Minneapolis DJ Alli D. packed the tracks into the latest mix in the DayFunk Presents series. A solid hour mix of tracks by Chicago artist, DJ and pioneer: CZR. 

This mix comes ahead of the DayFunk presents CZR day party on 01/12/25 at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis. If you're in the area, we'd love to have you join us. Here's the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/jiaZPEowjikm1TUg/

It's not about us...it's about "us". We're a community, a gathering of people who share a love for house music. Whether we were there from the beginning, or we just came in - we're all riding the waves of house. We've experienced the highs and lows, danced until dawn, and feel the pulse of the sound that helped define us.

Many of the legends who started it all are still out there, working their magic. They inspire us, and we pay tribute to them every month with events that go beyond just a party. It's a chance to connect, to enjoy the music that has shaped our lives, and to support the talented local artists who share our passion.

We want to invite you to be a part of our journey, to feel the moment, and experience the unity that house music brings. It's all happening right now, and we would love to have you join us.

DayFunk Presents : The Sounds of CZR - Mixed By Alli D.

🎶House - Garage - Disco 🎶

This is where I'm supposed to write something basic and witty about myself.


DeejayNeko learned the art of turntable djing in 1996 while living abroad in Birmingham, England. He moved to Minneapolis in 2000 and established himself quickly in the local scene as an energetic live performer thanks to winning a DJ contest at the historic First Avenue. Neko's performances with the DJ crews True Funk Army, Steppers Alliance, and Progress were written about in Time Magazine, Urb, City Pages, and the Associated Press. Neko also played solo shows with such internationally respected names as Seb Fontaine, AK1200, Christopher Lawrence, DJ Dara, Tommie Sunshine, John Acquaviva, Dieselboy, Freddy Fresh, Brad Owen, Thee-O, Kenny Gino, Woody McBride, Diva D, Jack Trash, Spree, Speedy, and Junkie XL. DeejayNeko took a hiatus from the DJ world in 2007, returning in 2023 to perform funky breaks, UKG, jackin' house, and hard breaks for dance music fans across the Twin Cities.
See Mixcloud for all classic turntable mixes and past Soundcloud uploads that have been removed.

Autokinetic : Auto Kinetic : 1/2 of AutoClub : Mindphaseone : Mr. Quashie : Clint Essential

Mike McClure aka Autokinetic has been performing live electronic music since the earliest days of the Minneapolis rave scene. Coming up alongside acts like Freddy Fresh, Woody McBride, and DVS1, his approach to electronic music is unmistakably informed by his long involvement in Minneapolis techno culture. Earlier in his career, Autokinetic produced hard, 909-driven acid and now focuses on deeper, more spacious techno grooves. His full-hardware live performances have an unmistakable after-hours feel that is true to his roots.

Autokinetic's recorded material is often captured in one take, keeping the real-time and human aspects of the music intact. McClure also performs as AutoClub with Craig Lambert (Midnight Music Club). You can find his music on Mistress Recordings, Fixed Rhythms, Electric Music Foundation, Trope Recordings, and Music Man, as well as an imprint co-managed with Freddy Fresh, Analog Records.

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.