Selected Mixes

@cocomariamusic

Widely known as a specialist in records from across the Caribbean, Latin America and beyond, Coco María takes us through a beautifully crafted hour-long ride into the realm of her music. Hailing from Mexico but currently based in Europe, Coco has been showcasing her signature sound to the continent through her fervent DJ sets and radio show 'Club Coco' on Worldwide FM. Stepping into a more relaxed space for this selection, take some time out with Coco and let your mind escape to the warmer side of the musical world.

LIFE CLASSICS 38 COCO MARÍA

@love_high

Alex Intas has been moving and shaking in Australia’s soulful underground scene for well over a decade. Appreciated by many as a true student of music culture, his insight and tasteful selections can be heard monthly on his Worldwide FM programme. In this offering, Alex highlights all the flavours he digs for; “This mix is blend of 80s & 90s Soul slickness, touching Boogie, New Jack Swing & G-Funk. Full of rare joints, b-sides, hard to find remixes, instrumentals, New Jack covers and just slept on cuts.”

LIFE CLASSICS 42 ALEX INTAS

@edlongo

With the intention to encapsulate his love for 80’s electronic Soul, Ed Longo touches on the sensual and smoother grooves; pulling together the pieces to fit that desired vibe from start to finish. In his words; “Throughout this collection of groovy ballads it seems like the female and male vocalists of the records talk to each other in the everlasting rollercoaster of love.” Float with it

LIFE CLASSICS 45 ED LONGO

@phillie_p

Encapsulating the beauty of spontaneity, Phillie P shares a free flowing selection recorded live at Zaokret - a favourite local spot in Belgrade. As well as holding down a residency at the infamous “Boat” 20/44, Filip also runs Ice City Records - a label specialised in releasing obscure Soul and the like from bygone eras. Matching a range of styles and tempos for a lengthy blend, let this one take you gently by the hand and lead you into the evening.

LIFE CLASSICS 47 PHILLIE P

LA based photographer Father Hickey compiles some of his most treasured finds that frequent his head and often exit the sleeve. Hickey's interest in records commenced around his youth; scoping YouTube for samples to make Hip Hop beats as affording wax was out of reach. This mix contains some of the cuts that will be making their way on to Big Nice - a record label he is launching this summer carrying Jazz-Funk and Rare-Groove, sifted from 45s of the 70s and 80s. The project is dedicated to recovering, preserving, and presenting the unique and quietly sensational sounds in music that spanned the second half of the 20th century.

LIFE CLASSICS 49 FATHER HICKEY

@eternalloveyt

As the European summer hits full effect, Eternal Love float on through with a bunch of lazy music to match your lazy afternoon. The Italian duo known for their wide ranging selections casually serve up an assortment of slow refreshing jams to compliment the warmer weather. Test drive this with an ice cold one in hand.

LIFE CLASSICS 51 ETERNAL LOVE

"A bunch of well aged favs alongside a few fresher drops, patched together for your listening pleasure. Splash yourself a glass of natures finest, take a toke and roll into the sunset." - @sanctuary3

B.P.T. Radio 062: Sanctuary

For the lovers of obscure sounds from across the globe, Music For Empty Rooms is a treasure trove of music that can’t be ignored once coming onto your radar. Gabriele started the channel a few years back without any particular goal other than to serve as an outlet for his musical discoveries. With an extensive palette that spans across many countries and genres, as a blanket term he describes his taste as “less-known” music from the past century. Take the time to be immersed in 80 minutes of top shelf 70’s & 80’s Soul, Jazz, Folk and more.

LIFE CLASSICS 54 MUSIC FOR EMPTY ROOMS

Next up in our Record Club Guest Mix series are Sanctuary, the moniker of Ben and Liam, a DJ duo from Australia who have been living in Berlin for the past 9 years. You may be familiar with their 'Life Classics' project. It started as an output for their own edits then later branched out into a mix series and club residency at OHM in Berlin.

Their mix landed in our inbox and from the get-go we knew it was destined for the Record Club series. Covering many spectrums of soul, it masterfully glides through tempos and unleashes a quiet storm inside you. Not ones to fear a vocal, it's stuffed full of soaring voices, sweet strings and the tightest grooves. An extended blend done right!

The guys pulled from of a couple of record bags and served it up on 1210’s at their Berlin base. As they described it "back to back burgers, boozas and records all the way". 

The mix is loaded with many of their favourites and a few dusty ones from the back of their shelves. Look out for cuts from Reggie S, Stage Coach, Edwynn Page and Herby Charles. It's packed with winners, some you knew, some you do now. A real steppers' delight.

Thanks so much to Ben & Liam for the mix.

