When I went to my first Friends & Family campout I dreamed of one day spinning an opening set Saturday at the pool. For my seventh FnF I was able to manifest that dream and had one of my best days ever. 
Thank you FnF!

This set is an uplifting mix of house, deep house, and melodic house.  A great way to start your day at the pool.

Mastered by @LeftCtrl @ Sonarium Studios, San Francisco.

FnF - 2022 - Pool - STRICK9

This week we’re pleased to return to our series focused on DJs who are women in our community, with a new mix from Seattle based Black Velveteen. 

About Black Velveteen: 
Before she became Black Velveteen,
Chris Offutt was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. Her parents introduced her to a wide range of music; Motown to Mozart and everything in between. Some frequently featured artists in young Chris’s house were Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder and James Taylor. Current influences include Chris Fortier, Steve Porter, Wild Culture,Juliet Sikora, Mathias Meyer, Inxec, Milty Evans, Stimming

From a very young age she dreamed of hosting her own radio show. In 2011 that dream came to fruition when she had her own show “ Progressions in House” on FNOOB based out of London.
She is a resident for Proton Radio and hosts her own show Integrated. 
Chris has enjoyed DJing around the San Francisco Bay Area over the past 5 years. In 2012 she became the resident DJ and musical director at Aloft Hotel SFO. In 2013 Djing in the Pride Parade on the W Hotel float. In 2015 she was asked to perform on the Tantra Stage for Pride in San Francisco. She was in rotation at The End Up and did guest spots and Monarch, The Great Northern and Wish. In 2016 Chris was asked to join AirPusher Collective. She has also done guest mixes for FriskyRadio, ProtonRadio and Elastic Beatz and more.

Whether she is spinning for friends and family in her home or on Parade floats and Art Cars in the dessert for Burning Man or Night Clubs Black Velveteen never fails to delight and inspire her audience! In 2018, her Sunrise Set at Sonic Runway on the infamous Airpusher Art Car was recognized as one of the top 9 sets of Burning Man by Billboard Dance. BV was deeply honored by this mention. She has also opened for headliners such as Blond:sh, Donald Glaude and Mat.Joe

In 2021 she was asked to join the wildly popular Noise Complaint crew in Seattle and was delighted to do so. She also curates dj mixes for Proton on Spotify and Apple Music. This lady is busy!!

Please tune into Integrated on Proton Radio every 4th Wednesday 7am PST 10am EST

More from Black Velveteen:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/blackvelveteennow
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/blackvelveteennow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackvelveteenow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djblackvelveteen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blackvelvteen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blackvelveteen
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbldsebFGb7kma6G9cH0giA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bDXI5wtgyvo2b4Fkv762Y

Black Velveteen on the RIPEcast

Continuing our Unison Campout recordings, we have Iggy from the BoomZilla Sound Collective and Ambient Mafia with something a little more groovy to slide you through your hump day. Enjoy!

Here's what Iggy had to say: 
"There is nothing more meaningful than giving back to the community. It was an honor to share a set of chill vibes to a group of generous campers, all giving back to those in need at the Unison campout 2022."

About Iggy:
Iggy started her music career on the East Coast at the age of 15 as a lead singer and guitarist in a folk-alternative band, Gummy Dinosaurs. When the opportunity came to move across the country to Oakland in 1994, Iggy landed a few blocks from a record store, where she bought her first dance track, making the plunge into DJing. After years of carrying bags of vinyl on her skateboard, visiting friends with decks and sound systems, she built her own system, the BoomZilla Sound. With the help of her best friend, Disco Dianna, the BoomZilla Sound Collective was formed.

The Boomzilla Sound Collective (BSC) is a non-profit organization connecting musicians to collaborate and create a unique audio experience through community, inclusivity and expression. Iggy and Dianna manage the BSC music studio in Oakland to provide a space for the musicians to collaborate, experiment and evolve their art. The BCS curates many events every year for the current and prospective collective members to share their art with people who love music. Their events range from dance parties, live streaming broadcasts, and DJ workshops for aspiring artists.

