Paris DJs Podcast

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1965 - Standards, Versions and Revamps Vol.6 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2015-01-25 The year this time is 1965, we're right in the middle of the 1960s. Frank Herbert puts out the first volume of his 'Dune' masterpiece, the Mary Quant-designed Mini Skirt appears in London and will be the fashion statement of the decade, Beatles & Stones are so big, while The Grateful Dead with lead guitarist Jerry Garcia play their first concert, in San Francisco. On the covers front, we've picked a selection of a dozen tracks released or recorded during the year 1965 and you can expect jazz, beat, R&B, latin jazz, surf rock, blues and soul grooviness all along. We're only reaching the first 10% of this huge project (which consists in doing yearly mixes of covers songs, starting in 1960 and ending today), so stay connected for 1966 is coming soon! Tracklisting : 01. Gary McFarland - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (from 'The In Sound' album, 1966 / Verve, recorded august 1965) THE ROLLING STONES cover, more info on wikipedia 02. Wild Bill Davis - Hit The Road Jack (from 'Free, Frantic And Funky' album, 1965 / RCA) PERCY MAYFIELD cover, more info on wikipedia 03. The Graham Bond Organisation - Wade In The Water (from 'The Sound Of 65' album, 1965 / Columbia) Traditional made famous by THE RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO, more info on wikipedia 04. The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running (from 'Keep On Running' 7 inch, 1965 / Fontana) JACKIE EDWARDS cover, more info on wikipedia 05. Ann Mason featuring Little Mac & The Boss Sounds - You Can't Love Me (In The Midnight Hour) (from 'In The Midnight Hour' 7 inch, 1955 / Atlantic) WILSON PICKETT/STEVE CROPPER cover, more info on wikipedia 06. The Animals - The Story of Bo Diddley (from 'Animal Tracks' album, 1965 / MGM) ERIC BURDON's humorous history of rock'n'roll from its humble beginnings up to mid-1964 07. Willie Mitchell - Twine Time (from 'It's Dance-Time' album, 1965 / Hi Records) ANDRE WILLIAMS/VERLIE RICE cover, more info on wikipedia 08. Herbie Mann - Jungle Fantasy (from 'Latin Mann (Afro To Bossa To Blues)' album, 1965 / Columbia) ESY MORALES cover, more info on wikipedia 09. Takeshi Terauchi & His Blue Jeans - Pipeline (from 'Beat! Beat! Beat! Vol.2' album, 1965 / King) THE CHANTAYS cover, more info on wikipedia 10. Mitty Collier - My Babe (from 'Shades Of A Genius' album, 1965 / Chess) WILLIE DIXON cover, more info on wikipedia 11. J. J. Johnson - No Particular Place To Go (from 'Goodies' album, 1966 / RCA - recorded 1965) CHUCK BERRY cover, more info on wikipedia 12. James Brown - Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf ? (from 'Grits & Soul' album, 1965 / Smash) JIMMY SMITH cover, more info on wikipedia Total time : 35mn 12s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Some Of The Best Things In Life Are Free Vol.4 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-10-16 Following a successful crowdfunding campaign where we raised nearly 4000€ to press a new vinyl LP, it was kinda obvious to balance our karma and offer a new mix in our series of eclectic selections of free tunes found on the web. So, what's the best way to start a mix or a compilation? A Brownout tune, of course! We've found a rare Rock-Funk-Latin-Psych cover of The Beatles by our friends from the Paris-Austin Connection, this just perfect. What else? Well there's plenty more… starting with onljoe, a dub/reggae act from the UK we discovered thanks to the Ghostwriterz guest mix last november, and a dub from their latest (free) single by pioneering UK dub producer/selector Nick Manasseh. More dub vibes are next with melodica specialist Art-X from Tours, France, soon followed by an extract from the latest Grant Phabao free EP, featuring Jamaican deejay Reggie Stepper - marvelous and with great dynamics! We then head towards South America, with the addictive Brazilian hip hop/folk from Lucas Santtana, trippy psychedelic cumbia from Bareto in Lima, Peru, and a cool remix of Seu Jorge by Captain Planet… before going geographically nuts in a La Sono Mondiale manner, with some afrobeat recorded in one day in Cologne, Germany by Shareholder Tom, with Los Angeles-based rapper Malkovich voicing the famous 'Make It Fast Make It Slow' from late 70s Ghanean artist Rob, with mashups of Orgone with Jay-Z or Rjd2 with Common!! Pfffeeeww what a trip. Third and final part of the mix is more roots, with some organ funk from Soule Monde, American soul from Monophonics, UK folk jazz from Sara Mitra and, to close this selection on a light note, some loveable pop/folk from Nashville combo Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. Every one of those tunes is available separately on the web (check the links in the tracklisting), because some of the best things in life are free, right? Tracklisting : 01. Brownout feat. Alex Marrero - Tomorrow Never Knows (from 'All ATX Vol 2: British Invasion' compilation, 2014 / Waterloo) [free download on kutx.org] 02. onlyjoe - Hold Me (Manasseh Dub) (from 'Hold Me' digital single, 2014 / self-released) [free download on onlyjoe.bandcamp.com] 03. Art-X - Melodica We Love (from 'Style Ah Style' digital EP, 2014 / Brigante) [free download on soundcloud.com/jeepman] 04. Grant Phabao & Reggie Stepper - I Came, I Saw, I Conquered (from 'Reggae Specials Vol.6 - Jamaican Icons' digital EP, 2014 / Paris DJs) [free download on parisdjs.bandcamp.com] 05. Lucas Santtana - Não Tenho Medo Não (from 'Afrobrasilidades em 78 rpm' digital compilation, 2014 / Goma-Laca) [free download on goma-laca.com] 06. Bareto - La Voz Del Sinchi (from 'Untitled' upcoming album, 2015 / self-released) [free download on bareto.net] 07. Seu Jorge - Mania de Peitão (Captain Planet Bootleg) (from 'Mania de Peitão' free download, 2014 / self-released) [free download on soundcloud.com/dj-captain-planet] 08. Shareholder Tom - African Beauty (from 'One Day Songs (2014-2015)' album, 2015 / Büro.9 Music) [free download on buero9.bandcamp.com] 09. Malkovich Music - Ambition (from 'Pre-Boarding' album, 2014 / LABEL) [free download on malkovichmusic.bandcamp.com] 10. Orgone - Nasty Hats vs. Jay Z - 99 Problems [free download on soundcloud.com/templeofboon] 11. RJD2 - Ghostwriter vs. Common - The Light [free download on soundcloud.com/templeofboon] 12. Soule Monde - Billy Martin (from 'Soule Monde Free Download Sampler', 2014 / self-released) [free download on soulemonde.com] 13. Monophonics - I'd Be Nowhere Today (from 'I'd Be Nowhere Today' free download, 2014 / self-released) [free download on monophonics.bandcamp.com] 14. Sara Mitra - The Secret Sorrow of a Travelling Man (from 'Baltimore Oriole' digital EP, 2014 / Impossible Ark) [free download on impossiblearkrecords.bandcamp.com] 15. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors - I Love You I Do (from 'Good Light' album, 2014 / Good Time) [free download on noisetrade.com/drewholcomb] Total time : 47mn 45s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Rob Luis - Electronic Deepness (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2015-01-08 Tru Thoughts Recordings A&R Robert Luis introduces this exclusive mix as "A deep selection of tunes on an electronic tip. One to zone out to."… This is the final chapter of Paris DJs' celebration of the Brighton label's 15th anniversary in four parts, after mixes from Ghost Writerz, Lost Midas, Nostalgia 77. We're very glad to invite Rob, the man's been an inspiration for many years, and his label has always been very supportive of our work for more than a decade. We wish him 15 more years of great music, Happy 15th anniversary Tru Thoughts!! (and thanks to Ben Hito for those cool artworks!) Tracklisting : 01. The Seshen - The Fall (from 'Unravel EP' digital single, 2014 / Tru Thoughts) 02. Polaroid 85 - Daydreamer (from 'Fuzzy Mornings EP' free digital single, 2011 / Reel Me Records) 03. Jonny Faith - Zheng (from 'Zheng' digital single, 2014 / Tru Thoughts) 04. Mala - Alicia (from 'Alicia' 12 inch, 2014 / no label) 05. Dub Phizix and Skeptical - Deeper Love (from 'Platinum Breakz 4' compilation, 2014 / Metalheadz) 06. Leon Vynehall - Inside The Deku Tree (from 'Music For The Uninvited' album, 2014 / 3024 Records) 07. Lost Midas - Archetype Forgotten (from 'Off The Course' album, 2014 / Tru Thoughts) 08. Gunjan - Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil feat. Bally Sagoo (from 'Bindiya Chamke Gi' album, 2004 / Ishq Records) Total time : 34mn55s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected and mixed by Rob Luis Audio mastering by Grant Phabao Artwork by Ben Hito Links : Rob Luis : official | discogs | facebook | juno | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Tru Thoughts : official | etchshop | facebook | juno | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Djouls - Sweet Little Paris DJs Boy (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-12-24 Christmas without a funky Paris DJs mix isn't the same. For this selection we've picked a few friends, of course: the eternal Shawn Lee, the unstoppable Laura Vane and the amazingly unique Super Hi-Fi, who all put out a groovy xmas album or single those last years. Then there's the annual Daptone Records holiday single, from Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings this year. We added two gems from The Blind Boys Of Alabama, one featuring the great Mavis Staples on guest vocals and the much-adored keybards king John Medeski on Hammond B3 organ, and another lifted from their recent xmas album with Taj Mahal. James Brown is here too. The man left us on a christmas day a few years back so we can't pass on having Papa James featured with a soulful xmas song. A surprising P-Funk soul/blues thang appears too, from Southern Soul artists Tyree Neal, Adrian Bagher and Pokey, under the Louisiana Soul Brothas guise, and we close the mix on a reggae tip… Happy holidays everyone!! Tracklisting : 01. Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings - Just Another Christmas Song (from 'Just Another Christmas Song' 7 inch, 2014 / Daptone) 02. The Blind Boys Of Alabama - Born In Bethlehem feat. Mavis Staples (from 'Go Tell It On The Mountain' album, 2003 / Real World) 03. Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra - Little Town of Bethlehem (from 'A Very Ping Pong Christmas' album, 2007 / Ubiquity) 04. James Brown - Believers Shall Enjoy (Non Believers Shall Suffer) (from 'A Soulful Christmas' album, 1968 / King) 05. The BlueBeaters - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (from 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' free download, 2014 / Record Kicks) (Record Kicks, 2014) 06. Laura Vane and The Vipertones - Christmas Day with Me (from 'A Very Unique Christmas' compilation, 2014 / Unique) 07. Blind Boys Of Alabama and Taj Mahal - Merry Christmas! (from 'Talkin' Christmas' album, 2014 / Sony) 08. The Louisiana Blues Brothas - Santa Was a Freak Like Me (from 'Yes This Is What I Call Southern Soul Xmas' compilation, 2014 / Music Access Inc) 09. Eek-A-Mouse - Christmas A Come (from 'Christmas A Come' 12 inch, 2014 / VP Records) 10. Super Hi-Fi - Auld Lang Syne (from 'Yule Analog, Vol.1' album, 2014 / self-released) Total time : 31mn34s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls Mix and audio mastering by Grant Phabao Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter

Nostalgia 77 - Jazz d'Outre-Manche (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-12-06 You've already heard him on this podcast. UK Jazz master Benedic Lamdin aka Nostalgia 77 is back with "a mixture of music from the Nostalgia 77 family", as he described it. This is the third volume of Paris DJs' celebration of Tru Thoughts' 15th anniversary in four parts - after Ghost Writerz 'Sharp And Ready Selection', Lost Midas 'Elysium Mix', and before an exclusive new mix from Rob Luis… Don't forget to check Nostalgia 77' brand new album 'Measures' here... Tracklisting : 01. Nostalgia 77 and The Monster - Thoughts For Geoff (from 'Measures album, 2014 / Tru Thoughts) 02. Jamie Cullum and Nostalgia 77 - Out Of This World (from 'Interlude' album, 2014 / Island) 03. Alex Hawkins Trio - One Tree (unreleased? more info on the artist site) 04. Nostalgia 77 and The Monster - Skeletons (Prince Fatty Dub) (from In The Kingdom Of Dub' album, 2014 / Tru Thoughts) 05. Sara Mitra - Baltimore Oriol (from Losing You' album, 2015 / Impossible Ark) 06. Smokey Angle Shades - Mean to Me (from 'Shades Of Joy album, 2015 / Impossible Ark) Total time : 29mn46s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected and mixed by Nostalgia 77 Audio mastering by Grant Phabao Artwork by Ben Hito Links : Nostalgia 77 : official | bandcamp | facebook | juno | junodownload | parisdjs | twitter Tru Thoughts : official | etchshop | facebook | juno | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Lost Midas - Elysium Mix (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-12-06 'This mix consists of songs and bands I've been listening to while working on my next record, in addition to a few originals. The selections here emote a kind of melancholy nostalgia. I named it "Elysium" after a mural painting in my recording studio by LA artist Norman Zammitt. It's a beautiful gradient color spectrum that looks like an endless sunset and to me reflects the vibe of this mix.' - Jason Trikakis (aka Lost Midas) This is the second volume of Paris DJs' celebration of Tru Thoughts' 15th anniversary in four parts - after Ghost Writerz 'Sharp And Ready Selection' and before exclusive new mixes from Nostalgia 77 and Rob Luis… Don't forget to check Lost Midas' brand new single 'Dream Of Me' here... Tracklisting : 01. Animal Collective - On a Highway (from 'Fall Be Kind' EP, 2009 / Domino) 02. Lost Midas - Love Undone (feat. Taylor O'Donnell) (from 'Off The Course' album, 2014 / Tru Thoughts) 03. Les Sins - Grind (from 'Grind' 12 inch, 2013 / Jiaolong) 04. Chairlift - Amanaemonesia (from 'Amanaemonesia' 7 inch, 2011 / Terrible) 05. Com Truise - Brokendate (from 'Galactic Melt' album, 2013 / Ghostly International) 06. Lost Midas - Head Games (feat. Audris) (from 'Head Games' single, 2014 / Tru Thoughts) 07. Neon Indian - Polish Girl (from 'Era Extraña album, 2011 / Static Tongues) 08. Crystal Castles - Magic Spells (from 'Crystal Castles album, 2008 / Different Recordings) 09. Washed Out - New Theory (from 'Life Of Leisure album, 2009 / Mexican Summer) 10. Best Coast - Crazy for You (from 'Crazy for You album, 2010 / Mexican Summer) 11. Caribou - Can't Do Without You (from 'Our Love album, 2014 / City Slang) 12. Lost Midas - Dream Of Me (from 'Dream Of Me' single, 2015 / Tru Thoughts) Total time : 29mn43s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected and mixed by Lost Midas Audio mastering by Grant Phabao Artwork by Ben Hito Links : Lost Midas : official | bandcamp | facebook | soundcloud | twitter Tru Thoughts : official | etchshop | facebook | juno | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Ghost Writerz - Sharp And Ready Selection (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-11-30 While a majority of labels shift their focus on reissues (with no production costs) and live bands (with a simple old school business model: touring and selling merch), there still are a few out there who do the real job: digging "in the now", finding, signing new artists and releasing new productions. Brighton's finest Tru Thoughts is one of those and it's already been going on for 15 years now… Reason enough for Paris DJs to celebrate the label's 15th anniversary, by inviting four of their artists to do an exclusive mix, starting with UK Sound System Culture sensation Ghost Writerz. The duo is the first signing of Tru Thoughts brand new sub-label Sharp and Ready, designed to spotlight the "new wave" of artists on the UK sound system scene... "Sharp And Ready is the Sound System Culture arm of Tru Thoughts recordings. A platform for the New Wave of UK Sound System Culture, a coalescing of influences and heritage - from Reggae through Hip Hop and Jungle - and the distinct sonic and societal markers of our time, into something wholly new, carried forward by a growing contingent of passionate, talented artists and brought to you by one of the UK's most respected independent labels." (sharpandready.com) Besides Quantic and DJ Vadim, this mix was for us a source of a lot of new discoveries. Paris DJs is, obviously, based in Paris, and we don't have any (other) media about groovy music over here in France so it's hard to find out about new bands. The reggae/dub/soundsystem scene has always been big in the UK, but it has been years if not decades since it started getting THAT interesting again. This mix sets things right. We've added many links (see below) for all the artists featured here, don't hesitate to go check their streams and social pages if you like what your hear… and be sure to be back next week for the second part of this quadrilogy of mixes celebrating Tru Thoughts' 15th anniversary! Tracklisting : 01. Quantic - Spark It feat. Shinehead (from 'Magnetica' album, 2014 / Tru Thoughts) 02. onlyjoe feat. Ghost Writerz - Forever More (Revolution Riddim) (from 'Forever More' free download single, 2014 / Unit 137) 03. G.Corp - Money Friends (Dub) (unreleased dubplate / 2014 / Unit 137) 04. DJ Vadim feat. YT, RTKAL, Jago, Kosher and G.O.L.D. - Nah Join (Ghost Writerz Remix) (forthcoming on BBE Music) 05. Simian Frenzy - Ill Not Sick feat. Rodney P (Skitz and The Sea Refix) (from 'Ill Not Sick' digital single, 2014 / Functional) 06. Ed West feat. RTKAL and Serocee - Frost (forthcoming on Tru Thoughts) 07. Ghost Writerz - Back It Up feat. Shiffa Dan and G.O.L.D. (from 'Back It Up' digital single, 2014/ Tru Thoughts) 08. G.O.L.D feat. Ghost Writerz - Slow Wind (unreleased dubplate, 2014) 09. Ghost Writerz - Back It Up (Aries and Gold Dubs Remix) (from 'Back It Up' digital