Next up in our Record Club Guest Mix series are Sanctuary, the moniker of Ben and Liam, a DJ duo from Australia who have been living in Berlin for the past 9 years. You may be familiar with their 'Life Classics' project. It started as an output for their own edits then later branched out into a mix series and club residency at OHM in Berlin.

Their mix landed in our inbox and from the get-go we knew it was destined for the Record Club series. Covering many spectrums of soul, it masterfully glides through tempos and unleashes a quiet storm inside you. Not ones to fear a vocal, it's stuffed full of soaring voices, sweet strings and the tightest grooves. An extended blend done right!

The guys pulled from of a couple of record bags and served it up on 1210’s at their Berlin base. As they described it "back to back burgers, boozas and records all the way". 

The mix is loaded with many of their favourites and a few dusty ones from the back of their shelves. Look out for cuts from Reggie S, Stage Coach, Edwynn Page and Herby Charles. It's packed with winners, some you knew, some you do now. A real steppers' delight.

Thanks so much to Ben & Liam for the mix.

Find them here:

Soundcloud: @sanctuary3
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_classics_

Mr Bongo Record Club Guest Mix - Sanctuary

GE-OLOGY "Live" at MUSICLAND - JUNE 23, 2023, (Secret Location Brooklyn, NY)

Whether you view GE-OLOGY as a world-class producer, visual artist or DJ depends on how long you’ve known him. His prolific contributions to music, & art more broadly, span over 40 years & are well-documented. An artist in every sense, Ge-ology has excelled across numerous disciplines like illustration, fine arts painting & sculpture, graphic design & music production - all well before the term “multidisciplinary artist” was popularized.
Among his bountiful accolades are his earliest beats as part of the 4 member high school hip hop crew “Born Busy” with Tupac Shakur in the 80s, and later, his collaborative alteration of the hip hop visual & fashion landscape with the jointly talented Matt Doo through their “mentally ILLustrated” artistic partnership Dooable Arts in the 90s, & his production of cultural milestones like songs on both the debut “Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star” & Mos Def’s solo “Black On Both Sides” LPs.
 
Ge-ology’s profound artistry sets him apart from his peers and is abundantly clear in his DJing and musical experimentation. He flawlessly expresses contrast, depth, texture & color to blend music & art into a single creative lens. “It’s really the same language. You can describe music in artistic ways & colors in a very musical way.”
Never stagnant or complacent, between touring internationally & his residency at Public Records, Ge-ology is wrapping up two highly-anticipated creative projects for Fall 2023. One record is his full production, the other is a rework of a rare, never reissued record of which he’s obtained the master reel & blessing of the original artist.
 
When asked about his taste & approach to selection, Ge-ology keeps it simple. “Every time I play, I want to bring something special to the table.” He likes to play “shit that’s different,” whether it’s overlooked cheap heat, music people don’t know or high value rare records that very few people have.He digs for music that’s under the radar, extremely funky, soulful & moving.
Always intriguing & exciting, Ge-ology engages dancers on his musical voyages by seamlessly & organically bringing them up & down to different emotional places. But expect some surprises & curveballs - “I don’t like to be bored or to be predictable, so you can always expect something interesting!”

To truly appreciate Ge-ology’s wizardry, you need to be there for the whole story.

“I got some shit!”

Come prepared to dance!

GE-OLOGY "Live" at MUSICLAND - JUNE 23, 2023

DeepArtSounds 395 - A Thin Man - Till Now May 2024

Running it hot with handfuls of personal classics, @dtmfunk cooked a perfect hour that will plunge you into summer ☀️

For over a decade, DTM has been a central figure in the Antwerp and Belgian music scene. Before becoming a respected DJ, he was already nurturing local talent with a global perspective. Through his Black Gravity events, he aims to represent and transform black club music via club nights, discussions, films, performances, exhibitions, and listening sessions. As a longtime resident of Horst and C12 clubs, he is known for his versatility, seamlessly blending soul, groove, and rhythm without being confined to a single genre. Founder of @sankofa_rhythms , he captivates audiences with an eclectic collection ranging from jazz funk/soul to raw, sexy house tracks.

LÉMAN MIX 12 - DTM FUNK

Special mix in honour of D59B Berlin. Our favourite wine bar is closing this weekend after 4 years at Stralauer Allee. Thank you for giving us a refuge and a place to always feel welcome! D59B inspired my Best Friend mix series and was host to many of the recording sessions. Here is the latest edition recorded in Victoria BC, Canada. If you've been enjoying this mix series please consider hitting the 'support' button or visit me at eddiec.bandcamp.com. Thanks for listening!

