My love for all kinds of rave music from back in the day re-emerged during hibernation (UK lockdown 3) and after digging around for months on end to get the right tracks together, I've now recorded some mixes - straight up DJ sets using a pair of technics 1200s and a Rane62 mixer. Mostly oldskool underground classics with the occasional newer tune thrown in. This is the first of a four part mix series - links to the others below.

TRACKLIST:

Rebel MC & Little T - Rich Ah Getting Richer
2AM/FM - Werkin House
Leftfield - Not Forgotten (Hard Hands Mix)
Underground Resistance - Jupiter Jazz
The Step - Yeah You (Roberts Mix)
Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk - The Acid Life
AFX - CAT 00897-AA1
Steve Poindexter - Born to Freak
A homeboy, A Hippe & A Funki Dredd - Total Confusion
Bonobo & Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs - Heartbreak
Goldie - Inner City Life (Rabbit’s Short Attention Span Edit) 
Helter Skelter - Private Caller
Mani Festo - All Potential Badboy
Zuli - Trigger Finger
Pearson Sound - Alien Mode
Apex Twin - Digeridoo
Senate - Borrow Dub
Skanna - This Way
Roska - 480 BC
Scott & Keith - Get Busy Cru
Foul Play - Ricochet
C.M.C - Jungle Fever
Metal Headz - Saint Angel 
Hyper-on-experience - Disturbance (Tango Remix) 
Q-Project - Champion Sound
Foul Play - Finest illusion
Fracture - Big up all the ladies
DJ Solo - Darkage
Equinox - Acid Rain VIP (Breakage Final Chapter Mix)
Omni Trio - Feel Good ’95
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Rave Dreaming Vol.2
https://soundcloud.com/dj-madbeats/mdbts-rave-dreaming-vol2

Rave Dreaming Vol.3
https://soundcloud.com/dj-madbeats/mdbts-rave-dreaming-vol3

Rave Dreaming Vol.4
https://soundcloud.com/dj-madbeats/mdbts-rave-dreaming-vol4

MDBTS (RAVE DREAMING) Vol.1

https://www.nts.live/shows/ash-lauryn/episodes/ash-lauryn-23rd-february-2023

Underground & Black w/ Malik Hendricks 230223

Kléo s second release Acid Coolada’ is a meticulous blend of deep, groove-heavy acid house elements with a spontaneous flair and live instrumentation, striking the perfect balance of fiery heat and warm groove.

2023 saw the birth of Kléo’s label Call 4 Rhythm, brought into the world with her much-lauded debut EP 'Agogo'. Now, exactly a year later, hotlines have opened once again as the next call for rhythm is upon us. ‘Acid Coolada’ retains Kléo's direct and honest attitude, but this second offering also unveils a bold new live approach. Carefully layering compelling house elements with live keys by Dion Groebe the two tracks diverge into vigorous, alternative directions like contrasting sides of the same coin. The result is another essential offering for discerning dancers, ready to be put on speed dial. 

Opener ‘Acid Coolada’ starts off unapologetically and pulls us straight to the dancefloor. In case you were wondering whether the title is referring to a brisk after sun ritual or a spicy party cocktail, it’s definitely the latter. Located somewhere in the middle of a jackin’ pit we’re greeted with acid house, jazzy progressions and unmistakable live twists and turns. Be prepared to get stuck—though in the best way,  as Dion Groebe guides us with a reckless Rhodes solo in full live mode throughout the whole track. The frenzy swallows you up in a relentless, euphoric ride that seems to have no end, and perhaps no begining— being present is what matters most here.

The flip side takes a trippy turn, ascending to a moodier realm of the galaxy. With ‘Sand Waves’ Kléo reveals a deeper side of herself. The jackin’ touch is undeniably there, but this side lifts off more gently, slowly immersing into a spacey synth journey, highlighted by Groebe’s playful live keys wandering like a lizard eagerly exploring a rocky surface. As ‘Sand Waves’ unfolds into another dance floor igniter, the blazing heat of 'Acid Coolada' cools down beneath a sweeping breeze reminding us that we’re getting that ‘feel good’ after-sun ritual after all.

