In honour of him gracing these shores this Friday @ Big Wave we're making today Mark Seven Day on the site.  Details of which here: http://on.fb.me/1cSTPsO

To celebrate Mark's gifted us 3, yes 3 whole mixes... which you'll be able to hear all through today. 

The first one StopDon'tStopMix - the one you have in your ears right here – recorded almost 10 years ago for a long defunct podcast website, it has gained legendary status amongst heads and diggers, as Mark switches effortlessly between styles and introduces us to gems Javaroo ‘Breaking In’, Black Gold ‘C’mon Stop’ and Nora’s Italo version of ‘Dancing In The Dark’.

Mark's very kindly allowed us to dust it off and can share it you again... so here it is, in all its glory!

Producing and running labels since the early 90's, the now Stockholm based Mark Seven has been releasing some rather fine records on his Parkway imprint of late. Parkway is a label  inspired by the sounds Mark first fell in love with that emerged from the explosion of creativity that occurred post-Disco, when electronics became more affordable and when the music moved back underground, with names like Paul Simpson, Winston Jones and Boyd Jarvis, Emergency, Streetwise and Easy Street. Records with Herb "The Pump" Powers and exclusive edits and remixes of rare Black music releases of the 1980's. Unsung tracks that fed into a sound that became House. A history that, without people like Mark, would have already been forgotten. 

Unearthed: Mark Seven's Stopdontstop Mix

Social Criticism in Lauryn Hill's 'Doo Wop (That Thing)'
Lauryn Hill's song 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' is an empowerment anthem and a sharp social critique, released in 1998 as part of her acclaimed album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'. The song addresses themes of self-respect, sexuality and the dangers of being carried away by appearances and materialism.
In the first verse, Hill speaks directly to women, warning them about the dangers of allowing themselves to be used by men who are only interested in 'that thing'. She criticizes the idea that women must conform to standards of beauty and behavior in order to be accepted or loved, mentioning 'hair weaves like Europeans' and 'fake nails done by Koreans' as examples of how women are pressured to conform to external standards. The artist also references religious and historical figures, such as Jezebel, to illustrate the consequences of straying from one's own principles and values.
The second verse is directed at men, criticizing those who prioritize material possessions and status over their responsibilities and relationships. Hill calls out toxic behaviors such as domestic violence and irresponsible fatherhood, and questions how these men can hope to succeed in life if they are not right on the inside. The song ends with a dialogue that reflects on the difference between love and being in love, suggesting that true love goes beyond the surface and accepts a person as they are. 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' is a powerful reminder that self-respect and integrity are key, and that we should be aware of the pitfalls of materialism and objectification in interpersonal relationships.
So...
Enjoy this Remix.....

FNX Omar - Doo Wop

First broadcast on Worldwide FM on 8th November, 2018: https://worldwidefm.net/show/john-gomez-5/

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Tracklist

Jackie Mittoo – Play For The Prisoners [Quartz Records]
Amaia Zubiria & Pascal Gaigne – Itxasoan Laino Dago [Ekar]
Milestone – Mighty Man [Disque Debs International]
Jackie Mittoo & Jo Jo Bennet – You Have Forsaken Me [Rite Sound]
Old Gang Jah – Rasta (Black Devil Disco Dub) [Unknown]
The Rebirth – Caterpillar [BBE]
Weldon Irvine – Turkish Bath [Strata East]
Harns & Romeo – Mare Incantato [Saga Records]
Icio Omegha – Fiesta De Verano [Futuribile Record Club]
Faccia D’ang – N’ato Iuorne [Unknown]
Msa Mombasa – Kata [Polydor]
Funmi Davies – Mr.Deejay [EMI Records]
Ruth Waters – Superstar [Kmba]
Tunai – Adeus A Dor [Polydor]
Francisco et son orchestre – Olélé Olala  [La Voix Du Globe]
Hafusa Abasi & Slim Ali With The Yahoos Band – Sina Raha [Africa]
Windsor Musicians – Salina Ali [Windsor Records]
Sabra Disco – Oriental Medley [Polydor]
Sidney Marzullo E Seu Conjunto – Tá Na Cara [Nobel]
Little Seven Orchestra – A-Doodle-A-Doo [Charlie’s Record Shack]
Agnaldo Rayol – Sumaúma [Copacabana]
Dreamcast Feat Will DiMaggio & DJ EAZ – Up 2 U [Future Times Records]
The Advanced Cookbook of Mr Selig and Kanzler Z – Pink Rhythm [Z. O. O. Media]
Ronald Langestraat – I’m Ready For Dancing [South/North]
Barry Biggs – Just An Illusion [Ariola]
Stimela – Sishovingolovane [Gallo]
Leci Brandão – Um Poeta Amigo Meu [Copacabana]

On Worldwide FM

Mix of the Week #259 is "A Day In The Woods" by Love Ape
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Mix of the Week #259: Love Ape - A Day In The Woods

Part 2 of a marathon 12 hour mix from DJ Fett Burger - deejay, designer, producer, Sex Tags Mania co-captain, Trush Mix curator and Fett-Distro disseminator.

