This set has a little something for everybody; disco-ey stuff, jazzy sounds, pumpin' peak-hour funk and even some darker acid, all with a smattering of vocals throughout. This one goes out to all those that like to dance cuz this one should get you up wherever you are.

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] FRIED FOR CRISPNESS - SWIRL PEOPLE (LOWDOWN, SACRAMENTO)
2] NEW JAZZ HUSTLER - CUBAN PETE (VISTA, CHICAGO)
3] THANKS AND PRAISES - SAVANNAH (KIF, PARIS)
4] NO FOOL {Charles Webster remix} - i heart aline (ENCHANTE, PARIS)
5] ENCORE - MLM feat. CHERAZADE (HIT, CHICAGO)
6] TO MY LOVE - ANDRE HARRIS (ESTEREO, LONDON)
7] JUST A DAB {Straight From The Source mix} - MATEO & MATOS (GLASGOW UNDERGROUND, SCOTLAND)
8] MAKE IT BETTER {Fly Tox Remix} - KARL THE VOICE (LAPLAGE, PARIS)
9] GET UP (DON'T STOP) - LEGO (AFTERHOURS, CHICAGO)
10] AS WE SHINE - ALEXANDER EAST (AFTERHOURS, CHICAGO)
*BONUS TRACK*
11] OUTTA LOVE {4Hero remix} - REEL PEOPLE feat. OMAR (PAPA, 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 is a mixture of both older and new stuff. Gotta do that sometimes to again show the beautiful staying power of truly well-done Deep House; it can transcend eras within itself. And the last song goes out to all THAT LEAVE COMMENTS. Those people are my inspirations fo' sho'.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] Falling For You {blaze/shelter Mix} - Ananda Project Feat. Terrance Downs (nite Grooves, Nyc)
2] Eternal Life - Kerri Chandler (83 West, Toronto)
3] An Open Mic - Jt Donaldson (cyclo, Paris)
4] Into Something {green Fridge Vocal Edit} - Modaji (laws Of Motion, Uk)
5] Leaving This Planet {yam Who\'s Outer Galaxy Mix} - Damn! (raw Fusion, Stockholm)
6] Supreme Beats - Braxton Holmes (papa\'s Got Soul, Chicago)
7] London Town (summer In The City) {djd\'s Remix} - Masterbuilders Feat. Corrina Joseph (matrix, Uk)
8] Roscoe\'s Revenge - Miguel Migs & Marc Jellybear (tilted, Seattle)
9] He Did It {original Main Vocal Mix} - Harley & Muscle (distant, Nyc)
10] The Sun, The Moon, The Stars {joshua\'s Moonchild Remix} - Joshua + Karl Injex (om, San Francisco)
11] Gonna Make You Move - Victor Simonelli (emotive, Nyc)
*bonus Track*
12] Inspiration {kerri\'s Original 94 Mix} - Kerri Chandler Feat. Arnold Jarvis (freetown, Uk)

If you're not into them already, I suggest that all music lovers start collecting concert DVD's. I watch one before recording these sets almost every time. Very inspiring, at least for me. I owe that to my old roomie Erika Ewer, who got me into them back in 2001 with Carlos Santana. I watched SEAL LIVE IN PARIS before this one, like you really care!! LOL This set is really deep and finishes off with some broken beat, something I've not delved into in a minute but will again soon. I send this one out to one of Chicago's greatest DJ's ever, Brian Borden, and The Foot Percussionist (if you're still out there).

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] Enchantment {original Demo Mix} - Angora Aka Peven Everett And Roy Davis Jr. (prescription, Chicago)
2] Under Glass {original Mix} - Private Funk (cross Section, Uk)
3] I Can't Sleep {ggf Don Mix} - Everyday People (earth Project, London)
4] A Minor-simple Pleasure {malik's Play It Say It Dub} - Alton Miller (muse, Detroit)
5] City Beat - Ron Trent (future Vision, Chicago)
6] Drum De Fuego - Joe Claussell (crosspoint, Japan)
7] Title Unknown - Artist Unknown (smooth Agent Catalog # 008, Chicago)
8] Phuture - Reelsoul (sole Channel, Nyc)
9] Everything Is Alright {original Version} - Yellowtail Feat. Monday Michiru (bagpak, Us)
10] Step 2 - Tea Dancers (freerange, Uk)
11] In The Sand {l & B Version} - Panyard Fet. Royer (music Is Everything, Uk)
*bonus Track*
12] Blackhouse (paint The White House Black) - Amp Fiddler And Sly & Robbie (strut, 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)

