As part of the monthly "DayFunk Presents" DJ mix series, the newest installment kicks the fun up a notch with an hour long mix curated by DJ Butter. We've mixed up the format a bit, and rather than a focus on a single artists as in past mixes, we're diving into a genre: Hip House. If you're familiar with the early 90's formats, this goes beyond that into bootlegs and tracks that bring the sound forward a few decades. 

If you'd like to get down with us in person, join us in Minneapolis on Sunday, November 17 2024 for DayFunk Presents : DJ Abilities (House Set) info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/Md7wgCWPHnic45XX/

Tracklist:
1.Been Around The World (Armand Van Helden Remix) - Diddy, The Notorious B.I.G., Mase
2.Go Ahead in the Rain (Pimp Juice's Player Paradise) - A Tribe Called Quest, Pimp Juice
3.Old School (Extended Mix) - Ghetto Birds, Seb Todd
4.Down With Me (Hako Remix) (Extended Mix) - Dope Earth Alien, lau.ra
5.It's Like That (Jason's Battle Blaster) - Run-D.M.C. vs Jason Nevins
6.Get Stupid (Original Mix) - Cloonee
7.My Turn (Original Mix) - Lowcult
8.JayDee (Original Mix) - Detlef
9.Jump Around (Extended Mix) - Dillon Nathaniel, Kevin McKay
10.Superstition (Original Mix) - DJ PP, Gabriel Rocha
11.Work It (Extended Club Mix) - Kevin McKay, Milos Pesovic
12.The Get Down (Original Mix) - Sonny Fodera, Biscits
13.Hip House (Original) - Fast Eddie
14.Pump The Noise (Original Mix) - Block & Crown, Lissat
15.Hot Stepper - NADDA	
16.Are You Ready to Dance (Club Mix) - Block & Crown, Fernando Lopez

DayFunk Presents : Hip House 1 - Mixed By DJ Butter

Shawn Kiehl is DJ Butter behind the decks. In front of the decks you'd catch him cutting shapes late into the night. You could say on the dancefloor he was smooth as.... ya know... BUTTER! 

Before slidin' on into Minneapolis, late nights in the local Fargo dance music scene would later influence Shawn to take his next step in his journey with music through life. After moving to Minneapolis, he sought for a similar scene, people, and music. He plunged head first into all flavors of dance music, but nothing has hooked him quite like the 4 on the floor sounds of house music. 

It's about the people. The music comes second. Then its the feeling..... The way it can take you and make you just want to move...... and everyone on the floor has their own groove.

Drawing inspiration from a variety of House Music giants near and far, Some of his favorite locals include, Larry Peace, and Chuck Love - and of course legends like David Penn, Green Velvet, Purple Disco Machine, and Riva Starr. 
You could use the words "Feel Good" "Thumping" or "Disco Inferno" to describe the style, intensity, and vibe of a DJ Butter set.  

DJ Butter has played for Groove Cruise, Key Elements Ent., Rhyze Ent., and a variety of other local shows and livestreams.

Aside from setting a vibe on a dancefloor, DJ Butter's favorite place to spin is with homies, or smaller groups.

It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs.

Nick's unique style of house music was instrumental in defining the sound of the Minneapolis club and underground house scene for over two decades. Nick started his career as a DJ in the late 90s, influenced by the Chicago hot mix style of dj'ing on B96 FM. In the early 2000s he spearheaded the Black club series at the First Avenue VIP Room, hosting exclusive events that brought world class house music to the Twin Cities.

Nick's signature sound draws from a wide range of influences, including French house, Chicago house, New York vocal house anthems and bootlegs. He has often been praised for his ability to blend nostalgic classics with contemporary bangers.