Brokenhomes World-o-Stuff

Sunday Grime Mix - All Vinyl.

2013-03-18T21:44:00.001+00:00

Been a while since I posted anything on here so I thought I would see if this would increase some page views. Blogging my own stuff. YUH. Anyway, just a quick hours worth of grime from vinyl, soundcloud link below for stream with tracklist and download option available.

Artist - Title

DJ Wire - Last Chance
Sticky - Golly Gosh (Fidgit Remix)
Sticky - Golly Gosh
Virgo - Nasty Time (inst)
Musical Mob - Pulse X
Dexplicit - Pow
Ruff Sqwad - Underground (inst)
Mondie - Straight (Crazy Titch Version)
Sticky - War Dub (Boo)
Jon e Cash - War
Menta - Sounds of the future
Footsie - Prang Man
Mr Fidgit - Unknown
Outlaw Breaks - Transmission
Charmzy - R-Ha
DJ Marsta - Gridlock
Jammer - Jiggy
Wiley - Avalanche
DIzzee Rascal - I Love You (inst)
DJ Wire - Believe Me (DJ Faz Remix)
Footsie - Flipside to Scars Remix
Macabre Unit - Or Else
Rude Kid - The Best
Wiley - Pump Up (inst)

A daytime conversation via Facebook

2012-09-10T12:36:00.000+01:00

Today, at work I got a message via Facebook via one of the random friends I have on my account. The opening line drew me straight in so, here is how it went down. Poor guy. Anyway, dont let him add you or anything.

Don Benjamin Morrison
hi sir, i am a banker in ghana and i have a business deal for you. hope you will coperate. thanks

Ray Juss
you want my bank details?
account number and sort code?

Don Benjamin Morrison
no
there is a dormant account that beers your second name and i need you to clear it for a percentage share

Ray Juss
wow, that is amazing. How much money is in the account?

Don Benjamin Morrison
there is 100,000 Ghana cedis and is about 70, 000 Euros.

Ray Juss
this is amazing, I will be able to feed my children and buy them shoes finally

Don Benjamin Morrison
well that is impressive

Ray Juss
Don, you have changed my life. How can I repay you?

Don Benjamin Morrison
u only need to send me any valid id card so i can procees u as the benefactor

Ray Juss
I will do that, first send me your account number and sort code as I would like to deposit some MONIES into your bank
to say thank you
for all your hard work
I will also need your address, to send you a card my children will make for you

Don Benjamin Morrison
that is not necessary now we are rather going to transact more better business

Ray Juss
but it is, my dead wife would like you to have the gift too. She died last year, this is why I have had much financial problems
she was addicted to doughnuts. Kripsy Kreme ones. It was a long a tough battle
please accept my gift Don.
I just need your account number and sort code

Don Benjamin Morrison
ooh sorry for ur wife

Ray Juss
I am crying
with tears of joy
and sadness
she would like to thank you from the grave
she will visit your house tonight

Don Benjamin Morrison
i dont think my account number is needednow

Ray Juss
as a ghost
send the details Don

Pause

Ray Juss
DO it
FOR MY DEAD WIFE
SHE WANTS THIS SO MUCH
FOR MY CHILDREN

Don Benjamin Morrison
as a ghost for what in my house

Ray Juss
she will not harm you
she comes in peace
she likes Fufu
please DON
send me your account number and sort code

Don Benjamin Morrison
ghost cant cant visit my house cos is protect by the blood of jesus

Ray Juss
She will come and thank you tonight
you will see Don
I must go
The spirits are calling me
Thank you for the gift of 70,000 euro

Don Benjamin Morrison
you better go and meet those spirit
cos am stronger than all of you

Ray Juss
bless you Don. You have much Fufu power.
Good bye

Off The Record Turns One!!

2012-06-25T14:47:00.000+01:00

Off The Record Turns One!

12 months ago in a bar on Upper Street started a small yet quiet revolution. Off The Record was born. A night dedicated to vinyl but not just DJs, people who still bought, collected, found, stumbled upon could come and play those black discs.

Over the year there has been many first timers, new DJs, old DJs have graced the wheels of steel at Wax Jambu. Rare and unheard records were played as the bar staff mixed up some of the best drinks in the World (check the competitions, its true!) Over this time, there was not one lame set. From the early days of Ustreaming around the world to the later sets being recorded and preserved on Mixcloud, each person involved shared a little bit about themselves by the music they played.

While it is a celebration, it will also be the last time Off The Record will appear on a Wednesday evening at Wax Jambu. But fear not! After my well earned break, there will be something new to get excited about. I would like to thank all of the DJs that took part. In this order, almost!

