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C2E Soulful House MusicDeep discofried soulful house with a warm latin centre, sprinkled with classics. |
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C2E June 2009
June 30, 2009 08:09 AM PDT
This months mix doesn't flow the way most C2E mixes do. This has more of an "M" shape to it. Thanks largely to a big chunk of disco funk right in the middle. We kick off with a huge deep mix from Aaron Jerome, who did three different flavas, 2/4, 4/4 and 8/4. I've gone for the 4/4 cos I'm an old fart!! We stay deep with a "Night In Soho" followed by another great release from Frank Roger "Tell Me". Does this guy ever release a dud?! We get more upbeat but still very smooth with "Fade Away" and "U Got The Love", with a very cheeky acapella! Mr Earnshaw posts back to back mixes with his re-touch of "Breaking New Ground". Things then slow a little with "Take A Look Inside". Jose Carretas is definitely on my radar, the guy is smoking in 09, another quality mix with "Desire". Milton Jackson is another name you can trust, "1998" is a great track and slows the mix down further. The good old Lovebirds then pop up again with another deep slice of funk. We then have full on discofried house in the form of "Sunshine People". My favourite track of the mix is Knee Deep's cheeky "Gypsy Bucket" bringing together everything that is great about house. "Funky Casanova" is another quirky unconventional track. We then have the most famous percussion track of the last 20 years helping transition into "Craze At Midnight". We end with a couple of deep numbers from Quentin Harris and Joey Negro. A great way to end any mix! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E May 2009
May 31, 2009 07:31 AM PDT
Another mix makes it on deadline day. Once again had no idea how this was going to turn out until it was actually being mixed. It's a bit like baking a cake, you have all the basic ingredients, but depending on the order and method you mix it all together, and how hot you have the oven you can end up with a totally different type of cake. This months cake is nice and light on the top, sitting on a bottom heavy base full of spice, topped off with the richest smoothest cream you've ever heard, sweeeeet! We have a couple of mixes from Atjazz, the latter of which, "Mercyless" was a big hit at this Mays Southport weekender and you can see why. This months mix has a huge London and UK influence. Jose Carretas brings a beautiful west London vibe with "A Little Piece Of Me". Andy Ward did an outstanding job with his mix of "I Believe", great summer feel. We then go deeper with "Building Of Deep" and "Got 2 Believe". J Sylvester serves up a slice of Socafrica with "Hot For U". Another big Southport tune was Dennis Ferrer's "Sinfonia Della Fonta" and that's as dirty as we go before we gently head back up to the surface with the help of DJ Spen with "We're Gonna Make It". "Rain Down" has a great warm rolling bassline while "Things Are Changing" is a real lounge track. We finish off with Osunlade, the big dollop of rich thick smooth I promised. The perfect finishing touch for our cake. Very appropriate as it was my birthday a few days ago! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E April 2009
April 27, 2009 04:01 AM PDT
This months mix flows like a night out with your mates. The night starts off with drinks round your mates house. Not sure where you'll end up, but you know it's gonna be a good one! The next two tracks are deep and chilled like the ride downtown, taking in the tranquil city skyline. First stop is that chic bar where the DJ spins sultry soulful vocal house. The minute you walk in your hips start moving and you find yourself miming the few words you can make out from the song playing while waiting to be served at the bar "I wanna be a butterfly"! You stay for a few more till you get the urge to go for a little boogie. A bit of funky disco is on the menu tonight. You arrive to find the DJ spinning classics like "Spread Love", "Thousand Souls" and "Just As Long". You all get your funk ON, but it's only midnight so no need to go too crazy! It's time to get down to the club to make sure you all get in. You arrive to find a Phat Chicago stonker "Crazy" pumpin out, everyone heads for the floor! Someone has the bright idea of heading downstairs for the rough stuff! Things are going off down here, sounds of 80's Acid with a break from the old Hackney hardcore days, CHAOS! Time to head back upstairs for more straight up DEEP house. Everyones treated to stuff you can really get your teeth into with "Look Inside", "Don't Look Behind" and "Change". By the end of the night we're all well and truly danced out, time for a cheeky one back at yours. The city looks so peaceful from the back of the cab, captured perfectly by the deep and edgy "Dedication". The night ends chatting till sunrise, reminiscing and listening to an absolute gem, "Can U Feel It". Oh we certainly can! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E March 2009
March 31, 2009 03:16 PM PDT
Well Lovebirds were unable to make it 4 in a row, which was a tough ask. But have no fear as we have plenty of other deep tracks on here to make up for it. This months mix is a very deep and smooth affair. We even open up with a silky deep vocal track - Hippie Torales "Always (Love Me For Me). You can tell the WMC is on due to the sheer number of releases this month. Everyman and his dog had a WMC bumper release pack out, including Phlash and Friends, so we have the excellent "Jungle Orchidz" on next. Shur-I-Khan delivers an ever consistent deep slice of smooth with his perspective of "The Time Is Now". Ralph Gum and GoGo are unstoppable at the moment as the excellent "Higher High" demostrates. Nathan G gets the award for most original track names with "Jim Never Drinks Coffee at Home" and "Nucking Futs" both of which are nice deep funk based tracks. My favourite track of the mix is Milton Jacksons "Orbit 3", I can't stop playing it. Couldn't resist adding "Deep Inside" and "The Light" acapellas to give me something to sing at the same time! We get all messed up with Jovonns crazy "Elements" before coming back down to finish with the master Kerri Chandler. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E February 2009
March 05, 2009 02:50 AM PST