single, 2014/ Tru Thoughts) 10. Pete Cannon feat. Ghost Writerz - How We Living (forthcoming on Tru Thoughts) 11. Zico - Murder (prod. by Ghost Writerz) (unreleased dubplate, 2014) 12. Sleepy Time Ghost feat. Bahia - Feel (Hylu Remix) (forthcoming on Tru Thoughts) Total time : 30mn All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected, mixed and mastered by Ghost Writerz Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : DJ Vadim : official | official | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter Ed West : facebook | soundcloud G.Corp : bandcamp | facebook | twitter Ghost Writerz : official | facebook | soundcloud | tru-thoughts | twitter G.O.L.D. : soundcloud | twitter Lionbeat : facebook | soundcloud | twitter onlyjoe : official | facebook | soundcloud | twitter Pete Cannon : bandcamp | soundcloud | twitter Quantic : official | bandcamp | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter Sharp and Ready : official | twitter Sleepy Time Ghost : facebook | twitter Tru Thoughts : official | etchshop | facebook | juno | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter Unit 137 : official | bandcamp | facebook | soundcloud | twitter Zico : facebook | twitter Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1964 - Standards Versions and Revamps Vol.5 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-11-03 This idea of doing a loooong series of mixes covering half a century of music came to us more nearly two years ago. After so many 'Molesting Laura mixes and a blast of a dozen new mixes of covers at then end of 2012, we couldn't just stop there. Mixes of cover songs are cool by essence, since they're mostly made of familar tunes, but we thought of a twist: let's sort them out by year. Let's do a mix of cover songs for each year, starting in… ok let's say 1960. Now let's fast-forward to mid-november 2014 and we're already at the fifth volume in this Paris DJs series of selections of covers from the same year - this one from songs which happened in 1964. As promised last week, we haven't forgotten to go dig into Jamaican releases this time, hence the appearance of Lee Perry, Prince Buster or Roland Alphonso backed by The Skatalites, and Carlos Malcolm with His Afro Jamaican Rhythms… tackling some classics into ska! You'll also get a heavy dose of soul with Alvin Robinson, Roosevelt Grier, Dusty Springfield, Quincy Jones, Shirley Ellis or Don Gardner (who's just made the news with a Tramp Records compilation!). Plus a bit of Serge Gainsbourg, who was borrowing from Nigerian percussion player Olatunji Babatunde at the time, with new lyrics… Of course this not the ultimate mix of cover songs from 1964, just a quick draw we made from the records in our vaults - which might explain the mostly soul & ska flavors in here! Tracklisting : 01. Alvin Robinson - Fever (from 'Fever' 7 inch, 1964 / Red Bird) EDDIE COOLEY/JOHN DAVENPORT cover, more info on wikipedia 02. Roosevelt Grier - I (Who Have Nothing) (from 'Soul City' album, 1964 / Recording Industries Corp.) BEN E. KING cover, more info on wikipedia 03. Serge Gainsbourg - Joanna (from 'Gainsbourg Percussions' album, 1964 / Philips) BABATUNDE OLATUNJI cover, more info on wikipedia 04. Lee "Scratch" Perry - Mother In Law (from 'Ska Authentic' compilation, 1964 / ND Records) ERNIE K-DOE cover, more info on wikipedia 05. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Own Me (Original Mono Mix) (from 'A Girl Called Dusty' album, 1964 / Philips) JOHN MADARA/DAVID WHITE cover, more info on wikipedia 06. Roland Alphonso & The Skatalites - Christine Keeler (from 'Christine Keeler' 7 inch, 1964 / C And N Records) BEN TUCKER cover (Comin' Home Baby), more info on wikipedia 07. Quincy Jones & His Orchestra - Hard Day's Night (from 'Golden Boy' album, 1964 / Mercury) THE BEATLES cover, more info on wikipedia 08. Shirley Ellis - Bring It On Home To Me (from 'Such A night' 7 inch, 1964 / Congress) SAM COOKE cover, more info on wikipedia 09. The Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford Quintet - What'd I Say (from 'In Sweden' album, 1964 / Sonet) RAY CHARLES cover, more info on wikipedia 10. Prince Buster featuring The Skatalites) - Perhaps (from 'Fly Flying Ska' compilation, 1964 / Soulsville Center) OSVALDO FARRÉS/JOE DAVIS cover, more info on wikipedia 11. Carlos Malcolm And His Afro Jamaican Rhythms - Bonanza Ska (from 'Bonanza Ska' 7 inch, 1964 / Up-Beat)JAY LIVINGSTON/RAY EVANS cover, more info on wikipedia Total time : 33mn 03s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1963 - Standards Versions and Revamps Vol.4 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-11-03 Fourth volume in our series of selections of covers from the same period, this mix focuses on the year 1963, gathering Jazz, Soul, Folk, Latin, French Chanson, and Rhythm and Blues interpretations of hits from the past of that time. Of course after 1960, 1961 and 1962, it's not a big big surprise to our listeners, and some cool versions of standards will give a feeling of a swim in charted waters: 'Hallelujah I Love Her So', 'Take Five', 'Comin Home Baby', 'Fever'… We tried our best to go diggin' further (without replaying tunes already aired on the Paris DJs podcast), and if this for sure is NOT a definitive statement of what a cover was then, this mix is at least a cool snapshot of some of that concept for the year 1963. The selection could have included one or two reggae/ska thingies though… we'll try not to forget the Jamaican island next time! Tracklisting : 01. Terrell Prude Trio - Hallelujah I Love Her So (from 'Princess' album, 1963 / Tangerine) RAY CHARLES cover, more info on wikipedia 02. Pat Boone - All Shook Up (from 'Pat Boone Sings Guess Who?' album, 1963 / Dot) OTIS BLACKWELL/ELVIS PRESLEY cover, more info on wikipedia 03. Billie Poole with The Junior Mance Trio and Keny Burrell - Them Blues (from 'Confessin The Blues' album, 1965 / Riverside) OLLIE JONES cover, more info on wikipedia 04. Betty Everett - You're No Good (from 'It's In Her Kiss' album, 1963 / Vee Jay) CLINT BALLARD JR. cover, more info on wikipedia 05. Davy Graham - Don't Stop The Carnival (from 'The Guitar Player' album, 1963 / Pye) SONNY ROLLINS cover, more info on wikipedia 06. The Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo (aka The Animals) - I Just Wanna Make Love to You (from untitled private press EP, 1963 / Graphic Sound) WILLIE DIXON cover, more info on wikipedia 07. Ike and Tina Turner - I Dig You (from 'Dynamite' album, 1963 / Sue) JOE SENACA/MAYNOR STEWARD cover, more info on wikipedia 08. Frank De Vol - Take Five (from 'The New Sound of Frank De Vol's Rocking Big Band' album, 1963 / Columbia) PAUL DESMOND cover, more info on wikipedia 09. Sylvie Vartan - Ne T'en Va Pas (Comin' Home Baby) (from 'I'm Watching' EP, 1963 / RCA Victor) BEN TUCKER cover, more info on wikipedia 10. Quincy Jones - Comin' Home Baby (from 'Plays Hip Hits' album, 1963 / Mercury) BEN TUCKER cover, more info on wikipedia 11. La Lupe - Fever (from 'Fever' 7 inch, 1963 / Mercury) EDDIE COOLEY/JOHN DAVENPORT cover, more info on wikipedia 12. Trini Lopez - Unchain My Heart (from 'If I Had A Hammer' 7 inch, 1963 / Reprise) BOBBY SHARP cover, more info on wikipedia 13. Solomon Burke - If You Need Me (from ' If You Need Me' album, 1963 / Atlantic) WILSON PICKETT cover, more info on wikipedia Total time : 31mn 38s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Some Of The Best Things In Life Are Free Vol.3 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-10-16 Already the third volume in our series of eclectic selections of free tunes found on the web, this mix is as eclectic as ever. Things start on a rather relaxed mood, with an electro-pop Serge Gainsbourg cover produced by Professor Oz for his wife Nelo, before some surprising deep funk dressing of Australian pop band Animaux by our regular collaborators The Cactus Channel, and an inspired Ethio-Jazz song recorded and produced in a day by Shareholder Tom. We then head into a more groovy/hip hop part, with a new DJ Vadim rework, a very cool and funky tune from Slimkid3 and DJ Nu-Mark's just released album (the former is from The Pharcyde and the latter from Jurassic 5 so get your ears on that LP asap!), a splendid rework/mashup of Jimmy Smith and Lou Reed by the one and only J-Rocc, and a new California-cool song from People Under The Stairs. The second half of this mix goes into rather unknown territories, starting with a song made famous by French singer Charles Aznavour, interpreted by Congolese band Orchestre Franco, and remixed by Greek producer Palov… The killer edit of The Emotions which follows (spotted by Oliver Wang on his Soul-Sides blog - thanks!) is quite a treat too, and we've also found a way to pick a second tune from the Golden Dawn Arkestra afro-psych-rock project from Austin, Texas - one you have to grab if you haven't already. 'Produced by Adrian Quesada' should be enough of an argument… The last quarter of this mix is rather on the afro-side, with a tune extracted from the just-released Orlando Julius and The Heliocentrics album. This amazing combination of artists resulted in a killer live show last year, I'm wondering how the album's sounding. Someone please tell Strut Records to send us a promo copy! UK Afrobeat band The Fontanelles are next. Their album released last year on First Word Records is a neo-classic of the genre and even if the song we found is not available for free anymore, we couldn't pass on playing it to remind you how cool that project is. The mix closes with two end-of-program selections: a soundtrack-ish surf tune by an Israeli band, and an astounding rework of Danny Elfman's 'Simpsons Theme' by German hip hop producer Dexter. Tracklisting : 01. Nelo - Comment Te Dire Adieu (from 'Touche' album, 2014 / Miam Records) 02. Animaux - Alaska (The Cactus Channel Sp00ky Remix) 03. Shareholder Tom - Ethiopian Girl (from 'One Day Songs' EP, 2014 / Büro.9 Music) 04. Governor Tiggy x Mary J Blige x DJ Vadim - Tears On My Pillow 05. Slimkid3 and DJ Nu-Mark - Bouillon (feat. Del and Murs) (from 'Slimkid3 and DJ Nu-Mark' album, 2014 / Delicious Vinyl) 06. Jimmy Smith x Lou Reed - Walk On The Spinning Wheel (J. Rocc Edit) 07. Kat O1O feat. People Under The Stairs - Summer Nights 08. Orchestre Franco - Je t Attends (Palov Bossanova Edit) 09. The Emotions - Blind Alley (Altered Tapes Remix) 10. Golden Dawn Arkestra - Masakayli (from 'Golden Dawn Arkestra' EP, 2014) 11. Orlando Julius and The Heliocentrics - In The Middle (from 'Jaiyede Afro' album, 2014 / Strut) 12. The Fontanelles - Afrocat (from 'Horns Of Freedom' album, 2013 / First Word) 13. Monti Fiori - Cantare Surf (con Eyal Talmudi) (from 'Cantare Surf' 7 inch, 2014 / self-released) 14. Dexter - Homer Flip (from '10 YRS MPM x HHV.DE' compilation, 2012 / Melting Pot Music) Total time : 51mn 22s Links to access the free download for each track and original artworks of all the records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1962 - Standards Versions and Revamps Vol.3 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-10-09 Opening with a standard penned by Doc Pomus and Phil Spector for Ben E. King, this selection of (mostly) covers released in 1962 shows once again that classics are timeless. The sixties are still in the early stages and the global vibe is swinging, just starting to get a little poppy, as you'll discover while listening to the calypso, blues, soul, jazz and latin musical arrangements we've picked here. Pass the word if you like the series, we'll be back with a new episode by the end of next week... Tracklisting : 01. Ben E. King - Ecstasy (from 'Don't Play That Song!' album, 1962 / Atlantic) DOC POMUS/PHIL SPECTOR song, more info on allmusic 02. LaVern Baker - See See Rider (from 'See See Rider' 7 inch, 1962 / Atlantic) Traditional, more info on wikipedia 03. Harry Belafonte - Michael Row The Boat Ashore (from 'The Midnight Special' album, 1962 / RCA Victor) Traditional, more info on wikipedia 04. Nina Simone - It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) (from 'Nina Simone Sings Ellington!' album, 1962 / Colpix) DUKE ELLINGTON cover, more info on wikipedia 05. Mel Torme - Comin' Home Baby (from 'Comin' Home Baby!' album, 1962 / Atlantic) BEN TUCKER cover, more info on wikipedia 06. Sam Cooke - A Whole Lotta Woman (from 'Twistin' The Night Away' album, 1962 / RCA) SMOKEY ROBINSON/THE CONTOURS cover, more info on wikipedia 07. Aretha Franklin - Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody (from 'The Electrifying Aretha Franklin' album, 1962 / Columbia) JEAN SCHWARTZ/SAM M. LEWIS/JOE YOUNG cover, more info on wikipedia 08. Booker T. and The M.G.'s - I Got a Woman (from 'Green Onions' album, 1962 / Stax) RAY CHARLES/RENALD RICHARD cover, more info on wikipedia 09. Tino Contreras Y Su Grupo - Caravana (from 'Jazz Tropical' album, 1962 / Musart) DUKE ELLINGTON cover, more info on wikipedia 10. Carmen McRae - Take Five (from 'Take Five (Recorded Live At Basin Street East)' album, 1962 / Columbia) PAUL DESMOND cover, more info on wikipedia 11. Gerald Wilson Big Band - Milestones (from 'Moment Of Truth' album, 1962 / Pacific Jazz) MILES DAVIS cover, more info on wikipedia 12. Homer and Jethro - Tico, Tico (from 'Playing It Straight' album, 1962 / RCA Victor ORQUESTRA COLBAZ cover, more info on wikipedia 13. Harry Belafonte - Zombie Jamboree (from 'The Many Moods Of Belafonte' album, 1962 / RCA Victor) LORD INTRUDER cover, more info on wikipedia Total time : 42mn 16s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1961 - Standards Versions and Revamps Vol.2 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-10-02 As explained in the 'Volume One', this series of mixes in the 'Molesting Laura' vein explores the concept of artists covering other artists' songs, but this time through the years. This selection from records released or recorded in 1961 (excepted for one exception from hte mid/late 60s) keeps on diggin' some old but never aging Blues, Calypso, Exotica, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, and Soul. Hoping to see you next week, same spot, for the 1962 mix! Tracklisting : 01. Sam Cooke - You're Always On My Mind (from 'My Kind Of Blues' album, 1961 / RCA) J.W. ALEXANDER cover, more info on wikipedia 02. Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra - Tequila (from 'The Best of Cougat' album, 1961 / Mercury) THE CHAMPS cover, more info on wikipedia 03. Ernestine Allen - Love For Sale (from 'Let It Roll' album, 1961 / Tru-Sound) COLE PORTER cover, more info on wikipedia 04. Etta James - I Just Wanna Make Love To You (from 'At Last!' album, 1961 / Argo) WILLIE DIXON cover, more info on wikipedia 05. Johnny 'Hammond' Smith - Ribs an' Chips (from 'Stimulation' album, 1961 / Prestige) More info on wikipedia 06. Jeannette Williams - Hound Dog (from 'Andre Williams Detroit Soul Vol.4' compilation, 2002 / Detroit 1961 Records) JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER cover, more info on wikipedia.This was released originally in 1967, not in 1961, but compiled on Detroit 1961 Records… So it is indeed from 1961 - the label! 07. Harry Belafonte - Jump In The Line from 'Jump up Calypso' album, 1961 / RCA) LORD KITCHENER cover, more info on wikipedia 08. Claude Nougaro - Le Jazz Et La Java (from 'Le Jazz Et La Java' 7 inch, 1961 / Philips) DAVE BRUBECK cover (of the instrumental 'Three To Get Ready'), more info on wikipedia 09. Mark Murphy - My Favourite Things (from 'Rah' album, 1961 / Riverside) RICHARD ROGERS/OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II cover, more info on wikipedia 10. The Three Suns - Fever (from 'Fever and Smoke' album, 1961 / RCA) LITTLE WILIE JOHN cover, more info on wikipedia 11. Della Reese - Come-On-A-My House (from 'Della Della Cha Cha Cha' album, 1961 / RCA) ROSEMARY CLONEY cover, more info on wikipedia 12. John Young Trio - Take Five (from 'Themes And Things' album, 1961 / Argo) PAUL DESMOND cover, more info on wikipedia 13. Xavier Cugat and his Orchestra - The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero) (from 'VIVA Cugat!' album, 1961 / Mercury) MOISES SIMONS cover, more info on wikipedia 14. James Brown - Hold It (from 'Night Train' compilation, 1961 / King) CLIFFORD SCOTT/BILLY BUTLER cover, originally a 1958 hit by Bill Doggett, more info on wikipedia Total time : 42mn 16s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1960 - Standards Versions and Revamps Vol.1 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-09-25 The 'Molesting Laura' series of mixes ranks amongst Paris DJs' most popular ones. With this new series in the same vein, we've decided to keep on exploring the concept of artists covering other artists' songs, but this time through the years! It'll be mixes of covers (the kind you're used to) but each one focusing on a full year of releases, starting in 1960, then 1961, then 1962, etc., up 'til today. The concept of the cover is not the same in the early 1960s, after the Beatles and the pop explosion in the mid/late 60s, during the psychedelic revolution of the late 60s/earl 70s, in the 80s when many went for the cheap synths sounds (yes, some years in those 80s are gonna hard to fill), when grunge was so big in the 90s and so on… Of course this series is not definitive at all, just a viewpoint from Paris DJs' vaults of music. We're now working on the year 1965 and after and we might need help, especially for the 80s, so if you have suggestions don't hesitate to leave a comment or send us an email. This selection from records released or recorded in 1960 digs into Blues, Exotica, Jazz, Gospel, and Rhythm & Blues. Expect a few surprises and stay connected 'cos this is gonna be a loooooong ride! Tracklisting : 01. Felix Slatkin Fantastic Percussion - I Love Paris (from 'Felix Slatkin Conducts Fantastic Percussion' album, 1960 / Liberty) COLE PORTER cover, more info on wikipedia 02. The Incredible Jimmy Smith - Mack The Knife (from 'Crazy! Baby' album, 1960 / Blue Note) KURT WEILL/BERTOLT BRECHT cover, more info on wikipedia 03. The Kelly Brothers - He's The Same Today (from 'He's Alright' 7 inch, 1960 / Federal) ROSE WILLIAMS cover 04. Bo Diddley - Prisoner Of Love (from 'Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger' album, 1960 / Checker) RUSS COLUMBO/CLARENCE GASKILL/LEO ROBIN cover, more info on wikipedia 05. Howlin' Wolf - Spoonful (from 'Spoonful' 7 inch, 1960 / Chess) WILLIE DIXON cover, more info on wikipedia 06. Don Cristobal y su Orquesta - Quien Sera (from 'Recuerdo Tropical' album, 1960 / Video International) LUIS DEMETRIO/PABLI BELTRAN RUIZ cover, more info on wikipedia 07. Peter Appleyard Per-cus-sive Jazz - Peter Gunn (from 'Doctored For Super-Sound' album, 1960 / RCA) HENRI MANCINI cover, more info on wikipedia 08. Juan Amalbert's Latin Jazz Quintet - Summertime (from 'Hot Sauce' album, 1960 / Tru-Sound) GEORGE GERSCHWIN cover, more info on wikipedia 09. Don Pablo De Havana (aka Ed Lincoln) e sua Orquesta - Delicado (from 'Cha Cha Cha Espetacular' album, 1960 / VALDIR AZEVEDO/JACK LAWRENCE cover, more info on wikipedia 10. Roger King Mozian - Carioca (from 'Spectacular Percussion' album, 1960 / MGM) VINCENT YOUMANS/EDWARD ELISCU/GUS KAHN cover, more info on wikipedia 11. Dick Schory's New Percussion Ensemble - Caravan (from 'Music To Break Any Mood' album, 1960 / DUKE ELLINGTON cover, more info on wikipedia 12. Hugo Montenegro & Orch. - In The Hall Of The Mountain King (from 'Bongos + Brass' album, 1960 / Time) EDVARD GRIEG cover, more info on wikipedia 13. James Brown and His Famous Flames - Think (from 'Think' album, 1960 / King) THE "5" ROYALES cover, more info on wikipedia Total time : 41mn 23s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Analog Africa Selection Vol.5 By Déni Shain and Samy Ben Redjeb (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-08-28 A bit more then a year ago I received a message from Déni Shain, a french music producer based in Lisbon. In that mail he asked me if I would be interested in releasing music from Cabo Verde since he was close to Chico and Wilson, the 2 DJs behind Celeste Mariposa (an excellent portuguese/angolan soundsystem specialised in lusophone music). 