CAST

Laze Breaks, Martin Daniels, JJ Mumbles, K15, Rookie Sludat, DJ Nickname, Danny Lowe, Andy Fenn, Lee HEE-MAN Henry, Bensamba, Sunil Chauhan, James Blanco, Richard Walsh, Orsii, Bradley Zero, Peach, Cleo, Matt Baker, Dr Wink Importer / Exporter, Klaus, Laurent Finitoni, Naqwon, Greedy Kid, Will Furtado, Alex Chase, Maharishi HI-FI, Dave Metcalfe, Rie Fujihira, Louis P, Ashley, Si Domone, Vue, Intalex, Filter ‘Power’ Taylor, Sodalicious, Pete Byrne, Joe Pesh, Elliot Davies, Bacary Bamba, Mo Sean, Dickon Storme, Steve James, Robert Morgan, Grace Bassface, Piers, Senior Girls Own, Sonny D, Nijmakesbeats, Ed, Dnbenergy, amar_, Ralph, Lawrence.

Also thanks to Jimi, Will, Sara at Wax Jambu for making it happen and ALLLL of the bar staff for sending me home drunk plenty of times!

Also a massive Thank You to anyone that has popped in for a drink on a Wednesday

Off The Record - June Listings

2012-06-06T14:05:00.000+01:00

June, birthdays, The Euros, Sun, Weddings, returning friends. We all can get caught up in stuff sometimes. Anyway, here is what you have been missing. The listings for the month of June. Off The Record turns ONE so if you have never been and you claim to be my 'friend' I will see you there, WONT I!

June Listings

6th – Dave Metcalfe (Reggae) | Pete Byrne (Rock/Electronica) | amar_ (Electronic)

Summer is knocking on the gates of London and to help it get through passport control with the minimum of fuss we have the Reggae master Dave Metcalfe. He will be warming up for Pete Byrne who will take us on another musical trip. Closing the show will be amar_ who will be brining it up to date with a more up tempo and modern set.

13^th – Ralph | Lawrence | Ray Juss (Soul/Motown/Hip Hop/Classics)

There are not many more elusive collectors than Ralph and Lawrence. They showed an interest in playing a while back but after many emails, Facebook messages and meetings I got them to put pen to paper. Digging through found and acquired collections, these enthusiastic guys will get things moving!

20^th – K15 | Bensamba (insession) | Nijmakesbeats (Beats and Bootybass)

In life, they say you shouldn’t have favourites. They tell you that everyone is equal. They, are sometimes wrong. The stars have aligned to allow me to pick not only 3 friends, but probably 3 of the best talents playing and collecting music. K15 will no doubt surprise me and everyone else with his selection of tracks. Bensamba aka the DJs choice probably has a load of new things tucked away. (Ill be the train spotter by the turntables for that one). Rounding things off we have the laidback neck snapping master Nijmakesbeats. Playing them slaps until they kick us out!

27^th – OFF THE RECORD 1^ST BIRTHDAY

So here it is, 52 weeks later. The baby turns one. London’s best kept secret where anyone can come and play anything from vinyl has no doubt changed my and a few other people’s lives. It has been a fun and interesting learning experience and I am proud of what has gone on at Wax Jambu every Wednesday. Don’t let me spoil any surprise of who is playing. Want to find out… come a long!

12 MONTHS – 12DJS – A LOT OF MUSIC.

Mellow Vibes - New Tracks

2012-05-17T21:26:00.000+01:00

As modern life pulls us in each and every direction, time is precious and is thinly spread over many responsibilities. I wish there was more time to spread that time over being creative and leaving things for others to enjoy. Fortunately, the greedy one found some time to create this new jam. Now I am not a fan of write ups for tracks in this modern age as with one click you can find out what it sounds like yourself. But, when I previewed the track standing at Kensington Olympia Station I was lifted away, so much so I almost missed the 19:50 to Milton Keynes. Take a listen, download if you like. Most of all, enjoy.

Vellow Mibes by BrokenHomes V2.0

Off The Record - May Listings

2012-04-24T10:48:00.000+01:00

May Listings

2nd – Dave Metcalfe (Reggae) | Pete Byrne (Rock) | Dickon Storme (Bunker Funk)

As the sun tries to creep from behind the clouds its only right we kick things of with Bar favourite, Dave Metcalfe. Bringing his selection fine selection of Reggae music to compliment the cocktails. To help keep the drinks flowing, Pete Byrne will be taking over the middle set of the evening with his choices of rock and electronica. Returning to the fold we have the elusive Dickon Storme. My messages sent via de-commissioned Navy radios reached him at his bunker where he has been carefully selecting records for his second performance. Expect the old/new genre of ‘Bunker Funk’

9^th – Ashley Jno | Oli (Open The Gate)

The word of Off The Record spreads slowly but that’s just how we like it. Tonight we will be entertained by Ashley and Oli. From successful sets at Open The Gate, they will be bringing their electic selections to Wax Jambu. Loads of great music you may never of heard but will recognize. I promise!