EDDIE C - BEST FRIEND 035

All Night At Marble Bar (pt.3)

1. Alfa Mist - Withered - On My Ones
2. Culross Close - Attachments
3. Alfa Mist - Door ft, Jordan Rakei - Structuralism
4. Ambient Jazz Ensemble - Spirit Dance Parts I & II
5. Allysha Joy - Orbit - Brownswood Recordings
6. Turbojazz - Yellow Wave - Boogie Cafe
7. Azul Loose Ties - Underground Soul - Harmonise EP
8. Passport - So Mystic & So Balearic - Wonderful Elixir
9. Terry Tester - Grace - Space Million EP
10. Gnork - Intergalaktik Konga - blorp music
11. Bjak - Purple Fire (Dubstrumental Mix) - Deep Explorer 
12. Black Jazz Consortium - Your Love ft. Lady Blaktronica
13. Eartone - Reminiscences Of A Journey - Enyoi Youzelf Records 
14. Aleqs Notal - Numa - All My Thoughts
15. tape_hiss - The Vivian Girls (Patrice Scott remix) - Love Notes
16. Ben Hauke - Drum Tool - Nightwork - EP
17. Roy Gilles - The Day It Snowed In Chicago (Original Mix) - Apparel Music
18. Laroye - LD (Instrumental)
19. Ali Berger - Stovetop (Live) - Trackland
20. Erik Rico presents 53rd street quintet - The Offering - (Teflon Royale dub) - Worldship Music 
21. Kai Alce - Lost in Transition - Assorted Elements - NDATL
22. Nasty Boy - Leave Me Your Soul - Roots Underground
23. Miruga - Lights Ensemble - Rude House EP
24. Osunlade - Moon In Daylight - Yoruba Records
25. Roque - Voices Of The Crowd (Main Mix)
26. SofaTalk - Purple Seed (Original Mix) - Patchwork Jazz
27. Dj Aakmael - Take It Back - Scissor & Thread
28. De Montuh - Shapes - Deep Resolute
29. HNNY - Yearning - Local talk
30. Playin' 4 The City, Meets The Deep - My City Life - Straight Up
31. Life Recorder - Sliding Away 2 - Life Notes
32. D'oké - Let Me Tell Ya!
33. Malik Hendricks - Black Chakra - Money Cat Records 
34. Lars Bartkuhn - Golden Age (Full Experience) - Neroli 
35. Deenamic - Simplify - Yellow Jackets
36. Rhythm Factory - The Saxy Track Original Mix 3
37. Lee Clarke - Mind Control - Tahanan
38. Track Masters - Come On Do Anything (Bonus Break Down Mix) - Nervous Records

J4TB Radio Show 1st July 24

Our stuff here >>>>

Jose Rico – Downbeat Radio Show #38 06.07.2024

OOFT! - Radio Buena Vida 13.07.24

In July 2010, I got an invitation to play at a small but neat festival named Folk Ibiza. It was my first visit to the island. I got to spin at a bunch of different locations, such as the Hostal Boutique Salinas, Sunset Ashram, and on the terrace at Space. I returned in September of the following year to play a set on Andy Wilson's show on Ibiza Sonica and a second time at the Hostal. I have not been back to Ibiza since. I recently came across this picture (taken at Cala Compte next to Sunset Ashram), which inspired me to make this mix. I tried to sonically capture the vibe that I felt back then. It includes some bona fide classics such as Ashra "Oasis“, Santana "Aqua Marine," and Jah Wobble & Holger Czukay "Hold On To Your Dreams," as well as tunes by Smith & Mudd, Begin, Quiet Village and more. Full tracklist below.  

Pictures by https://editionyro.com, graphics by www.vanjensen.jp

Bongmaster Inc - Brothers And Sisters
Ashra - Oasis
Santana - Aqua Marine  (Edit)
Mental Remedy - The Sun, The Moon, Our Souls (Dub)
Smith & Mudd - Vegetable Square
Begin - Optical Holiday Part 1
Herbest Moon - Blow Your Body (François K Deep Space Dub)
Turnstyle Orchestra - Latin Soul (Sonicsoul Suite Mix)
Plaid - Ralome
Jah Wobble, Holger Czukay, The Edge - Hold On To Your Dreams (Edit)
Balearic Buffin - State Of Grace
Quiet Village - Pillow Talk

A Magnificent Time [Mix/July 2024]

Soul Stew presents Volcov - 09.03.19 - Norwich.

An incredible party, head of the Neroli & archive labels Volcov took us on a special journey. 

Here's the recording straight from the decks (vinyl & digital tunes), featuring some amazing unreleased music. Thank you to everyone who made it such a special evening.

Soul Stew presents Volcov

Motion FM is a New York based online radio portal offering several streams ranging for Deep House to Smooth Jazz, Soul and Lounge. Motion FM is the daily destination of eclectic music lovers from around the world. Visit: www.motionfm.com

Jose Rico – Downbeat Radio Show #38 06.07.2024

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