thanks for this epic surprise to my day. what a ride x

Words can not begin to describe all the feelings that the Crop Psycles Collective stir up within me, even as I type an uncontrollable smile has erupted on my face! Each and every member shines in their own special way as they share their knowledge, skills, humour, playful vibes and unconditional kindness with each other and the wider community.

I am beyond thankful for the time and energy invested by all of the crew over the years to continually create cosy welcoming spaces for all to enjoy...Always inspired by the creativity, in awe of the presision tarping - truly a sight to behold! And now humbled by their hospitalitea this particular weekend as I accepted an invite to play music as well as many many games!(The mini golf tale of kismet is one for the books!)

There is no denying the ripple effect from the epicentre of this crop cluster and the good they are doing with their precious time on Earth is just so damn impressive it makes me feel like one lucky gal to be in their orbit! 

“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

Artwork: A New Dawn ~ Amanda Sage

Bulk gratitude to the original creators, your art has carried me through bringing light into the darkest of nights and lifting my spirits back up where they belong, see below for full track list...

Take 'Yo Praise - Camille Yarborough 
Corizon de Rubi - Minuk
The weight of words - Kaya Project (Mose remix)
Alphant - Babtoo
Sendero del Monte - Mateo Kingman
Birch Wood Act - Kusht
Crossing Beyond - Desert Dwellers
No leventarnos - Dandara
Zwitscherzwitscher - Rampue
Bad Side - LTJ Experience ft Anduze
All Night - Romare
Steady as she goes - KLMN
Ynglingtal ft Jhon Montoya - El Bu ho 
Walk in the sky - Bonobo (Adam Jerome)

⫷Shady Lady Live @ Crop Psycles⫸○⫷ REL 2021 ⫸○⫷Hospitalitea⫸

This just in: She sells "Tea Shells" by the seashore 🐚✨

What an honour it was to play music I love by the sea inside a kitty cat shaped sculpture hand crafted by local artist Leon Rhodes as part of SWELL Sculpture Festival 2021.

Had so much fun putting this set together feeling into the seaside vibes and playful feline energy...It was an absolute dream to combine these two highly valued and frequently worshiped aspects of my existence and the backdrop was perfection 😺✨

As always giving thanks to the original creators of the sonic sorcery that stirs my soul and feels at home in my heart 💙

Travelling Blues ft Lights In The Sky + Mal Webb - The Human Experience
Maltitox ft Evan Fraser - Mashimon
Moonlight Shadow - Saeonin
Chang'e - Jyun Jyun
Khepre - islandman
Zaka - JAJA
Miniyamba ft Mina & Hajna - Yeahman
Ocean Beach (Cybophonia Cinematic Remix) - Black Mighty Orchestra
Sabo de Raia - Zen Baboon
Black Catbird - The Garifuna Collective
Eight Year Rebound - Thornato
Roma - Montoya
Ynglingtal ft Jhon Montoya
Walk in the Sky (Aaron Jerome Glitch Mix) - Bonobo
Pigmaliao - À dois

Artwork: Adrian Feint - The lighthouse 1943

Notable Mention: Mary Anning - The OG "She" best known for selling "seashells" by the seashore but in actual fact was an unsung hero of fossil discovery! Link below for anyone interested...

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/mary-anning-unsung-hero.html?fbclid=IwAR2RukNlv6AdvHBhiyO24DlmQtIOxN5yt0TGnV9igU0vge4lanTsQGZ-EOk

⫷ Shady Lady Live @SWELL Sculpture Festival 2021 ⫸ ⚬ ⫷ Teashells ⫸

Deep house vibes mixed at home during the 2 week power outage we had after a huge snowstorm this past Christmas. Mixed on the fly on my Pioneer XDJ rig. As usual, I just kinda went for it and hoped for the best.  After a tough year, unexpectedly loosing a few amazing friends and pets, i hope this mix soothes your soul and helps the grieving process.  Dedicated to friends and family who have crossed the rainbow bridge. We miss you!

BIM - Rainbow Bridge Deep House Mix

The evolution continues...as does the rain!

Opening night at Wonky Town was a vibe and a half, the space was a wonderland begging everyone to come play full to the brim with games, interactive installations, a cosy lamp lit lounge and all sorts of other shenanigans 

It was an honour and a privilege to play on a purpose built stage compliments of the festival and Fulcrum Designs in lieu of Sheila no longer being with us - May she forever rest in bass...