Kléo - Sand Waves SNIPPET

9th Wonder

Magz FM is a weekly radio broadcast spotlighting the most upfront + unabashed futuresoul emerging from around the world

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Colonel Red - Livin’ In The Sky
Scratchclart - Floetry ft Scotti Dee 
JMB - TMS
Coflo ft Nimiwari - Visions
The Mighty Tiny & The Many Few - Be The Good People 
Arjuna Oakes - Catch Me
Go Soul Map - Back In The Underwater ft Reiwa Pia 
Little Barrie - Zero Sun
Bryant K - 1988 
Crave - Serious 
Daytym -Get Up Out My Face 
Ny - Haters 
iMantus x Reon Vanger - The Slang Word Bruk …
The Oliverwho Factory - People (Deep mix)
Kevin King Regime - Elegy 
Minor Conflict - Parallels II 
Marigold - Blue Eclipse 
Daytym - Happy Face 
De La Soul - Itzsoweezee  (Tall Black Guy Rmx)
Voodoocuts - Yes you can 
Naj Ahead - Heart Chakra 
Ol Burger Beats - Slippery ft Billy Woods 
 Butcher Brown - Montrose Forest

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488: A Radio Jawn / Future Soul Dispatcha / From Philly to wherever you at

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Jimi Tenor - Dactylic Theme 
Simone G PSU - Its Your Love  
Rubus - Stay Forever 
Spoek Mathambo - Could She Burn The Wedding Dress 
Ivan Ave - Ughhh
Summer Pearl - The End Game
India Blue - Insecure in Love 
EJ58 - promise me 
Separate Shapes - Burning Heart
Hatter & Ceezlin - Its Alright  
Elijah Okello - Big Don 
Attendre - Till Next Time 
Jean Jacket - Can You Afford A Mic, Bro?
De La Soul - Patti Dooke 
Sage Francis - Crunchy
Spiral Deluxe - Society's Man (No Comment Mix)
The Shades Of Love - Do Your Own Dance 
Steven Julien - Ultra
Monets Pond - Feel Right 
CaraLou - Overstanding 
Ella Mae Suerez - Traveling Woman 
Dismantle - Unfolded 
Cesco - Finders Keepers 
44th Move - Free Hit Outro 
WestSide Gunn- East Miami Ft Estee Nack 
Vel 9 - The Invitation
Vice beats & Paradox - Copy Paste f. NAHreally 
Machado Mijiga - Selma 
Southsection - In My Head 
Eve Buckley - Tongue Tied 
Marcina Arnold - Thirst 
Overgrowns - In The Dark

491: A Radio Jawn | Future Soul Dispatch Ctr | From Philly to wherever you at

[Verse 1]
And you can say well
And you can pray well
What about those days
They make up the alphabet
Some chin ripple
Bones need the flesh
No hesitation
Chewing up theory and truth
What about that stuff
That keeps on pouring in
I wouldn't cry
No pleasure in doing it
But there are those days
The luxury is too much
I wouldn't bother
If it were all in the mind
It's in the body
The body still knows best
[Chorus]
And you can say well
(There goes a lucky guy)
And you can say well
(There goes a neighbor)
And you can say well
(There goes a four-on-two)
And you can pray that it would or wouldn't happen to you
And all of this is not imagination
It's just me putting my hand on my heart
And all of this is not an explanation
It's just me putting my hand on my heart
It's just me putting my hand on my heart
[Verse 2]
What about those days
They make up the sacred act
Just passion battle
Into the dark and back
No hesitation
Never a shadow of doubt
What about that stuff
That keeps on shouting out
Oh I could try to weigh it or measure it
But most of the time the effort is just too much
I wouldn't bother
If it were all in the mind
It's in the body
The body still knows best
[Chorus]
And you can say well
(There goes a lucky guy)
And you can say well
(There goes a neighbor)
And you can say well
(There goes a four-on-two)
And you can pray that it would or wouldn't happen to you
And all of this is not imagination
It's just me putting my hand on my heart
And all of this is not an explanation
It's just me putting my hand on my heart
It's just me putting my hand on my heart
[Chorus]
And you can say well
(There goes a lucky guy)
And you can say well
(There goes a neighbor)
And you can say well
(There goes a four-on-two)
And you can pray that it might just happen to you
And all of this is not imagination
It's just me putting my hand on my heart
And all of this is not an explanation
It's just me putting my hand on my heart
It's just me putting my hand on my heart
(It's not imagination)
(It's just me putting my hand on my heart)

Hand on My Heart

The new Hawthorne Radio Hour hosted by me. Hit me on instagram / twitter and tell me what you think. Subscribe to the playlist on Spotify.

Tracklist:
The Dynamics “What A Shame”
Betty Padgett “It Would Be A Shame”
The Sylvers “I’ll Never Be Ashamed”
Delroy Wilson “It’s A Shame”
Freddie Gibbs (feat. BJ The Chicago Kid) “Shame”
Gang Starr “No Shame In My Game”
Wu-Tang Clan “Shame On A N***a”
Major Lance “Ain’t It a Shame”
Kenny Wells “Isn’t It Just A Shame”
Shirley & Co “Shame Shame Shame”
The Rolling Stones “What a Shame”
The Kinks “Such a Shame”
The B-52’s “Ain’t It a Shame”
Smashing Pumpkins “Shame”
Beastie Boys “Putting Shame In Your Game”
The Cryin Shames “Please Stay”

Hawthorne Radio Episode 16

A mixtape strictly made of 45s, from Funk Night Records catalog.

