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Soundsweekly Radio Ep. 4

It's back! Second last show of the year, hitting the 2 hour mark on this one, open your ears and enjoy.

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TRACKLIST

Rat's Theme (Redux) - Jenova 7 (Self Released)

Tops Drop - Fat Pat (Wreckshop)

First... and Then - Dres & Handsome Boy Modeling School (Elektra)

Dontcha - The Internet (Odd Future)

Nakamarra feat.  Q-Tip - Hiatus Kaiyote (Self Released)

Bad - Ed Smith (EDR)

Momma Momma - Betty Barney (GWP)

Freaky Grapevine - Sir Jarvis (Badass 45)

So Much to Me - French Kiwi Juice (Roche Musique)

Presente Grego - Arthur Verocai *(Sonar Kollektiv - Not Souljazz as mentioned in the show, sorry! )

Lagos Sisi - Bola Johnson (Vampi Soul)

Freak Freak The Funk - DJ Goodka & DJ Moar (Trad Vibe)

Can't Nobody Love Me Like You Do - General Johnson (Arista)

Call Girl (Hot Toddy Mix) - The Right Now (Deep & Disco)

Arabesque - Nicola Conte (Schema)

Afternoon in Mombasa - Chip White (Heard & Felt)

Welcome To Our World (Joey Negro Funk In The Music Mix) - Mass Production (Z Records)

Can't You See - Rick Wade (Funky Chocolate)

On The Beach (Atjazz Love Soul 7" Edit) - Leon Ware (R2 Records)

I'm Your Brother - Round One (Main Street Records)

Street Life - Purple Disco Machine (OFF Recordings)

Situation - Citizen & Ashworth (W&O Street Tracks)

Porchlight and Rocking Chairs (Kink Remix) - Jimpster (Freerange Records)

Lullaby - Morgan Geist (Environ)

Loser - Sam Sanders (180 Proof)

Belle Isle Daze - The Lyman Woodard Organization (Strata Records)

New Island Midnight - Dr. John (Clean Cuts)

Nel Oliver - Dream On (The Revenge Edit)

Berlin via Benin don Nel Oliver keeping the groove tight.

McFunk

Mixtape by flume

now you haven't heard these songs sounding like this, a revamp on his last album, clearly should have been his original

Funk Me To The Moon Mix - MCLW

A little something to keep you occupied til the next radio show which I can promise is in the works.

Jonas Rathsman Boiler Room LA French Express Takeover

After a stellar Essential Mix with fellow French Express label mate Perseus at the start of the year, Jonas Rathsman plays a Boiler Room set sure to get you moving. Features the punchy basslines and sexy, soulful vocals that we've all come to expect and love from the French Express crew. As well as Rathsman's set, make sure to check out the full French Express takeover here.

Soul Of Sydney 2nd Birthday DJ KON

Ever had one of those moments where everything just makes sense? Where you feel completely comfortable getting down amongst brothers and sisters, brilliant music pumping out all evening, and by the end of it, realising you've just had an epiphany of sorts - I give you Soul of Sydney.

I've been following the Soul of Sydney party train for a while with their lineups of internationally renowned funk/soul/disco dons, always keen to check it out but never having the opportunity. It all changed last Sunday when I joined hundreds of disco heads down at Flyover bar at Wynyard for Soul of Sydney's second birthday extravaganza showcasing a man who digs through crates like no other; BBE's Kon.

And so it was on a bleak Sunday afternoon, grey skies threatening to dampen what would be much better suited to a sunny one, I headed into the city for pre-drinks with a Alex and Nat. A few beers later at Harts (that Empress, good lord almighty what a beer!) and the mood was good, we were more than ready for what we expected to be a fantastic evening.

After a bit of a scare trying to find the party (the front entrance to the venue was closed), and a bit of help from Phil Taouk (long time SOS resident DJ), we arrived not, to the dance floor frenzy that I'd heard so much about, but it was still early, time to get a few more beers down us. The small courtyard below the Westpac building began to fill up with a crowd super diverse, the likes of which I'd never seen at a music gig in Sydney. Old and young formed impromptu dance troupes, preaching love above all else, love for life, love for each other, love for the music.

