OTBP :: The Show

LBS :: Barely Audible Vol. 1 (2002)

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:23:00 PDT

I just finished listening to this mix for the first time in about 8 years...and all I can say is: WOW! This is a hidden gem of a mix by LBS that may not be as famous as some of his others but is just as great. It is a non-stop ride though, as LBS puts it, "the deeper side of house music... moody, hypnotic, and easy on the ears."

Needless to say, I'm reposting this because it deserves more press.

LBS :: Barely Audible Vol. 1 (2002)

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01. Aqua Bassino - Baby C'mon
02. David Holder - The House Negro
03. Kenny Dixon Jr. - January
04. The Rurals - Fallin
05. Solid Gold Playaz - I Wouldn't Stop There
06. Trackheadz - Our Music
07. DJ Oji & Una - We Lift Our Hands In The Sanctuary (Ron Trent Shelter Mix)
08. Jon Cutler - You Groove Me (Osunlade Mix)
09. Vincenzo - The Charmer
10. Brett Dancer - In Flight
11. BRS - House
12. Stephane Vera - Sitback
13. The Electric Circus - It's Magic
14. Urban Tribe - El Ritmo (Da Groove)
15. DJ Gregory - Damelo
16. 95 North - Te Quiero
17. Homecookin' - Bring Some
18. Moodymann - M Traxx

Avery & Johnson Lee :: A Little Bit Higher (live on 4 turntables)

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:16:00 PDT

It's been 11 years to the month since this infamous 4 turntable live mix. I thought it was definitely due for a repost or in DJ style a re-rewind...In fact there's history behind this recording from March of 2000. This mix was the very first collaboration between Avery & Johnson. After realizing what great musical chemistry they had between them, they soon formed a partnership which you now know as District Soul. So to say it was an important mix in lives of both us would be an understatement.

The playlist below is a little more complicated than a typical one. What we did was represent what songs were being played during each track of the original CD that we distributed. Obviously since this is a continuous audio file format you won't have the advantage of using track numbers but it should be good enough as a general guide.

A Little Bit Higher :: March 2000

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1. The Songtress - Seeline Woman
Feel the Beat (accapella)
Ricard F Good Love (accapella)
Bye-e-ya (accapella)

2. Lil' Louis - Clap Your Hands
Johnny Corporate - Sunday Shoutin'

3. Johnny Corporate - Sunday Shoutin'
Feel the Beat (accapella)
A Man Called Adam - America

4. A Man Called Adam - America
Johnny Corporate - Sunday Shoutin'
Oscar G - Movin On
D-d-d-da (accapella)

5. Oscar G - Movin On
Roger Sanchez - I Never Knew

6. Abstract Truth - We Had a Thing
Roger Sanchez - I Never Knew
D-d-d-do (accapella)

7. The Deep - Dom Dom Jump
D-d-d-do (accapella)
Gene Farris - Summer Affair

8. Summerland - Soulmate
Gene Farris - Summer Affair
The Rurals - Corker

9. The Rurals - Corker
Summerland - Soulmate
Sunship - In the Pocket
Jess & Crabbe. Big Booya
Mike 303 - Things Never Change

10. Mike 303 - Things Never Change
Joss & Crabbe - Big Booya
Powder Productions - El Loco
Armand Van Helden - Break The 80's

11. Lenny Fontana & DJ Shorty - Chocolate Sensation
Armand Van Helden - Break The 80's

12. Powder Productions - EI Loco
Lenny Fontana & DJ Shorty - Chocolate Sensation
Armand Van Heiden - Break The 80's
Move Your Body - (accapella)

13. Kings of Tomorrow - Fade to Black
Move Your Body - (accapella)
Derrick Carter - Get Up Everybody
Tim Deluxe - I Know

14. Derrick Carter - Get Up Everybody
Southern Comfort - Let's Go Disco
Daft Punk - Burnin'

15. Tim Deluxe - I Know
Daft Punk - Burnin'
Southern Comfort - Let's Go Disco

16. Sounds of Blackness - The Pressure
Vernessa Mitchell - Higher
Southern Comfort - Let's Go Disco
Bucketbootlegs - Five-Oh Fantasy

LBS :: MAW Tribute (2001)

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:28:00 PDT

I definitely want to give some love to this recent post from LBS at pounds-not-ounces:

I think every DJ who is into the "MAW" sound has attempted to do a tribute mix at some point in their life. With the amount of selections to choose from, and the variations of style within those selections, the mix will be filled with quality music no matter what...and even then, you've only touched the tip of the iceberg.
I'm happy I did this in 2001 though, it was right after their switch into the "Elements Of Life" direction and therefore, an end to that driving sound that made them famous in the 1990's. Their hypnotic 5AM-esque dubby production style is a thing of the past, I guess everyone has to mellow out sooner or later...

