always call it house music. Sometimes deep, sometimes funky, sometimes soulful and sometimes tech or even progressive but in the end it´s always house...
but besides that there is always some R&B, some dub, dope beats and some electronica-inspired productions. I guess I'm not that typical stick-to-one-genre kinda artist.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?*

Travels, friends, music.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

I never tried playing live or putting a mix of only my own tracks together so this is a new experience for me. It's kinda hard to just find the perfect balance within 60 minutes sometimes, and it's even harder when it has to be only your own material and it's the first time you ever try it.

Tracklist:
Till Von Sein & Aera - Dynamite
Till Von Sein - Sunday Madness
Till Von Sein & Chopstick - Biloxi Jam
Till Von Sein - Hammock Jam
Balcazar & Sordo - Everynight 24/7 (Till Von Sein Surped 'n' Skrewed 61 Min Jam)
Harry Bennett - Ponytail (Till Von Sein Remix)
Till Von Sein & Tigerskin feat. The Lazarusman & Meggy - Non-Existent Love
Till Von Sein & Chopstick - Bachkippe
DJ Kaos - Horny Morning Loop (Till Von Sein & Aera Monday Morning Acid Dub)
Till Von Sein & Tigerskin - SLE
Till Von Sein - Sundowna
Till Von Sein - Tilly´s Jam

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One of our favourite producers of 2022 steps up with an exclusive 64 minutes of almost entirely unreleased material. Parisian producer @tour-maubourg has released an remarkable body of work in the past couple of years that connects the dots between his city's deep house and nu jazz heritage (e.g. St-Germain, Wuz, Cassius) and the contemporary jazz scene, where sumptuous 4/4 grooves and broken beats are laced with sweet vintage and analog synth solos and motifs. We predict the biggest things for him and are very happy to have him contribute to our long-running series.

*How would you describe your sound?*

I’m trying to produce modern music, mainly house, jazz, and dub related with an old school and warm feel.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 

If I had to name three main influences it would be Ron Trent and Chez Damier, for their vision and reflection on pushing forward the sound.

Basic channel for their exploration of texture and ambience. Their sound has a unique feel.

Nicolas Jaar for his abilities to touch the masses with non pop music. His ability to make complexity simpler so that anyone can understand his music.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

I was very happy that it was only made out of my production. As I have tons of music I stick that will probably not be released, it’s a good way to take it out of my hard drive and give it a second life 🙏

Tracklist:
Wayward - Bright (Tour-Maubourg sunset dub mix) (Silver Bear Recordings)
Tour-Maubourg - Désillusions successives (UNRELEASED)
Tour-Maubourg - Give and take (emotions) (UNRELEASED)
Tour-Maubourg - Dub CR-78 (UNRELEASED)
Tour-Maubourg - Dub 002 (SHALL NOT FADE)
Tour-Maubourg & Max Telaer - Nordic Trance (UNRELEASED)
Tour-Maubourg & KX9000 - Already say (UNRELEASED)
Tour-Maubourg & Bendrick - Mood to bump (UNRELEASED)
George JJ Flores - Funk the future (Tour-Maubourg remix)
Tour-Maubourg - Chicago memories (UNRELEASED)
Tour-Maubourg - Everybody (UNRELEASED)
Cosmonection - Odyssey (Tour-Maubourg remix) (PONT NEUF RECORDS)
Tour-Maubourg - Abre los ojos (UNRELEASED)
XXXX - XXXX (Tour-Maubourg & Saudade dub)

M72: Tour-Maubourg

@alexvirgo has been cutting an ever-more-impressive figure of late, following releases on Nocturne and Lost Palms with some absolute stormers for Hot Haus Recs and True Romance. With an always colourful, melodic yet punchy sound that spans Eurodance vibes, splashes of techno and disco and melodic house, he's very much one to keep an eye on, and this mix of his own mostly unreleased productions is an absolute treat.

*How would you describe your sound?*

My sound has kind of evolved over the past couple of years, a byproduct of covid lockdowns I guess but fundamentally its the tougher side of house music with some elements of disco. 

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 

I think in terms of eras its the '80s and early '90s. I take a lot of inspiration from House, disco and Italo disco particular the synths, drums and some times even the vocals. 

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

This mix is predominantly made up of unreleased demos, I’ve had a lot of time in the studio recently sincing moving and its given me interesting results which im really happy with but also slightly nervous to share, but fuck it.

Hope you enjoy x

Tracklist:
Alex Virgo & Jack Priest - Here We Go Again (True Romance)
Alex Virgo & Benjamin Groove - Chasing Shadows (Forthcoming)
Alex Virgo & Benjamin Groove - On Air (True Romance)
Alex Virgo & Benjamin Groove - Mind Expansion (Unreleased)
Alex Virgo & Benjamin Groove - Saturday Ride (Unreleased)
Alex Virgo - Vitamins (Unreleased)
Alex Virgo & Benjamin Groove  - Hazard Lights (Unreleased)
Alex Virgo & Benjamin Groove - All Dogs Go To Heaven (Forthcoming)
Alex Virgo - Champagne Problems (Unreleased)
Alex Virgo - Event Horizon (Unreleased)
Alex Virgo & Benjamin Groove - Terraforma (Forthcoming)

M73: Alex Virgo

The Monologues Podcast invites producers to mix an hour of their own productions. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts at bit.ly/monologuespodcast. Coming soon: M75 - Keita Sano...

