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April 12, 2013

Josh Milan at the Vocal Booth

Josh Milan has been added to the line up of this years Vocal Booth Weekender

Josh has been making quality dance for more than 3 decades, As one of the founding members of Blaze his place in dance music history speaks for itself. His discography is nothing short of epic and he continues to write produce and sing his way through life. As owner of Honeycomb music he is bringing new dance music to our ears from the likes of China Blac, Angela Johnson, Cinnamon Brown, Cassio Ware and more.

Its truly an honour for him to be appearing at my annual residency the Vocal Booth Weekender

April 11, 2013

Why I Make Music

So exactly why do I make music?

Well its certainly not for fame or money as the music I make is very niche.

Is it for extra DJ gig’s then? That may well be a very small part but as I do not actively push myself for DJ work then there is little point no? For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with soul and dance music in many forms. This is of course what lead me into DJ’ing all those years ago. I have always liked the idea of making my own music but I am not a musician neither did I think it was possible for me to do it. Pre the PC/DAW virtual world we live in now you had to go to a professional studio unless you knew somebody that had some hardware at home. This hardware was far from cheap.

April 1, 2013

Vocal Booth Weekender 2013 Line Up

It is with great pleasure I announce the line up for this years Vocal Booth Weekender in Spain

Once again its an honour to be included as a resident and have watched the event grow into something very special from the first event. Who would have thought on that first event that it would grow into something this special!

Although the main event hotel has sold out for this year (in record time) there are still plenty of options to attend with many of the family staying in a nearby hotel or renting a villa.

For full information please visit

www.vocalboothweekender.com

March 22, 2013

Great Yarmouth Soul Festival

March 7, 2013

Fifty Fathoms Deep – The Green EP

March 6, 2013

Kev Beadle Presents Private Collection

February 4, 2013

Bonobo – Cirrus

I totally love the new Bonobo track on Ninja Tune Records but have just found the official video by Cyriak Harris, Brilliant!

Bonobo – ‘Cirrus’ (Official Video) from Ninja Tune on Vimeo.

January 23, 2013

YesKing – Overproof

Heres a stunning track from the forthcoming Yesking single “Overproof” taken from the album “Re-Record Not Fade Away” due out in The Spring.
YesKings’ debut for BBE ‘Re-Record Not Fade Away’, marks a coming of age for the seasoned studio head and a sonic departure from the outfit’s 2008 debut ‘Rock This World’ (co-produced by Mark Rae of Rae & Christian fame). Featuring Soothsayers’ Patrick Hatchett, Mystro, as well as a bevvy of newcomers, the album is a stunning collection of dubbed out, reggae influenced songs already championed by the Massive Attack family.
This is a personal favourite of mine at the moment make sure you grab a copy when it drops.

January 15, 2013

Maschine Diary Video 2

A quick video asking a question rather than explaining something I already learnt

January 6, 2013

Maschine Video Part One

While writing my last blog I realised that documenting every mouse click was not going be a good thing so I have attempted to do a video to help visualise my progress. I’m no expert or teacher and these videos are not meant to be tutorials although they may help in some way.