This months mix starts off with three nice n smooth tracks. Lovebirds are on the third successive mix, and again both tracks from the E.P. make it on. They seem to have an endless supply of quality tracks at the moment. Chuck Love turns out a trademark mix of "Sky High". Vocal tracks are like buses, wait 25 minutes for one and three come along at once. First up, the unmistakable Roland Clark remixed by the ever consistent Alix Alvarez. Next if Ralf Gum who had a blinder in 08 and seems to have started 09 the same way. "If No Harm" is a deep soulful gem with great production. The third and final vocal track is an oldie (well relatively) "Love Commandments" sounds as good today as it did thirteen years ago! We then have a slice of disco funk, courtesy of Motor City Drum Ensemble. Q. What do you get if you cross Lil Louis with Little Louie. A. Lou2 - Freaky, a masterpiece from 1995. We then get all funky with Jay J's "The One", before getting serious with "Spirit" and "The Bone". We ease out of the mix with the second Lovebirds track "Louder" from the E.P. of the same name. Let's see if those Lovebirds can make it 4 in a row next month! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E January 2009
February 04, 2009 01:10 AM PST
This months mix is packed to the rafters. A whopping 18 tracks in 75 minutes! Mix opens with another track from Lovebirds. This is the second track from The Rat E.P. which brought you "The Sound" in the Dec 08 mix. Next up is a great track from late last year, "Boriken Soul" is a great afro upbeat track. Staying on the afro tip comes a very infectious tune, "Captured" which sounds like nothing else out there. Next up is a track that's been doing the rounds for while, but has finally been released on BBE. "Brand New Feeling" brings legends Roy Ayers and Sting Intl together and the result is quality. We then go deep with "Club Z" and "Anxiety" before another chance to sing along with "Sunday Light". Must admit I had never heard of Motor City Drum Ensemble before, but will definitely keep an eye out for them now. "Raw Cuts 3" is just top drawer, my favorite track on the mix. Couldn't resist dropping my favorite Mousse T track - "Bad Boy" takes me back to 98 when this was first released. We then have three big classics from back in the day. Joe Smooth - "Promised Land" is one of the most famous tracks in house. Strobelight Honeys is a tune I've been after for over 15 years! And then there's the infamous Ralphi Rosario track -"You Used To Hold Me". We're brought back to modern times with another gem from Peven Everett with "Church". Always wanted to use the famous MLK "I Have A Dream" speech over a tune. Perfect opportunity arose when I heard Gentle, again by those busy Lovebirds. We end with a very laid back mix of the excellent "Boriken Soul". Should be something for everyone in this mix. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E December 2008
January 11, 2009 04:22 AM PST
This is a solid deep soulful set. Not as much vocal stuff as usual, just a nice chilled vibe. Opens with a great old track from 91 on Nervous records. The Late Boys - "Can't Stop Dancing". The mix is dominated by the Germans this month. Lovebirds and Knee Deep have been busy in the studio, and thanks to them both as almost every track they have released in December is on this mix. The Lovebirds - "The Sound" has that great early night sound that gets everyones feet tapping and heads nodding. Next up Cloudsteppers - Make Me Shine" has a huge rumbling warm bass with sweet flowing chords - nice! "Precious Time" is a big phat disco lick that needs to be turned up LOUD! Stand out tune from Mr Humphreys set at Southport last November was an upbeat vocal track called "Runnin", I'm sure you've all heard it by now. Couldn't resist throwing in an old gem in "If You Should Need A Friend", which could be heard everywhere back in 1995. Stacy Kidd gives a great slice of sunshine with "Free With My Life" you'll find yourself singing along at the top of your voice. The most upbeat of the three Knee Deep tracks is next "Vibin", with a bouncy tribal beat, and the most famous accapella in house. We finish up with Keith Thompsons "6 o Clock" and Sweet Love by Knee Deep, both big lush productions. Big thanks to all the producers out there for making 08 a great year for the deep soulful stuff. Here's to more of the same in 09. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E November 2008
November 26, 2008 04:35 AM PST
These monthly releases seem to come round quicker and quicker. Luckily there is still plenty of good stuff being turned by producers across the globe. Complimenting the new tunes are 4 tracks from across the last 15 years. Starting with a track from Kenny Dope's Total Ka-os EP released on Strictly back in the early 90's, great way to start a mix. We don't stay deep for long, but what we lack in quantity we make up for in quality. It's ot long before it's time to sing along, with not one, but four vocal tracks, and they're all gems. I snuck an old classic in there too, with "There But For The Grace Of God". However pick of the vocal stormers for me is "Elements Of Life" with "Into My Life". I've played it to death since getting it, a real up beat track, with a trademark Louie arrangement that's timeless. There is then an opportunity to shake your money maker with a couple of phat afro beat tracks. Louie is again involved with one them. The mix heads down into a deep dank basement for a couple of tracks. DJ Spen kicks us off with a solid remix before a quirky number from Steam Circuit. Before anyone asks "NO" I'm not turning to Electro, for me this and "Jack U Remixed" just about have enough filth in the basslines to justify being in the mix. Plus I love the sound of the two tracks mixed together. We return to some sort of normality with Dennis Ferrer's "P 2 Da J", a track I never got into first time round, but hearing Karizma play it out a couple of times it's grown on me. We finish up with a track I've been after for years. Another stunner from the Vaults of Conan Liquid. Quincy's joint will be familiar to anyone that had the Joey Negro ITH defected album from 2005. Yes I know I've copied him by putting Roy Davies JRs "Closer To You" accapella over the top, but it would have been a crime not to!! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E October 2008
October 21, 2008 04:26 PM PDT
Wow, where do we start with this mix. All I can say is house music producers out there have raised the bar with the tracks released this month.
