This slab of Deep House goodness goes out to my man Sabeloog De-Gama in South Africa, a faithful supporter and Facebook chat friend, and one of the cats I came up with in the game back in the 80's, William Harris (aka "Grove" aka DJ JackieMoon), who's making a resurgence in the DJ realm. Y'all better be on the lookout for him; check for him on Soundcloud. And PLEASE leave a comment letting know that you're checkin' for me too!! Lastly, the name of the set comes from my wife-to-be Shea's love for this fruit and a story that I honestly cannot remember fully right now; all I know is that when I wrote the title down at the time it made perfect sense...

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TRACK LISTING -

1] TAKE ME TO A PLACE {Fanatix Mix} - REEL SOUL feat. DAEMON (RICANSTRUCTION, NYC)
2] BODY MOVE - RICK PRESTON (VIVA, SEATTLE)
3] INTO YOU {MuthaFunakz Mix} - DANNY CLARK & JAY BENHAM feat. CARLA PRATHER (SOLID GROUND, UK)
4] CRUSADER - SONS OF DAVID (PANTHER, UK)
5] KLETSMARIET - K'BONUS (LOVEMONK, EU)
6] GREY CLOUDS - THE RURALS (PENG, UK)
7] DEFUNKT - C PEN & JT DONALDSON (BEATNONSTOP, LOS ANGELES)
8] IT'S YOU - KERRI CHANDLER (KING STREET, NYC)
9] BABY BLUE {Joey Musaphia Rebirth Remix} - EMILIANA TORRINI (ONE LITTLE INDIAN, UK)
10] GONE DAFT {DJ Sneak remix} - KRUSE & NURNBERG (SLIP 'N' SLIDE, UK)
11] LOWDOWN N BLUE - THE SOUND DIGGERS (SPATULA, CHICAGO)
*BONUS TRACK*
12] LEAF DANCERS - FLYING LOTUS feat. ANDREYA TRIANA (BROWNSWOOD, LONDON)

This VERY long-awaited podcast goes out to my beloved wife-to-be, Shea Rousselle, as the title comes from a conversation we had on her birthday this year when she said that too many people convince themselves that life is supposed to be about these two things. I also conceived this mix on that same date, her 35th year on this earth. Lastly, keep an eye out for my new company, CONCRETE MUSIC GROUP, which is the reason for my long layoff. When the site launches I'll make sure to let y'all know; BIG THINGS ON THE WAY!!!! big grin" /> Oh, and the bonus track is something my fiancee feels very strongly about, and we all should too.

This one goes out to my girl Ellen Nylen ("Lady Miss Elle") and my man Daniel Barker, to faithful supporter who've let it be known they got my back with what I'm puttin' down here in these podcasts. This set has more vocal samples and some spoken word along with some energetic, funky tracks and some nice vocals. This'll get your day goin' if you need a boost!! Oh, and if you're wondering how the image attached to this mix is related to the title, make sure to watch the movie KINKY BOOTS. Great film.

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TRACK LISTING -

1] TAPED CAP BOOGIE - GREEN FRIDGE (ESTEREO, UK)
2] TRIBUTE - JULIEN JABRE (BASIC, FRANCE)
3] CELEBRATION {95 North remix} - BLAK BEAT NIKS (LARGE, CHICAGO)
4] THE EYE TATTOO - DICK DICKLER {bka KERRI CHANDLER} (MAX TRAX, NYC)
5] TOUCH ME {Greedy Bass Hit Dub} - MARK GRANT (CAJUAL, CHICAGO)
6] IMAGINATION - DJ MOTION & SEAN MICHAELS (MN8, CHICAGO)
7] DREAMER - MAGIC FUNK (EU WHITE LABEL)
8] TITLE UNKNOWN - OMAR S (OASIS #1, DETROIT)
9] OUR MUSIC - TRACKHEADZ (DNH, TORONTO)
10] SET ME FREE {Birchy's Groove} - DOC MARTIN (SHABOOM, UK)
11] ENJOY {Alex Martinez Remix} - FORMATION SOUL feat. NOVA STARR (CENTRIC, UK)
*BONUS TRACK*
12] HEAVEN SENT - DONNIE (GIANT STEP, NYC)

This set is dedicated to the passing of one of my most loyal fans dating back to my college days, Lewis Wright, may he rest in peace. It also goes out to any and everybody that showed me love and support during the Purdue/TA Tom's days, when I first began to formulate my style. This set is one of my usual mixtures of old and new Deep House. Enjoy.

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TRACK LISTING -

1] Calma - Nova Frontiera (z, Uk)
2] Make It Alright {main Vox} - Lenny Fontana Feat. Joi Cardwell (stalwart, France)
3] Oozin - The Rurals (idea, Uk)
4] In The Sunshine {romatt's Deep Khord Mix} - Shawnee Taylor (king Street, Nyc)
5] Title Unknown - Artist Unknown (sense Promo, Uk)
6] Prisoner {maw Dub} - All Blue (wea Uk)
7] Happiness {soul Dhamma Remix} - Sylk 130 Feat. Alma Horton (ovum, Philadelphia)
8] ...as Life - Luke Solomon & Justin Harris (large, Chicago)
9] Don't You Feel It {club Mix} - Sixth Sense Aka Victor Simonelli & Tommy Musto (sub-urban, Nyc)
10] Be Naughty {dubby Mix} - Plinka (lemon, Eu)
11] Kissing Strangers (frankie Feliciano Vocal Mix} - Ralf Gum Feat. Monique Bingham (gogo Music, Germany)
12] Shimmering Stars {rulers Of The Deep Remix} - Jakatta (z, Uk)
13] Face In The Crowd - Dj Assassin (cross-section, Uk)
14] Deep Burnt - Pepe Bradock (kif, France)

This funky, garage-y, slightly sleazy set goes out to 3 of my biggest supporters, FRANK LAWRENCE SHILLINGFORD, DIGGA and SIFISO KHUMALO. Your positive comments and constant support are MUCH appreciated. That's what keeps me doin' what I do on 2 turntables, ALL VINYL, ALL THE TIME. And by the way, I do NOT digitally alter or edit ANY of my mixes, which will be evident when a couple of records skip at the end of this mix. LOL!! Hey, skills are skills baby.