More from Iggy:
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/miss-dj-iggy-boomzilla/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoomZillaSound
Twitch: twitch.tv/IGGYBoomZilla

Iggy Live at Unison Campout 2022 on RIPEcast

I'm happy to share my live recording from Opulent Temple Thursday night/Friday morning at Burning Man 2022.  I had the pleasure of playing after Diplo, Vintage Culture and Marten Hørger. This set was the highlight of my burn; I put together a special Bass House and Tech House set laced with banging remakes of rave classics that got the dancefloor as lit as our fire effects.  It’s always a joy to play at my home camp and have control of the flames at my fingertips. Bump this up loud, share with your friends and let me take you back to that amazing night.  So much gratitude for this experience!

SET LIST

01. SIDEPIECE - Acrobatic
02. Alex Amaro - Shiny Disco Balls
03. KVSH & Verk - 1,2 Step
04. Dom Dolla - Miracle Maker ft. Clementine Douglas
05. Sonny Fodera & Biscits - About You
06. ACRAZE - Do It To It ft. Cherish (Habstrakt Remix)
07. Nicky Genesis & Rumpus - You Better (Cazztek Remix)
08. CAZZTEK - Sins
09. Öwnboss & SEVEK - Move Your Body
10. Dr. Fresch & FREAK ON - Shake That
11. Benny Benassi vs. David Guetta - Satisfaction
12. Malaa - How It Is
13. CAZZTEK - The Jam
14. Piero Pirupa - Put Your Hands Up
15. MORTEN - No Good
16. Brohug - Overtime
17. R3HAB & Jonas Blue - Sad Boy
18. Brad Wood & Vincent Vaguer - Dancing in the Desert
19. Stuff Da Campo & Dave Crusher - Why Boy

DJ ICON Live @ Opulent Temple Burning Man 2022

This one's special folks! We have a tag team peak poolside set from a father/child tag team! Denver and Serika Drake! And we know age ain't nuthin' but a number for sure because the set it SLAMMING. Enjoy!

Here's what Denver had to say about their mix: 
"We had a total blast at the campout and can't wait to do it again!  Serika was super nervous playing in front of so many accomplished DJs and their families (so was I) but, they made some great transitions and out shined me a lot in this mix for sure.  People asked us at the campout if I picked all the tunes and the answer is that I picked about 1/3 while Serika picked the rest.  I am super proud of my incredibly artistic child and think they did a great job and it was so much fun to play with them!"

About Denver Drake:
Denver Drake is local to Santa Cruz California and has been spinning music and throwing parties for several years in the area.  He likes to throw togehther high energy dance tunes from funky house to bass house and breaks.  A part of the Santa Cruz DJ Sessions crew as well as the UNISON online shows that were put together during Covid 19 lock downs, Denver has been super excited to play to live people in recent months.  He hopes to see you on the dance floor soon! 

About Serika Drake:
Serika is Denver's child and was 14 when they started mixing on their Dad's controller.  Serika loves breaks and is an impressive hip hop dancer.  They live in Santa Cruz with their parents Denver and Stephanie, and are attending high school and are part of the marching band playing sax.  A shy kid that comes alive on the dance floor, they  mix with quick cuts and try to keep the dancers moving the way they like to."

More from Denver Drake:
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/doubledz-1
Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/denverdrake3/
Facebook: facebook.com/denver.drake.3
Instagram: instagram.com/drakedenver/
Twitch: twitch.tv/denverdrake

Denver and Serika Drake Live at Unison Campout 2022 on RIPEcast

We are finally clear of all the Unison Campout recordings! Just in time for the upcoming Halloween Hoedown and some fresh mixes from Cowboys and featuring fine folks from Airpusher and our headliner Left/Right! Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/space-cowboys-haunted-hoedown-tickets-420008034337

This week on the RIPEcast, we are chilling things a bit with a beautiful sunrise mix from DJ and producer @VonFunkhauser. Enjoy! 

About VonFunkhauser:
Dj, Drummer, Producer, Engineer, former record store owner, Jay “VonFunkhauser” Cooper, spins tunes that often pay homage to the good ol’ days when disco and funk ruled the dance floor. Drawing inspiration from all styles and eras of dance music; funk, disco, soul, jazz, r&b, hip -hop, afro beat and all styles of house. Jay has been delivering music to the underground dance community for over 25 years. Bringing the analog and digital worlds together in perfect harmony: funky, uplifting, hypnotic, deep but dancable, whether in the club or in the lounge or on the playa, Jay's sets are meant to take you on a journey through time. Music that awakens the conscious, with an emphasis on seamless transitions, designed to keep you moving, onward and upward. Ear crafted mixes that push the boundaries of what dance music can be, not just synthesizers and drum machines,(though there’s plenty of that) but real people playing real instruments too. All locked together in a steady danceable groove.As a producer,  his releases on Kolour Recordings, Phat Farm Music and 10mm Omega have reached the top 20 on the Nu Disco charts, been featured in traxsource's  weekend weapons, and deep house essentials and been supported from Djs, Soul Minority, Oscar P, J&M Brothers, Rick Preston, Sleazy McQueen, John Howard and Alexander East. He also plays drums,  performs, produces and records with several other projects in the Charlotte NC area; Muchacho, Heart of a Ghost, Jason Herring and the Mystery Plan and a new project in the works, Midlife Niceness along with That Guy Smitty. 