16^th – alum (Ambient to Zouk)

The mighty alum sound comes back to Off The Record. 3 DJs all with their own tastes and skills rolled into one mighty musical powerhouse. No genre is safe so you are sure to hear something you like and even if you don’t, you can always drink more and then everything will sound great!

23^rd – Ray Juss | Senior Girls Own (Splinx and Mindy)

Back on my warm up duties for no doubt the greatest DJ duo since, I don’t know when? I will be providing excellent music to accompany the drinking of the fine cocktails from behind the bar. Once I tag in Senior Girls Own, who knows what sort of greatness will happen? If I told you they finished their set with a 90s rave classic last time, would you believe me? Come and find out for yourself!

30^th – Martin Daniels (Recordstore.co.uk) | Si Domone (WOODWORK) | Dnbenergy (Quondam Records)

One for the dancing crew tonight. Kicking things off is the musical mastermind Martin Daniels from Recordstore.co.uk playing classic and contemporary hits. The next DJ Si Domone will be picking up the pace and taking you through what he is feeling from the genres of house. Ending the month and evening will be Dnbenergy playing a drum and bass set catered for the surroundings.

Off The Record - April Listings

2012-03-19T22:11:00.001+00:00

April, the month of fools and when accountants praise the birth of the Sage and Excel lords. Please dont be offended religious people, they are just accountants. Anyway, lets crack on with what we have going on in the month of April

April Listings

4^th – Ray Juss (Mixed 7s) | Senior Girls Own (Ambient to Zouk)

The first week of the April line up restores an excellent line from back in February. Once again I will be starting things of digging into my expensive 10p crates of 7s to set the mood. After, I will be handing the turntables over to Senior Girls own who will take you on a musical journey from A to Z. Hence Ambient to Zouk.

11^th – Ed | Rob Morgan (ifthereisahellbelow) | Ray Juss (Soul/Funk/Rock Night)

More members from the Recordstore.co.uk team come and play some records this week at Wax Jambu for Off The Record. Starting off we have the darling of Camden Ed who will be jumping back into his DJ role once again. We welcome back Rob Morgan from ifthereisahellbelow to help us discover and un cover new and old music, all of it will be well worth hearing. I will be closing the evenings entertainment with whatever treats I can find in my bag!

18^th – Mo Sean | Louis P | Laze Breaks (Breaks/Soul/Funk/BrokenBeats Night)

After some travel problems last booking, we are glad to have Mo Sean back on the bill. A master thrift store digger, his collection has been amassed from the four corners of the earth. Expect to hear breaks that are dying to be sampled. I have also managed to get Louis P back down to play some of his favourite records. With roots in jazz, hip hop and even broken beat it should be a good hour. Last on the evening is the digital champion, Laze Breaks. For someone with such a good record collection, he shouldn’t dismiss it so much. Dusty jazz breaks and 90s soul/hiphop is what I am guessing will come out.

25^th – alum (Ambient to Zouk)

Alum are previous guests Grace and Piers who have added a third member, Adam. Not to sound to comic book film trailer, together they are, Alum. The genre classification for these guys is just a loose one because to try to pigeon hole them wouldn’t be fair. They have the full 4 hours to entertain you musically. Will be a treat so come and get involved!

Off The Record - March Listings

2012-03-05T22:04:00.000+00:00

I've had this done for ages but I will be honest, Ray and The Palace aint spending much time together to I am sneaking in some sofa and computer time tonight. Let me hit you with what Off The Record has in store for March.

March Listings

7th – Pete Byrne (Rock) | Dave Metcalfe (Reggae) | Dnbenergy (DnB)

I resisted including some of the email banter between Pete and Dave, FYI, it was hilarious. They come back to explore guitar based music and reggae music respectively. Following we have a double debut. Our first dedicated Drum and Bass DJ and first outing for Ashley aka Dnbenergy. Not only does he DJ but is making his own productions over at Quondam Records

14^th – Unur | Cleo | Sonny D (Soul/Funk/Hip Hop Night)

We welcome another starlet to the Off The Record turntable for her first DJ outing. After coming down and enjoying the evening, Unur will be digging from Cleo’s selection. Cleo, an Off The Record regular will provide a fine selection from UK and US. Closing this session will be Sonny Delight who also makes his first spot at Off The Record. With 20+ years DJing skills under his belt we should be in for a treat!

21^st – Shabby (from Legend in Japan) | Bacary Bamba | Ashley (Lovers Rock/Mixed Bags Night)

Good friend of Off The Records head of Crowd Sourcing, Christine, Shabby will be joining us for her debut. Expect some Lovers Rock and whatever else she can find. Also, it will probably get rowdy seeing as they would like to beat me at Kings. Bacary Bamba pops into Off The Record again for another excellent set of music across loads of genres. Rounding off the evening will be the excellent Ashley who is getting more deserved attention for his skills behind the decks.