Rotterdam’s Danou P (@danou-possel) has been one of our favourite producers this year, releasing a slew of standout tracks both solo and alongside his studio partner, Chicago star Jamie 3:26. With a knack for exquisite melody and infectious grooves, his music is imbued with warmth and a discernible human touch. If he keeps going like this he’ll go far. This mix features some exclusive unreleased bizness, various jazzy workouts and his piano house stomper ‘The Good Old Days (Are Now)’—one of our favourites of 2023.

*How would you describe your sound?*

I was trained as a keyboardist and later started producing. Therefore I tend to play and record a lot myself instead of relying on samples. I love ‘90s Deep House and I’m a sucker for those old school sounds. I think you can describe my sound best as Deep House influenced by the golden era of the genre, but made by a musician/keyboardist with a modern touch. Having said that I love to go down different roads like more Disco, Italo and electro sounding stuff.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 

I’ve always been inspired by old Funk, Boogie and Disco. There is something about the soul in it and the synthesizer sounds that will always resonate with me. As far as House goes I really like Kerri and ‘90s Deep House artists alike. Newer artists that I really admire and draw inspiration from are: Makez, Clive From Accounts, Felipe Gordon, Chaos In The CBD, COEO, I can keep going hahaha.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

I had great fun doing this mix. I don’t usually play that many of my own tracks in a set and to my surprise it was actually really easy to get to 60 minutes. It was really cool to find out that some tracks fit really well together. This is something I’m definitely going to remember and use when I’m playing in the future! I tried to show very different sides of me as an artist in this mix. I played a couple of tracks from me and Jamie 3:26 including new remixes we’ve done, some older tracks that will be released in the near future and some original tracks that are out already. I also played an edit of ‘Street Player/ that I made recently. I just made that one for myself as a straight up edit and tool on the dancefloorl. I think a lot of people don’t get to that part of the song when they play it and they tend to play the most well known parts as somewhat of a crowdpleaser. But this last part is where it’s at for me! It’s a great groove and it just keeps building and going. 

Tracklist:

1. Danou P & Kems Kriol - Jazz Dummy (3:26 Records)
2. Danou P - So Fruit (3:26 Records)
3. Jamie 3:26 & Danou P - Roy Layers (Shake Records)
4. Radio Slave - Wild Life (Jamie 3:26 & Danou P 'Discotek' Remix) (Rekids)
5. Danou P - Serenity Now (Unreleased)
6. Danou P - Tutti To The Frutti (Unreleased)
7. Danou P - The Good Old Days (Are Now) (GLXY Recs.)
8. Danou P - What We Talking' Bout (Unreleased)
9. Danou P - I Rumble U Crumble (Unreleased)
10. Chicago - Street Player (Danou P What's The Groove Edit)
11. Steven Bamidele - Throw It All Away (Jamie 3:26 & Danou P Remix) (To be
released on Tru Thoughts)

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Following an acclaimed run of releases on Atjazz Record Company, Cacao Records and Africa Seven, Monologues boss Ben Gomori left turns to home turf to release a trio of rowdy, raw cuts that find fertile ground between garage and electro house. The title track harnesses a bleepy riff that harks back to the early 2000s alongside a UKG shuffle and razor-sharp bass, while 'Ur Mind Tho' flits between gnarly early Daft Punk synth grit and bouncing chords with aplomb. 'Anyway.' rounds off with a little speed garage influence creeping into its weighty groove and manic breakdown, topped off with a touch of acid filth.

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Tracklist:
Nail - Optimus [Fear Of Flying/DiY Discs]
Nail - Feets [Spirit Wrestlers]
Nail - Pharoah [Mosaic]
Nail - Me Dub 2 [89:GHOST] *
Nail - That's Alright Baby [89:GHOST]
Nail - Ems Cannon [Shabby Doll]
John Dimas - Hypnotize Me (Nail Dub) [One]
Nail - Sun Dub [89:GHOST] *
Nail - 'Til The Feeling's Gone [Fear Of Flying/DiY Discs]
Nail - 'Sup? [89:GHOST] *
Nail - Wanna Chat [89:GHOST] *
The NG9 Project - The Path [Liquid Deep]

*Exclusive to this mix / currently unreleased 

Now back in full swing after over a decade away from music which saw him overcome a series of intense personal tribulations, Nottingham’s Nail continues to deliver a highly addictive, distinctively British take on house music. Following on in the heritage of his hometown forged by the likes of Digs & Woosh, Inland Knights and the classic Tyrant nights, the quirky, left-of-centre tech house that he creates feels even more noteworthy in an age where the genre’s name has been bastardised beyond belief. Having graced the likes of Classic, Soma, 20:20 and Robsoul and many others under various pseudonyms, he has honoured Monologues. with a slew of yet-to-be-released exclusvies on his own 89:GHOST imprint and other recently baked cuts, taking us on a ride through chunky basslines and off-kilter grooves.

*How would you describe your sound?*

Detached House.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?*

People who can move.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

 Tracks old, new and yet to be born. It means a lot to be asked.