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Enjoy! C2E September 2008
September 24, 2008 03:43 PM PDT
This months mix is a blend of the old and new with 4 of the tracks at least 10 years old. One of which is our opening number - "Herbal Essence" by Mecca, which was released by Strictly in September 1992, that's 16 years almost to the day. We then stay pretty deep and minimal with "The Phat Track", which has the same feel as the tracks from the early 90's. Our first slice of velvet arrives with Rocco's "Someday". Solid vocal house appears in the middle of the mix with the excellent "Loveblind" and Earnshaws mix of "Call My Name". We then turn the clock back to the mid 90's with an old favourite of mine from Junior Boys Own. Crime - "Rhythm Graffiti" is a classic for me, especially with the Jungle Brothers accapella thrown over the top. DJ Spen turns out another quality mix, this time "Reach Out For Love" get's that deep warm gospel feel. We have another JBO release next with "Odyssey" which featured on the MAW Ministry sessions mix from the mid 90's. Mr Earnshaw then returns with another great mix, two in one month, the guys on fire! We finish up with two chilled tracks. "Ain't no friend of mine" is a slow funk/lounge tune perfect for a beach sunset. The last track is one of my favourite Henry St releases, with a great transition in the middle. Lot's of variation on this months mix. Something for everyone. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E August 2008
August 30, 2008 07:07 AM PDT
This months mix is another deep warm gem. I'm putting it down to it being Winter in August here in Oz, as it goes dark early and just makes you want to get all warm and cosy. As a result the tracks I bought for this are all toasty little numbers! Lots of long layered mixes on here, which is something you can get away with when playing this type of house. The mix peaks with Mr Ferrer and Mr Harris, which is a great combination any time of year! Other highlights are Dreamscape, a track from Jazz N Groove's Defected in the House series from a few years back. Still sounding great. "God Made Me Phunky" also makes an appearance, that'll please a few people. The last couple of tracks bring us back to where the mix started. Hiya Kaya, is so smooth with great warm chords and bassline, and the last track has an old London Garage feel to it. Spring starts next month down here, so Septembers mix may sound very different. You guys heading into Autumn and Winter might want to keep this mix handy. For now I'm off to get my slippers and a hot coco.
July 30, 2008 05:45 AM PDT
This mix is very much on the smooth side. The first half being nice and deep and warm, the latter more uptempo but with a soulful centre. We open with a track from 1994, yep 14 years old. Really captures the sound of soulful house from the time. The next two tracks are pretty chilled. Mr Chandler then steps up with two very typical Kerri sounds, Sunset and Yellow. Anthony Nicholson comes up with a pearler with "Outta Control", very different, and right up my street. Things start to pick up some more until we get to Jamie Lewis - It's Not Over, with the unmistakable Michael Watford, what a voice. DJ Fudge does justice with his remix of It's Yours, trumpets at the ready. "Changed my life" only seems to be available on a Japanese album, but someone needs to sign that track up cos it's HUGE!!!! Couldn't resist dropping an old favourite in Eddie Amadors - "House Music", many a good night been had dancing away to that gem. Panevino come up with a real haunting track with "Contigo O Sin", before we end with a match made in heaven. Brand New Heavies and Kenny Dope, why didn't we think of that?! "I don't know why" is gonna having you singing along and you won't be able to help it! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E June 2008
June 29, 2008 06:04 AM PDT
Just in the nick of time the June 08 Mix just makes the deadline, and you thought I'd forgotten! Although it's 11.30pm on a Sunday night and I'll be asleep at my desk tomorrow! Had no idea how this months mix would turn out. No obvious big tracks around at the moment (well I couldn't find them!) Having said that the deep soulful stuff during the first half of the mix is quality. Found the opening track about 4 hours before doing the mix, changed the feel of the mix altogether. Favorite tracks on here are Jimpsters mixes of "In Da Club". That's right theres two of them. Both different and both too good to just pick one for the mix. Oh the last track is a cheeky little number too. Very catchy bassline. Other tracks to look out for - Jay Js - October Moods, great keys and Alix A's mix of One Desire, very rich production as you'd expect.
May 18, 2008 02:40 AM PDT
This months mix is deep and soulful. Glad to see Tribal records releasing some of their classics digitally. As a result there are no fewer than five of their tracks on here. The mix opens and finishes with tracks from Eric Kuppers K Scope EP from the mid 90's. I lost my copy a few years ago, so was more than happy to put them on this mix. Plenty of soulful grooves through to track 6. Prana - The Dream is a track with arguably THE best breakdown in the history of house. Scott Wozniak has the midas touch at the moment. Sent From Above is no exception. Things fatten up a little from Stonk through to In Da Club, before we descend back down with a funky little gem from Tommy Largo. The mix ends with a chilled vibe courtesy of Teddy Douglas and Tamara Wellons, before Mr Kupper wraps things up with Planet K. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E April 2008 Vol1
April 13, 2008 05:16 AM PDT
That's right this month we have two mixes. This first one gets very deep and tribal in the middle, every now and again you gotta let off steam! The mix opens with a tune I heard a lot at SP 41 - Sunshine. Into that comes a track I've been after for ages, Karizma's mix of John Legends - Ordinary People, gets in your head and stays there all day! Things then get all tribal with Mirror Dance before turning deep and minimal with Ghosts in My Machine. The mix gets deeper and tougher right through to The Chase. The vybe changes again with the excellent Panevino toughened dub of Freeze The Frame. We'll Keep Climbing brings back memories of the mid 90's Nice N Ripe sound. Things end on a nice and light note with It's Your Life, a track I've been looking to put in a mix for a while now. The vocal April mix will be out next week. For now, close the curtains, turn out the lights and get deep! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E April 2008 Vol2
April 20, 2008 12:15 AM PDT
This is the second mix for April 08. This one is the vocal mix with plenty for you to sing along to. "Glad I Found You" is a track that got played all over South Beach this year, as did Wizeman, the Copyright boys on a roll at the moment. Another guy that seemed to be everywhere in Miami was Yass, and he shows his consistency with "My Only". Had loads of fun playing with acapellas over Pasta for 2. The mix then goes all favela with WJSD, before DJ Spen steps up to post two phat chunky tracks back 2 back to get you dancing. The mix ends with a track with a very laid back feel, so much so that I recommend listening to it while lying in a bath of double cream! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E March 2008
March 16, 2008 06:00 AM PDT