28^th – Ray Juss | Lee ‘HEE-MAN’ Henry | NijMakesBeats (Hip Hop/Soul/Funk Night)

Three guys. All locals of Wax Jambu. All like records. AND, all like a drink. Let me tell you a little more about the other DJs. Lee is the funk supremeo. Every Wednesday when he has brought his records out something magical has happened. Mix that with some drink, who knows what wont happen? Nij was actually at my first gig at Wax Jambu, I spent most of the night talking to him about Dilla and hip-hop. Fast forward a few years and we cross paths again and I manage to talk him into playing some records. Its going to be hip-hop of the finest kind!

Never Judge a Book

2012-02-27T17:56:00.000+00:00

So things have been pretty quiet on the blog and internet fronts for a while. This is because, amazingly, we conduct actual real lives outside of the confines of our sweaty rooms. Work is busy, Off The Record is picking up on every month and the excellent Super Human Disco has kicked off so I get more play outs now than I ever did. The downside is, I don't get to spend much quality time at home creating new things. It makes me sad.

On the other hand, my brother. The elusive one has started making his 5 beats per year and you can catch the first one below. Since modern tech will allow you to click play quicker than I can describe it you may as well go ahead. Post and repost on your sisters Facebook and tell her I love her. My brother will also sing to her for Burgers. Our fees are very reasonable, we just be saving to shut down another Cruise Ship.

Get it GURLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Off The Record - February Listings

2012-01-24T23:50:00.001+00:00

A big 5 weeker this month, plenty of good music and new people coming down to share their music collections and tastes.

February Listings

1^st – Matt Baker | Brokenhomes

February gives us a bumper month due to the magic of the leap year. This also means, I am expecting a lady to propose to a guy at Off The Record. We welcome back Matt for his sophomore set for more upfront house and electronic music. Ill be taking you through until close with my usual mix of genres.

8^th – Ray Juss | K15 | Steve James

This line up promises to be very dance oriented but then there are never any promises at Off The Record. Master of the keys K15 joins us once again and hints at a house set. Steve James, a long time friend is a big fan of 4x4 UK Garage and House. For my selection, I don’t have work the next day so who knows what my drunk self will pick!

15^th – Recordstore.co.uk – Martin Daniels | Andy Fenn | Robert Morgan

The Recordstore.co.uk team are back to provide vinyl music new and old and have picked up a new addition. Robert makes his debut at Off The Record but has plenty of skills under his belt. He runs the blog over at ifthereishellbelow.com with plenty of weird and wonderful music. Should be a wide and varied selection.

22^nd – Mo Sean | Grace Bassface and Piers as Fünf

I got an email from Mo Sean at the start of the year saying he had full access to his record collection. This could only mean gems! After his previous set, this could only mean more thrift store finds from the States. Grace Bassface and Piers DJ as the collective Fünf and will be playing up until close. With music from the soulful side, all the way to the bass heavy.

29th – Brokenhomes | Senior Girls Own

Another DJ duo join us at Off The Record for their debut set. First up is Helen aka Splinx who runs the label Helen Llewelyn Product Nineteen - http://www.hlp19.co.uk/ releasing them vinyls. Bonus points! There will be an exclusive spin of the latest release on the night so that’s a first. Following Splinx’s set will be Mindy who will be picking up the pace with older House cuts and bringing it up to date.

Off The Record - January Listings

2012-01-09T21:48:00.000+00:00

Still finding yourself writing 2011? You need to let that go bruh. We are fully into 2012 and Off The Record is back and settling into the second half of its first year. And what a 6 months its been!! So here we have the line up for January 2012 with a few familiar names and a secret name.

January Listings

11th - Ray Juss | Bacary Bamba

So for this evening I will be sharing deck duties with Bacary Bamba who comes down for his second time behind the Wax Jambu turntables. An excellent sound track was provided last month so come down and hear some more great music. I will be taking you through the happy hour with them happy tunes!

18th - Ray Juss | Carlosbambos | Si Domone (WoodWork)

Back again on warm-em-up duties is myself and I am joined by good friend an my DJ teacher Carlosbambos. Carl comes down for his second set and more diva activities. Rum will be drunk to Motown or skippy UK Garage, who knows. On close we have Si Domone who reaches his hat trick tonight. Bring your dancing shoes for a set of music under the universal banner of House.

25th - Brokenhomes | Dickon Storme | Elliot Davies

There could be a birthday extravaganza this week with all 3 DJs celebrating their birthdays around this week. Greedykid (subject to commitments) will be opening up the set with whatever records I can lend to him. Next up we have a 'new' mystery DJ. Dickon Storme - emerging a bunker with thousands of record from the 60s, he has uncovered some gems that could include Ramsey Lewis, Funkadelic, Pigmeat Markham, War, maybe even some Pink Floyd.