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Smith ‘Dedications to the Greats">Comments ( 0 )</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="middle col-left"> <h2 class="title"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/b-j-smith-dedications-to-the-greats/" rel="bookmark" title="B.J. Smith ‘Dedications to the Greats">B.J. Smith ‘Dedications to the Greats</a></h2> <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/b-j-smith-dedications-to-the-greats/" title="B.J. Smith ‘Dedications to the Greats"><img src="http://www.blackwax.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/743102782-1.jpg" alt="" width="519" height="250" class="woo-image thumbnail main-image " /></a> <div class="entry"> <p>Its not often I post about new music releases but I just heard this one and fell in love with it</p> <p>2 great Cover versions of Hip Hop Classics – Mos Def Umni Says and Pharcyde – Running. Striiped back and covered in a folk style these really work for me. Beautiful music</p> <p>Please click the link to pre-order your copy now</p> <p><a title="http://mynunorthernsoul.bandcamp.com" href="http://mynunorthernsoul.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">http://mynunorthernsoul.bandcamp.com</a></p> </div> <div class="post-more"> </div> </div> <div class="fix"></div> </div>  <div class="post-748 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blog tag-4-hero tag-a-deeper-groove tag-back-to-ours tag-bbe tag-count-indigo tag-inner-city tag-jill-scott tag-kova-miles tag-mix-blackwax tag-modulations tag-newban tag-paul-johnson tag-ryo-kawasaki tag-that-man-monk tag-thatmanmonk tag-tone-control tag-tribe-called-quest tag-young-mc post"> <div class="post-meta col-left"> <span class="post-date">November 21, 2012<span class="bg"> </span></span> <ul> <li class="post-author">by <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/author/steve/" title="Posts by Steve" rel="author">Steve</a></li> <li class="post-category">in <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/category/blog/" title="View all posts in Blog" rel="category tag">Blog</a></li> <li class="comments"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/back-to-ours/#respond" title="Comment on Back To Ours">Comments ( 0 )</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="middle col-left"> <h2 class="title"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/back-to-ours/" rel="bookmark" title="Back To Ours">Back To Ours</a></h2> <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/back-to-ours/" title="Back To Ours"><img src="http://www.blackwax.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2011-12-28-21.08.05-519x250.jpg" alt="" width="519" height="250" class="woo-image thumbnail main-image " /></a> <div class="entry"> <p>The nice chaps at A Deeper Groove recently asked me for a guest “selection” for their Back To Ours Series so here it is.</p> <p>Please check the mix and more importantly have a good look around their website, lots of cool stuff</p> <p><a title="http://adeepergroove.com/back-to-ours-volume-3-blackwax/" href="http://adeepergroove.com/back-to-ours-volume-3-blackwax/" target="_blank">http://adeepergroove.com/back-to-ours-volume-3-blackwax/</a></p> </div> <div class="post-more"> </div> </div> <div class="fix"></div> </div>  <div class="post-742 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blog tag-blackwax tag-chord-track tag-cubase-7 tag-groove-agent tag-steinberg tag-update tag-voxengo post"> <div class="post-meta col-left"> <span class="post-date">November 14, 2012<span class="bg"> </span></span> <ul> <li class="post-author">by <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/author/steve/" title="Posts by Steve" rel="author">Steve</a></li> <li class="post-category">in <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/category/blog/" title="View all posts in Blog" rel="category tag">Blog</a></li> <li class="comments"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/cubase-7/#respond" title="Comment on Cubase 7">Comments ( 0 )</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="middle col-left"> <h2 class="title"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/cubase-7/" rel="bookmark" title="Cubase 7">Cubase 7</a></h2> <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/cubase-7/" title="Cubase 7"><img src="http://www.blackwax.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cubase-7-mixer-519x250.png" alt="" width="519" height="250" class="woo-image thumbnail main-image " /></a> <div class="entry"> <p>Steinberg have announced the launch of Cubase 7 due early December 2012</p> <p>New features include a revamped mixer layout with extra features.<br /> Built in Voxengo EQ and spectral analysis built in to EQ strips.<br /> Extra Groove agent kits, sounds and presets.<br /> Some very interesting chord track additions.</p> <p>Check out the full details here</p> <p><a title="http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/cubase/whats_new.html" href="http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/cubase/whats_new.html" target="_blank">http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/cubase/whats_new.html</a></p> </div> <div class="post-more"> </div> </div> <div class="fix"></div> </div>  <div class="post-735 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blog tag-blackwax tag-bside-project tag-vinyl-b-side post"> <div class="post-meta col-left"> <span class="post-date">November 7, 2012<span class="bg"> </span></span> <ul> <li class="post-author">by <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/author/steve/" title="Posts by Steve" rel="author">Steve</a></li> <li class="post-category">in <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/category/blog/" title="View all posts in Blog" rel="category tag">Blog</a></li> <li class="comments"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/b-sides-project/#respond" title="Comment on B-Sides Project">Comments ( 0 )</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="middle col-left"> <h2 class="title"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/b-sides-project/" rel="bookmark" title="B-Sides Project">B-Sides Project</a></h2> <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/b-sides-project/" title="B-Sides Project"><img src="http://www.blackwax.