This months mix has to go down as the Miami WMC mix. Most of these tracks will get a caning at the WMC this year. Mix opens with a fine Kenny Dope remix of Roy Ayers - Holiday. One guy on fire at the moment is Groove Assassin, he comes up trumps again with his mix of Feelin You. Kimara Lovelaces' - These Things has a haunting timeless hook. Not very often I put two mixes of a track in a mix, but both Quentin and Jovonn were outstanding with their versions of Disrespectful. Finally you can't have a Miami mix without a latin vybe, so the mix serves up a large slice of sunshine towards the end. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E February 2008
February 16, 2008 09:28 PM PST
This months mix starts and ends with one of my favorite house tracks of all time. Plus a gem from Kem (one of the smoothest voices in house). I've been waiting since the November Southport Weekender to get hold of WOMs remix of Mariposa, and I got goosebumps mixing it! It needs to be played LOUD! Did an alternate mix with Sinnamon - I Need You Now accapella. Sounds great, but I've left the original in here for the purists! Tracklisting: 1) River Ocean ft India - Love & Happiness (Dream Sequence)
Enjoy! C2E January 2008
February 02, 2008 10:24 PM PST
This mix opens with a track that shows how far house music has come in South Africa. Black Coffee turns out a very well polished soulful treat. Another guy in form at the moment is Ralf Gum, his track Kissing Strangers is given a soulful workover by Frankie Feliciano. Other highlights include Karizmas - 33rd St Anthem, very different sounding track, but you can't help jump about to it. A classic I've been after for a while is Dj Oji - We Lift Our Hands To The Sanctuary. Finally the mix ends with a track highlighted by Giles Petersons recent Defected Mix. Livin A New Day has a great vybe on it. Tracklisting 1) Black Coffee - Even Though
Enjoy! C2E December 2007
January 30, 2008 03:37 AM PST
This mix was a great way to end 2007. The mix opens with another Yoruba soul mix, this time it's Deetron's - I Cling that gets the treatment. One of my favorite tracks from Tony Humphries Southport 41 set is Paveninos timeless mix of Lonewolfs - Big Tune, very aptly named! Dennis delivers another bomb with - Black Man in Space. Couldn't resist dropping a couple of old tunes, firstly Todd Terrys - Hear The Music, you can't find a chunkier beat, and also for those that remember it, RBM - The Boy. The mix ends with the very silky sounds of Mr Chandler and Miss Bingham - In The Morning. Tracklisting: 1) I Cling (Yoruba Soul Mix) - Deetron ft OvaSoul7
Enjoy! C2E November 2007
January 19, 2008 06:18 PM PST
Mix opens with another quality Yarouba Soul mix, this time it's Ben Westbeech with "So Good Today". Next few tracks have a nice warm deep feel with a big influence from an in form Yass. "Blessed" by Pedro Herrera is a great upbeat smile on your face tune. Next up is my favourite house tune of all time!! That's right, the best house track ever made, and it's not an oldie. Kem has one of the finest voices in house, and when you add an on fire Marlon D & ever consistent Groove Assassin into the mix the result is truly timeless. "Heaven" never fails to make the hairs on my arms stand up. Karizma is another that always canes the tune, and it's obvious why. It's a hard track to follow, but we just about manage it with another bomb from Mr Todd Terry. That guy knows how to make a beat fat, you can't keep your feet still on that on. Marlon D shows up again with one of the biggest tunes of 07. "Jesus Creates A Sound" is so simple, but so effective. This mix has to be heard just for Heaven alone. Tracklisting: 1) Ben Westbeech: So Good Today (Yarouba Soul Mix)
January 20, 2008 06:06 PM PST
This will always be the Southport Weekender 41 mix. This mix got caned in our chalet. Jesus Creates A Sound had the powerhouse jumpin, along with "I Shall Not Be Moved" gospel house as it should be. Everyones suprise favourite track though was Mr Carrolls Nike Song. Had everyone bouncin around. And for the twisted disco kids Stacy Kidd's "Don't Stop" should hit the spot.
January 20, 2008 05:40 AM PST
September 07 mix starts with an old classic - Who dares to believe in me. Although this is a different remix to the one everyone is used to. The Jinks really step it up with "Up To You". Big piano and vocals. Things then get deep and twisted ft Liquid Acid, a throw back to the old days. and Conan at his imaginative best.
January 20, 2008 04:05 AM PST
This mix has 3 of my favourite soulful house tunes from 07. Sexy Make Up, Guessin Again and Theorema Del Faya. While Cali Spaces and Message for the DJ have real smooth vybe. What a way to end the mix, Osunlade is on fire with his remix of Sandboy and Nanar.
January 20, 2008 08:56 PM PST
This mix has a much deeper house vibe to start off with. it then takes on a latin twist with Cabo Parano, before ending with three old classic gems, Love & Happiness, Is This What We Need and Love Storm (for those that remember Legends in Warrington in 93!
January 25, 2008 02:04 AM PST
This is probably my favourite mix from 07, and suprisingly it's the least downloaded mix!!! It opens with Osunlades best remix ever (in my eyes!) - Put It On, so smooth! No fewer than 4 classic tunes on here in between the newer ones. DV8 - C'Mon, Mr Sanchez perfectly capturing the Strictly house sound of the early 90's. Cajmere - Brighter Days, one of Chicago's finest bouncin house tunes. Don't be put off by the sight of "The Mad Stuntman". Morillo was in fine form when he made this track. And to end - No Cure, for me the best tune on the Deep inside E.P. Tracklisting: 1) Atjazz ft Ernesto - Put It On (Yoruba Suite)
Enjoy! C2E May 2007
January 25, 2008 03:31 AM PST
This mix was done back when Strictly was releasing it's digital back catalogue, so the opening track is a great old release. Things stay old with Todd Terrys - Samba, I used to cane that track in 92. Another old track gets a great remake too, Loni Clarks - Rushing gets the Alix Alvirez treatment. The mix then increases in intensity with Hi-Fi Mikes - Hollywood, which starts off quite chilled but builds up to quite a tough track. The peak of the mix is probably the High Priest mix of Circle Dancing. The mix mellows out with Paveninos - The Way I Am. Great jazzy number. Tracklisting: 1. Krimp - Get Up (Feel It Bonus Cut)
Enjoy! C2E April 2007
January 26, 2008 03:09 PM PST
This mix starts and ends with 4 tracks from 90-92. Luv Dancin is Roger Sanchez showing us where his house roots came from. The mix then takes on a very west coast vybe mainly courtesy of Mr Migs. The mood changes with the excellent Karizma mix of "The Light". Eric Kupper and Frank Roger both serve up very different sounding tracks which sound great with the accapellas over the top. The last two tracks are a couple of my all time favourites. Todd Terrys - Kashmir is a tough old Gem. UPI - My Love Away always used to make the hairs on my arms stand up, very simple track but sheer class. Tracklisting: 1) Underground Solution: Luv Dancin
January 27, 2008 05:33 PM PST
This mix should be released on Z records it contains that many Dave Lee tracks! It opens with Simon Grey who doesn't make many tracks but when he does they are always of the highest quality. Liquid People are a very versitile duo, "One Life" is a great sing along smooth slice of house. Speaking of smooth, Shur-I-Khans mix of Mesmerized is like silk. The mix then goes into Dave Lee overload with 4 tracks in a row all from the master. Mr Vs Bump N Grind style gets the London treatment from Warren Clark to produce a booty shaking belter. The mix ends with a track that isn't for your parents to hear you playing!