'I can convince them to make their record collection available to you' he added. I asked him if he could send me a selection, not knowing the amount of work my request would represent. I only later found out that the three-men-team had spent a whole week to pick and choose what they thought was adequate and another few days to wash the record and digitise the music. I received that selection in March 2013 and I haven't stopped listening to it since. I clearly remember having that wonderful feeling when songs keep growing on you the more you listen. 'Very good sign' I thought! The collection of songs I had received became the base for a whole concept and we all started criss crossing Europe and Cabo Verde looking for more music and looking for the Cap-Verdien artists we loved. Déni Shain became an important asset for the Analog Africa label, supporting us with remixes and mixes but more importantly with an addictive positive energy. After his first mix for us, the amazing 'Ghana Soundtrack' made out of unreleased and rare tracks from the small west african musical powerhouse, here is his second instalment made of handpicked dancefloor filler. A huge shout goes to legendary african music connoisseur John Beatle and to my close friend Keith Salter for offering us some of the fantastic music included here. (Samy Ben Redjeb / Analog Africa) Tracklisting : 01. Vincent Ahehehinnou and Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Yeye We Nou Mi (from 'The 1st Album' LP, 1973 / Analog Africa reissue 2011) 02. Iftin Band - Haka Yeelin Nacabkeenna (from 'Gabar ii Noquee' tape, 1980s / special thanks to John Beadle) 03. Solo Hit - Imoikeme (from 'Imoikeme' 7 inch, 2013 reissue / Analog Africa) 04. N’Draman Blintch - I First U Last (from 'Cosmic Sounds' LP, 1980 / Cosmic Sounds) 05. Dina Santos - O Anel (from 'In London' LP, 1983 / Dacapo) 06. Victor Uwaifo And The Titibitis - Ohue (From 'I Wanna Be Your No.1', 1980s / Taretone) 07. Africa Negra - Carambola (from 'Africa Negra 83' LP, 1983 / IEFE) 08. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Moulon Devia (from 'Reveil Disco Dubain' LP, available soon on a forthcoming Analog Africa release) 09. Ondeno - Mayolye (from 'Ondeno' LP, 1980 / Disque Ledoux - Special thanks to Keith Slater) Total time : 37mn 35s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected and mixed by Déni Shain and Samy Ben Redjeb Links : Déni Shain : official | bandcamp | facebook | soundcloud | twitter Analog Africa : official | bandcamp | discogs | facebook | juno | parisdjs | soundcloud | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Some Of The Best Things In Life Are Free Vol.2 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-07-30 The gifts we've promised our crowdfunders are coming… soon… We already got the 45 boxsets (empty), the t-shirts, the posters, the test-pressings for the vinyl... only the final 45s & 2LPs are still to arrive. And then we'll ship to everyone who pre-ordered. Only a few more days… To soothe your impatience, here's a second volume of carefully selected free downloads found on the web, assembled in a nice and flowing mix. Because 'Some of the best things in life are free', once again baby. Enjoy the vibes, and go grab the tracks for free separately if there's any you fall in love with! Tracklisting : 01. The Frightnrs - Never Answer (from '12-21-12' EP, 2012 / self-released) 02. Os Originais do Samba - Falador Passa Mal (Bosq Rework) (free single, 2014 / self-released) 03. Poldoore - Lush Life (from 'Lush Life' EP, 2014 / Dusted Wax) 04. The Elder Statesman - Montreux Sunrise (from 'Montreux Sunrise' 7 inch, 2014 / Bastard Jazz) 05. Eminem - Business vs. J.A.R. - Future Cuss Cuss Mix 2 (free mashup, 2014 / self-released) 06. Governor Tiggy x Dr Dre x DJ Vadim - Well Done (free mashup, 2014 / self-released) 07. Karl Hector & The Malcouns - Push Na Ya (from 'Unstraight Ahead' album, 2014 / Now-Again) 08. Simone Rubi - When I'm Down (free single, 2013 / self-released) 09. Third Coast Kings - Black Cat Boogie (from 'West Grand Boulevard' album, 2014 / Record Kicks) 10. Witch - Sunshine (The Bogart's Whiskey Barons Rework) (free single, 2014 / self-released) 11. Spanish Gold - Out On The Street (from 'South of Nowhere' album, 2014 / Del Mar Records) 12. Pleasuremaker (Afrolicious) - Mosquito Dance (free single, 2014 / self-released) 13. Radio Citizen - Did You Waltz (from 'Warm Canto EP', 2014 / Rauschen Records) 14. Bio Ritmo - Codeina (from 'Puerta Del Sur' album, 2014 / Vampisoul) 15. Golden Dawn Arkestra - Afropocalypse (from 'Golden Dawn Arkestra' EP, 2014) Total time : 56mn 57s Links to access the free download for each track and original artworks of all the records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Some Of The Best Things In Life Are Free Vol.1 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-05-21 Paris DJs have been hustling social networks for a week now, asking all the fans, friends and family to take out their credit card and support their crowdfunding campaign, in order to press some astonishing vinyl and merchandising. But Paris DJs is not all about the money and wanted to share this carefully mixed selection of tunes to be found as free downloads on the web. Because 'Some of the best things in life are free', baby. Enjoy the vibes, and go grab the tracks for free separately if there's any you fall in love with! PS Thanks to Le Petit Bazar Free&Legal for the inspiration - a very cool blog focusing on fre downloads. Tracklisting : 01. The Roots - Tomorrow feat. Raheem Devaughn (from 'And Then You Shoot Your Cousin' album, 2014 / Def Jam) 02. Lettuce - Don't Be Afraid To Try (Instrumental) (from 'Don't Be Afraid To Try' 7 inch, 2014 / self-released) 03. Kill Emil & The Yumas - I'm a Yuma (from 'Lucianna' 7 inch, 2014 / Front Yard) 04. Amerigo Gazaway - I Want You 'Til The Summertime (from 'Yasiin Gaye: The Departure (Side One)' mixtape, 2014 / Soul Mates) 05. Hartley & Wolfe - Walk On The Wild Side (unreleased cover, not on the album released by BBE / 2013) 06. Raashan Ahmad & Nightmares on Wax - Blue Skies (exclusive new tune, 2014 / self-released) 07. Ozomatli - Cut Chemist Suite (Second Hand Audio Remix) (exclusive rework, 2013 / self-released) 08. Polyrhythmics - Labrador (from 'Live From the Banana Stand' album, 2014 / Banana Stand Media) 09. Money Chicha - Chicha Negra (from 'KUTX Live in Studio 1A' recording, 2013 / KUTX) 10. In Motion Collective - Tah's Theme (from 'Lost Ark Studio Compilation Vol.4' digital compilation, 2013 / The Lost Ark Studio) 11. The Putbacks - In The Dirt (from 'Spanish Harlem' digital single, 2014 / HopeStreet Recordings) 12. Kerbside Collection - A Night In Tunisia (from 'Mind The Curb' album, 2013 / Légère Recordings) 13. Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put a Spell on You (Jeremy Sole's Zombie Stomp Remix) (unreleased rework, 2011) 14. The Edison Electrics - Yekermo Sew (Te'Amir Remix) (from 'Oneironautics' album, 2012 / self-released) 15. Dérobé Dance Band - Kem Dahg (from 'Gogoplata' 7 inch, 2014 / Secret Stash) 16. Hard Proof Afrobeat - Dragon (from 'The Good Music Club Vol.2' compilation, 2014 / The Good Music Club) 17. Kabaka International Guitar Band - Mangala Special (Uproot Andy Remix) (from 'Worldwide Ting Vol.1' digital EP, 2013 / Que Bajo) 18. Frankie Francis and Orchestra - Funky Calypso (from 'Hot Cool Spice' album, 1970s / Bestway Productions) Total time : 70mn 50s Links to access the free download for each track and original artworks of all the records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Can I Get a Soul Vibration - Soul Square Selection / mixed by Jay Crate (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-03-22 Take Arshitect, Guan Jay and PermOne, three beatmakers from Nantes known for their love of neatly used samples and sharp arrangement, add DJ Atom, turntable goldsmith five times world champion with his crew C2C, shake the whole thing and you'll get the latest Jazzy-Hip-Hop sensation: Soul Square, coming from Nantes. The band has just released two EPs in their 'Millesime' series, including some impressive featurings from RacecaR, a Chicago-born Paris-based MC Paris DJs has just started collaborating with. As with all their releases, this exclusive 30mn soulful mix is way for Soul Square to pay tribute to black American music, with class, squaring the circle and hitting your iPods - again! Tracklisting : 01. Curtis Mayfield - We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue (intro) (from 'Curtis' album, 1970 / Curtom) 02. RAMP - Everybody Loves The Sunshine (from 'Come Into Knowledge' album, 1977 / Blue Thumb) 03. Lynn Collins - Ain't No Sunshine (break) (from 'Think (About It)' album, 1972 / People) 04. Syl Johnson - Is It Because I'm Black? (from 'Is It Because I'm Black?' album, 1970 / Twinight) 05. Marlena Shaw - Where Can I Go? (from 'The Spice Of Life' album, 1969 / Cadet) 06. Dawn Penn - You Don't Love Me (from 'You Don't Love Me' 7 inch, 1967 / Studio One) 07. Al Green - I'm Glad You're Mine (from 'I'm Still in Love with You' album, 1972 / Hi) 08. The Chosen Few - In The Rain (from 'In Miami' album, 1976 / Trojan) 09. 24 Carat Black - I Begin To Weep (from 'Gone: The Promises Of Yesterday' album, 2009 / Numero Group) 10. 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman (from '8th Day' album, 1971 / Invictus) 11. Charles Bradley - The World (Is Going Up In Flames) (from 'No Time For dreaming' album, 2011 / Daptone) 12. Blackjoy - Time (from 'Time' album, 2007 / Project Recordings) 13. Minnie Riperton - Inside My Love (from 'Adventures in Paradise' album, 1975 / Epic) 14. Donny Hathaway - Magnificent Sanctuary Band (from 'Donny Hathaway' album, 1971 / Atco) 15. Hot - Just 'Cause I'm Guilty (from 'Hot' album, 1977 / Big Tree) 16. Jack Arel & Jean-Claude Petit - Psychedelic Portrait (from 'Dance And Mood Music Vol.3' album, 196? / Chappell) 17. Leroy Hutson - Lucky Fellow (from 'Huston' album, 1975 / Curtom) 18. Faze-O - Riding High (from 'Riding High' album, 1977 / She) 19. Dave Ghetto - Coming Up (instrumental) (from 'Love Life?' album, 2005 / Counterflow) 20. DJ Mitsu the Beats - Promise in Love (instrumental) (from 'Promise In Love' 7 inch, 2009 / Jazzy Sport) 21. Tribeqa - Amali pt.2 (from 'Tribeqa' album, 2008 / Underdog) Total time : 32mn 22s All the original cover artworks are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Soul Square (soulsquare.fr) Mixed by Jay Crate (facebook.com/jay.crate) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Soul Square : official | bandcamp | discogs | facebook | juno | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents MRR-ADM Dirty Drums (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-01-25 San Diego duo MHE are now known as MRR-ADM. MHE was for 'Machines Have Emotions', while MRR-ADM are the initials of their real names, Michael Raymond Russell and Adam Douglas Manella. All of their releases, between 2003 and 2006, have been on Sound In Color Records' now hard to find CDs, DVD, LPs, 12s or 7s - with only numbers for track names! In 2005 they worked with Heliocentrics drummer Malcolm Catto at Mike Burnham's Tardis Studio in Australia. In 2008 they put out a mysterious red 10 inch vinyl, 'featuring Malcolm Catto', sold out in 3 days, which put them in the spotlight. They've also collaborated with The Gaslamp Killer or Gonjasufi, and are preparing a first full-length recording to be released on Now-Again Records. The sound of MRR-ADM can be summarized as modern library music with dope beats, sample-based hip-hop psych instrumentals: raw, psychedelic funk and jazz with a focus on dusty drums and bass, and some melodic touches from heavily processed guitars and synths. Dark, experimental and deeply funky, this is just AMAZING music which many rappers should trip on, again and again… Read their interview here for more info while listening to this 30mn selection of their work! And stay tuned for DRUMETRICS, the rebirth of their collective DIRTY DRUMS... Tracklisting : 01. MRR-ADM - MHEMIDLUDE (also known as '4our') (from 'Geisha House and Dolce Enoteca Presents: Sound In Color vol.1' compilation, 2006 / Sound In Color) info | buy 02. MHE - MHE008 (from 'MHE Sampler' album, 2009 / Media Creature Music) info 03. MHE - 000 (from 'Block Radius' compilation, 2003 / Sound In Color) info 04. MHE - Untitled (unknown source) 05. The Gaslamp Killer - Dead Vets (from 'Breakthrough' album, 2012 / Brainfeeder) info | buy 06. MRR-ADM - 5ive feat. Gonjasufi (from 'Archive' album, 2011 / Now-Again) info 07. MHE - MHE001 (Extended) (from 'MHE Sampler' album, 2009 / Media Creature Music) info 08. MRR-ADM - 11leven (from 'Archive' album, 2011 / Now-Again) info 09. Gonjasufi - Holidays (MRR Remix) (from 'The Caliphs Tea Party' album, 2010 / Warp) info | buy 10. MHE - MHE007 (from 'MHE Sampler' album, 2009 / Media Creature Music) info 11. MHE - MHE045 (from 'MHE Sampler' album, 2009 / Media Creature Music) info 12. MRR-ADM - 010 (from 'Untitled' 10 inch, 2008 / self-released) info Total time : 31mn 29s All the original cover artworks and a complete discography are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (djouls.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/BenHito) Links : MRR-ADM : discogs | facebook | nowagain | soundcloud Dirty Drums : official | blogspot | facebook | soundcloud | tumblr Drumetrics : discogs | facebook | soundcloud | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Todd Simon's Ethio-Cali Ensemble presents Wax and Gold Ethiopian Classic Selections curated by Sonny Abegaze (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-01-18 Wax and Gold (aka Semena Werq) is a form of traditional Ethiopian poetry that has one surface meaning, known as wax, and multiple hidden meanings, known as gold. Musicians in Ethiopia have used Wax and Gold to explore topics such as spirituality, politics, and matters of the heart throughout the ages. On November 17, 2013, the Ethio-Cali Ensemble performed a special set of music at the Blue Whale (the best place in Los Angeles to go see live Jazz) inspired by the concept of Wax and Gold. Ethio-Cali's 'Minister of Information', Sonny Abegaze, curated compositions from the catalogues of Hailu Mergia and Walias, Alemayehu Eshete, The Police Orchestra, and other Ethio-Jazz luminaries to be performed on this special night. The mix below features these songs in their original form. Enjoy… Track-by-track info : 01. Emahoy Tsegue-Mariam Guebru - Mother's Love Emahoy Tsegue-Mariam Guebru is a classical pianist and composer who was born in Addis Abeba in 1923. She was ordained as a nun at the age of 21 and now lives in an Orthodox monastary in Jerusalem. Emahoy's music is intimate, delicate, joyful, and melancholy all at the same time. We draw a lot of inspiration from her music and personal journey. At 90, Emahoy is finally starting to get some of the recognition she deserves. 02. Lieut. Mesfin Haile, Hirut Beqele and The Police Orchestra - (track title unknown) This song comes from a Voice of America reel that was recorded in 1961. It features Lieutenant Mesfin Haile and Hirut Beqele accompanied by the Police Orchestra, along with an amazing violin player. They sing, 'Life is Tough. This world is an unforgiving and bitter place, and now you are leaving me'. Sublime. 03. Getatchew Mekurya - Ambassel (Slow) This waltz-like tune is by the most popular saxophonist in Ethiopia, Getatchew Mekurya. It was recorded in 1972 and was originally released on the Philips record label during the heyday of Ethio Jazz. It was later released on 'Ethiopiques Vol. 14: Negus of Ethiopian Sax'. Getatchew draws much of his inspiration from Shellela, a traditional vocal style sung by warriors before going into battle. You can hear this sentiment in his melismatic style of playing. Getatchew still performs regularly in Ethiopia, Europe, and Canada. 04. Alem Girma Band ft. Alemayehu Eshete - Ambassel (Fast) Referred to as the Ethiopian James Brown, Alemayehu Eshete is a talented and spirited vocalist who first got his break with Addis Ababa's famous Police Orchestra. Ambassel is an area found in the Amhara region of Ethiopia with the root word ‘amb' meaning fortress. It is also the name of one of the major musical scales in the country. There are various versions of Ambassel that have been recorded by different musicians over the years. The lyrics to this version speak of a man who is out of luck in his pursuit of love. Alemayehu Eshete also has a slow version of Ambassel that has a completely definitely feel... definitely worth checking out! 05. Mulatu Astatke - Yefikir Tezeta This slow burner by Mulatu Astatke is a favorite amongst the members of Ethio Cali. So much so that one of our drummers/percussionists, Te'Amir Yohannes Sweeney, produced a tune that sampled this track. This song was originally released on Philips International as a 45. It was later reissued on the compilation 'New York - Addis - London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975'. Eternal gratitude to master Mulatu! 06. Alemayehu Eshete and Hirut Beqele - Temeles This is a love duet that features Alemayehu Eshete and Hirut Beqele. The lyrics speak of a man who has left his lover for work. His lover misses him dearly and is pleading for his return. This is a classic example of an unrequited love ballad, a theme commonly found in Ethiopian music. Our interpretation of this tune has energy and intensity, and we substitute horns for the vocal lines. 07. Mahmoud Ahmed - Fitsum Dink Lidj Nesh Mahmoud Ahmed is a beloved vocalist from the Gurage region of Ethiopia. He shined shoes as a boy before getting his break as a singer with Emperor Haile Selassie I's Imperial Body Guard Band. He later recorded with groups such as The Venus Band, Ibex Band, and Walias. Fitsum Dink Lidj Nesh finds Mahmoud Ahmed singing poetically about the beauty of an Abyssinian woman. He goes into great detail describing her lovely features. He wonders what her name is and finally calls her Fitsum Dink Lidj Nesh, which translates to 'you are an absolute miracle”. (Thanks to Semere Ab-Etmet Yohannes for lyrics translations and for his enthusiastic support of Ethio Cali over the years!) Credits : Selection and comments by Sonny Abegaze Mixed by the Todd Simon's Ethio-Cali Ensemble (facebook.com/EthioCali) Mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/BenHito) About Todd Simon's Ethio-Cali Ensemble : Ethio Cali is a Los Angeles-ba

