I had a blast playing 7 sets at Burning Man this year! Here is one of my favorites, an afternoon hip hop set played at UFOm, which offers participants a chance to take part in an interactive foam and water performance piece that impressively resembles a group shower. This set was played to about 200 people, most of them naked and either waiting to get in or having just gotten out of the foam performance. Good times :)

Thanks to all the awesome people of Black Rock City who rock out with such precision and dedication. Y'all are amazing.

POSSE UP

Burning Man 2013 Bathtime Hip Hop Set @ UFOm

Decided to post this mix that I submitted to Bass Coast Festival for consideration. It seemed especially auspicious because today is the Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year of the Wooden Horse), a new moon and venus went direct. It's the beginning of a new cycle in my life and seemed like a fitting moment to drop a mix. Can't believe I haven't posted one since this summer. Hope ya'll enjoy. It's a little dry here in California, so as you play this please pray for rain. Thx :)


The Dark Pixel

Played these tracks out at the legendary Burning Man 2023. The mud didn't stop us from fucking living it up. Don't believe the hype. Can't stop won't stop.

Low Grind - Burning Man 2023

We are the only ones who are ultimately responsible for our own well being, regardless of the circumstances of the world and how others effect us. The title of this mix refers to that process that I've been going thru in myself, the female subject in the photo represents me looking inward. *I* must be before anyone else (the ultimate bae ;), for when I take care of myself and my own emotions, I'm one step closer to showing up for my family and the world.

It's been a minute since I put a new DJ Mix online. This one's been brewing for a while and the infectious creative momentum I'm feeling upon my return from @bass-c0ast festival in BC, Canada was the final straw. I feel so nourished after spending some good solid time with all my Canadian homies, new and old. You guys are amazing. It's also dedicated to my new friends in Barcelona, Spain whom I originally curated this track selection for. This one is moody AND rachet. I hope you dig it.

Summer has it’s tentacles firmly wrapped around me, caressing my worries and shaping them into the golden path leading me further into my future. Big ups to my amazing friends and family.

Leave a comment to lemme know what you think and pls like my artist page on FB to show support. In darkness and in light & with massive love, I present to you, Before Anyone Else a DJ Mix by BELI3VER.

Tracklist on my FB: www.FB.com/BELI3VERsound

Cover Art Photo Cred: Eye of the Mind Photography & Samantha Hope, digital editing by yours truly.

Before Anyone Else

"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." - Joseph Campbell

Last night I told my first story ever at The Moth, at their SF StorySLAM at The Public Works SF. I’ve been a listener of the show/podcast for years and last night was my first time attending a live ‪#‎TheMoth‬ event. The theme was ‪#‎Courage‬.

Shortly before the show I found out that my ex-fiance and best friend Carrie would be able to attend as well, which made the story I was preparing to tell all the more poignant. She had no idea what I was planning.

I put my name in the hat and they told me that there were only about 20 names in there with 10 slots, so it was a 50/50 chance I’d tell a story.

I’ve been on stage since I was a kid and I almost NEVER get nervous, but this story was so close to my heart, and since I’ve been moving towards a career in public speaking/storytelling/podcasting, and this being my first ever step onto the stage in that capacity, my heart was racing.

"I might not even tell my story", I thought "calm down" but inside I knew I'd be on that stage before long... As the show was about to start Carrie, still not knowing anything about what I planned to share with the audience that night, asked me to open the voice memo app on my phone just in case. I got my phone out and as I was opening the app, the host was starting the show, and I hear the words “Please welcome to the stage, our first storyteller of the evening, Robin Tala!”

The crowd starts clapping, Carrie wishes me luck and I step onto the stage...


The Moth SF StorySLAM: Robin Tala on #Courage 01/26/16

My 2nd Moth StorySLAM and my 2nd time telling a story at The Moth. 2 for 2, baby! This one is a funny story about my brush with a Bollywood Movie Star in India... Enjoy!

The Moth Berkeley StorySLAM: Robin Tala on #Movies 02/10/16

I want that slow ride. That vibe that makes me sink into my hips & bite my lip. I want that true connection, energy that builds gradually, naturally. I want all doze feels, all the beauty, the grit & some deep bass I can feel in my bones. Things are too fast in the chaos, let’s create a slow future…

New DJ mix for your ears, heart & mind.