January 30, 2008 03:10 AM PST
This mix opens with a remix of an all time classic. Beat the State is a great re-work of 808 States - Pacific 202. The mix then goes a bit deeper before returning to the smooth stuff with Feel. Things get a bit tougher with DJ MFR. Frank Rogers - Mind Illusions is a great quirky track. Terry Hunter was at his best with Be Thankfull a great bouncy little track. Mix ends on a very mellow deep note with an old track from old partners in crime, Mr V & Alix Alvarez. Tracklisting: 1) Julius Papp - Beat The State
Enjoy! C2E January 2007
February 15, 2008 02:04 PM PST
This mix opens with a track from 91, you can tell as it has that typical early garage sound, but it still sounds great today. Mr V turns in a top drawer workout of Mayu's "Stretch My Arms". More smooth house, on a vocal tip next with Raw Silks "Do It To The Music", the lyrics have been used as an accapella more times than I've had hot dinners! Jay-J then offers up a tasty number with some great chords. We then slowly start to get deeper, harder and dirtier as the mix progrsses. Yes I know, Bodyrox is borderline cheese, but I liked it at the time and hoped the "In My House" accapella over the top would reduce the Edam smell a little bit!! All in all this mix ends up down a much tougher alley than most mixes, but you can't be smooth and deep all the time!
February 19, 2008 02:05 AM PST
Very soulful mix, lot's of smooth house. Favourite tack on this mix is Jazztroniks - Dentro Mi Alma. Quality house as it's finest. Plus a couple of classics in Abstract Journey and How Deep Is Your Love. Tracklisting: 1) Louie Vega - Abstract Journey
Enjoy! C2E November 2006 Vol1
February 08, 2008 03:58 PM PST
Yoruba Soul mixes should come with a guarantee of quality, as they very rarely let you down, and the opening track this month is no exception. The smooth sound continues across the first few tracks culminating in The Sunburst Bands - Garden Of Love. The mix then gets deeper and tougher, before finishing with a gem from Mr Harris. Tracklisting: 1) MAW ft Vickter Dupilax - The Real World (Yoruba Mix)
Enjoy! C2E November 2006 Vol2
February 08, 2008 04:05 AM PST
This mix has 4 distinct sounds. Starting off easy on the ear, before developing more of a jackin house sound. Things get pretty tough from 9 through 13 before easing out with Ferrer and Harris. Tracklisting: 1) Toka Project - Reach For You
Enjoy! C2E October 2006
February 20, 2008 12:18 PM PST
One of the tougher mixes in the set. This guy starts off soulful, but it doesn't stay that way for long. Quickly gets deep. Finishes off on a latin vybe, followed by some old time favourites.
February 08, 2008 09:30 PM PST
Two words for this mix. "Deep inside". The Hardsoul revamp of this classic always get me dancing. It's peak time from Deep Inside onwards. Definitely a mix to dance to. The intro track from Roland Clark is bang on the money too. Smooth as silk. Tracklisting: 1) Roland Clark - Deep In House
Enjoy! C2E August 2006
February 19, 2008 01:48 AM PST
The mix has a great summer vibe. Lots of Latin flavour, makes you want to chill in the sun. Opening track is a real soulful gem that never seemed to get much attention. This is one of my favourite mixes. Tracklisting: 1) Disciples of Phunk - Want it Right
Enjoy C2E July 2006 Vol1
March 04, 2008 02:09 AM PST
There were so many great tunes out in the summer of 06 that two mixes were done in July. The Hott 22 mix of Helpless could be heard in my car most of the summer of 06. Everyone's favourite - The Cure and he Cause. Great 80's track on here - Din Daa Daa, Frank Boisy remix does it justice. Timeless track to end with - Son Of Dragon. Liquid People at their best.
February 22, 2008 03:38 AM PST
Great mix from 2006. Opens with a classic from Arnold Jarvis. Loads of quality tracks released around this time, including Ame - Rej, Masterbuilders, and the stuff you'd expect from Chandler, Ferrer, Karizma and Dave Lee.
