Jam City Mixtapes

Never felt the urge to make edits of tracks, but for this one I made an exception since it contained a part I didn't really enjoy so I replaced it with another part of the track!

Originally released in 1994 around the time Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa on both cassette and vinyl!

https://www.discogs.com/release/17121204-Vibe-Squad-Untitled

Vibe Squad - Freedom Of Speech (Now Is The Time) (Biko Edit)

New year, new 90’s South Africa mix with a focus on the 93-96 era. Previous years I’ve released a Kwaito mix on @ctw-podcasts  & @averagerecordsbln . This year I release it on my own page under the project name ‘Jam City’ which draws inspiration, both in name & artwork, from the original Kwaito project releases like Dance City, Ripp City, Dancemaster and so on. This one features the Kwaito DJ Tools, vocal sample tunes, Shangaan Disco, Import Mixes, Bubblegum stars turned Kwaito and the more out of the box renditions from the early and best era. All released on my favorite labels, produced by my favorite producers and featured on my favorite projects. Lots of recent uploads of mine, future uploads that will eventually find their way to my channel and uploads by fellow diggers whom I highly regard.

Jam City Vol 1 - A Kwaito Dance Mixtape

With the success of Jam City Vol 1 it's time to start 2024 with a bang and release Vol 2 of the Jam City Kwaito project. With the club season in full effect at the moment it felt like a good theme for this mixtape. Expect higher bpm Kwaito by the early hour legendary producers released on everybody's favorite labels. These tunes will vibrate every water molecule in your body on a proper PA system!

Jam City Vol 2 - A Kwaito Club Mixtape

The radio season has finally begun again at Groningen's finest radio station, Relate Radio, after a two month summer break. Just like last season I'll host my own show called Jam City @ Relate Radio in which I showcase an hour of South African dance music from the 90's with a focus on a specific theme or subject. 

For this month's episode and the season two opener the theme was Kariba Records. Kariba was part of Tusk Music and handled the local music division. It was formed in 1993 and almost straight from the get go they released Kwaito and South African House records up until 1997 when it got sold to the Gallo Record Company.

Personally Kariba Records is one of the most stand out labels when it comes to Kwaito music. This partly comes due to the diversity in releases, it gives a really good insight into all the different subgenres there were back in the early years of development of the genre. I've tried to showcase this diversity in this show.

Tracklist:
1. Sharon Dee – Local Is Lekker
2. Syloman – Mhana Gezane
3. Khakha & Hlengiwe – You Care For Me
4. Monwa – Juicy Lady
5. Professor Rhythm – Kancane Kancane
6. Dennis Mpale – Paying My Bills
7. Malcolm – Jema
8. Bibbi – Just Another Memory (Stumpa Dance Mix)
9. T.A. Connection – Thank You Babe
10. Hip Hits – I Wanna Dance
11. Mpumi – Shibilika
12. Dance II Sweat – Duke Box (Remix)

Jam City @ Relate Radio - September 2024

Rap & RnB Kwaito tunes for this month's Jam City episode, recorded live at the Relate Radio studio. Featuring tunes by Joe Nina, Sandy B, Groovy City and more.

Tracklist:
Sheba Look - Unongquwuse
Dr. Mageu - Vinolia, Jam Alley
Groovy G. - Give Me A Little Time
Deluxe Hits - Show Me Love
Doc Mabena - Shebeleza
TMO - All Together Now
Buda James - Circle Of Love
Noma Jakes - In The House
Sandy B - Lafaki (Doggy Style)
BM Fan - Kaofela
Salimaya - Hold On
Groove City - Unconditionally
King Rap - For Real

Jam City @ Relate Radio - November 2024

Last episode of Jam City in the current Relate Radio studio in the attic of the legendary music venue Vera. Decided to go out with a bang and play some Kwaito House for this month's episode.

Tracklist:
City Express - Messy Love
Masta Blasta - My Love Iz Free
Dance Revolution - In The Mix
Hit Squad - Loneliness
Groove City - Soaking Wet (Remix)
L.A. Beat - Get Me
L.A. Beat - Luv 4 Luv (Dub Mix)
Supersession - Push It Good
Quincy Kekane - So Nice (Gab Organ Mix)
Fusebox - Monster Man (Big Voice Mix)
Super Mix - Now Is The Time
Odessa Traffic feat. Boisie - Get Up
Power Mix - Dally

Jam City @ Relate Radio - December 2024

Back in the new Relate Radio studio with another episode of Jam City. This time with a focus on Kwaai-Jazz, smooth and easy vibes with a thumping bassline. Felt a bit rusty behind the decks but I think the show turned out nice, hope you enjoy!

Tracklist:
Dennis Mpale - Do Like Miles
Gong - Da Bomb
Energy Remix - Jazz Corner
Isgubgu - Sax Train (Last Mix)
Groove City - Liberation
Kotopo - Strangler (Instrumental)
Boss - On The Floor
Patricia - Hot Sauce
O’Kasie Jam - Feel The Groove
Jam Hits - In The Groove
U’Mshika Shika - Yebola
Brothers Of Peace - I Need You (Bass Mix)
Bailoo’s Jamm featuring Zoom - The D.J.’s The Best (Special D.J. Mix)

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