SlowMo Lounge

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based in Johannesburg with the sole purpose of unearthing quality nu-disco, slow-mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa. 

Held at an ever-popular bar called Kitcheners in Braamfontein, the project plays host to a variety of well-known, up-and-coming and stalwart deejays with one thing in common, an ear for quality music. 

In this mix, resident DJ Kongisto delivers just the kind of sound you'd expect to hear during an evening with the Slow Mo Lounge crew. 

It is also a lead up to the upcoming event on the 08th August 2014. See you on the floor!

Tracklist: 

1.   I Need Your – Robot 84
2.   Never -78 Edits 
3.   James - LTJ Experience  
4.   People – LTJ Experience
5.   Love X Love (LNTG Remix) – George Benson
6.   Makes The World Go Round - 78 Edits 
7.   Lovely Day – LNTG
8.   Cobra Woman – The Revenge
9.   Remember the time - Louis La Roche Remix
10. Express yourself – LTJ Experience 
11. Promise me- Deadly Sins
12. Catch me out – Duff Disco 
13. Hard – Rayko
14. You will know - LTJ Experience




Slow Mo Lounge Vol04: DJ Kongisto

Slow mo lounge 21 November 2014  Kitcherners Braamfontein

Track ID's

01 Slimkid3 -I Know, Didn't I (feat. Darondo)
02 Duff Disco - You Wish
03 Disco tech - Get Lifted
04 Lewis Parker - Shark
05 Damu The Fudgemunk - Try a lil skillfulness
06 Lewis parker - glass link 4
07 Damu The Fudgemunk - Truly get yours (Instrumental)
08 Dj Butcher - Shake your body
09 The Cosmic Playerz - Get It Right (Original Mix)
10 Amberflame - Subzero (D-Pulse Remix)
11 Syclops - jump bugs
12 Club 69-Unique  Is What You Are (New York Underground Mix)
13 Disco Boogie Classics - Jump To The Edit

SlowMoloungeVol05byVitamin Disco

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based in Johannesburg with the sole purpose of unearthing quality nu-disco, slow-mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa. 

Held at an ever-popular bar called Kitcheners in Braamfontein, the project plays host to a variety of well-known, up-and-coming and stalwart deejays with one thing in common, an ear for quality music.

In this mix, Soweto born resident DJ Kongisto gives us a taste of the types of grooves that go down at a Slow Mo Lounge event.

It is also a lead up to the upcoming event on the 21st November 2014. See you on the floor!

1.	Sister Sledge- Baby, You Fooled Around (LNTG Rework)
2.	The Owl – Feel Good
3.	Marvin Gaye – Inner City Blues (Ben Gomori’s Edit)
4.	Sixth Avenue Express – Deeper Love
5.	CHIC – Thinking Of You
6.	Late Nite Tuff Guy – One Nite In The Disco 
7.	Change – Hold Tite (LNTG Re-edit) 
8.	The Trammps – The Night The Lights Went Out
9.	Jane Vanderbilt – Wishing On A Star (Yan Garen Remix)
10.	Minnie Riperton – Inside My Love (Darren Daz Rework)
11.	LTJ Experience- Keep Yourself Together 
12.	Cilly & Pilly – I Get Lifted (Cilly & Pilly Edit)
13.	Michael McDonald – Keep Forgettin (Peter Zohdy’s Cheese  
        On The Dance Floor Edit)
14.	Marvin Gaye – Just Like Music (Karizma’s Booty Remix)


Slow Mo Lounge Vol07: DJ Kongisto

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based in Johannesburg with the sole purpose of unearthing quality nu-disco, slow-mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa.

In the 9th volume of the mix series we feature resident deejay Kongisto. 

1.	Come On Baby (Original Mix) – 78 Edits
2.	Take Your Time (Original Mix) – Hotbox
3.	Doing Alright (Original Mix) – 78 Edits
4.	Marvin’s Gangsta Groove (Hotbox’s Re – rub) – Hotbox
5.	Breathe (Original Mix) – Hotbox
6.	Keep Forgettin (LNTG Rework) – Micheal McDonald
7.	Set Adrift (Original Mix) – Low Slung
8.	Emotion (Original Mix) - Hotbox
9.	Rapture (Dupont & Daelo rework) - Blondie 
10.	Just can’t give you up – 78 Edits


Slow Mo Lounge Vol. 9: DJ Kongisto

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based in Johannesburg with the sole purpose of unearthing quality nu-disco, slow-mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa.