March 14, 2008 02:13 PM PDT
The first of the Summer 06 set of mixes. This one starts off soulful, then gets all latino with a great Hott 22 remix of Helpless, before heading underground with a cheeky little number from Kerri -Phuck This Cowbell. Plus a song that was mainly overlooked - Lovebirds - Ethik. Very deep and twisted. Great! Tracklisting: 1) Druw & Perez ft Don E - Bonafide
Enjoy! C2E June 2006 Vol2
March 07, 2008 01:38 AM PST
June 06 was another great month for tunes. Again enough to make two mixes. Highlights on this mix for me are the Tarantulaz. Sir Piers turns out two great tracks with Angel and Can I Have It Like That. Plus an old tune from Mr Chandler from back in the day - Tears of Velva , nice jumpin bumpin house. All in all this quite a laid back mix compared to most. Tracklisting: 1) Hardsoul - Don't Let Love Weigh you Down
Enjoy! C2E May 2006
March 23, 2008 02:04 PM PDT
Nothing Soulful about this mix. It has much more of a funky flavor with lot's of energy. Opens with an old Sanchez track from way back. The mix is dominated by a Shik Stylko vibe. This is a mix to turn up b4 you head out to the club. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E April 2006
April 06, 2008 03:13 AM PDT
This mix was done when I first moved to Sydney and the opening track was perfect for chillin on the ferry on the way to work on Sydney Harbour. Angie Stones - "I Wasn't Kidding" was dropped by Timmy Regisford at Southport 37 at about 5am! It was the perfect pick me up. Peven Everetts - "Stuck" has such a velvety smooth bassline unbderpinning those laid back vocals. The mix then goes into Z Records overload with three tracks back to back from the great Mr Lee. I remember hearing Soul Centrals - "My Vow" in Miss Monetpennys when Vega played there in 05, I couldn't believe how crazy the club went. The last track is a gem from Mr Sanchez, just before he crossed over to the tougher side of house. Tracklisting: 1) Reel People Ft Angela Johnson - In The Sun (Yoruba Soul Mix)
Enjoy! C2E February 2006 - Soulful Vocal House
May 24, 2008 11:16 PM PDT
This mix was put together for my leaving party when we moved to Aus. Opens with my wedding song - Inner Life - Ain't No Mountain High Enough. Loads of quality soulful gems including "Back Together", "Change", "When You Touch me" and an old classic in Dreamlover. Plus one of my all time favorite vocal tracks - "Life Ain't What It Seems" - gorgeous warm bassline. This mix is mainly MAW and Dave Lee tunes, so if you like that, you'll love this.
June 07, 2008 03:17 PM PDT
By now you've probably realised I like using the "Kissing" accapella, since it's now appeared in the last few mixes posted. This is the last time I promise! Mix opens with a huge track from back then "Swimming Places", followed by a lovely deep track from Fred Everything - "Studio C". Zazzy's - "The Funk" has a great jazzy funk feel. Mena Keys - "Break It Down" has always caused debate with my friends. I love it to death, they think it's cafe music! But those keys and the feel of the track is top quality. The mix gets fatter and tougher until an absolute gem from the old days pops up. Mr Monday - Future Funk. The intro when the beat kicks in brings out the goosebumps. Tracks ends with a Deep House anthem - Cold Getting Dumb, with another appearance form Swimming places.
June 22, 2008 03:56 AM PDT
This mix ends with one of the most epic house music releases in the last 20 years - Quentin Harris - Let's Be Young. I remember Quentin dropping this as his last tune at his first Southport appearance. I'll never forget his silhouette up at the front on the decks while this tune filled the Powerhouse. Other great tracks on this mix are The Sunburst Band - He Is, Foremost Poets - Beside Myself, and a huge slice of funk in the form of LHK Projections - Danger Zone. You'll be reaching for your Bootsy Collins shades, jungle juicy funk!
August 12, 2008 01:44 AM PDT
This is a good solid mix from 05 with something for everyone. Opens with Sir Piers - "She's Gone Away", top notch soulful house. Mark Grant - "Touch Me" is a filthy old track from 95! Things stay dirty but go all French with Torre - "Corps A Corps". Brian Tapperts' mix of "Streets Of Moscow" is full of energy and sax and very typical of his style in 05. Highlight of the mix for me is P Funkateers "Final Fling" deep down and dirty just how we like it. There's a slice of gospel house with "Celebrate", before we finish off with "Moonshine". How we doin out there tonight? Are we ready to party? I said are we ready to party?!
September 12, 2008 07:00 PM PDT
One of my favourite soulful mixes, this has a great relaxed summer feel. Mix starts with Sandy Rivera on a soulful tip. The guy has a very varied production style, but when he does this genre, he's hard to beat. If you asked me for my definitive sound it would have to be "Heartbeat" by Central Avenue. Whenever I hear a track of that style it's guaranteed to end up in a mix. Simon Grey produces some of the richest sounding soulful house around, with a great voice too and The Galactica Suite is no exception. Reel People's "Rain" had a very different feel in 2005, introducing broken beats to a 4/4 dominated sound. The last few tracks on the mix have a latin/tribal feel. Had to wait a long time to get my hands on Audiowhores remix of "Mister Sinister", but it was worth the wait. We finish with another great Copyright track - "Essence Of Life". If you like your music on a soulful tip, this is a mix for you. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E July 2005 Vol1
October 09, 2008 11:52 PM PDT
First of all I've got to give a big shout to the guys at Podomatic who have increased my storage space so I can bring you more mixes. Thanks guys, much appreciated.