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TRACK LISTING -

1] THE BRIGHTER SIDE {Percussion Vocal Mix} - VERSION (MISO, EU)
2] CONFUSED - ABICAHSOUL (EARTHRUMENTAL MUSIC, FRANCE)
3] FEELIN WHO YOU ARE {Trippin Vocal Dub} - PEVEN EVERETT (TRIPPIN, UK)
4] ALRIGHT {Art Of Tones remix} - ARTIST UNKNOWN (ART OF TONES, EU)
5] HEAVY ROMANCE - ARON FRIEDMAN & JASON LANOX (BANGBANG, AMSTERDAM)
6] HE DID IT {Main Vocal Mix} - HARLEY & MUSCLE (DISTANT MUSIC, NYC)
7] GOT THE BUG {Bettina's Mix} - BOUGIE SOLITERRE (SFERE, US)
8] NUMERO UNO - CLEPTO-MANIACS 2 (SOULFURIC TRAX, NYC)
9] FREEDOM TO LOVE {Yam Who? Rework}- INCOGNITO (DOME, UK)
10] IN YOUR EYES {Tensnake Remix} - TOBY TOBIAS (REKIDS, UK)
11] FLY AWAY {Roy Davis Jr.'s ChiTown Dub} - CHILDREN OF PLANET EARTH (HIPBONE, NYC)
12] HOW'S LIFE? {Cilla Collabo remix} - THE SOCIETY feat. OVASOUL7 (NITEGROOVES, NYC)
*BONUS TRACK*
13] SHOULDA - GENO YOUNG (CHOCOLATESTAR MUSIC, DALLAS)

This one goes out to those that recognize that the beauty of very well made Deep House is its timelessness. It doesn't play itself out like other forms of music can. PERIOD. This is why those that love have loved it from the first time it hit their heart. I got a lotta years in dating back to the disco days of my youth. What about you?

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TRACK LISTING -

1] Chelsea Hotel Blues - Yogi Haughton & The Horns Of East Harlem (imperial, Uk)
2] I Gravitate 2 U - Alexander East (aroma, Belgium)
3] For The Love Of Heaven {west Nyc Moody Dub} - Kerri Chandler (large, Chicago)
4] Runnin\' Away {les Crees Path} - Glenn Turner (hipbone, Nyc)
5] Wishing You Were Here {joey Negro Extended Mix} - Blaze (slip \'n\' Slide, Uk)
6] Questions - The Rurals (peng, Uk)
7] This Rhythm, This Dance - Jt Donaldson & Cpen (lowdown, Seattle)
8] Smile {da Deepah Dub} - Jasper Street Company (basement Boys, Baltimore)
9] Fever For Life {matty\'s Ii Deep Mix} - Fingercuffs (83 West, Toronto)
10] Run {version 3} - Shake The Dog Feat. Monique Bingham (syammusic, Nyc)
11] Inspiration {timmy Regisford & Adam Rios Remix} - Peven Everett (tribe, Uk)
*bonus Track*
12] Pave A New Road - Eric Roberson (blue Erro Soul, Washington Dc)

This set goes out to my boys David Adams and Brad Holland, two faithful supporters of my sound since the late 90's. And if you ever checked for me @ Smartbar during my 3-years monthly residency, this one goes out to you too. Great times.

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TRACKLISTING -

1] You\'ll Never Know - The Soul Renegades With Texas (in Demand, Uk)
2] Land 1 - Artist Unknown (back Up, France)
3] Enjoy {original} - Formation Soul Feat. Nova Starr (centric, Uk)
4] Pressure {fini Dolo Rework Instrumental} - Big Bang (arision, Uk)
5] Mistaken - Bakura Feat. Darien (especial, Osaka Japan)
6] Changing Times, Pt Ii - Jt Donaldson & Chris Penny (juice Bar, Chicago)
7] Bonafide {mood Ii Swing Mix} - Druw & Perez Feat. Don-e (soul Heaven, Uk)
8] The Realm {sunrise Mix} - Deep Architecture (niche Blue, Uk)
9] Holding On To Your Love {mood Ii Swing Dub} - Stephanie Cooke (king Street, Nyc)
10] North & Damen {johhny Fiasco\'s Willpower Remix} - Mazi (afterhours, Chicago)
11] Fly Away {16b Remix} - Mysterious People (yoshitoshi, Washington Dc)
*bonus Track*
12] Physical Presence - Level 42 (polydor London)

This is what my dude Scorpeze from Windimoto would call "a righteous groove". I send this one to him and my man Deique Bleu, the most deepest Househead in Da ATL.

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Tracklisting -

1] Let It Bloom {domu House Mix}- Ashley Thomas (wahwah45\'s, Uk)
2] Supernova {club Mix} - Nova Frontiera (z, Uk)
3] White Days 01 {remixer Unknown} - Fela Kuti (white Label, Eu)
4] The Love Feeling - Nickodemus Feat. Brian J Of The Zzthe Pimps Of Joytime (esl, Washington Dc)
5] Somalia - Victor Simonelli (emotive, Nyc)
6] Set The Night On Fire - Cuban Pete (vista/large, Chicago)
7] Extasoul - Alton Miller (planet E, Detroit)
8] Can\'t Do Without {original} - Peven Everett (soul Heaven, Uk)
9] How Do You Love - Ron Trent Feat. Sonia Hassan (future Vision, Chicago)
10] Africa {restless Soul Remix} - Meitz (sonar Kollectiv, Germany)
11] Tired Little Ones {yoruba Beats} - Bah Samba (syam, Nyc)
12] Don\'t Let Me Leave Alone {original} - Windimoto Feat. Victor St. Clair (independent Media, Us)
13] When It Rains {restless Soul 10 Minute Version Excursion} - Jeymes Samuel (giant Step, Nyc)
14] Block Party - Dj Gregory (africanism, France)
15] Life Goes On - \"little Louie\" Vega Feat. Arnold Jarvis (maw, Nyc)

Here y'all go, the long-awaited 3rd part of the trilogy began with MAN and WOMAN. This is dedicated to myself and my beloved Shea Rousselle, to whom I became engaged to on August 16, 2010. We plan on making beautiful music as a couple for the rest of our lives and I couldn't be happier. Oh yeah, and PLEASE leave a comment!!

