Junior Simba // DJ Mixes

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The sixteenth instalment of the Reference Mark Mix Series. Past, present and future friends of the label are given the chance to reference the sounds that define them.

For RMM016 we invite a long time Leeds based friend, @simbauk. As with a lot the friends of RM in the Leeds scene, we met Simba at an open decks. His enthusiasm for underground electronic music was (and still is) magnetic and infectious. Whenever he’s behind the decks – whether that be in a club, a house party or in the studio, his uplifting energy can always be felt through the music he plays and makes. Drawing from a wide range of influences, including his Zimbabwean heritage, Junior Simba puts together a mix that showcases the deeper sounds of house, with sprinklings of shuffling percussion and catchy vocal phrases.

Penya – Heyyeh ft Msafiri Zawose [On The Corner]
Jesper Ryom – Pacer [Delicieuse Records]
D.K.denz – Party Cancelled [Urbanundergrounds]
Roman Flügel – 9 Years (DJ Koze Remix) [Pampa Records]
Paradis – Garde Le Pour Toi (Junior Simba's "groove only" edit) [Unreleased]
Dauwd – Idris [Psssh Records]
Circuit 900 – Halite [Flood]
Felipe Sá – Party Rock (Noema's Magic Jam) .feat. Ye:Solar [MAGIC JAMS]
Varhat – Leu [Yokaku]
Gimbrere – Breakbeat Passage (Original Mix) [Sulta Selects Silver Service]
Time – Not Alone [Voyeur]
Viktor Udvari – Unity [Eye Deep Leez Recordings]
Viktor Udvari x Khristian K – VUKK005 [Eye Deep Leez Recordings]

Reference Mark Mix 016 ※ Junior Simba

Ámbar on Air is a Glasgow born Radio Show & Broadcasting stream curated by Scottish artist @Dannetega.
 
Kicking off the show each month with a new guest, Ámbar has planned to bring the finest selection of up and coming artists from across the Local and International spectrum of Electronic Dance Music to the airwaves of Bloop Radio London.

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@simbauk

8:00 – 9:00pm
Monthly on the second Tuesday

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Junior Simba - Ámbar on Air - 11.10.22

Junior Simba describes himself as a "dance floor energy provider," but we'd have to disagree. We think he's an everywhere energy-provider. His releases and mixes power our nights and days at TR33TS and Religion Studio. This is a big mix - enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/simbauk

Junior Simba is a breaking DJ and producer who’s sound truly draws from the elements of his rich musical background. He brings a vibrant, groove heavy rhythm to his sets, with an energy that sits somewhere between Overmono and Jayda G. Originally from Zimbabwe, Junior was brought up surrounded by the sounds of Rhumba, Kwaito and Afro-house. Once exposed to the UK electronic scene when he moved to Leeds in his late teens, his passion for producing and DJing really took flight. These distinctive influences combined create an abundance of inspiration, merging into a sound sitting somewhere between dark, tense amapiano and cosmic, zero-G Afrobeat, all wrapped with levels and levels of futuristic soul.

*Tracklist*
Bonobo - Defender
SNAD - The Most Euphoric Moment Of My Life
Dj Streaks - IN2 THE SUCC
DJ Oji - Cranes In The Sky ft Tracy Hamlin (Joe Goddard Extended Mix)
The Carry Nation - House Like This
Lyric - 11.44 (AM Version)
Kolter - B2R
Junior Simba - Chaos Theory

*Social*
https://www.instagram.com/itsjuniorsimba
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Tr6RBtxQ5DzImZISTfSKn

Junior Simba for TR33TS

Rinse FM Podcast

KILIMANJARO invites Junior Simba - 08 November 2024

Junior Simba, a Zimbabwean-born DJ and producer based in Leeds, is a rising force in dance music. His sound fuses the rich rhythms of Rhumba, Kwaito, and Afrohouse with UK electronic influences, creating groove-heavy, emotionally charged sets. Supported by Jaguar, Danny Howard, Pete Tong, and The Blessed Madonna, his track *Precision* was named Essential New Tune in 2022. Junior has played alongside The Chemical Brothers, Mall Grab, and Chaos In The CBD, seamlessly balancing light and dark, human and machine. Committed to showcasing his culture, he’s pushing Black and African artists to the forefront of dance music.

Junior Simba @ Kiosk Radio 07.02.2025

The first instalment of the Reference Mark Mix Series. Past, present and future friends of the label are given the chance to reference the sounds that define them.

After hearing Robin Hearn play as one quarter of Tything Collective at Brilliant Corners and Peckham Springs, we can confirm that he is not only a mixing specialist, but also a serious selector. This is apparent from the get-go of this hour-long vinyl only voyage through disco, house, techno and even a bit of trance (Wax). Here Robin gives us a mere glimpse of his eclectic, deep and beloved record collection.