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Enjoy! C2E June 2005
December 31, 2008 07:41 PM PST
One of my favourite mixes packed full of gems, I can still remember driving round the English countryside on a rare hot summers day just after finishing the mix, with the sunroof open and stereo up LOUD. Mix opens with "Free" by Stephanie Mills which had a recent revival. 8th Wonder is one of my favourite Hott 22 releases, pure summer madness. Trina Broussard - "Joy" needs no introduction, quite simply one of the best house tracks ever made. Another track that went on to huge things is Kerri Chandler - "Bar A Thym". I spent every last ounce of energy in my body going mental to that track at SPW 37 at 5am! DJ Meme gets the blood pumping with Viva, before Louie Vega and Mr V bring things to a close with the excellent "V Get's Jazzy". Crack out your cowbell! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E April 2005
April 14, 2009 05:55 AM PDT
This is a great mix from the archives with something for everyone. We start off deep with "Lydia Song" before taking in a Karizma classic - "Music". Mr V is up next with the very slick "Something Wit Jazz". Couple of vocal tracks next including the excellent "Runnin" by Jon Cutler. "La Casa Del Jazz" is a cheeky little Latin number from Crico Castelli that took me over a year to track down. "4 The Love" must have been one of the most famous house tunes of 05, you could hear it everywhere. Nu Rhythmix - "Origins" is a quality track that had a great urban tribal feel to it, the kind of track that sounds great driving through London at night. I apologise for the next track, sounds so cheesy listening to it now, don't know what I was I thinking at the time! However I redeemed myself with the La Fiesta Sound System, hailing from Sydney with "Dancando", a tune to put a smile on your face whatever the weather. We finish up with "Trumpet Funk", one of my last Subliminal purchases before it all got too heavy for me. This was a great mix to rediscover, I hope you think so too. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E March 2005
June 16, 2009 05:03 AM PDT
This mix from the archives opens with a great summer sizzler. Bah Samba's "Portuguese Love", a warm Latin beat with great vocals over the top. The next few tracks are a great example of smooth house, leading up to the timeless "Special" by Sara Devine. Jazz Sensation serve up a cheeky little number with "Just Like That". As is always the case when a new Miss Scott album comes out, a HUGE number of tracks and remixes were about in early 05. My favourite was Grant Nelsons mix of Golden, absolute top shelf rump shaking ripeness. Things stay nice n spicey with Pepe Link's "Kalakuta" - Africa in the House! Back in 05 Audiowhores were putting out some great funky stuff, "Subject Of My Affection" was one of their best with a very infectious synth riff. This mix was done back in the day when Soulfuric ruled the roost, Rawsoul's mix of Donna Allen's "He Is The Joy" captures everything great about the label at the time. The mix ends with a track I hunted down for ages. Jazz 'N' Grooves mix of David Bendeth's 1979 "Feel The Reel" - Ba da ba ba ba deh yah! Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E April 2004
April 26, 2008 06:09 AM PDT
This mix has a latin vybe right the way through it. Since sax is making a comeback, what better way to start than with Mondo Grosso - Souffles H. This was the time when I first heard Audiowhores and Copyright and they both have two great tracks each on here. Both on a latin tip. First up "Lifts Me Up", and Nekoosa for Audiowhores and Bulo and Samba for Copyright. Also the first time I heard Rasmus Faber and what a peach, Ever After is one of the happiest tracks in house! After that it's time to crack out the caipirinha and get your fancy footwork going! This mix harks back to a time when Soulfuric and it's affiliates ruled the word and you can see why. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E August 2004 Vol4
May 11, 2008 03:09 AM PDT
This mix again has quite a soulful latin feel. The first three tracks have a great smooth soulful feel. Jazz N Grooves mix of Louie Vegas - Mozalounge could be heard in clubs and bars up and down the UK. One of my favourite Copyright tracks follows - Mato Grosso, one of my favourite trakcs of 04, plus the flip side was great too - Zamaleya. Dave Lee dropped an old mix of "Love You Feel" at Southport in May 04. As a result the Soul Avengerz mix released later that year went down a treat. The mix ends with a chilled mix of Knee Deeps - Won't let You Down. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E July 2003
February 08, 2008 04:00 AM PST
Smooth Soulful House Vibe. one of the oldest mixes of the series. Southport Classics like Days Like These, Backfired & Back Together, plus my favourite Earnshaw track, People R People, sheer class. Plenty to sing along to! Tracklisting: 1) Shaun Escoffery - Days Like These
Enjoy! C2E Spring 2002
July 18, 2008 04:17 PM PDT
This is a mix covering tracks from early 2002. Opens up with a MAW fest featuring, Butterfly, Our Time is Coming and Loot. We then go into sing along mode with great tracks from Full Intension, Stella Browne and Monkey Brothers. Knee Deeps 212th St Hustle is a great dirty funky little number. One of my all time favourite Sandy Rivera tracks is Aurei - Life. Big huge fat stinking beat. We finish off with a Strictly Rhythm release of Live Element, which uses a sample of Belinda Carlisle's - Live Your Life Be Free!! I know, it sounds scary, but it really works. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E MB Best of 2008
March 19, 2009 02:10 AM PDT
This mix is a best of selection from my mate Mark Burns. He usually goes through the C2E mixes for the year, selects his favourites and then I put them together in a mix, to save his skip button from breaking. The guy just can't let a mix play through! You'll notice a deep theme throughout the mix. That's cos he's a Ferrer, Chandler, Spen and Harris nut. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E Classics Vol1
March 23, 2009 02:07 AM PDT
I'm going to make this disclaimer right at the start. This mix is pure cheddar. However it is the finest cheddar known to man. Nothing soulful or deep, just a collection of some of the most famous tracks in the history of house. 88-92 the good old days, the golden era, when at least five or six classics were released every week. You could only buy them on vinyl and the sleeves were as crazy as the tunes. There has never been a time like it since, and sadly there probably never will be again. Those that were there to experience it were truly lucky and will tell you so. I still remember the first track I ever heard in a club. It was Electric Choc - Shock the beat. Yes I'd been listening to the tapes from clubland for a couple of years, but the minute I heard that beat kick in I knew I'd found a friend for life, and me and my friend have had some great nights over the years. You'll notice I haven't even mentioned the other tracks yet. That's because they need no introduction. Let's see how many you remember losing the plot to! Piano please!! 1) Jazz & The Brothers Grimm - Casanova
Now come up for air, and let's do it all again!! Enjoy! C2E Classics Vol2 - US Garage
November 06, 2008 05:56 AM PST
Here we go then with the second mix in the C2E classics series. This one is all about US garage. The classic sounds from 91-93. Takes me back to Danza at Oz in Blackpool, I was only 16 years old, but blown away with the quality of the music they were playing.
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Enjoy! C2E Classics Vol3
June 01, 2008 05:50 AM PDT
Third release in the classics series. This is straight up house from 91-93. Anyone that had the old Sasha @ Universe tape will know a few of these along with a few classics from Legends in Warrington. This mix is packed full of tunes that will take you back. Blimey I forgot how much harder mixing old vinyl was compared to the new digital stuff. Kids these days don't know how easy they've got it!
May 03, 2008 01:14 AM PDT
Here we go then, fourth release in the classics series. For those that were into house from the early days this should bring the memories flooding back. Tracks are from 88 to 93 and captures the different styles from the era.