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TRACK LISTING -

1] INCOGNITO - ONENESS OF JUJU (STRUT, UK)
2] LIFE IN THE COUNTRY - THE EBONYS (PHILLY INTERNATIONAL, PHILADELPHIA)
3] LOVE CONVERSATION - JOSE JAMES feat. JORDANA DE LOVELY (BROWNSWOOD, UK)
4] HEAVEN - AMP FIDDLER feat. STEPHANIE McKAY (GENUINE, UK)
5] BLUE EYE BLAK - COLONEL RED feat. RASIYAH (PEOPLE, UK)
6] SOMETIMES {The Ummah Remix} - BRAND NEW HEAVIES feat. Q-TIP (DELICIOUS VINYL, LA)
7] HOME - DEBORAH JORDAN feat. REPLIFE (FUTURISTICA, UK)
8] HANGIN' ON A STRING {Extended Dance Mix} - LOOSE ENDS (VIRGIN UK)
9] LIQUID SUNSHINE - MARTIN LUTHER feat. OMEGA (REBEL SOUL, SF)
10] TWO HEARTS - JULIETTE LEON feat. MYRON (FREESTYLE, UK)
11] OVER & OVER - COOLY'S HOT BOX (HIGHER OCTAVE/PURPOSE, CALIFORNIA)
12] IT'S COMPLETE - ATJAZZ (MANTIS, UK)
13] INSIDER - GEORG LEVIN feat. CELINA BOSTIC (SONAR KOLLECTIV, GERMANY)
14] LOVE ISSUE - THE REBIRTH (MAHASA MUSIC, US)
15] COM QUE ROUPA /SE VOCE JURAR - ELZA SOARES and MILTINHO (EMI BRASIL)

Yeah I know, I got ghost for far too long, but I think the smoke has settled in my so-called life so y'all faithful folks should see more consistent production outta me now, I PROMISE!! Here's Part 2 for ya; enjoy.

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TRACK LISTING -

1] UPSIDE {Karizma's Old's Kool remix} - REEL PEOPLE feat. DARIEN (PAPA, UK)
2] HAPPY FEET - DEMARKUS LEWIS (NIGHTSHIFT, BERKELEY CA)
3] 1200 BEATS = TIM DELUXE (CROSS SECTION, UK)
4] A BLACK MAN IN SPACE {Original mix} - SON OF RAW (OBJEKTIVITY, US)
5] I CLING {Original mix} - DEETRON feat. OVASOUL7 (MUSIC MAN, BELGIUM)
6] TURNPIKE - PATHFINDERS (PLASTIC CITY, GERMANY)
7] MIGHTY DUB - ZED BIAS feat. RANDOLPH (DEFECTED, UK)
8] FOWL PLAY {Smitty & Eric Davenport Dub remix} - MONKEY BARS (CLOVER CLUB, CALIFORNIA)
9] I SPEAK FOR SOME OF THAT - JABBERJAW (PERLON, GERMANY)
10] NOT THE WAY I DO {JoVonn Instrumental remix} - FANTASIA (UK Bootleg)
11] BLACKEYEDSUSAN {IG Culture 4 Beat refit} - JOSE JAMES (BROWNSWOOD, UK)
12] COTTMOUTH - ZED BIAS feat. MARK DE CLIVE LOWE (SICK TRUMPET, UK)
*BONUS TRACKS*
13] #008 - OMAR S feat. THEO PARRISH (FXHE, DETROIT)
14] HEAVENLY - SKI OAKENFULL feat. CHI TURNER (BBE, UK)

This set is the initial one commemorating the 4th year of this podcast. I sincerely thank all of you that have supported me throughout this time, as this may be the last year of me doing it. But hey, if y'all start leaving comments, ya never know if I'll change my mind about that...?!?! Oh, and when you get to the ending of this mix you'll KNOW why you HAVE to have Pt. 2...

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TRACK LISTING-

1] BOPBOP {Ashley's Boogie Mix} - ASHLEY THOMAS (COUNTERPOINT, UK)
2] CURIOUS ACID - DEMARKUS LEWIS (FLAT & ROUND, UK)
3] CHILLIN' {Derrick Carter Remix} - MODJO (UNIVERSAL EU)
4] SEE THE LIGHT {Fred Everything's Vocal Mix} - KEMETICJUST (BOMBAY, TORONTO)
5] YOU WANT TO - LHK (DJ V'S GHETTIQUETTE, CHICAGO)
6] U BRING ME VIBES {Atjaz remix} - ONLY CHILD feat. AMP FIDDLER (GRAND CENTRAL, LONDON)
7] THE TAPES - DICK DICKLER bka KERRI CHANDLER (MAX TRAX, NYC/UK)
8] EVEN THOUGH - BLACKCOFFEE feat. BANTU SOUL (REALTONE, FRANCE_
9] LATIN BLUES PART 1 - K-SCOPE (TWISTED, NYC)
10] HOLDIN' ON {Restless Soul Vocal Remix} - CHAMPION SOUL feat. RONYX (SUNSHINE ENTERPRISES, VIENNA)
11] NOVA {Element Mix} - CHRIS PEREZ PROJECT (COCO SOUL, NYC)
12] (I DON'T WANNA) HURT U - NAIL (CLASSIC, LONDON)
13] UPSIDE {Karizma's Old's Kool Remix} - REEL PEOPLE feat. DARIEN (PAPA, UK)........

