I knew it wouldn't take too long after our full length collab album 'FUSION DANCE', follow up remix album 'FUSION REBORN', and post album single 'SHEEEESH!!' before @that-andy-guy and myself set out to make some more material together. This track more or less started as a solo endeavor, that I then approached Andy about adding some solos to towards the middle/back half of the track. We both went silly though, so take your bets on who did what! 

This may or may not be leading up to another album, idk I have too many in the works!

Jazzberry Jam (feat. That Andy Guy)

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I made this song for West Coast Swing. Enjoy! It has a steady backbeat throughout and sits at a very comfortable tempo of 85 BPM, making it a good one for warmup and practice. May the hypnotic and catchy Chill Pop vocals get as stuck in your head as they have in mine. 

C#m, 85 BPM

Stop Pretending

For our tenth release, we welcome Kirk Paxman. A DJ and producer from Leeds, UK, he is influenced by the vibrant scene of the late 90s and early 2000s. Kirk seeks to blend classic and contemporary sounds, creating sonic experiences with nostalgia and innovation. On our NTN010 release "Splash," Kirk Paxman delivers a three-track EP. 

"Splash" is an electrifying techno track that immerses listeners in a pulsating rhythm. With its rolling drums driving the energy forward, the track features dynamic synth stabs that create a vibrant soundscape. Layered with captivating vocal snippets, "Splash" builds intensity and evokes a sense of euphoria, making it perfect for the dance floor. 

"Chidori" is a mesmerizing techno track that kicks off with rolling, groovy beats that instantly draw you in. The pulsating rhythms are complemented by a powerful main driving synth that gradually builds throughout the track, creating an immersive sonic journey. Enhanced by intricate sound layers and atmospheric effects, "Chidori" takes listeners on a captivating ride, perfect for setting the mood on the dance floor and keeping the energy flowing.

"Fusion Dance" is a high-energy techno track that captivates from the first beat. Featuring driving rhythms that propel the listener into a state of movement, the track incorporates infectious vocal stabs that add an electrifying layer to the experience. With its seamless blend of pulsating beats and dynamic sound elements, "Fusion Dance" is designed to ignite the dance floor and keep the energy flowing.

NTN010 | Splash EP
Release date: 01 - May - 2025

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Splash EP

Fusion Dance

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Fusion Dance (Original Mix) [Nineteen92 Records]

Chidori

Chidori (Original Mix) [Nineteen92 Records]

Splash

Splash (Original Mix) [Nineteen92 Records]

Backbeat (DJ Quintessence Acoustic Zouk Edit)

Point Of Entry vs. Call Me (DJ Quintessence Mashup)

Down 2 Dance - "May the Fourth" (Mixed Fusion DJ Set, 5/4/25)

New Sky (DJ Quintessence Zouk Remix)

Tides (DJ Quintessence Zouk Remix)

Into The Future

For the start of fantastical journeys.

F#m, F#, A (Polytonal); 72 BPM

Preface

Bump this one on the biggest, sickest sound system you can find.

Bm, 75 BPM

Zeal And Zest

Marten King Cardona ft. Telepopmusik - Just Breathe (Telepopmusik Remix)
Burn Water - Does it Get Easier
Madi - Move (Pham Remix)
SebastiAn, Vegyn & Syd - Doorman (Vegyn Remix)
Public Memory - Lunar
Biig Piig - 24K
Hapi - Deep End
Broox - Fuck Me Up
Hubstcy ft. Straun & OzVincent - Rainbows
Frameworks - COLD
Nina Cobham - do you come here often?
Of The Trees, Kala - Honeydust
Froogle ft. Bassline Drift - Feel You
Cut Rugs ft. Trinity Justice - Bad Intentions
DMVU & Finnoh - The Murky
Deft - For Sudden VIP
Supertask - Clot
eevee, brothel - p r e t t y
Aether - Flowerdance (Slowed & Reverb)
aether ft. ZES - Do They Think Like Us
DARKSIDE - Narrow Road
Indigo Soul - Let Your Hair Down
Katu - Memento
iwilldiehere - Vengeance
The Funk Hunters x LŪN - La Puta Ama (EDDIE Remix)
Northern Form - Mello
Tor - Loop Theory
Nimino - Desh
Populous - Caparica
il-lo - Biome
Su Na - Cycle
Jutro ft. Linda - Travva
LEViT∆TE. - All That I've Done
Max Cooper - Movement Maps
ALASKALASKA - Sweat
RIVKA - Drift
FATE - Evil Beauty
Tanerélle - Continuum
Two Feet - BBY
Jaron - Catch
Rögg Collins - Off My Mind (Catch the Rise Remix)
S O L M Λ K R - etheral dreams
pluko ft. MOONZz - asleep
OAKK - Moving On
TOKiMONSTA ft. Anderson Paak - Realla
myclownshoes - Oranje Guice
Tora - Too Much
The Human Experience, Saint Sinner - I Like You
Tourist - Someone Else
Fog Lake - push
Araabmuzik - Mind Trip