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Enjoy! C2E Latin House Vol1
December 12, 2008 02:30 AM PST
This is another release from the archives. The mix was actually done for a brazilian girl that worked at our gym when we lived in the UK back in 2004. I'd wanted to do a whole mix of great latin sounds for a while, and she gave me the perfect excuse. Mix opens with a track by Todd Terry, not that you'd guess, although it still has that big trademark kick, it will remind you Brits of racing Snails and Guinness! Grant Nelson released a couple of stormers on Swing City by Negrocan, a group of musicians from across South America and London. Both tracks are on here, first up is Cada Vez which still sounds great today, especially on a hot summers day. We then have one of my favourite Louie Vega releases of all time, Circa De Mi has a real racey beat, and is sheer class. Listening to Samba by Copyright you would swear the boys were from the streets of Brazil, not London. Back when the mix was done it seemed every country was having a go at the old latin stuff. Next up, the French in the form of Monica Noguaira tunrning out a great track with Eu Vou Levar, great song to sing along to. Rasmus Faber puts Sweden on the Map with Ever After one of my favourite tracks from 04. Not to be outdone the Dutch put in a stormer, Hardsouls "Latino Directions" is a firey little number. This is a great mix for summer. Yes I know you guys in the Northern half of the world have to wait till next year, but I'm off to the beach tomorrow to enjoy the warm sunshine and listen to some great latin house. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! - or should that Disfrutar! C2E MAW Vocal Sessions Vol1
May 08, 2009 02:01 AM PDT
MAW, a name synonymous with house music of the highest quality. Comprising of "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, both of whom have a discography any producer would give both their ears for. However when the two came together in the early 90's the result was spectacular. They came on very different journeys prior to meeting. Louie was already a hugely successful and respected DJ on the NY circuit originally doing Freestyle at Chez Sensual and Devils Nest, before discovering house at Heartthrob and Studio 54. Kenny Dope on the other hand had no time for the music Louie had become infamous for playing, instead he was into the Hip-Hop scene in Brooklyn. In fact at the time the name "Masters At Work" was used by Kenny Dope and Mike Delgado for their parties. However it was one of Kennys choice cuts "Salsa House" with a little help from Todd Terry that eventually brought the duo together. "One Step Ahead" was the first release by the new Vega/Gonzalez MAW, but it was far from their last! The rest as they say is history. This mix brings you the best vocal tracks produced or remixed by the Masters, either as a team or in their own right. If that doesn't put a smile on your face we are also treated to some of the sweetest voices in the history of house with India, Michael Watford, Sara Devine, Barbara Tucker and even Luther Vandross! This is only the first of many MAW tribute mixes coming up, such is the breadth and depth and of the contribution these guys have made and continue to make to this thing we call house. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E Soulful Vocal Sessions Vol2
March 29, 2008 09:59 AM PDT
This mix was put together at the back end of 2005. Only soulful tracks got into this mix. 2005 was a good year. Highlights on this mix include the debut release on Soul Grooves - Show Me, unbelievable slice of smooth and a sign of things to come on the label. The Quentin Harris mix of Trina Broussard - Joy destroyed Southport 36 and rightly so. Huge track on Hustle - The Way You Love Me. Sarah Devine - Special, it really is, crank it up. Finally no smooth vocal house mix would be complete without a Simon Grey track, so this one has The Galactica Suite. If you like your vocal soulful house, this mix has it all. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E Soulful Vocal House Vol4
February 15, 2009 01:44 PM PST
Part one of the best of 2008 mixes. This is the vocal mix showcasing the best of the C2E 08 mixes (well one is from 07, but it is Heaven!). The names on this mix read like a who's who of soulful house. The very best producers and singers including India, MAW, Quentin Harris, Monique Bingham, Kem, Scott Wozniak, Groove Assassin and even Chaka Khan! My favorite track from 08 is on here, Elements of Life "You Brought The Sunshine" was released late last year but eclipsed anything else from 08. Top drawer and Vega back to his best. Then the track from 07, which is my favorite house track of all time. Kem, Marlon D and Groove Assassin with "Heaven". The second half of the track blows my mind everytime I hear it. Tougher big brother mix coming soon. For now turn it up and sing along as loud as you can. Tracklisting:
Enjoy! C2E Best Of House 90-05 Vol1
February 22, 2008 02:51 PM PST
Back in 2005 I put together the best music house had to offer from 90 to 05.
Tracklisting: 1) Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman
Enjoy! - Although it's hard not too with this one! C2E Best Of House 90-05 Vol2
February 27, 2008 04:51 AM PST
This is part 2 of the best of series from 1990 - 2005, again from my wedding night! Loads more classics on here including Roach Motel - Movin On, CLS - Can You Feel It, I'll Be Your Friend and Back By Dope Demand. Tracklisting: 1) Mother - All Funked Up
Your throat will be sore after all that singing!
Welcome!
January 19, 2008 05:03 PM PST
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Podcast SummaryThe very best in deep discofried soulful house with a warm latin centre, sprinkled with classics.
About RichieBeen into house music for 20 years now. Lucky enough to grow up in the North of England in the late 80's early 90's. Enabled me to see all the legendary DJs that built the scene. Been DJ'ing since 94. Over the years I've been into most scenes as they emerged, House, US Garage, UK Garage, Deep House, Funky House, Latin Vibes, Chicago Jack and of course the Soulful Vocal stuff. My mixes are a reflection of those styles, usually starting off on a mellow vibe progressing through to the chunky stuff before bringing you safely back down on the other side. The common theme being great quality bottom heavy, shake your ass music. Legends for me over the years - too many to mention them all: MAW, Joey Negro, Grant Nelson, Quentin Harris, DJ Spen, Karizma, Tony Humphries, Kerri Chandler, Brian Tappert, Graham Park, Mike Pickering, Liquid People - the list goes on. Favourite labels over the years - Strictly, Nervous, Swing City, Nice N Ripe, UnRestricted Access, Code Red, Old Skool Subliminal, Old Skool Defected, Soulfuric, Z Records, Old Skool Azuli, King St, MAW, Purple. I moved to Sydney on the other side of the world 2006. It's a great place, but I do miss the house scene in the UK, theres just nothing else quite like it. If you ever get the chance, get down to the Southport Weekender for the best music weekend of your life! I really miss it! Thank you for taking the time to listen. Hope you enjoy the mixes, as much as I enjoy creating them. That's my little boy Bailey on the decks. He'll be big in the scene one day - just watch out! Current Favourite track - Knee Deep - Gypsy Bucket Enjoy! Fans of this Show
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