Also worth noting for full transparency and celebration of my musical journey that it was my first time performing live directly on the decks sans laptop and controller which was a whole new world in terms of convenience but all wrapped up in the kinda nerves I thought were behind me

Looking forward to continuing the learning process, experimenting with the weaving and manipulating of sound drawing inspiration from those in the know around me and as always with the highest level of gratitude and respect for the original creators 

On that note....

Night Wind - Islandman
Duat - Trippin Jaguar
Sol - Alef
As Time Goes By - Zuma Dionys
Marimbando ft Magupi - Zen Baboon 
Etincelles - Mouma & Baso 
Not Her Favourite - Ramyen
No Trumps (Zigan Aldi Remix) - Rapossa
Culture Of Knights - Uone
Drifter - Be Svendsen
Deja De Ser - Afgo & Beeghy
Welwyn ft Harry Vanvagen - Thornato
Searching For ft Lazarusman - Xinobi
Utopia - Sylvio *With a few tickles of ATB - Until I come just for fun ;)
Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac (Vibrant Matters Rethink)

Artwork: James R Eads - Only the rain knows

⫷EFF 2022⫸⚬⫷ Wonky Town ⫸⚬⫷Fluiditea⫸

There is a lovely quote about art and how it is the way we choose to decorate space, with that considered then naturally music is how we can decorate time...This conjures up thoughts and visions of being some kind of metaphysical interior designer of sorts?!
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It pops into my mind often as I think about curation for any given event or opportunity to share the music that I love, I think of the physical space, those who will likely seek it out and the kind of experience they might like to have depending on time or circumstance...
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When given the honour to warm up the stage for Opiuo, Jordan Dennis and Mood Swing & Chevy Bass at The Princess Theatre last month I felt a lot of feelings! First there was excitement, pride and shock which was closely followed by fear, harsh self judgement and doubt all tainted by a solid dose of impostor syndrome.
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But when I stepped outside of my mind for a minute I genuinely knew that I could do it, I had all I needed to set the tone and style the evening decorating both time and space thanks to the beautiful music that had already found it's way to me. 
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Now on the other side of the experience I am pretty damn proud and so so grateful for all the friends who made the extra effort support me in their own special way whether it was during the lead up, in the flesh on the night or the days and weeks that followed as I reflected on it all 
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I have since enjoyed so many rich conversations about the art of performance from those in the know farther along the path than I am now. It has provided me with comfort, perspective and hope for the future as I anticipate a greater sense of ease to eventually be possible for me on stage.
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As always my deepest most heartfelt thanks to the original creators of the tracks selected for this offering, each and every one of them has been recognised by my soul as the medicine it needed at any given time...an inner intelligence at work that is far beyond the scope of my imagination but much appreciated all the same.
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Marahau - Nachur
El Cielo - Radio Citizen feat Bajka
The Weight of Words - Kaya Project feat. Irina Mikhailova
Slo Man Chan Go - Grabo-sky
Get On - El Mundo & Zazou Remix
Sunshine - URUBU Edit
Hommage - David August
Odissi - Turu Anasi
Juraso - Turu Anasi
Sa Trinxa - KÖNI
Sergio's Dance - Ambala
Searching For feat Lazarusman - Xinobi
Bade Zile - Chris Lake & Fritz Carlton Extended Mix
There's A Better Place - Crazy Penis
Robot Street Musicians - Stavroz
Hit The Road (Pé Na Estrada) - Mo Horizons
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Art ~ Oscar Heathmore - Old Looky Whale Man
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Check out his amazing work here - https://www.oscarheathmore.com/
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“Art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time.” ~ Jean-Michel Basquiat

⫷OPIUO⫸⚬⫷ A Shape of Sound Tour ⫸⚬⫷Opportunitea⫸

A wee going away mix for my favourite friendlies and for the folks far and wide who fill my heart up with your love and support.

This ones a full circle of chillers, bouncers, deep techy rippers and back around. Music that moves, rocks and inspires me ... as do you all ♡