In the 11th Volume of the mix series, we feature resident deejay Vitamin Disco.

SlowMoLoungeVol11byVitaminDisco

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based in Johannesburg with the sole purpose of unearthing quality nu-disco, slow-mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa.

In this special edition of the mix series we feature resident deejay Kongisto

Kongisto x Slow Mo Lounge (SML Edition)

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based in Johannesburg with the sole purpose of unearthing quality nu-disco, slow-mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa.

In this festive edition of the mix series, resident deejay Kongisto shows appreciation for the support that was shown at "Tis The Season For Disco" - an event that was held on the 18 December 2015, at Kitcheners,                       a popular pub in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.  

Kongisto X Slow Mo Lounge (Festive Edition)

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based in Johannesburg with the sole purpose of unearthing quality nu-disco, slow-mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa.

In the 12th Volume of the mix series, we feature resident deejay Kongisto


Kongisto X Slow Mo Lounge

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based at Kitchener’s Carvery Bar in Braamfontein,  Johannesburg. Its sole purpose is to unearth quality nu-disco, slow mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa.

In this special edition of the mix series, we pay homage to the genre and its artists as a whole, we also show appreciation to its followers respectively. 

The mix features resident SML deejay & founder Kongisto. 


Slow Mo Lounge (Nu Look Edition)

From May 2014 to date, the Slow Mo Lounge has been dedicated and instrumental in unearthing quality nu-disco, slow-mo and deep house sounds, to a music-hungry South Africa.

The Slow Mo Lounge is the brainchild of South African, Neo Makongoza (Kongisto), an avid music collector of diverse and equally unique musical taste. His roots include Hip Hop, Nu Jazz, Drum and Bass, Deep + Classic House as well as 70s Disco and RnB.

The SML team plays host to resident DJs from different spectrums, they have been carefully chosen and are dedicated to introducing South Africa’s EDM and club-culture to a new sound – specialising mainly in slow-mo house, deep house and nu-disco edits, respectively. 

It's Spring, SML has made a comeback with a new look and an official Slow Mo Lounge page found on Facebook. The aim is to keep listeners updated on event dates, new music and best of all disco edits, deep house and the best slow-mo from around the globe (as offered through their quarterly podcasts).

Their home is none other than Kitcheners – a Johannesburg cross Braamfontein based sub-cultural hub that houses everything musically dynamic, contemporary and artistic. It is the port of call when it comes to tapping into South Africa’s club-going tapestry.

In this mix, we feature Kongisto in the mix.

#slowmolounge

SML Edition X Slow Mo Lounge (Nu Look Edition)

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based at Kitchener’s Carvery Bar in Braamfontein,  Johannesburg. Its sole purpose is to unearth quality nu-disco, slow mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa.

In this edition of the mix series,  resident SML deejay & founder Kongisto shares a unique blend of original disco music, age-old favourites, beatdown soul, classic disco and the some of the                              latest slow-mo edits in his diverse collection.

It is also inspired by 70s and 80s Disco music, chunky baseline driven deep disco house  as well as some of the most renowned pop-hits of that era. And delivers on a 90-110BPM groove - the kind of soundtrack that flavours any #slowmolounge opening set or sundowner session.

SlowMoLoungeVol14byKongisto

2016 was nothing less than a discotheque inferno for the #slowmolounge - this year promises to be nothing short of funky, slow mo inspired and full of scorching deep house inspirations to keep us dancing through out. 

To kick off the New Year, we have a Nu-Year Edition mix inspired by one of the genres we specialize in: Nu- Disco.

The mix features brand spanking new tracks from the likes of Hot Mood, The Silver Rider, Thoma Cher, DJ Steef and Doc Jam to name a few. As well as disco classic household names like Randy Crawford, First Choice, Sister Sledge, CHIC and Whitney Houston.

Mixed by resident Kongisto, this is a 2hr jam-packed session that'll have you jiving right through the year, while giving you a sample of what to expect from the crew.

Happy New Year from all of us at Slow Mo Lounge.

Slow Mo Lounge X Nu Year Edition

The Slow Mo Lounge is a series of events based at Kitchener’s Carvery Bar in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Its sole purpose is to unearth quality nu-disco, slow mo and deep house sounds to a music hungry South Africa.

SML returns with a healthy dose of original classic soul, 70s disco selections and nu-disco edits inspired by that era, all played at a groovy tempo by resident deejay & founder Kongisto.

