Following on from last week, really enjoying the easy beats at the moment. We have another similar vibe with a variety of downtempo genres including some Uk Hip Hop thrown in for good measure...enjoy! 😎

Tranquilize Part 2 - 90bpm Lo-fi, roots, trip hop downtempo mix

In this episode we welcome guest Simone and discuss:
• Jah Shaka's death 
• Dub music and the roots it has in other music
• Caribbean Dance culture
• Small Axe: Lovers Rock dance scene
• Community in Caribbean culture
• Getting wary of social media
• Dating being a played out subject but still being talked about every week on podcasts
• Then we talk for half an hour about dating
• Wasting money on dates
• Nicola Sturgeon' must have stepped down due to Peter Murrell's arrest
• Windrush scandal compensation scandal
• Getting a passport from your parents Country
• David Choe's exposing his sexual abuse on his own potcast willingly, seemingly unprompted
• Netflix keeping or removing the BEEF project
• To remove the artist from the artist or not
• Children talking to their parents
• Thabo Besta and Dr Nandipha's mad prison break situation
• #StavrosSays : Tales from the Plantation Episode 50 [https://linktr.ee/talesfromtheplantation]


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ESN #403 : The Swine Merchant Episode (Feat. Simone)

One of the first interviews ever given by Guerrilla Nature, conducted by DJ, journalist and historian Simon Jack on 23rd January 2013 using just a mobile phone. the quality is rough but the content provides a throwback to the viewpoints held then and the circumstances that led to that perspective.

2013 - 07 - 23 Raw Unedited Guerrilla Nature Interview with Simon Jack

picture perfect - lil simz
treat em' right/witness - chubb rock & roots manuva
giving up - julie grant
charity - virgin insanity
revelation - the rimshots
fuego y alma - snarky puppy & susana baca
mork & mindy - sleaford mods
up above the rock - ray bryant
bonus track:
baby - os mutantes

late.nite.mama.don't.let.your.babies.grow.up.to.be...

link to original - https://soundcloud.com/roots-manuva/too-cold?si=f3c7dcda7de94e7488a9c42cfe349a53&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

roots manuva - too cold (outli3r bootleg)

Close To Witness- The Cure v Roots Manuva (Lion NCL Mashup)

My last mixtape is already over five years old (god damn it!)
It was time to dust of my decks and mix a few tracks again. In my mixtapes I usually played a lot of hip hop, funk, soul, ghetto funk, glitch hop and bass music. Anyone who has seen me in clubs, back in the days ;-) knows that I also like to play house and electronic dance music.
That's why I decided to do something not as usual.
Enjoy my latest mix and have a good time!
Cheers Simon
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Sorry I Am Late – Kollektiv Turmstrasse (Lady Waks Edit)
Turn Up – Dub Pistols (Jason Laidback Remix)
Organized Notes (Original Mix) – Karol XVII and MB Valance 
Gimme Some Keys – David Herrlich (David Herrlich Remix)
Break Of Dawn – The Sponges feat. Skratch Bastid & Smalltown Djs 
The Reason – Kyle Watson
Hit The Road Jack – Ill Phil & Lorenzo
Hipcats – ATFC & David Penn
Push It- Scotty Boy
The Ratchet Express – Kyle Watson & The Sponges 
Like Me – Case Of The Mondays
Get The Get – Roots Manuva (Mia Dora Remix)

Not As Usual -  Mix

We made a cheeky booty!

We took the instrumental Nightmares On Wax remix of our release Cruise Control and added a Roots Manuva acapella and have been using it as a bit of a secret weapon for the last few months.

After much discussion we think you guys should have it too!

If you don't have Soundcloud or would like the wav version of this track, get it from my Bandcamp here: https://d-funk.bandcamp.com/track/cruise-control-now-vs-roots-edit-free-download

The original Cruise Control release features the vocal talents of @mysdiggi and mixes from Nightmares On Wax, Basement Freaks and Doris & Dazzla. It's was released on both vinyl & digital on Jam City Records in 2021. 