One for the Road ... ♡

Becoming a regular stage warmer for the Mood Swing & Chevy Bass Block Parties has presented a good excuse to get out of the house and share some much loved tunes of a slightly funkier variety alongside dear friends and some incredibly talented international acts...
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For this instalment we gathered at The Triffid and the brief was to begin the moment doors opened and warm up the space by toeing the line of a vibe that begs the question "Should we get a drink?" or "Should we have a dance?" then handover to the rest of the funky little relay team assembling for the eve. Shout out to Jamie Forest, Father Funk, Clitoverse, Djonn, Wilma, Sharif D, The Freshmaker, The Sponges and of course MSCB.
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I count my blessings to have these opportunities to express myself and connect with others through a mutual love of the music that we can't help but move and groove to, the kind that makes us feel, helps us heal and above all else connect with ourselves via the rhythms and melodies that feel at home in our bodies for reasons far beyond our understanding.
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As always all my thanks goes to the original creators of each and every track stitched into this offering now and forevermore etched in my memory as belonging together 🖤
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Believe - The Blue Square
Lidjeu - Thds
Origenes - Biomigrant & Mente Organica
A Twisted Fate As We Drag Ourselves Through - Harry Charles
Paax En Cuba (Extended Mix) - PAAX (Tulum)
Me Veo (Original Mix) - Notre Dame
Africa Ni Leo - Bantu Vlasn vs Sarabi
Sahale - Sapana
XAXIM, rele, iria - Se Essa Rua Fosse - Guyanu
Darkness Everyday (Original Mix) - Johnny Mikes, Michael B
La Ka Ruba feat. Akil (Original Mix) - Nena Helena
Fu-Gee-La (Diver City Remix) - Richard Greay, Lissat
Afro Sambroso (Rampa Version) - Rampa, Lokkhi Terra, Dele Sosimi, Francesco Chiocci
Stick Up (Extended Mix) - Pimp Chic!
Style Is The Answer (Original Mix) - Mash
You've Got Me Where You Want Me (Extended Mix) - Bakermat
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Bummed that the recording on the eve didn't capture Cecilia Caleandro jamming with her harp, flute and angelic vocals but our time will hopefully come again!
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Artwork ~ Skully Mambo 4 by James R Eads

⫷ MSCB Block Partea ⫸⚬⫷The Triffid ⫸⚬⫷2023⫸

The maiden voyage of my new creative expression paved with good intentions and incredible support from my loving community, inspired by the music that moves me and fills my cup offering a platform for it to be heard beyond the lounge room

With much gratitude and respect to the original artists I offer this lovingly crafted creation, see below for track selection <3

Shaman's Dream - Breath of Ma
Feathered Sun - Bulbo
Isaac Chambers - Communicate
El Peche - Do Avasso
Satori - Days Without You (Crussen Remix)
Nevada - Kerala Dust
Kyrian - Sanarita
Glass Animals - Gooey (Gilligan Ross Remix)
Khubu - Xai Xai
Soul Potion & The Human Experience - Savane
Chris Isaac - Wicked Game (Trentemoller Businessman Dubby Games Remix)
Dolph - Holunder (Schwebe Edit)
Stavroz - Silent Spring
Nicolas Jaar - Mi Mujer (Stefan Biniak Secret Summer Remix)
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs (Ripa's Re-edit)

⫷Shady Lady Teahouse Experience⫸○⫷EFF 2020⫸○⫷Anxietea⫸

A rhythmic remedy woven to calm the chaos within me

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

Artwork: Autumn Skye ~ Aya

With much gratitude and respect for the original artists, producers and algorithms for bringing this musical medicine into my life, full track list below

Dirtwire - Sailing the Solar Flares
Isaac Chambers - Dusty Swap Jives
Thievery Corporation - Amerimacka
De Ushuaia a La Quiaca (Peter Power's Inverse Edit)
Deya Dova - Return of the Bird Tribes
Palov - Lokums & Matches
Goldcap - Shanti
Rapossa - Oriental Tales
Kaya Project - One Hundred Lights
Kurup, Salvador Araguaya & Spaniol - Gato de Beco
Bobby Mc Ferrin - Circlesong 6 (Peter Power Edit)
Be Svendsen ft Kamilla Kovacs - October Letters
Parallels & Joe Finch - The Smooth Gardens
Feathered Sun - Scheune
Beautiful Chorus - The Waves We Give

⫷Shady Lady Teahouse⫸○⫷Heard Immunitea⫸

A mix lovingly woven in honour of a return to community after some much needed rest, reflection and hibernation. Feeling fortunate and appreciative of each and every opportunity and experience afforded to me within this ever growing and evolving family of misfits who care so deeply for each other and the world around them.

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of it's members" ~Coretta Scott King

Artwork: Ghana Graffiti Collective

Bulk gratitude to the original creators, your art has carried me through bringing light into the darkest of nights and lifting my spirits back up where they belong, see below for full track list...

