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2024-02-15 “lifeboogie Vision [Remote Pop Up w/ DYSTOH @Up&UpStudio] (DJ set)

Phil Motion & Ray Tabana have been opening their rehearsal sets during February to a very lucky few by invite only and we’re kind enough to have me provide the soundtrack between sets.
This is the recording of the DJ portion of the night.
Enjoy!

Playlist:

1. The Revolutioniers - Dub With Natty
2. Jacob Miller - Forward Ever Backward Never
3. The Revolutionaries - Public Holiday
4. Danny Ray - Revolution Rock
5. Flowering Inferno & Quantic - Spring Tank Fire
6. Jackie Edwards - Git Up
7. Abranis - Avehri
8. Sugar Minott - In The Residence
9. Hugh Masekela & The Union Of South Africa - Shebeen
10. Oscar Martos feat. Essy - Mi Vida
11. Toli & The Ferm Nameless - Deaf Ears (Instrumental Dub)
12. Tony Allen & Afrika 70 - Jealousy
13. T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou - Benin - Homin Si Tche
14. Marcos Valle - Estrelar
15. Flammer Dance Band - Din Ting
16. Zara McFarlane - Peace Begins Within (Reggae Version)
17. Sly5thAve + DJ Center feat. Thalma De Freitas - Paradise
18. Nico Mauskovic - A Big Brain
19. 1:18 Unknown - n/a
20. Quantic pres. The Western Transient feat. Jimetta Rose - Creation (Extended Vocal Version)
21. Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel feat. Eckee Chef & AJ Soulz
22. Kokolo - The Way Up (Instrumental)
23. Phil Motion & The Easy Lo-Fi - Dangerous World
24. Nolan Porter - Somebody’s Cryin’ 
25. Garden Of Eden - Everybody’s On A Trip (Kon Edit)
26. Louie Bellson & Walfredo De Los Reyes - Six Feeling
27. Lyn Collins - Me And My Baby Got A Good Thing Goin’
28. Labelle - What Can I Do For You?
29. Gloria Jay - I’m Gonna Make It
30. Loose Ends - Choose Me (Eon Irving Remix)
31. African Connection - Tiembelema
32. Da Lata - Rio Vida
33. Bebel Gilberto - Close Your Eyes
34. Friends From Rio feat. Bembe Segue - Cravo E Canela (IG Culture Remix)
35. Emanative & Liz Elensky feat. Dan Jose & Deoke - Love & Light 
36. Cannonball Adderly - Walk Tall (Intro by The Reverend Jesse Jackson)
37. Don Ellis - The Devil Made Me Write This Piece
38. Charles Earland - Sons Of The Gods
39. Exile One - Tout’ Jeu Ce Jeu
40. The Beginning Of The End - Monkey Tamarind

2024-02-15 “lifeboogie Vision MuyAfroFunkE #90 [Remote Pop Up w/ DYSTOH @Up&UpStudio] (DJ set)

For more than 30 years, Trevor Walker has been one of Canada’s best kept secrets. But talk to anyone who’s danced to his sets, booked him or shared the decks with him and the word legend is often use to praise his work. Collecting and playing music since 1988, he spent 21 years as a resident at Ottawa’s Mercury Lounge, one of the longest lasting and most respected venues in the country, playing alongside DJs such as : Derrick Carter, Louie Vega, Joe Claussell, Gilles Peterson, Fred Everything, Quantic, King Britt, Dj Spinna, Osunlade, Roger Sanchez, Josh Wink, and the list goes on. He also shared the bill with bands such as : Jamiroquai, The Roots, Gil Scott-Heron, Maceo Parker, Alice Russell, Souljazz Orchestra, The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Bembe Segue, Galliano, and many more.
 
A walking musical encyclopedia, he’s responsible for shaping the eclectic sound that has defined Ottawa’s club scene for over two and a half decades, partly due to his various radio shows over the years on CKCU FM 93.1 such as : New Soul Collectve Saturdays [1990-2001], Flava Zone Sundays  [1991-1996], Undergrove Thursdays  [1992-1999] and his current Friday Drive [2005-present].  His radio shows and club nights have showcased a wide spectrum of genres, covering Soul, Funk, Afro, Jazz, Latin, Carribean, Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Acid Jazz as well as his trademark House and Techno sets. He’s particularly known for his use of 4 decks, layering hypnotic beats and adding acapellas over his inspired and informed selection.

On top of his long lasting residencies at Atomic and Mercury Lounge, he’s also graced the decks at many of the countries best clubs and festivals, including : Stereo, Piknik Electronik, Salon Daome, Montreal International Jazz Festival, Peopl, Di Salvio,Jai Bar, Squeeze, Black & Blue… [Montreal], Government, Solid Garage, OM Festival [Toronton], National Gallery of Canada, Ontario Art Gallery, Sashay, Sunday Sessions, SAW Gallery,Babylon, Club Zinc, Winterlude Festival [Ottawa]. Internationally, he’s played in Miami (WMC), NY, Amsterdam (ADE), France, Italy and Mexico City…
 
As a producer, he’s released on labels such as : Nordic Trax, Afro Art, Bombay, Fossil Fuel, GotSoul, and collaborated with artists such as Juno nominated Rise Ashen and Miguel Graca, Shawn Escoffery, Luke Mckeehan, Fred Everything, Souljazz Orchestra and The Soul Motivators.

Having recently ended his long lasting residency, Trevor Walker is ready to spread his wings and concentrating on studio projects and touring, taking his Lifeboogie brand to the next level.

For all booking information:
lifeboogie@gmail.com

2024-02-15 “lifeboogie Vision MuyAfroFunkE #90 [Remote Pop Up w/ DYSTOH @Up&UpStudio] (DJ set)

Trevor lifeboogie Walker