Listen to the original here... 
soundcloud.com/d-funk/sets/mr-doris-d-funk-cruise-control

There's still a few copies on the 12" vinyl available (but not many): 
https://jamcityrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cruise-control
https://jamcity.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/jcity015/mr-doris-d-funk-cruise-control-feat-mysdiggi
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D-Funk
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Free Download

Mr Doris & D-Funk - 'Cruise Control' (NOW Vs Roots Edit) ***Free Download***

IIWII S01E28 25052024

1. Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada (Danny Krivit Edit)
2. The Roots - Walk Alone
3. Roots Manuva - Witness (24hrDJ Edit)
4. Mungo’s Hi-Fi - Pulsating Dub
5. Mungos Hi-Fi - Raggamuffin rock
6. Joaquim Plossu - Geologist Dub
7. Chris Isaac - Dubbed Out Games (Trentemoller Mix)
8. Bruce Springsteen - State Trooper (Trentemoller Remix)
9. Gregor Salto - Mas Que Nada (Gregor’s Respect To The Masters Mix)
10. Auggie - Pieces Of Peace (SKALA Remix)
11. Magic System & Francis Mercer - Premier Gaou (Nitefreak Remix)
12. Javier Logares - Silicon Drift (Roman Flugel Remix)
13. Jules Wells - Dreamer
14. Phuture - Acid Trax (Kink Remix)
15. Marc Romboy & Stephan Bodzin - The Alchemist (Mark Romboy Remix)
16. Fatboy Slim - Star 69 (Noir Remix)
17. Marco Bailey - Full Steam
18. March D & Buitrago - The Party
19. The Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy, Hey Girl (Kink Remix)
20. Insider - Something Flash
21. Kink - Cloud Generator
22. Slam - Azure Pt2
23. Evasion - Alright Here
24. London Elektricity - Different Drum
25. Nu Tone - System (Matrix & Futurebound Remix)
26. The Cinematic Orchestra - To Build  A Home

IIWII S01E28 25052024

30/07/2024
[voix/vocals : Roots Manuva - Join the Dots (feat. Chali 2na)]

Join the Dots [Roots Manuva RMX}

Sometimes I .... $$$

Remix of one of my all time favourite tune, Witness by Roots Manuva
Reposted as last one got taken down

Connor - 1 Hope 1 Quest (Connor Witness Remix)

"Force", the 6th track in the set, is pure Aries, unbound and untamed. But we don't live in a vacuum. Neptune has just entered Aries, the last time Neptune was in in this fire sign was during the American Civil War in the 1860s. Saturn will also enter Aries this year. Neptune. Illusion, spirituality, and redemption. Saturn. Time, making it real, where the rubber hits the road. Pluto, planet of power/control as well as transformation, is in Aquarius, the sign of universal brotherhood. Given all that is happening, it's up to us as to decide how we want to use these energies, or perhaps more accurately, how we can be vehicles through which the higher expression of these energies can manifest.

Cover art from one of the "Hands Off" protests held on 5 April. Opening track includes the the closing remarks of US Senator Cory Booker at the end of his 24+ hour marathon speech.

Zodiac Signs Aries Volume 8 Tracklist
00:00 Redemption - Skyecatcher 
2:00 Digital soldier (Intro) – Waterstyle
03:38 Brotherhood feat. KRSA - Savages y Suefo
06:30 Osiris Awakens (ft. Mohama Saz) – Yugen Blakrok
10:04 New Light (Azaleh Remix) - Vanilla, Zeb Samuels, Azaleh
13:00 Force (Original Mix) – Damian Lazarus, Jojo Abot
17:59 Maddinger - Monologue, RoyGreen & Protone
19:39 Blind Spot – Spoq
24:25 Transformation To God (Original Mix) – Innellea, Jay Starr
27:10 Thrill Me (Marsbeing Remix) - Max Freegrant & Jerome Isma-Ae
30:11 Mad World (Mojo Filter Cosmotronic Re-Love) – Michael Andrews, Gary Jules
36:35 Out of Sight (Original Mix) – Mâhfoud
40:25 Evolution of Cities (Second Sky & Thomas Blondet Remix) - AUditors Domination
43:37 Saint Shiz feat.  Bahinyon, Ty Healy  & Louis  Cypher – 1st Blood
48:34 Divine Image – King Shi
54:48 Cast No Stones – Dday One
59:04 Where My Mind Is At (Original Mix) - Roots Manuva, Deckwrecka, Skitz

Zodiac Signs Aries Volume 8


Ok so hear me out...This one's a little different. 