Yeah, it's beena long time since posted a new set and I apologize for that. I've been going through some "growing pains", so to speak, and because I take these mixes so seriously I don't want to put anything up when my mind ain't right. But with God on my side and looking to Him for guidance and strength I'm out of the clouds and disarray and am back on track and, dare I say, better for it. PLEASE leave a message to let me know if you agree with this funky hip-shaker. Got major Chicago-meets-NYC elements to it.

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] 5am - E-smoove Vs. Ron Carroll (body Music, Chicago)
2] Don't Stop {harley & Muscle Remix} - Artist Unknown (white Label, Italy)
3] Shine On - Dave Warrin Feat. Carol C. (esho, Nyc)
4] Get Another Plan {house Vocal} - Abstract Truth (streetwave, Nyc)
5] The Road {bonus Beatz} - Romatt Project (kult, Nyc)
6] Time Out 4 Luv (purple Dot Mix} - Ladina Whitfield (urgent Music` Works, Chicago)
7] Lake Street {original} - Stacy Kidd (music 101, Chicago)
8] Flying Saucer { Kings Of Tomorrow Remix} - United Future Organization (talkin' Loud, Uk)
9] Dancin' {odeon Mix} - Odeon-d Production Pres. 8th Alliance Feat. Liz Evans (odeon-d,washington Dc)
10] Muthaphuka - New Phunk Theory (forensic, Uk)
11] Get Up { Jazz Funk Mix} - Deep Sensation (guidance, Chicago)
*bonus Track*
12] A Tear To A Smile - Roy Ayers Ubiquity (polydor, Us)

This will go down as one of my favorites of all the sets I've done for this website over the past 2 years. I hope you enjoy it as well. Please leave a comment and pass the website address on to keep it rollin' along. I feel like I got a LOT left in the tank to give to y'all.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] FADE {Original} - SoLu MUSIC feat. KIMBLEE (WAVE, NYC)
2] THINGS YOU SAID...VERSION 2 - SUNDAY BRUNCH (SVEK, SWEDEN)
3] CHANCES {Vocal Mix} - DJ SPINNA feat. LADY ALMA (WONDERWAX, BROOKLYN)
4] VISION OF A NEW WORLD {Instrumental} - PASCAL & LIVO & MR. DAY (ROTAX, FRANCE)
5] CAN'T STOP - KINGS OF TOMORROW feat. RAE (DEFECTED, UK)
6] RHYME OR REASON {David Lalla Dub Mix} - GEORGE DUKE (FALL OUT, NYC)
7] FLY {Roots Vocal Remix by Blaze} - 280 WEST feat. DIAMOND TEMPLE (PHUTURE SOUL, NJ)
8] WHEN WE SPOKE {Sean's Skankin mix} - ANDREW EMIL (SMOOTH AGENT, CHICAGO)
9] TIMEWARP {Main} - PETE HELLER (PHELA, LONDON)
*BONUS TRACK*
10] UNDERGROUND {Unreleased demo} - CURTIS MAYFIELD (CURTOM, CHICAGO)

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)

This is a funky set that's more track-oriented than most. This one goes out to my girl Pamela Ross, one of the truest the city of Chicago has EVER known. AND PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS!!

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1] Elle { Original} - Dj Gregory (defected, Uk)
2] Hot Buddah House {herbal Mix} - Daniell Spencer (esntion, Chicago)
3] Summertyme - Dj Baby Pop (vizion, Chicago)
4] Drum Du Voodoo (iii) - Julius Papp (loveslap, Sf)
5] Do For Love {original} - Dj Rhythm Feat. Blu (aura, Nyc)
6] Luv Love - Gt X-press (music Plant, Chicago)
7] Higher Ground {movido Dub} - Jay-j Feat. Alexander East (loveslap, Sf)
8] The French Revolution - Daniel Thompson (farris Wheel, Chicago)
9] Burning Hot - Pepe Bradock (kif, Paris)
*bonus Track*
10] Mary - Huba (jupiter, Finland)

This set is one of my favorites of all that I've posted. It's as true a representation of me from a DJ standpoint as I've ever posted here on the site. Please enjoy and PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS.

