Amazing guest mix from Tone B Nimble - collector, DJ and curator of the fantastic gospel vinyl series, Soul Is My Salvation.

Tune in for an hour of disco/soul delights and rarities!

Big thanks to Tony for this one, a pleasure having you on MWR!

Tone B Nimble - Guest Mix

WBLS 9.15.90 Merlin Bob

8 Hours 800 people.... 1 hr  Recorded with room ambiance. 
DJing as a storytelling narrative. Underground Methods, Music, and Messages. Original style developed over 40 years ago.

YoUnG SoUl BeRliN 2-13-2015 Ron Trent Live@ Prince Charles

Soul Stew presents Volcov - Part 2

We are very excited to share with you the recording from our last party in November, featuring our extremely special guest Volcov.

It was an incredible evening, one which we’ll never forget. We were treated to a masterclass from one of our biggest inspirations, the journey spanned 3 hours as the Neroli head took us through the motions of all things soulful and deep, playing with the poetic touch that only he does. 

At the request of Volcov, this recording is dedicated to our beloved friend Josie Howl who tragically left the dance too early in the weeks following the party. Josie was such an important part of the scene in Norwich, she will be forever missed on the dance floor as well as in our lives. Josie would travel with us across the UK to see Volcov play, we shared many precious memories dancing to Enrico’s selections. 

This recording is dedicated to her memory, the joyful energy and love she brought to the dance floor ❤️

Soul Stew Presents Volcov - Part 2

Next up in our mix series is Ron Trent 🩷

We know many of you have been waiting for this one...

We're overjoyed to finally be able to share the recording from a night in The Bowl with the pioneering DJ, producer, and architect for much of today's house music; Ron Trent.

Known for sets that embody the essence of soul, his performance from last Summer was undoubtedly a highlight for many.

Ron Trent at The Bowl [ Live from We Out Here 2024 ]

DJ MARCIA CARR

London born and raised, globe trotting music selector and tastemaker Marcia Carr, also known as Marcia DaVinylMC has been contributing to the UK dance music scene over four decades already.  She’s a stalwart, an aficionado, and a woman who’s definitely not content with sitting still.

As a DJ – in the last few years she's helds residencies at Jazz Cafe, The Cause and Soho House – her club sets weave together a plethora of sounds that pay homage to the Black roots of dance music – past, present and future.  You can find her spinning everything from house to disco, gospel, funk and dubstep, but there’s always a distinct soulfulness or jazzy touch that permeates her selections

That versatility is something she’s honed over the years from playing at venues across the world with some of the biggest names in house, Detroit techno and broken beat, on top of hosting regular broadcasts on different radio stations, including Rinse FM - alongside guest appearances on BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, Reprezent, Soho Radio, Balamii - her monthly show "¡Take the Con!" on theboatpod.com draws in a diverse support of followers.

But not only will you find Marcia front of house, she also works behind the scenes helping others with their own musical endeavours.   

Marcia is currently receiving much interest for her joint compilation album project 'Soul Damn Funky' Vol. 2, a release with Brighton's Russell Ruckman.   

As well as being a music journalist and independent consultant, she also runs music PR and artist agency, Talking Music Productions, and is the founder of Girlz B Like – a vinyl-only platform held at Grow, its home in Hackney Wick that spotlights women selectors and DJs - celebrating their tenth birthday in the autumn of  2025, with the release of a debut, limited edition 7-inch vinyl release to mark the milestone.

Follow Marcia Carr on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/djmarciacarr_official/

Coloring Lessons Mix Series 072: Marcia Carr

Ron Trent - COAST2COAST

To have Marcellus Pittman as our guest for a RH store mix with records he has never heard before was pretty electrifying. The living legend from Detroit took the opportunity to have a proper browse in the shop and see where it would go…  

As a production artist and selector, Pittman has helped to define an integral part of the Detroit sound. When other children were playing combat with G.I. Joe action figures in the early 80’s, Detroit native Marcellus “Malik” Pittman was playing his radio at maximum volume, listening to the sounds of “the Wizzard” and the “Electrifying Mojo”, in addition to the jazz outputs of Rosetta Hines.