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Bajka Vol.2 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2014-01-11 In January 2009, we posted a first mix focusing on the amazing voice of Bajka, a jazz/funk/soul/reggae singer from Germany who worked with many friends of ours and released music on many different labels. This first mix was a kind of retrospective of her work during the years 2005-2008, this second volume kicks off where we left, and aggregates some of her best tunes released between 2009 and 2012. Hopefully in 2016 we'll add a 3rd volume to this series! Tracklisting : 01. Radio Citizen - Summer Days (Remix) feat. Bajka (unreleased / 2010) info 02. Radio Utopia - Get Up, Stand Up feat. Bajka (fro 'Algebra of Delight' album, 2010 / INFRACom!) info | juno 03. The Soul Session - Struggles and Blessings feat. Bajka (from 'One' album, 2012 / Agogo) info | juno 04. Bajka - The Baker's Tale (from 'In Wonderland' album, 2011 / Chinchin) info | juno 05. Sola Rosa - Lady Love feat. Bajka (from 'Get It Together' album, 2009 / Way Up Recordings) info | juno 06. Bajka - The Beaver's Lesson (Mop Mop Jamaica Aroma Remix) (from 'Escape From Wonderland' compilation, 2010 / Chinchin) info | juno 07. Bonobo - Walk In The Sky feat. Bajka (from 'Days To Come' album, 2006 / Ninja Tune) info | juno 08. Radio Citizen - Hope feat. Bajka (from 'Hope and Despair' album, 2010 / Ubiquity) info | juno 09. Una Mas Trio feat. Bajka - Clear As Water (Hidden Jazz Quartett Remix) (from 'Clear As Water' 12 inch, 2009 / Agogo) info | juno 10. Dalindeo - New Creation Feat. Bajka (from 'Soundtrack For The Sound Eye' album, 2010 / Ricky-Tick) info | juno Total time : 43:02 Find all the original cover artworks from the records played in this mix on parisdjs.com Credits : Selection by Djouls (djouls.com) Mix and audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Bajka : facebook | junodownload | wikipedia Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Jan Kohlmeyer - Yuletide DJ Mix III for Paris DJs (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-12-16 To be honest, Christmas music on earthly radio seems to be the worst in the Milky Way. Just imagine an alien picking up our radio waves on his journey through the galaxy - what would he think of our conception of Christmas music? Would he land on planet earth at all? Of all things, this year it is planet earth that has something seasonal to offer - something the galaxy has never seen before. Galactic garden gnomes will surely have a fling to 'Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party Vol.2'. And all Martians will be snapping their fingers to the groove: Yuletide nerd Jan Kohlmeyer has put together another amazing collection of hip-shaking Christmas songs. Merry Christmas everybody! Some of you remember mix 1 (still available here) that has been downloaded thousands of times(!). We asked Jan to contribute another exclusive mix for Paris DJs. Well, he gave us two more. Another 60min mix to promote Volume 1 of his CD series and this additional 60min mix featuring all of the tracks of Volume 2 of 'Santa’s Funk & Soul Christmas Party'. Tracklisting (Santa’s Funk & Soul Christmas Party Vol. 2) : 01. Little Jimmy Thomas - Deck The Halls (Fa La La La La) 02. Jimmy Jones And His Versatiles - Christmas Is A Drag Without You Baby 03. The Salem Travelers - A Letter For Christmas 04. Pearl Bailey - Jingle Bells Cha Cha Cha 05. The Beginning Of The End - Gee Whiz, It's Christmas 06. Steve Gray - Snowmans Stomp 07. Tina Roberts - Snow (Like The Snow) 08. The Rev. T. L. Barrett and The Youth For Christ Choir - Jingle Bells (Pt. I) 09. Jim Cagle - Santa Claus, Jr. 10. Short Stuff - Merry Christmas Baby 11. The Meditation Singers - What The World Needs For Christmas 12. Little Eva And Big Dee Irwin - I Wish You A Merry Christmas 13. Ron Holden - Who Say There Ain’t No Santa Claus 14. Al Hirt - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 15. Tina Robin - I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm 16. Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme - That Holiday Feeling 17. Snoopy’s Christmas - Mr. Reindeer 18. Zebra - Christmas Morning (Pt. I) 19. Houghas Sorowonko (Feat. Pee Pee Dynamite) - A Groovy Christmas And New Year 20. Rueben Anderson - Christmas Time 21. The Violinaires - Remember What Day It Is 22. The Staple Singers - Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas 23. Ernest Franklin - I’m Going To Have A Merry Christmas 24. J. Hines And The Boys - A Funky Xmas To You 25. The Jive Turkeys - Get Down Santa 26. Vessie Simmons - Xmas Party Rap 27. Ray Harris and The Fusion Experience - Soulful Christmas 28. The Soulful Strings - Sleigh Ride 29. Diplomats Of Solid Sound - Let It Snow 30. Snoopy’s Christmas - Christmas Candy 31. Nancy Lee - Xmas Commercial Blues 32. Delilah - Once Every Year (Soul Version) 33. Billy Watkins - Merry Christmas To God 34. Jimmy Mccracklin - Christmas Time (Pt. I) 35. Bobby Allen And The Exceptions - Lonely Christmas Tears 36. Louis Armstrong - Here Is My Heart For Christmas 37. Bobby Allen And The Exceptions - Please Santa (Bring My Baby Back To Me) 38. Bill Cosby - Merry Christmas Mama (Vocal) 39. Joseph Washington, Jr. - Watcha Gonna Bring Me 40. Don Smith - Black Christmas 41. The Soulful Strings - Jingle Bells 42. Joseph Washington, Jr. - Shopping Total time : 65:44 Notes : tracks 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 31, 35, 40, and 40 are featured on the CD/LP/mp3 compilation titled 'Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party Vol II' just released on Tramp Records. Check it out here. Credits : Selected and mixed by Jan Kohlmeyer Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Links Funky Christmas : official | facebook | soundcloud DJ Jan Kohlmeyer : official | youtube Tramp Records : official | bandcamp | discogs | kudos (UK distribution) | parisdjs Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Jan Kohlmeyer - Yuletide DJ Mix II for Paris DJs (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-12-11 To be honest, Christmas music on earthly radio seems to be the worst in the Milky Way. Just imagine an alien picking up our radio waves on his journey through the galaxy - what would he think of our conception of Christmas music? Would he land on planet earth at all? Of all things, this year it is planet earth that has something seasonal to offer - something the galaxy has never seen before. Galactic garden gnomes will surely have a fling to 'Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party Vol.2'. And all Martians will be snapping their fingers to the groove: Yuletide nerd Jan Kohlmeyer has put together another amazing collection of hip-shaking Christmas songs. Merry Christmas everybody! Some of you remember mix 1 (still available here) that has been downloaded thousands of times(!). We asked Jan to contribute another exclusive mix for Paris DJs. Well, he gave us two more. Another 60min mix to promote Volume 1 of his CD series and an additional 60min mix featuring all of the tracks of Volume 2 of 'Santa’s Funk & Soul Christmas Party' (to be published very soon). Tracklisting (Santa’s Funk & Soul Christmas Party Vol. 1) : 01. Rufus Thomas - I'll Be Your Santa 02. Lou Rawls - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 03. Gary Walker - Santa’s Got A Brand New Bag (Poppa’s Got A Brand New Bag) 04. Lee Rogers - You Won't Have To Wait Till Xmas 05. Detroit Junior - Christmas Day 06. Rose Graham - Black Christmas 07. Vernon Garrett With Sir Stan & The Counts - Merry Christmas Baby 08. Jimmy Reed - Christmas Present Blues 09. Jimmy Jules & The Nuclear Soul System - Xmas Done Got Funky 10. Clarence Carter - Back Door Santa 11. Run DMC - Christmas In Hollis 12. Lefties Soul Connection - Back Door Santa 13. Short Stuff - Merry Christmas Baby 14. The Jpc Gang - Christmas Delight 15. Bill Withers - Let Us Love 16. James Brown - Signs Of Christmas 17. Solomon Burke - Presents For Christmas 18. Bobby Holloway - Funky Little Drummer Boy 19. Funk Machine - Soul Santa 20. James Brown - Hey America, It’s Christmas 21. Martin Mull With The Sondra Baskin Glee Club - Santafly 22. Albert King - Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin 23. Andre Williams - Christmas Wish 24. Freddy King - I Hear Jingle Bells 25. Lou Rawls - Good Time Christmas 26. James Brown - Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto 27. Lou Rawls - Christmas Will Really Be Christmas 28. Ella Fitzgerald - Jingle Bells 29. B.B. King - Christmas Celebration 30. Lowell Fulsom - The Original Lonesome Christmas (Pt.I) 31. Binky Griptite - Holliday Breakdown Notes : tracks 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, and 09 are featured on the CD/LP/mp3 compilation titled 'Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party' released on Tramp Records. Tracks 13 and 21 are featured on the CD/LP/mp3 compilation titled Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party Vol II' just released on Tramp Records. Check it out here. Credits : Selected and mixed by Jan Kohlmeyer Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Links Funky Christmas : official | facebook | soundcloud DJ Jan Kohlmeyer : official | youtube Tramp Records : official | bandcamp | discogs | kudos (UK distribution) | parisdjs Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Masstropicas - Andean-Beat Mix (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-11-30 Complementary to the 'What's Up With Masstropicas' interview we've just published, Mike P., the label's founder, has prepared an 'Andean-Beat Mix' of rare Peruvian tunes, to go along with a selection of photos from Peru from Limafotolibre.com. Limafotolibre has helped Masstropicas immensely with design work and also tracking down some of these old artists and composers. Their voyeuristic style & is something to be admired and revered. Please check out their site and support their fantastic work! A first selection of photos is also available on parisdjs.com… Tracklisting : 01. Los Timpanos 02. Los Sanders 03. Pintura Roja 04. Costa Azul 05. Chacalon 06. Grupo Somos 07. Los Yabar Juniors 08. Cielo Gris 09. Grupo San Lazaro 10. Los Timpanos Total time : 32mn 40s Credits : Selection by Mike P. (Masstropicas) Mix and audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links :Masstropicas : blogspot | discogs | lightintheattic | youtube The masstropicas collective includes the following people: MIKE P (Masstropicas Records, MASS. US), Victor (La Cumbia de Mis Viejos, Perú), Renato (Los Chapillacs, Perú), Fokus Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

DJ Format - Strictly Hip Hop (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-11-13 With this mix we're celebrating the release of the new DJ Format & Phill Most Chill album, 'The Foremost' (reviewed in our monthly playlist). DJ Format prepared this one with love, playing two songs from the his album along with some of his favourite favourite French Hip Hop songs and of course lots of old US Hip Hop… Quite hardcore for those used to our funky sound, this one's STRICTLY HIP HOP and we're quite proud to try new things, especially since we're starting a series of Hip Hop compilations! Tracklisting : 01. Soundsci - Lockdown (from 'Formula 99' album, 2012 / Crate Escape) info | buy 02. The Legion - Straight Flow (from 'Automatic Systematic' 7 inch, 2012 / Ill Adrenaline) info | buy 03. Ghostface Killah - In Tha Park feat. Black Thought (from 'Apollo Kids' album, 2010 / Def Jam) info | buy 04. Thaione Davis & J.Sayne a.k.a. Elephant Beach - World Premier (from 'Escape' album, 2006 / Ish) info | buy 05. Sputnik Brown - Super Ego (from 'Three Shades Of Black ' album, 2011 / self-released) info | buy 06. Edan - Making Planets (from 'Beauty & The Beat' album, 2005 / Lewis Recordings) info | buy 07. DJ Format & Phill Most Chill - Angry Birds (from 'The Foremost' album, 2013 / Project Blue Book) info | buy 08. Divine Styler - Microphenia feat. Styles Of Beyond (from 'Wordpower 2: Directrix' album, 1999 / Mo' Wax) info | buy 09. MC Solaar - Qui Sème Le Vent Récolte Le Tempo feat. Guru (Gang Starr Remix) (from 'Qui Sème Le Vent Récolte Le Tempo' 12 inch, 1991 / Polydor) info 10. Emskee - Black Boys, Baseball Caps & Beepers (from 'The Complex Engineer' EP, 2011 / Diggers With Gratitude) info | buy 11. DJ Format & Phill Most Chill - The Foremost (from 'The Foremost' album, 2013 / Project Blue Book) info | buy 12. Kista - Livewire Feedback (Fish Remix) feat. Cappo (from 'The Grand Emporium' album, 2013 / Soundweight) info | buy Total time : 34mn 56s Find all the original cover artworks from the records played in this mix on parisdjs.com Credits : Mix & selection by DJ Format (djformat.com) Audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : DJ Format : official | bandcamp | discogs | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtubeParis DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Sandra Nkake and Ji Dru - Journey - The Sound of Nothing For Granted Tour (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-11-05 After the 'Inspirations' mix celebrating the release of Sandra Nkake's second album 'Nothing For Granted', Paris DJs are glad to welcome the lady back, along with her partner in crime Ji Dru, for a new exclusive mix, this time selecting the sounds that went through their ears while touring… 'We create, we breathe, we share music as we tour around the world, and we feed our fire with artists that thrill our senses. Here is some of the music we listen to in the bus, on a plane, in the car, in the bathroom. Creation is a state of mind, a way of living. We want to share what moved us.' - Sandra Nkake & Ji Dru. Tracklisting : 01. Cody Chesnutt - Don’t Wanna Go The Other Way (from 'Landing On A Hundred' album, 2012 / Vibration Vineyard) info | buy 02. Melissa Laveaux - You Don’t Even Know My Name (from 'Dying Is A Wild Night' album, 2013 / No Format) info | buy 03. Sandra Nkake and Ji Dru - Dancing Girl (Terry Callier cover, free download, 2011 / Paris DJs) info/download 04. Yusef Lateef - Nubian Lady (from 'The Gentle Giant' album, 1972 / Atlantic) info | buy 05. Elvis Costello and The Roots - Wake Me Up (from 'Wise Up Ghost' album, 2013 / Blue Note) info | buy 06. Leon Parker - Calling Out (from 'Belief' album, 1996 / Columbia) info 07. Laura Mvula - Green Garden (from 'Sing To The Moon' album, 2013 / RCA Victor) info | buy 08. Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown - Embraceable You (from 'Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown' album, 1954 / EmArcy) info | buy 09. Art Melody feat. High Priest (Antipop Consortium) - Future (from 'Wogdog Blues' album, 2013 / Akwaaba Music) info/buy 10. Bettye LaVette - Just Say So (from 'I've Got My Own Hell to Raise' album, 2005 / Anti-) info | buy 11. James Blake - Retrograde (from 'Overgrown' album, 2013 / Atlas Recordings) info | buy 12. Mos Def - The Beggar (from 'The New Danger' album, 2004 / Rawkus) info | buy 13. Franck Ocean - Super Rich Kids (from 'Channel Orange' album, 2012 / Island Def Jam Music Group) info | buy 14. Melanie De Biasio - The Flow (from 'No Deal' album, 2013 / PIAS) info 15. Janelle Monáe feat. Erykah Badu - Q.U.E.E.N. (from 'The Electric Lady' album, 2013 / Wondaland) info | buy 16. Sandra Nkake - Unlucky Joe (from 'Nothing For Granted' digital bonus tracks, 2012 / Jazz Village) info | buy 17. Ballake Sissoko - Lasidan (from 'Tomora' album, 2005 / Label Bleu) info | buy Total time : 66mn 25s Find all the original cover artworks from the records played in this mix on parisdjs.com Credits : Mix & selection by Sandra Nkake & Ji Dru Audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Photo by Benjamin Colombel (flickr) Links : Info on Sandra Nkake's album "Nothing For Granted" on jazzvillagemusic.com Free 'Inspirations' mix to download on parisdjs.com Sandra Nkake : official | blogspot | facebook | twitter | wikipedia | youtube Ji Dru : facebook | twitter | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