Find them here:

Soundcloud: @sanctuary3
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_classics_

Mr Bongo Record Club Guest Mix - Sanctuary

@limited-brothers

With a hint of sun on the horizon, Limited Brothers step in with a delicate blend to guide us into the warmer weather. Based between Switzerland and France, the collective draw on their different backgrounds and push their diverse sounds around the Euro zone. 90 minutes of choice cuts best served with a fine drop and a fresh spring salad.

LIFE CLASSICS 55 LIMITED BROTHERS

@walla-p

Breezing through G-Funk and Boogie, Montreal born and raised Dj and curator Walla P sits us down with an array of cruising cuts waiting for the sun. Having a soft spot for that 80's sound, Walla P stands behind Voyage Funktastique - a monthly throwdown, radio show and label dedicated to Modern Boogie and Funk.

LIFE CLASSICS 56 WALLA P

@davidedamico

Spreading those warm rays from the South, Davide D’Amico dishes up a mixed plate of recent discoveries sprinkled with a few firm favorites. Keeping busy in the Neapolitan scene, Davide mans the music curation at Organica Records and Audioteca, whilst holding down residencies at Basic Club and the renowned NEUHM parties. Piecing together his offering in a free flowing manner, Davide eases across the spectrum from Lovers Rock and Japanese Jazz-Funk to Modern Soul and Brazilian Boogie. Serve this one up with your afternoon Spritz.

LIFE CLASSICS 57 DAVIDE D'AMICO

@crates-la

Dedicated to sifting through piles and piles of records, Crates LA whips up an hour plus of obscurity and somewhat familiar jams, traversing between Bhangra, Dancehall, Street Soul, Kwaito, G-Funk, & more. Crates is also behind Los Angeles based label, Forager Records. Committed to unearthing and breathing new life into rare and under appreciated sounds from the past.

LIFE CLASSICS 58 CRATES LA

@redgreg

In anticipation for our upcoming Life Classics night at OHM, Red Greg serves up an hour of power to set the tone. Since he began collecting records in the late 80’s Red Greg has built a reputation as one of the finest DJs when it comes to sounds from across the disco sphere. His amassed knowledge of 70's Disco-Boogie and early 80's Modern Soul and Funk shines through in his edits and renowned Under The Influence compilation.

LIFE CLASSICS 59 RED GREG

Time for the Aussie fellas and favorites @life_classics_ _ aka Sanctuary to get in the mix. Pulling out their best soulful cuts, they provide solid deep vibes from start to finish ✨

Having been based in Berlin for the past 10 years now, Marcelino and LHJ formed Sanctuary with the idea to share their musical influences to a wider audience. They also have been teamed up with Altered Soul Experiment to co-curate one of the best intimate parties at @ohmberlin , inviting a broad range of local heroes and international guests. As they continue to build on their various projects, they created life_classics_ doubling up as an outlet to release their own edits and mix series.

LÉMAN MIX 06 - SANCTUARY

@trujillo

As the mix series hits 60, we welcome Venezuelan born Trujillo for an hour plus ride of Jazz Funk and soulful rhythms. Off the back of his Balearic compilation Ritmo Fantasia , the Berlin based digger recently delivered his second release by Johnny Lamas - an official reissue of Venezuelan Cosmic Caribe’s Masterpiece - Danza Cósmica via his own imprint, TrueClass Records. Dip into the trip

LIFE CLASSICS 60 TRUJILLO

Coming through with over 3 hours of fun to close out the year, Kuta serves up an extended delight packed with treats for the whole family. Loaded with B-side goodies, Street Soul to Dancehall, alongside Brazilian, Ghanaian and Indian tips with a healthy dose of Boom-Bap all effortlessly looped in together. This finely mixed bag is smooth enough and long enough to keep you entertained for the entire silly season.

@anthonyc_kuta

LIFE CLASSICS 61 KUTA

Weaving together sounds from all corners of the Globe, James Falco connects the dots between Japan, Brazil & Jamaica to Venezuela, South Africa & Spain. This offering was cooked up along the Italian coastline, where James is based and busy pulling together parties & festivals for the upcoming summer. A mellow soundtrack which evokes daydreams of distant tropical lands and sun-soaked days on the beach.

@jamesfalco

LIFE CLASSICS 62 JAMES FALCO

Caressing your skin like a soft warm breeze, Danny Bodega hits all the sweet spots with this lovers special. Straight from the Balearic cowboy himself “ The vibe is to float on through a valentines evening with your squeeze of choice. From the dining table, to the boudoir, then out to the discos, with a few tiffs and trips to the powder room along the way, as is tradition.” Let this one run as you reach the pleasure dome.

@beaton-4

LIFE CLASSICS 63 DANNY BODEGA

Dipping into warmer waters with the Life Classics mood masters tapped into a soul defining well of exquisite late 90s and early 00s house music. Dreamy, techy, jazzy, groovy, this one has it all. 

Deep house at its absolute finest.