The mix is a nostalgic walkthrough of music we all grew up on. It is inspired by long drives with our folks with this type of music as the soundtrack, or even the feeling of crate digging through their collections and catching warm, vinyl grooves from some of the yesteryears generation's musical pulse-setters. Basically, it's all the things that make us  #slowmolounge and we hope you enjoy them.

SlowMoLoungeVol15byKongisto

The #slowmolounge is a series of events based at Kitchener’s Carvery Bar in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Its sole purpose is to unearth a quality nu-disco, slow mo and deep house sound to a music hungry South Africa.

The SML Edition is an intermission in the mixed podcast series. It serves to celebrate the slow mo and disco edits genre holistically, that means it’s a little longer than our usual offer with a variety of track selections to help show appreciation for the diversity the genres brings.

In this edition, we feature Chuggin Edits. Hailing from Essex (UK), resident for The Last Days Of Shoreditch in London, Chuggin Edits, is no stranger to the depth and infectious groove of slow mo as a genre.

As dynamic a producer as he is a DJ, Chuggin Edits relentlessly continues to deliver on scorching, floor banging edits, inspired by the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Loose Change, and Stephanie Mills to name a few. His production credits include Deep Sense, FKR, Alpaca Edits, Masterworks Music and Boutade Musique (again, to name a few).

Gary Poulter AKA Chuggin Edits plays an exclusive Slow Mo Lounge mix, setting the bar high and the tempo low at a head-nodding, appreciative 92 - 105BPM, respectively. Love from Essex via South Africa.

SlowMoLoungeSMLEdition X ChugginEdits

Chuggin Edits x Slow Mo Lounge (SML Edition)

South African pioneers of all things disco, slow and editorial, Slow Mo Lounge, have launched a new look for 2018.

To celebrate, they've enlisted the sounds of Essex-based, slow burner aficionado, Chuggin Edits, who has dropped a really groovy, soul-inspired mix. 

In Gary's words, the mix is maxed out at 96 bpm. Featuring music from Karm ,Vigi, James Rod, Folamour, as well as Jo Wallace and Ashley Beadle's super-label Ram Rock. 

Producer and DJ, Chuggin Edits, is a resident for The Last Days Of Shoreditch in London and is no stranger to the depth and infectious groove of slow mo as a genre.

As dynamic a button basher as he is a selector, Chuggin Edits relentlessly continues to deliver on scorching, floor banging edits, inspired by the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Loose Change, and Stephanie Mills to name a few. His production credits include Deep Sense, FKR, Alpaca Edits, Masterworks Music and Boutade Musique (again, to name a few).

Welcome back Chuggs! South Africa loves you.

SlowMoLounge x Chuggin Edits (Nu-Look Mix)

Chuggin Edits x Slow Mo Lounge (Nu-Look Edition)

Hello, 2018! Here's a 2hr  #slowmolounge set featuring the best in old and new-school, editorial and original, disco for your ears. 

The mix features 100% raw disco sensations from The Trammps, Sharon Brown, Change, Sister Sledge, Poopee & The NY Squirrels, Minnie Ripperton, Ed Wizard and more. Mixed by SML founder, DJ Kongisto.

Kongisto has been rocking dancefloors for over a decade now. From deejaying at award shows and iconic bars in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, to opening for international acts like Charles Webster, this Soweto born selector knows how to get a party started and keep it that way. 

His musical styles range from beatdown soul, disco classics and rarities, deep house, nu-disco, slow-mo edits and nu-jazz (to name a few).

Enjoy his mix and a happy New Year, from all of us at Slow Mo Lounge.

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Kongisto x Slow Mo Lounge (Nu- Year Edition)

Essex-based, nu-disco aficionado, Chuggin Edits and South African stalwart DJ Kongisto, have collaborated for a new mix in the series.  

Taking deejaying disciplines from both sides of the planet, the mix is a  96 - 101bpm soundscape, covering the best in new and classic nu-disco. It is jam-packed with slow burners.

Kongisto says: I'm personally excited about this project, the genre both Gary and I enjoy and produce, has created a borderless society driven by its most passionate source, music. I've learnt so much from Gary, doing this mix is more than an honour, it's a privilege. 

Producer and DJ, Chuggin Edits, is no stranger to the depth and infectious groove of slow mo as a genre and relentlessly continues to deliver on scorching, floor banging edits, inspired by the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Loose Change, and Stephanie Mills to name a few. His production credits include Deep Sense, FKR, Alpaca Edits and Masterworks Music (again, to name a few).