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-519x250.jpg" alt="" width="519" height="250" class="woo-image thumbnail main-image " /></a> <div class="entry"> <p>I was recently asked to join this new project. If you have a vinyl collection this is well worth looking at! The concept is very simple and is a great way of discovering music in your collection you may have over looked or forgotten about.</p> <p>I have submitted my first selection including a full track listing and comments.</p> <p>Drop by the site have a good read and enjoy some forgotten or unknown pieces of music</p> <p><a title="http://www.bsidesproject.com" href="http://www.bsidesproject.com" target="_blank">http://www.bsidesproject.com</a></p> </div> <div class="post-more"> </div> </div> <div class="fix"></div> </div>  <div class="post-722 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blog post"> <div class="post-meta col-left"> <span class="post-date">October 30, 2012<span class="bg"> </span></span> <ul> <li class="post-author">by <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/author/steve/" title="Posts by Steve" rel="author">Steve</a></li> <li class="post-category">in <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/category/blog/" title="View all posts in Blog" rel="category tag">Blog</a></li> <li class="comments"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/live-set-from-vocal-booth-weekender/#comments" title="Comment on Live set from Vocal Booth Weekender">Comments ( 1 )</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="middle col-left"> <h2 class="title"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/live-set-from-vocal-booth-weekender/" rel="bookmark" title="Live set from Vocal Booth Weekender">Live set from Vocal Booth Weekender</a></h2> <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/live-set-from-vocal-booth-weekender/" title="Live set from Vocal Booth Weekender"><img src="http://www.blackwax.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012-09-22-22.48.11-519x250.jpg" alt="" width="519" height="250" class="woo-image thumbnail main-image " /></a> <div class="entry"> <p> <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/live-set-from-vocal-booth-weekender/#more-722" class="more-link">Read More…</a></p> </div> <div class="post-more"> </div> </div> <div class="fix"></div> </div>  <div class="post-716 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blog post"> <div class="post-meta col-left"> <span class="post-date">October 22, 2012<span class="bg"> </span></span> <ul> <li class="post-author">by <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/author/steve/" title="Posts by Steve" rel="author">Steve</a></li> <li class="post-category">in <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/category/blog/" title="View all posts in Blog" rel="category tag">Blog</a></li> <li class="comments"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/deep-space-orchestra-picture-disc/#respond" title="Comment on Deep Space Orchestra Picture Disc">Comments ( 0 )</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="middle col-left"> <h2 class="title"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/deep-space-orchestra-picture-disc/" rel="bookmark" title="Deep Space Orchestra Picture Disc">Deep Space Orchestra Picture Disc</a></h2> <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/deep-space-orchestra-picture-disc/" title="Deep Space Orchestra Picture Disc"><img src="http://www.blackwax.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/WANG001-Side-A.jpg" alt="" width="519" height="250" class="woo-image thumbnail main-image " /></a> <div class="entry"> <p>Purveyors of great house music Deep Space Orchestra are about to release a great new piece of vinyl as a limited picture disc.<br /> Great music and iconic artwork (If you are old enough to remember the classic movie its taken from) Spot the film references in the track titles too.<br /> I highly recomend you contact them and invest in this great piece of music and art</p> <p><a title="Deep Space Orchestra" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deep-Space-Orchestra/181654701854791" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deep-Space-Orchestra/181654701854791</a></p> <p>Track listing – Jack & Wang Present Deep Space Orchestra – Live from the Hong Kong Exchange</p> <p>1 – Pork Chop Express<br /> 2 – Egg Shen Doesn’t Do Magic<br /> 3 – Jack Wants His Truck Back<br /> 4 – Green Eyes</p> <p>Whats the film? Answers on a postcard please <img src='http://www.blackwax.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p> </div> <div class="post-more"> </div> </div> <div class="fix"></div> </div>  <div class="post-700 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blog category-collaborate-and-learn-2 tag-blackwax tag-collaborate-and-learn tag-cubase tag-danny-j-lewis tag-daw tag-house-music tag-production post"> <div class="post-meta col-left"> <span class="post-date">October 21, 2012<span class="bg"> </span></span> <ul> <li class="post-author">by <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/author/steve/" title="Posts by Steve" rel="author">Steve</a></li> <li class="post-category">in <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/category/blog/" title="View all posts in Blog" rel="category tag">Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.blackwax.net/category/collaborate-and-learn-2/" title="View all posts in Collaborate and Learn" rel="category tag">Collaborate and Learn</a></li> <li class="comments"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/collaborate-and-learn-part-8/#respond" title="Comment on Collaborate and Learn Part 8">Comments ( 0 )</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="middle col-left"> <h2 class="title"><a href="http://www.blackwax.net/collaborate-and-learn-part-8/" rel="bookmark" title="Collaborate and Learn Part 8">Collaborate and Learn Part 8</a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>A little work on the breakdown adding some texture</p> <p><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text/html' width='500' height='312' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/xA9L6sIYUxY?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&hd=1&wmode=transparent' frameborder='0'>