We've been working on 'Two Tokes' for a couple months now, it kind of took on a life of it's own through the creative process. With previous collaborations, B.Helix and myself have done large sections and meshed them together, with this one we wanted to use a different formula. Six sections, three from both of us, alternating through the course of the mix. Starting off with an abstract mesh of samples (TF?) from myself, melding into a delicious tune from The Cinematic Orchestra featuring Roots Manuva, which kind of sets the tone for the journey. Abstract 7 is more of a Cinematic Journey of Sound, utilizing various cultural sounds and styles. Both of us tried to meet each others styles halfway, delving into hip hop, lyrical flavors, driving middle eastern sounds, live, big room tracks, deep vocals, complex drums, deep and trippy breakdowns, ambient sounds with spoken word, original production from B. Helix and various tracks peppered with eclectic samples to add a bit of flavor. 

Our Magnus Opus as a duo thus far I believe.

We Didn't really have a plan going in as to the overall feel of the session but it began to take shape as the set evolved. 'Two Tokes' is an auditory trip, a journey of sound. Take the time to listen all the way through if you can and you'll see what we mean. Hope you enjoy the ride, we enjoyed the creative process.


As always, thanks for listening! Let us know what you think in the comments and give a like and share if you enjoyed the ride.

Cheers, 

Sw3rv3 👊🎧

Hat tip to Don't Look for the very fitting design work. Check out Don’t Look on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/rjJbgFAjKdKiFkfY6 

Check out B. Helix on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/ewBXDmeFobzudAST9

Part 1 (Sw3rv3)
Only Fear of Death - Tupac (Whats Wrong?)
TF? - Sw3rv3
All things to all men - Roots Manuva, The Cinematic Orchestra
Not Alone - Marble Elephant
Bliss - Marble Elephant
Number 1310 (interlude) - Dacamera
Spoken - Hidden Orchestra
Western Isles - Hidden Orchestra

Part 2 (B.Helix)
Lil Mufukuz (feat. DOOM) - DOOM, Dabrye
Teardrop (mazaruni dub one) - Massive Attack
Wonderland - Warp Technique Maps (kodak to graph rmx) - Emancipator

Part 3 (Sw3rv3)
The Aquatic Garden of Eden - Celestial Delights, Shpongle
What is Time - sample
The World of the Rave - sample
Strange Planet - Shpongle, Astrix
Footsteps - Sample 
Divine Moments of Truth - Shpongle
Tongue Cut - Dacamera
Fibrillations - Earl Grey

Part 4 (B.Helix)
Crossing Over- B. Helix
The Great Sky Lodge- Deya Dova
Algiers Express- The Spy From Cairo
Dusted Compass (phutureprimitive rmx)- The Human Experience

Part 5 (Sw3rv3)
Of the Heavens - Avari
Dark Paths - Vacant & BeauUK
Still - Hidden Orchestra
Sunu - The Human Experience, Rising Appalachia
To Build a Home - The Cinematic Orchestra

Part 6 (B.Helix)
intro- Adagio-Senbei, SLUMB, Aurus
What I Can Do(Savej Rmx)- Saturna, Contra
Pledians- Daggz, Lowcation
Hot Hands and the Cornish Sample- Thriftworks
Jaipur- Mah Ze Tar, Akriza
Evoke-Contra, Saturna
Poetry In Motion-ATTYA, Finnoh
outro- Adagio (fxd)

Abstract Series _07 (B.Helix & Sw3rv3) 'Two Tokes'

Roots Manuva "Witness to fitness" / Tom Jones "Unusual" instrumental / Flossy MASHEDUP

Retrofuturisme afrotronique.
Stealing mechanism for creative fun,
Outsider muzak ist da Revolution !
Sampling & plus depuis 1993.

6 Musicy type genres- world, indie, indietronica, cross genre/open format.

Labels & Producers feel free to reach out if you're interested in having your music or mixes featured in one of our digital shows or live events!

