The Square Sun Sessions

"Mind the gap" : Boboxa invite Ariane V

ID requests: @boboxamusic

Boris is a London-based DJ and co-founder of the party and DJ collective, Boboxa, whose charity events promote soulful global music. 

Now split between London and Paris, their events have pulled in some big time tastemakers including Bárbara Boeing, Millos Kaiser, Eternal Love, Mafalda, John Gómez and Soos, while donating almost £10,000 to various charities in the process. These guys know how to throw a party! 

Check out their 5th anniversary party next Friday (8/12/23) at The Baths House in Hackney Wick in aid of the Woodland Trust.

We're really pleased to present their Islander Cast - a delightful voyage through global grooves, including zouk, brazilian funk, south african bubblegum, ghanaian highlife, latin, italo and more... safe to say this one is a desert island delight!

Islander Cast (#9) - Boboxa

Piña Podcast 3 - Biko

For Merchant's final show of 2023 they welcome Josh FB. Josh's dedication and passion for digging tropical grooves is second to none. His relentless energy is channeled into his label project, Discotheque Tropical, which completed its first year on the weekend.

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Merchant w/ Josh FB - December 2023

For the 41st installment in our Just For The Night series, selectors take you on their own journey through groove. Anything goes.

Next up, a warm welcome to Matty S 🌞 He's part of Discothèque Tropicale @discothequetropicale, a DJ collective and record label who just celebrated their first anniversary, with a first reissue due early 2024. 🚀

The crew celebrates sun-filled music from around the world with a particular focus on music from Africa and The Caribbean 🌎 Matty has been collecting & playing records for the past 20 years, and also worked for CrazyBeat Records in his teens - we haven't visited just yet, it's end of the tube line in London's Upminster (IYKYK) 🚇

In the cold midst of winter, Matty has graciously served up a heart-warming mix of soulful dance-friendly sounds peppered with global treats. Shed your long johns, IT'S A HOT ONE! 🔥

All the thanks @mattys 🙏

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“In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.” - Albert Camus

Just For The Night #41 - Matty S (Discothèque Tropicale)

house special for the last show of the year 🙃


@lyl_radio - december23

LYL RADIO - Mellow Madness w/ Clémentine - House Special 05.12.23

Vrøge is nestled in the vibrant city of Utrecht where he is spreading music that will make your hips shake while having a massive smile on your face. Ever since he was little boy music has played a prominent role in his life. Starting of playing the keys in a band, but over the last couple years he realized that turning some nobs is much more fun to do. During those same years he found himself enjoying all types of music. However, what really sets his soul in fire is a record with a killer horn section. 
The mix put together with recent discoveries showcasing what he loves the most.


Vrøge top 3:
Merchant - Tumble Down
One of the best of his generation with a troubling but interesting life in which he luckily came in touch with music and made some superb records. The flow and energy of this, in which the horns are perfectly placed in between all other interesting sounds, makes it in my opinion his best work.

Tim Maia - O Descobridor Dos Sete Mares
All-time favourite, those horns in the beginning gives me goosebumps every time and that in combination with that with that amazing voice of Tim Maia makes it just the perfect tune.

Tabanka Djaz - Lisa Cherry
Incredible band from Guinea-Bissau that I recently discovered. Especially their more energetic records containing super interesting rhythms and again some astonishing horn sections. Much more to be discoverd from the musical landscape of Guinea-Bissau

Vrøge:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/vroge
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vroge.dj/

The Square Sun:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thesquaresun
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Vrøge I The Square Sun Sessions #23

Here we go for the first COOL cast of 2024, featuring Donov, the lively character from the Lille scene 🔥
With this live-recorded mix at the Biche et le Renard, he showcases a distinct taste and a generous ear for everything that brings the heat. His selection ranges from 80s zouk to trance, and he has a knack for clever detours into boogie and some delightfully cheesy gems 🕺🎶
Don't worry, January blues is over : you can get ready for a vibrant sonic experience 🌈
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C'est parti pour le premier cast COOL de 2024, avec Donov, le joyeux luron de la scène lilloise 🔥
Avec ce mix, enregistré live à la Biche et le Renard, il démontre un goût prononcé et une oreille généreuse pour tout ce qui donne chaud. Sa sélection va du zouk 80s à la trance, et il a un talent pour les détours malins vers le boogie et les pépites bien cheesy 🕺🎶
Ne vous inquiétez, le January blues c’est terminé : Préparez-vous à une expérience sonore haute en couleur  🌈
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@donovdj
https://www.instagram.com/donovlamalice/