@sanctuary3

Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when putting this mix together? Is there a sound, feeling, or time/place in dance music history that connects all the different elements in one way or another?

A. We’ve always had our heads locked into the deeper shades of house from the late 90’s to early 00’s, in particular those nostalgic tracks that tap into that spacey special place. The mix is shaped around a bunch of records that resonate that feeling for us, a nod to those dance floor dreamers found late into the night with stars in their eyes.

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are especially close to your hearts, or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeves for the right moment?

A. The opening track is from Ronin's Night Grooves EP. A firm favourite of ours that we've kept on rotation over the years. And also the last track from Aurora Borealis on FNAC, this one has been on the shelf for long minute, but don't often play it out so it felt right letting it run here.

Q. What’s the latest with your Life Classics parties in Berlin? Do you have some fun nights planned at OHM once again this year, and who have been some of the guests that have blown your minds in recent years, and why?

A. We just had a banging start to another year's residency a couple of weeks back with Telephones. Next month we've got Antal coming through again, he has been a staple of our nights since the A.S.E days and it's always a wild one. Red Greg was definitely a recent highlight, treated us all to a master class deep into the wee hours.

MDC.294 Sanctuary

Floating in alongside the warmer weather, Evie rolls through with an hour of silky delights. Navigating across all eras of dance music, Evie’s palette is awash with Balearic elements, Dream Pop, Street Soul and New Wave. For this selection she leans in with a softer touch, shaping a perfect blend to go hand in hand with an afternoon affogato.

@evieweily

LIFE CLASSICS 64 EVIE

Highlighting his love of uplifting Soul, Disco and Gospel, Matt Ma Moustache rolls out an hour that will keep your head bopping from start to finish. As well as being a heavy collector, Matthieu is also one of the lovely folk behind Fréquence, a mighty fine vinyl bar in the 11th Arrondissement of Paris. Match this with a Negroni Sour from your boy and you’ll be on the road to the happy place in no time.

LIFE CLASSICS 65 MATT MA MOUSTACHE

A live recording taken from one of our opening sets up on the Globus floor at Tresor

Sanctuary Live at Tresor 2023

Exploring her interactions with Rhythm and Groove, Femdelic drops in with a tight blend of Boogie, Disco and Funk. Starting out at a young age, Femdelic’s journey began sifting through her father’s expansive record collection. Paralleled with a curiosity for dance she became encapsulated in a world of music and body movement. With each vinyl discovery, she delved deeper into the realms of all things Soulful, pulling out hidden gems that would shape her musical identity. Bounce into the weekend with these goodies from Femdelic.

@femdelic

LIFE CLASSICS 66 FEMDELIC

Marcelino dips back on the downtempo path and carries on with an hour of Gangsta, G-Funk and other bobs. Large lyrics, not overly rude..

Mist Of Trouble

Raised in the heart of the Balearic homeland, Dj Aficionado cruises in at the right moment with an appropriately sun kissed selection. Currently based in Berlin, he has found a cosy corner on Refuge Worldwide where he regularly rides the waves with his show Francachela. Pathing his way through the nightlife, he pushes big-room Balearic sounds around town with Orbita, a freshly minted party he runs alongside Llupe. Recorded in a free flowing manner this offering includes Downtempo, Street Soul, Italo and more to wash down an afternoon Cava and bring in that sunset you’ve been waiting for.

@aficionado_dj

LIFE CLASSICS 67 DJ AFICIONADO

@sam-donnison

London-based, top notch all rounder, Sam Don keeps it local to gather an abundance of UK Soul and laid back disco with relaxed vocals. Whilst keeping busy with his Free Association parties at Brilliant Corners as well as his monthly Netil Radio show, Sam always displays a great representation of his unique record collection and wealth of music knowledge.

TASCAM DR-05

LIFE CLASSICS 12 SAM DON

@bytheinch

Roman Ćinske is a Berlin-based music curator and host of Aerial Palettes on Bristol's Noods Radio. Taking a brief detour from his usual offering of modern-classical & ambient mixes, Ćinkse provides a ninety minute slice of mid 90's hip hop, predominantly from the East Coast.

LIFE CLASSICS 27 ROMAN ĆINSKE

@fredfades

With thorough foundations in producing and collecting heavy driven cuts, Fredfades draws up a wonderful insight as to what you may hear at Touchdown - a local night run by DirtyHans and himself in Oslo. Fredfades is also an integral element of Mutual Intentions, a label and crew generating their own music and visual arts.

LIFE CLASSICS 28 FREDFADES

@mike-who @planettrip

Mike Who rolls through with a two hour assortment of cuts from across the globe. Including many personal staples, a few hot tips and some new discoveries that are sitting under the radar. Mike also runs Planet Trip - a record label that he started in 2019 as an outlet for new and original music from friends and family around the world. Put on your seatbelt and enjoy the ride.