October 18, 2012

Last Shop Standing

Looks like a great documentary on the independent record shop

October 9, 2012

Collaborate and Learn Part 7

Around the halfway mark and we are bouncing off each other with ideas much better now.

September 30, 2012

Collaborate and Learn Part 6

Back on track! some handy tips in this video and the track is really starting to take shape now.

September 25, 2012

Collaborate and learn part 5

Hi All long time coming for part 5 due to a gig overseas but we have had a quick chat and we should get back on track with this

September 22, 2012

Back from the Vocal Booth Weekender

September 10, 2012

Martin Iveson AKA Atjazz

Every so often I come across a piece of music that touches the soul. This is one of those amazing pieces of music. I am a bit of an Atjazz fan at the best of times but this is truly special

A heartfelt dedication to his parents who sadly passed.

Not much more to say other than sit back close your eyes listen then repeat!

September 6, 2012

Collaborate and learn part 4

Ok so we hit a rough patch and heavy schedules outside of this project made this one take a little longer to get up but the project is now moving on. I wasn’t happy with the drums last time due to not having my sample library and using a new MAC I wasn’t used too. I redid the drums but kept the general style the same. I also added a simple synth stab. From this Danny has made a small video laying down some extra ideas and melody. It’s starting take take shape now.
Watch the video for the next stage.
I will try and get something more to add over the weekend but will be away for a week as from next Friday.
As usual please leave any comments you may have on the project below

August 21, 2012

Collaborate and Learn Session 3

If you are reading this for the 1st time please make sure you read the previous posts as they only make sense in order.

So the collaboration project with Danny is coming along nicely. We have to keep each video fairly short due to rendering and uploading restrictions but in each video there really are some great nuggets of useful information.

OK so we had another Skype session last night, the basic drums are down although will no doubt change somewhat throughout the process as things take shape. Next up will be some musical elements taking some form of style inspiration from Atjazz remix of the Rah Bands – Messages from the stars. The aim is not to copy this track but more a general feel in style.

The below video ends on a bit of a cliff hanger as Danny had disk space issues, I am sure most have fallen foul to that at some point in the past!

