BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

Gangstercast 46 comes from the fabulous Honey Dijon. Based in NYC but Born and raised in Chicago; the home of house music, Honey is known for her unique take on the Chicago sound with inflections of the deep New York underground. Honey is one of the few DJ’s in recent years to defy pigeon-holing. She draws from a wide repertoire of musical styles from old school Chicago House, disco, tech house, tribal, funk, soul, and R& B. She has graced the tables from Ministry of Sound London to Ushuaia Ibiza, Panorama Bar Berlin, Stereo Montreal and everywhere in between. She has also shared the decks with none other Danny Tenaglia, Derrick Carter, Green Velvet, The Martinez Brothers, Satoshi Tomiie, and Quentin Harris. 

Like many involved in the scene, her love affair with music began upon hearing her parent’s soul and r&b records at home. Soon she wanted to be the one dropping the needle on the record whenever they held parties in the family basement and the lure of club life soon followed. Before long she was obsessively collecting her own music from record stores, which is where Honey met and formed a long lasting friendship with Derrick Carter, who became a mentor. It was he who introduced her to the underground of Chicago where she was exposed to the sounds of jacking house and Detroit techno. 
After relocating to New York City, Honey also met another music giant Danny Tenaglia, whose legendary sets at Twilo were also a major source of inspiration. “Danny heavily influenced my sound as a DJ’, says Honey. “The drama of his delivery and risk taking always informed me of how I wanted to present music. Of course, Derrick and Chicago house were also very influential in my development as an artist, so it’s this combination of Chicago and New York that has helped me develop my signature sound.”

Known for her passion and integrity in her sets, this week Honey takes us back to the old skool sound, with this hugely authentic mix, fusing the bump of Chicago with more classic New York sounds and other European influences, dexterously flowing between house and techno, with a warm, hypnotic feel.

 The art of mixing itself is very important to Honey, and when telling us of the tracks she chose in compiling this mix, she explained; “I did a bit of research and did a bit of crate digging to try and give a bit of swing and soul but in a modern way.”

When explaining to us how this particular mix represented her as an artist, she told us; “Well being from Chicago, I wanted to mix a bit of my roots with what's happening in dance music at the moment. Since there has been a resurgence of House in Europe, I felt it was the perfect time to pull out a few forgotten classics.”

Being a firm believer in the underground sound, and being a protector of the faith, When asked what the House Gangster movement means to her, she replies; “I just feel it's a gang of like-minded people representing the love of house and paying respects to where it came from and to also where it’s going.” 
Honey describes the ‘House Gangster sound’ as “Boompty but with guts and soul! Also with a bit of a techy edge top to it” 

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HONEY DIJON | GANGSTERCAST 46

The Blessed Madonna b2b Jaq Attaque [LIVE at smartbar - 4.29.23]

Live at HOLO 10/26/24

DIJON FM 002 | Kerri Chandler

Widely regarded as a deep house pioneer, Kerri Chandler infuses elements of soul, jazz, funk, and raw groove into marathon sets that often stretch beyond six hours. That earned this world-class DJ, producer the affectionate nickname the Stevie Wonder of House music.

A true craftsman, multi-instrumentalist, Dolby Atmos-certified engineer, and studio innovator, Kerri pushes sound and performance to the edge. His latest project, Spaces and Places, captures 24 iconic clubs in full immersive audio. Whether behind the decks or jamming live, Kerri never just plays music; he ensures that you will be taken on a musical adventure second to none.

@kerri-chandler

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Dijon FM 002 | KERRI CHANDLER

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Italian producer Maik D continues to walk the walk with his catchy and playful tech house banger Push Me. Part of Play Records NYE 2026 collection.

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NYE 2026

Push Me (Original Mix)

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Maik D / Push Me (Original Mix)

OT06 - VA - Local Hearts

Local Hearts is the new compilation presented by @oldetapes, the label founded by JAAW, bringing together 16 artists from different parts of the world who share a common vision: celebrating electronic culture from the local to the global. The result is a diverse, energetic, and honest collection that highlights the nuances of a scene in constant motion.

Each track brings its own identity: from twisted Latin rhythms, emotional house, and muscular techno to rave experiments and nostalgia-soaked melodies. Local Hearts works as a sonic map that connects scenes, cities, and sensibilities, establishing Olde Tapes as a label that looks outward without losing its roots.

A compilation that beats with its own strength and reinforces the idea behind its name: local hearts, global sound.


Produced by: VA
Master by: Tatook and OT Studios.
Artwork: Burrito de Frijol
Copyright: ©️ Olde Tapes 2025
Publisher: (p) Edition Olde Tapes
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released December 5, 2025 

Olde Tapes - Playa Baghdad - Aguanta Tom

I am not really a fan of live recordings. Things that happen live during a set don't always convey the impact of experiencing it live. I also play with eq and volumes that always don't translate well into recordings. However, it was a fun night and I got to play alongside Cassy in my hometown.

Honey Dijon Love at Smartbar March 25, 2017

@honeydijonofficial on the Red Bull Music Academy Stage at Movement Detroit 2017

Honey Dijon - Movement Detroit 2017

Enjoy this mix that was recorded during the opening night (04.08.12) of Queen!  One of Chicago's most legendary LGBTQ+ parties that's now over a decade old. Every Sunday at smartbar!

Derrick Carter: Live at smartbar on Queen! Opening Night

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Le live des Daft Punk et de DJ Sneak au club El Divino d'Ibiza.
Ibiza, Espagne, 1999

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Daft Punk & DJ Sneak live @ El Divino, Ibiza, Spain, 1999

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✺ the proof is on the dancefloor
✺ celebrating the underground for over 40 years