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] Ghetto Stomp {gerardo Frisina Remix} - Combo Moderna (social Beats, Eu)
2] Quiero Saber {blvd East Mx} - Rita Quintero (deep Haven Music, Us)
3] Bau-au {original} - Sam & Gigi (stillmusic, Eu)
4] Muneca - Midnight Creeperz (ascension, Uk)
5] Sweet Ecstacy - Eddie Matos (83 West, Canada)
6] Show Me Love {funk Force Project Remix} - Playin' 4 The City Feat. Janice Leca (straight-up, Paris)
7] Underwater - Dj Gregory (basic, Paris)
8] Shiroi Mayu {harley & Muscle Deep Mix} - Hideo Kobayashi (soulstar, Italy)
9] Inamorata {dub} - Abstract Soul (kif, Paris)
10] City People - Glen Underground (guidance, Chicago)
11] Don't Let Nobody (keep You Down) - Alaska Soul (hiptonic, London)
12] The Rump 'cjd Dub' - Freil (transfusion, Uk)

The title comes from my ongoing frustrations with the music industry, as I feel like this is what I'm doing in my attempt to make sense of how people treat each other amongst this most beautiful music. But hey, I'm NOT going to quit doin' my thang though; I love this music and appreciate all froma cross the globe that have held me down over the years...and y'all better keep holdin' me down too!!

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] Shine On Me {dub} - Alton Miller (kdj, Detroit)
2] Peanuts - Atjazz (diy, Uk)
3] Feeding - Kai Alce Feat. Kemi (n.d. Atl, Us)
4] What If I Love - Adny (earthtones, Sf)
5] Star Ferry {m. Mayer Remix} - Donna Regina (karaoke Kalk, Germany)
6] Look At What We've Done - Phlash & Friends (dipiu, Italy)
7] Givin' It Up - Zed Bias Feat. Pete Simpson (sick Trumpet, Uk)
8] Solo Man - Franck Roger (real Tone, France)
9] Time Waits - Alton Miller (yore, Eu)
10] Something Borrowed - Domu (neroli, Italy)
11] Blue On Black {atjazz Remix} - Office Gossip (Winding Road, Uk)
*Bonus Track*
12] Solitary - Landslide Feat. Ernesto (Wah Wah 45s, Uk)

The title comes from a funny story I was told by a very important person earlier this year. If I ever get to tell you about it it'll makes perfect sense. Another energetic one but this is deep and funky, not techy. Please leave a comment if you're diggin' it...or any of them, for that matter!!

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] So Beautiful {home Plate Club Mix} - Surepleassure Feat. Haga (irma, Nyc)
2] State Of Love (pt. Ii) - Steve Check (milkshake, France)
3] Million Dreams - Sombionx (q Studios, Chicago)
4] Title Unknown {darryl James/fred Mcfarlane Remix} - Justin Timberlake (fall Out, Nyc)
5] Saturday Night Live - Solid Gold Playaz (fresca, Chicago)
6] Utopia - Galavisions (4th Floor, Nyc)
7] Love Nasty - Rob Mello (classic, London)
8] Vodka - Smithmonger (oblong, Uk)
9] Do Right - Glf (plastic City, Nyc)
10] Limps & Dimps - Malcolm Charles (gallery, Sf)
*bonus Track*
11] 700 Mile Situation - Res (mca, Us)

This is definitely overdue in my opinion. I haven't done one along these lines since THE DREADED ASPARAGUS TREATMENT, so if you missed that one scroll down and check for it. This one is energetic, funky and quite techy but a little dark and decidedly more minimal toward the end. If you've been a follower of mine for a while you know that I can hit' 'em all kindsa ways so this shouldn't been seen as a huge departure. And what does that mean?? Isn't it ALL a reflection of my "true" self?? My bad, getting too deep; just enjoy the mix if it's a style you like. LOL!! Oh, last thing, this one goes out to my man Lehman Luv'n Feelin" and all the German folks that took care of me over the years when I went out there to tear it up. You all should go to Dresden, Germany; one of the mose beautiful places I've ever been to.