J.J. Whitefield - Strictly 45's Mix (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-10-17 Earlier this week was released on Daptone Records an unmissable compilation, 'The Poets Of Rhythm - Anthology: 1993-2012', collecting 20 years of raw funk & soul from the cult German crew penned by Wax Poetics as The godfathers of deep funk. To celebrate this double LP release, the band's guitar player and frequent Paris DJs collaborator J.J. Whitefield has sent us a 40mn mix of rare funk 45's, so good and full of soul that we couldn't pass on publishing it… Enjoy! Tracklisting : 01. The Interpretations - Blow Your Mind (from 'Trippin' 7 inch, 1970 / Jubilee) info 02. Georgeous George - Fon-Kin (Instrumental) (from 'Fon-Kin' 7 inch, 1976 / HoMark) info 03. Moody Scott - I Don't Dig No Phoney Part II (from 'I Don't Dig No Phoney' 7 inch, 1972 / Seventy Seven) info 04. The Herculoids - Get Back (from 'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby' 7 inch, 1967 / Herculoids) info 05. Shelley Fisher - I'll Leave You (Girl) (from 'I'll Leave You (Girl)' 7 inch, 1970 / April) info 06. Harvey & The Phenomenals - Soul & Sunshine (from 'Soul & Sunshine' 7 inch, 1966 / Da-Wood) info 07. Tommy Bush - Skin It Back (from 'Skin It Back' 7 inch, 1973 / Cal State) info 08. Smokey Brooks - Spin-It Jig (from 'Eternal' 7 inch, 1971 / Now) info 09. Wee Willie & The Winners - I Don't Know What You Got But I Know What You Need (Part II) (from 'I Don't Know What You Got But I Know What You Need ' 7 inch, 1974 / Shotgun) info 10. Johnnie Morisette with Jennell Hawkins Sextette - I'm Hungry (from 'Treat Me Right' 7 inch, 1960s / J. & J.) info 11. Living Color - Plastic People (from 'Plastic People' 7 inch, 1974 / Sophisticated Funk) info 12. Oceanliners - Funky Pants (from 'Funky Pants' 7 inch, 1972 / Blue Candle) info 13. Ben Collier B. B. S. S. - Walk Proud (from Jay Jay Bailey 'Salute To Black Women' 7 inch, 1970 / Atlantic) info 14. Pleasure Web - Music Man Part II (from 'Music Man' 7 inch, 1973 / Eastbound) info 15. Darondo - Let My People Go (from 'Legs' 7 inch, 1974 / Af-Fa World) info 16. Michael Liggins & The Super Souls - Loaded Back (from 'Loaded Back' 7 inch, 1968 / Mighty) info 17. Human Race - Grey Boy (from 'Human Race' 7 inch, 1971 / Gem) info Total time : 42mn 29s The full 45s artworks are available on Paris DJs blog Credits : Mix & selection by J.J. Whitefield Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) Links : The Poets Of Rhythm : discogs | facebook | juno | parisdjs | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Karl Hector - Soul Sauvage d'Afrique Vol.2 - African 45s (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-09-19 Following up on his march 2011 'Soul Sauvage d'Afrique' mix, Karl Hector is back with a second volume, prepared with a choice selection of African 45s! Who is Karl Hector? He's one of the mysterious figures behind the Poets Of Rhythm collective (catch their anthology out next month on Daptone!), a regular Paris DJs guest who's always coming back with tasty selections of VERY rare stuff to share. His previous Afro mix was one of the most downloaded of its year, and this one should please our listeners too, packed with 72 minutes of hard to find African seven inches, specially picked from the personal collection of Karl Hector. Tracklisting : 01. Orchestre Picoby-Band - Vikoue (1970s / Aux Ecoutes) NIGERIA 02. The Semi-Colon - Nekwaha-Semi Colon (1974 / EMI) NIGERIA 03. The Funkees - Ogbu Achara (1970s / HMV) NIGERIA 04. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou Dahomey - E Wa Dagbe (1970s / Albarika Store) BENIN 05. Rodriguez And The African Revolution - Mi Gon Nonui Ylow (Decca) BENIN 06. Ceejebs - Life In Cannan (1970s / EMI) NIGERIA 07. The Big Beats - Ni Msumoo Bo Donn (1970s / Polydor) GHANA 08. Fela Ransome Kuti And The Afrika 70 - Shenshema Part 1 (1972 / HMV) NIGERIA 09. The Hykkers - Stone The Flower (1973 / HMV) NIGERIA 10. Alemayehu Eshete - Yelebene Bitayew (1970s / Amha) ETHIOPIA 11. Lusaka Radio Band - Tubamangenu (1970s / Zamba) ZAMBIA 12. Ochien'G Jakanyenyo - Jashon Gor (1973 / Melodica) KENYA 13. Kit Mikayi Cisco Jazz Band - Karafuu (1970s / Matata) KENYA 14. The Strangers - Onye Ije (1970 / HMV) NIGERIA 15. Bola Johnson And His Easy Life Top Beat - Ten Commandments (1970s / Philips) NIGERIA 16. Unknown (White Label) 17. Orchestre 'Rail Band' - Tama Diyar Mali Deun La (1973 / BH) MALI Total time : 72mn 06s Credits : Mix & selection by Karl Hector Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (benhito.com) Links : Karl Hector : discogs | facebook | nowagainrecords | parisdjs Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Karl Hector - Psychedelic_Breaks_Action (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-09-03 Fans of heavy and raw funk, of deeply psychedelic breaks, get ready for some tripping action! Karl Hector, esteemed member of the Poets Of Rhythm collective (who have an anthology out next month on Daptone) and regular guest on Paris DJs has been preparing for our series of summer mixes not one but two exclusive mixes, with an 'African 45' set happening in two weeks, and this marvelous 'Psychedelic Breaks Action one hour selection aired today!! So put on your 3D kaleidoscopic glasses, get on the freaky train, think of hallucinatory stars and multicolored dancers, free your mind and let yourself groove to the rhythm of this one hour consciousness-expanding funk selection. You've been warned. Sorry, no tracklisting this time… Total time : 60mn Credits : Mix & selection by Karl Hector Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (benhito.com) Links : Karl Hector : discogs | facebook | nowagainrecords | parisdjs Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Ticklah (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-08-27 Victor Axelrod aka Ticklah is a keyboard player and producer from Brooklyn. He's a founding member of Antibalas, of Sharon Jones' Dap-Kings/Soul Providers (under the name 'Earl Maxton') and of the Easy Star All-Stars. Victor really started producing reggae music 12 years ago, with his second album, released in 2001 on Guidance Recordings under the alias Roots Combination. His third album from 2007 'Ticklah vs. Axelrod', heavily played in Paris DJs mixes, still ranks as one of the greatest roots reggae recordings of the 21st century. He's been sharing his time between session work (Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Lilly Allen, Nickodemus, Sugarman 3, Nas...), engineering/production work (Rob Symeonn, Jahdan Blakamoore, DJ Spinna, Courtney John, The Frightnrs, Maddie Ruthless, Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars...), remixes (Sharon Jones, Alice Russell, Femi Kuti, Lady, Erykh Badu, M.I.A., Curumin, Bob and Gene...), featurings, new productions on the Liondub45 label, deejaying as Ticklah, and of course recording and touring with Antibalas or The Dap-Kings. Victor visited us last year when Antibalas was playing in Paris, and he's been hitting us with his new productions regularly ever since, including a few selections yet to be released, such as his recent remixes for American indie rock band Wild Belle or Truth and Soul's R'n'B/funk/soul project Lady, his upcoming latest Rob Symeonn production to be released by Jah Youth, or the Brukky project to appear soon on Names You Can Trust… The man hears reggae exactly the way we do and we're deeply into his music. This mix is an opportunity for us to share this love. A HUGE 'Thank You' goes to Victor Axelrod for his help in building this mix, and of course also to Ben Hito for his killer series of artworks for our summer mixes!! Tracklisting : 01. Lady - Get Ready (Ticklah Remix) (from 'Get Ready' 7 inch, 2013 / Truth and Soul) info 02. Judah Eskender Tafari - Land Of Confusion (Ticklah Rmx) (from 'Land Of Confusion' 7 inch, 2011 / Liondub45) info | buy 03. Wild Belle - Keep You (Ticklah Remix) (from 'Keep You' single, 2013 / Columbia) info 04. Jahdan Blakkamoore - The General Dub (Ticklah Dub) (from 'The General' 7 inch, 2009 / Liondub45) info | buy 05. The Inversions - Rub The Lamp (from 'I Can't Stand These Lonely Nights' 7 inch, 2012 / Daptone) info | buy 06. Rob Symeonn and Ticklah - Rob I Land (from 'Rob I Land' 7 inch, 2011 / Liondub45) info | buy 07. Ticklah - Pork Eater (feat. Rob Symeonn) (from 'Ticklah vs. Axelrod' album, 2007 / Easy Star Records) info | buy 08. Sluggy Ranks - Nah Bow Down (from 'Hi-Fidelity Dub Sessions Presents Roots Combination' compilation, 2001 / Guidance) info 09. Rob Symeonn feat. Ticklah - Jah Only (from 'Jah Only' single, 2013 / Jah Youth Productions) info | buy 10. Sugar Minott - Praise His Name (from 'Praise His Name' 7 inch, 2010 / Liondub45) info | buy 11. Brukky - Why Yu Nuh(from 'Why Yu Nuh' upcoming 7 inch, 2013 / Names You Can Trust) info | buy 12. Easy Star All-Stars - Time Version (from 'Dub Side Of The Moon' album, 2003 / Easy Star Records) info | buy 13. The Frightnrs - Admiration (from '12/21/12' digital single, 2012 / self-released) info | buy 14. Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan - Stone Cold Dead in the Market (Ticklah Remix) (from 'Verve Records and Rockstar Games Present LA Noire Remixed' compilation, 2011 / Verve) info 15. Courtney John - Born To Fly (from 'Born To Fly' 7 inch, 2012 / Liondub45) info | buy 16. Sharon Jones - How Long Do I Have To Wait For You (Ticklah Remix) (from 'Daptone Records Remixed' compilation, 2008 / Scion Records) info | buy Total time : 61mn 22s Find all the original cover artworks from the records played in this mix on parisdjs.com Credits : Selection by Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com) with the help of Ticklah Mix and audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (benhito.com) Links : Ticklah : discogs | facebook | juno | myspace | parisdjs | soundcloud | wikipedia Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Anthony Joseph - West Indies Vintage Funk Vol.3 - Voodoo Funk (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-08-20 British/Trinidadian poet/musician Anthony Joseph already offered us with 3 exclusive mixes: 'Roots and Influences' (dec. 2008), 'The Rubber Orchestra Paris DJs Mix Part 1' (sept. 2011) and 'Part 2' (dec. 2011). Hot on the heels of his summer tour dates and live album release ('Live In Bremen'), Anthony's back with a superb mix of Voodoo Jazz, the third in the series of 'West Indies Funk' selections after Loik and Djouls' ones (still available here and there)… Expect a lot of cool songs and grooves from Trinidad and more Caribbean islands music! Tracklisting : 01. Ella Andall - Hello Africa (from 'Hello Africa' 12 inch, 1976 / Shorty) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info 02. Art De Coteau - Kereika Woman (from 'Inaugural' LP, 1978 / Abraham) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info 03. Lord Nelson - Shango (from 'Black Gold' album, 1978 / Richie's Music Productions) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info 04. King Wellington - Shango (from 'Sooner Or Later' album, 1977 / Kalinda) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info 05. Brother Resistance - Crucial Decision (Rapso) (from 'Crucial Decision' 12 inch, 1980s / Network) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info 06. Wild Fire - Do Not Climb Picker Tree (from 'Wild Fire' LP, 1975 / Kala Loo) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info 07. Theophilus Homer - So Ungrateful (from 'Why Can't We Love Each Other' 7 inch, 1978 / Semp) 08. Exile One - Which One Is Me Home? (from 'Exile One' album, 1974 / Disque Debs) DOMINICA info 09. Claude "Fats" Green Featuring Pritchard - Carib Soul (from 'Fats Shake 'Em Up' album, 1973 / Camille) PANAMA info 10. Gemini Brass - The Time Is Right Now (from 'The Time Is Right!' album, 1977 / Gemini) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 11. Kalyan - Trini-Vibes (from 'Trini-Vibes' album, 1977 / MCA) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info 12. Michael Boothman Touch Featuring Charmaine Forde - Waiting For Your Love (from 'Waiting For Your Love' 12 inch, 1980 / Touch Production) BARBADOS info 13. John John - Soul (from 'Citagrandson' album, 2013 / Highway) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info 14. Beckett - Coming Higher (from 'Coming Higher' album, 1978 / First River) GRENADINES info 15. Kalyan - Down on Frederick Street (from 'Volume One - What We Gonna Do Next?' compilation, late 1970s / Village) 16. Lord Superior - White Man Wife (from 'Calypso @ Dirty Jim's' soundtrack, 2005 / Caribbean Music Group) info 17. Bomber - United States of the West Indies (from 'Calypso @ Dirty Jim's' soundtrack, 2005 / Caribbean Music Group) info 18. Lord Kitchener - Africa My Home (from 'Africa My Home' 78, 1952 / Melodisc) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info 19. Ella Andall - Elegbara Mo Feran O (fe Ro) (from 'Moforibale Esu' compilation, 2007 / Ella Andall) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO info Total time : 66mn 46s Check the original cover artworks on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected and mixed by Anthony Joseph (anthonyjoseph.co.uk) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Anthony Joseph : official | discogs | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | wikipedia | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Tobias Kirmayer (Tramp Records) - I Got Hope Tobias Kirmayer (Tramp Records) - I Got Hope (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-08-13 Paris DJs' favorite Funk, Soul and Jazz German label Tramp Records is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, with many exciting releases, albums, 45s, 'The Story Of' series, the second volume in the 'Feeling Nice' series, and Santa's Funk and Soul Christmas Party Vol.2! Our series of summer mixes was the perfect opportunity to join this celebration, and the label manager/A&R Tobias Kirmayer has prepared for this special occasion a very cool and eclectic selection of grooves that should enlighten this uber-calm mid-august period of the year… including to exclusive mashups of Hip Hop a capellas with some trippy Jazz! For all things Tramp Records on Paris DJs, check our tag... Tracklisting : 01. The Nextmen 'Break The Mould' vs. The Soul Session 'Hamjam (Tofu Mix)' (a capella from 'Break The Mould' 12 inch, 1999 / Scenario) info | buy (instrumental from 'One' album, 2011 / Agogo) info | buy 02. Jurassic 5 'Red Hot' vs. Dragonfly 'Angel Dust' (a capella from 'Red Hot' 12 inch, 2005 / Up Above Records) info | buy (instrumental from 'Timestream' album, 1998 / Sweet Mother Recordings) info 03. DJ Friction - Rap Actors feat. Bazooka Joe Gotti (from 'On My Way' 12 inch, 2001 / Four Music) info | buy 04. Winter - Bones (from 'Open Up Your Eyes' 7 inch, 1977 / North Wind Muzic Company) (appears on 'California Funk' compilation, 2010 / Jazzman) info | buy 05. Counts - Chitlins etc. (from 'Clyde, Clyde The Cows Outside' 7 inch, 1965 / Panorama 9) info | more info 06. Rock Robbins - Good Lovin' (from 'Good Lovin' 7 inch, 1966 / My 2909 Records) info 07. The Qualitons - Rolling The Bones (from 'Rolling the Bones' 7 inch, 2012 / Tramp Records) info | buy 08. The Hi-Fly Orchestra - I Got Hope feat. Julia Fehrenberger (from 'Get Ready' album, 2013 / Agogo Records) info | buy 09. Iris Bell Trio Feat. Butch Miles - Baby, You've Got Soul (from 'Movements 5' compilation, 2013 / Tramp Records) info | buy 10. George Fischoff - Don Jose (from 'Jazz With Luigi' album, 1963 / Hoctor Records) info 11. Mose Allison - You Can Count On Me To Do My Part (from 'Mose In Your Ear' album, 1972 / Atlantic) info 12. Herb Geller - Rhyme and Reason Time (from 'An American In Hamburg - The View From Here' album, 2013 reissue / Tramp Records) info | buy 13. Society, Inc. - Precious Weed (from 'Precious Weed' 7 inch, 1970s / Bet Records) info Total time : 45mn 00s Check the original cover artworks on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected and mixed by Tobias Kirmayer (tramprecords.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Tobias Kirmayer's Tramp Records : official | bandcamp | discogs | kudos (UK distribution) | myspace | parisdjs | soundcloud | youtube

Todd Simon - The United States of Dub (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-08-06 We introduced our readers and listeners to Todd Simon's work in his 2012 mix for Paris DJs, 'The United States Of Dub', both showcasing some of America's best Dub producers and representing a sound that pays respect to Jamaica and the UK. Well if you enjoyed that one, you should love this volume 2… and you can also check our latest compilation 'Rise Of The Troubadour Warriors', which includes the first single of Todd Simon's Ethio-Cali Ensemble! Tracklisting : 01. The Expanders meet J. Bonner - Dub Beast (unreleased/exclusive) info | buy LP 02. Te'Amir - Battle of Adwa (from 'L.A. Soul' album, 2011 / self-released) info | download 03. Romanowski - Sol Cumbia (Freeformer Toddy T Psycho Dub) (from 'The Return Of Steady Rocking Romanowski and Friends' album, 2013 / Trouser Trout) info | buy 04. Max Tannone - Kampala Truth Work (from 'Mos Dub' album, 2010 / self released)info | download 05. The Decoders feat. Leon Ware - Baby This Love I Have (Adam Berg Dub mix) (from' Dub Mixes, Vol. 1', 2013 / self-release) info | buy 06. The Lions - Roll It Round Dub (unreleased, Paris DJs exclusive) info 07. David Andrew Sitek feat, Roofeeo, The Sweet and Sour Horns, Salt N Pepa and Big Youth - Shoop Lion (from 'Shoop Lion' limited free download, 2012 / Federal Prism) info | download 08. NeXt LeVeL Productions feat. Black Shakespeare - Mama Earth (from 'Sunken City' soundtrack, 2012 / Dog and Pony Show Productions) info 09. Ticklah - Descent (from 'Ticklah vs. Axelrod' album, 2007 / Easy Star Records) info | buy 10. Beat Pharmacy - Slow Down (from 'Constant Pressure' album, 2006 Deep Space Media) info | buy Total time : 43mn 52s A track-by-track commentary and all the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by Todd Simon (toddsimonmusic.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Todd Simon : official | discogs | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtubeParis DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