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Slowly but surely, Berlin-based English producer @athlete-whippet's sumptuous sounds have charmed the house and disco world. With serious musical chops backing up his dance floor grooves, it's no wonder Toy Tonics have snapped him up to be part of their family, and his work continues to become ever-more sophisticated and infectious. He treats us to some works-in-progress in the mix alongside some of his tastiest morsels to date.


*How would you describe your sound?*

It’s sort of ever evolving but I’d say the thing that always plays a big role is that it’s very much a hybrid between club music and songwriting. I come from a background of playing in bands to production, and DJing was actually the last piece of the puzzle for me.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?*

Many, many people and things. These days I’ve come back to composing my songs on instruments rather than in the box and started singing a lot more again. I’m also so fortunate to be part of a wonderful scene of artists between Berlin and London which is a constant inspiration.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

It’s been a nice chance to delve back into things from the early days, something that I rarely ever do. I’ve started off with new stuff from recent records which represents my sound now, and then as I build up the confidence, I go into some current work in progress somewhere in the middle before going back to the very roots at the end.

TRACKLIST

1. Athlete Whippet & Allysha Joy - Release Me (Toy Tonics)
2. Athlete Whippet - Vesta (Toy Tonics)
3. Amy Dabbs & Athlete Whippet - Deep In Your Love (Aus Music)
4. Athlete Whippet - I Think I See (Toy Tonics)
5. 30/70 - Tempted (Athlete Whippet Remix) (Rhythm Section International)
6. Athlete Whippet - Maybe (Toy Tonics)
7. Amy Dabbs & Athlete Whippet - Milkshake (Aus Music)
8. Athlete Whippet - ??? (unreleased)
9. Athlete Whippet - ??? (unreleased)
10. Bondax - Yabaal To London (Athlete Whippet Remix) (Future Disco)
11. Athlete Whippet - Dreams (Squareglass)
12. Athlete Whippet - Hands Only (Squareglass)
13. Athlete Whippet - Tired of Being Alone (Squareglass)

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M76: Athlete Whippet

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We are not worthy! A big scalp for us here at Monologues as we invite one of our all-time favourite production outfits to contribute to the series. This '92-'24 retrospective from one of the mightiest names in house features unreleased Gabriels + Usher remix exclusives and a special edit of 'Lazy' exclusive to this mix. No-one does chunky house music better and we're delighted to have these history-makers be part of our long-running series. Strap yourself in for a tonking hour.

*How would you describe your sound?*

Our sound is for the dancefloor. Pure and simple. Whether that's the back room of a pub in Colnbrook or a huge mega tech rave in Mexico.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 

I guess it's all sorts of music that's influenced us over the years. Going way back to tribal music through Blues, jazz, rnb, reggae, soul, disco, house, techno, classical etc etc. We always go back to early house stuff if we're ever stuck in the studio. Just get back to the raw basics and go again!

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

This '92224' mix is basically a snap shot of some of the stuff that we, with Ashley for a huge chunk of it, have done or been involved with over the years. From our very first production together ('Muzik Xpress') bang up to the minute with our soon-to-be-released Gabriels remix. Getting this mix together has made me appreciate just how much we've done and makes me feel very proud of what 3 lads from west London have achieved musically. Listening back to it there's definitely a thread that runs through this 32 years of music and I think that hopefully, you can hear those answers to the first 2 questions contained within.

1 X-Press 2 - Muzik Xpress (Double D Mix.) Junior Boys Own
2 Chugger - Thank You (X-Press 2 Mix. Back 2 Basics
3 X-Press 2 - Reign Of Drums. Skint
4 JIM - Phoenix (X-Press 2 On Fire Dub.) Vicious Charm
5 David Kitt - Till The End (X-Press 2 12 Inch Remix) Re:warm
6 Gabriels - Love And Hate In A Different Time (X-Press 2 Love And Honesty Remix.) Atlas Artists/Parlophone
7 Kelis - Milkshake (X-Press 2 Triple Thick Mix) Virgin
8 D*Note - The Garden Of Earthly Delights (Ballistic Barrio Boom) Dorado
9 Golden Boy With Miss Kittin -Rippin Kittin (X-Press 2 Late Night Homicide Vocal.) Illustrious
10 Usher - Burn (X-Press 2 Unreleased Rave N Bleep Remix.) Unreleased
11 Green Velvet - Answering Machine (X-Press 2 Direct Line Mix.) F-111
12 X-Press 2 - Smoke Machine. Skint
13 X-Press 2 feat. Rob Harvey - Kill 100. Skint
14 X-Press 2 - Moov. Acid Jazz
15 X-Press 2 - Phasing You Out (David Holmes Remix.) Acid Jazz
16 X-Press 2 - Zeven. Acid Jazz
17 X-Press 2 - Muzik Xpress. Junior Boys Own
18 X-Press 2 feat. David Byrne - Lazy. Skint

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Monologues boss Ben Gomori's edits of African classics for Sterns Edits and Africa Seven have won fans far and wide, with DJs from Optimo to Hunee, Folamour, Horse Meat Disco, HAAi and TSHA getting behind them. He continues this acclaimed body of work with this new release, carving up two gems, adding a little juice to them in the process. 