This set is one of great passion, as should be evident in the lyrics and the overall feel of the music, as it's dedicated to the most supportive, intelligent, passionate and beautiful woman that has ever been in my life. I don't think I need to say any more.

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TRACK LISTING -

1] CLOSER I GET {Johnick vocal mix} - MARIE ST. JAMES (YORUBA, NYC)
2] I'M WAITIN - FRANCK ROGER (FR PRODUCTION, FRANCE)
3] YOU COULD BE HERE {Masirah remix} - DEBORAH JORDAN (FUTURISTICA MUSIC, US)
4] TIME TO LET GO {Instrumental} - PEREMPAY N'DEE feat. CLEO SOUL (SOULSHINE, NYC)
5] ABOVE THE SKY {Bazil remix} - ANDY COMPTON feat. KAFELE (GOGO MUSIC, GERMANY)
6] FREEZE - ARTIST UNKNOWN (BASENOTIC, FRANCE)
7] TRACK 1 {Bigga Mix} - KERRI CHANDLER (MAX TRAX, NYC)
8] TRUTH {Deez Ugt mix} - DEMARKUS LEWIS feat. DEMETRIUS PRICE (SOULSTAR, GERMANY)
9] FREE YOUR MIND {Side b, #1} - THE FIBRE FOUNDATION (BIG BIG TRAX, NYC)
10] PLANET K - K-SCOPE (TRIBAL AMERICA, NYC)
11] BLOW UP - PAOLO MARTINI (PAUL'S BOUTIQUE, ITALY)
12] YOU {Original} - CHARLES SPENCER and GREGORY DEL PIERO feat. KENNY BOBIEN (LOVESLAP)
13] THE HOUSE WE BUILT - SHUR-I-KAN (LAZY DAYS, SF)
*BONUS TRACK*
14 LE JARDIN - MICHAEL OLATUJA feat. ONAJE JEFFERSON (BACKDROP, NYC)

This is the first Gospel House set I've posted so I would really like it if y'all told me what you think about it. This one goes out to all believers in whatever religious deity you choose to worship. It also goes out to all those that attend my church, River City Community Church (www.rivercity.cc) and Pastor Daniel Hill, along with a few select believers that have helped me along in my journey: Ira Rounsaville, Pastor Kenny Ruiz, Major Seay, both of my awesome grandmothers (Helen Johnson [RIP] and Ethel Henderson), my mom (Stephanie Overton), Julius Boyd, Woodland Hills Church (www.whchurch.org) and Pastor Greg Boyd, Rory Christian, Pam Segal,Chris Smith, Kip Britton and The Hastings family. I thank you all for what you've done for me to deliver me to Him.

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TRACK LISTING -

1] Solid Ground {tommy Musto Remix} - Jasper Street Company (basement Boys, Baltimore)
2] Schoon {dave Ellesmere Remix} - Toby Tobias (rekids, Eu)
3] Nobody But My Lord - Jersey Street (junior Boys Own, Uk)
4] Trompeta Alegre {dub} - Lego (africanism, Paris)
5] Thank You {eric Kupper Deep Dub} - True Solace (atlantic, Us)
6] I Surrender (my Life) {club Vocal} - Illtown Collage Feat. Craig Travis (liquiid Groove, Nyc)
7] Standing Strong (without You) {deep Vybe Dub Mix} - Maxine Inniss (fuzion, Nj)
8] I Thank You {blaze\'s Shelter Dj Mix} - Stephanie Cooke (king Street, Nyc)
9] Spring Fling -rick Preston (viva, Seattle)
10] Conqueror {frankie Feliciano Mix} - Danny Clark & Jay Benham Feat. Dawn Tallman (solid Ground, Uk)
11] Supreme Wisdom - Braxton Holmes (papa\'s Got Soul, Chicago)
12] Hallelujah {kaoz Club Mix} - Kerri Chandler (king Street, Nyc)
13] Thankful {victor Simonelli Club Remix} - Red Light Feat. David Gordon (hi Bias, Nyc)
*bonus Track*
14] Bigger Than You - Choklate (kajmere, La)

Yeah, I know, it's been a minute, but I had some computer problems that didn't fixed until now, thanks to my man Ed. This one goes out to my friend Kathy Miller for her 40th birthday and my beloved sister Tiffany "Slim Jim" Henderson. Hope y'all enjoy this one and PLEASE leave a comment!!

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TRACK LISTING -

1] TITLE UNKNOWN - MINDFLIGHT (ESHO, NYC)
2] BORN TO FLY {Joey's Fetish Mix} - LISA SHAW (NAKED MUSIC, SF)
3] POWER TO THE PEOPLE - TIMEWRITER (PLASTIC CITY, NYC)
4] AMAZING {Jon Cutler's Distant Music Mix} - REEL PEOPLE feat. TONY MOMRELLE & IMAANI (PAPA, UK)
5] TWO THIRTY SEVEN:AM - BROTHERS' VIBE (SOM UNDERGROUND, NJ)
6] I WISH I WASN'T {DFA remix} - HEATHER HEADLEY (WHITE LABEL, US)
7] SONG 4 - LHK (DJ V'S GHETTIQUETTE, CHICAGO)
8] AFRICA SUNSET - GREEN FRIDGE (ESTEREO, UK)
9] DARKEST DAY {Restless Soul Peaktime Mix} - NEMO (JCR, MUNICH)
10] SINGULARITY - CHRIS PEREZ (COCO SOUL, NYC)
11] RUN {Version 1} - SHAKE THE DOG feat. MONIQUE BINGHAM (SYAMMUSIC, NYC)
*BONUS TRACK*
12] BE THANKFUL (FOR WHAT YOU GOT) - OMAR and ERYKAH BADU (OYSTER MUSIC, UK)