DustyTape - Go Slow A poppy and bright musical journey for your summer 2013 - selected by B2V (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-07-30 'Go Slow' is a traditional shout from the Caribbean islands. You hear it on the sea side as an echo of your quick footsteps if you are one of those urban weary beasts. The locals, not only the rastas, makes fun of you, there is no way to hurry up after all… At some point that's what we want to shout to the world. Go Slow, consume less, think global, grab happiness from every tiny things like sunbathing or good music, or both. Note : this is the third in a series of ten 'Paris DJs Summer 2013 Special' mixes with audio mastering by Grant Phabao and illustration by Ben Hito. Tracklisting : 01. Ainslie Wills - Stop Pulling The String (from 'You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine' album, 2013 / Gaga Digi) AUSTRALIA info | buy 02. Fats Gaines Band Presents Zorina - For Your Love (Neil Diablo Edit) (from 'Edits' 12 inch, 2012 / Kat) USA/UK info | buy 03. DJ Czarny/Tas - Dreaming At The Surface feat. AB and Marek Pedziwiatr (from 'Time To Build' album, 2013 / self-released) POLAND info | buy 04. Riva Starr - Detox Blues feat. Rssll (from 'Hand In Hand' album, 2013 / Snatch!) ITALY/UK info | buy 05. Jaimeo Brown feat. JD Allen, Chris Sholar - Power of God (from 'Transcendence' album, 2013 / Motéma Music) USA info 06. Wild Belle - June (from 'Isles' album, 2013 / Columbia) USA info | buy 07. Mop Mop - Kamakumba (from 'Isle Of Magic' album, 2013 / Agogo) ITALY/GERMANY info | buy 08. George Maple - OPST (from 'OPST' free download, 2013 / Annie Mac Free Music Monday) AUSTRALIA/UK info/download 09. Valerie June - Workin' Woman Blues (from 'Pushin' Against A Stone' album, 2013 / Sunday Best Recordings ) USA info | buy 10. String Driven Thing - To Know You Is To Love You (from 'Please Mind Your Head' album, 1974 / Charisma) UK info | buy 11. Youssoupha - Les Disques De Mon Père (Feat. Tabu Ley Rochereau) (from 'Noir Desir' album, 2012 / Bomaye Musik) CONGO/FRANCE info 12. De Frank - Wonya Asem A Hwan Na Obeka (from 'Baby Don't Play Me Wayo' album, 1970s / Ride Away) GHANA info/download Total time : 47mn 01s Big Up / Shout Out / Toi Même tu sais! Phabao Djouls. Lolo Benamax, Nuff Ced, Renaud DJ Prez, Phil Grelat. Lopato. La Liste. Staycalm crew. Mixtape Riot. Club Cortez. Blundetto. Loik. GilbR. Chonga. Bumble Bzz. Le Mouching French Touch Fishing. Tanguy M And all my crazy funky friends who lives for the love of music ! Credits : Selected and mixed by DustyTape (dustytape.blogspot.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (benhito.com) Links : DustyTape : blogspot | lemouchingParis DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Bio Ritmo - Verano Rústico Mix (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-07-21 Salsa heavyweights from Richmond Bio Ritmo are celebrating their 2013 European Summer Tour, along with the release of their new single 'Picaresca' - a high voltage descarga combining the best spirit of tradition between Salsa and Latin jazz - with this one hour exlusive mix of sunshiny, roots Latin grooves. The band's 2011 mix 'Salsa Pal Mundo' is still available and they'll be playing at Le Studio de l'Ermitage in Paris on thursday, july 25th, 2013 (facebook event here). Do not miss the expected salsa soundclash between Bio Ritmo and salsa-ragga-ska French band Ocho Y Media, who'll be both presenting new songs from their respective upcoming albums!! Note : this is the second in a series of ten 'Paris DJs Summer 2013 Special' mixes with audio mastering by Grant Phabao and illustration by Ben Hito. Tracklisting : 01. Sammy Gonzalez y sus Torbellinos - Te Voy a Ensenar (from 'Con Samuel Serrano' album, 1978 / International) 02. Martinho Da Vila - Claustrofobia (from 'Rosa do Povo' album, 1976 / RCA Victor) 03. Pijuan - Por Amor, Amor Mio (from 'Salsa de Salon' album, 1978 / Melon) 04. Freddy Concepcion y Orquesta Sociedad 76 - Sonero Soy (from 'En Escena' album, 1976 / Escala Musical) 05. Djavan - Serrado (from 'Faltando um Pedaco' album, 1982 / EMI Odeon) 06. Sammy Gonzalez - Digame Usted (from 'El Rey de La Salsa' album, 1980 / Funny) 07. Alcione - Pandeiro e Meu Nome (from 'Pra Que Chorar' album, 1977 / Phillips) 08. Vakhtang Kikabidze - Song of Tiblisi's Quarters (from 'Songs by Georgi Tsabadze' compilation, 1983 / Melodya) 09. La Solucion - Derroche (from 'Buena Pesca!' album, 1987 / TH Rodven) 10. La Pandilla - Lady Mi Lady (from 'La Pandilla' album, 1974 / Alhambra) 11. Conjunto La Perla de Ponce - El Reloj (from 'Conjunto La Perla de Ponce' album, 1978 / Nuestra Records) 12. Sammy Gonzalez - Con el Correr de Los Dias (from 'Sammy Gonzalez' album, 1981 / Funny) 13. Mon Rivera y su Orquesta - El Plenero (from 'Saoco! The Bomba and Plena Explosion in Puerto Rico 1954-1968' compilation, 2012 / Vampisoul) 14. Canario y su Grupo - Sala Mala (from 'Puerto Rico!' album, 19?? / Discos Fuentes) 15. Los Hijos del Rey - Tambo (from 'Los Hijos del Rey con Fernandito y Raulin' album, 1978 / Karen Records) 16. Ed Lincoln - Ja Estou Aqui (from 'Ed Lincoln' album, 1968 / Savoya Discos) 17. Manolis Hiotis and Mary Linda - Esi (You) (from 'The Incomparable Duo From Greece' album, 1960s / Grecophon) Total time : 63mn 42s Check the original cover artworks on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected and mixed by Rattan DJ aka Rei Alvarez from Bio Ritmo (bioritmo.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (benhito.com) Links : Bio Ritmo : official | bandcamp | discogs | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem - West Indies Vintage Funk Vol.2 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2013-07-15 We've have cooked a special surprise for the summer of 2013: the comeback of the famous thematic Paris DJs mixes!! After more than 6 months of releasing a new single or album every week instead of a free mix, it was time for a short holiday break filled with 10 new mixes, carefuly mastered by Grant Phabao and beautifully illustrated by Ben Hito, for an augmented audio visual pleasure. Some international guests selectors and DJs will be featured, along with some of our resident DJs, starting with this Paris DJs Soundsystem selection of Carribean Soul, 'West Indies Vintage Funk Vol.2', following-up on Loik's first volume - published more than 7 years ago and still up for grabs! Tracklisting : 01. Wganda Kenya - El Lobo (from 'El Lobo', 1981 / Disco Fuentes) COLOMBIA (reissued on 'Quantic presents Tropical Funk Experience' compilation, 2009 / Nascente) Buy on Juno or JunoDownload 02. Les Vikings - Ti Tong Ti Tong (from 'Les Vikings' LP, 1974 / La Voix du Glove) GUADELOUPE (reissued on 'Creole Love Calls - Rythmes Latins Des Antilles' compilation, 2001 / Isma'a) 03. Wild Fire - Check It Out (from 'Check It' LP, 1975 / Charlie's) TRINIDAD and TOBAGO (reissued on 'Hugo Mendez presents Tropical Funk Experience' compilation, 2009 / Nascente) Buy on Juno 04. Biosis Now - Independent Bahamas (from 'A Nation Is Born' compilation, 1974 / Bahamas Nationhood Ltd) BAHAMAS (reissued on 'Calypsoul 70: Caribbean Soul and Calypso Crossover 1969-1979' compilation, 2008 / Strut) Buy on JunoDownload 05. Boo and The Tru-Tones - Don't Blow The Joint (from 'Show The World' album, 197? / SRM-LABS) SAINT LUCIA (reissued on 'West Indies Funk 2' compilation, 2011 / Trans Air) Buy on Juno 06. The Revolution Of St. Vincent - The Little You Say (from 'The Little You Say' 7 inch, 1970s / WIRL) SAINT VINCENT (reissued on 'The Little You Say' 7 inch, 2013 / Record Kicks) Buy on Juno or JunoDownload 07. The Draytons Two - Hush Baby (from 'Raw Spouge' album, 1973 / WIRL) BARBADOS 08. De Briano and The Alonso Wilson Quinteto - Concolon (Calypso Windsor) (from 'Concolon (Calypso Windsor) 7 inch, / Windsor Panama Corp.) PANAMA 09. Marius Cultier - Eso Guede (from 'The Way' album, 1976 / Magidisco) MARTINIQUE - Buy on Juno 10. Joe Trouillot - Le Coq Chante (from 'Les Hits Des Années 50' compilation, 2000 / Géronimo Records) HAITI (reissued on 'Beginner's Guide To The Caribbean' compilation, 2011 / Nascente) Buy on Juno 11. Les Aiglons - Ce Rat' La (from 'Ce Rat La' 7 inch, 1973 / Duli Disc) GUADELOUPE (reissued on 'Creole Love Calls - Rythmes Latins Des Antilles' compilation, 2001 / Isma'a) 12. The Duke Of Iron - Loving Woman Is A Waste Of Time (from 'Calypso Carnival' 10 inch, 1950s / Monogram) TRINIDAD and TOBAGO 13. Tabou Combo De Petion-Ville - Respect (from 'Respect…' album, 1973 / Mini) HAITI (reissued on Secret Stash Records, 2011) Buy on Juno 14. Duke - Freedom In Africa (from 'Harps Of Gold' album, 1980 / Sharc international) TRINIDAD and TOBAGO (reissued on 'Calypsoul 70: Caribbean Soul and Calypso Crossover 1969-1979' compilation, 2008 / Strut) Buy on JunoDownload 15. Barel Coppet Et Mister Lof - Jeunesse Vauclin (from 'Jeunesse Vauclin' album, 1972 / Hit Parade) MARTINIQUE (reissued on 'Tumbele' compilation, 2009 / Soundway) Buy on Juno or JunoDownload Total time : 51mn 36s Check the original cover artworks on parisdjs.com Credits : Selection by Djouls and Loik from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com) Mix and audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (benhito.com) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Outernational Ska and Reggae Dub Covers (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-12-31 This is Paris DJs mix #400 and the last one, closing the curtain on our cult podcast of mixes which gathered 3 millions of downloads in 7 years of activity. We'll now take a long-awaited rest, focusing on the Paris DJs label in 2013. This was an amazing adventure, thanks to everyone who participated in one form or another. We feel we've raised the podcast standard of mixed music to a very high level and can't wait to see some other people taking up the mantle while meeting the same requirements. Our monthly playlist will still happen every 30 days (so don't hesitate to keep on sending us quality records and music), and you'll have to switch to our podcast of 'Virtual Releases' to keep on following the music we publish for free… We'll be doing a few DJ sets here and there, and maybe start some Paris DJs parties soon… So happy new year everyone and enjoy this last dish of reggae covers and remixes, including a yet unreleased track from the upcoming Silvertones album produced by Grant Phabao (out soon on Paris DJs Records), and the famous roots reggae of Lee Fields that's available in our first compilation 'Dis Is Good For You - Tropical Grooves and Afrofunk International'. Oh! And our editor-in-chief Djouls is more than happy to close this podcast show with a track from a ska band from New Dehli... Tracklisting : 01. The Decoders - Walk On By feat. Noelle Scaggs (Burt Bacharach and Hal David cover, from 'Walk On By' digital single, 2012 / self-released) info | buy 02. Little Roy - Dive (Nirvana cover, from 'Battle for Seattle' album, 2011 / Ark Recordings) info | buy 03. Grant Phabao and The Silvertones - Old Man River (Jerome Kern and Oscar H&mmerstein II cover, from the upcoming 'Keep On Rolling' album, 2013 / Paris DJs) info | buy 04. Dub Colossus - Crazy in Dub (Beyonce cover, from 'Dub Me Tender' album, 2012 / Real World) info | buy 05. Tomorrow's Children - Bang Bang Rock Steady (Cher cover, from 'Bang Bang Rock Steady' 7 inch, 1967 / Island) info 06. The Upsetters - Jungle Lion (Al Green cover of 'Love and Happiness', from 'Double Seven' alum, 1973 / Trojan) info | buy 07. Analog Players Society - I Can't Wait (from 'Hurricane Season In Brooklyn' album, 2012 / Studio Brooklyn) info | buy 08. Eva Smart - Upside Down (Diana Ross cover, from 'Upside Down' 7 inch, 1980 / Empire) info | buy 09. Dub Kweli - Away Dub (Glen Brown's 'Dub Happening' vs Zap Mama feat. Talib Kweli's 'Yelling Away', from 'Dub Kweli' mashup album, 2010 / self-released) info/download 10. Lee Fields - You're The Right Kind Of Girl (Grant Phabao Remix) (exclusive reggae remix, from 'Paris DJs Soundsystem - Dis Is Good For You' compilation, 2012 / Paris DJs) info | buy 11. Madness - Vietnam (Jimmy Cliff cover, from 'Forever Young: The Ska Collection' compilation, 2012 / Salvo) info | buy 12. Prince Fatty - Ali Baba (Featuring Winston Francis and Alcapone) (John Holt cover, from 'Prince Fatty Vs The Drunken Gambler' album, 2012 / Mr Bongo) info | buy 13. The Ska Vengers - I Put a Spell on You (from 'The Ska Vengers' album, 2012 / self-released) info | buy Total time : 47mn 47s All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selection by Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com) Mix and audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (benhito.com) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | juno | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Press Release : END-OF-THE YEAR GIFTS FROM PARIS DJS 10 different blogs or websites run by people supporting us, collaborating with us or just following us have accepted to host an exclusive thematic mix of covers, in the vein of our cult 'Molesting Laura' series, mixed by Grant Phabao and Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem and illustrated by Ben Hito. One more mix in this series will be offered on Paris DJs, between dec 25 and dec 31st. This mix will be the 400th one posted on the site and the last one of the Paris DJs podcast. As with the closing part of fireworks, we wanted to do a 'bouquet final', releasing 11 mixes in just a few days... But this is not the end, Paris DJs is now a label releasing something new every week, with lots of surprises and collaborations to happen in 2013. We intend to keeping on painting the Internet wind in many ways. Thanks for staying connected. The 10 blogs and websites where you'll find the 10 mixes : BattleWeapons.es Dustytape.blogspot.com Heavenly-Sweetness.com InnaDiMood.com GrantPhabao.com Kweeper.com LeBluesDuRobot.blogspot.fr Lemellotron.com MonkeyBoxing.com Music-Selections.com

Paris DJs Soundsystem - One Last Bag Of Goodies For The Road (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-12-29 One last 'Bag Of Goodies' for the road, then our final mix, #400… We've checked our DJ bags, the tracks we were spinning recently, and gathered a collection of soulful and heavy-sounding pieces, including a first extract from the masterful upcoming Alice Russell album produced by ™ Juke (out in february on Tru Thoughts), the over-addictive classy new Truth & Soul hit 'Money' and an electic selection of other killer tracks. This is a series of mixes we're all gonna miss! Tracklisting : 01. Frank Ocean - Pink Matter (feat. Andre 3000) (from 'channel ORANGE' album, 2012 / Def Jam) info | buy 02. Captain Planet - Poggetto (from 'Mystery Trip Vol.1' album, 2012 / Bastard Jazz) info | buy 03. Gramatik Vs. The Beatles - Don't Let Me Down 2012 (from 'Don't Let Me Down 2012' free single, 2012 / self-released) download 04. Tall Black Guy - I Feel Good (James Brown Flip Up) (from 'Two Syllables Volume Eight' compilation, 2012 / First Word) download 05. Alice Russell - Twin Peaks (from 'To Dust' album, 2013 / Tru Thoughts) info | buy 06. Home Brew - Datura / White Flowers (feat. Lui Tuiasau) (from 'Home Brew' album, 2012 / self-released) info | buy 07. The Friendly Fire Band meets Snoop Dogg & Pharrell - One Drop It Like It's Hot (Sam Redmore Mashup) (from 'One Drop It Like It's Hot' free single, 2012 / Self-released) info | download 08. C.C. Adcock - Y'all'd Think She'd Be Good 2 Me feat. Stanton Moore (from 'Lafayette Marquis' album, 2004 / Yep Roc) info | buy 09. Calibro 35 - Bushwick, Nigeria (from 'Dalla Bovisa A Brooklyn' 10 inch, 2012 / self-released) info | buy 10. Lady - Money (from 'Money' digital single, 2012 / Truth & Soul) info | buy 11. The Heavy - Curse Me Good (Radio Edit) (from 'Curse Me Good' single, 2012 / Counter) info | buy All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected by Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com) Mix and audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Djouls Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | juno | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Xmas Goodies 2012 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-12-24 Happy holidays everyone! This Xmas Goodies mix is #398 of our podcast series, which is getting a little closer to its conclusion with mix #400 happening before the end of the year… Meanwhile, enjoy this soulful, irie and groovy selection of global merriness, featuring some new holiday classics from a year ago from Ugly Duckling, Pee Pee Dynamite or Charles Bradley, some excerps from Cee-Lo Green new christmas album, and some festive goodies from the past. Oh! And of course a track from The Olympic Cyclone Band's Seasons Greetings, just released on Jalapeno Records. The band behing this album is Dr Rubberfunk and Hint, who nailed hands-down the Xmas album of the year! Tracklisting : 01. Pee Pee Dynamite - Soul Of Xmas (from 'A Groovy Christmas And New Year' 7 inch, 2011 / Academy LPs) 02. Charles Bradley feat. THe Gospel Queens - Every Day Is Christmas (When I'm Lovin' You) (from 'Every Day Is Christmas' 7 inch, 2010 / Daptone) 03. Pablo - Record Shop (from 'Turntable Technology' album, 2009 / Soma) 04. Johnny Clarke - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (from 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' 7 inch, 1975 / Total Sounds) 05. Cee Lo Green - What Christmas Means to Me from 'CeeLo's Magic Moment' album, 2012 / Elektra) 06. The Del Vetts - I Want A Boy For Christmas (from 'I Want A Boy For Christmas' 7 inch, 1961 / End) 07. Ugly Duckling - Last Minute Shopping (from 'Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from UD' free single, 2011 / self-released) 08. Milly and Silly - Getting Down For Xmas (from 'Getting Down For Xmas' 7 inch, 1973 / Right-On) 09. The Olympic Cyclone Band - Jingle Bells (from 'Season's Greetings' album, 2012 / Jalapeno) 10. The Iron Phoenix - Natty Dread Christmas (from 'Natty Dread Christmas' 7 inch, 1976 / The Thing) 11. Cesaria Evora - Natal (from 'World Christmas' compilation, 1996 / Blue Note) 12. Cee Lo Green - Run Rudolph Run from 'CeeLo's Magic Moment' album, 2012 / Elektra) All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected by Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com) Mix and audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Djouls Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | juno | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Analog Africa Selection Vol.3 - Los Diablos Del Rimo Mix by DJ PepeSol (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-12-10 Samy Ben Rejdeb and his Analog Africa label upped the Paris DJs podcast level of excellence quite hard way back in march 2008, when he sent us his 'Analog Africa Selection Vol.1' mix, featuring a few extracts from his superb compilation of raw and psychedelic afro sounds from 1970s Benin and Togo, 'African Scream Contest'. It was by far the best mix we had ever posted at the time. Then at the end of the same year he came back with a second volume, 'Analog Africa Selection Vol.2'celebrating his first Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou release, 'The Vodoun Effect' from 1972-75. Many have been following the story from that point on… 'Legends of Benin 1969-81', 'Echos Hypnotiques' from Orchestre Poly-Rytmo 1969-1979, both released in 2009, the same year we organized the first Ebo Taylor show in Europe, thanks to Samy who had booked him for the 'Africa Delay' party in Frankfurt! 