Check the video of last nights Skype call and feel free to leave your thoughts and idea’s

August 19, 2012

Collaborate and learn part 2

OK so collaborate and learn is now underway but boy what a struggle so far!
Mid through the 1st session my PC decided to completely die!
I have had to continue on a borrowed PC with none of my sample packs or custom sounds I have made over the years. No 3rd party plugs, just Cubase and factory sounds and settings.
I am also missing a dual monitor set up, Finding that really hard!
All that aside we are going strong, Basic beat done and already some nice feedback and guidance from Danny, We have a Skype session scheduled which will also be recorded like the intro video.
The plus side its finally forced my hand to but a Mac Book Pro which I should have by the end of the week.

Check Danny’s feedback video below.

August 14, 2012

Collaborate and Learn

I have just started an exciting new project with pro producer Danny J Lewis.
Danny has been a pro producer and leading music tutorial guru for many years, he recently approached me on an idea he had involving collaborating on a track and recording the entire process as a series of tutorial video’s
Although I have been producing for a number of years and have several releases under my belt you can never stop learning and improving on your craft so the idea seemed a great one. I also liked that fact that the process would be documented and may help even in some small way any other producers.

Our 1st session was last night and you can watch the video below.
I hope to post regular blogs on this but please visit Danny’ page on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/dannyjlewispage

August 12, 2012

White Shadow

White Shadow House Mix [ 2:21:03 ] Play in Popup | Download

August 2, 2012

Suncebeat Croatia

July 4, 2012

VBW Full line up announced

Full line announced for this years Vocal Booth Weekender in Spain has been announced. Its an absolute pleasure to be playing the event again this year. It has NOT sold out but tickets are going fast so don’t hang around!

For the line up and more please visit

http://www.vocalboothweekender.com/music/2012-line-up/.html

June 18, 2012

MiniMoog-V Original

This legendary Moog synthesizer has an unmistakable sound.
To celebrate world music day those lovely chaps over at Arturia have decided to give away free copies of the Minimoog -V Original VST!

Don’t miss out on this legendary sounding synth.

Click the link for full details!

http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/products/minimoogv/minimoogv-original.html

May 7, 2012

Friends of the Booth

It is with great pleasure I announce the release of Friends of the Booth vol 2 on Tony Records.

This great EP is from a collective of producers all of which are associated with Andy Wards Vocal Booth weekender in Spain.
Each track pays homage and is inspired by the experiences of the times shared in Spain. A yearly event that really is truly intimate and all attendees are known as family.

1 Groove Assasin – Afternoon Delight
2 Soulful Session – Days Gone By
3 M&S – Tramonto
4 M&S – Tramonto (inst)
5 Deep City Soul – Life
6 Soul De Marin – Campoamor Sunset
7 Soul Renegades – Talk to me
8 Blackwax – For, With, Of

April 11, 2012

Vinyl vs Digital DJ’s

April 11, 2012

Sound design for cars?

I found this interesting, As electric cars are so quite it makes sense to give them a unique noise so people can hear you coming. This video is a small insight into Audi creating such a sound. Happy to see Cubase (my daw of choice) being used too

audi e-sound for e-tron electric vehicles from designboom on Vimeo.

April 11, 2012

Powerful!

This video is really moving, but it leaves me asking the question why would anyone not give these people access to music as par for the course? Music is such a huge part of life why would you not do this as standard?
The video makes out that the ipod is the savior but in all honesty that is only one way to give elderly people access to music.

April 10, 2012

Tom Moulton remixes Philly

April 5, 2012

Wall Writers

From director Roger Gastman — producer of Banksy documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop — comes Wall Writers, a documentary about the early days of graffiti, including interviews with legendary graff writers Taki 183 and Cornbread.
Narration by cult film legend John Waters.

I couldn’t find an official ste for this so until something appears check this video

WALL WRITERS Promo Video from R. Rock Enterprises on Vimeo.