The Tracks of Twenty Eleven

2012-01-02T14:36:00.000+00:00

So we reach another year, apparently, the end of the world will happen this year. I couldnt care less about these Mayan cats think. What this post is about is the tracks/music/themes that had a big part of my life through out the last year. They may have come out before 2011 but were important all the same. Also, you all know I listen to a lot of music and I still miss loads of genres but these few youtube links are what stuck out whilst writing this.

Lets get it cracking

Action Bronson - SHIRAZ

After seeing him on a feature with another rapper, I had to find out more. Turns out he is (now) an ex chef turned rapper. Sweet raps about food I can't afford over excellent Tommy Mas beats.

Detroit CYDI - Yeah Bitch

Featuring one of my fave beatmakers in his rap singer group Detroit CYDI. Always had visions of playing this in East London and getting the whole crowd to sing along, maybe next year. Enjoy, Bitch

SebastiAn - Embody

There was a little funk/electro revival going on last year and this was one of the hi - lights. Sebastian was already one of my favourites from out of the ED Banger team (still <3 u Busy P) but this came out of nowhere. Good album too if you like the whole sound. He also proposed to that Royal sister chick via video screen at Lovebox. OOOOOOOOOWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Death Grips - Guillotine (It goes Yah)

What can I say about Death Grips that you cannot make out from the video. One of the best drummers in the world teams up with a 'guy' to produce one of the most out there different albums in all of 2011. The show at the Old Blue Last was a sweaty anger fest.

jonwyane - dat ass

The Wayniac was on my radar from last year but his music was hard to come by. This year saw him start to put out music in a few beat tapes and albums. Next year should be a big year for him I hope. This beat, from the Doodles album kills it. (ignore the drunk walking man)

Lil B - Charlie Sheen

2011 was the year I finally caved into trap beats, swag rap and I guess the leader of it all, Lil B. Another show I caught at the Old Blue Last. Everyone was on stage cooking. Oh, if you know the girl in this video, get her to email me. SWAG WOO COOK

Samiyam - Kitties

Sam Baker released his album on Brainfeeder to much confusion. I think people expected more. Personally, Samiyam can do no wrong in my eyes. Guy is an animal on the 404, this one knocks. Oh yeah, caught him at Plastic People in '11 too. MEOOW

Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire ft. Despot, Das Racist, Danny Brown, EL-P - The Last Huzzah

If Danny Brown dont make it as a rapper, he should get a job as an A&R. Almost blowing his load on twitter after finding the original video of this song The Muthafuckin eXquire went from zero to hero. The guys got together and made the remix to kill the remix. FYI, there is A LOT of ASS in this video. HUZZAH

TELL THE TRUTH - PROD. BY MOVM3NT

I miss Heatmakers. I really do. They have turned to rapping which is awful. Luckily, their sound lives on but in these weird trance pastiches. Made famous by Araab Musik this track is off one of the Trance mixtapes. Works for me.

Lil Z x OtrosCosmosis- I think im flying lotus

Flying Lotus show - Roundhouse, Camden where I lost my coat in the cloakroom for a month. Stood in the crowd shouting this song at people making remixes. When he played it, there was no reaction by the crowd. I think I made a 10 metre circle around me when I went nuts to it. COOKED HARD

Danny Brown - Monopoly

Following up The Hybrid with XXX on Fools Gold records turned Danny into an internet superstar. You can probably guess I like what Danny is doing right now. This was my favourite track from XXX. Includes references to badly seasoned fried chicken and shitting on CDs. Hell yeah

Mono/Poly - Punch The Troll In The Neck

Good to see Charles fully integrated into the Brainfeeder camp now. Another beat maker who will do even better things next year from what I have heard so far. This one kicked it off at the Crooked Tongues party. I was going nuts.(I was playing it)

DA-10 - The Future Is Futureless

The Off The Record night brought me some new friends. Some of these friends own a record label. One of their releases was this gem. Spent months humming the riff to this and got it as soon as it came out. Big up the WotNot music gang

Clams Casino - Illest Alive

Ill be honest, I slept on this dude for a while. He was giving these beats to rappers I weren't really feeling so I just passed them by. One afternoon, I downloaded his free (he gave these away) instrumental beat tape. Put it on in the background and done some work. Next few days I had them going round in my head and wondering where they had come from. On listening again, I realised that ClammyClams was something special. 2012 and even 13 will be the year(s) of Clams Casino

Dexter - Gimme No More

Kutmah is London's premier beat DJ and he had been haunting me with this beat all year. Every time I saw him play I wanted to know who had created this flip. Luckily, Kutmah is a guy and he told me. The search ended in me being £3 poorer but so much richer in my soul. CHOP

Toto - Africa

As previously mentioned, Off The Record started in 2011 and it has been a revelation for me and music discovery. It actually has been loads of things but there is too much to write here. If there was any one tune that sums up Off The Record and the good times we have every Wednesday, it would be this.

Thank you, lets have a great 2012 and see if Danny Brown can make it a hat trick!