Dig, "V"

P.S.: The song that put me on the map production-wise is #4...may John rest in peace.


TRACK LISTING -

1] ALL IN TIME - DJ JES (FRESCA, CHICAGO)
2] SPEAK TO ME {95 North Main Vocal} - BRICK NATION feat. CRAIG TRAVIS (VELOCITY, NYC)
3] ASHLEY'S WAR Pt. 2 - KENNY HAWKES (PAPERECORDINGS, MANCHESTER UK)
4] THE DARKER SIDE OF MELODY {V's Take On The Situation} - DJ V feat. JOHN REDMOND (LOVESLAP, SF)
5] MACE - BLU MARTEN (GUIDANCE, CHICAGO)
6] DREAM 8 - THE NOVA DREAM SEQUENCE (COMPOST, GERMANY)
7] AUSKEEPING - JOHN TEJADA & JUSTIN MAXWELL (PALETTE, GERMANY)
8] THATZ IN MY BRAIN - RALPH SLIWINSKI (HARTCHEF, GERMANY)
9] NOW IS THE TIME - LAYO & BUSHWACKA (OLMETO, LONDON)
10] RIPPLES - HUGGOTRON (RESOPAL, GERMANY)
THE DOOR {Original} - MICROMAN (ROTUNDA, LONDON)
*BONUS TRACK*
11] GREEN RAVEN BLONDE - ALPINESTARS (GUIDANCE, CHICAGO)

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)

This is an all-Latin music, non-House set. Samba, Bossa Nova, Salsa/Merengue, NuYoRican Soul, Brazilian Pop, whatever you dig that's of Latin origin. It also goes out to my man Pedro Leon (yeah, you've seen his name here before) and anyone else that gets down to this. I've got more of this up my sleeve too...but not the next time. I'll make you wait a little while.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] DOMENICA DOMIGAVA NUM DOMINGO TODA DE BRANCO - JORGE BEN (PHILIPS/DUSTY GROOVE, CHICAGO)
2] VIVA TIRADO - GERALD WILSON (BLUE NOTE, CALIFORNIA)
3] ONSTA LA YERBITA - ENRIQUE DELGADO CON LOS DESTELLOS (VAMPISOUL, US)
4] TEMA HI-FI - NICOLA CONTA & GIANLUCA PETRELLA (SCHEMA, ITALY)
5] JONNY'S BUGALU - GRUPO X (CUBOP, SF)
6] TRANS EUROPE EXPRESS (CUMBIA) - SENOR COCONUT Y SU CONJUNTO (EMPEROR NORTON, LA)
7] BANG BANG - COKE (ESSENTIAL, FLORIDA)
8] HIGH AT NOON - TIMO LASSY (RICKY TICK, FINLAND)
9] CHOVE CHUVA - ELZA SOARES (EMI BRASIL)
10] OXOSSI DA FOCHA BRANCA - OSUNLADE (SOUL JAZZ, UK)
11] A FUNKY AFRO RICAN WEEKEND - GB (SOUND IN COLOR, NYC)
12] NOTABOSSA = THE FUNKY LOWLIVES (ASCENSION, UK)
13] DAQUI PRO MEIER - ED MOTTA (UNIVERSAL BRASIL)

This set is ALL jazz; some straight, some fusion, some modern, some vocal. In case you didn't know, I played the drums classically for a number of years and have a family of accomplished jazz and classical performers so this isn't a major departure from who I am. And if you remember the "Off The Beaten Path" series of last year you'll know that my musical tastes span MUCH further than just House and its derivatives thereof. This new series will be a bit more thematic in nature so keep an eye out for it.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] WAITING - BREAK REFORM (ABSTRACT BLUE, UK)
2] TIME PILOT - GROOVE COLLECTIVE (LIQUID SOUND LOUNGE, NYC)
3] GHETTO BUTTERFLIES - FERTILE GROUND (BLACKOUT, BALTIMORE)
4] SPIRITS UP ABOVE {Original} - JOSE JAMES (BROWNSWOOD, UK)
5] SUS-TENTA - ED MOTTA (WHATMUSIC.COM/UNIVERSAL BRAZIL)
6] GOOD HUMOUR MAN - BLUE MITCHELL (BLUE NOTE US)
7] PLACES AND SPACES - DONALD BYRD (BLUE NOTE US)
8] INTERZONE {Ian O'Brien remix} - AKASHA (WALL OF SOUND, UK)
9] SYLESTE - OMAR (OYSTER, UK)
10] BREAKING AWAY {Koop remix} - SHAUN ESCOFFERY (OYSTER, UK)
11] TAG TEAM TRIANGLE - BLISSOM & MERKIN (SPOT, CANADA)
12] SOMBRE GUITAR - DANSER'S INFERNO (COUNTERPOINT, UK)

