For someone who wasn't born there, Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann might be the most Detroit guy to ever exist.  Moving to the motor city from LA at only three weeks old, he has never "truly" left since. His music channels the musical legacy of Black Detroit – transplanted Delta blues, gospel, Motown and Fortune, Stevie Wonder, the Electrifying Mojo and the Belleville Three – with an unassailable verve. His dust-spackled opus "Silentintroduction" has hummed continously in the background of house music since its release in 1997, inspiring generations of producers. 

Two hours of Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann, selected and mixed by [LDLDN. ](https://www.nts.live/shows/spacebass)

Photo: Donavan Glover 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/in-focus/episodes/in-focus-moodymann-5th-july-2024

In Focus: Moodymann 050724

Next up in our Mix Series we head back to The Bowl with DJ Paulette!

An undisputed legend of the UK dance scenes, DJ Paulette brought energy and unmatched charisma to We Out Here both across The Bowl and The Talks Tent.

Born and raised in Manchester, her 30-year career has seen her scale the heights of dance music fame and hedonism playing disco, house and techno across the globe.

One of the original residents of the Hacienda, DJ Paulette’s career has seen her hold down residencies at renowned clubs and radio stations alongside stints on the Parisian and Ibizan circuits.

Last year marked the release of her debut book ‘Welcome To The Club: The life and lessons of a black woman DJ’ a read that provides insight into her career while not shying away from discussing the difficulties and disparities our industry holds for women and musicians of colour on their path to success. A must read in our opinion. 

It was to welcome DJ Paulette to We Out Here and we can't wait until next time.

DJ Paulette at The Bowl [ Live From We Out Here 2024 ]

We can never get enough of our Heavenly brother Ron Hardy. Here'z a rare set live from the Musik Box in Chicago back in 1984'. Brother goes str8 up Chicago Style!!! I never seen Ronnie live but through dissecting all his mixtapes I learned how he werked his crowd with his selectionz & raw editz which really inspired me to continue editing from cassette tapez 2 reel 2 reelz 2 now digitally but with an old school approach. I got most of my Ronnie tapez from my friend Wes who'z uncle was a close friend of Ronnie. Big upz 2 my brother 'Miggedy Mike' Lombardo for introducing me to Wes... & also NYC friends who were Junior Vasquez headz like myself.
Anywayz, this is Ronnie at his best!!! Chicago will alwayz be TOP!!!

Manny Cuevas
aka
DJ M-TRAXXX


Psalms 150 = I Came 2 Dance!!!

Manny'z Tapez

Ron Hardy Live @ The Musik Box, Chicago 1984' (Manny'z Tapez)

Recording of Danilo Plessow (MCDE)'s set at RDC 15 Years Final at Womb, Tokyo.

Comment by Danilo Plessow:
Here’s a new mix to enjoy, recorded at Womb for RDC 15th anniversary closing party. Thank you for letting me play my heart out for this one, on a great system and most importantly with an amazing, open minded crowd that is eager to be surprised. Also a big Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu to all the RDC Team and DJs, the friends and dancers who came along for the ride.

RDC 082 - Danilo Plessow (MCDE) at RDC 15 Years Final

Cottam-Another Hour Or So

Expansions NYC with Louie Vega @ The Lot Radio 01-24-2025

Recording of Gilles Peterson's set at Rainbow Disco Club 2016.

Gilles Petersonの9年ぶりのRDC出演を記念して、RDC 2016の録音を特別に公開します。
縦横無尽にジャンルの壁を飛び越えていくセットはまさに唯一無二。決して色褪せることのない2時間のミュージックジャーニーをぜひお楽しみください。
Rainbow Disco Club 2025では5時間のロングセットを披露してもらいます。

To celebrate Gilles Peterson's first RDC appearance in 9 years, we are pleased to present a unique RDC 2016 recording.
The set is truly one-of-a-kind as it jumps genre barriers in every direction. Enjoy a two-hour music journey that will never fade away.
Rainbow Disco Club 2025 will be performing a 5-hour long set. Stay tuned!

RDC2016

RDC 083 - Gilles Peterson at Rainbow Disco Club 2016

Born in London and based in Amsterdam, Bevan brings a musicologist’s perspective to his craft. With a Master’s in Musicology and a role at Rush Hour Records, he digs deep into the discographies of his favorite artists, tracing connections between genres.

Tag @bevandj for track ID's

Read the full interview via www.nowadaysmagazine.com