It only took an hour or so before the place was heaving to funk classics, such as this instrumental edit of J.B's 'Papa's Got Brand New Bag', so starting a trend to the night, hearing the songs that we all know and love, but the edits that made you wanna get down to the nearest record store and find them.

 

Several soul trains later, it was time for Kon, I couldn't kick the anticipation.

If there is one word I can use to describe the skills of Kon it would have to be immaculate. Whilst not demonstrating all that much technical flair, his selection is second to none. Having been to mostly house gigs up til now, my understanding of a DJ's selection of tunes on any given night is - start with some bangers, then after about half an hour work your way into some filler, songs that keep the beat yet don't match the intensity, before heading back into some bangers and repeating this until the end of your set where you play a medley of all your best songs. Kon went through hit after hit after hit stirring up a frenzy the likes of which I'd never seen before.

At about nine o'clock we were informed by the silence from the speakers that the night was unfortunately over. It goes without saying that for hours after the buzz remained, causing it to dawn on me that this night would be a pillar in my musical journey through life. I'm not necessarily saying that this will be the same for you, but for someone who enjoys music with soul, that chunky funk, it's always special when you find a people, a place, an event that sees the world the same way you do.

Make sure to check out Soul of Sydney for upcoming events and other shenanigans.
www.facebook.com/soulofsydney
www.soundcloud.com/soulofsydney

Wow. So song.

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Rick Wade - Can't You See

First released back in 2003 on French label Funky Chocolate (great name for a label btw), and what better way to mark its tenth anniversary than a re-release, this time from fellow French label, Robsoul.
Dare I say, once you hear it, you'll want to listen to it a few times over, its that delish.

ESTA - High($ex)

And a little something from a legend.

Plage84 - Love Rain

Klaves: Pause House So Fine

A chiller that brings the soul of space to your livingroom

Madlib - To Promote Illogical Thinking

Doin' his own thang, keeping it real soulful, Madlib with his superb Madlib Medicine Show No. 10 : Black Soul. Here's a taste.

The Black Seeds - Fire (The Real Molloy Remix)

1974 SoundsNovember Mix & BEAR//FACE for SSENSE

depending what your into i've got something special, For all you laid back kids For those who feel like a bit of a party

Daan de Boer - East Ender Competition Winning Set

Big thanks to good friend Tessa for sending me a link to this, her friend it seems is quite the up and coming dj.

Soundsweekly Radio Ep.3

Keeping those sweet vibes coming.


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TRACKLIST
Ela Partiu - Tim Maia
Summertime - Dizzy Gillespie
Make You Feel That Way - Blackalicious
African Rumble - Timo Lassy
Planets of Life - The Whispers
Netzwek - Klangkarussell
Existence - Kink
Time - Pachanga Boys

the long anticipated third show

coming soon...

DJ Nature - Real Talk

It's time likes the ones this tune evokes that makes you ponder all the good things life has to offer, and hey why fight it? Cannot give enough love to this massive massive deep soulful number. Promise that the next radio show is not too far off, going to buy some mixers next week, stay tuned, will try to post a few songs this week (breaking from the format I know but the blog needs some loving).

Sole Fusion - Bass Tone

Taking flight on this fine Friday arvo.

The Avalanches - Frontier Psychiatrist

The Whispers - The Planets of Life

Make sure you get up when you hear your star sign come along.

Hiatus Kaiyote - Nakamarra ft. Q-Tip

Cody ChesnuTT - What Kind Of Cool Will We Think of Next

Channeling Marvin Gaye with every breath he takes.

Paco de Lucia - Entre dos Aguas

Dale!

Soul of Sydney Blockparty - DJ Rahaan

Was absolutely devastated to miss it, so you can imagine the joy and excitement that surged through my being upon this popping up today. Disco, funk and house heads, this is essential listening, and as usual you're gonna need some room to get groovy.

