For this 2-hour takeover, The Alaia and @djrandyellis go back and forth on 30 minute sets, riding the smoothest roller coaster of r&b, jazz, modern soul, modern funk, g-funk, and beyond. No motion sickness here.

Special Delivery on Dublab Guest Takeover w/ The Alaia & DJ Randy Ellis

Last show of the year, and as tradition dictates it’s another episode to look back over the year but this time doing something a little bit different. Aswad sits down with Walla P (Voyage Funktastique/Prime Source), as they host an end of year review. Together they talk and share their favourite records covering LPs, 12", 7" and reissues. As you can expect there was a lot talk about, so expect plenty of music covered from the rich sounds of modern funk through to the classic signature grooves of British Jazz Funk.

S3 EP10 - Year In Review: 2021

** Original upload from 2013 ** 

It’s quite an honour to get an exclusive mix from an artist who you’ve been buying his records for 10+ years. Marc Mac of 4Hero fame (founded with Dego) and tons of other projects like Visioneers, Nu Era has been one of the most influential forces in all sorts of cutting edge British music; from Jungle, Broken Beat to Downtempo.

Marc always shares tons of absolute treasures on twitter (@MarcMac4Hero) so we asked him to make us a mix as part of our amazing Forgotten Treasures. He dug deep for this one and delivered a fantastic mix which he affectionately calls “Weird & Wonders”

Essential Listening!

Tracklist

MIMS Guest Mix: MARC MAC (4 Hero, Visioneers, Hipology / UK)

First episode of 2022 featuring the wonderful DJ/curator, Sam Don. Those of you might be familiar with Sam Don who is responsible for producing the great Lovers Rock/Soul compilation series — For The Love Of You (Athens Of the North). Sam Don and Aswad discuss the inspiration for the project and how it came to fruition. They also discuss the importance and significance of reggae music, and the influences of soul music into Lovers Rock. To wrap up the show, Aswad provides a tribute mix to give Sam Don and the Lovers Rock genre the send off they deserve.

S4 EP1 - Sam Don

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and guest Marc Fred
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)01/17/22: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-w-randy-ellis-marc-fred-17th-january-2022

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Marc Fred (NTS) 01.17.22

Aswad sits down with the wonderful talented Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer and Arranger — Isy Martin. Isy has an extensive history and story regarding his beginnings as a musician. Performing from a very young age, Isy Martin has worked with many artists including Marvin Gaye, Willie Hutch, Ray Charles, The Jackson’s, The Gap Band, Rufus, Norman Whitfield and the list goes on! Together, Aswad and Isy discuss and reflect on his past and also modern day activities with his latest release of ‘Rug Burns’ on Prime Time Records and Tapes and working with XL Middleton, Zackey Force Funk on the Modern Funk rework of his 80s cult boogie funk hit. As you can expect it’s a packed show with gems of story telling, new music, notable classics and a tribute mix to tie the bow.

S4 EP2 - Isy Martin

Arnheim's productions have long been a firm favorite of the Music is My Sanctuary crew, so we invited the Barbara Recordings honcho to do a special little guest mix for us. Much like with his production, he delivers.

From spacey beats to soulful house and everything in between, start the weekend off properly with a 60-minute journey through the sound of Arnheim!

TRACKLISTING

Typesun - Last Home (DJ Nature Remix)
Agent K - Hands
Domu feauturing Yolanda - Dangerous Times
Mark de Clive-Lowe - Brukstep (Atjazz Astro Remix)
The Colours That Rise featuring Andrew Ashong - The Juice 
Junior - Junior Gives Thanks
Mr. Fingers - Nodyahed
Steve Spacek featuring Natalie Slade - Plain Site
Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing (Simon Dark Keys Mix)
Marcus Strickland Twi-Life - Aim High

LINKS

Bandcamp: https://barbara.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbararecordings/ & https://www.instagram.com/arnheimmusic/

MIMS Guest Mix: Arnheim (Barbara Recordings, UK)

24 Hours of Vinyl 
Event series created in 2011 by the Music Is My Sanctuary collective

2022 edition presented as part of the Montreal Nuit Blanche
in collaboration with Transmission MTL, Shift Radio.
Recorded in Montreal on February 26-27th 2022 at Breakglass Studios.

ANDY WILLIAMS — DJ Set @ 24 Hours of Vinyl

Here at Studio Funk we are super stoked to have the wonderful Andre Gibson on this months show. The multi talented musician, singer and songwriter of Universal Togetherness Band. As you can expect we have a lot to discuss including the history surrounding the band, how it got started, early memories and performing on the notorious TV show, The Chicago Party at the CopHerBox II (1982). We also talk about Andre’s desire to continue to making music and his recent album ‘Movin On’. Plus the collaboration with The Numero Group to publish the unreleased material of Universal Togetherness Band many years later. It’s a full packed show and if that wasn’t enough we wrap up the episode with a Studio Funk Chicago Party featuring music by Jesus Wayne, Donnell Pitman, Universal Togetherness Band and many more!

S4 EP4 - Andre Gibson

On this months show we have author, producer, Grammy Award nominee — Jon Kirby. Jon Kirby was the Associate Editor at Wax Poetics (2007-2010) and currently provides A&R, Research and Development for The Numero Group. On the show we go to great lengths to discuss the first discoveries of UTB/Andre Gibson and how their friendship led to an on-going partnership. Plus the beginnings of the ‘Ultra High Frequencies: The Chicago Party’, history and experience surrounding Chicago and what it truly means to be working for a great organisation like the Numero Group. To wrap up the show, a tribute mix is included showcasing some of the great music featured on the Numero Group releases where Jon’s direction is applied.

S4 EP5 - Jon Kirby

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis (Patrick Adams Tribute Set) and special guest Jo La Tengo
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)07/04/22: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-4th-july-2022

Mint Condition w Jo La Tengo and a Patrick Adams Tribute (NTS) 07.04.22

Studio Funk - podcast show created and hosted by Aswad. Showcasing his discoveries, music collection, and interviews the leading names in modern funk and soul.