smart mix 69: @songleader

producer, dj and vocalist extraordinaire Mr. White was the obvious choice for smart mix number 69.  you've probably heard him singing alongside collaborator and house legend Larry Heard or rocking the decks at smartbar. here Mr. White delivers over an hour of infectious grooves, laden with sultry house vocals.

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Smart Mix 69: Mr. White

Exclusive vinyl mix for MUTANT RADIO (Tiblisi) recording live in Buenos Aires , 7/3/23

Diego Perrisson live mix at Mutant Radio Tiblisi - 7/3/23

X-Press 2 are DJ Diesel and DJ Rocky. They need little introduction to be frank.

Two pioneers of UK House music who released some of the most influential records of the 90’s and 2000’s when Dance music might have been at its very biggest and frankly coolest. A lot of the music they released back then has stood the test of time – whether it be singalong classics like ‘Lazy’ featuring the voice of David Byrne or a classic Junior Boy’s Own Cut like ‘The Sound’. Their music still bangs loudly in clubs all over the world to this very day and in all honesty they remain two of the most interesting and committed to House music in the game.

All of this made it even more exciting when we were sent over a copy of their firth album upcoming on Acid Jazz. The pair describe the forthcoming record:

“We’re so excited to be releasing ‘Thee’ with Acid Jazz. It’s been a long time coming, and some of the tracks have been with us for around ten years now. So it’s fantastic to finally get them finished and pulled together with a bunch of new tunes to form an entirely new album.”

The new album is a testament to their ability to adapt and weave their sound into new interpretations of style and genre. The record is a playful collection of floor fillers and grooves which are highly addictive. Reminiscent of some of the greatest X-Press moments.

This mix shows us that they remain just as classy as ever.

X-Press 2: The Ransom Note Mix

We welcomed a long time veteran of the scene to the show, who joined me for a 2hr guest mix. Scott Braithwaite. 

Having been involved since day one, from remixing soundscape in the early 90’s.
To projects with Techno luminary Craig Walsh, moving to A&R, the architect behind many projects of yesteryear which paved a path for the deeper side of House & Techno, to critical acclaim.
Working for Kickin Records, home of Slip N Slide, Warlock, being the original A&R at Kickin records left, leaving Scott to compile many compilations from producers in the 90’s, including the ‘Elements of Jazz’ series, featuring 3MB feat:Juan Atkins, Dave Angel, Glen Underground, Dan Curtin, K Alexi, Patrick Pulsinger, Black Jazz Chronicles (Ashley Beadle), Model 500, Ian O’Brien, As One (Kirk Degiorgio).
Also, the Techno Nations Vol 6 & 7, featuring Monolake, James Ruskin, Surgeon, Kosmic Messenger, The Advent, Jay Denham, Space DJs, Joey Beltram, Drexciya, Planetary Assault Systems, then ‘The Freestyle Fusion’ compilation for Dynamite Joint recordings, featuring artists Stasis, Bandulu, Afronaught, The Cinematic Orchestra.
He has played all over the world and continues to this day.
Fragmented, featured releases and albums from Morgan Geist, Dan Curtin, Chris Gray, Jaime Read amongst others.
Next show Tue 16th April on 1BTN.FM / 101.4FM (Local) / DAB+ 18:00-22:00hrs (GMT).
Tracklisting in comments!

Atmospheric Existence Show 19  - Special Guest: Scott Braithwaite

Live recording of a dj-set played at Belgium's infamous Decadance club in Ghent. House music, all vinyl. Tracks by Gemini, Mind Games (20:20 Vision), Brett Johnson, MAW, Matt John (Perlon), Trackheadz, JT Donaldson, Cheek (aka Gilb'r), MK, Justin Martin, Gene Fariss and many, many more.

I recently stumbled upon this 17 year old dj-set on an old HD and thought I'd share it here as I thought it still sounded fresh and genuine.
Recorded live at Belgium's infamous Decadance club in Ghent on March 24th 2007, here's nearly two hours of various shades of bumpin' house music. Vinyl only - this is what I sounded like in those days, and some of these records I still hold dear and play today.

Decadence was a very special place. The club opened at 10pm Saturday night and wouldn't close until Sunday afternoon. We spent countless beautiful nights and extended mornings there, blissfully dancing together with friends and strangers.

They'd have lots of amazing international guests week after week, from the US (Derrick Carter, Lance Desardi), UK (Inland Knights) and more, but also had lots of incredible resident djs. My home town is Leuven, a 1 hour train ride from Ghent, and we would regularly make the trek. The house and techno scene in those days was strong all over Flanders: Leuven, Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp and even most smaller towns had great club nights happening. (And then I'm not even talking about our trips to Wallonia, but that's a whole different story.)

Gratts at Decadance 24-03-2007

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This week JR is struck down with a throat infection so can't really speak, it's worth at least listening to the start of the show to hear him try... so with that in mind he plays an upfront mix of his latest electronic promos, most of which are not yet released. Music from Claudio Ricci & Jepe, Clyde Beats, Joeski, Steve Bug, Sascha Funke, Dharma and more

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Time & Space 078 - JR Hartley

Humpback

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Marcelo Cura & Onetram - Humpback

Can't Tell It All

Mike Send - Can't Tell It All

The Way (Long Play)

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Esco89 - The Way (Long Play)

Domenic on the extended warm up for DJ Tennis at Subculture 29.06.19

Domenic Cappello ~ 2.5 Hr Extended Warm Up ~ Subculture 29.06.19

ZeeZout Co-Orientations 1 by Optimo (Espacio)

ZeeZout Co-Orientations, a brand new collaborative project between ZeeZout, our regular artists and upcoming talent. 

We’ve invited one of our all time favorite guests to kick off these new mix series in honour of our 10th anniversary. ZeeZout Co-Orientations 1, a ten year revival mix by none other than Optimo!

This high quality energetic mix is exactly the way we know and love Jonnie and Keith. Jonnie begins the mix and lays it up to Keith who plays an all Dutch music set. A trip through the history of Dutch electronic dance music. One hour filled with ravey sounds, heavy snares, dancefloor desire and piano strings. Read more about their recording process, inspiration and track choice on our Instagram @zeezout_nl.

In ZeeZout Co-Orientations we share music with the world from our favorite regulars and give new artists the chance to introduce themselves. Something that is highly needed in times without festivals and club shows. As this is a collaborative project, Optimo picked the upcoming talent who will record the next mix. More on that soon!

Let us know what you think and what dance floor memories got in your head while listening.

Catch Optimo playing 4 September at ZeeZout Festival 2021. The wait is almost over.

ZeeZout Co-Orientations 1 by Optimo (Espacio)

Tomorrow’s world...today. 
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Time & Space 078 - JR Hartley

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