Javaroo - Breakin In (Velvet Season & The Hearts of Gold Edit) [Love Circle]
Shake Tapes - Body Oil (Dan Shake Cut) [Shake]
Makeness & Adult Jazz - Other Life [Meno Records]
Gary’s Gang - Let’s Lovedance Tonight (Jaques Renault Edit) [Harmless]
Crown Heights Affair - Come Fly With Me [De-Lite Records]
GQ - It’s Like That [Arista]
Citi - Power Play [De-Lite Records]
Terrence Parker - Let God Arise (Instrumental) [Superb]
Javonntte - Searching [Visions Inc]
Eamon Harkin - Are You Listening? [Mister Saturday Night]
Eric Ericksson - Synchronized Minds [Fragile Records]
Sonodab - Rainy Day [Infuse]
Trance Wax - Trance #18 [Trance Wax]
Robert Glasper - Enoch’s House (DJ Kemit Remix) [Not on Label]
Kettenkarussell - Brueder [Giegling]

Reference Mark Mix 001 ※ Robin Hearn

The second instalment of the Reference Mark Mix Series. Past, present and future friends of the label are given the chance to reference the sounds that define them.

As a co-founder of the Sheffield-based Rave New World night Andrew Cook aka Soundboy Cookie immediately established himself in the underground garage scene. This success up north was swiftly followed by a move to London, a slew of swinging productions and recognition from some of the most prominent figures in the scene such as Perception, DJ Shy Dee and El-B. Here he shows why we refer to him as the 2-step garage guru – introducing us to the scenes thriving new school, including forthcoming and unreleased material as well as adding some breakbeat/techno flavour for good measure. 

Soundboy Cookie - Too Much Cognac [Vex Records (Forthcoming)]
Fievre - First Time [Let me tell U - EP]
Jordan Dessar & Shai Spooner - No Help No Hand Outs [Entity]
Perception - Rain is Falling [Unreleased]
Soundboy Cookie - Not Like The Way It Was [Vex Records (Forthcoming)]
Tristan Arp - Plexi [Human Pitch]
Zero FG - What I Do [TxtBk]
Soundboy Cookie - My Production [Vex Records (Forthcoming)]
Highrise - Untitled [Swings and Roundabouts]
Duncan Powell - Step Till Dawn [DPR Recordings]
Perception - Rallye [Unreleased]
Prescribe Da Vibe - Nothing's The Same [Unreleased]
Mosca - Don't Take This The Wrong Way [Livity Sound]
Yak - Don Greno [3024]
Stones Taro - Holy Holly [Scuffed Recordings]
Desert Sound Colony - Aunt Wendy's Wedding In Waled [Holding Hands]
Locklead - Madniz [BORG LTD]
El-Tuff - 2 3 Bass [2tuf 4u Records]

Reference Mark Mix 002 ※ Soundboy Cookie

The third instalment of the Reference Mark Mix Series. Past, present and future friends of the label are given the chance to reference the sounds that define them.

We are very proud to present the third mix in this ever-evolving series. As current president of Leeds’s leading DJ society BPM, Tañ is (in every sense) a party starter. From putting on open deck nights for up and coming DJs to test their skills on a club standard setup, to spinning tunes in Belgrave for 3 hours, she has a proven track record. This one is not for the faint hearted. Clocking in at 76 minutes and including an incredible 40 tracks, Tañ provides us with an insight into her fierce, powerful and club ready sound.

LSDXOXO - Lady Vengeance [GHE20G0TH1K RECORDS]
Mssingno - Xe3 [Goon Club Allstars]
Moondog - Doyuu [Melt Records]
LSDXOXO - On Fire ft Beek [GHE20G0TH1K RECORDS]
Anz - Clanger [Chow Down]
L U C Y - Clapped
Abstract - Day Dreaming [Tuff Records]
Bok Bok - Silo Pass [Night Slugs]
GoldLink - Crew [RCA Records]
Junq - From Below [Art Mechanical]
I-F - Us & Our & You & Yours [Viewlexx]
Jessie Ware - 12 (DJ J Heat Remix)
L U C Y ft Bran Mazz - Summer Fiends
Branko - Take Off [Enchufada]
Anz - Panrico [Chow Down]
Justice - Let There Be Light (DJ Funk's Bounce Dat Ass Remix) [Because Music]
Textasy - Booty in the Jungle [Dolphin Traxx]
Anz - Invitation 2 Dance [2 B REAL]
Privacy - Four IO [Klakson]
L U C Y - Nights
Princess Nokia - Tomboy [Rough Trade]
LSDXOXO - Sugarfalls [GHE20G0TH1K RECORDS]
Mssingno - 124th [Goon Club Allstars]
Anz - But At Least We Have This [2 B REAL]
LSDXOXO - Burn the Witch
Yazzus - She in Wonderland
L U C Y - Fess Interlude
Pzg & Dubsknit - Moovin Hardcore [Dred Collective]
LSDXOXO - Death Rattle
Ynfynyt Scroll - Tranquilo Skr
A$AP Ferg - Shabba [RCA Records]
Unknown T - Homerton B (Hella's Toxic Edit)
DJ Deeon - Let Me Bang [Databass Records]
Kahn - Abattoir (Yazzus Hardcore Remix)
D. Tiffany - AK [Planet Euphorique]
Bruce - In Line [Hemlock Recordings]
Jack Sparrow - Good Old Days (Yazzus Nostalgic Remix)
Dj Pippi & Jl - Dangerous [Music For Dreams]
Yazzus - Experience in 5D
L U C Y - Khadija