First up, a joyous slice of 1980s Camerooon from Emmanuel Kahe Et Jeanette Kemogne on 'Ye Medjuie', where rousing trumpet refrains meet undulating bass funk. Then the deep dubby skank of Nigeria's Akaba Man & The African Pride's 'Popular Side' goes on a Metro Area-flavoured excursion with distorted Melodica blasts rubbing up against a sweet-but-trippy synth solo and haunting vox synths.

Ye Medjuie (Ben Gomori's Open Goal Edit)

Monologues Edits Vol. 2: Emmanuel Kahe Et Jeanette Kemogne + Akaba Man & The African Pride

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@serge-santiago's productions are always dead-certs when it comes to moving a dancefloor. For nearly 25 years now he's been putting out a consistent slew of heavy house music and Italo revivalism which was some 20 years ahead of the curve in terms of reappraising the genre (and which provided major inspiration to Bicep from the looks of their early YouTube uploads of vinyl rips). Aside from his solo material, he was also one half of the original iteration of Radio Slave and also of Waze & Odyssey. Entering a new purple patch in the last couple of years through his output on his Jack Said What label (co-owned by house hero Steve Mac and none other than Scottish author, Irvine Welsh), he's been a mainstay in my record box of late and I'm delighted to have him mix an hour of his own productions for us here on Monologues.

*How would you describe your sound?*

It's always an interesting question. My sound is under-produced jams. Muddy rollers. Music with dust on. Not techno, B-sides, Track 2. Room 2. Sampled. 40+. Anything it shouldn't be. 

 
*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 

I'm very much into the late '80s US disco and house era. When house was new and dirty, with messy productions. Gritty drum patterns. Heavy samples. I love Italo influenced 4/4 also. It's something about the synth and piano tones they used for the underground dance scene. Magic to me!

 
*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

It means I worked hard to get a sound and my message across. It’s the sound I love listening to and thinking about. Something off the beaten track. Myself and friends have been running a club night for the last 25+ years in Brighton called Stompa Phunk, this mix is the set, sounds and inspiration from the night. It’s something I'm proud I've done.

Tracklist:

Serge Santiago - Take Me Away [Jack Said What]
Serge Santiago - Deception [Jack Said What]
Serge Santiago - Love Is A Feel [Jack Said What]
Serge Santiago - limit [Jack Said What]
Serge Santiago - High [Jack Said What]
Serge Santiago - Transition [Jack Said What]
Serge Santiago - Ear Racer [Jack Said What]
Serge Santiago - Nobody [Jack Said What]
Serge Santiago - L$D - White
Serge Santiago - Story - White

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M78: Serge Santiago

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Pushing a super soulful, highly musical house and disco vibe on labels like Delusions Of Grandeur, B2 Recordings and Spa In Disco, Greek producer @lex-athens has really caught my ear in the last couple of years with his wonderful productions. Enjoy an hour of his own glorious, sun-drenched productions, including plenty of unreleased goodies.

*How would you describe your sound?*

I think there's a blend of quite a few different styles in my music so it’s a bit hard to describe it. In my ears I hear a psychedelic funkiness with a soulful balearism, if I could say in one sentence. But I think it’s a bit more than that, I mean I could use so many other words also. I am also a bit confused to be honest :)

The thing that I am quite certain though is that there is a lot of emotion, euphoria and positivity in my music, created with lots of organic action.     

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 

As usual, my first contact with music was from my father’s record collection and what he was playing on the turntable. That was mostly rock, disco, blues, classical and some eclectic Greek music to name a few. I am sure that those years inspired and influenced me subconsciously the most.

Apart of that there was also an early trance/rave period that played its part but I think the general late-'90s early-'00s US house period was the one that finally inspired and influenced me the most consciously.

There are really so many names to mention, for all these periods, that it's really very hard to pick just a few.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

It’s the first mix I do with only tracks of mine so I am very excited. Also curious and a little nervous to see if people will like it. I approached the more housey side of me and there are lots of unreleased stuff in it, even unsigned.

Tracklist
Lex & Locke - Libre De Amor [Unreleased]
Julian Sanza - Two Weeks Off (Lex Remix) [Spa In Disco]
Lex & Locke - Flip Side Disco [Unreleased]
Lex & Dennis Liber - Palmita Swing [Unreleased]
Lex & Locke - Caribbean Traffic Jam [Ocha Records]
Lex & Locke - Purity feat. Guto Fernandez [Delusions Of Grandeur]
Lex & Locke - Soul Escape [Unreleased]
Lex & Locke - Atenas Blues [Unreleased]
Lex & Locke - Balandra [Samosa]
Lex - Strip Town [Delusions Of Grandeur]

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M79: Lex (Athens)

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Swiss brothers @almanegramusic have been at the forefront of blending global sounds with house and disco for a hot minute now, and bring their always-musical, globetrotting style to our series with a mix that's full of early summer sunshine—with plenty of exclusive unreleased gems to boot. You're welcome.

*How would you describe your sound?*

It’s funk, disco and house. Percussion is one of the most essential elements in our music! But I also would describe it as summery with the goal that people feel good and want to dance. 

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?*

We are inspired by so many music and artists. You can hear that in the diversity of our tracks. We are inspired by African music, jazz but also funk, disco and house classics.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

The mix shows the different approaches of our productions we did so far. From live band sound and originals, to remixes and edits. 