Soundsweekly Radio Ep.2

TRACKLISTING

The Loner - Cal Tjader

Caracol - Tremor

Love - Globetroddas

les Grands - Skence

Daniel Guilhot Special Exclusive Super Mega Interview background music is So Devine - Francis Inferno Orchestra

Pepino Beach - Marcos Valle

Indigo Blue - Sven Weisemann

Set It Out - Omar S

Love Thang (Genius of Time Remix) - First Choice

Transatlantic Landing Bay - Space Dimension Controller

Spinach Spaceship - Pop & Eye

Jacques Renault - Back To You (Francis Inferno Orchestra Remix)

Melbournite Francis Inferno Orchestra on remix duties, absolutely killing it at the moment.

Steve Reich - Nagoya Marimba (Hnny Edit)

Mr. Oizo- Secam

highlight on ed bangers 10th anniversary album

Bob James - Feel Like Making Love

Sven Weisemann - Journey Of The Soul Mix

Some chilled grooves for y'all. My man of the moment right now, Sven Weisemann with a mix sure to take you to many places.

Ta-Ku - Day 4 and Bonobo - The Plug

I haven't posted in a while, so i thought that one track wouldn't be enough. hopefully you enjoy these bad boys.

Soundsweekly Radio Ep. 2 Preview

Sorry about the wait guys, after much tinkering the radio show has been recorded with just a few tidbits to add in before I can send it on its way into your earholes!!
Here's a small preview of the upcoming show, stay tuned for the full show.

James Zabiela - Boiler Room

Tech junkie, firmware tester for Pioneer and forward thinker, James Zabiela, showing what you can do with CDJs, mixers, an effects board, a laptop running Ableton and an iPad.

Prana Pulse

Set a relaxing volume and let it bring you down to its level.

L. Pierre - The Grief That Does Not Speak

recent. his Hypnogogia album from 2002 is full of beautiful classical/ambient pieces underlined with beats.

Gil Ventura - Give Me The Night

Here's the story of one song across three people, the song - Give Me The Night, the year - 1980. Originally written by Rod Temperton as an synthy jazz affair, the song found its way into the hands of two others who did something with it the same year. George Benson began his meteoric rise with help from none other than producer extraordinaire Quincy Jones turning the song on its head and releasing the disco beast within, helping Benson taste success in the American charts. The last character in the story and perhaps the one most forgotten is Gil Ventura who also released his version of the song that same year, the struggle of tyring to find this song anywhere on the internet proves that unfortunately time was never on the side of Ventura's version. Only yesterday did I learn of it as I was ripping some of my vinyls when a song off a record that had otherwise been unplayed since I brought it back from a South American adventure some 4 years ago took my notice. Over and over again I played it, couldn't get enough of the sax, the song was made for it. If you're expecting a moral from this story I don't have one to offer, except perhaps something I knew all along, that one song, one concept is infinite, leaving an intangible trace across time and space touching generations whether we acknowledge it or not.

Gil Ventura - Give Me The Night by monsieurpanadero

BADBADNOTGOOD - Hedron

Define: Juxtaposition

Space Dimension Controller - Transatlantic Landing Bay

Get up on it
Space Dimension Controller - Transatlantic Landing Bay by reqeffect

Le Dust Sucker - Love Me

obviously has to be played at a decent Vol, turn yer knob up ya knob

Disclosure - You & Me (Flume Remix)

its been some time since my last update, be here is a little taste of things to come. gotta love a good flume mix

Inputselector.fr 135 Mix - Skence

IS 135 - Skence [Kif Records] by Input Selector I know I plugged a mix from the same mix series, by the same artist on the radio show released but a few days ago, however I feel this mix definitely deserves it, plug yourselves in for an hour of amazing music (you'll definitely want your best pair of headphones for this one and room to jive...of course!) ...did I also mention his music has been the backdrop to Nat Geo Documentaries, need to get my hands on them!