Fusion & Flow

Simplicity

Private party on 7/18/25. I had the final time slot at the end of the night. Tracks are blended together for continuous flow and depth of connection- no pauses. By this point in the evening, shall we say encouraging partner switching was no longer the goal.

"The Sultry Smolder" - Sexy Fusion Partner Dance Play Party (Mixed Fusion Closing DJ Set, 7/18/25)

LAFF 2 DA BANK (prod. Benjicold & prodbyXizions)

Melt 8/8/25 (Fusion Dance DJ Set)

From my post just before playing the event:

Tomorrow I return to play again for one of my favorite fusion dances! Nestled in the immaculate vibes of the Berkeley Alembic, Alchemy of Fusion is just as fantastic for beginners as it is also a playground for the experienced. Entry includes tea service, access to lovely lounge areas, and a class on "turning together" by David Kaminsky.

As fate would have it, I'm once again paired with Mark Carpenter as our second DJ! Last time we worked together, our sets complimented each other amazingly well, so this should be something special!

While I often play completely freestyle at fusion dances, this time I'll be playing off a curated shortlist with a few particular themes inspired by some of my favorite experiences at Alchemy. Flavor notes will include: deep, dreamy, worldly, sensual, intrigue, and immersion with nature. I love so much about this list that the hardest part will be deciding what not to play!

Schedule:

7:30 - Class with David Kaminsky
8:30 - DJ Quintessence 
10:00 - DJ Mark Carpenter

Alchemy of Fusion - "It Takes Two in the Jungle" (Fusion Dance DJ Set, 8/15/25)

DJ Quintessence (Lexi Battle, she/her) is one of the most diverse and musically nuanced acts you’ll find performing today. In addition to being a lead DJ and organizer of the “Ecstaturday” Ecstatic Dance in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, she is also a resident DJ in partnership with The Omni Movement, a progressive partner dance studio located in Oakland. You’ll most commonly find her playing for Fusion Dance, Brazilian Zouk, or West Coast Swing around the Bay Area, though she also holds passion for her unique take on club-style EDM. As a highly multidisciplinary DJ and music producer, she brings lessons and influences from each of the music scenes she’s involved with into all of the others, giving her a unique perspective that allows her to hybridize the elements that work from the different scenes and let them inform each other.


Quintessence is a master of the intentional dance journey. She begins with tempos and rhythms designed to warm the body up while the melodic content creates emotional depth and intrigue that set the stage for what’s to come. Each stage successively builds on what we’ve experienced in the last, taking us somewhere new that still feels part of the same story. The crescendos and climaxes interplay with periods of moderate rest and reflection to create a series of waves through various energies and moods. Finally, we come to the sentimental landing and closing stages where we can integrate what we’ve experienced as the journey nears its end, perhaps indulging in one final burst of joy or artistic expression before sending us off to what’s next.


As a dancer herself whose life has been transformed by the practice, Quintessence always plays for the party she wants to be at. Her work often defies genre, weaving through a great many of them throughout the journey in delightfully surprising ways. As she’s a multidisciplinarian with extremely broad taste, you’ll never get the same experience with DJ Quintessence twice. She’ll make you move, make you melt, take you to places beyond words, and leave you wanting more.


DJ Quintessence has shared a stage with acts such as DJ Kakah, Tzoul, Fab, Dhroovy, Mark Carpenter, Exuberance, Intrepid, Ji, Kurama, and Andrew Roth. She can be found on Instagram, SoundCloud, Spotify, and all other major music platforms.

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May the Spirit of Dance lift you up on the Wings of Freedom 🕊

Multi-Genre music producer since 2008.
'Shady Monk' started in 2012/2013.
'Shay.' started in 2020.

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