This one is quite a bit different from previous sets in that it takes some twists and turns throughout the 90+ minutes that may be unexpected for those that regularly support my site. But hey, it's for my 41st birthday and I can do what I want to!! LOL!! Let me know what you think by leaving a comment. Oh, and I've still got dates open so check for me so I can lace a spot in your area!! Dig, "V" TRACK LISTING - 1] STEP 2 ME {Sumsuch Remix} - CANDY APPLE feat. ANJOU (SHAKE & POP, EU) 2] DISCO BUS - KERRIER DISTRICT (REPHLEX, UK) 3] SOCKS ON LOAN - DJ EMILY (YOSHITOSHI, WASHINGTON DC) 4] LET ME CHANGE YOUR MIND - ZED BIAS feat. JENNA G (DEVELOPMENT MUSIC, UK) 5] THINK - TO-KA PROJECT (SILVER, FRANCE) 6] SWEET EMOTION {Peter's Lawnchair Generals East Remix} - ORIENTAL FUNK STEW feat. HONEY J (AMENTI MUSIC, US) 7] VODKA - SMITHMONGER (OBLONG, UK) 8] COME ON - GIDEON JACKSON (EYE4SOUND, UK) 9] WELCOME TO THE CLUB {Roy Davis Jr. Remix} - POWERPLANT REVISITED (CHORD44, US) 10] THE PUSH - N.Y. CONNECTION (UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, UK) 11] THE WAY {Secret Ingredients Mix} - TOM MIDDLETON (GLOBAL COMMUNICATION, UK) 12] DUB PLATE No. 2 - DAVID ALVARADO (RAW FORM, LONDON) 13] THE STALKER {Original mix} - DJ ASSASSIN (UGLY MUSIC, UK) *BONUS TRACK* 14, 15] HUM ALONG AND DANCE, TAKE A STROLL THRU YOUR MIND - THE TEMPTATIONS (MOTOWN, DETROIT)

Here is the 2nd installment in the downtempo trilogy dedicated to vocals that began with WOMAN. This one goes out to a select of men that have either been very instrumental as mentors in my development as a man with my having grown up without a father, or are men that I revere and am inspired by for how they've gone about leading their lives and/or what they've done to assist me with my endeavors: Dr. Floyd Hayes, Dr. David Fasenfest, Mario Nieves, Odell Overton, Russell Maryland, Kip Britton, Aaron Henderson, Todd Kasten, Joe Shanahan, Juan Atkins, Oscar McMillan, Ira Rounsaville, Pastor Greg Boyd, Pastor Daniel Hill, Warren Blanchard, and last but not least, my mother, Stephanie Overton, who had to pull double duty in raising my sister and I. Enjoy the set and PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT.

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TRACK LISTING -

1] Yesterday {previously Unreleased Live Versoon} - Donny Hathaway (atlantic, Us)
2] Quintessential - Mark De Clive Lowe Feat. Abdul Shyllon (abb, Oakland)
3] Ixlanaplaz/destiny - Milez Benjiman (tru Thoughts, Uk)
4] Baby Got Me Wrong - Raw Deal Feat. Gary Bardouille (straight Ahead, Eu)
5] Purple Pill {sleeping Pills Remix} - Peter Hadar (cool Weirdo Music, Us)
6] Park Bench People - Jose James (brownswood, Uk)
7] Lonely - Amp Fiddler And Sly & Robbie (strut, Us)
8] Free Your Mind - 2 Men 4 Soul (irma, Italy)
9] I Think I'll Tell Her - Ronnie Dyson (columbia/sony, Us)
10] China Doll - Leon Thomas (flying Dutcman, Nyc)
11] Greatdayndamorning/booty - D\'angelo (virgin, Us)
12] Right Here - Dj Mitsu The Beats Feat. Dwele (planetgroove, Japan)
13] The Other Side, Parts I, Ii & Iii - Gil Scott Heron (tvt, Nyc)

This is set is dedicated to Ilaria Casto, a very beautiful and serious supporter of my sound in Southeast Italy. Which reminds me, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT HERE FOR THE SETS THAT YOU'RE DIGGIN' ON!!!! This is a very deep Garage-y House set that I'm into a lot. I hope that y'all are too. And if you're thinkin' about booking me, LET'S DO THIS!!!!

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TRACK LISTING -

1] Photographs {exclusive Dave Warrin Us Remix} - Jody Watley (peace Bisquit, Brooklyn}
2] So Much Like Me - Swirl People (amenti, Sf)
3] Title Unknown - Artist Unknown (music Institute, Detroit)
4] Momento - Kreon (resopal, Germany)
5] As We Dream {dj Kruze Remix} - Baeka (bush, Germany)
6] Don\'t Be Misled - Moodymann (moodymann, Germany)
7] Jazztalk - Babies From Gong (bangbang, Belgium)
8]let\'s Get Over It {henrik Schwarz Remix} - Deetron Feat. Justin Chapman (musicman, Belgium)
9] Jeepin\' - Stephen Rigmaidan (earthumental, France)
10] The Brighter Side {original} - Version (miso, Eu)
11] Mirror Dance {original} - Afefe Iku (yoruba, Nyc/eu)
*bonus Track*
12] Touch Me Wit Ur Handz - Dj Jazzy Jeff Feat. Chinah Blac (bbe, Uk)

This one is an upbeat, soulful vocal-driven set. I send this one out to one of my old friends, Paula Baldwin, who's out in Da ATL doing her thing with her family. She's got a LONG commute to and from work and says that these sets get her through. Hopefully this one will help. And as always, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT!!!!