Soundsweekly Radio Show Ep.1

Soundsweekly Radio Ep.1 by soundsweekly

Skence Input Selector 104 Mix

Picks of the Month
Shina Williams & His Adrican Percussionists - Agboju Logun (12" Mix) (Tom)

Bluetech - Leaving Winter Behind (Mello)

Jeremy Glenn - New Life (Perseus' Summer of 83 Remix) (Dan)

Shigeto - Relentless Drag (Mike Slott Remix) (Josh)

DJ Day - Land of 1000 Chances (Marty)

Pal Joey - Here It Is

For all the house heads.

Fat Freddy's Drop - Blackbird

Fat Freddy's Drop have finally finished their new album Blackbird. It will be released in the last week of June, followed by tours of Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

We've all been listening to this track for a while, in anticipation of the new album. Enjoy.

Cottam - The Other World

The Other World by Cottam

Excuses- Bibio

Pariah - Detroit Falls

Just a little something that i'm enjoying. Hope you like it!!

It's Alright, I Feel It! (Roni Size Remix) - Nuyorican Soul

Many of you at some point throughout the last week would have taken time to listen to the new album by Daft Punk, whilst it has already caused a great division in many's final reviews, the list of contributors to this album is nothing if not stellar. The excitement that stirred in me when just reading the list of collaborators led me on to find Nuyorican Soul aka. Masters at Work, who a decade and a half earlier, embarked on a synonymous journey - to bring together the leaders in music at that time, George Benson, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente and Roy Ayers to name but a few, to develop an album composed in a manner that each track held its own as a jazz, soul or salsa number, however unifying the album under the banner of house.
This is off the remix album, something Daft Punk have also stated they are going to be doing with RAM, something lively to get you charged for the day ahead, Drum & Bass big player Roni Size with his remix of It's Alright, I Feel It!

It's Alright, I Feel It! (Roni Size Remix) - Nuyorican Soul by soundsweekly

Daft Punk

As of today you can get your hands on the new daft punk album. Available to stream off iTunes for free, getting that 3 days before its official release. so far am about 5 mins in and it sounds really funky and cool. click this link, then click the view in iTunes button if you wish to hear the new album

Session Victim - Boiler Room Berlin Set

BOILER ROOM Berlin #010 by Session Victim
Strap yourself in for a 40 odd groovy minutes with German house maestros, Session Victim. Its interesting to note the two started out somewhat in competition (albeit friendly competition), trying to outdo each other through shared mixtapes which carried over to their live sets when they teamed up.

Check out the video of the set as well, not usually something I'd do for a DJ set however there is live bass and alot of energy involved so it is definitely something worth watching.

Flume - Sleepless (Mr. Bill Remix)

Heard this at RabbitsEatLettuce over Easter, took me until the other night just before heading to The HiFi to see Opiuo and Spoonbill to work out it was a Flume remix. Enjoy.

Flume - Sleepless (Mr. Bill Remix) by Mr Bill

Shina Williams & His African Percussionists - Agboju Logun (12'' Mix)

Jeremy Glenn - New Life (Perseus 'Summer of 83' Remix)

High Contrast - FabricLive.25

Welsh Drum & Bass DJ/Producer, who cites soundtracks to A Clockwork Orange and Blade Runner as defining influences, delivers a brilliant cross section of everything drum & bass. A virtual unknown when he stepped on the scene, Lincoln Barrett has become one of drum & bass' brightest stars. Barrett's topography of the scene is wonderfully charged and delicate at the same time, if you have never taken the time to listen to drum & bass this is the perfect introduction.



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Ta-ku - Left Alone

Been listening to his boiler room sets, this guy is amazing!!

Dream Koala - We Can't Be Friends

Johnny Hammond//Mizell Bro's. - Gears

Huge huge album.
Johnny Hammond Gears by 24karatblack

Bluetech - Sines and Singularities

Here's some selected songs from Bluetech's 2005 album - Sines and Singularities. Been listening to it a lot over the last week. Enjoy

Klangkarussell - Sonnentanz

Sonnentanz by Klangkarussell

Shigeto - Relentless Drag (Mike Slott Remix)

02 Relentless Drag (Mike Slott Remix) by SHIGETO

DJ Day - Land of 1000 Chances

Day - Land Of 1000 Chances by DJDay