LR-COOL#09 _ Love Reaction w/ Donov

Boyd V is a music fanatic with a love for funk, boogie, disco, and electronic music from all corners of the world. Being based in Amsterdam and surrounded by a lot of good record stores, this mix consists of some recent finds, one home-made production and a few personal favourites like Jolley & Swain – Soul Street, creating a nice blend of different genres. 

Boyd V’s top 3:
1. Lis’a – Mich’e – Absolutely amazing house track I found recently. Case of love at first listen!
2. Alexis Laik – Danse, Danse, Danse – French funk record. Soft but beautiful. I love a good French synth-pop/disco/boogie record, and this is one of my favourites. It has got a nice instrumental version as well. 
3. Arthur Russel - In the Light – super deep jazz-funk track. A thirteen-minute journey into sound. Arthur Russel is an amazing artist, who unfortunately passed away at a young age (40). However, his musical legacy of beautiful music like this track remains for us to enjoy.

Boyd V
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyd__v/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/boydv

The Square Sun
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Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thesquaresun
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Boyd V I The Square Sun Sessions #24

For the third, focus on Italo disco! A selection of infectious beats, lush synths and captivating vocals!

Rinse France Podcast 

Nofraje présente Bright Side Of Love - 06 Février 2024

Capra has an intrinsic devotion to resurrect the primal era of dance and clubbing music. With a distinct focus on music from the first part of the nineties, he strives to create melancholic trips with a raw edge. Contrary to his usual approach, this set tries to achieve the same but in a less club-oriented way. Less 4x4, more experimental sounds. Enjoy it while having a coffee and have a little dance (but don't let them notice)!

Capra's recent hot tunes:
1. P.A. Presents - Lost Voices    
A recent release from Utrecht, got it as a present from my sister!

2. Sandals - Joy    
Very nice, just embody the nostalgia it generates

3. Jessie Deep! - Moonday   
Perfect if you pitch it down 8%, nice closing track for a punchy set.

Capra
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_toorians/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/max-toorians


The Square Sun:
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Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thesquaresun
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Capra - The Square Sun Sessions #25

Aram Mukanay - The Square Sun Sessie #26

Isha Faith is an upcoming talent in the Dutch DJ scene, having started her career during the pandemic. Her first gig was at a festival that she organized herself, and since then, she has been on a roll. With gigs at renowned clubs like PIP in The Hague and Soenda in Utrecht, Isha Faith is quickly making a name for herself. Her signature style is not necessarily bound by genres, but you can expect a lot of harder, high-energy sounds from her, ranging from hard groove to bubbling to trance, which always gets the crowd moving. If you're looking for a fresh and exciting DJ who knows how to get a party started, Isha Faith is the one to watch.

Top 3 tracks of the moment:
1. Gimme Pouwa (Original Mix) - Jas van Houten
2. Amadamushies - GiGi FM
3. CucaRafa - Pra Dançar São Precisos Dois

Isha Faith Socials :
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_isha_faith
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ishafaith
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@isha_faith_

The Square Sun Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesquaresun/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thesquaresun
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSquareSunSociety

Isha Faith - The Square Sun Sessions #27

Recording from my set at Lovebar in Tbilisi a month ago. Last hour or so is b2b with Vrøge.

Locomotion Festival May 9 @ NAR, Utrecht w/ AceMo, DTM Funk, EG, Lil Lawaw, Shady Lady & me:
https://bit.ly/LOCOMOTIONFEST

Lovebar, Tbilisi, 5 April 2024 - last hour b2b w/ Vrøge

Bruce La Danse w/ Sunni D - 14/05/24

DIGGING PLATFORM I ARTIST I LABEL I EVENTS

Released music on:
Martino Edits, Tropical Heritage, SAUDEDITS

Vrøge I The Square Sun Sessions #23

The Square Sun

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