(Extended Mix) is a new charitable series that celebrates all-night specialists and more simple, carbon-friendly lineups. Instead of paying on the door for this extended experience, we invite listeners to donate to the DJ directly while their gigs are cancelled, or to a chosen charity. For this one DJ Fett Burger's has opted for the Norway Rainforest Foundation

Donate and read the interview: www.stampthewax.com/2020/05/14/exte…dj-fett-burger/

We now premiere all our mixes a week early on Mixcloud Select. Subscribe to our channel to listen first, download the mixes, and ensure that the artists included in each one gets paid: www.mixcloud.com/stampthewax/select/

Artwork by Fett Burger

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(Extended Mix): DJ Fett Burger ~ Part 2

RADIO.D59B / BEST FRIEND #6 w/ Eddie C

Founder of Zudrangma Records, Studio Lam Bangkok and The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band, Maft Sai, strings together a beautiful selection of traditional and contemporary Thai music.

Interview + tracklist: http://www.stampthewax.com/2019/12/12/brief-history-of-20th-century-thai-music/

"For the mix I have selected various B-Side Thai music production from the late 60's to mid 80's, all that have been in my DJ bag for the last month, music across all Thai genres such as Molam, Luk Thung, Lae/Choi, Luk Krung, 60's Beats and Thai Funk as well as some cassette tape gems that have never been released on vinyl. I recommend this mix for a first time listener of Thai music as well as those Thai music collectors out there.. boom!"

Maft Sai's Album

Interview + Tracklist

A Brief History of 20th Century Thai Music - Mixed by Maft Sai

Mari Mac Dowel tem um bagagem musical extensa, colecionadora discos há 15 anos, hoje reside no Brooklyn, onde passou por clubes como Mood Ring, Jupiter Disco e Public Records, também possui uma residência semanal na FaceRadio no Brooklyn com o seu programa Synth Waves todas as quintas-feiras. 

Sua pegada musical é sempre energética, do synth wave a ritmos africanos, tudo cheio de cor e ritmo como mostra o seu Altercast gravado inteiramente nas bolachas.

Mari Mac Dowel - Alter Disco Podcast 63

This month with special guest Joe Morris https://soundcloud.com/joemorris

Monthly on a Saturday night (Sydney time) 2200 - 0100 www.orbital-radio.com

Records to make your bits jiggle and your butt wiggle.

Join me, Dick Cosmic and friends for Dick Picks. Picking some of the finest guests picking some of the finest cuts from our collections. Not exclusive to any genre but expect quality underground house and electronica from across the decades, from around the globe.

Blaze - Lovelee Dae (20:20 Vision acapella)
Sunshine Jones - Fall In Love Not in Line (DJ Spun's Dub)
Sian -Sei (Steve Bug Remix)
Pépé Bradock - Vermeille
Soichi Terada - Low Tension (Utopian Mix)
Sasha - A Key To Heaven For A Heavenly Trance (Night Dubbing Mix)
DSK - What Would We Do (Eight Minutes Of Madness mix)
Photon Inc - Generate Power (Instrumental)
Todd Terry - Bounce To The Beat (Remix) 
Kerri Chandler - Bar A Thym (Original Mix)
Thompson Twins - The Saint (Red Zone Dub) 
King Cosmic - Secezayzay (Claude's Sweet Dreams Mix)
Kink & Neville Watson - Blueprint - Original Mix
Spirit Catcher - Voodoo Knight (Catz 'n Dogz Dub Mix)
Alejandro Paz - El House
DJ T-1000 - Dream Is Alive
Dow Jones - Just A Techno Groove (JM Edit)
Frank De Wulf - The Tape (Original Mix)
Paperclip People - Throw (Slam's RTM Remix)
Kassian - 8th Movement
Matthias Meyer - Infinity
The Martinez Brothers - No Pop feat. Filsonik (Mathew Jonson's CS-60 Remix)
Axel Boman - Chestnut Heartsprite
Two Full Minds - Acoustic Dustbin
Rhauder - Acid Jam (JM'S TH Edit)
Hardfloor - 2 Guys 3 Boxes
Silicone Soul - Chic-O-Laa (H-foundation Mix)
Lemmon Grass aka Scott Featherstone Barly Rd
JT Company - Don't Deal With Us (Dusky Edit (Extended Mix))
Lovebeads feat Courtney Grey - This is the only way (Ambient Junior Style) 
Leftfield - Dub of Life
Tomas Malo - Not Beaten Yet

Dick Picks Show 4 - with special guest - Joe Morris - Broadcast 21/11/20

Franklin' was joined by Mo Disco aka Rheinzand for two hours of cosmic dancefloor sounds.  Expect tracks inside from Suzanne Kraft, Jex Opolis, Rare Cuts and more over the two hours. Balearic, downtempo, cosmic disco and deep house throughout.

Franklin w/ Mo Disko  - January 2021

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