Tis the Season to be Jolly

2011-12-11T23:28:00.000+00:00

Timmys perfect xmas by BrokenHomes V2.0

Something to play to your family when you are all huddled round the dinner table trying not to be left with the Brussel Sprouts left in front of you. Lets all share a thought for young Timmy at this time of year

Off The Record - Christmas Blow Out 2011!!!

2011-12-07T02:00:00.000+00:00

If the flyer was designed by Ronseal, (it wasn't) then this post would stop about.........here. BUT! It wasn't, so I am going to tell you a little bit more about the Christmas party for Off The Record. OTR started on the 22nd of June 2011. It was an eventful night, (click here for a run down with pics). Since then it has gone on from the completely disorganised to the relatively disorganised event it is right now! (that is just about me, its 1:47am so that should tell you how organised I am) So far, every man, woman and child that has come and played has been and absolute joy. Brining their brand new fan base along and always playing great music. I really do appreciate every one that has appeared at Wax Jambu on a Wednesday. If you have been, thank you. If you haven't come yet, well.. Santa is not gonna hook you up anythang nice.

So back to the party. Let me pour this coffee and break it down real simple for you.

The night starts at 6pm and ends at 12pm
Each of the 12 DJs has a 30 min slot to woo you with their tunes. They also have a 15 record limit.
There will be mince pies, choc treats, promo goodies and me moving around the venue spreading that Christmas cheer.
If anyone drinks enough drink to be ill, I will buy them a full Turkey dinner the next day. (This is a joke, I don't want anyone to be sick. Drink Responsibly)

There it is, our first Christmas party. I am looking forward to running a tight ship behind the desks and where else are you going to hear 12 DJs play off vinyl for free AND get fed? Not at Aunt Jean's or Uncle Tony's. Exactly!

I will see you there!

Off The Record - December Listings

2011-12-07T01:39:00.000+00:00

As we bring the year of two-thousand and eleven to a close, we bring some new and old faces to the wheels of steel at Wax Jambu for Off The Record. Climaxing with the Off The Record Christmas Blowout featuring 12 DJs for the 12 Days of Christmas. The night will be cray (as they say on the streets) Now let me tell you who is playing

December Listings

7th - DJ Sosume Yufucka | Martin Daniels (Recordstore.co.uk) | Bacary Bamba

After a long and arduous legal battle, we have none other than DJ Sosume Yufucka all the way from Willesden gracing the decks. Not one to turn down a Christmas dinner, he has been using what's left of his legal fees to stock up on Christmas hits. If its your office party, you are going to pull tonight. After we have music industry himself. Taking time away from 'driving business' he will be gracing the decks with music acquired from one of the top 4 record companies in the world. Last but no mean least we have the newcomer Bacary Bamba. Following on from a link I received to one of his mixes, I had to put him on. Current music trends mixed with ones you know should close the night well!

21st - Ray Juss | mO'Sean | Ashley

If I said Ratpack, I wouldn't be talking about searching for a Rizla. Hopefully I can find the age old Nat King Cole/Dean Martin/Sammy Davis Jr record I had to listen to through my youth when Christmas came around. I will be playing all the best in crooning and sleigh-bell-selections. mO'Sean, a new addition to the Off The Record family will be playing (in his words) 'Ecclectic, electric and eccentric ,mostly funk based, roots and fusion! 7 inches too....rarified gems and sonic oddities!' Come down and see what he has. On top of that we have Ashley down once again who's collection knows no depth. The origins of samples, back bones of hiphop, male vocals, female vocals, everything. He is on close so expect him to hit the ground running!

28th - Off The Record Christmas Blow Out!

After an excellent 2011 at Wax Jambu, Off The Record will be celebrating Christmas in style! As we all know, there are 12 days of Christmas so for the night we will have no less than 12 DJs playing on the night. Genres will be crossed as if the DJs were one of the Three Kings. Gifts will be left in the form of chocolates, mince pies and goodies. Plus the drink will be flowing like the Rivers of Babylon!

Come and celebrate with us for the best party of 2011!

The Shoreditch Heartbreakers - Live Image London - 24.11.2011

2011-11-25T13:15:00.000+00:00

THE SHOREDITCH HEARTBREAKERS ON @IMAGERADIO by ENERGY AND THE PIMPS

So I hooked up with my brother Mr Laze Breaks aka Lazy Eye aka Laze aka The Car Park Terrorist. Starting off the monthly Shoreditch Heartbreaker show live on the air and via the web. You can hear beats from all over the world, all over the world. Stream or download son. No track list, just music

Brokenhomes November CD on the streets (insert cuss word here)

2011-11-17T22:32:00.001+00:00

Another month equals me repackaging a hundred ASDA CDs and making them Brokenhomes mix CDs. Catch me on the street handing them out after the show and I even post them ALL OVER THE WORLD. Aint no thang, got to put this drug money to some use (lemsip swag)

Peep the track list below and if you want one drop me a mail or catch me outside. That easy. December Christmas special coming up soon.

