I was invited to join the Tuesday morning lineup of Bubbles & Bass, Burning Man 2023. It was my first time DJ'ing at a camp that's a the top of my list of sound camps at Black Rock City.

It was a truly humbling honor to be asked to be a part of their gift this year. And this is my favorite set I've played yet. While I didn't record it live, I did record the set of songs I played once I got back to DC. 

Thanks to the crew at Bubbles & Bass. And whether or not you heard this on Playa, I hope you enjoy it.

Track listing:

1) Let the Sun Shine (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) - Milk & Sugar
2) A.I.E. A Mwana (Afro Version) - MonsieurWilly, Funky French League
3) This Is House (Mattei & Omich Extended Remix) - Roland Clark, John 'Julius' Knight
4) I Wanna Be Your Lover (Extended Mix) - Mark Knight, Sgt Slick, Beverley Knight
5) Tamo Loco (Original Mix) - Lorna, Hugel, Jenn Morel
6) Boogie Is Out Of Control (Original Mix) - Paul Parsons, Block & Crown
7) Your Body (Original Mix) - Babes on the Run
8) Aerobic Martini (Original Mix) - Charles Feelgood
9) Deep Down feat. Never Dull (Extended Mix) - Kenny Dope, Alok, Ella Eyre, Never Dull
10) Love Like This (Extended Mix) - Inaya Day, Milk & Sugar, Greg Gould
11) Party Time (Extended Mix) - Dian Solo
12) Sueno (Laurent Simeca Remix) - Secret Guest
13) Mia (Extended Mix) - Simon Fava, Yvvan Back
14) Young Hearts Run Free (Original Mix) - Manuel Grandi
15) Another Star (Disko Junkie Remix) - HP Vince, Discotron
16) Rise (extended) - Rubber People
17) What's Up (Original Mix) - Ghostbusterz
18) Me Without U (Extended Mix) - Kaleena Zanders, Party Pupils
19) Wake Up! (Extended) - Purple Disco Machine, Kaleta, Bosq

Bubbles & Bass 2023

A satirical yet honest look at being a dad in Sebastopol, CA
production: Word Salad, lyrics: Word Salad and The Sparkiovoggel     https://soundcloud.com/sparkio
Interview: Andre Benjamin

Sebastopol Dad w/Dayv in a Cayv

production: Word Salad
lyrics: Word Salad
mastered: Pasquale

Sourdough Maestro, supplier of sourdough starter, inspiration, musical partner, one of the reasons I’m still rapping 30 years after I started: Mrkl
https://soundcloud.com/mrkl

Sourdough Peace

Recorded at the Friends & Family Campout in beautiful Northern California.
Midnight In A Perfect World (Gab Mix)                                                                                     DJ Shadow                                                                                               
So Broken                                                                                                                 Björk                                                                                                   
Hammered Light                                                                                                            Rachel Flotard & Jon Rauhouse                                                                           
Army Dreamers                                                                                                             Saint Saviour                                                                                           
Geronimo Blues (feat. Kae Tempest)                                                                                        Speakers Corner Quartet                                                                                 
Mockingbird                                                                                                               Silver Thread Trio                                                                                      
Indecision                                                                                                                Sampha                                                                                                  
I Lied                                                                                                                    Telefon Tel Aviv                                                                                        
Two Dots - Lusine (Live with LCV)                                                                                                                                                                                                 
68 Balcony                                                                                                                Death in Vegas                                                                                          
Same Dream China                                                                                                          Gold Panda                                                                                              
Beyond Repair                                                                                                             Primate                                                                                                 
Heavy as Stone                                                                                                            Mark Pritchard                                                                                          
People's Dream                                                                                                            Will Shore                                                                                              
The Day The World Went Away                                                                                               Nine Inch Nails

ChillySpace

This set blends iconic tracks from legendary artists like A Tribe Called Quest, Ronald Isley, Fat Joe, and Lenny Kravitz. With smooth transitions and a focus on rich melodies, this mix takes you on a journey through soulful vibes, classic hip-hop grooves, and timeless R&B hits. Perfect for creating the ultimate chill atmosphere or sparking nostalgia, this mix delivers unforgettable beats and lyrics. Dive in and let the music move you.


AOTP3 (All Over The Place)

The Hippocratic Oath is to do no harm, but what of the hypocritical ideas that surround and are within us.
Written & Produced by Word Salad
mastered by Pasquale on LANDR

Hypocritic Oath

Woke w/ Dayv in a Cayv

You can try to please the despots, but guess what....

w/Karenna Slade, Joselito Sering, Donut

They're Coming Anyway

How does one find meaning and safety when the Beast knows all?

written by Beat Salad (Markle & Word Salad)
produced by Word Salad
performed by Beat Salad
Mastered by Pasquale
Inspiration: The Beast

The Beast w/Markle

There's more important things in life, like birds and success and...money. Let me tell you a story about the rise and fall of one man who only wanted to be an ornithologist.

Corn Syrup (preview)

MarkL