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TRACK LISTING -

1] This Too Shall Pass {daz-i-kue Mix} - Joy Jones (love Jones, Los Angeles)
2] Do It {shift Mix} - Joshua (junior Boy\'s Own, Uk)
3] Running For Nothing {universal Sun Remix} - Lady Alma (raw Fusion, Stockholm)
4] Happiness - Daniell Spencer (ultrasound, Canada)
5] Game - M-swift Feat. Eric Roberson (freestyle, Uk)
6] Mutant Jazz - Nigel Hayes (twilight, London)
7] Happy People {mystery And Matt Early Remix} - Incognito (dome, Uk)
8] The Sun, The Moon, The Stars {johnny Fiasco Remix} - Joshua & Karl Injex (om, San Francisco)
9] Feelin Me Feelin You {atjazz Vocal Mix} - Waiwan Feat. Loretta Heywood (earthproject, London)
10] Monday {nocturnal Mix} - John Plays Special (peng, Uk)
11] Make It Thru The Night - Victor Simonelli (emotive, Nyc)
*bonus Track*
12] Can\'t Hold Back - Georg Levin (sonar Kollectiv, Germany)

This set is what I consider a perfect microcosm of how I play live. The people @ Berns in Stockholm, Sweden (www.berns.se) can attest to that fact. It represents Chicago skills and overall modern taste in Deep House to fullestso soak this one up y'all AND PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT!! This one goes out to the folks @ Berns (easily one of the dopest clubs in the world; hope to see y'all again sooner than later), Brett Haynes (my other half of The Men Of Conviction; he'll know why when he listens to this set), and my man DJ Kyle Long in Indianapolis. Check for him if you roll through there.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] REMEMBER THE DAY - ROY DAVIS, JR. (UNDAGROUND THERAPY, CHICAGO)
2] MOONLANDER - KING OLA & DR. MO (GUIDANCE, CHICAGO)
3] EVERYDAY {Original} - CENTRAL LIVING feat. LISA SHAW (NAKED MUSIC, SF)
4] FRESH - REELSOUL (SOLECHANNEL, NYC)
5] STUCK {Groove Assassins Pow-Er Re-Rub} - PEVEN EVERETT (SOUL HEAVEN, UK)
6] 16 TONS {JT Donaldson remix} - JABWAI (GRAB, NYC)
7] SIMPLY YES {Original} - SHUR-I-KAN feat. ALEXANDER EAST (LAZY DAYS, SF)
8] BE ALL YOU CAN BE - RHYTHM PLATE (MANTIS, UK)
9] THAT THANG {Unreleased Extended Remix} - FRED EVERYTHING feat. DJ HEATHER (20:20 VISION, UK)
10] HEAVEN {Dub Mix} - SPIRITCHASER (NICHE BLUE, UK)
11] ELDEN STREET - MARTYN (3024, EU)
*BONUS TRACK*
12] FORCE OF NATURE - KUDU (VELOUR, NYC)

This is the first installment in a trilogy of downtempo sets devoted to vocals. As the title states, this one is all about the female voice. I dedicate this set to one of the most important women in my life, my grandmother Ethel Henderson. Words simply cannot express what she has meant to me over the course of my existence. If you're a guy, dedicate this set to important women in your life; if you're a woman, this is for you.

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] WAITING {Original} - BREAK REFORM (ABSTRACT BLUE, UK)
2] MY WAY - ARETHA FRANKLIN (ATLANTIC, US)
3] WE WON'T MISS A THING - NICOLE WILLIS (SAHKO, HELSINKI)
4] IF SOMEBODY TOLD YOU - ANNA KING (SMASH, US/SHOUT, UK)
5] UN JOUR - MIGHTY BOP feat. LOUISE VERTIGO (YELLOW, PARIS)
6] NO IDEA - ALGEBRA (KEDAR, US)
7] WATCH ME - SOULTRONIC feat. JANICE (LAPLAGE, PARIS)
8] HOME IS WHERE THE HATRED IS - ESTHER PHILLIPS (SONY, US/SOUL BROTHER, UK)
9] LES FLEUR - MINNIE RIPERTON (MERCURY, US)
10, 11] A MESSAGE, GIVIN' UP - DEBORAH BOND (Self-released, US)
12] WOMAN OF THE GHETTO - MARLENA SHAW (CADET, CHICAGO)
13] CHERISH THE DAY - JENNIFER JOHNS (NAYO MOVEMENT, US)
14] SHO YOU RIGHT - NEW SECTOR MOVEMENT (VIRGIN, UK)
15] BOGALOO BOY - CECILIA STALIN (FIREFLY, SWEDEN)
16] EROTICA {KenLou Underground Club Mix} - MADONNA (MAVERICK, US)
17] INNER CITY WINTER - STATELESS feat. YUKIMI NAGANO (FREERANGE, UK)

If you're a fan of really nice Deep House vocals you'll love this one. Wil appeal to fans of ERIN BLALOCK SESSION 1, but with a little more energy and grit. One of my favorites of them all. And aside from leaving a comment, as I ALWAYS y'all to do, if you're interested in booking me I've got dates open for the rest of the year. Wherever you are in the world, if you want me to bang your spot I'm more than likely down. HOLLA @ ME!!

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] Found Him {kerri Chandler Biggie Vocal Mix} - Studio Apartment Feat. Monique Bingham (king Street, Nyc)
2] Love For You {rework} - Niko Bellotto & Pawel Kobak (tangent Beats, Eu)
3] Gotcha Plesha - Cheezwiz (lace, France)
4] Time To Let Go {main Vocal Mix} - Perempay N\'dee Feat. Cleo Sol (soulshine, Nyc)
5] Free To Be - Daniell Spencer (ultrasound, Canada)
6] You Got A Friend {reel Soul Main Vocal Mix} - Donnie (raw House, Eu)
7] Make Me Feel - Joshua (junior Boy\'s Own, Uk)
8] Step Aside {dimitri From Paris & Dj Meme Remix} - Incognito (dome, Uk)
9] One Drop Does It - David Duriez (elevation, Ireland)
10] Music Speaks To Me {dub Version} - Boddhi Satva Feat. Alton Miller & Murvin Jay (promo Only, Brussels)
11] Title Unknown - Moodymann (ornaments, Japan)
*bonus Track*
12] Home - Nathan Haines Feat. Tama Waipara (freestyle, Uk)