Reference Mark Mix 003 ※ Tañ

The fourth instalment of the Reference Mark Mix Series. Past, present and future friends of the label are given the chance to reference the sounds that define them.

Tything Collective make their second appearance in the series with The Third Worst DJ In England aka Jacob Ratcliffe. As the host of The Bootleg John Peel Show on Threads Radio (previously hosted on 199 Radio) Jacob effortlessly ties music together not by distinct genres or bpm but by timbre and feel. His shows cover everything from Aphex Twin to Nina Simone to Omar Souleyman to a Wiley Vs Kano clash; RMM004 follows suit. This is a true odyssey, starting at funk, going through the hardcore continuum (briefly stopping at Bollywood and new wave on the way!) and ending up at the Looney Tunes.

The Time – Tricky [Warner Bros. Records] 
Perry Haines ‎– Whats Funk? [Fetish Funk Rox] 
Rare Gems Odyssey ‎– What Is Funk [Casablanca] 
Asha Bhosle & Pancham – Duniya Men [Odeon] 
James White & The Blacks – Stained Sheets [ZE Records] 
Galaxy 2 Galaxy – Metamorphosis (The Creation Of I.S.F. Unit ZC-121861 Stardate: 05 30 93) [Underground Resistance] 
DJ Backspin – Weapon '97 (Taste the Darkside VIP) [Relics] 
Musical Mob feat. Lorraine Cato – Bring Back The Ladies [DDJs Productions] 
DJ Shufflemaster – Geylang [Subvoice Electronic Music] 
Blame – Ecstacy Takes You [Moving Shadow] 
SLK feat. Ribz & Rugrat – Wen I'm Ere [Not On Label] 
Addison Groove & DJ Die – Morro Dub [Gutterfunk] 
Don of Don’s – We Intelligent [Drum & Bass Records] 
Future Primitive – Infect Me [Kniteforce Records] 
Orca – 4AM [Lucky Spin Recordings] 
Hyper-On Experience – Monarch of the Glenn [Moving Shadow] 
DJ Space Heater – The Frontier (HMT Donkapella) [Unreleased] 
Gloria Gaynor – Never Can Say Goodbye [MGM Records]

Reference Mark Mix 004 ※ The Third Worst DJ In England

The fifth instalment of the Reference Mark Mix Series. Past, present and future friends of the label are given the chance to reference the sounds that define them.

After a short break, we are back to bring you another hour of power. This time we are blessed with another BPM affiliate, Alice Tapper. If you’ve ever been to a Love Muscle, Equaliser or Brudenell Groove night in Leeds then you will have seen Alice – whether that be witnessing her get groovy behind the decks in the bar at Wharf Chambers, Sheaf Street or Belgrave, or giving it all on the dancefloor - you will have seen her. The connection to these distinctly energetic nights can be heard throughout this 90% vinyl mix with Alice’s own character and charm shining through. Be prepared for powerful vocals, funky basslines and a sprinkle of tasteful acapellas.

Aretha Franklin – A Deeper Love (A Deeper Mix) [Arista]
Roach Motel – Afro Sleeze (Downtown Mix) [Junior Boy’s Own]
Eddie Fowlkes feat. Maurissa Rose – Let Us Pray (Tedd & Hippie’s Pray Mix) [Bold! Soul Records]
Angel Moraes – I Like It (The “Moraes” Mix) [Hot ‘N’ Spycy]
Rosie Gaines – I Want U (M&M Anthem Mix) [Motown]
Patti Austin – Reach (Club Mix) [MCA-GRP]
ATFC Presents OnePhatDeeva – Bad Habit (Spen and Karizma Piano Habit) [Defected]
Cultured Pearl’s – Mother Earth (Hoff’s Optimistic House Edit) [Plastik People Recordings]
UBP presents Jay Williams – Testify (U.B.P Sunday Vocal) [DiFFUSION]
Piratebrain vs LTD – Love Ballad (Geoffrey C. More Than We Have Mix) [Piratebrain Records]
Sophie Lloyd Feat. Dames Brown – Calling Out [Classic]

Reference Mark Mix 016 ※ Junior Simba

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