LIFE CLASSICS 31 MIKE WHO

@melisduenas

Sonrisita is a Dj and record collector based in San Diego, CA. Together with Moniloca, the duo host the monthly Lowrider Sundays show on Dublab, playing Sweet Soul cuts and all things surrounding. Sonrisita is also a part of the Artform Radio roster - a special series curated by Artform Studio on Worldwide FM. This free-flowing mix combines her love for the soulful and esoteric, whilst expressing her personal eccentricity. " Built out of the emotional journey from summer to winter, pitching it down to gather the feelings in-between ".

LIFE CLASSICS 34 SONRISITA

Reaching into a different end of the bag, LHJ pulled out a bunch of eloquent house cuts and recorded this number during the first Berlin lockdown. Featuring tunes from some of our favourite producers such as Chris Gray, Vick Lavander and Vince Watson. This mix is an ode to the deeper side of the dance floor and all those Gorilla Glue heads out there.

Distant Voices

A mix we put together a few years back for the fine chaps over at @beammeupdisco

Beam Me Up

Recorded from the slopes of Treptower, Marcelino glues together a bunch of dusty eggs to slog out the minus degree weather in Berlins second lockdown. Giving stage to some happy finds in Japan alongside a couple of warm-up go-to's; this mix is an afternoon splitter with some recommended bar-side elbow-bending beside a devoted mate.

Riding On A Rose

hit ups > info@lifeclassics.co 

Upcoming:
14.09 - Life Classics w DJ Fett Burger OHM, Berlin
20.07 - You Mean So Much, Berlin
22.06 - Globus/Tresor, Berlin
21.06 - Fréquence, Paris
08.06 - Heideglühen, Berlin
31.05 - Globus/Tresor, Berlin
24.05 - Pardon My French, Berlin
13.04 - Bar Charlie, Munich
06.04 - Life Classics w Antal OHM, Berlin
23.03 - Paloma Bar, Berlin
01.03 - Unkompress, Berlin
17.02 - Life Classics w Telephones OHM, Berlin
26.01 - Globus/Tresor, Berlin
2023 -----------------------------
08.12 - Fréquence, Paris
04.11 - Life Classics w Mokeyanju,Trujillo & Moe. OHM, Berlin
21.10 - Vice Versa, Marseille
07.10 - Globus/Tresor, Berlin
05.10 - Refuge Radio, Berlin
02.09 - Life Classics w Red Greg OHM, Berlin
19.08 - J.A.W Family Globus/Tresor, Berlin
31.07 - Trevarefest, Henningsvær
21.07 - Globus/Tresor, Berlin
14.07 - Life Classics x Cosmic Romance Aeden, Berlin
03.06 - Unkompress, Berlin
27.05 - Kiosk Radio, Brussels
26.05 - Abondance, Antwerp
06.05 - Globus/Tresor, Berlin
06.05 - Heideglühen, Berlin
15.04 - Life Classics w Hunee OHM, Berlin
08.04 - Refuge Radio, Berlin
24.03 - Globus/Tresor b2b Chaos In The CBD, Berlin
11.02 - Life Classics w Suze Ijó & Kléo OHM, Berlin
20.01 - Club 77, Sydney
14.01 - The Thorn, Melbourne
13.01 - Waxflower, Melbourne
2022 -----------------------------
19.11 - Le Mazette, Paris
18.11 - Bambino, Paris
17.11 - Globus/Tresor, Berlin
05.11 - ASE Finale OHM, Berlin
29.10 - Heideglühen, Berlin
02.10 - Globus/Tresor, Berlin
19.08 - OHM, Berlin
24.06 - Bambino, Paris
11.06 - 20/44, Belgrade
10.06 - Lift, Belgrade
06.06 - Heideglühen. Berlin
03.06 - Refuge Radio, Berlin
02.05 - Globus/Tresor, Berlin
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OHM Residency Berlino:
2020 FEB Raphaël Top-Secret
2019 DEC Mark Seven
2019 OCT Antal
2019 AUG Sanctuary & Amila
2019 JUNE Eglo 10y Alex Nut & K15
2019 APRIL Sassy J
2019 FEB Dane & Lauren Hansom
2018 DEC Aybee & Jenifa Mayanja
2018 OCT Robert Bergman
2018 AUG Sanctuary & Amila & Jamie Bennett
2018 JUNE Antal
2018 APRIL Volcov & Patrick Gibin
2018 FEB Sadah Bahar & Lee Collins
2017 DEC Mark Grusane
2017 OCT Hunee
2017 AUG Sanctuary & Amila
2017 JUNE Specter
2017 APRIL Alton Miller
2017 FEB Antal
2016 DEC Alex Nut
2016 OCT Ge-Ology
2016 AUG Patrick Gibin
2016 JUNE Sassy J
2016 MARCH Volcov

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