In 1993, Malik released his initial work of production with local Hip-Hop collective “Home Grown”. Shortly thereafter, he released “Essential Selections, Vol. 1” on the Sound Signature label, headed by Theo Parrish. In 1998, Malik forged a working relationship with Rick Wilhite, Theo Parrish and Kenny “Moodymann” Dixon, collectively known as the 3 Chairs. Pittman is currently heading his own label, Unirhythm, which will release his upcoming projects.

This is the 31th in a series of Rush Hour Store mixes, where we invite our favorite artists and DJs to dig the bins and record us a mix on the spot. Click on the links below for more info on the featured tracks.

Dam Funk - Burn Rubber (Dam Funk Instrumental Remix)
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/burn-rubber
KRS One ‎– MC's Act Like They Don't Know [Jive ‎– 01241-42321-1]
Mos Def Featuring Q-Tip & Tash ‎– Body Rock [Rawkus ‎– RWK 157-1]
Mad Skillz ‎– The Nod Factor [Big Beat ‎– 0-95743]
Mantus ‎– (Dance It) Freestyle Rhythm [SMI ‎– SM-501]
Mara Lakour - Blue Mood
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/vol-2-11
Awake (Casa Mena Remix)
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/lftos-remixes
Deniro [S.O.S. 9]
Me Like You (Coflo Remix)
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/lftos-remixes
Deniro [S.O.S. 9]
Rude (Feat Nomi Ruiz - Mr Mendel Remix)
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/lftos-remixes
FIT + KM - Cycle Blue
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/saboten-ep
Omar S - Light Year Flight
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/1992
Zagittarius - 1984 Trax EP
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/1984-trax-ep
Chao - Bubble
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/doppler-shift
John T Gast - Drith
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/btec-version-2
Zagittarius - 1984 Trax EP
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/1984-trax-ep
Dreamscape - Forevermore
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/welcome-our-new-age-house
Gary - Looks Like Your Funk
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/chilling-out
Judy Pollak - Your Mine (Feat. 33 1/3)
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/togetherness-feat-33-13
Ruins - It S Not Too Grand
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/occasional-visits
Fist of Facts - Fugitive Vesco
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/fugitive-vesco-0
Geoffrey Landers - Camella + It’s Telling On Me
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/1-1-0
Gotta Get Ridda Rick (James Pants Remix - Vocal)
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/burn-rubber
Tommy Mandel - Only Lover
https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/mello-magic

Store Mix 031 I Marcellus Pittman Digs Rush Hour

We had the pleasure of Chicago legend and true master of their craft Sadar Bahar (Soul In The Hole / Sounds Familiar) joining us last November.

As a celebration of our three years of Soul Stew, Sounds Familiar and Sadar have agreed for the recording straight from decks to be released as part of our third birthday celebrations.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us for a dance over the past three years, thanks to all the DJ's who've come and tore the roof off at Soul Stew in that time, with special mentions to:

Mark Grusane
Volcov
Sadar Bahar
Charlie Bones
Alexander Nut
musicandlights
Pussy Foot
Adam Rogerson

Our fine city family we've played with:

Keith Slater
Anthropologist
Ronnie Orbit
Chris King
Thomas and Vialli
Parish
Comb
Mr Julian
World Running

A very special mention to Ornella and the Sounds Familiar family, some of the loveliest people in the game.

Thanks to our brothers and family members Paul Bryan and Chris Francis for their input to Soul Stew, their contribution will resonate within our parties forever.

Thank you Paul Bryan and Caterina Bianchini for the amazing artwork.

Thank you to all of the venues who've hosted us for the evening, within your walls we've had some very special memories.

Once again, thank you dancers, without you the past three years wouldn't be possible. Enjoy this incredible recording of a true disco beatdown.

Love,
Soul Stew

TASCAM DR-05

Soul Stew presents Sadar Bahar 03.11.18

Rahaan Live @ Contact Tokyo 2020

A talent from an impossibly young age, Chicago producer and DJ Ron Trent began his musical career aged 14, the year he produced the febrile, wild Chicago anthem "Altered States". His production output has barely let up since, minting numerous labels and sub labels to release his and other's music, most notably Prescription Records, which helped define the smoky and jazz-indebted sound of deep house in the 1990s. (NTS Radio)

WBLS 9.15.90 Merlin Bob

Pal Joey