Erik Hz Mixography

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We are just about wrapped up on the Breakfast of Champions mixes but we've been saving some of the best! This week, we are featuring our very own Cowboy, Erik Hz (@strokeagenius) with a bumping and driving house mix!

Here's what he had to say about the mix.
"This mix was super fun, and the support of so many listeners during my set was honestly more than I could have hoped for.  Virtual or not, I felt like the vibe that is unique to Breakfast of Champions was alive and well that day, even in virtual form.   I love and miss all of your faces, and can't wait to reconnect in person!"

More from Erik Hz:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/strokeagenius
Mixcloud: https://mixcloud.com/erikfreeman1
Facebook: https://facebook.com/DJErikHz
Instagram: https://instagram.com/erikhertz

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Erik Hz RIPEcast Live at Breakfast of Champions 2021

We've got another incredible Ghost Ship 2013 mix for you on this week's episode of the RIPEcast. This round goes to Erik Hz, and he's serving up booty shaking tech house. 

About this mix Mr. Hz has the following words:
 
"Party the World has ever seen. I think that it’s safe to say that now. Tickets are not cheap, and the reputation of the event, has lead our attendees to expect the best.  This year’s event felt like we were really in the Big Leagues, the sound system I was to play on, was both exciting and intimidating (it broke two windows during sound check!), and I was on first.    

With all of that considered,  I felt it was my responsibility to make good use of the big sound and play some music that would give the right start to the night.  I had an amazing experience mixing this, and I feel like I got a lot right.   By the time I stepped off the Unimog, the place was filled with Smiling Faces and the best party I have ever had the pleasure of being part of, was well underway. I hope you like it.

Thank You for Listening."

Erik Hz Live at Ghost Ship 2013

This is a bit of something different, the idea was to do something like an old-school mixtape,  constantly building the energy.   Like one giant build up of pressure and explosion of sound.  It goes through a lot of genres, and that was the plan.  It’s dark and full of some really great music,  I hope you enjoy it. - Erik_Hz

For more information on Erik visit www.ErikHz.com.

Artwork by www.jempanufnik.com

Erik_Hz RIPEcast

To be a bit melodramatic, this mix
was a cathartic journey of sorts for me to make. Personally I was going through one of the most difficult periods of transition I have ever had.  Basically everything I knew was changed and I was gearing up to leave the
Bay Area indefinitely.  I felt there was something left to be said to the Bay Area.   This is what came out as a result.   It's a perfect representation of myself as a DJ.   Half TechHouse Half Breaks and Mixed in a way that I think is different and hopefully interesting.  This is something I'll be listening to for years come.  For me it's 20+ years in the making.

ErikHz RIPEcast - A Parting Shot

Breakfast of Champions is my happy place. It’s where I was first introduced to what sure seemed like my long, lost friends. The kind of people that were not out looking for the good time, they made the good time happen. It wasn’t an over-hyped, over-priced, over-too-early club night...this was real fun for ten dollars and it’s not going to end until you cry “Uncle”! This mix is what closing the tenth anniversary of the madness that is B.O.C. should sound like to me. Pure Madness! - Erik_Hz

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Erik_Hz Live from Breakfast of Champions 2010

Martha is for Lovers: Inspired by BurningMan 2011

This mix was conceived on Martha, like many things. If you don't know Martha, don't worry she still loves you. You see, she once was a minivan, before mutating into one of the best seats on the Playa. 

Martha, like all Space Cowboys, wears many hats. Need a place to rest your aching feet?  Martha's got you covered. Need a ride to the party? Martha's got you covered. Want a place to put your stuff?  Martha's got you covered. Need to get your stuff somewhere? Martha's got you covered. Need a nap? Martha's got you covered. And sometimes.....Martha is for Lovers.

I'd like to dedicate this mix to all of the Marthas out there. Those that help with all of the setup and teardown, the people who donate their speakers, gear, expertise, and, most of all, their time. Committing to long hours with no pay is what it takes to make the best sh*t happen. I have been exceedingly blessed by your support and it's time you got the recognition you deserve. 

Thank You, you know who you are. - Erik_Hz

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Erik Hz - Martha Is for Lovers

Recorded live at Midway, San Francisco January 1, 2017 at Space Cowboys Breakfast of Champions.

Erik Hz RIPEcast BoC 2017 - 01 - 11

Erik Hz RIPEcast Space Force

First, if you are listening on iTunes, I highly suggest you press command-t and watch the visualizer with this mix.  It goes crazy for this, Trust me!!! ;-)

I know it's becoming cliche' to say it, but I look forward to BOC all year long.  As soon as I'm done with one, I'm thinking about the next. This year I got a really great time slot (thank you!), 3PM inside on the main stage of Mighty right after Plaza De Funk.  

Plaza had just tore up the floor with a lively breaks set, and past experience has taught me that the inside stage is the place for the people that want to suspend disbelief in the day, and continue to party into the darkness of night.  This fantasy land was RIPE for some mental music and I played a lush, dare I say, epic mix of genres which I think went over quite well.  I had a blast, it felt like the perfect sound for the afternoon, I hope everyone feels this as much as I did. - Erik_Hz

Artwork courtesy of www.jempanufnik.com

Erik_Hz Live from Breakfast of Champions 2013

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.

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Unison5 re-recorded

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