Tracklist:

1.Mombasa to Lagos - Alma Negra Liveband (ANR)
2.Timbal Madness - Alma Negra (ANR)
3.Vaudou Game - Revolution Alma Negra Remix (unreleased)
4.La Plage Feat.Pat Kalla - Alma Negra (unreleased Demo)
5.Funky Fever - Alma Negra (Delusions of Grandeur )
6.Madrugada Dub - Alma Negra (Delusions of Grandeur)
7.Lampiao - Floyd Lavine Jesica Brankka Alma Negra Remix ( Frau Blau )
8.The Freak - Alma Negra (unreleased Demo)
9.Mrs.Coolness - Alma Negra (unreleased Demo)
10.Alela - Alma Negra (Unreleased ) 
11.Martheloi - Ziguidaw Alma Negra Edit (unreleased Edit)
12.The Vibe - Alma Negra ( unreleased Demo)
13. Bodo Meier Lamento Olvidado Alma Negra Remix

M80: Alma Negra

DOWNLOAD: http://bit.ly/1rRF14H

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First emerging on Tiefschwarz’s Souvenir imprint in 2009, Adam Port’s prolific, consistent output has made him one of the new German house music generation’s most in-demand figures. His eclectic take on the genre draws in influences from far and wide, with samples and edits key elements of his body of work.

Releases on liebe*detail, Rockets & Ponies, Play It Down, Moon Harbour and Cocoon show his versatility, while his Keinemusik imprint which he runs with Rampa, &ME, Reznik and David Mayer continues to grow as a force to be reckoned with.

*How do you describe your sound?*

House.

*Who and what inspires you and influences your sound?*

I think all music that is surrounding me like rock ‘n’ roll, reggae, new rap artists and also dance music I like to play in my DJ sets.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and the idea behind it?*

I tried to make a good balance between my old and new tracks. Doing this kind of mix was a great view on all my work from 2009 till now. I'm really happy to see that i'm very satisfied with all my releases.

Tracklist:
Adam Port - Tell You [Moon Harbour]
Adam Port - Voyage [Play It Down]
Adam Port - Shifter (David Mayer Reshift) [Keinemusik]
Daniel Stefanik - Confidence (Adam Port Remix) [Cocoon]
Adam Port - Black Noise [Cocoon]
Adam Port - Drums On Parade [Keinemusik]
Adam Port & Stereo MCs - Place [Keinemusik]
Zoot Woman - Coming Up For Air (Adam Port Remix) [Embassy One]
Adam Port - Weekend [Play It Down]
KiNK - Detunator (Adam Port feat. Daniel Wilde Remix) [Liebe*Detail]

M15: Adam Port

Buy for £1 at https://monologuesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/les-mur

Support + love from Adam Port, Shiba San, Ben Pearce, Just Kiddin, Moon Boots, Sasse, Jacques Renault, Emika, Rancido, Tyree Cooper, JEPE, Christophe, Anil Chawla, Tayo, Anna Wall, Lex Luca...

Listen to Laurence's mix for Monologues - featuring unreleased material - at https://soundcloud.com/monologues/m17-laurence-guy

Adam Port: "Sunlite is very dope! So deep and warm. i Love it."

Moon Boots: "laid-back and lush, very nice"

Sasse: "This EP is super hot"

Emika: "I love it!"

Shiba San: "I like Les Mur... very nice track"

Tyree Cooper: "Like this one a lot"

Rancido: "Laidback groove... I like it!"

Jacques Renault: "Les Mur for me... nice one man"

JEPE: "Love 'Les Mur' groove. it seems Summer is already here!"

Christophe: "Great stuff. Love it."

Buy for £1

Laurence Guy - Les Mur [Monologues Records]

FREE DOWNLOAD: https://monologuesrecords.bandcamp.com/track/angie-stone-i-wasnt-kidding-andr-laos-edit-free-download

Check out @andrelaos 'Tragic Tofu / Soy Beaner' on Monologues Records at http://bit.ly/m3beatportbuy

Support from Bill Brewster, Waifs & Strays, Illyus & Barientos, Moodymanc + TCTS.

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FREE DOWNLOAD

Angie Stone - I Wasn't Kidding (André Laos Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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Tracklisting:

Popol Vuh - Aguirre I_II (Lacrima Di Rei Edit) (Peter Kruder Remix) [SPV Recordings]
Prommer & Barck - Dr. Jeckyll And Mr. Hyde (Peter Kruder Remix) [Derwin Recordings]
DJ Hell - Listen to the Hiss (Peter Kruder Waltz Mix) [International Deejay Gigolo Records]
N.E.R.D - Hypnotize U (Peter Kruder’s Unreleased Mix)
Bebel Gilberto - Tanto Tempo (Peter Kruder’s Dub Mix) [Six Degrees Records]
Zero Db - Te Quiero (Peter Kruder’s Deep Mix) [Ninja Tune]
Drumlesson - Rej (Peter Kruder Mix) [!K7 Records]
Offshore Funk - Offshoot (Peter Kruder’s Unreleased Beezhoven Mix) [Kanzleramt]

Viennese don Peter Kruder’s gradual metamorphosis from king of downtempo to purveyor of classy house and techno was perhaps one of the more unexpected shifts amongst electronic luminaries of last few decades, but it has not been in vain. 