Masters At Work Tribute :: 2001

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01. Masters At Work feat. India | I Can't Get No Sleep (Her Fantasy Mix)
02. Masters At Work feat. India | I Can't Get No Sleep (MK Dub)
03. Hardrive | Deep Inside (The Dub)
04. Lou2 | Freaky (The "Bar Heads" Mix)
05. Hardrive | No Cure
06. Masters At Work feat. India | La India Con La Voe (Viva Puerto Rico) (MAW Tribin')
07. Kenlou | What A Sensation (Sensational Mix)
08. Barbara Tucker | I Get Lifted (The Bar Dub)
09. Masters At Work | To Be In Love (MAW Dub)
10. Nuyorican Soul feat. India | Runaway (Spanish Underground Mix)
11. Nuyorican Soul feat. India | Runaway (Mongoloids In Space)
12. Gypsymen | Babarabatiri (Tee's Latin Mix)
13. "Little" Louie Vega feat. Arnold Jarvis | Life Goes On (Dance Ritual Mix)
14. Kenny Bobien | Rise Above The Storm (Vocal)
15. Mondo Grosso | Vibe PM (Masters At Work Remix)

Johnson Lee :: Free Form 27.3

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:56:00 PDT

Like I was mention in a previous post, I have no idea what's with the decimal number system when it comes to the Free Form series. What I do know is that the number 2, 3, and 7 are quite significant to Mr. Lee so you figure it out from there. I was quite happy when he dropped this mix in my hands a couple years ago. It had been quite some time since I heard him rock out his patented house style. When I listen to this mix, it reminds me of when I first started DJing with Johnson back in 2000. It's got that uptempo energy that makes you just want to be on that dark dance floor with lights strobing on and off as you dance 'til the wee hours of the morning. Two thumbs up for Johnson on this one.

Free Form 27.3 :: 2009

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Johnson Lee :: Free Form 24 "A Weekend With Gus"

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:47:00 PDT

It's about that time for OTBP to drop the next Free Form jewel. 'A Weekend With Gus' has to mean that you are in store for non-stop audible bliss. Gus is definitely a DC legend and to have a mix involving Gus guarantees a real experience. (I know that doesn't help many of you out there that don't know the legend of Gus but you'll have to trust me on this one.) I just got done listening to this mix for the first time in about 5 years. Have to say that I was blown away. I really wish I had the track titles so I could give my take on the journey blow by blow...but alas it's a Free Form mix and that means the playlist is all in the mind of the listener. What I can tell you is that there's some serious sampling, djing, and a vibe that brings you through a cloud of jazz, lounge, experimental, and who knows what I should call it. Download it now.

Free Form 24 :: 2005

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OTBP Vol. 005 "The Lost Abuja Mix"

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:07:00 PST

For those of you keeping track out there in the blogosphere and who are down right detail oriented, you may have noticed that there was never a "Volume 5" of OTBP released. After some digging through the archives from the studios in Abuja, Nigeria, I finally located the very first mix intended for OTBP. It was originally recorded January 20th, 2008 but I'm bringing it to you now as the missing OTBP mix.

Across the two plus hours of this show, you ride a wave of deep, garage, and broken beat house music. The songs are mainly from the beginning of the decade of the 2000s. So with that... I guess the message is that "Volume 5" is better late than never.

OTBP Vol. 005 "The Lost Abuja Mix"