Love from South Africa and the UK.

Chuggin Edits x Slow Mo Lounge

New York-based, slow-mo house legend, DJ P-SOL, is in the Slow Mo Lounge, alongside South African founder DJ Kongisto, with a brand new mix for the series.

It's a 3hr journey with P-SOL and Kongisto, inspired by hip hop, nu-disco reworks, and disco rarities along the way.

Kongisto says: Patrick and I have two things in common: a love for nu-disco and a commitment to creating a borderless society driven by its most passionate source, music. It’s a dream come true to share music with such a respected contributor and the world (especially South Africa).

Patrick Sullivan, aka P-SOL, is a trusted name for all things chunky, floor-friendly, and editorial. Under the alias, he has released his music on various labels such as Editorial Wax, Hot Digits, Groove Democracy, Masterworks Music, Discodat, Los Grandes, Wall of Fame and more - with multiple chart-topping releases and singles in the nu-disco and rework scene.

Adding to his body of work is a firm belief that music is the one form of expression that can break down all barriers; and bring people from all walks of life together for one reason: to enjoy life. 

The first hour and a half features DJ P-SOL. The second is Slow Mo Lounge founder and resident: DJ Kongisto. 

Love from Johannesburg and New York City.

P-SOL x Slow Mo Lounge

Russia-based, nu-disco and slow-mo powerhouse, Buzz Compass, is our next feature in the Slow Mo Lounge mix series, alongside South African founder DJ Kongisto.

They've collaborated on yet another 3hr soundscape driven by chunky nu-disco reworks, and slow-mo sounds, played at an 88 to 95BPM rhythmic speed.

Kongisto says: It's been quite an honour to play alongside such a prolific producer. My biggest privilege is being able to connect with people from countries outside of my own with a common purpose, it's almost like sharing a language. For Andrey and I, it was a love for Deep and Slow-Mo House as well as Disco that brought us together - proving once again that music is a borderless society - something I'd like to harness with every release.

Buzz Compass, aka Andrey Bychenkov, is a producer and DJ who hails from St. Petersburg Russia. Since 1997 Andrey has been the resident DJ in his native city of Ivanovo and Nizhny Novgorod where he has lived for a couple of years, honing his skills on the turntables. 

Now based in St. Petersburg, Buzz has been producing since 2011 with multiple releases on Glenview Records as well as three EPs on No More Hits Records. 

He has also released his own music on top labels such as Editorial, Whiskey Disco, Masterworks Music, Midnight Riot, Freedom Sessions and more. 

Andrey loves repping his country; Russia, never passing up an opportunity to spin natively and in neighbouring countries Belarus and Kazakhstan. An avid disco collector and lover, Buzz is always looking for local disco and house music artists to promote the Russian scene which is exemplary in his dynamic sets & mixes. 

From Russia and South Africa with love.

BuzzCompassXSlowMoLounge (SML Edition)

Buzz Compass X Slow Mo Lounge (SML Edition)

Testament to his name, Guillermo Gonzalez aka Hotmood, is ranked the world's *6th hottest nu-disco producer in 2018 (**Traxsource Honorary Accreditation). He also joins the Slow Mo Lounge mix series as the first artist to break 2019, alongside DJ Kongisto. 

Founder, Kongisto says:   'It's always awesome to connect with global stalwarts who celebrate slow-mo, editorial disco and disco as a genre of choice - collaborating with Hotmood was no exception. He is definitely one of my favourite producers, playing music alongside him is a dream come true.  Mexico has a lot in common with South Africa, sharing an ear and taste for the same quality music I hope makes that collective consciousness stronger. It's a borderless society'.

Hotmood's style reflects his productions , combining slo-mo boogie, groove laden disco, quality house, 70’s funk, and deep sounds; the Mexico-based producer/DJ is a real crowd setter, thanks to decades of deejaying and continental travel experience. 

Hotmood has played live for crowds  in Asia, Singapore,  Colombia, San Diego, Las Vegas, Houston, Los Angeles, Tijuana, Mazatlan, Playa Del Carmen, CDMX, Guadalajara, Mexicali and more.

Hotmood's production credits include: Starecreature * Whiskey Disco * Editorial Records * Discoweey * Masterworks * Whiskey Pickle * Hot Digits * De La Groove * SFSB * Deep Sense & * Spa In Disco *.

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