Title - Artist
Brokenhomes Jingle - Greedy Kid
Synthroduction - Professa
I'm Official - Clams Casino
NotTheBestBeatEver - Munoz
Gone - The Weeknd (Dolor Remix)
She Wants To Move (Instrumental) - N.E.R.D.
Say Goodbye To Love - Kenna
Bright Future - Ben Westbeech
O.N.E - Yeasayer
Deep Down Inside - Hard Drive
Travel - Michael Fakesch
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson (opolopo remix v. 1.1)
After The Dance - Simbad (Bugz In The Attic Remix)
Xavier - Tumblin' Down - Tuff Jam Marimba Mix
Track 9 - Flying Lotus
Bloscid - Boxcutter
Broken Language - Onra
Keeps Callin’ Feat Sarah Howard - Daco
Dance Floor Stalker - Flying Lotus
Army of Fear - Lorn

Interview Sessions - Off The Record - 02.11.2011

2011-11-06T23:18:00.001+00:00

Long Long Short - Interview Sessions 03.11.2011 by Brokenhomes

I should probably start thinking about trimming these interviews? But they are so much fun!

Anyway, listen to a conversation with 2 of the guys who taught me to mix. Pretty cool huh!

Interview Sessions - Off The Record - 26.10.2011

2011-11-02T02:16:00.000+00:00

Where Were You When - Interview Sessions 26.10.2011 by Brokenhomes

I am coming to realise that the Universal Sound of house is very appealing to humans

2 DJs on an much more 'dancey' tip. Went down a storm. Check out what they had to say

Off The Record - November Listings

2011-10-30T23:06:00.000+00:00

After sucsescfully dealing with October, we move swiftly onto November. Famous for Guy Fawkes night where we set off lots of mini explosions in the name of the fellow who couldn't do his one explosion. Poor chap.

Anyway, we have a multitude of mini musical explosions throughout the month of November and here they are below

November Listings

2^nd – Vue | Intalex | Lee ‘Hee-Man’ Henry

This week we have 2 new DJs to the Off The Record roster. Vue and Intalex or Carl and Alex. They have been popping down to Wax Jambu for a couple of weeks now and are ready to join the ranks. Both seasoned pros at the DJing game spending a lot of time in Switzerland and other exotic locations, they were also responsible for teaching me how to mix and giving me my first DJ name. DJ ‘Tunes you really like to hear and dance to’. That didn’t last. Our other entertainer is none other than the Hee-Man who has now graduated from Off The Record ranks to holding down a Thursday evening spot. Proud moments for me!

9^th – Filter ‘Power’ Taylor and Sodalicious | Klaus and Ray Juss

On Hundred and Eighty!!! Sorry, wrong write up. We welcome the kings of the filter back in the building for the 9^th of November at Off The Record. Due to legal reasons, I cannot name Filter’s previous DJ name but I can assure you, this re invention is wholly deserved. He has teamed up with his brother for a back to back set of the good stuff.

Klaus and I will be exploring the sounds of UK Garage amongst other things. Expect a lot of woodblock, off kilter rhythms and jerky drums

16^th – Recordstore.co.uk

Seasoned vets of the Off The Record shindig return once again to play you music new and old and from across the board. DJs for the night will be Andy Fenn and Martin Daniels. I will be leaving them in charge so go down and make some trouble (drink lots, dance and make obscure requests, like Chris Brown)

23^rd – Pete | Dave Metcalfe | Pesh (aka ‘The Right Admiral Funk & The Mobile Gramophone Disco’)

What I like about Off The Record is when people play and bring their friends down and then their friends want to get involved. This is just the case with Pete who is a friend of Dave who played a storming reggae set with the theme of reggae toasting records from the 70s. Plenty of good music from both I expect. Pesh, whose Facebook page I was introduced to a while back by Lee Henry got me interested. Finally, I have been able to track him down for a set. I hear Neptune is coming along; you wouldn’t want to miss that! Free Crabby Patties all night (this is of course false as they are fictional and a crab burger? Really?)

30^th – Naqwon | Brokenhomes | Elliot Davies

Unfortunately, Naqwon, aka Naqwon the Chef aka End of Level Boss couldn’t make his last booking due to having to meet a guy called Mario and something about a Princess? Anyways, he should be able to join us this week to play some of his favourite records. Brokenhomes, will be doing a rare (thankyou basedgod) performance playing all sorts of stuff and generally causing mayhem. The last set of the night and one I have been waiting for is Elliot Davies. Taking a quick break from his Ryan Gosling look-a-like work (its good work man!) he will be treating us to a quick paced mix of music from the tech/electro/minimal/house genres. Ladies, make sure you are here for this!