April 4, 2012

Propellerhead Figure

Another music making iPhone/iPad app I like this one quick and easy to use but very basic. Its actually a lot of fun!

www.propellerheads.se/products/figure/

April 4, 2012

Afro, Jazz, Latin, Library and More

Collectors of the above and more should check out this great Paris run vinyl collectors shop

Some amazing music to be purchased!

www.victorkiswell.com

April 1, 2012

Vocal Booth 2012 Headliners

Headline DJ’s announced for this years Vocal Booth Weekender Spain
Support DJ’s to be announced later

Exciting!

for more info go to
http://www.vocalboothweekender.com/

March 29, 2012

Frankie Knuckles and James Murphy

Red Bull have pulled yet another great interview out of the bag Legendary House music pioneer Frankie Knuckles
Add to that a “train wreck” mix from DFA Label Boss James Murphy, what’s not to like?

Videos to follow on the Red Bull site but for now listen the these great audio interviews and mixes

http://www.redbull.co.uk/cs/Satellite/en_UK/Article/Listen–James-Murphy-and-Frankie-Knuckles-021243185899892″murphy knuckles”

March 22, 2012

Wolf

Wolf EP 11 is out now

Top notch stuff from the Wolf team again, the pick off this EP for me is Weekend Express – 2 The Rythm

Buy it now at Juno

http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/450510-01.htm
“wolf”

March 21, 2012

Can’t Take No More

Restless Souls first release of 2012 see’s rising Star Peter Oakden featuring Selina Campbell on Vocals,
This release is very soulfull and the hook is contagious. Please Play This Loud!

Peter Oakden ft. Selina Campbell – Can’t Take No More

Written by P.Oakden & S.Campbell
Vocals performed by Selina Campbell
Produced and arranged by Peter Oakden for Soul Free Productions
Keyboards by Ricky Reid
Drum programming by Peter Oakden
Re-Edit by Phil Asher for restless soul Productions
Mixed By Toni Economides

Published by Alarcon Music & Copyright Control

Released by: restless soul
Release/catalogue number: RSDIGI0035
ISRC: GB-PVP-12-00001

March 21, 2012

Massive Modular Synth!

Geek post alert!
MIT build a huge modular synthesizer you control through the internet MIT is offering users the chance to play Dr. Joe Paradiso’s homemade synthesizer through the internet.

We can’t all fit a room-sized synthesizer in our flats, nor spend over a decade putting one together ourselves. Luckily, MIT has the storage space and Assistant Professor Joe Paradiso has the diligence to spend the better part of 1974 to 1987 putting together his own home-made synthesiser, dubbed PatchWerk. Named in tribute to the German synthpop pioneers Kraftwerk, Paradiso and the renowned research institute are giving the rest of the world the opportunity to enjoy all their hard work through interactive technology.

In a happy alliance of analogue and digital , they’ve set up an online interface on the MIT website that allows anyone to plug in and control a few knobs and switches of the monstrous creation remotely.
You will need Google chrome or Firefox to use this

http://synth.media.mit.edu/patchwerk/

March 21, 2012

6th Borough Project

6th Borough have certainly been a favorite of mine over the last few years so I am happy to see they have a new mix CD released on Kolour Ltd.
Containing tracks from Fantastic man, Alex Gore, Norm De Plume, Deadly sins and 6th Borough themselves this is a tasty incite into the labels releases.
Watch out for the LTD single too…….

Its out now so give it a purchase

www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/449102-01.htm” title=”LTD Chronicles”

March 20, 2012

Record shops

Came across this site for locating record shops all over the world
Its far from a complete list at this stage but it’s still interesting for those that still like physical product

www.recordshops.org

March 19, 2012

Snoop Dogg’s Tekno Euro MIx?

WHAT?
So I was browsing Deep House Page and found a post about Snoop Dogg doing a “Tekno” Mix. My 1st thought was oh no this is not going to end well. A pleasant suprise when I decided to listen, Although the description says Tekno Euro Mix it could not be further from it!
A nice selection of mellow house with an obvious boogie influence.
Although not pumping with energy or technical genius its actually a resonable listen. IS he a great DJ when it comes to this style? Maybe not but this could have been a whole lot worse.
Make your own mind up on this

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