These are the tracks and DJ sets that i'm most excited about currently. 
Updated frequently.

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𝗜 𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗢𝗛𝗢 - Neo  Soul by Nowananda

I discovered DJ Koco a few months ago, watched many hours of his DJ sets, and was so inspired that I created a DJ set in tribute and gratitude to him.

DJ Koco aka Shimokita is Japanese, blind in one eye, and plays exclusively on 7" which are small vinyl records, hard-to-get and challenging to work with.

His craft and technics are masterful and he can perform all the "turntablist" tricks in the book. You know, scratching and cutting from deck to deck and much more.

I appreciate that, but what i'm really inspired by, is his art, style, and musicality.

In one DJ set he weaves old school hip hop, Brazilian, Latin, Disco, Rap, House, Funk, Jazz,  Pop, and many other genres and styles.  It all flows seamlessly and naturally. 
He plays both well-known anthems and songs very few people know. Trying to Shazam his songs is an exercise in futility. 
Koco keeps an upbeat, energetic and happy vibe throughout his journeys. I love to see how much he enjoys his music. 

I was already an open-format DJ and included many different genres, but watching DJ koco and listening to his sets gave me even more inspiration and the reminder I can play anything i wish, as long as it fits the vibe.

I loved hip hop since the late 80s when I heard Eric B and Rakim's sampling of Israeli/Yemenite singer Ofra Haza, as well as "Rapper's Delight" and other songs.
I remember that more than anything, I loved the syncopated (not symmetric) rhythms, the beats and the samples.

Many people think "Hip Hop" is the same as gangsta rap, and always includes "rapping", vulgarities and such.
I never resonated or related to those themes because my life circumstances are different.

The kind of Hip Hop I love and play here is mostly instrumental and features jazz, soul, funk and lots of Brazilian and Latin samples.     
Nearly any Hip Hop song you can name probably includes a sample from an old record. Visit whosampled.com and find the origins of your favorite songs.

In the past I usually did long transitions between songs, but now I experiment with very short and quick transitions, sometimes as short as 8 beats.

I'm also inspired by Koco and DJ Nick Spinelli to play just the best parts of the songs - What Nick calls "Quick Mixing". 
On average, every song here is only 2 minutes long.

I included a few of the songs DJ Koco plays, as well as my own favorites:
A song from the first James Bond movie, Israeli Bossanova, 3 versions of "Rapper's Delight", Balkan Hip hop, a remix and a cover of a 80s and 90s anthems, a piece by my good friend Adrian Atma, who is a multi-instrumentalist and beatboxer, and an amazing melodic samba song which is a journey by itself.

I have hundreds of songs for the next journeys and I've already been dropping some of them in my Ecstatic Dance, Tropical Chillout and Party sets.

Watch the video of me playing this DJ set, including the view of my DJing program, so you can really see what i'm doing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AID_kRFSF4U

Thank you DJ Koco and I hope I can see you play live one day.
Arigatō Gozaimasu

Featuring:

Adrian Atma
Alan Dixon
Atom Smith, Burkey
Bernardo Pinheiro
Black Eyed Peas
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
Dee Felice Trio
Dekel Terry ft. Matti Caspi
DJ Alarm & Juan G ft. Garifuna Collective
DJ Shadow
DSTRUKT X RCADE
First Choice
Fuzz
Giacomo Bondi
Guts ft. Bon Tempos 
hansi
i.Ameni the BeatMan
Jorja Smith
Kabanjak
Lego Edit
MAILLE
Miami Sound Machine ft. Gloria Estefan
Mo' Horizons
Mop Mop
Nickodemus
Nina Simone
Rocky Marsiano (Another great inspiration !)
Samba Brazilian Batucada Band
Sergio Mendes
Shiha
Smooth Operator 3000
Tall Black Guy
The Pimps of Joytime 
The Quantic Soul Orchestra

#326

DJ Koco aka Shimokita  ~ Tribute by Nowananda

Soulection is a radio show and music label which is a cornerstone of creativity for innovative musicians, crate-digging DJs, and open-minded fans from across the world.

I am deeply inspired by the Soulection sound - the weaving of multiple genres, styles and feelings into one coherent journey, the strong influences of Jazz, Soul and R&B, the positive vibe, and the huge number of songs they manage to weave into each journey. 

