Small mix set sample of August's after hours party @ XBAR Denver with Anthony Allie.

Spencer Huff | Live From X Bar Afterglow | Denver 8:21

CunTea Haus Party | Fall 2021

Welcome to VELEZ&PARADA: The Intro Series Pt. 1/3 -- This is the beginning of a lifelong love letter to the queer community, and to those whose art gave us the keys to unlock our own impassioned need to create.

V&P: The Intro Series PT. 1 [Live 03.11.22]

The Tenth Serving of SoundCream is High Church: Revival. It is for giving wings to your feet, putting a kick in your step, and getting you back to church on the dance floor. For my Fourth Serving back in September, I did a High Church set, which has remained one of the most popular of my SoundCreams. To celebrate my favorite time of year, I knew I wanted to revisit that sound. Growing up in the rural South, church revivals were a serious time in the community, and when I would most often hear I’d ended up on prayer lists. Yes, that’s actually a thing that happened. The Fear of God was commonly thrown at me by math teachers, coaches, my peers, family, and even the principal on one very interesting occasion. You can read more about my experiences and thoughts on religion here.

So now I enjoy using the sound of house music to lift people up and hopefully have the strength to face their Fear. Of God. Of Life. Of Fear itself. 

In the fourth track of the arc, you will hear the powerful vocals of Ann Nesby, celebrated vocalist and “Queen of Inspirational Soul.” Aside from her illustrious solo career, Nesby also won two Grammys in 1991 and 1993 as lead singer for the 30-piece gospel choir, Sounds of Blackness.

As in the last Fourth Serving, you will again hear the legendary voice of the only Chuck Roberts, which you will instantly recognize. As a refresher, his speech for “My House” by Rhythm Controll in 1987 can be heard sampled across house tracks on every dancefloor in the world. You can read more about Chuck Roberts and his 10 Commandments of House here.

I am proud to feature the brand new track released this month by one of my heroes, Mark Knight, along with James Hurt and Cari Golden — You Are A God. When he released this track, he said, “Some say this was played just before the hug rip in the O2’s [Brixton Academy] roof appeared! All I know is that it destroys dance floors all over the globe whenever I play it.”  

One of my favorite finds for this set fit like the puzzle piece you lost and found when you least expected it. I had the concept for this set back in January with a few tracks already pulled to frame it, and knew it would be entitled, “High Church: Revival.” It wasn’t until just this month that I came across the most appropriate track, “The Revival,” by Lizzie Curious and James Hurr. That’s what I love about digging through works and going down rabbit holes of sound. You never know what perfect song will find you. I hope this set finds you when you need it most, and lifts you to a better place for whatever may come your way. 

The Tenth Serving is dedicated to DJ Vicki Powell and Sunday Service in Atlanta, which revives this Easter Sunday at Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium. That is where I first learned the true power of house music. I firmly believe Vicki and Deep South are some of the most important figures in American queer music today. Thank you for your testimony. Enjoy. 

Full set list at: DavidXDaisy.com

SoundCream | High Church Revival

VELEZ&PARADA is proud to release their official set from their Chicago debut at the internationally-renowned queer venue Hydrate, in partnership with The Vixen for her new party "BLAQUELIGHT."

Musically, the set is the second portion of a six hour journey, with an emphasis on fierce and soulful house music.

V&P: "BLAQUELIGHT" @ Hydrate Chicago Pt. 2 [Live 04.22.22]

SoundCream Light. Same great taste! Now made with Nudisco, along with that House and Tech House flavor you love and need.

SoundCream Light is for mind, body, and soul. It is for the days of the discotheque and the kids of clubland. It is for life slowing down just enough for a better life on and off the dancefloor. SoundCream Light is for everybody.

Set List: 
Break My Soul (Nita Aviance Club Remix) - Beyoncé, Nita Aviance
Music Is My Way Of Life feat. Lisa Millett (Dr Packer Extended Remix) - Lisa Millett, The Lab Rats, The Experiment
Can You Feel My Wish (Original Mix) - Block & Crown
How I Feel (Biscits Extended Mix) - Martin Ikin, Hayley May
Talk to Me (Original Mix) - Tuff London
Off My Mind (Extended Mix) - DJ S.K.T, Josh Parkinson
I Got The Soul (Extended Mix) - The Deepshakerz
Givin' Up (Extended Mix) - Mark Knight, Mason
All Around the World (Bob Sinclar Remix) - Lionel Richie
Close Your Eyes (Extended Mix) - Jen Payne
Good Vibration (Lookee Remix) - Stefane
In My Arms (Extended Mix) - Purple Disco Machine

SoundCream Light

t’s been a minute since I’ve put out a new proper podcast… that’s mostly because I’ve been on the road a lot this summer. But as I was prepping music to head out to Burning Man this week, I was so inspired by everything that I was listening to that I felt compelled to share a little preview of what I’ll be playing this year out on the playa. 

This plays more like a live set than a “podcast” (however one may define that word!), but here are two-and-a-half hours of house music that’s really moving me this summer.

This podcast also contains a preview of Stephen Jusko and I’s Nu Disco VIP Remix of our summer anthem, “Believe It Or Not” (feat. Brian Kent)... the second remix package, that includes this fresh take from us, along with new remixes from Wayne G and Andy Allder, GSP, and The Perry Twins - comes out August 30th on Swishcraft Records. 

As always, the tracklist is over on Podomatic: https://bit.ly/3CusYly
Enjoy!

If you enjoy the music, feel free to tip!
Venmo: @DJBlacklow 

Find me online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djblacklow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djblacklow/
Podomatic: https://djblacklow.podomatic.com

DJ BLACKLOW | House Is A Feeling (Vol. 12 | Aug. 2k22)

DJ Blacklow (@djblacklow) and Conner Curnick (@conner-curnick) back-to-back live at Burning Man 2k22 - PART ONE - Waking Dreams, Pink Pony Club Sunday night party. A joyful blend of Disco, Funky, and Tech house.

LIVE @ BURNING MAN 2022 | DJ BLACKLOW B2B CONNER CURNICK | PINK PONY CLUB | PART ONE

Edit of a famous house track I won't let you go by Anthony Romeno. 
Hope you enjoy. like and repost!!!

Anthony Romeno - I won't let you go (BRUN0 edit)

Hands Up (Short Play)

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Ceeryl Chardonnay & Groove Stage - Hands Up (Short Play)

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VELEZ&PARADA is a dynamic DJ duo comprised of Anthony Velez & Lucas Parada. What was born out of a summer of discovery -- spent captivated by the dance floors of New York City -- quickly turned into a burning desire to create spaces and experiences that empower queer people to find joy and express their truths in the name of house and disco music. In their words, "Our artistic craft is a love letter to those who paved this path for us, and to those who will continue to walk it after us."

V&P: "BLAQUELIGHT" @ Hydrate Chicago Pt. 2 [Live 04.22.22]

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