His work as half of Kruder & Dorfmeister soundtracked a million crack-ons, afterhours, comedowns, smoke-outs and lounge sessions and remains some of the most timeless material of the recent era.

Under his own name, he has built a long-running relationship with DJ Hell and his International Deejay Gigolo imprint, releasing several EPs of thought-provoking 4/4 as well as releases on Stefan Goldmann’s Macro and Compost Black Label. His mix for Monologues is a journey through some of his finest remixes, showing his respectful and subtle skill in reworking everything from Daft Punk-produced electronic soul to bossa nova and jazz. It’s an honour to have him contribute to the series.

*How do you describe your sound?*

Sometimes high, sometimes low, sometimes broad and sometimes narrow.

*Who and what inspires your music?*

Life.

*Tell us about this mix…*

Some remixes I did that I still like and two unheard and unreleased mixes from the vaults. Dig in!

M20: Peter Kruder

FREE DOWNLOAD: http://hypeddit.com/index.php?&fan_gate=mDbq2KeXpq5bNRJKHWLi

Another sweet little edit from our man in Copenhagen, Thorsteinssøn, taking a sliver of the rousing disco classic and taking it into deeper territories.

Grab our other free downloads at https://soundcloud.com/monologues/sets/free-downloads

Evelyn 'Champagne' King - Shame (Thorsteinssøn Version) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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Catch Leon Revol at Monologues @ Farbfernseher, Berlin on 2 April 2016: www.facebook.com/events/1684485181808206/

*Support: Tensnake, Waze & Odyssey, Shiba San, Bill Brewster, Steve Mac, Mia Dora, Golf Clap, Moodymanc, Debukas, Jamie Trench, Small Pyramids, Sean Brosnan, Steve Selador, Meggy, Manuel Sahagun, Ranacat, Schnee, Severino, Danvers + more*

Cat. No.: M11
Release Date: March 28

We’re very excited about this EP from 22-year-old French newcomer, Leon Revol. Hailing from Bordeaux, he previously released gems on Apersonal Music, Carré Bleu Rec and Boutade Musique (under the name Leonid.) before changing his name. This EP he’s put together for us shows huge potential for the youngster, with a sophisticated sound that is beyond his years. ‘Clear Definition (Dub Mix)’ comes across like vintage Herbert with a more emotive edge, ‘Eulogy For Hip-Hop’ is a string-laden, looping roller, and ‘Good Jack’ takes things deeper still for some smoky early-morning slo-mo vibes.

Leon Revol - Good Jack [Monologues Records]

Download: http://bit.ly/22eZUmU

Check out our debut vinyl release feat. Je Dàvu (Melon), Uffe, Ponty Mython, Thorsteinssøn http://bit.ly/dialoguejuno

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The fact that the mighty St. Germain entrusted long-time friend Atjazz to be the opening act on his comeback album tour – 15 years after his last LP – speaks volumes about the UK house/afro/soul/jazz fusionist’s reputation. Producing since the mid-’90s when he released early material on free party legends Digs & Woosh’s DiY Discs imprint in tandem with scoring music for computer games (the original Tomb Raider, no less), he has had a prolific and hugely varied output. Five full-length albums; remixes for the likes of Nitin Sawnhey, Jazzanova, Bob Sinclar and of course St. Germain; his labels Mantis Recordings and now Atjazz Record Company; a collaborative project Version alongside Charles Webster; his catalogue is burgeoning. It made for ripe pickings for a soulful journey in his Monologues mix, packed with exclusives, classy vocals and the breadth of his styles.

*How would you describe your sound?*

Seriously hip-shaking beats with a very soft centre!

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?*

I've always been inspired by jazz and Herbie Hancock is my hero. He's never stood still, he's always changed his sound, he's always innovated and his curiosity with technology is the same as mine. I also love Weather Report, anything on ECM and modern hip-hop soul. House music isn't something I listen too; it's something I live and do.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

I wanted to create a mix that spanned across a few different times of my life, to show a little of my influences, collaborations and remixes, a tater menu if you will! There are many more better known pieces of work but I wanted to show a little more of "me".

Tracklist:
Version - Nothing Can Be Nice (Atjazz Remix) [Miso]
Tweet - Best Friend Of Mine (Atjazz Remix) * unreleased
Fred Everything feat. Wayne Tennant - Mercyless (Atjazz Remix) [Lazy Days Recordings]
Kerri Chandler - Rain (Atjazz Remix) [Nervous]
Atjazz - Strike [Atjazz Record Company]
Si Tew - Cold Day (Atjazz Internal Dub) * un-released
Magic Number - Coming Back To Me (Atjazz Remix) [Numb Records]
Atjazz - For Real (Atjazz Re-Spin) * unreleased
Atjazz & Jullian Gomes - Overshadowed (Atjazz Galaxy Aart Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Maddslinky feat. Omar - Special (Atjazz Love Soul Remix) [Tru Thoughts]

M30: Atjazz

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Canadian producer @jaytripwire has been consistently top-notch tech house and deep house since the turn of the millennium, with a prolific output that has graced dozens of quality imprints. Although varied in his output, he can usually be counted on to serve up a slick groove with just the right amount of atmospheric texture. And it just so happens that when we contacted him, he was readying the release of a very tasty improvised live set—which we naturally pounced upon. Blending elements of electro, dub, deep techno, ambient and breakbeat, it’s seriously diverse mix.

