Ahh, what can I say about this mix? Right before this campout I had gone through a really rough couple of weeks. I lost a really good friend (I love you Brandon aka B Funky) and literally 2 days after their passing, while I was on my bike leaving work, I witnessed a very traumatic fatal pedestrian vs. auto accident in which I was first on scene and felt so helpless. I know that life has its ups and downs but that was a really rough time.

This FnF campout was in my calendar for a couple of months before all this shit happened and I am such a fan and supporter of the FnF events that I was honored & excited to be DJing. But the thing was, my head wasn't in its usual, happy, content space. I felt sad and angry. So I decided that the best way to work it out would be through music with my very accepting, understanding & forgiving FnF community.

This set was recorded live on Saturday night (aka Sunday morning) on September 10 (technically 9/11), 2022 from 3-4am. There are no edits to the live recording aside from a gentle mastering process to bring up the levels, so what you hear is what we all experienced that night. This is probably the darkest set (for me) that I've played in a while. It bumps at around 130bpm and bounces between tech house and techno. It was a cathartic set and I felt like things started slowly making a turn for the better immediately after this campout.

I hope you enjoy.

Track list:

1. Dipzy "Discretion"
2. George Privatti, Angel Heredia "4Ever & Ever"
3. Green Velvet, Dajae, Mihalis Safras "Wurk"
4. Ohmme "Get High"
5. Haynes, Nicola d'Angella "Barrio"
6. Mendo & Angel Heredia "Boys Rules"
7. Angel Heredia "The Incorrect"
8. Angel Heredia "ACTR3SS HOLLYWOOD"
9. Siege "Dirty Maddy"
10. DJ Denise "I Feel Good"
11. Matt Sassari "Pulsif"
12. Matt Sassari "Morph"
13. Eddie Mess "Nobody"
14. Matt Sassari "Honda" (D-Unity Remix)
15. Friend Within, Max Styler, Atlantic Garden "Temporary" (Extended Mix)
16. Diplo, Busta Rhymes, Mele "Right 2 Left" (Extended)
17. Truth x Lies "Like This" (Extended Mix)

Photo credit: Patrick Calkins 

After reviewing this set list, I want to give two special shout outs: 

1) To Matt Sassari, whom I only discovered whilst shopping for techno for this campout. I played two of his originals in this set but I actually bought quite a few more, I really like his productions and am happy to have discovered a new (to me) artist. 

2) Track 15, "Temporary," was one that I originally purchased for the FnF Summer campout but never played. I forgot about it and then rediscovered it when I was preparing for this campout. Turns out the lyrics were just what I needed at the time:

When the black follows you around
And your dreams turn dark and scary
And the bad news weighs you down
Just hold on it's only temporary...

DJ Denise - Live At FnF Fall Classic 2022

What an honour it was to play Funkazba's Blazing Swan decompression 'After the Storm'! SO MUCH FUN!

A highlight at this year's Blazing Swan was definitely experiencing my good friends, colleagues and piers unleash the might of Camp Funkazba. It was one of my favourite places to party, hang and I had some incredible highlights there!

Blaze is my church and to be part of the decompression is a privilege. 

#rockfunkazba 

PHOTO: Joy of Colour Media

Funkazba's Decompression ~ After The Storm, 2023

High energy funky party tunes, made for dancing through the long summer nights. Blending the best of British with Latin lushness, offering the funkiest selection around right now. If you know of something funkier, show me... its a challenge... Djs, musos, aficionados... If you enjoy, give it a Like and a Repost! Make sure to follow, there´s lots more coming! Big Shout to my music mentors on the funky path, Zel Abud, Caiio, Victor Rizzo and Funk2Mars for the inspiration! Enjoy!

Tracklist

Krafty Kuts  -   Groove to This
Busta Rhymes   -   Touch It (Bruno Borlone remix)
Stereo Mcs  -    Connected (Joi n Juno remix)
Sandy Papo x Jackson 5 x AWB  -   Es Hora del Dancing Machine (Bruno Borlone & Boogie Mike Remix)
Los Tetas   -   Fiesta Funk (Borlone remix)
Uncle Louie   -   Full Tilt Boogie (Slynk  Stickybuds Remix)
Roast Beatz  -   Jungle Steppin
Stabfinger    -    Chaka & Will (feat. K.D.S)
David Bowie   -    Let´s Dance (WBBL remix)
LL Cool J      -     Headsprung (Toy Beats remix)
The Party People    -     Party People Party

Summer Night Funk Fiesta (September 2023)

This is my set recorded live at Harvest Festival 2014.  I opened the new tech and house structure built this year, called Crystal 6.  I went for a more happy, melodic, uplifting, groovy and fun vibe with this set, since the weather at the festival had been wet and cold and muddy, so I thought we could all use a little pick-me-up to get the party started.