More from VonFunkhauser:
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/vonfunkhauser
Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/vonfunkhauser
Facebook: facebook.com/vonfunkhauser
Instagram: instagram.com/vonfunkhauser

VonFunkhauser RIPEcast Exclusive Sunrise Mix

Had a blast opening for the legendary @tubeandberger at @HalcyonSF this spring. Here's my live set featuring tracks from Gorgon City, Illyus & Barrientos, Sonny Fodera, Marco Lys, Mark Knight, Low Steppa and more. I'll be back at Halcyon opening for Low Steppa on November 17th - come dance with me!

Leyl Master Black Live at Halcyon (Tube & Berger Opening Set)

Dancing Mandy on Heavy Petting Zoo at Disco Donutz 
📍7th and West, August 2021

✨Follow Dancing Mandy: 
💃 www.instagram.com/dancemandydance
🩰  www.SoundCloud.com/dancingmandy

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dancingmandymusic@gmail.com

Dancing Mandy at Disco Donutz [Heavy Petting Zoo]

What an amazing experience Love Burn 2023 was. A highlight was definitely getting to play at The Freakeasy's Kitty Kat Island on Saturday night to an amazing crowd and in front of…an articulated giant cat that shoots lasers! LAZER CAT.

I also had the opportunity to play a lot of the original tracks I'd been working on for the past year including one I did the weekend before the Burn and another I wrote specifically for the Burn. I hope you enjoy this journey! It's got a little something for everyone.

Tracklisting:
01 Nautik - Hold Up (Extended Mix)
02 kev/null, Rodney Dinkles - (unreleased)
03 kev/null - (unreleased)
04 kev/null - Love Burns (Original Mix)
05 kev/null - (unreleased)
06 iicchigo - NO TIME (Original Mix)
07 kev/null - (unreleased)
08 Mizzo - Bringin' '88 Back (Original Mix)
09 Brothers Of Funk - How We Do (Mizzo Remix)
10 kev/null - Lift Off (Original Mix)
11 Hankook - 303 (Original Mix)
12 Under Break - Seilou (Original Mix)
13 BURGOS - Scratch (Original Mix)
14 Anuschka, SevenG - Adrenaline Overdose (Original Mix)
15 Bad Legs, DA FISH - Everybody In The Club (Original Mix)
16 Woter, Criss Conflict - Gangsta (Death Come To a Gangster Mix)
17 Keith MacKenzie - (unreleased)
18 The Darrow Chem Syndicate - The Return Of The Living Bomb (Huda Hudia & DJ30A vs Kid Panel Remix)
19 Ondamike - Funky (VIP Mix)
20 kev/null, Adrian More - (unreleased)

kev/null - Live at The Freakeasy's Kitty Kat Island, Love Burn 2023

j9 Live at Heavy Petting Zoo: Frisky Winter Onesie Land
February 24, 2023
📍Brix, Oakland

✨Follow j9 at:
🪩 www.instagram.com/j9theangel/
🧸 www.soundcloud.com/j9theangel

✨Follow Disco Donutz / Heavy Petting Zoo:
🪩 www.instagram.com/discodonutz/
🧸 www.instagram.com/hpzartcar/

j9 - Live at Frisky Winter Onesie Land 2023

A Mix for an on line fundraising event entitled Unison 5.   This is some dark funky broken ghetto techno.    That's my best description.  There is an edge to this mix, it's not for everyone but perfect for these troubling times.

Live Mixes

Unison5 re-recorded

Every week since 2010, we feature exclusive house, breakbeat, and drum 'n' bass mixes from our own roster of DJs as well as from Krafty Kuts, Ardalan, Yo Speed, Left/Right, A.Skillz, Plump DJs, Elite Force, Slyde, and more.

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