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01. Mike Dixon | Love Is...
02. The Magi | My Heart Skips
03. Miss Me | Surprise Me (Frantz Kromer dub)
04. Norma Jean Bell | Dreams
05. Pound Boys vs. Martello Bros. | Jack It Up (Johnny Corporate Dub)
06. Erro | Change For Me (Freestyle Remix)
07. Zap Mama | Nostalgie Amoureuse
08. Monday Michiru | Higher (dub)
09. James Perri | Power
10. The Rurals | I'm Lost
11. Mr. V | This Is The Way We Dance
12. Natural Rhythm | Go Chica Go
13. No Assembly Firm | Rebels With A Cause
14. Mr. Scruff & Swell Sessions | No No
15. Moodymann | The Thief That Stole My Bad Days
16. The Rurals | Lush (95 North TLC Mix)
17. Martin Solveig & Stephy Haïk | Cabo Parano
18. Ulysses | But I'm Trying (Club Mix)
19. Michelle Shaprow | If I Lost You (Scuba Mix)
20. Global Soul | Look Into Yourself (Seiji Remix)
21. Steppah Huntah | Walk This Step (Seiji's Black Forest Gateaux)
22. Da Lata | Serious (Seiji Vocal)
23. Jazzanova | Boom Clicky Boom Clack (Mr. Scruff Vocal Mix)
24. Soulstance | En Route
25. The Saint | Another Day
26. Brian Harden | Is It All From My Baby
27. Corel Chiefs | Release Me
28. Gemini | Where Do I Go
29. Akufen | **unkown**
30. Brian Jones - Chicago Jack
31. Timmy Vegas | Call My Name (Knee Deep Dub)
32. No Assembly Firm | Influence In Numbers
33. No Assembly Required | All Jacked Up
34. Stephanie Cooke | Everything (95 North Mix)

Johnson Lee :: Free Form 23.7 "Live At 18th Street Lounge"

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:56:00 PST

This edition of the Free Form series is a very special one indeed. On March 3rd, 2005 Johnson spun live at the famous 18th Street Lounge in DC. As far as I know, this is the only live set captured in the Free Form series. It's been a while since I last listened to this fabulous mix of lounge and downtempo music. From beginning to end, it's the type of music that you could just imagine a dimly lit, smokey lounge with people chillin' out with their heads nodding. Unfortunately for me, I wasn't in the U.S. when he played live. So now you can go back in time via OTBP to recapture the fun.

Free Form 23.7 :: March 3, 2005

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LBS :: Sacriforced 1 & 2

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:55:00 PST

Good news everyone, LBS has posted another one of his mixes from some years back. Here's what he wrote:

Back in 2005 there was this guy named Fitsum who was a great photographer, designer, and all around interesting guy to have a beer with (I don't know why I'm talking of him in the past tense cause he's still alive)... We shared thoughts on music, shots of GM, and whatever we felt like spilling out of our brains whenever we ran into each other.

At the time he was kinda throwing some parties at some local dives in DC and had put together a mini-website dedicated to music not of the norm and asked me to do a couple of mini-mixes for him. Here are both of them merged into one mix, each was originally 20 minutes or so, and running the spectrum of headphone nodders (Platinum Pied Pipers, Roy Ayers, MF Doom, Massive Attack, Rah Digga, Marvin Gaye, Junior Murvin, Edan, Brand New Heavies, Moodymann, etc.). Not alot of mixing involved here, just some good driving and pre-game music...

The website is still up if you wanan check it out, and has a bunch of other mixes from DC djs that were hanging/mixing back in those days...good stuff for sure.

Sacriforced 1 & 2 :: 2005

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Ivan G :: Beats and Spirits

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:45:00 PST

What can I say but that I'm very excited to have the latest mix from DC legend Ivan G. He left DC some years back and is doing his thing in sunny San Diego. You can catch him at several local venues there. If you are looking for more of his recent work, please check his Soundcloud page. I can attest that Ivan is one of the unsung heroes of the DC scene. Back when I first started going out to parties and clubs in the early 90s, Ivan was always playing somewhere. I remember him back in the days of his big afro and him bouncing up and down behind the decks as he dropped jam after jam. I'm very happy to see him still spreading the love through his music.

Unfortunately, I do not have a playlist for this beauty but don't fret because you can take my word that if you are yearning for some solid beats and no joke house, this is it.

Beats and Spirits :: February 2011

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OTBP Vol. 011 "Break Into The Past"

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:42:00 PST

This is a very special edition of OTBP. It is not for the faint of heart nor those looking for some smooth house grooves or laid back lounge music. This episode I focus on that which we call "Breaks, Breakbeat, Funky Breaks, etc." The majority of these tracks were released between 1989-1995. These were the tunes driving the underground rave scene across the United States and Britain. You would hear DJs such as DJ Dan, Scott Henry, John Debo, DJ Icee, & DJ Spun rocking these tunes. In roughly an hour and half, I've run through 30+ of the tracks that were prevalent during this era. Because of this, I don't really think I can highlight the big tracks since all of these were pretty much hits in the scene. So again, if you are ready to take a trip in the "Way Back Machine", download, sit back relax, press play, and enjoy. If breakbeat ain't your thing, then it's best that you wait for the next edition of OTBP...but why not take a chance and expand your horizons??!!