This version is available for download, as it's the one WITHOUT the fairy tale intro at the start, it just gets right into the music.  Hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed playing it.   :)

TRACK LIST:

Super Flu – Jo Gurt (Ron Flatter Rmx)
Martin Waslewski – Floading feat. Sascha Reske
What Ever – Teabaggin Toni (Hanne & Lore Rmx)
Super Flu – Ooooooh
Ole Biege & Martin Waslewski - Indimushy
PANG! - Plan B (Kotelett & Zadak Rmx)
Ugur Project - Purple Maps
Lexer - Rusty Hearts (Original Vocal Version)
Sonny Fodero, Cervendos - Let’s Go
Ole Biege & Martin Waslewski – Odsbodkins (Hanne & Lore Rmx)
Sebastien Leger - Come Back (Hanne & Lore Rmx)
Arts & Leni - Come Out and Play
Arts & Leni - Broken Heart (Rick Laplante Edit)
Cascandy – Rammeln
Philip Bader, Britta Arnold, Nicone – Loud (Nicone Rmx)
Rummy Sharma - Plexico
Barni Granados - Human History
Monkey Safari & Super Flu – Me Roar (Format:B Rmx)




NO INTRO - Rick Laplante @ Crystal 6 Harvest Festival 2014

A Skillz mix recorded from the Annie on 1 show in 2009

A Skillz - Annie On 1 Mix (2009)

This is the set i played at the 2023 Jingle Ball, the official after party of SantaCon YYC. A christmas themed pub crawl in Calgary, AB that's been going strong for over 13 years.

Llama's Jingle Ball '24 Set

Llama's Jingle Ball Set 2023

It was such an honor to play at this incredible festival. 

Recorded at the Pagoda Stage, August 17, 2014

Christian Martin At Shambhala, 8.17.2014

Daft Acid [I] - is the new hip ep release by daft riot which will showcase the new style of dirt and grit electro acid by stereoimagery and love ex. two mainstay names on daft riot with signature styles. both using different forms of acid to convey a better message of hip dance. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

Stereoimagery - Dert (Roadie)

Out now on all platforms
Mastered By @im-zonna
Download : https://djmorgz.bandcamp.com/album/move-that-body

I Think They Call It Speed Garage

A demo of '49th & Main's - Up To Something' of an edit I created, needs to some done

Up to Something (TG Edit 1.0)

A special guest mix from the 403DNB crew's own Swayze. 

https://soundcloud.com/codyswayze

Break	Edge of time
Kasper	The departed (Technimatic remix)
Macca & Loz Contreras	Feel my soul
Technimatic	Parallel (LSB remix)
Alibi	Grace
Satl, Malaky	A minute after always
Voltage 	Losing
Silence groove	On the way
Artificial intelligence 	Be clear 
Alix Perez 	SWRV
Unknown Artist 	Born To Die
Random Movement	Sleezy Bitch (Ivy Lab remix)
Edlan	Saving you
Hybrid minds 	Lost (Pola & Bryson remix)
Mindmapper & Silvahfonk	One step closer (facing jinx remix)
Submarine	No sleep
Ivy Lab	Live on your smile 
Any McKnight	Deep end
Need for mirrors 	Oval
Tephra	In life
Mystic state 	Viewpoint
Dilemma 	With you
Phil tangent	Have faith
The vanguard project 	Want U Back
Critical event & Alexvnder	Lovers Hearts 
I’ll truth, Satl, Charli Brix	In your soul
Mc fats prod by Alibi	Rise Up

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/6f4b49'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

Hydration Mix Series

Free Download

No. 39 - Swayze

Music is so much more than sound... it is expression, it is art, it is passion, it is connection... music allows you to feel free, it can rally you for the largest nights, keep you stomping for days, partner you on any journey or comfort you in your darkest times!! Why wouldn't you love music..?

DJing has been a part of his make up since a young age.. first decks on his 15th birthday with a selection of drum & bass records.. he was hooked! Transcending many genres.. Drum & Bass, Garage, Hip Hop, Electro, Funk, Breakbeat, Deep, Tech, Melodic, Bass, House and Disco. 

His hustle has seen him frequent main stage headline slots, hidden tents, art cars, pubs, clubs, street parties, breweries, high end wineries and weddings. This demands an artist be dynamic. Expect Private Pickle to read the rich tapestry of human connection and lead a crowd to a higher frenzy of boogie.   

Today you’ll catch Private Pickle back stage managing festivals alongside Royal Jelly Productions or other West Australian collectives, championing his infectious Pickle’s Pampering festival service, running his own events brand Shaka Events or performing as either Private Pickle or as part of his 3 piece Bunnyjuice bringing together Dj + Percussion + Sax/Harmonica. 

A humbled student of the craft, Private Pickle doesn’t pursue the glitz of starden but shines his own brightness with honouring the sharmanship of bringing a crowd together behind one rhythm that infuses the essence of dance music. 

Competition is fierce so how do you compete? In his view don't focus to compete, look to be true to yourself, true to the sound that soothes your soul and true to the ingrained nature of rhythm and dance! Express yourself how you would wish others to express!! 

“This is passion, my expression, my dream…”

Much appreciation,
Private Pickle x