*How would you describe your sound?*

Future music for final days. I am DJ who plays a lot of different stuff, I think of music as good or bad, not genres or labels or shit like that. I tend to have a lot of science-fiction futuristic elements that are like Woody Allen’s interpretation of the future in the ‘60s (if that run on sentence makes any sense whatsoever). I have no idea what I am doing to be honest, or what the sound is. It’s shit from the heart. Some things resonate with people, some things might be too out there, I don't care.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 

Music is from the cosmos, you just channel it from the source. We’re just conduits in the true sense of art and vision. I am inspired by Kraftwerk, Underground Resistance, Vangelis, Moroder, Wu-Tang, Slayer,  Doc Martin, Mr. C, dub and reggae and the really underground Italo disco records from the late-’70s into the ‘80s.I like obscure rock, synth polka and backwards spoken word. I'm inspired by 27-year-old sandwiches living in tupperware. I used to really like to listen to radio stations in between stations to hear the secret FREQuencies. If I wasn't doing music they woulda locked me up in a rubber room with a box of crayons a long ass time ago.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

It’s me remixing myself in a live PA format, I wanted to do something that is really genre-less. Is it house? Is it Techno? Is it ‘80s electro? Who the fuck knows. "It is what it is". I sketched it with the listener in mind instead of a club or warehouse rave.

Tracklist:
Jay Tripwire - Telemetry: Live PA set.

M32: Jay Tripwire

DOWNLOAD: http://bit.ly/2gMCLeA

Support from Peter Kruder, Nuno Dos Santos, Black Loops, Sacha Robotti, Horse Meat Disco (Severino), Lars Behrenroth, Krywald & Farrer...

A little freebie from Montreal's @amostwantedman ahead of his EP for us later this year. Good summer vibes. Enjoy responsibly.

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A Most Wanted Man X Marvin Gaye - War Is Not The Answer [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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Monologues returns to Farbfernseher Berlin on December 8 with Jad & The + Ben Gomori https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1024040

Something a bit special from the vaults this month. Ramsey & Fen were amongst the most prolific and pioneering producers in the UK garage scene from the latter half of the '90s into the 2000s. Their intrictate grooves, skipping percussion and weighty basslines were emblematic of the sound that the London scene birthed that would eventually lead on to grime, dubstep and all the sub-genres and hybrids that followed. Their legacy aside, they simply made immensely catchy feel-good music that oozed soul and groove from every pore. We're chuffed to have them dig out an old mix that only ever appeared as a promo CD, comprised of course of nothing but their own much-lauded productions. 

Tracklist:
The Heartists - Belo Horizonti (Ramsey & Fen Remix) [VC Recordings]
Ramsey & Fen feat. Lynsey Moore - Love Bug [Bug Records]
Fabulous Baker Boys - Oh Boy (Ramsey & Fen Remix) [Multiply Records]
Ramsey & Fen - Style (Dub Mix) [Bug Records]
Somore - I Refuse (What You Want) (Ramsey & Fen Remix) [Locked On]
Kym Mazelle - Quality (Ramsey & Fen + MJ Cole Remix) [white label]
Ramsey & Fen - Colours [Bug Records]
N-Tyce - Telefunkin’ (Ramsey & Fen Remix) [Telstar]
Ramsey & Fen - Into You [Bug Records]
Lovestation - Teardrops (Ramsey & Fen Remix) [Fresh]
Ramsey & Fen - Desire [Bug Records]
Sandy B - Make My World Go Round (Ramsey & Fen Remix) [Champion]
Ramsey & Fen - Always [Bug Records]
Yazz - Abandon Me (Ramsey & Fen Remix) [EastWest]
Ramsey & Fen - Over [V.I.P. Records]
Shernette May - All The Man That I Need (Ramsey & Fen Mix) [Virgin]
187 Lockdown - Kung-Fu (Ramsey & Fen Remix) [EastWestDance]
Sweet T - The Feeling (Ramsey & Fen Remix) [VC Recordings]
Your Mum - String On [Bug Records]
Ramsey & Fen - Playboy (RAF 4x4 Mix) [Bug Records]
Ramsey & Fen - What's Going On [Bug Records]

M46: Ramsey & Fen

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@the-revenge, Scottish-born, Copenhagen-based purveyor of fine grooves and one half of @6thboroughproject serves up an hour of his most supremely chuggy slo-mo disco flavours for us. Languid grooves for sticky nights.

*How would you describe your sound?*

Eclectic I guess. I'm a lover of music in general so I gravitate towards anything with emotion that moves me. That's the framework really - and my production and sound flexes around that regardless genre.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?*

Many things are the seeds of inspiration for me, not just music. It can be films, experiences, feelings ... they are as important as musical influences which stretch across the genres. I love great sounding records from bands like Steely Dan or Earth, Wind & Fire ... but equally love dirty sounding records from people like Moodymann or Gangstarr.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

I planned to do something across the bpm spectrum but didn't quite realise how much stuff I had done! So I stuck to a slow, chuggy groove featuring some older tracks I'd been involved in over the years. I've always loved that sort of tempo for starting a night off, and although I play a lot of house sets these days I always relish playing this sort of groove if I get to kick the party off.