I created this tribute journey as a dedication to Soulection and Joe Key its founder, CEO and musical taste-setter. Thank you ❤️

Follow:
https://soulection.com/
@soulection
@joekay

Recorded live at Casa Tropicana, Koh PhaNgan, Thailand 30.08.23

Watch the video of the DJ set, with aerial views of the island:
https://youtu.be/DrW0FJNnKCA


Fun fact: After i finished playing, a guy who was there told me that the music reminded him of Soulection. I was really touched to hear that. 

Thank you Emilie and the La casa crew.

Featuring:

Yosi Horikawa
Webiejustdidit
TXC, Dinky Kunene, TNK MusiQ
Trüby Trio
Tjune
Timbalada
The Reflex
Tera Kòrá
Soul II Soul
Slow Train Soul
Sho Madjozi & Black Motion
sade
S!RENE
OVEOUS
Omar ؏
Officixl Rsa
November Rose
Nina Simone
Nia Pearl, Bontle Smith, DaliWonga, Mas Musiq, Nicole Elocin
Mobi Dixon
Michael Jackson
Mawimbi Label
Masego & FKJ
Mas Musiq  (feat. Boohle & Jay Sax)
Loxion Deep, Boohle
KNVL.
Jill Scott
Jazzanova
Janet Jackson
JAILO, CHAMOS, Kooldrink 
Hati Munetsi
Galathea
Frank Ru feat. Tizzy Fresh
Dobet Gnahoré
Dj Stokie, Ben Da Prince, Nkosazana Daughter
DJ Kwamzy
Dave Nunes, 
D3AN
Cutso
Boddhi Satva
BLAQ PAGES X SELVSSE
Benaiah
Ben Baddo
Bassie, Mfr Souls
Asake ft. Burna Boy
Anenon
Afro Flava 
Aaliyah


#350

SOULECTION Tribute - Amapiano, R&B, Jazz, Soulful House

Unique places inspire special moments.

"Crazy House" in Dalat, Vietnam, is a unique place indeed.
A hotel where every room has it’s own different theme, a tourist attraction, and a landmark of architecture.
It's Surrealistic, Psychedelic, and featuring organic design that mimics nature, with no straight lines, and many elements from the natural world and fantasy books.
It reminded me of Gaudi's works across Barcelona.
I chose to record a DJ set here to share the uniqueness of this place, combined with the beauty of tribal and soulful pan-African music.

The "Craziness" of the place affected my DJing,  which means some of the transitions were not as "clean" as I usually manage to perform them, and i felt an unease to upload the recording. Someone even suggested replacing the audio to a better version, but it didn't feel right, because i'd like the videos to be a true representation of what and how I played at these places.
So you can watch the original live recording video including some imperfections:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxGH_hWfuJU 

Thank you Crazy house, Dalat, Vietnam
https://crazyhouse.vn/


Featuring these amazing musicians and producers:

BAABA MAAL
Baba Israel, Irfan Rainy
Black Motion
Boddhi Satva & Sheyi Olagunju
DJ Fresca, Tuna
Dj Lesh SA, Sekiwe
DJ Maboku [CDM]
Djeff, Silyvi, Virgul
Fat Freddy's Drop
Floyd Lavine
Frank Williams, Stingray, Justin Imperiale
Hammond Classics
Henrik Schwarz
Jackson Brainwave
Jestofunk
Juls Baby (A lot !)
Kiddy Deep
Lady X, Uhuru
Lazzaro Shoes
LEYO
LiloCox
Louie Vega
Mafikizolo, Black Motion
Maleh, Shimza
Mobi Dixon Feat Trankei Republic
Nokwazi
Nulife
Osunlade
P.M Project, Gaone Rantlhoiwa
Patchworks
Professor feat. Charactor
Rosario, Inami, Jackie Queens
Roy Ayers
S!RENE
Sango
Shaka Lion
Timberlake & Twista

#433
#433.2

Afro Tribal Soul: Black Motion, Louie Vega, Juls Baby @ Crazy house, Dalat, Vietnam

I was invited to play at an independent, Boiler-room style private villa party in "Pai", a small town in the mountains of north Thailand, where I stayed for two months. 

The instruction was - play what you love and what people haven't heard much before.

It was one of my best DJ sets to date.

Watch the DJ set on youtube:
https://youtu.be/rOsoVuXiISk

I thank Ryan (DJ Seremoni) for organizing the event and having me,  Bishal, and Kay.