Available on Tape cassette:
https://aeonseven.bandcamp.com/album/funk-night-cruising

Funk Night Cruising B

⋎ DONALD BYRD TRIBUTE MIX ⋎

Hello everyone, next up in my soundcast series is another great 2 hours dedicated to more Jazz sounds. As some of you may know trumpet and Jazz/Funk legend Donald Byrd sadly passed away in February this year leaving behind him a staggering body of work which begun in the mid 50s to the present day. For someone to be releasing, touring and constantly evolving their sound for over 50 years whilst staying true to their roots is mind blowing and i can barely think of anyone else like Mr. Byrd. Prolific from the start on Jazz labels Blue Note, Riverside and Savoy, he was known for his blues and hard-bop style. An interest in African-American musical history took his sound into a more free-form style in the 60s and early 70s with his albums 'Kofi' and 'Ethiopian Nights' particular reference points in his long discography. As he gained recognition in the mid 70s his sound evolved once more, utilising shorter song-based compositions. 'Stepping Into Tomorrow' and 'Places & Spaces' are full of joyful expansions of his original Jazz sound, combining his great trumpet playing with an expanding eye on arrangement and production. It was also around then he formed the Blackbyrds from a young group of musicians he had been teaching and they in turn released three great albums under his masterful touch. His career continued in the 80s with more pop-based albums with his group 125th Street NYC, and of course later in his career his work was heavily sampled by producers such as J Dilla, Nas, Pharcyde and Madlib.

This soundcast begins in his earlier period with four classic Jazz cuts from the 60s and 70s before moving onto his large body of work from the 70s where influences from Jazz, Soul, Funk, Rhythm and Blues and Pop can be heard. Each cut on here is either performed by or written or arranged by Donald Byrd and is only a brief adventure into the body of work of this amazing artist. May he rest in peace.

♥ TRACKLIST ♥

1. Introduction by Ruth Mason Lion (from 'At The Half Note Cafe' - 1960)
2. Someone To Watch Over Me (from 'Timeless' - 1955)
3. Elijah (from 'A New Perspective' - 1963)
4. Kofi (from 'Kofi' - 1970)
5. Mustang (from 'Mustang!' - 1966)
6. The Emperor (from 'Ethiopian Knights' - 1972)
7. Wind Parade (from 'Places and Spaces' - 1975)
8. Morning (from 'Donald Byrd and 125th Street NYC' - 1981)
9. Onward 'Til Morning (from 'Caricatures' - 1976)
10. I Love Your Love (from 'Love Byrd' - 1981)
11. You And The Music (from 'Places and Spaces' - 1975)
12. (Fallin' Like) Dominoes (from 'Places and Spaces' - 1975)
13. The Baby (from the Blackbyrds album 'The Blackbyrds' - 1974)
14. Change (from 'Places and Spaces' - 1975)
15. Think Twice (from 'Stepping Into Tomorrow' - 1974)
16. Where Are We Going? (from 'Black Byrd' - 1973)
17. Rock Creek Park (from the Blackbyrds album 'City Life' - 1975)
18. Future Children, Future Hopes (from the Blackbyrds album 'The Blackbyrds' - 1974)
19. Love Has Come Around (from 'Love Byrd' - 1981)
20. Makin' It (from 'Stepping Into Tomorrow' - 1974)
21. Happy Music (from the Blackbyrds album 'City Life' - 1975)
22. Dance Band (from 'Caricatures' - 1976)
23. Sexy Dancer (from 'Words, Sounds, Colors & Shapes' - 1982)
24. Lansana's Priestess (from 'Street Lady' - 1973)
25. Black Byrd (from 'Black Byrd' - 1973)
26. Science Funktion (from 'Caricatures' - 1976)
27. Wild Life (from 'Caricatures' - 1976)
28. Love's So Far Away (from 'Black Byrd' - 1973)
29. Slop Jar Blues (from 'Black Byrd' - 1973)
30. Stepping Into Tomorrow (from 'Stepping Into Tomorrow' - 1974)
31. Cristo Redentor (from 'Thank You... For F.U.M.L' - 1978)
32. Tanya (from the Dexter Gordon album 'One Flight Up' - 1964)
33. So Much In Love (from Words, Sounds, Colors & Shapes' - 1982)

Donald Byrd Tribute Mix 🎺

This is a journey through a beautiful world of downtempo. Sit back, relax, and let the grooves wash over you.

Slow Burn No. 4

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