Saqi & Isaac Chambers - Bottom Feeders 
Leohnart ft Made Jen - Walking on Earth 
Mbanza - SoulScape
Yeahman - Miniyamba ft Mina & Hajna
Rising Appalachia - Synchronicity
JAJA - Zaka
Toto Bona Lokua - Ma Mama (Kaob Edit)
Corina Lawrence ft Miss Bolivia - La Descarria (Uji Radio Edit)
Meraki - Rasta la Vista
Molife - Onda
DJ Pantelis - Bonga
Holed Coin - Rosa Balistreri a Virinedda
Liquid Bloom - Peyote Canyon (Uone's Phantom Whistler Remix)
Artphorm - Watt's Life if it Isn't Music (Poe Remix)
KR3TURE - All in this Together ft. Bernie Sanders

⫷Shady Lady Teahouse ⫸○⫷ Communitea Transmission⫸

Jumpsuit Records is currently accepting Label DJ Submissions! Use the following link to submit.
cutt.ly/vlqGmP3
Jumpsuit Records recently put out an invitation to DJ's to create a mix using any of the tracks released on the Bandcamp page, and this is what i came up with. Enjoy 
More jumpsuit music here : https://jumpsuitrecords.bandcamp.com/music
Plenty more mixes here https://soundcloud.com/solomon33

TRACK LISTING
Isaac Chambers - Dusty Swamp (Feat. Mystic Beats)
The Polish Ambassador and The Diplomatic Scandal - Enchanter
The Polish Ambassador - Bebe (Sol Rising Remix)
The Polish Ambassador - Lookin’ Butters
Yemanjo -Taita Inti
Scott Nice Feat. Shira Netanya - Picaflorcita (El Buho Remix)
The Polish Ambassador - Lost Kingdom
SaQi - The Mask
SaQi - Drippin’ (Feat. Worth and The Human Experience)
Tropo - Tribes
Scott Nice - Missiku (Uji Remix) 
SaQi - Saturn (Feat. The Human Experience)
The Polish Ambassador - The Wrong Side of The Universe
Jesse Klein - Amazonia 
SaQi - Dreamtime (Feat. Shazieh & Attalah)
The Polish Ambassador - Ritual Revival (Dimond Saints Remix)
The Polish Ambassador - Blue Blockin’ Hip Hop Feat. Rhymewave
Isaac Chambers - Confidence of Equals
The Polish Ambassador - Soft and Gentle
Wildlight - Lily Moon (Isaac Chambers Feat. Jarrod Brereton Instrumental Remix)

Jumpsuit Records : Label DJ : Solomon : Mix 011

⫷Rhythmic remedies lovingly woven as a direct transmission from my heart to yours with each offering unique unto itself representative of a time and place, an experience shared in a particular space curated with whatever is capturing my attention around that time for all the right reasons then paired with a pun just for funnnn⫸
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~ Sweet dreams are made of tea and who are we to disagreeeeeee? ~
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There is one thing we can all agree on, and that is Shady Lady brings a unique blend of soul and authenticity to the table. Her cup is filled with what has historically been described as "movement medicine" containing "Les notes qui font du bien" (The notes that feel good) with a hefty dash of eastern influenced bass, nostalgic treasures from the past and reminders of the natural world that can't help but wrap you up with a warm embrace.  
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Her live offerings take you on a journey…in the beginning all sultry and smooth but then buckle up before you start travelling comfortably in the mid tempo lane because after that you’ll be picking up pace. Before you know it you’ve swerved into to funkier and frothier territory and all of a sudden those gentle sways from the start become a distant memory and there might not be any coming back!
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A Shady Lady set gives the audience the time and freedom to find their inner groove, to express themselves and explore new moves...and if at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and chai again! 
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The experience (often accompanied by a deeeelish tea service mid set) has been enjoyed at Earth Frequency, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Grounded Permaculture Gatherings, West End Fire Fest, SWELL Sculpture Festival, Elements, Island Vibes, Modifyre and Initiation just to name a few as well as many a Wonky Queenslander event being a dedicated resident disk jockey and pineapple counter 🍍✨
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Most recently she has found herself an opening act niche setting the tone and warming up the stage for the likes of Opiuo, Jordan Dennis, Mood Swing & Chevy Bass, Father Funk, The Sponges, B'Rock'n Radley, WBBL, Rumpus, Tha Fun Police and Butterz with whispers of more collaborations and opportuniteas on the horizon 🫖
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So if this sounds like your cuppa tea then be sure to keep your ears open for all that is yet to be in store on this shady adventure into the unknown!
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⫷ MSCB Block Partea ⫸⚬⫷The Triffid ⫸⚬⫷2023⫸

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