Ok, as stated at the beginning of the set, here are my Top 10 all-time favorite DJ's. Only the #1 spot is set in stone; the rest are up for grabs but my favorites still:

1) OSCAR McMILLAN
2] NEIL ALINE
3] JOE CLAUSSELL
4] GREG NORWOOD
5] DJ FABIO
6] DJ SPINNA
7] DIZ
8] FRANKIE FELICIANO
9] JUAN ATKINS
10] DJ PREMIER

And who are yours?? Let me know.

Dig, "V"

1] Meandering Benders - Problem Kids (paper, Uk)
2] Food For Thought {rainer Truby Treatment, Vocal} - Kim Sanders (zeitgeist/polydor Germany)
3] Soul Baby Soul - Nick Holder (nrk, Uk}
4] Love Journey - Domu (neroli, Italy)
5] U Need Me {monday Club Remix} - The Debonairs (black Country Route, Nottingham)
6] Viver {volcov4-3-1-2 Remix} - Sandboy (hinterland, Germany)
7] When Animals Manifest - Franck Roger (real Tone, France)
8] Follow Me {original} - Sterling Ensemble Feat. Delouie Avant (soul Heaven, Uk)
9] Raw 13th Grade - Natural Rhythm (duffle Bag, California)
10] The Dance (sensei Mastermix} - Prince (sensei Plates, Us)
11] Orbit {miguel Migs' Transporters Dub} - Playin' For The City (density, Germany)
*bonus Track*
12] Deep Kiss - Ten City (east West, Us)
13] The Killer - Dj Mehdi (versatile, France)

This one starts out very South Side Chicago then goes NYC then goes Chicago again, all in a deep and soulful vibe. PLEASE leave comments, as is all that I request of my supporters always.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] ALWAYS FIND A WAY {Modaji Vocal Stings for Life remix} - NINE-YARDS (White label, EU)
2] Side A, #1 - THE LOST TRIBES OF IBADAN 3 (SFERE, NYC)
3] ALL {Miquifaye vocal mix} - LEGACY feat. MIKKHIEL (METAPHOR, NYC)
4] HARMATTAN - BYRON BURKE (MAXI, NYC)
5] RICKY'S GUITAR - RICKY BRADSHAW (MOODY, CHICAGO)
6] SAVE ME {Club Mix} - NEW ETHICS (FREEZE, NYC)
7] MIDNIGHT SKY {Original mix}- JAZZ-N-GROOVE (SOULFURIC, NYC)
8] QUE PASA {PB Main mix} - POUND BOYS (LOOK AT YOU, DENVER)
9] GOTTA GET OVER - SEAN SMITH (LOVESLAP, SF)
10] DEEP SENSATION - DJ JES (FRESCA, CHICAGO)
11] 'TIL THE COPS {Timmy Regisford & Quentin Harris remix} - MAXWELL (RESTRICTED ACCESS, NYC)
*BONUS TRACK*
12] 1966 - TOMMY GUERRERO (QUANNUM PROJECTS, NYC)

I've personally been in need of some peak-hour energy so that's what I've been giving you all lately. Regardless of what the style or tempo is, PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS!!!! It's what keeps me motivated and all that I ask for. I mean, don't you appreciate what a brother's tryin' to do out here?!