This one is a really deep and brooding Garage-y type of set. I've been in this vein for a little while lately I guess cuz I've been brooding over a lot of things in my own life. However, if you know me well enough that ain't nothin' new!! Holla back @ me with a comment and let me know what you like to do or think about when you listen to this one.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] Warm Sound {aaron Jerome Remix} - Scrimshire Feat. Inga-lill Aker (wah Wah 45s, Uk)
2] Me And My Peoples Eyes {instrumental} - Moodymann (moodymann, Detroit)
3] Kissing Strangers {raw Artistic Soul Remix} - Ralf Gum Feat. Monique Bingham (gogo Music, Germany)
4] House Church - Harley & Muscle (guidance, Chicago)
5] Deeper - Adny & The Persuader (earthtones, California)
6] Kemetic Journey - Kemeticjust (soco Audio, Atlanta)
7] Kzrc Tyme Dub - Kai Alce (n.d.atl, Atlanta)
8] Song For Beatriz - Alton Miller (yore, Eu)
9] I Can Feel That - Aqua Bassino (f Communications, Paris)
10] Blue On Black {original} - Office Gossip (winding Road, Uk)
11] Summerland {mig\'s Petalpusher Bump} - Soulmate (naked Music, Sf)
*bonus Track*
12] Let's Do It Again - Brand New Heavies (delicious Vinyl, Los Angeles)

This one has what I would describe as a "late-night feel" to it. It's danceable, bouncy, kinda techy and minimal, but I would love to go for a long drive while listening to this one or be on the train and looking out the window as the world passes by and let it meld into the journey of it all. Maybe I'm going too far but nothing creates a mood like music. That's why there's so much of it to be heard and felt. Anyway, Enjoy and ignore me if I've gone on too much about it.

Dig, "V'


TRACK LISTING -

1] PEOPLE COME RUNNIN' {Needs remix} - TAXI (INFRACOM, GERMANY)
2] THE HUSTLE - EZEL "BABYFUNK FELIZ" (EARTHRUMENTAL MUSIC, FRANCE)
3] CHANGE YOU {Original} - MOTORCITYSOUL feat. OVASOUL 7 (SIMPLE, UK)
4] DIMENSIONS {Marcus Worgull remix} - LARS BARTKUHN (SONAR KOLLECTIV, GERMANY)
5] NOW IS THE TIME - LAYO & BUSHWACKA! (OLMETO, LONDON)
6] THE HOLLOW - DAN BERKSON (CROSSTOWN REBELS, LONDON)
7] BEHIND THE STARS - DJ GABRIEL B & ROMELUS S (SUBSCIENCE, FRANCE)
8] THE 2s AND 5s - SOUL MOTIVE (BLUE BASIQUE, EU)
9] QUINCY'S GROOVE - DJ SNEAK (83 WEST, TORONTO)
10] YOU WANT TO - LHK (DJ V'S GHETTIQUETTE, CHICAGO)
11] MAKE ME FEEL - MARCEL KRIEG (COMPOSE, GERMANY)
*BONUS TRACK*
12] CANNOT EVEN (BREAK FREE) - THE NOISETTES (MOTOWN, US)

This one has a little bit for everybody. Just be patient, listen to it all the way through and take it all in. And you'd better get used to these types or sets cuz that's how a LOT of them are gonna be. I'm trying to expand my horizons and the boundaries of what Deep House is supposed to be and therefore doing the same for you all as well. Enjoy and PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT!!

Dig, "V"

Track Listing -

1] The Music In Her Eyes - Swell Session Feat. Yukimi Nagano (hollow, Netherlands)
2] Voodance - Julien Jabre (basic, Paris)
3] Feelin Me Feelin You {atjazz Dub} - Waiwan Feat. Loretta Heywood (earthproject, London)
4] Export {charles Webster Remix} - Peret Mako (future Classic, Australia)
5] Fuente - Kreon (resopal, Germany)
6] Sunrising - Mark Ambrose & Alexander Purkart (x-force, Uk)
7] Singing After Dark - Andre Harris (deep Soul, Nyc)
8] Heaven {vocal Mix} - Spiritchaser Feat. Dawn Pelling (niche Blue, Uk)
9] Just Like Heaven {mazi's Audio Soul Revamp} - Oliver Desmet (simple Soul, Chicago)
10] If You Believe - Eddie Matos (83 West, Toronto)
11] I Know A Place {shades Of Black Remix} - Jaymz Nylon Feat. Mooney (out Of The Loop, Manchester Uk)
12] Can We Do This? - Tony Foster (mixmode, Chicago)
*bonus Track*
13] Serenity - Ashley Thomas (wah Wah 45s, Uk)

This is dedicated to my belated 40th birthday and all of the major issues I've dealt with since the last posted set. PLEASE keep praying for me. I truly need it.

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] A HUGE COLLECTIVE SIGH - CHARLES WEBSTER (PEACEFROG, UK)
2] TIRED LITTLE ONE {Yoruba Soul Vocal} - BAH SAMBA (SYAM MUSIC, NYC)
3] MUSIQUE DE VE {Original} - ABICAH SOUL PROJECT (EARGASMIC, CHICAGO)
4] TWO STONES AHEAD - TO-KA PROJECT (SILVER, FRANCE)
5] HONEY {Guy Robin & DJ Leo House remix} - ERYKAH BADU (RAWHOUSE, EU)
6] NOSTALGIA {Original} - TWO ARMADILLOS (BUZZIN' FLY, UK)
7] EXPENSE OF SPIRIT - TUOMI (MACRO, GERMANY)
8] PSYCHOTIC PHOTOSYNTHESIS - OMAR S (FXHE, DETROIT)
9] LONELY (Shelter Vocal) - JAYMZ NYLON feat. KYLA SEXTON (UNRESTRICTED ACCESS, NYC)
10] AS YOU LIKE IT {Recloose Remix} - LEE JONES (AUS, UK)
11] TRAVESTY {SoulMotion Remix} - METHOD UNIQUE (BROADCITE, UK)
12] JOURNEY TO THE SUN {Joey Negro Music Disco Mix} - JOEY NEGRO & THE SUNBURST BAND (Z RECORDS, UK)
13] SONG FOR LETTA {Groove Mix} - ARTIST UNKNOWN (EARLY, EU)
14] DA DRUM - GUILLAUME & THE COUTU DUMONTS (KARAT, FRANCE)
15] SENSE OF DANGER {Attaboy Remix} - PRESENCE feat. SHARA NELSON (PAGAN, UK)