OTBP Vol. 011 "Break Into The Past"

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01. Badboe | Loose Your Funky Self
02. Franky Bones | At My House
03. V.I.M. | Maggie's Last Party
04. Nation 12 | Listen To The Drummer
05. Bad Boy Orchestra | Hip Hop Salsa (dub)
06. Faithhealer | Wicked Vibes
07. Cheeky Boy | Once In A Plastic Time
08. SL2 | On A Ragga Tip
09. SL2 | Way In My Brain (remix)
10. Kaotic Chemistry | Space Cakes
11. Kaotic Chemistry | Illegal Subs
12. Krome & Time | This Sound Is For The Underground (E.5 Remix)
13. The Prodigy | Out Of Space
14. Acen | Trip II The Moon Part 2
15. DJ Seduction | Live Together (SL2 Remix)
16. Ellis Dee | Nice Up Your Scene
17. Origin Unknown | Valley Of The Shadows (31 Seconds)
18. DJ Ruffneck | Biznizz (Midifusion Mix)
19. Bassbin Twins | EP1 Untitled A1
20. Awesome 3 | Don't Go (Kicks Like A Mule Mix)
21. Sonz Of A Loop Da Loop Era | Far Out
22. DJ Rap | Divine Rhythm
23. Anoesis | Heavy Water
24. D.O.P. | Electronic Funk
25. John Debo | Uh-Yeah (Debo's Culture Mix)
26. Bassbin Twins | A1 Love Is A Superstar (Extended Mix)
27. Da Juice | C'mon C'mon
28. BBR Streetgang | Sex You Down (Mike Wertheim Remix)
29. Blapps Posse | Bus'It (Time To Get Busy)
30. The Break Boys | My House Is Your House
31. N-Joi | Phoenix (Remix)
32. Rhythm Warfare | Two Notches (Warfare Mix)
33. Central Fire | Central Fire (Remix)
34. DJ Icee | Bonus Love

Johnson Lee :: Free Form 14

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:03:00 PST

It's time for another Free Form jewel. Edition 14 brings Johnson's infamous house sound back to the fray but intermixed with jazz, drum and bass, lounge, and funky breaks, too. While it's only 48 minutes long, he gives you a glimpse into one of his authentic 4 hour live sets. It's another keeper indeed.

Free Form 14 - 2003

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Johnson Lee :: Free Form 13.2

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:48:00 PST

This mix is where Johnson starts his decimal numbering system for his Free Form series that I've never understood to this day. That aside, it's another eclectic gem indeed. It starts off with Depeche Mode, transitions to some Bossa Nova, next moves on to Sting, and what do you know, it's into some funk flavor. That introduction alone shows you how the mix just keeps you your toes from beginning to end.

Free Form 13.2 - 2003

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Crazy P :: Mulletover Mix

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:10:00 PST

This is a relatively new mix from Crazy P. I brought you a live mix from Crazy P a couple months ago that was unbelievable. Well this one is right up there in quality as well. To tell you the truth, this mix is the style of music that's hitting home for me right now. It's pretty deep, funky, and down right groovy. I've been jamming out to it for the past few days. I think it's time to start scouring for more mixes from the P!

Mulletover - January 2011

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Johnson Lee :: Free Form 13 "Scary Things"

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:55:00 PST

It's been a couple months since our last release of Johnson's infamous Free Form series. The whole motif on this mix is haunting and eerie. It's definitely a sit back, relax, listen, enjoy, press rewind, and play again type of mix.

Free Form 13 - 2003

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LBS :: The Beatings Vol. 1

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:48:00 PST

Another great mix from LBS... Here's what he said:

There never was a Vol. 2 but just like "History Of The World" there was no need for one. Mixed in September 2001, don't have a playlist either so I tried to remember as much as I could. One of my all time favs on here, USG (Ron Trent) "Have I Lost You", which reminds me of just being on the dancefloor by yourself lost in a world of emotions. 2001 wasn't too shabby of a year for house music, most of these tracks were released then... load.play.repeat.