Interview Sessions - Off The Record - 19.10.2011

2011-10-20T21:52:00.000+01:00

Music Directions Music - Interview Sessions 19.10.2011 by Brokenhomes

3 excellent DJs who covered a lot of ground. Interviews were something special. My first international interview

It also concluded the 90 min tape which could mean, no more interviews?

Who knows...

Watch The Devil and Daniel Johnston whilst packing CDs

2011-10-18T22:17:00.001+01:00

I love that film, although I make too many non existent similarities in my head. Other hi lights included being followed by a girl from Babestation. My lifes work is complete. Anyway, back to why I am writing this! I have just packed 100 ish CDs. They are free for you, whoever you may be. You just have to accept it. I will be giving them away at the following locations

Wax Jambu - Angel, London - 19/10/2011 at Off The Record

Ice Wharf - Camden, London - 22/10/2011 Before the Flying Lotus show

Roundhouse - Camden, London - 22/10/2011 After the Flying Lotus show (if they dont take em off me)

Apart from that, I will always have a stash in my cheap Nike Backpack

And for the curious, here is the track listing

Title - Artist

1. Brokenhomes Jingle - Greedykid

2. Searching It - Dimlite And Ill Dubio

3. live in peace, love trees - jonwayne

4. I feel like dying mx3 - Flying Lotus

5. None an Island - Lorn

6. 60901 Instrumental - oddisee

7. 60901 - TiRon

8. Prototype - NAMELESS

9. See Drive (#FF) - Illingsworks

10. Ya Playin' Yoself - Jeru The Damaja

11. Speed - DJ Spinna

12. The Battle: Speed - Neptunes Instrumentals

13. Places Everyone - Shawn J. Period

14. Hear 4 U - Celsius Electronics

15. Distant Form - Monopoly

16. All Oichos - grillo

17. TheOriginalChannelSurfer - InfinitiRock

18. Space Ho's (Madlib Remix) - Danger Doom

19. Make Em Nv - The Roots

20. Mirrors - Dâm Funk

21. Down - Sketch Bonus (2008) - Aaron Evo

22. Needs Deodorant - Monopoly

23. All I Want Is You - Calvin Valentine

FYI, this will never be up for download, CD only

Love

Update for Brokenhomes

2011-10-18T02:09:00.000+01:00

So it is Monday at 2am, you will probably see that on your FB or on here but thought that would be a good way of starting things off. Things have been very busy with Off The Record on this site and that is a a good thing. Previously it was like a post a month of not much really. Now, there is so much content on here I am thinking of a redesign.

The real meat of this post is, essentially, I am a DJ. 'Promoting' is fun but its a bi product of wanting to DJ more. The whole catch 22/chicken and egg theory. So to try and put myself in more clubs and get a or more (delete where appropiate) bookings, I have made a mix CD. In fact, I am going to make a Mix CD every month. The (late) October one will be filling the streets soon and I better get to work on the November mix pretty sharpish.

Got me a nice laser monochrome printer with a spare toner and some of that paypal money to make real music for y'all. Internet is fun and all but if you didn't feel it, it didn't happen. So she says.

I better get to bed, zombie mode out here

Love x

Interview Sessions - Off The Record - 12.10.2011

2011-10-18T01:41:00.000+01:00

Rum Hangovers - Interview Sessions 12.10.2011 by Brokenhomes

Wax Jambu / Off The Record / Pampero Rum

All teamed up for excellent cocktails and a fine selection of musical treats. I even got on at the end and played some Madonna. Wedding DJ winner 2011, im coming

Off The Record and London Cocktail Week at Wax Jambu!

2011-10-11T23:08:00.000+01:00

Off The Record, Wax Jambu and London Cocktail Week team up to bring you this night of all nights! Below from a previous post is what and who you can expect to be providing the sounds for the evening

12th - Off The Record with Pampero Rum
Maharishi Hi-Fi [MUSICAL FEVER] | Bensamba | Dave Metcalfe

Another massive event in the Off The Record calender. Wax Jambu, the finest cocktail bar in London bar none (yeah I said it!) are involved in London Cocktail Week. Together with Pampero Rum we will be making you late for work on Thursday. Wait. You should book it off now. As part of the night, the cocktail wizards of Wax Jambu are inviting people to bring in an ingredient to be made into a tasty cocktail with Pampero Rum. Now, if you drink dirty dishwater or motor oil on a regular basis, then bring some in. But you'll probably be better off bringing in something sensible! Music on the night will be rum themed with reggae music coming from the Maharishi Hi Fi and Dave Metcalfe. Both first timers at Off The Record. The Latin funk will be coming from your favourite DJs favourite DJ, Mr Bensamba. Open until 1am, get them holiday forms in now!

Like I said, this is all in conjunction with London Cocktail Week and you can find more info right here

http://www.diffordsguide.com/london-cocktail-week

LCW wristband holders get cheaper drinks and y'all should know about the Happy Hour already!

If you are coming, you might as well CLICK THIS TEXT HERE RIGHT NOW

Will see you there!