Yep, time for another broken beat set. And yes, the name did come from a dream I had; this wasn't going to be the name initially. Anyway, this one goes out to my girl Orlena Blanchard and whomever else that feels this style. I have a lot of fun playing this stuff and hope that you all enjoy doing whatever you do to it. AND PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS!!!! Do I have to ask all the time?!?!

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG (Pt. 2) - SCRIMSHIRE (WAH WAH 45S, UK)
2] PUMASHUFFLE - LEROY HUNTER QUINTET (SPINNING WHEEL, GERMANY)
3] ROKSTONE (SOON COME) - DAZ-I-KUE feat. COLONEL RED (BITASWEET, UK)
4] DIMENSIONS - LARS BARTKUHN (SONAR KOLLECTIV, GERMANY)
5] JOURNEYZ - FREEDOM SOUNDZ (NEROLI, ITALY)
6] IF I {Shade Of Soul remix} - FRANCK ROGER feat. CHRIS WONDER (SUNNY SIDE, FRANCE)
7] THE SETPIECE PUNISHMENT - NUTMEG (NEROLI, ITALY)
8] STARDUST FROM TOMORROW {Yannah Valdevit remix} - SUN RA (DE VA VU, ITALY)
9] AQUEDUCT - CIRCUS (DOPE NOIR, AUSTRIA)
10] GET UP AND DANCE - MIKE DELGADO (HENRY STREET, NYC)
11] DO YOUR DUTY {Pepe Bradock remix} - CANDI STATON (HONEST JON'S, LONDON)
*BONUS TRACK*
12] GIVE A LITTLE {Dub Mix} - DON-RAY feat. LADY ALMA (ALL MASSIVE,CANADA)

If you're not familiar with JOONIPER CAHABA, check for it and you'll know why they're related. And PLEASE leave a comment, THANK YOU!!


Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE {PTH Remix} - ASHLEY THOMAS (COUNTERPOINT, UK)
2] TITLE UNKNOWN - ARTIST UNKNOWN (SMOOTH AGENT release #008, CHICAGO)
3] SEM CONTENCAO {One Rascal mix} - BEBEL GILBERTO (ZIRIGUIBOOM, BELGIUM)
4] WHAT DO YOU WANT? {King Britt's Scuba Epic} - ATTICA BLUES (HIGHER GROUND/SONY UK)
5] COUNTENANCE {Jori Hulkkonen jazz acid mix} - OLLI AHVENLAHTI (SAHKO, FINLAND)
6] BEAUTIFUL {Bugz In The Attic remix} - PHUTURISTIX feat. JENNA G (HOSPITAL, UK)
7] SONG FOR LETTA {Groove Mix} - A TRIBUTE TO LETTA (EARLY, EU)
8] MY MOTHER'S GUITARRA - LOS HERMANOS (SUBMERGE, DETROIT}
9] WANDERERS CREEK {Madd Slinky remix} - ART BLEEK (LOUNGIN', UK)
10] CHANGE - NUTMEG (NEROLI, ITALY)
*BONUS TRACK*
11] BETCHA DID - KAIDI TATHAM feat. IZZI (BITASWEET, UK)
12] FUTURE RAGE - DKD (BITASWEET, UK)

This one goes out to my man Nigel Gillett. I remember playing the 4th track of this set live @ Smartbar a little while ago and him being the only person out of about 400 that didn't leave the dancefloor. He even yelled out how the other folks just didn't get it and gave me love for having the guts to go here when I had a packed floor. I'm known for pushing the envelope when I play, but isn't that what a DJ is supposed to do? If you're looking for a jukebox or someone that plays what's deemed hot on the radio, I'm NOT your man. My sets are for leaders, not followers.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] TE QUIERO - DIGITAL BOOGIE (FUNKNOSE, UK)
2] EVERY DAY LIFE {Pista Mix} - WAGON COOKIN' (LOVEMONK, EU)
3] NEW WORLD - ZOLTAR (GROOVEMENT, CHICAGO)
4] LIKE SUGAR LIKE RAIN {Alex Attias Afrodark mix} - BEATLESS (UBIQUITY, SF)
5] IN MY BED {Bugz In The Attic Vocal Mix} - AMY WINEHOUSE (ISLAND UK)
6] LONG {4Hero remix} - NATHAN HAINES (CHILLIFUNK, UK)
7] MOVE {Brukcells mix} - DAVID BORSU feat. NAVASHA DAYA (COUNTERPOINT, UK)
8] HOLIDAY (DJ Spinna Broken Version} - ROY AYERS (BBE, GERMANY)
9] GRUDGEMONKEY HUSTLE - GRUDGE MONKEY (SCHTUM, GERMANY)
10] LIBERIA MI ALMA (FREE MY SOUL) {Busyfingers Streets Of Brooklyn mix} - SAINT feat. MARCO SANTIAGO (IGLOO, CHICAGO)
11] KEYZER {Kenny Dope Main Kutz remix} - GRUPO BATUQUE (FAROUT, UK)
12] BLUES FOR GEORGE JACKSON {Dallas & Gustafson version} - RAW DEAL (STRAIGHT AHEAD, SWITZERLAND)
*BONUS TRACKS*
13] MISTER BUSH {Masatoshi Inaba remix} - FLAVOR JENKINS (EMOOVE, UK)
14] BEST IN ME {album version} - NICOLA KRAMER (TREBLE O, UK)