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Electronic music mix series/podcast, listed on a wide range of platforms. Geared towards delivering a diverse mix of genre's and talents from across the nation and globe. Helping to bring Electronic music to the masses in the U.S. and across the world!

I believe that there's no such thing as one favourite genre, just one for whatever mood I’m in....It's all about the music, all about the bounce, all about the vibe....🙌🔥

MF Doom "Butter softy, leather flossy, fatty juggy"

Leicester born and bred rapper. Formerly part of M'lester Gritty Committee with that legendary Disebeats, Task 1, Comms 1, Synopsis and Gobshite.

Now independent. Newer material available through major platforms.



Sydney-based, British born DJ, D-Funk has amassed a fair few achievements in his 25-years on the decks. Making his club debut at The Depot in Bristol in 1995, he’s gone on to DJ all over the world, playing notable sets at Space Ibiza and Ministry Of Sound and released on labels including Sunday Best and Bombstrikes. 

Getting his first set of decks at 14, Doug initially fell for the sounds of jungle and techno before a night dancing to house icon Tony De Vit in 1997 turned him towards the slinkier sounds of house music. 

His DJ career began to take off during his time at university in Wolverhampton where he started to pick up gigs at the Canal Club and Mezzanine, playing alongside DJs including Joey Negro, Mr Fingers, Scott Bond and Lisa Lashes, before a move to the South-Coast town of Bournemouth led him to eventually start his own night ‘Break Da House’ in 2004. 

The night took off, attracting big names including The Stanton Warriors and Plump DJs and eventually led to D-Funk’s first release, the ‘Electrotek’ EP after Dub Pistols headlined one night and Barry Ashworth from the band decided to release Doug’s music on his Westway label. The track found its way onto a TV ad in Portugal, as well as becoming a mainstay on Kiss FM’s breakbeat chart and gave Doug the confidence to pursue a career as a producer as well as a DJ, eventually leading to releases on Adapted Records and Ghetto Funk among countless other labels over the next 15 years. 

Moving to Sydney Australia in 2009, Doug started his label Upstart Music, releasing his own productions alongside tracks from the likes of Crackerz & Jam, Niko & Lyall and Rogue Robot and later started the funk label Grits N Gravy alongside friend and funk producer Philly Blunt, with the label winning the ‘Best Label’ award at Perth Dance Music Awards in 2010. 

Since living in Sydney, Doug has held down residencies at The World Bar and The Standard/Middlebar for the best part of a decade, as well as regular slots at Sash, Ivy, Goros, Hugos and many others. He’s played events for high profile companies such as Blackberry, Telstra, Jagermeister,  Sydney Cricket Ground & Saatchi & Saatchi. But there was still demand for him back on the side of the world and he regularly returned to Europe to play at Space Ibiza (including a set at the penultimate night of Carl Cox’s Revolution party) as well as touring in the UK, Europe, Asia and Canada. 

Now 25 years into his career, Doug is about to mark the 10th anniversary of his label Grits ‘N’ Gravy, with a compilation due this year mixed by himself and Philly Blunt, and has been busy producing house, hip hop and nu-disco with his current production partner Mr Doris.

Website: http://www.dfunk.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dfunkbreaks
Insta: https://www.instagram/dfunkbreaks
Bandcamp: https://d-funk.bandcamp.com/music
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6ZUH9yUJI74EASFVjviNVg

Techno & House Music Nerd. Please like, tag, share.

Cheers

@Connor2_o

Refined, polished, and skilled programming as well as mixing are consistent features of Skyecatcher’s shows. They are thoughtfully created, original, unique, deep, emotional and, above all, extremely eclectic. Skyecatcher weaves drum and bass, hip hop, organic house, and breaks, among other genres, creating an endless variety of musical journeys.

Dj, Reiki Master, Astrologer, and Karate/Taekwondo black belt. 

https://www.skyecatcher.com/

no life.
low life.
deserves to get shot in the head.
really likes soup.

Eloquently Saying Nothing is a weekly podcast discussing current events, politics & entertainment whilst answering listener questions and dealing with lifes big issues, all with a dash of humour.

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