Featuring:

2Point1
Bantu,Dr. Chaii,Pabi Cooper
Boddhi Satva, DJ Maphorisa
Boohle
Caltonic SA
Coco Em
Culoe De Song
Dave Nunes, D3AN
DJ Eastwood
DJ Geewave
Elements Of Life ft. Ursula Rucker
Jarreau Vandal,S!RENE,Dotboi
Kamo Mphela, Major League DJz, Bontle Smith
Kashcoming
Kidfrxsty
Konke
M.J, Mellow & Sleazy, Mr JazziQ, Djy Ma'Ten, Matute Boy
Major Keys
Mas Musiq  (feat. Boohle & Jay Sax)
Mfr Souls
Montèr
November Rose
Officixl Rsa
Phaze One
PYY Log Drum King
Riddla
S!RENE
Sally Boss Madam
Shakes & Les
The Lowkeys
Visca, Tman Xpress, Tyler ICU, LeeMcKrazy, Al xapo, Ceeka RSA, Sjavasdadeejayj
Zlatan, Worlasi, Damibliz & Juls

#457

Soulful Amapiano | Boiler room Pai, Thailand | Nowananda

Afro-House CLASSICS journey, with (mostly) African musicians, African languages, and deep Afro-tribal percussions. 

Inspired by episode 352 of the R.O.A.D. podcast, with DJ Moma, where they discussed the gentrification and dilusion of Afro-House.

Played live on Full Moon Radio, Ko PhaNgan:
FullMoonRadio.Live

Watch the video of the DJ set:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFuVy2xiuBU


Featuring:
Afefe Iku 
Afro Flava 
Afro Panico
Afro Warriors & Wilson Kentura
Aimo
Argento Dust
Azana
Azee Project
Baba Israel, Irfan Rainy
Ben Baddoo
Black Coffee
Black Motion 
Bob Sinclar, Africanism
Boddhi Satva
Caiiro
De Cave Man And Tonicvolts
Dele Sosimi 
DJ Angelo,
DJ Big Sky, Sbhanga, Chocco, Budda Sage and Froote 
DJ Qness
DJ Satelite Feat. Fredy Massamba
Djeff
Emmanuel Jal, Miishu, Nyadollar
Enoo Napa
Farafi
Francis Mercier
Frank Ru feat. Tizzy Fresh
Frank Williams,
Futhi Mahlasela
Hati Munetsi
Jos & Eli
Justin Imperiale
Kaöb
Karyendasoul
King Kongas, Nour Eddine
Koro Koro
Kususa
Lady X
Lazarusman
Lizwi
Mampintsha
Manno
Mawimbi Label
Miriam Makeba
Mobi Dixon
Mr Raoul K feat. Ahmed Sosso
Native Tribe, TTAN
Nomalungelo Dladla
Nomsa Mazwai
Nowananda
Nyadollar
Osunlade
Paki Palmieri
Professor feat. Charactor
Saint Evo,
Shimza
Sis
Sister Pearl
Stingray
Sun-El Musician, Azana
Tabia
Timmy Regisford
Toshi
Trankei Republic
Tswex Malabola
Uhuru
Zano
Zepherin Saint


#473

NowAnanda: Afro House Classics ft. Black Coffee, Shimza, Black Motion, Mobi Dixon, MoBlack

A soundtrack for lazy days, studying, hanging out with friends or in bed with your lover.

Previously shared on the Magical AfterHours podcast, which was sadly removed from Soundcloud.


217

Afro-Latin Chillout - BossaNova, Lover's Rock, Fado, Jazz

Afro Diaspora and Ecstatic Dance DJ based in Thailand+Amsterdam and playing internationally.

Pai Thailand gigs:
Dec 7 Afro Tribal @Secret Garden
Dec 13  Afro Ecstatic Dance @Dreamscape

Ko PhaNgan mid December:
http://africanpartykpg.com 

Amapiano, Ancestral Afro-House, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Latin, Funk, Soul, Tribal, Afro-Folk, Dancehall, R&B, and other music from the African Diaspora.

As an Ecstatic Dance Activist and Mentor, my mission is to Deepen the dance experience, Grow and diversify the community, and support the organizers and teams.

I'm inspired by growing up in a multi-cultural family, playing classical piano for 7 years, life-long dancing and music-collecting, 20 years of traveling, and an extensive study, practice, and teaching of tantric yoga, personal development and conscious business.

I weave traditional, popular, organic and electronic music from cultures and ethnic groups around the world into dance journeys that invoke the mystic, the lover and the animal within us.  

Remix requests and bookings in Europe and Austral-Asia : PM or IG


 "Joy, Embodiment and Connection through Dance"