Tracklist:
Kytes - I Got Something (The Revenge Remix) [Filter Music]
Bliss feat. Sophie Barker - Stop Me (The Revenge Remix) [Music For Dreams]
The Hong Kong Micros - Closing [Five20East]
Burnt Island Casuals feat. Esa Williams & Blinding Bill Docherty - Theme From Easy Aces [Roar Groove]
The Small Hand Gang - Love Has Finally Found Me [Otherlover]
Craig Bratley - Birdshell (Burnt Island Casuals Mix) [Instruments Of Rapture]
Kenneth Bager - Fragment One (The Revenge Remix) [Music For Dreams]
OOFT! - This Sound [Instruments Of Rapture]
Joey Negro - Beyond The Dance (The Revenge Demo Mix) [Surround Sounds]
Isle Of Lucy - No Promises [Otherlover]
6th Borough Project - The Formula [Instruments Of Rapture]

M52: The Revenge

Download http://bit.ly/2MKKExy - click 'show more' for tracklist.

Cousins Joshua Doherty and Richard Bevan (@posthuman) have been pushing tough underground electronic sounds since 2000. Making their name in part to a series of parties in an abandoned London Underground train station in the first half of the noughties, they founded Seed Records and more recently @Balkan-Recordings and have released a steady stream of quality bangers, with a penchant for acid and old rave sounds. Doherty has been running 303-focused parties under the I Love Acid banner since 2007, and in recent years launched an accompanying label, where the likes of Luke Vibert, Snuff Crew, Cardopusher, Perseus Traxx and Affie Yusuf have all released tracks on a limited number of 303 vinyl copies. Their mix for us encompasses unreleased goodies, productions for the likes of Dixon Avenue Basement Jams, Hardfloor Records and Craigie Knowes, and plenty of varied licks.

*How would you describe your sound?*

Sci-fi acid house and hectic electro rave.

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 

Everything from classic house of Chicago and techno of Detroit in the ‘80s, through to European rave and techno in the ‘90s, and the explosion of genres and ideas since then all over the world. 
After 20+ years doing this, still having moments when you hear something new and instantly think "Wow, I want to write something with that vibe"

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*

It features a lot of our dancefloor focused, high energy tracks from the last couple of years, plus some unreleased and upcoming gear (although the opening track is from a decade ago) 
This mix is along the vibes of the kind of set we are playing in clubs right now.

Tracklist:
Posthuman - Europa Sky [Uncharted Audio] 
Posthuman - Beat Down [I Love Acid] 
Posthuman - Transit System Error [Balkan]
Posthuman - Exit Drums [Dixon Avenue Basement Jams]
Posthuman - Centauri 303 [Hardfloor Records]*
Posthuman - Rejektacid [unreleased]
Posthuman - Steal The Show [Craigie Knowes]
Posthuman - Airwave Uranium [X-Kalay]*
Posthuman - Down 2 Jakk [Craigie Knowes]
Posthuman - Telekom 99 [unreleased]
Posthuman - Gods Of Technology [Balkan]
Posthuman - Damocles Syndicate [Shipwrec]
Posthuman - The Contract [Acid Avengers]

*forthcoming releases

M54: Posthuman

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Our man in Copenhagen who previously released the gorgeous '7 Minutes' EP with us and remixed Laurence Guy's 'Les Mur' turns Dee Dee Simone's 1992 screamer into an even more vigorous, feel-good piano house stomp. Made for sunny days.

@thorsteinsson

Dee Dee Simone - What Are We Doing (7Ø7 Mix By Thorsteinssøn) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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After gracing labels like Omena Records, ANMA Records, Banoffee Pies Records and Tusk Wax, Rome's SofaTalk lands on Monologues with fellow Italian and upcoming talent , XL Regular in tow. Together they cook up an EP of loungey deep house and intricate broken beat, all laced with the live instrumentation that has made SofaTalk's catalogue so recognisable. Sweet keys, muted trumpets, jazzy guitar licks and warm live bass abound. Label boss Ben Gomori delivers a hazy house rework of 'While She Sleeps' which is best accompanied by a balmy beach, and an uncharacteristic jungle work out of 'Jaws' because... lockdown makes / made people do unusual things.

Mastered by Rob Small Mastering http://robsmallmastering.com/
Artwork by Jessica Riches

20fingers EP

SofaTalk & XL Regular - 20fingers EP

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Inspired by his decision to learn the piano during lockdown, 'What Is Jazz?' EP sees Ben Gomori return to his G. Markus moniker and the project's roots in the deeper end of deep house. Largely created over one quarantine-fuelled Bank Holiday weekend of stifling captivity, the EP focuses around dainty leitmotifs, with a melancholic mood running throughout. From the bossa nova beats and double bass glissandos of the title track to the hazy chords of the Kevin Over / Quimbie co-written 'Barbie Nine Jobs' (the direct translation of the Lithuanian for 'jack of all trades' and presumably implying 'master of none') and the warm ivory twinkles of 'Purple Saturn Day', the release continues a long-running tradition of house producers paying homage to the genre's distant forefather.

Mastered by Rob Small Mastering
https://www.facebook.com/RSMastering/

What Is Jazz? EP

G. Markus - Barbie Nine Jobs

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