LBS - The Beatings Vol. 1

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1. Mood II Swing feat. Carol Sylvan - Closer (King Street Moody Club)
2. Louie Balo feat. Jeannie Hopper - Guiding Light
3.
4. Osunlade - Tree Of Life
5. Kim Sanders - Food For Thought (Truby Trio Treatment)
6. Mark de Clive-Lowe - Move On Up (Bugz Opaque Remix)
7. Moodymann - Joy Pt. 3
8. Dubtribe Sound System - Do It Now
9. something on Grayhound Recordings
10. USG feat. Se'vere - Have I Lost You (Extended Vocal Mix)
11. KemeticJust - For Your Love (Fresh And Low Version)
12. Ron Carroll - Angel (Angel Alanis Remix)
13. Kenny Dixon Jr. - Yesterdays

LBS :: Outdoor Sex

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:05:00 PST

This is one of LBS' mixes from years ago... 2001 to be exact. Here's what LBS had to say about it:

.... "Outdoor Sex", the name sums it up. I made this mix in July 2001 and I have no idea what I was trippin' off of but it musta been good to come up with a name like this. This was when Jon Cutler's "It's Yours" first came out and before it saturated the global Starbucks and Ibiza playlists, I gotta admit, it's still a damn good song if you can stomach more than 2 minutes of it. Some of my favorite tracks are included on this mix as well like the deep bouncy number by CRS (great audio sample) and the Tears Of Velva house classic that seriously makes me wanna dance every time I hear it. Take a listen and hopefully the title will inspire something...

Osunlade :: Berlin's Calling

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:56:00 PST

Here's a recent mix by the somewhat enigmatic Osunlade. I'd have to say that it's about as deep as the Atlantic Rift! I'm not familiar with a few of the artists on the mix but all the better...now I, along with you, am expanding my musical horizons! Overall, this mix is definitely more on the cerebral tip and would be an ace for good road trip.

Berlin's Calling - December 2010

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01. Isolee | Celeste
02. Ofak | On Our Way
04. Frankie Valentine | Zumbi (Isoul8 Remix)
05. Future Licks | Never Never (Christo Remix)
06. Smallpeople | Meadows
07. Zac Cimi | Jaguar Sun
08. John Roberts | Hesitate
09. Brandy | Ritual (Atjazz Deep Order Re-Edit)
10. Marcelus | Utopia
11. Stimming | Change
12. No Regular Play | Serious Heat
13. Ron Trent | Open Road

Compost Black Label Sessions 080

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:01:00 PST

Recently I've been listening to the Compost Blacklabel Sessions shows. I thought I'd bring you one of their shows. Here's some info about the show that I grabbed from their website:

Following the successful launch of the in demand monthly club event COMPOST BLACKLABEL SESSIONS in Munich's legendary HARRY KLEIN earlier this year, it was just a matter of time; moving one step further to sharing the vibe of this club night with you every week! Whether you listen to it on the beautiful island of Ibiza or elsewhere via livestream, you’ll definitely enjoy it.

Hosted by two of Munich’s Housemusic aficionados and DJs SHOW-B & THOMAS HERB “both part of the COMPOST family“ you can listen to a unique blend of their favourite tunes, secret weapons and a bunch of tasty soon-to-be released gems.

Of course these guys are going to feature some guest mixes from like-minded artists from time to time. So, spread the word and enjoy!!!

Compost Black Label Sessions 080

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01. Mim Suleiman – Nyuli (Dub) – Running Back
02. Metro Area – Nerves – Environ
03. Azari & III – Reckless With Your Love (Manuel Tur Remix) Permanent
Vacation
04. John Gazoo – What Happened – Compost Disco
05. INXS – Need You Tonight (Jozif Edit) – White
06 JTC – The Looking Glass – Creme Organization
07. Ripperton – The Sandbox (Mark August Remix) – Green
08. Jayson Brothers – Monster Box – MCDE
09. KC Flight vs. Funky Junction – Voices – Alternative Route
10. Studio 54 pres. Le Pamp Play House – I Like The Sounds – Formaldehyd
11. Mike Dunn – Freaky MF – Robsoul
12. Cesar Maravillas – Chocopop Jazz – Remake Musique

King Britt :: Fader Suite 903 Mix

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:58:00 PST

King Britt is definitely one of the more talented artist/djs out there. His immense skills range across many genres. This mix is something he recently posted on his website that he put together for Fader Magazine back in 2005. It's definitely worth a listen.