Dig, ""V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] ONE CHANCE {The Realm House Vox} - THE REALM & VALVIN ROANE II (PAPA, UK)
2] RIDING THE PONY - LHK (DJ V'S GHETTIQUETTE, CHICAGO)
3] BUTTERFLY {Swag's Flying High Vocal Mix} - KINOBE (PEPPER, UK)
4] THUNDER (Dub} - JOHN CIAFONE (JUNIOR, UK)
5] DREAMING A DREAM {Romanthony's Hard Dub} - CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR (VAPOUR, UK)
6] SYNC - FREEDOM SOUNDZ (NEROLI, ITALY)
7] SUNRISE - JOHNNY FIASCO (CAJUAL, CHICAGO)
8] CA - GEMINI (TINTED, AUSTRALIA)
9] HAPPINESS {Happy Dub Mix} - PEPPER MACHE (AZULI, UK)
*BONUS TRACK*
10] BEAUTIFULLY ABSURD - PRINCE PAUL (LABEL UNKNOWN, US)

Yeah, it's been a minute but I've had to get my mind right about some things. Well, here ya go my faithful supporters, a funky, chunky Chi-Town type of set for those that like it a li'l trackier. Their are vocals here but it's about the funk this time around. This one goes out to the gracious folks @ Tranan in Stockholm and my man Aron Svensson. See y'all again soon.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] FRIENDS AND ENEMIES - HARLEY & MUSCLE (GUIDANCE, CHICAGO)
2] I LIKE IT - MOOD II SWING (GROOVE ON, NYC)
3] U NEED ME (Acoustic Mix) - THE DEBONAIRS (BLACK COUNTRY ROUTE, NOTTINGHAM)
4] CYCLES - PEPE BRADOCK (ATAVISME, FRANCE)
5] MORDIF EYE - JEFF SAMUEL (DEEP NIGHT, GERMANY)
6] MOODY (STATE OF MIND) {BlakBeatNiks mix} - DJ POPE feat. SHEILA FORD (BLACK VINYL, UK)
7] WINTER BREEZE - KENNY DIXON JR. (SOUL CITY, DETROIT)
8] LIVE TOGETHER - 8fatfat8 (Limited Edition white label, CHICAGO)
9] SAY TO YOU... - PLAYIN 4 THE CITY feat. KARL THE VOICE (MAINE, UK)
10] RAW GROOVE # 1 - KERRI CHANDLER (LARGE, CHICAGO)
11] WHAT I MEAN {Mood II Swing Vocal Dub Remix} - MODJO (UNIVERSAL ITALY)
12] LE PATRON EST DEVENU FOU! (THE BOSS HAS GONE MAD!) {Peace From Chicago mx by Harrison Crump} - SUPERDISCOUNT (DIFFERENT, FRANCE)
13] GROOVE BOX - MIKE HUCKABY (CROSS SECTION, UK)
*BONUS TRACK*
14] LEFT & RIGHT - JIMPSTER feat. CAPITOL A (FREERANGE, LONDON)

This is quite deep, mature and kinda moody (but still danceable). Peep the progression and let me know if you can tell how things, uh, go along from beginning to end. I utilized a long-forsaken DJ technique for this set. And PLEASE leave a comment fo' ya man. Oh, one last thing, JOSE JAMES and THE REBIRTH are two of my all-time favorite artists; it would be in your best interest to at least check their stuff out. It's ALL great.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -


1] STARDUST FROM TOMORROW {Gerardo Frisina Tomorrow remix} - SUN RA (DE JA VU, ITALY)
2] RHYME OR REASON {Shelter Anthem Mix} - GEORGE DUKE (FALL OUT, NYC)
3] EVERY DAY LIFE {John Beltran Dub Mix} - WAGON COOKIN' (LOVE MONK, EU)
4] YOU TURN ME AROUND {Celest Jackson Instrumental Mix} - NATURE LOVE (SMOOTH AGENT, CHICAGO)
5] YOU CAN MAKE IT {Kyoto Jazz Massive Cosmic House Remix} - DJ KAWASAKI feat. TASITA D'MOUR (ESPECIAL, OSAKA)
6] LIFTING {Sunrise Dub} - WARREN CLARKE feat. SHENA (DEFECTED, UK)
7] TRIBAL SHIT - HARNESS & SPENCER (LOVESLAP, SF)
8] WATHULA NJE - BLACKCOFFEE feat. VICTOR NTONI (REAL TONE, FRANCE)
9] MANZANA DE MI VIDA - GLENN UNDERGROUND (NEED2SOUL, UK)
10] DANCE RITUAL {12" mix} - CERRONE vs. LOUIE VEGA (VEGA, NYC)
*BONUS TRACKS*
11] LOVE ISSUE - THE REBIRTH (MAHASAMUSIC, US)
12] PARK BENCH PEOPLE - JOSE JAMES (BROWNSWOOD, UK)

This is more of a big-room/Boompty joint. I haven't hit y'all with one in a little while so it's time for it. And PLEASE leave a comment; it's only right since it's all I ever ask for.


Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -


1] CHOCOLATE {Tom Middleton Cosmos Mix} - KYLIE MINOGUE (PARLOPHONE, UK)
2] WANNA DO YOU { 20:20 remix} - JORI HULKKONEN (F COMMUNICATIONS, FRANCE)
3] SMOKIN LOVE {Sefton Groove} - UNIVERSAL FUNK (SVEK, SWEDEN)
4] CIRCUS - BROTHERS' VIBE (FUNKY CHOCOLATE, FRANCE)
5] FACE IT {Ian Pooley's Moody Mix} - SVEN VATH (VIRGIN GERMANY)
6] BUMP ME ALL NIGHT - ROB MELLO (CLASSIC, UK)
7] GOT THIS MESSAGE - SUNSHINE FUNK (SUNSHINE GROOVE, PARIS)
8] IT'S HOT - MARCUS HUNTER & STRAY CASA (ESTEREO, LONDON)
9] JUNO FLIPP'N - THE CRASH CREW (FAZE, NYC)
10] DEEP FM {Vocal mix} - 7th DISTRICT INC. (IMPERIAL, UK)
11] COMPOSER - GLASSY-EYE-PEOPLE (FRESCA, CHICAGO)
*BONUS TRACK*
12] RED WORDS - JENS LODEN (AJABU, SWEDEN)

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)

Aside from my man Dukee Linxx (real name niot to be revealed without his permission), this one is on the aggressive end due to my punk-a$$ neighbor, who's been nothing but a pain in my butt since the day I moved in. I wish I had one of these to go in his apartment and whup him but if you've been a regular follower of my site you know that I am most definitely a God-fearing man and won't compromise my faith for a fool. But hey, the devil's got a job to do too, right? That's the reason behind the last song; cuz like one of my favorite rappers Big Noyd says, I GOT SUM'N FOR ALL THAT!! I'll let God handle this for me, as always.

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] OUR TIME IS NOW |{IG Culture remix} - KAHIL EL'ZABAR & THE ETHNIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE (DEEPER SOUL, CHICAGO/UK)
2] HEAD TALKING - DJ GREGORY (DEEPLY ROOTED/FAYA COMBO, PARIS)
3] SPIRITS UP ABOVE {Simbad Deep Mix} - JOSE JAMES (BROWNSWOOD, UK)
4] NIGHT OWL {Original mix} - JUSTIN MARTIN (BUZZIN FLY, UK)
5] I CLING {Original mix} - DEETRON feat. OVASOUL7 (MUSICMAN/NEWS, BELGIUM)
6] MAGGIZAHN - RALPH SLIWINSKI (HARTCHEF, GERMANY)
7] BEAUTIFUL LIAR {J & J Soultempo remix} - BEYONCE & SHAKIRA (WHITE LABEL, US)
8] BALANCE - SOHA (BASICM PARIS)
*BONUS TRACKS*
9] EARTHBOUND - AFTER HOURS CREW (ALTOWAX, EU)
10] EVERYTHING'S GON' BE ALRIGHT - MUDFOOT JONES (BASEMENT BOYS, BALTIMORE)

This one goes out to my man Kevin as he's the only person to ever let it be known that he reads these commentaries and pays attention to them. Thanks bruh, I do appreciate knowing that these aren'r for naught. This one's more on the cultural end of things; my boy Malcolm Charles would call it a "headwrap set". PLEASE leave comments so I can know what you all think about it. It's the least you can do for me!!

