Soul Food Mix

Im probably the laziest DJ i know. I never really practice and i never get around to making mixtapes.
Part of the reason is that Im never really happy with the results and if i have to do several takes on an idea it starts to feel forced and i loose any flow and spontaneity that i had.
Anyway here's a mix i just did.
Its loosely based around the concept of Soul music and features DJ Day, Erykah Badu, Stephanie Mckay, Eric Lau, Slum Village,Liz Fields, Jill Scott, DJ Cam and Onra among others. If enough people ask i'll post a track list. It was done in one take and has a few mistakes but i like the feel of it so here you go. Hope you enjoy.

Kings Go Forth

Formed in 2007 in Milwaukee's Lotus Land record store by owner Andy Noble and Black Wolf, Kings Go Forth bring the heat in a serious fashion. Preceded by a bunch of 7"s that have become collectors items. Their full length album The Outsiders Are Back is the perfect blend of soul/funk/disco and the Philly Sound to make the listener think it was 1978 all over again.
With seven players and three vocalists, the sound this band creates is massive. The singers harmonies are amazing and there are some ill drum breaks.
Out on the independent label Luaka Bop, The cover art is by Mingerinn Mike.
Buy this from all good record stores or straight from Luaka Bop's webstore.

The Do Over Do Vinyl

The Do Over from LA have just entered the record game. The people responsible for the LA institution that is The Do Over have just put out a limited edition clear 10". They kept it an LA affair with Flyin Lotus on one side and newly anointed LA native DJ House Shoes on the flip. It's very obvious that a lot of time and effort has been put into the packaging and design of this release, which is great to see in this age where very little new music actually sees a physical release yet alone on vinyl. That and the music isn't half bad either. Grab your copy quickly they are limited to 1000.

ERIC LAU Plays Sydney

UK producer Eric Lau hits Melt May 28th for Return Of The Real a night of Nu-Soul and Hip Hop beats.
The first time i heard Eric Lau was on the Guilty Simpson track from the Producer Nol 1 compilation. I'd never heard of him before but because he was on a track with Guilty called "For The D" i assumed he was some yet unknown Detroit producer.
Turns out i was wrong. Eric hails from the UK and gave up a university degree and career to follow his passion of making music. The result can be heard on his debut album fron Ubiquity Records entitled New Directions.
Eric's sparse beats are carried by off kilter drums and deep lush synth programming. Equally at home with singers or rappers they carry an air of sophistication and most definitely a sense of soul.

All City

Well its been a few year since the last one of these back in the good old days of the Globe ( Damn that was a great venue).
There are two main reasons to check this out. Firstly the Bay Area's DJ Platurn and secondly the return of Blaze to the decks.
Next friday people don't miss out !

Diggin In Australia

This is funny as hell. DJ Sheep is a fool for this.