Suite903 No. 10

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01. Sa Ra | Daylight
02. Kingsbread feat Steve Spacek | It’s Alright
03. Eric Roberson | Find A Way
04. Gina Rene | U Must Be
05. Cvees | Spread Love
06. Black Spade | St Louellyn’s Misery
07. Platinum Pied Pipers | Stay With Me
08. DJ Mitsu feat Dwele | Right Here (Detroit Rockers Mix)
09. Jniero Jarel | Big Bounce Theory (RMX)
10. Dabre feat JayDee & Phatcat | Game Over
11. De La Soul feat Common | Days of Our Lives
12. King Britt feat Capitol A | Caught Out (There)
13. Collasal | Take (Corul Mix)
14. Seven Star | An Error End
15. Nicolay | We Can Fly
16. Lalah Hathaway | Better and Better
17. King Britt pres Scuba feat Michelle Shaprow | Angel (remix)
18. Cooly’s Hot Box | Don’t Be Afraid
19. Patricia Marx | We Know
20. Lizz Fields | Gotta Go (DJ Spinna Remix)
21. GB | Black Monolith
22. Alex Phontz f Xan | Better Way
23. Mark De Clivlo | State of Mental
24. Joy Jones | Diva
25. Cloudkickers f Gabrielle Williams | Journey
26. Deborah Bond | This Time (Julius Papp Mix)
27. Soldiers of Twilight | Believe (King Britt Funke Mix)
28. Martina Topley Bird | Anything

OTBP Vol. 010 "Leaving The House"

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:10:00 PST

As we wrap up the year, I decided there was time for one more episode of OTBP in 2010. The idea behind this mix was to step away from the house vibe I've been rocking on many of my mixes of late. This time I dove into some lounge, midtempo, and chill beats. I definitely had a good time digging in the crates to put this show together. Rather than give run down of the artists on the mix, I simply want to wish all of you a Happy 2011 and thank you tremendously for all the continued support for OTBP.

OTBP Vol. 010 "Leaving The House"

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01. DJ Eurok | Libertad
02. The Dining Room | You
03. DJ Krush | Lunation
04. Farid | Sunday Paper
05. Honny & The Bees Band | Psychedelic Woman (Bonobo Remix)
06. DJ Spinna | So Live
07. Friends From Rio | Super Legal
08. DJ Mitsu The Beats | Spireedome 2004
09. Edan | I See Colours
10. The Herbaliser | Serge feat. Philippe Katerine
11. DJ Cam | Pure Pleasure
12. Sulley, Oscar & The Uhuru Dance Band | Bukom Mashie (Quantic Remix)
13. Natural Self | Raise The Game
14. Jurrasic 5 | Swing Set
15. DJ Food | Gold In My Pocket
16. Afronaught | Take You There
17. Crazy P | Reach Me (Hot Teddy Mix)
18. Kaos | Bang Bang (Culture Groove Mix)
19. Herbert | Foreign Bodies
20. Dust Brothers | If You Kling To Me I'll Klong To You
21. Fatboy Slim | You're Not From Brighton
22. Deee-Lite | Picnic In The Summertime
23. Exodus Quartet | Tribute To. Mr. Cool
24. No Luck Club | Koolkat
25. Nicola Conte | Dossier Omega
26. NW1 | The Band Played The Boogie

Moncef :: Monfresh Sessions #201 "Best of 2010"

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:00:00 PST

This is episode #201 of Monfesh Sessions by my good friend Moncef. This is his selection of the best house tracks of 2010. Moncef is a very talented DJ and producer who runs his an online record store called Monfresh Recastow, has a radio show at Handz On Radio, and a wonderful music website called Monfresh. He original hails from Morocco but currently resides in the DC area. I used to DJ with him in the early 2000s at a club in DC called Andalu. In fact, I plan on trying to get a recording of a live set we did together posted soon to OTBP. If you get a chance, you should subscribe to his blog because you are guaranteed to hear great music.

Alexander Barck (Jazzanova) :: Based On Misunderstandings 2009

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:51:00 PST

This is the third mix in as many days from Alexander Barck. Like I was saying before, I never had heard a set from him until days ago and I can officially say now I'm hooked. Enjoy this mix from 2009.

Based Upon Misunderstandings - 2009

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Motorcitysoul :: New Years Eve @ Cocoonclub

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:20:00 PST

Here's a recent mix I ran across from a very talented duo named Motorcitysoul. I have recently been buying tracks and remixes by them and have been very impressed. Here's some background on them:

Motorcitysoul is the deephouse production-joint from Matthias Vogt (re:jazz, INFRAcom Records) and Christian “C-Rock” Rindermann. The project is named after the german motorcity (Ruesselsheim, Frankfurt, the Opel (GM) headquarter).