Dig, "V"

TRACK LISTING -

1] DUNE - NEXT EVIDENCE (VERSATILE, FRANCE)
2] CERRONE vs. LOUIE VEGA - CERRONE & LOUIE VEGA (VEGA, NYC)
3] DOREMIFA GIRL - SNOOZE (NIEGROOVES, NYC)
4] LOS CANOS DE MECA - MADRID DE LOS AUSTRIAS (SUNSHINE ENTERPRISES, SPAIN)
5] PRECIOSO DANCE {Joaquin Claussell remix} - JUZU aka MOOCHY (CROSSPOINT, JAPAN)
6] YOU & ME - BROTHERS' VIBE (SOM UNDERGROUND, NJ)
GOZO PODEROSO {Michael Moog Dub} - ATERCIOPELADOS (BMG USA promo only)
7] WHAT GOES AROUND {JK Edit} - LENNY KRAVITZ (PR, USA)
8] DISCLIX - KERRIER DISTRICT (REPHLEX, LONDON)
9] PIMP MY GLIDE - JOHN TEJADA & JUSTIN MAXWELL (PALETTE, GERMANY)
10] THE DEEP - OSUNLADE (SOUL JAZZ, UK)
*BONUS TRACK*
11} FIGHT TO FINISH - FELA KUTI (UNIVERSAL, USA)

1] Spanish Storm { Atjazz Remix} - Bayaka (sonar Kollectiv, Germany)
2] The End - Llorca (f Communication, Paris)
3] Lost Love { Dubtribe Remix} - Rinocerose (v2, Nyc)
4] Courageous Cat - Abstract Truth (streetwave, Nyc)
5] On My Heart - Isoul8 Feat. Paul Randolph (stillmusic, Chicago/germany)
6] So Far - Greeenskeepers (herbal, Chicago/uk)
7] Show You My Love - Louis Benedetti Feat. David Ruffin Jr. (soulshine, Nyc)
8] Drumatic {instrumental}- Pascal Feat. Mr. Day (guidance, Chicago)
9] Sexy Makeup - Peven Everett (soul Heaven, Uk)
*bonus Track*
10} In Your Car - Georg Levin (sonar Kollectiv, Germany)

1] Don't Say Love {anthem Mix} - Soul Switch (west End, Nyc)
2] Summer - Onionz & Tony (tango, Sf)
3] Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse (universal Uk)
4] Shame {original Instrumental} - Mark Grant Feat. Swaylo (blackstone, Chicago)
5] Coochy Coo - En-core Feat. Eska & Stephen Emmanuel (vc, Uk)
6] Sweet Love Dub - M-essential (fhm, Uk)
7] Funky Instruments {side A, #2} - Pete Hecher (aquarius, Canada)
8] Rescue Me (y Don't U) - Willy Washington Pres. Jazmina (slip 'n' Slide, Uk)
9] I Think My Heart Is Telling Me - Lisa Shaw (sonar Kollectiv, Germany)
10]tribal Shit {charles Spencer Alt Edit} - Harness & Spencer (loveslap, Sf)
11] Swollen - Bent Feat. Zoe Johnston (sport, Uk)
12] Body - Maw Electronic (maw, Nyc)
*bonus Track*
13] Call Me {yam Who Reworks} - N'dambi (dam, Eu)

This one is on the deeper end for those that are down for this type of House. This one goes out to my man Hector Lopez, a TRUE Chicago Deep House legend and one of the firsat cats to believe in me back in '97 when I moved back home after college. Thanks for all the encouraging words and letting me play with you so many times @ Martini Ranch!! LOL Oh, and if you haven't noticed yet, Break Reform is one of my all-time favorite groups in ANY genre of music. Check for ANYTHING they put out.

Dig, "V"


TRACK LISTING -

1] MALINDI - SOULPHICTION (PHILPOT, GERMANY)
2] VUOI VUOI ME {Henrik Schwarz remix} - MARI BOINE (LEAN, GERMANY)
3] WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE {Groove Instrumental} - DAPHNE (MAXI, NYC)
4] MOOSE TRIM - WEEKENDER (TOKO, UK)
5] FEEL {Beats} - TRACKHEADZ (DNH, TORONTO)
6] THIS THING CALLED LOVE {J&J's Soultempo remix} - INCOGNITO (Promo only, US)
7] JIVE ASSING - GLENN UNDERGROUND (NEED2SOUL, UK)
8 and 9] DREAMIN' FOR THE FUTURE {Bonus beats and Main mix} - FREEDOM SOUNDZ feat. VANESSA FREEMAN (DJ V'S GHETTIQUETTE, CHICAGO/FRANKFURT)
*BONUS TRACK*
10] CUT A MAP IN THE SOLES OF MY FEET - BREAK REFORM (ABSTRACT BLUE, UK)