Freerange Records co-founder Jimpster pays homage to one of the foremost pioneers of deep, soulful house.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/10/21/praise-you-a-ron-trent-tribute-mix-by-jimpster/

Praise You: A Ron Trent Tribute Mix By Jimpster

Patrick Gibin @ Downbeat (sala El sótano). February 28th, 2022

Patrick Gibin @Downbeat (Feb 2022)

This is a Live recording from our 7 years of Just 4 The Beat event at the bbe store London on the 12th March 2022

Alix John b2b with Aleqs Notal

Alix John b2b Aleqs Notal @ bbe Store 12th March 22

Alix John b2b Aleqs Notal @ bbe Store London 12th March 22

From Donna's first encounters with music mixing thanks to former neighbor legendary DJ & Promoter Don Welch (Sound Factory Bar/Underground Network), Edwards was smitten with the idea of blending beats and rhythms to make people move! Encouraged by weekly family outings to Brooklyn’s revered Empire skating rink, Donna was influenced by innovative talents like Tee Scott and DJ Big Bob who helped motivate her decision to learn the craft and pursue gigs.
Armed with that can-do attitude and a simple mobile set, Donna performed her first paying gig in a Queens, New York bar in 1982. Donna's first club residency began in 1991 with Tracy Pridgen of Trey’s Productions at the Jane St. CafÈ. From there she went on to play at New York city Mega clubs Silver Shadow, Roxy, Octagon, Warehouse & Shelter for various promoters! Donna also traveled making guest appearances in D.C.’s Dance circuit @ club Tracks & the Edge. One of her favorite residencies was @ The Warehouse in the Bronx, NY from 1998 until 2002 - with promoters Tracy Pridgen, Charles Jackson, the late Mike Stone, Dj Andre Collins, Missy B, Dj Trini & MK during the venue’s hey day. Back home in Brooklyn from 2002-2005, she was a third of the trio (with partners Lil Ray and Tyrone Francis) anchoring the thriving BKNY event at the 667 Lounge on Wednesday nights with Kayo. She also started her residency at the borough’s other classic spot, Frank’s Lounge for their Friday FFun soiree. In 2002, she continued to stretch the boundaries of her fame with gender-bashing appearances at the 9th Annual Prospect Park Jamboree in September and in a prime time, 8 hour set at Club Shelter in December. The first woman ever to play at Club Shelter, Timmy Regisford & Freddy Sanon's underground haven for club goers.
Her place in club lore is assured but less for her sex and more for her classic commitment to delivering a satisfying dance party that’s tailor-made for specific audiences. "It’s about making sure the people that come through the door are happy, the promoters are happy and the club owner is happy. If you can’t do that, then you won’t be working," she states simply. "The key to a good party is how you play the music - the selection and the programming."
Not slowing down, she has graced the turntables in New York, New Jersey, Orlando, Miami Winter Music Conference, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Germany, London @ club Fabric and Leeds, England bringing her special blend of dance to enthusiastic crowds. During her career she has played with NYC's Legends Timmy Regisford, Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, Andre Collins, Anthony Nicholson, Glenn Underground, Dennis Ferrer, DJ Minx, Cocoa Chanel & more! Donna opened for the Maestro Timmy Regisford Shelter party at Club Speed from September thru November 2003. She is also a member of Judy Weinstein's defunct record pool "For The Record”! Her passion & skills for spinning took her on a coveted tour with renown promoter Ryo Watanabe's "Face" in Japan presents "Shades of Dance NYC” Donna Edwards at club Eleven, Tokyo, Space @ Niigata, Precious Hall Sapporo, Club Union Shiga, Osaka, Club Microcosmos Tokyo in
March 2013 & August 2015. She played soul stirring music for 17 years at her residency for Bklyn’s iconic Frank's Lounge til 2020 when the venue was sold after 40+ years serving the dance/bar crowd in Fort Greene, Bklyn & Energy & Soul promoter Chenelle’s LoveHouse Irvington, NJ residency @ Club Elevation for 10 years & still going strong.
Donna has stepped into the production realm with debut releases & working A&R for Freddy Sanon's Shelter records! She still spreads that NYC dance vibe touring under her Shades of Dance NYC & latest venture Deccadance Music label.

4-2022

Episode 39 w/ Donna Edwards - Shades of Dance NYC Underground Club 80's_90's

I hope you'll enjoy this Xmas special gospel mix of mine - This one goes into the early 80s sound of disco and modern soul!

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Take Care Of Your Soul Vol. 1 w/ Raw Queen

The Guest Mix returns for no.41 as we welcome back Lausanne’s own Leo Luscher alongside friend & fellow DJ Pierre Wolff, this time going b2b as the ‘Limited Brothers’.

Active since 2013, the Limited Brothers are, first and foremost, long-time friends sharing the same passion for rare grooves and dusty records. Drawing from their different backgrounds, they provide musical diversity and colorful visuals to eclectic crowds. 

Through various residencies, they have been able to spread their groove, inviting a handful of acclaimed selectors such as Mark Grusane, Volcov, Alexander Nut, Fredfades, Alton Miller and many more... 

With a selection of soulful gems and deeper sounds, they bring bright and joyful vibes to the dancefloor and this week they’ll bring the soul vibes to your headphones, speakers, living rooms & commutes 🎶

The Guest Mix 041: Limited Brothers

1hr 30 mins taken from the 4hr set @ Betoncentrale Festival 2015 (HEAT stage - Amsterdam)

dj set @ Betoncentrale Festival(HEAT Stage - Amsterdam)

Recording of Volcov's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2017.

Dekmantel Selectors 2017

Volcov at Dekmantel Selectors 2017

Unknown album (6/10/2017 2:12:43 AM)

DISCO LOVE LETTER PART 5

Force Majeure is a mix series bringing inspired and inspiring musical selection from quarantine.

Chicago's own Darryn Jones opens up the series with his mix aptly named 'Pay Attention To The Drummer.'

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Unknown album (5/17/2020 7:04:42 AM)

Force Majeure 01 - Darryn Jones

the only part that got recorded of my 3 hours set at the Volcov x Theo Parrish @ J.A.W. party in Berlin on 28/03/13

live @J.A.W. part 1

A monthly mix series done in connection with the archival Instagram account There_Is_No_Planet_Earth – Which focuses on the history of House, Disco, Techno and the club culture of 80’s-90’s New York, Chicago, and Detroit, as well as Classic Vogue Ballroom footage.

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***I do not take mix submissions!

Episode 39 w/ Donna Edwards - Shades of Dance NYC Underground Club 80's_90's

There_Is_No_Planet_Earth

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