The one-man company Motorcitysoul has turned into a duo. Let’s say the Pet Shop Boys of deep house (me being Neil Tennant!). Thanks to the Rocker for the smooth transition - one became two: We are Motorcitysoul!

New Years Eve @ Cocoonclub

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Blast Kid :: Snap Your Fingers

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:04:00 PST

Introduction by Blast Kid:

"If you feel like patting your feet, pat your feet. If you feel like clapping your hands, clap your hands. And if you feel like taking off your shoes, take off your shoes. We are here to have a ball."

No words could've better set the mood for this mix than Art Blakey's introduction from the legendary Jazz Messengers concert in jazz club Birdland in the mid fifties. Blast Kid selected and mixed some of his favorite hard bop, latin jazz, bossa nova and nujazz tunes to introduce you to the sound of Snap Your Fingers, LDBK Radio's jazz show (formerly known as Pulsations - http://ldbk.eu/listen). Snap Your Fingers is also the name of a jazz dj duo consisting of The Groove Gardener and Blast Kid The Jazz Kid.
More: http://twitter.com/blast_kid

Snap Your Fingers - December 2010

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01. Art Blakey | Introduction
02. Mose Allison | One Of These Days
03. Kenny Dorham | Sao Paulo
04. Mark Murphy | Senor Blues
05. Lalo Schifrin And Orchestra | Boato
06. Oscar Brown Jr. And Luiz Henrique | Barra Limpa
07. Richard "Groove" Holmes | Dahoud
08. Wayne Shorter | Adam's Apple
09. Donald Byrd | Pentecostal Feeling
10. Nicola Conte | A Time For Spring
11. The Five Corners Quintet Ft. Okou | Blue Cycles
12. Nat King Cole | Calypso Blues
13. Andrew Hill | Mira
14. Joe Cuba Sextet | La Palomilla
15. Horace Silver Quintet | Jungle Juice
16. Sahib Shihab | I'M A Fool To Want You

Alexander Barck (Jazzanova) :: Om:Cast 008

otbpshow@gmail.com (Avery) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:02:00 PST

This is Om:Cast 008 by Alex Barck. It's a very groovy mix that I thought you'd enjoy. Below is an excerpt from the article found at the Om:Cast website.

Jazzanova, there is always a lot to account for. "All the time, we have to explain to people what the sense in all of this is“, says Alexander Barck, one of the DJs of Jazzanova, with an ironic grin on his face. „Sometimes it’s funny to us, because we never think of it that way. We love music, we listen to a lot of music – old, new – and we like to make music. And that’s just it: A playful interaction with it.”

This may sound plausible, but it actually is a huge understatement, because this club collective of six belongs among a small, worldwide group of innovators, when it comes to Dancefloor, NuJazz, Broken Beat, to modern Folk und Soul. Around the globe, DJs and vinyl freaks adore Jazzanova. Their remixes for Masters At Work, Fat Freddys Drop, 4Hero or
Ursula Rucker are gems. But the six guys from Berlin have also enjoyed the feat of treating the most different of source material with respect and to simultaneously give it an unmistakable Jazzanova sound signature for such diverse artists as Lenny Kravitz, Common, Azymuth or Calexico.

Their mentor Gilles Peterson, the British Top A&R, radio personality and founder of the label Talkin Loud, immediately recognized their talent and, shortly after their first release, contacted the guys about doing a remix for the Japanese ‘United Future Organization’. Soon after, Jazzanova were booked solid for years to come and conquered the dancefloors of the world and their listener’s hearts with their own productions and remixes.

The ability to bring together different styles and their enormous effort and input into research and the ability to put to work all possibilities, is not only widely respected throughout the international music community, but also constantly drives themselves to be a step ahead. At the same time, their music is truly authentic and works just as well at the Montreux Jazz festival as in the illegal basement club of your girlfriend’s cousin“, as Cornelius Tittel, arts & culture editor of the German newspaper “Welt am Sonntag” writes. Whereas other producers have eight different pseudonyms, all working on one and the same stylistic groove, the six Berliners are always "Jazzanova" – coming up with an honorable, otherworldly, unpredictable mix of styles at all times.

Om:Cast 008 - February 25, 2010

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