Set List Available on FB: fb.com/BELI3VERsound

Digital remix cover art by yours truly.

Mixes

Slow Future Vol. I

A walk down the beauty way. A collection of melodic tracks to sooth the soul.

"This is how I would die into the love I have for you: as pieces of cloud desolve in sunlight" - Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi

Please press the Like button above and share this mix with your networks! Also please like me on FB to help me spread the love: http://www.fb.com/beli3versound

Thx!

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Soul Soother Vol. I

As the nights grow cold, let these songs be a blanket to warm you. Here is a mixtape of beautiful music to accompany you along your way. I hope you like it.

<3
B3

P.S. You can find Soul Soother Vol. I here: https://soundcloud.com/beli3ver/beli3ver-soul-soother

Soul Soother Vol. II

How is it that winter always seems so long but is over before you know it? I know, I know… it IS still winter, but preparations for summer and all it's shenanigans are already being planned by mad scientists and cat herders all over the world. I think this one's gonna be a goody, 20-lucky-13.

FB: http://www.facebook.com/beli3versound

SUPPORT

20LUCKY Summer Promo Mix

Soundcloud rejected the first part of my mix due to copywritten material :/

HEAR THE FULL MIX BY DOWNLOADING OR LISTENING AT MIXCLOUD:
http://www.mixcloud.com/beli3ver/beli3ver-soul-soother-vol-iii/


Soul Soother Vol. I & II have been my most popular mixes on Soundcloud. It's not often that I get booked to play at time slots that are appropriate for these chill melodic tracks so it's really nice for them to be so well received here. Hope you rock this while chillin at home studying, or during sweet times with your beloved, or rolling around the city on a mellow day. Know that I crafted this with love, I hope you feel it.

FB: http://www.fb.com/beli3versound

Soul Soother Vol. III

It's been quite a while since I dropped a new mix, but these crazy inward times got me back at it. 

My hope, as always is that this music soothes your soul and sparks your spirit into action. God knows our world needs it RN.

Thanks to all the artists who created this gorgeous music for me to curate & mix.

Big ups to @tailored.art on IG for permission to use her beautiful visual art.

Likes, reposts & follows on all platforms appreciated. Tips are def not expected but most welcome, Venmo @robintala.

Also, you can find all these tracks & way more in my public playlists on Spotify, look me up by name.

Siempre,
Tala

Tracklist:
1. Sabrina Claudio - Belong to You (feat. 6LACK)
2. Ayelle - Obvious
3. Love - Still
4. Sonn - Choke
5. Lydmor - DIM
6. Hayden James - Numb (feat. GRAACE)
7. Brandy - I Wanna Be Down
8. Galimatias - South
9. Cautious Clay - Cold War
10. Willow Beats - Work It Out
11. Hyber Fenton - Blast Off (feat. bodie)
12. Etta Bond - Surface (feat. A2)
13. Honey Benjamin - Bruh
14. Amber Mark - Generous
15. Leven Kali - Do U Wrong (feat. Syd)
16. Kat Dahlia - Body & Soul
17. Kyan - Like Summer
18. Parra for Cuva - Paspatou
19. Feathered Sun - Miraflores (feat. Christopher Schwarzwälder, Nu, Raz Ohara)
20. Made x LissA - Battas
21. TS Graye - Honestly
22. Sam Smith - How Do You Sleep
23. Swell - I Want To Take You Everywhere
24. Sudan Archives - Confessions
25. Crooked Colours - Flow
26. Nao - If You Ever
27. Kelela - Rewind
28. Laughing Matters - A Day to Nowhere
29. Ekali - Stay Hollow (with mossy.)
30. Bearcubs - Underwaterfall
31. Breaux - Earmint
32. Greta Thunberg & The 1975 - Rebel
33. Himalia - Always Waiting

DJ Mixes

DL Link Coming Soon

Slow Future Vol. II

For booking email: tala@talasage.com 

One of Tala's earliest memories is of the endless plain of his father's 64 track mixing board. Just barely tall enough to peak over the edge it seemed like some kind of space ship controls. As it turns out, that thought wasn't far from reality.

Since then music has been a constant element of life for him. Genre takes a back seat to feeling & musicality in his sets. From neo R&B to bassy hip hop, deep house to amapiano, his track selection mirrors his optimistic outlook on life.

Tala Sage

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