2010 saw the release of an Anibal Velasquez anthology from 1962-1978, 'Mambo Loco', the 'Afro-beat Airways' compilation from Ghana and Togo 1972-79, and an 'Angola Soundtrack ' covering the 1968-76 era from Luanda. In 2011 Analog Africa kept the flow of releases steady with essential reissues from Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou-Dahomey ('The 1st Album' from 1973), Ghanean afrofunkster Rob ('Funky Rob Way'), and a compilation of mid to late 70s African Soul from Burkina-Faso, 'Bambara Mystic Soul'). Which brings us to 2012 and another masterful must-listen for all the ears looking out for some tropical-but-different kind of sounds, 'The Bariba Sound' from Le Super Borgou de Parakou in north-east Benin… Now comes a new compilation of obscure tropical Colombian music jewels from the 1960s to the 1980s, 'Diabos Del Ritmo', for which we went to Frankfurt to meet Samy for an upcoming portrait to be published on Paris DJs soon. The double CD, quadruple vinyl set was just released, and we should be receiving our records anytime now so stay connected for the review… A few weeks ago we had the excellent surprise of receiving from Samy a message saying 'look at this artcover for a mix we prepared for Paris DJs and my new record's release this week, music will be coming your way soon'. The mix followed a few days later, sent by DJ PepeSol from the Sabrosa Sound Sistema in Brisbane, Australia, who describes it like this: 'A conclusive mix by Sabrosa Son Sistema's, PepeSol, hailing from the Sub Tropical continent of Australia focused on the Afro leanings of the sounds from Colombia's northern Coastline and in celebration of the anticipated Analog Africa release 'Los Diablos Del Ritmo'. From the rich harmonics of Andres Landero's Hohner accordion followed by deep Afro bass lines signature to 'La Costa', this is a mix that ducks and weaves the back streets of a Colombian soundscape, an ode to the bubbling Colombian melting pot.' - DJ Pepesol Fully mastered by Grant Phabao in Paris, this mix is definitively an international collaborative work and number 397 in our podcast of mixes. We're trying to prep a few surprises for our 3 last mixes, since - as you might have heard about if you follow us on Facebook - mix #400 will be our last one… Tracklisting : sorry no info… Credits : Artwork, selection and mix by DJ PepeSol (sabrosa.com.au) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Links : Analog Africa : official | blogspot | discogs | facebook | juno | parisdjs | soundcloud | youtube DJ PepeSol : official | facebook | soundcloud Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | juno | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents the melody-driven sound of Marco Benvento (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-11-15 A new generation of keyboard players rose in the 90s starting with, of course, John Medeski (from Medeski, Martin and Wood), the undisputed king, the Jimi Hendrix of keyboards, but also Robert Walter (from The Greyboy Allstars), Brian Haas (from Jacob Fred Jazz Oddyssey), Page McConnell (from Phish), or Kyle Hollingsworth (from The String Cheese Incident)… Then came the 2000s with Marco Benevento, one half of the Benevento/Russo Duo, co-founder of <>The Royal Potato Family label, and heir to Medeski's throne. Marco is beyond talented, he played with so many different bands doing so many different styles, from straight forward jazz, to tripped-out jamband crazyness. Even funk, rock, reggae… nothing can resists his themes and melody-driven lines, tugging at your heartstrings like none other, with or without distorsion! Marco's been a regular on the New York City contemporary, experimental jazz scene for years. He's performed with countless musicians including Matt Chamberlain, Charlie Hunter, John Medeski, Mike Gordon, Trey Anastasio, Eric Krasno, Wayne Krantz, John Ellis, Dave Dreiwitz, Marc Friedman, Reed Mathis, Bobby Previte, Ari Hoening, Terreon Gully, Brian Haas, DJ Olive, DJ Logic, Steven Bernsetin, Briggin Kraus, Lyrics Born, Mike Dillon, Les Claypool, Phil Lesh, Skerik, Johnny Vidacovich, Stanton Moore and others… We gathered his complete discography, from the Jazz Farmers beginnings in 2002 and the Benevento-Russo Duo years until 2006, the featurings on albums from Brian Mitchell, Trey Anastasio, Matt Trowbridge, Everyone Orchestra or A.C. Newman (among others), to the supergroups GRAB (Gordon, Russo, Anastasio, Benevento), Bustle In Your Hedgerow, Garage A Trois, Surprise Me Mr. Davis, and of course his amazing solo career ("Live At Tonic" in 2007, "Invisible Baby" in 2008, "Me Not Me" and "Live In NYC: The Sulivan Hall Residency" in 2009, "Between The Needles and Nightfall" in 2010 and "TigerFace" in 2012). After re-listening to that complete output, chronologically, the evolution in Marco Benevento's sound, the road he's taken with its twists and turns, always going forward, became more obvious, setting forth a vision for music that connects the dots between Medeski Martin and Wood, Arcade Fire, Tortoise, Brian Eno and Brad Mehldau. Yep, that unique! Here's our 45mn mixed introduction to Marco Benevento's music. We've also prepared a nice interview for you to read while listening to the mix - in english or en français!Get on the bus and enjoy the ride. Tracklisting : 01. Marco Benevento - Seems So Long Ago Nancy (from 'Me Not Me' album, 2009 / The Royal Potato Family) 02. Garage A Trois - Dory's Day Out (from 'Power Patriot' album, 2009 / The Royal Potato Family) 03. Nostalgia 77 feat. Josa Peit - Simmerdown (Grant Phabao Remix feat. Marco Benevento) (from Paris DJs 'Virtual Releases' series, 2012 / Paris DJs) 04. Marco Benevento - Coffee Cold (from 'Bene Live: April 2011' compilation, 2011 / The Royal Potato Family) 05. Garage A Trois - Assault On Precinct 13 (from 'Always Be Happy, But Stay Evil' album, 2011 / The Royal Potato Family) 06. Marco Benevento - Music Is Still Secret (from 'Between The Needles and Nightfall' album, 2010 / The Royal Potato Family) 07. The Benevento/Russo Duo - Sunny's Song (from 'Best Reason To Buy The Sun' album, 2005 / Ropeadope) 08. Marco Benevento - The Night Before October (from 'Live At Tonic' album, 2007 / Ropeadope) 09. Marco Benevento - The Real Morning Party (from 'Invisible Baby' album, 2008 / Hyena) 10. Marco Benevento - Fireworks (from 'TigerFace' album, 2012 / The Royal Potato Family) All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected by Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com) Mix and audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Marco Benevento : official | bandcamp | discogs | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtube The Royal Potato Family : official | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | juno | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Todd Simon - The United States of Dub (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-11-01 Todd Simon is a trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and performer living and working in sunny Los Angeles, CA. Todd has found a niche providing soulful horn and string sounds for countless projects, many of which have been featured on Paris DJs: The Echocentrics, Connie Price & the Keystones, the Quantic Soul Orchestra, Antibalas, Clutchy Hopkins, Madlib's Sound Directions, El Michels Affair, The Lions, Ocote Soul Sounds, Spanky Wilson, Breakestra, Flying Lotus, Mochilla Timeless with Mulatu Astatke and Arthur Verocai, Sugarman 3, Orgone, Nickodemus, Ohmega Watts, Amayo's Fu-Arkist-Ra, N.A.S.A., Mayer Hawthorne... His current projects include Adrian Younge's Venice Dawn, The Decoders, Todd Simon's Ethio-Cali Ensemble, and upcoming albums of The Delfonics, Ghostface Killah, CSS, Rhye and Quadron. Following-up on our open invitation in the Clutchy Hopkins interview that never happened, Todd contacted us saying "I'd love to compile a specially-themed dj mix for you (as mentioned in the Clutchy interview, figure out a theme and I'll hook you all up!!!". We asked him if he was into the current American Dub and Reggae scene… Well Todd did a real investigative work, adding some information on each track he picked, and we had the full thing illustrated by our man Ben Hito, for your aural and visual pleasure. I've been following posts and releases from Paris DJs for quite some time. Their eclectic tastes in World Music, DJ culture and new music have been a great resource for me over the years. Although I'm not that proud of the country I reside in, the US does supply some great Dub sounds. 'The United States of Dub' is a collection that features rarities only found on vinyl, brand new recordings that are finally being leaked, versions that might have been looked over and tracks that I've dug up from my vaults. Some of America's best Dub producers are showcased on this mix representing a sound that pays respect to Jamaica and the UK. One might not look to the US for Dub, but hopefully after listening to this mix you might want to dig deeper. (Todd Simon) Tracklisting : 01. NeXt LeVeL Productions - Yabby You Tribute (unreleased) info 02. Jazzanova feat. Paul Randolph - I Human (Jeremy Sole Dub) (from 'I Human feat. Paul Randolph (Jeremy Sole Remix)' 7 inch, 2012 / Sonar Kollektiv) info | buy 03. Strikkly Vikkly (Ticklah/Victor Rice) - Isso (from 'Redbud Dub 02' 7 inch, 2002 / Redbud) info (Ticklah) | info (V. Rice) | buy 04. Romanowski - Altar Dub (unreleased) info | buy 05. The Lions - Cumbia Del Leon (Freeformer Toddy T's Psycho NuFi Dub) (from 'White Label' digital compilation, 2008 / Ubiquity) info | buy 06. 4th Ave Rockers (Ticklah) with Ruffscott & Rob Symeonn - Move Along (from 'Hi-Fidelity Dub Sessions presents Roots Combination' album, 2001 / Guidance) info 07. Peaking Lights - Cosmic Tides (from 'Lucifer' album, 2012 / Mexican Summer) info | buy 08. NeXt LeVeL Productions - Juicy Skank (unreleased) info 09. The Simple Citizens - Breakfast Dub (from 'Early Morning' album, 2008 / self-released) info 10. Freeformer vs. Ticklah vs. Dub Is A Weapon - Journey Dub (exclusive for Paris DJs - features members of Antibalas, Dub Is A Weapon, The Lions, The Decoders…) info 11. Roger Rivas - Organ Shakedown (from 'Organ Versions Vol. 1' digital album, 2009 / self-released) info/download Total time : 43:14 A track-by-track commentary and all the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by Todd Simon (toddsimonmusic.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Todd Simon : official | discogs | facebook | myspace | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | juno | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

The Herbaliser - 1 to 7 DJ Mix (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-10-18 We're happy to celebrate the release of The Herbaliser's 7th album There Were Seven (out this month on Department H and playlisted on Paris DJs last June) with an exclusive mix of 7 killer tracks (hence the "1to7 DJ Mix" title) selected and blended by Ollie Teeba…With their new album of heavy and psychedelic Hip Hop, Funk and Jazz, The Herbaliser consolidate their '21st Century Blaxploitation Masters' title (or should we say reign?). So don't miss their show with the full band, quite an exceptional treat on stage, they will for example be playing at La Gaité Lyrique in Paris on November 5th, a perfect occasion to buy directly from the band the hand screen-printed limited deluxe edition vinyl (check the photos on DJ Food's site!). Until then, enjoy this amazing blend of hip hop bangers! Tracklisting : 01. Public Enemy - Public Enemy Number 1 (from 'Yo! Bum Rush The Show' album, 1987 / Def Jam) info | buy 02. Chubb Rock - Just the 2 of Us (from 'The One' album, 1991 / Select) info | buy 03. 3rd Bass - 3 Strikes 5000 (from 'Derelicts Of Dialect' album, 1991 / Def Jam) info | buy 04. SPOX Ph-D (DJ Spinna + Oxygen) - Four Times Raw feat. Sadat X, Diamond D and Kurious (from 'Brilliance' 7 inch, 2011 / Correct Technique) info | buy 05. Diamond - 5 Fingas of Death feat. Fat Joe, Big L, Lord Finesse and A.G. (from 'Hatred, Passions And Infidelity' album, 1997 / Mercury) info | buy 06. Galliano and the Jazz Renegades - Six Sharp Fists (from 'Acid Jazz And Other Illicit Grooves ' compilation, 1988 / Acid Jazz) info | buy 07. Apathy - It Takes A Seven Nation Army To Hold Us Back featu. Emilio Lopez (from 'Where's Your Album', album, 2005 / Demigodz Entertainment) info | buy Total time : 30:08 All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by Ollie Teeba from the The Herbaliser (theherbaliser.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) Links : The Herbaliser : official | facebook | flickr | juno | parisdjs | soundcloud | tumblr | twitter | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | juno | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Blues Ain't Nothin' But A Low-Down Shakin' Chill (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-10-14 This mix started as a monthly Bag of Goodies, checking the stack of new records and the playlist of digital downloads we received during the past month. Then a trend emerged, some overall bluesy feeling that permeated many of those new albums and singles. We gradually got deep into a 21st century blues kind of vibe, through many music styles. One can wonder if the global economic crisis might be affecting today's music producers… or if it's just the rise of another cycle in music trends? There was a huge rock copycats period, new wave hit electro music quite hard before it went nu disco on many, and hip hop has gone mainstream. That was the late 70s and the whole 80s all over again. So what's next? A comeback of mid-1990s trip-hop? Well at Paris DJs we just call it the Blues. Nothin' but a low-down shakin' chill. Kid Koala just released a full album of scratching blues trickery on Ninja Tune. Meshell Ndegeocello's going back to her roots with an album of Nina Simone covers. Menahan Street Band gem of a second album is music to an unreleased Sergio Leone western starring the Wu Tang set in 1992 as their leader Thomas Brenneck puts it. Former Metronomy-member Gabriel Stebbing returns to the scene as Night Works with a plaintive and soulful R&B ballad. Grant Phabao filters the southern-fried, psychedelic funk of Adrian Quesada's The Echocentrics through Jamaican gospel. Hidden Orchestra reinvents chill-out with their textural groove and head-nodding experiences. Doctor L notes that We Got Lost along the way and goes back to folk/blues songs with his unique trippy style. Lukid amazes with his soulful/ambient electronic pop. Ghana-based singer/songwriter Andrew Ashong enlists the help of Detroit techno/Chicago sound sculptor Theo Parrish for some romantic beats and soulful ballads. Singer/songwriter Jesse Boykins III and producer/emcee Melo-X join forces as Zulu Guru, bringing together a new electronic sound rooted in soul and blues. Studio One veteran Carlton Livingston starts putting on his soulful reggae songs some soul jazz dressings thanks to Parisian sound master Grant Phabao. And jazz drummer Karriem Riggins pays tribute to James 'J Dilla' Yancey's percussive blend of cosmic soul… Do you feel it? Tracklisting : 01. Kid Koala - 5 bit Blues (from '12 bit Blues' album, 2012 / Ninja Tune) info | buy 02. Meshell Ndegeocello - To Be Young, Gifted and Black feat. Cody ChestnuTT (from 'Pour Une Ame Souveraine - A Dedication to Nina Simone' album, 2012 / Naive) info | buy 03. Menahan Street Band - Three Faces (from 'The Crossing' album, 2012 / Daptone) info | buy 04. Night Works - I Tried So Hard (from 'I Tried So Hard' 12 inch, 2012 / Loose Lips) info | buy 05. The Echocentrics - Don Alejo (Grant Phabao Remix) (from 'The Echocentrics Remixes' 12 inch, 2012 / Ubiquity) info | buy 06. Hidden Orchestra - Vorka (from Archipelago' album, 2012 / Tru Thoughts) info | buy 07. Doctor L - Come On Over feat. Robert 'Chicken' Burke (from 'We Got Lost' album, 2012 / Comet) info | buy 08. Lukid - Bless My Heart (from 'Lonely At The Top' album, 2012 / Werkdiscs) info | buy 09. Andrew Ashong - Flowers feat. Theo Parrish (from 'Flowers EP' 12 inch, 2012 / Sound Signature) info | buy 10. Zulu Guru (Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X) - The Perfect Blues (from 'Zulu Guru' album, 2012 / Ninja Tune) info | buy 11. Grant Phabao & Carlton Livingston - Could Be Bitter (Jazz Rework) (from 'Could Be Bitter' digital single, 2012 / Paris DJs) info | buy 12. Karriem Riggins - J Dilla The Greatest (from 'Together' album, 2012 / Stones Throw) info | buy Total time : 50:18 All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected by Grant Phabao and Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com) with the help of Jais/Fred/DJ Oof and Florence from Ping Pong Promotion (pingpong.fr) Mix and audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ping Pong Promotion : official | facebook | myspace | mixcloud | soundcloud | twitter

Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Afro Spectacular Vol.4 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-09-19 This 4th volume of Paris DJs' Spectacular series assembles once again new cool afro grooves from the international scene, with tracks coming from all over the place: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Congo, Denmark, Ehtiopia, France, Ghana, Hungary, Mali, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, UK, and, of course, lots of band from the USA where the Afro fever has now risen to new heights after the success of the Fela musical. Djouls has been digging once again for months, carefully selecting the best tracks from all the new and not so new bands out there playing African groovy music, including this time Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra, Alma Afrobeat Ensemble, Analogik, Antibalas, Brownout, Debo Band, Ebo Taylor, Getatchew Mekuria and The Ex, Hearts of Darkness, Imperial Tiger Orchestra, J-san and Big Mean, Jungle By Night, King Porter Stomp, KonKoma, Kwame Afrovibes, London Afrobeat Collective, Ocote Soul Sounds, Orgone, Papa Chango, Piper Street Sound and Dialect Trio, Samuel Yirga, Staff Benda Bilili, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Qualitons, The Souljazz Orchestra, The Sway Machinery featuring Khaira Arby, Toumani Diabates Symmetric Orchestra and Underground System Afrobeat. Add to that selection some very cool Afro tracks from Latin, Funk or Pop artists such as Brownout, Combo de la Musica, Connie Price and The Keystones, Criolo, Damn!, King Porter Stomp, Orgone, Rubblebucket and The Impellers, give it to Grant Phabao to masterfully mix the whole thing down, and you have nearly 3 new hours of 21st century Afro music to trip out, chill on or dance to! Still available : Vol.0, Vol.1, Vol.2 and Vol.3. Tracklisting : 01. Ocote Soul Sounds - Primavera (from 'Taurus' album, 2011 / ESL Music) info | buy 02. Orgone - Shopping Spree (from 'Killion Vaults' album, 2010 / Ubiquity) info | buy 03. Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra - Hip Hop Definition (from 'Last Odyssey' album, 2012 / Ubiquity) info | buy 04. Samuel Yirga - Abet Abet (from 'Hagere' album, 2011 / Real World) info | buy 05. J-san and Big Mean - Meet Your Maker (from 'Warrior' album, 2012 / self-released) info/buy 06. Getatchew Mekuria and The Ex and Friends - Ambassel (from 'Y'Anbessaw Tezeta' album, 2012 / Terp) info/buy 07. Analogik - Lantchi (from 'New Seeland' album, 2012 / Jenka Music) info | buy 08. Imperial Tiger Orchestra - Lale Lale (from 'Lale Lale' single, 2010 / B-Soul Records) info | buy 09. The Qualitons - Fulcimpa (from 'Rolling The Bones' 7 inch, 2012 / Tramp) info | buy 10. Debo Band - Tenesh Kelbe Lay (from 'Debo Band' album, 2012 / Sub Pop) info | buy 11. Connie Price and The Keystones - Double Dutch (from 'Wildflowers' album, 2004 / Now-Again) info | buy 12. Papa Chango - The Mantis (from 'The Matador' album, 2012 / General Film Music) info | buy 13. Brownout - Rub A Dub (from 'Oozy' album, 2012 / Nat Geo Music) info | buy 14. Alma Afrobeat Ensemble - The Fight Is In The Streets (DJ Floro and Oscar Martos Mix) (from 'Toubab Re-Souled' album, 2012 / self-released) info | buy 15. Orgone - Cali Fever (from 'Cali Fever' album, 2010 / Ubiquity) info | buy 16. The Impellers - Pon Lo Afuera (from 'This Is Not A Drill' album, 2012 / Legere Recordings) info | buy 17. Rob - Make It Fast, Make It Slow vs AZ feat. Ghostface Killah and Raekwon - New York (Ghostfunk Mashup) (from 'Ghostfunk' album, 2011 / self-released) info 18. The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra - Future Africa (from 'Do Anything Go Anywhere' album, 2010 / self-released) info | buy 19. King Porter Stomp - Mama Needs A Hand (from 'Shuffle' album, 2012 / Comm:unitysounds) info | buy 20. Kwame Afrovibes - Let's Go (from 'Let's Go' album, 2012 / self-released) info 21. Hearts of Darkness - Come Forward (from 'Shelf Life' album, 2012 / Shipshape Music) info/buy 22. Damn! - African-Scanian Music Continuum Rerouted (from 'Youth Style' album, 2004 / Raw Fusion) info | buy 23. Antibalas - The Ratcatcher (from 'Antibalas' album, 2012 / Daptone) info | buy 24. Piper Street Sound and Dialect Trio - Detroit (from 'Dialectical Immaterialism' album, 2012 / self-released) info | buy 25. Jungle By Night - Cyclin' (from 'Hidden' album, 2012 / Kindred Spirits) info | buy 26. Underground System Afrobeat - B.O.B. (from 'The B.O.B. EP (Bootyshake Outbreak)' single, 2012 / self-released) info | buy 27. The Souljazz Orchestra - Serve and Protect (from 'Solidarity' album, 2012 / Strut) info | buy 28. London Afrobeat Collective - Occupy (from 'Occupy' single, 2012 / self-released) info | buy 29. Rubblebucket - Bikes (from 'Rubblebucket' album, 2009 / self-released) info | buy 30. Combo de la Musica - Angola (from 'Why EP', 2012 / Mr Keif Records) info | buy 31. KonKoma - Handkerchief (from 'KonKoma' album, 2012 / Soundway) info | buy 32. The Sway Machinery featuring Khaira Arby - Gawad Teriamou (from 'Gawad Teriamou' 7 inch, 2011 / Electric Cowbell) info | buy 33. Toumani Diabate's Symmetric Orchestra - Salsa (f

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Bag Of Goodies Vol.12 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-09-09 Hot on the heels of our August 2012 playlist of records we received during the pastmonth, here's its companion mix and final volume in the Bag of Goodies series. Final? Don't worry, our founders Djouls and Loik will be back next month with a brand new serialized concept - but shh! more about that later… This 12th volume, more than one hour long, covers many grounds, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Cumbia, Jazz, Salsa, Boogaloo, Bollywood and even a piece of Disco action right in the middle! Lots of great stuff just released or happening very soon, we hope you'll enjoy this monthly 21st Century Digging selection. Tracklisting : 01. Bob and Gene featuring The Inversions - I Can't Stand These Lonely Nights (from 'I Can't Stand These Lonely Nights' 7 inch, 2012 / Daptone Records) info | buy 02. Sputnik-1 - 50.000 Lightyears (from '50,000 Lightyears' 7 inch, 2012 / Ubiquity Records) info | buy 03. Dialect Trio - Cumbiaruss (from 'Dialect Trio EP', 2011 / self-released) info | buy 04. Roots Manuva - Witness (Benji Boko Remix) (from 'Remixes - Vol.1' compilation, 2012 / self-released) info 05. The Cactus Channel - The Colour Of Don Don (from 'Haptics' album, 2012 / HopeStreet Recordings) info | buy 06. Menahan Street Band - Slight Of Hand (from 'The Crossing' album, 2012 / Daptone) info | buy 07. Roy Porter Sound Machine - Party Time (from 'The Story Of' compilation, 2012 / Tramp Records) info | buy 08. Pigmeat Markham - We Got The Number (from 'Ancestors Of Rap' compilation, 2012 / Tramp Records) info | 2LP | CD | Digital 09. Cilantro Boombox - La Batalla (feat. Federico Pacheco) (from 'Cilantro Boombox' album, 2012 / self-released) info 10. Superpendejos - Princes De La Cumbia (Fort Knox Five Remix) (from 'Ya Sta Aqui EP' single, 2012 / Urbanworld) info | buy 11. Kylie Auldist - Changes (from 'Still Life' album, 2012 / Tru Thoughts) info | buy 12. The Soul Surfers - Doin' The Rasklad (from 'Doin' The Rasklad' 7 inch, 2012 / Ubiquity) info | buy 13. The Souljazz Orchestra - Ya Basta (from 'Solidarity' album, 2012 / Strut) info | buy 14. The Park and Happy Mayfield starring Darondo - Burnin' Up (from 'Silver Cloud Time Machine' 7 inch, 2012 / Different Fur) info | buy 15. Liam Bailey - Please Love Me (from 'Please Love Me' 7 inch, 2012 / Truth and Soul) info | buy 16. Orquesta El Macabeo - El Sueno (from 'El Sueno' 7 inch, 2012 / Electric Cowbell) info | buy 17. Chico Trujillo - Caleta Vargas (from 'Gran Pecador' 7 inch, 2012 / Electric Cowbell) info | buy 18. Mankoora - Boogaloo Tormenta (from 'El Loco' 7 inch, 2012 / Hiperbole) info | buy 19. The Bombay Royale - You Me Bullet Love (from 'You Me Bullet Love' album, 2012 / HopeStreet Recordings) info | buy Total time : 67:58 All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected by Djouls and Loik (parisdjs.com) Mix and audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Soulist is Molesting Laura (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-09-06 Last year we started talking with DJ Soulist about him preparing a jazzy, soulful, deep and groovy mix of covers for our Molesting Laura series. Early february he told us 'next week'. Let's make it short and a few emails later we were in June, and only 20 minutes of this mix were ready. Soulist never stops between his DJ gigs, the What The funk parties, the Souleance records and gigs with Fulgeance… Mid-july he told us he was only 2 tracks short and finally mid-august he finally sent us this marvelous, nearly one year in the making, 11 track selection. We'll let you recognize who penned the tracks covered here, it's mostly classics you should easily relate to! Tracklisting : 01. ‪Esther Phillips - And I Love Him‬ 02. Sam Cooke - Summertime 03. Curtis Mayfield - Hard Times 04. The Professionals - The Godfather 05. ‪The Mad Lads - Get Out Of My Life, Woman‬ 06. Etta James - Leave Your Hat On 07. Betty Chung - Bang Bang 08. Sharon Cash - Fever 09. Helen Reddy - Hit The Road Jack 10. Georgie Fame - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag 11. Ken Parker - A Change Is Gonna Come Total time : 31:32 Credits : Selected by Soulist (soundcloud.com/dj-soulist) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) Links : Soulist : facebook | souldcloud | twitter Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Loik - Housey Vibes Summer 2012 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-09-02 A sunshine housey vibes mix by Paris DJs co-founder Loik Dury, for a cool and warming end of summer. A slow burner for sure! Tracklisting : 01. Daniel Lucas - Get It On (from 'You Can't Fight' EP, 2011 / Mister Mistery) info | buy 02. Uncle O - Mecanica (from upcoming Savage Beasts' EP, 2012 / Black Frog Enterainment) info 03. Mic Newman - Live East (Original Mix) (from 'Live East Die Young' EP, 20:20 Vision / 2011) info | buy 04. Apedroid - Brotherman (Original Mix) (from 'Banana Beats' EP, 2012 / Timewarp) info | buy 05. Henrik Schwarz & Kuniyuki Takahashi - Once Again (Henrik's Version) (from 'Once Again' EP, 2010 / Mule Musiq) info | buy 06. Fela Kuti - No Possible (Joystick Jay's Vulgar Distractions Edit) (from 'Edits' EP, 2011 / Disco Delicious) info | buy 07. Vernon & Dacosta - Wishing (from 'Certain Things' EP, 2010 / Great Lakes Audio) info | buy 08. The White Lamp - It's You (Ron Basejam Remix) (from 'It's You' EP, 2012 / Futureboogie Recordings) info | buy 09. Soul Clap - Lonely C (feat. Charles Levine) (from 'DJ Kicks Exclusives EP2', 2011 / !K7) info | buy Total time : 35:50 All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by Loik Dury (kraked.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a photo taken in NYC by Loik Links : Loik : official | facebook | souldcloud | twitter | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Quantic - Cumbia 78 RPM (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-08-28 To conclude Soundway Records' 10th anniversary celebration on Paris DJs all summer long, special guest Will Holland a.k.a. Quantic has prepared a unique and stylish mix of 78 RPM Colombian Cumbia! The famous producer/musician & DJ based out of his Cali, Colombia studio, Sonido del Valle, never stops working and touring. Hot on the heels of his impressive Original Sound of Cumbia compilation of colombian Cumbia & Porro 1948-1979 (Soundway), he put out earlier this year a marvelous collaboration album with Alice Russell Look Around The Corner (Tru Thoughts), and launched this summer the new all-star Colombian band Ondatrópica, with Mario Galeano of Frente Cumbiero. Their debut album was released this summer on Soundway Records. Thanks to Joss Yerbury at Kartel Creative for helping us build this series of 4 mixes. Happy 10 years to Soundway Records, let's hope for more decades like this first ones! You can still enjoy Chris Menist' Leftfield Sunshine mix, Batida's Tirei O Chapéu mixtape, or Miles Cleret's Nigerian Rock selection. Thanks again to all for participating. Sorry no tracklisting Total time : 26:21 Credits : Selected and mixed by Quantic (quantic.org) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork layout by Djouls (Djouls.com) sampling the back cover from 'The Original Sound of Cumbia' LP by Lewis Heriz (lewisheriz.com) Links : Quantic : official | discogs | facebook | myspace | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | vimeo | youtube Soundway Records : official site | discogs | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - 21st Century Hammond Vol.1 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-08-21 Forget about Jimmy Smith, Reuben Wilson, Jimmy McGriff or Dr. Lonnie Smith for a while and meet the new masters of the Hammond B3 in this often violent, mean and sick mix. Those prestigious ancestors' disciples are called Raphael Wressnig, Mike Mangan, Bruce Cohen, Joe Doria or Guillaume Métenier. From USA to Austria and France, they carry on the great soul jazz tradition (mostly in trio formulas) with super heavy hammond sounds. Tracklisting : 01. 00:00 Crack Sabbath - Powerhouse (From 'Bar Slut', 2004 / Not On Label) info | buy 02. 06:39 House of Diablo - Swingin' In The Dungeon (From 'House of Diablo' album, 2005 / House Of Diablo) info 03. 11:35 Big Fun 3 - Boiled Hippos (From 'Big Fun 3' album, 2010 / Ropeadope) info | buy 04. 19:40 The City Champs - Ricky's Rant (From 'The Set-Up' album, 2010 / Electraphonic) info | buy 05. 24:20 Mike Mangan's Big Organ Trio - Fly In The Ointment (From 'Unwound' album, 2010 / MMBOT Music) info | buy 06. 29:50 Soul Sugar - Minor Mood (From 'Nothing But The Truth' album, 2009 / Freestyle) info | buy 07. 36:22 Trio Valore - El Compadre (From 'Return Of The Iron Monkey' album, 2008 / Record Kicks) info | buy 08. 39:34 Raphael Wressnig's Organic Trio - Exit S oul-Ville (From 'Cut A Little Deeper On The Funk' album, 2009 / Zyx Records) info 09. 46:55 McTuff - Grump (From 'Volume 2-After The Show' album, 2011 / Joe Doria Music) info 10. 51:41 Medeski, Martin and Wood - Illmoan (From '20' album, 2011 / Indirecto Records) ) info Total Time: 58:21 All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by Nicolas Ragonneau from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Chris Menist - Leftfield Sunshine (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-08-18 Chris Menist is already a legend in our books with his mind-blowing Thai compilations on Soundway Records and Finders Keepers. We had the chance to invite him in April 2011 to celebrate his Sound of Siam and Thai? Dai comps and he gladly accepted our invitation to celebrate Soundway Records 10th anniversary with a new exclusive mix. "It's a kind of left field-tropical selection, featuring quite a few artists Soundway have had on their records over the years, but with different tracks by them, not the ones that were compiled necessarily. Hope it's a fitting nod to the label's 10th year." says Chris. Enjoy this dish of rare world grooves! Tracklisting : 01. Baden Powell - Cegos Do Nordeste (from 'Canto On Guitar' album, 1971 / MPS) info | buy 02. Edzayawa - Naa Korle (from 'Projection One' album, 1973 / EMI Nigeria) info | buy 03. Otarus - Okuanibo (from 'Otarus' album, 1970s / EMI Nigeria) info 04. City Boys Band - Abrabo Ye Ntoboas ((from 'Odo da Baabi, Rainbow' album, 1976 / Diram) info 05. Anzala Dolor Velo - Soulage (from 'Anzala, Dolor, Velo' 197? / Aux Ondes Disques Celini) 06. Les Pachas - Afro Pacha (from 'Solitude' album, 1973 / Macaya) info 07. Kante Manfla - Keleya (from 'Keleya' 7 inch, 1969 / Djima) info 08. Sir Victor Uwaifo - Ogieni (Ekassa 17) ('from 'Ekassa - Modern Music Of African Folklore' album, 1972 / Philips Nigeria) info | buy 09. Kwanjit Sripachan - Tam Boon Kan Terd (from 'Tam Boon Kan Terd' 7 inch / Two Birds) 10. Ang Kanang Kunchai - Lam Plearn Pattana (from Star Records LP) 11. Kugiran Kilat - Asilin (from Life LP) 12. Black Star Musical Club - Nakueleza Azizi (from 7 inch / Melodica) info 13. Fangool - Mariama (from 'Fangool' album, 1980 / Discafrique) 14. Makka Bees - Fire! (from 'Nation Fiddler' 7 inch, 1977 / Congo) Total time : 58:18 All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by Chris Menist (soundwayrecords.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork layout by Djouls (Djouls.com) Links : Chris Menist : official | discogs | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter Soundway Records : official site | discogs | facebook | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube