My new studio is finally up and running! Been a lot of work and a long time coming. It may be hard for me to leave this room all Summer. Wall paint is still drying and the fresh carpet smell is strong enough to give me a head buzz. I was pondering what it would be like to cover the floor in one of those classy carpet options above, available for a good price at Linoleum City, but then I wimped out last minute (LAME, I know, but might help prolong what’s left of my sanity). Already had my first recording session in here, and my first mixing session (tons of new music will be coming soon), but this is officially my first blog post from Melon Elevado Studio, where heads get lifted. Aiiiiight?!? And now, new tunes…

Goldroom : Only You Can Show Me (ft. Mereki)

Chico Mann : Esta Bueno
this whole new album is dope, get it.

Phoenix : Entertainment (Hot Natured Remix)
shout out to my homie DJ Cato for this one

Lykke Li : Little Bit (CSS Remix)

Classixx : Holding On & Into The Valley ft. Karl Dixon (Julio Bashmore Remix)

Matpat : Werk That Nerve (Ben Mono Remix)

Ben Mono : The Feel
gotdamn this Mono dude has some funky ass tracks

Blawan : Getting Me Down

Nora En Pure : Come With Me

Natural Self : An Invisible Light & Machine

Keepin it short & sweet right now. Happy to drop this official remix I did for the newly crowned “Princes of Latin Pop” on Nacional Records. I took the og electro cumbia pop song (prod. by the legendary Toy Selectah) and flipped it with a catchy latin-house / Miami-club type of feel. Been working pretty well for me recently on unsuspecting dancefloors. Shout out to MTV Iggy for spreading the love too! Free download, so grab it while it’s hot… Also, for any of you in the SF Bay Area, I’ll be spinning good records tonite at the massive Afrolicious 6yr Anniversary bash. Come through and get silly with us!

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Been catching up on a ton of new music acquisitions, here’s a heaping handful of good ones that rose to the top of the pile. Focussing on some forward thinking outernational sounds today. From tropical NYC to Kenya to Panama via Oakland and beyond. I’m also getting very excited to make my Chicago debut this upcoming Saturday where I’ll be DJ-ing at the FEx party at Subterranean. Any of you in the Chi area, come through and say what’s up!

Rafi El : Tra Ba (Rioux Remix)
taken from this great new FREE EP on Dutty Artz records.

Owiny Sigoma Band : Norbat Okelo
this British/Kenyan group has hit a sweet spot in between rootsy folk & futuristic funk. More here.

Nairobi Matata Jazz : Mapenzi Hayana Daktari (Frankie Francis Edit)
the ever reliable Soundway records has put together a great collection of vintage East African gems, and a very tasty set of remixes & edits to accompany it.

Schlachthofbronx : Apizaco
these German global bass kingpins have a knack for nailing the simple banger. This one happens to be particularly sunny and just what I need right now.

DJ Quality : Bacha Duro
bachata trap. Someone had to do it, and I’m really glad it was quality. Check the EP on Bersa Discos.

Raka Dun : No Tan Listo
Los Rakas boys staying busy as always. This single comes with a fresh new video too.

La Mecanica Popular : La Paz Del Freak
sonido super psicoledico! Possibly the most tripped out salsa ever recorded, taken from this new 7″ on Names You Can Trust.

John Cameron : Swamp Fever
cream of the crop, vintage sound-library funk gets a proper reissue from Strut Records

Analog Players Society : Korosi
from BK producer Amon, comes this new EP of Guinean soul meets steppers funk.

Wilde Belle : June & Love Like This
this brother / sister indy duo have mixed a nice bit of roots reggae and afro flavor into their new release.

I couldn’t be happier to finally be back home, and I’m itching to get busy on new music. In addition to travelling almost non-stop over the past month, I also moved into a new house. So there’s tons of settling in to do, and a new recording studio to finish building. Bottom line, it’s time for me to grind like a worker bee on adderall. As always, I’ll need a steady stream of funky shit to keep the inspiration flowing, and this place will always be here for me to share and spread the wealth. If you crave more flower-doily-tank-tops and fox-skin-on-gold-blazers (as pictured above), then I suggest you seek out this lost classic piece of literature.

Classixx : Holding On (Jerome LOL Remix)
mid-tempo 90′s house sound with some new jack swing to it. Definitely working for me.

Benny & Gain : Been & Gone
real nice flip of this disco boogie loop. Any sample spotters out there?

Mr President feat. Mr Day : Love & Happiness
punchy, funky, and highly danceable cover of this all-time classic

Daft Punk : Get Lucky feat. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers
Super forces of good music coming together like this on a single song is a rare treat. Very much excited to hear the whole album.

Bufi : Take It & Feel It
simple and effective, keeps the heads nodding

Justin Martin : Don’t Go
one of my favorite house tunes in a minue! That hollow bass with the harp on top is just slaying

Benoit & Sergio : $100 Bill
late night sleezy house that I’m really not mad at

Haim : Send Me Down (Kisses Remix) & Falling (Psychemagik Remix)
this group of sisters is making really cool songs right now, the originals are definitely worth seeking out as well

Alpine : Gasoline
shouts to my boo for turning me on to this one. Down-tempo indy-electro-pop burner

Toddla T Sound : Worst Enemy
soulful sounds from deep space nine. Loving this right now.

Lion Babe : Treat Me Like Fire (Eunice & Mawkus Hotel Edit)
nice simple edit that includes the OG sample with this new Badu-esque soul cut

Wow, this little Asia tour has finally come to a glorious end. I’m layover blogging at you from the Singapore airport, reminiscing on all the events that filled the past two weeks to the brim, making them feel more like two months. Last night was the über cherry on top. If you ever find yourself in Manila, Philippines, then don’t be a sucka and make sure you plan for a trip to Irie Sunday at B-Side. Easily one of the top 10 parties I’ve played at, and apparently it pops off like that every week. More pics of the insanity here (courtesy B-Side) and here (courtesy Brendan Goco). It’s a rare treat that I get to play an all reggae set, but as you can imagine, I had to push the boundaries a lickle bit. Some of these tunes here definitely got dropped, press play and keep spreading the vibes. HUGE shout to all my new homies who helped make the tour happen, made the parties pop off proper, and showed me the bomb places to eat: Andre, Eddie, Stefan, Sam, Kilowatt Sound, Dee Jae, Omar, Marcus, PJ, Artstrong… I SEE YOU!

Shabba Ranks & Michael Rose vs Dreadsquad : Shine Eye Gyal (Da Vibz Remaker Mash-Up)
heaaaaavy!

Mr. Vegas : Mus Come A Road
modern day classic

Skarra Mucci : Movie Star (ft. Delroy Wilson)
updated old-school classic

Dirty Dubsters : Girls Pon Mi Mind (ft. Top Cat)
something for the steppers

Charly Black & J Capri : Whine & Kotch
specifically designed for dutty wine

Kess : My Love
ok, kinda cheesy, but I love it anyway

Major Lazer : Watch Out For This (Bumaye) [ft. Busy Signal, The Flexican & FS Green]
that new new electro-moombah-dancehall bizniz.

77klash & Jahdan Blakkamoore : Brooklyn Anthem (Marcus Visionary Remix)
for the city where my heart still lives

Stepart : Rainy City Blues (feat. Pupajim)
from a French crew that keeps on killin it, but needs to get better mastering

Busy Signal : Cool Baby (Poirier Remix)
simple additional drums on this one make it that much more devastating

Coming at you live from the land of squeaky-clean sidewalks and bomb ass chili-crab! Spent the better part of this week getting to know the clubs, bars and insane futuristic architecture of this city/state known as Singapore. I initially came out here as part of the Big Wig Festival where I got to share the stage with some hip hop legends you may be familiar with (Pharoahe Monch & Pharcyde…) but then my hosts help put together a slew of pre-parties for me and my dude DJ Theory, so we’ve been spinning records every night since we arrived. Huge shout out to everyone involved in the festival (including the folks at Kult Magazine who designed the badass ‘hand of rock’ that presided over the whole event). I’m out to Kuala Lumpur today for a few, then headed to Manila, Philippines where the parties will pick back up later this week. If you’re out there check my schedule or follow the twitter feed for details… I’m always happy to link with people who love good music! And now as always, some TUNES.

Samba de Coco Raîzes de Arcoverde : Ê Boi (Maga Bo Remix)

Mélissa Laveaux : Postman

Daniel Klauser : Tocuaco (Melo Moombahton Edit)

Mendez : Ya No Somos Amigos

Inland Knights : Back Chat (Sabo Moombahton Edit)
do yourself a favor and go get the whole collection of Sabo’s latest edits right here

Bosq ft. Kaleta : More Heavy

Gregor Salto & KiT : Otro Dia

The Busy Twist : 1995 & Floor Excitement

Marcus Visionary : 2012 & Belize City

Sonora : La Candela Viva

TOKiMONSTA : Go With It ft. MNDR

On the road once again, this time heading to Singapore! If you happen to be out there, hit me up. I’m doing dj sets all this week, including an appearance at the Big Wig Festival. Then the following week I’ll be doing a couple parties in Manila, Philippines. In the little pocket of down time I had at home, I managed to record this latest installment of MTR radio- 60mins chock full of tropical sunshine vibes and volcanic magma subfrequencies. The musical excursion begins with some chilled out reggae and smooth downtempo sounds, then picks up with some funky disco edits, a bit of soulful house, and finally closes with a couple tracks of atmospheric future funk. Featuring new tracks by Wild Belle, DJ iZem, Alpine, Laura Mvula, Moullinex, Ben Pearce, fLako and more. For the full tracklist and to download the show, check out BrooklynRadio.com

Mixtape Riot #008 by Brooklyn Radio on Mixcloud

Coming at you live & direct from rainy (and hail-ridden) Eugene, OR this week. Even though my environs might be a bit soggy, I’m busy working on new scorchers with the legendary Thomas Mapfumo & crew. It also happens to be my birthday this week- whattup Aries! If you’re in the Los Angeles area, I’ll be back in town this Sat. for an extra wild bday edition of Planet Rock with fellow residents Canyon Cody & Rani D plus guest deejays Cato, Gazoo, & Murphy Lawless. Can you say bonanza? Come through and get sweaty to firebombs like these ones below. The badass hades-esque artwork above comes courtesy of the psychedelic collage meistro Javier Pinon.

Moullinex : Take My Pain Away

Lee Foss : Brooklyn In The House

Disclosure : White Noise

Popcaan : The System

Swing Ting ft. Fox : Head Gone (Murlo Remix)

Slap In The Bass : Egypt

Rishi Romero ft. MC Knowledje : Bateria

Franky Rizardo : Bumba Meu Boi

Dance Kill Move : Arakibombo

Oliver : Night Is On My Mind

Still feeling the effects of my week & a half Hawaiian excursion- namely that I’m moving at half speed and nothing seems to bother me even the slightest bit. AKA Wavy. I need to give a HUGE shoutout to my incomparable hosts in Maui- DJ Nadi & the illustrious Karen Be- who fed me the crippest most chronic of foods & beverages (whatchoo know about Habanero juice?!?), showed me the most mindblowingly gorgeous hideaways (jungle shack in the pic above might be my next home), and helped throw some sick music gatherings while I was there. The fact that we connected through the internet, and this site in particular, is proof that all the work I put into this blog does indeed pay off tenfold. Today’s selections are about as mellow as they get on here, so if you’re not in the mood to drop it into first gear, then this playlist ain’t for you. Also, thank Nadi (whose iTunes I raided) for about half of these tracks…

KarenBe : Coconut Water & Shades Of Delight
be sure to check out more sounds from this badass chica, and definitely expect a collabo with yours truly in the near future.

French Kiwi Juice : Lying Together
simple groovy mid-tempo joint from this funky Frenchman

Nicolas Jaar : And I Say (Xinobi Edit)
light touch edit from this guy, makes the track just a touch easier to bounce to

Nice To Touch : Asagaya
don’t know anything about this Aussie, but this one fits the bill perfectly

Dandy Teru ft. Sarah Gessler & Ty : Fragile Things
whole new album just dropped from Teru, check it out here

Darondo ft. Tall Black Guy :
I Don’t Want To Leave (Sure Know How To Love Me Re-Edit)
this is one of those beats you just don’t want to stop. The latest delivery of heat from TBG

Kodak To Graph : Sequatchie Eve
I love how alive this production sounds. Petri dish beats. Here’s the dude responsible.

DJ iZem : Belén (ft. Yolanda Reyes)
bubbly slow-mo funk from this Portugese producer

Michael Kiwanuka : I’ll Get Along (DJ iZem Bootleg Remix)
more iZem… feelin the little Beatles sample tucked in there

Lulacruza : Canta (Gaby Kerpel Groove Milonga Remix) & Rio Contento
Amazonian songbird. Check her out.

Robert Raimon Roy : Axela
finally, a seriously sexy tune from the man formerly known as Rob Roy (who I did a couple shows with way back)

Please excuse the lack of updates. I would apologize, but in reality I’m not sorry at all, just busy soaking up the Hawaiian sun, cliff diving and exploring in the jungle. Sitting in front of a computer is not an easy task out here. That being said, I hope to share some of these irie vibes I’m feeling through good music that might help transport you momentarily to come meet me in paradise. Already been DJ-ing a bunch out here, but there’s one more gran fete this Friday. For any of you in Maui, come through Earth Runnins in Kahului where my insanely gracious host DJ Nadi & I will be spinning heavy global sounds from 9pm til 4 in the am.

Farmer Nappy ft. Kerwin Du Bois : Pavement
shouts to my hermano de otra madre Canyon Cody for hippin me to this Soca gold.

Kes The Band : Wotless (DJ Theory Edit)
another Soca dancefloor filler getting the DJ Theory touch.

Perfect : Reggae Music
another one jacked from Canyon. When people trainspot this one from me, they think I’m being sneaky with re-titling the track haha.

Guts : And The Living Is Easy (Dynamics Remix)
excellent uptempo roots rework of this Billy Stewart sample. Thanks to my homie DJ Cato for this one.

Stylo G : Call Me A Marley (DJ Theory Remix)
another top notch rework from Theory. Very happy that I’ll be DJ-ing alongside this man in Singapore and beyond in April.

Major Lazer : Get Free (Cousin Cole Halftime Edit)
once again, Cousin Cole brings that boom bap head nod to a track that otherwise is a big hard to play out. The classic Nas instrumental is a perfect fit.

Savages y Suefo : Our World Our Style
I met this cat in Budapest last year and am really happy to see his work getting a proper release.

Bruno Mars : Locked Out Of Heaven (Major Lazer / Jr Blender Remix)
the Hawaiin boy that made it worldwide! I like that they play his lesser known reggae songs on the radio here all day erryday.

Sporto Kantes : Holiday & I Love U
a couple really nice laid back reggae infused groovers from this French group with a nice Barrington Levy sample in the mix

The Echocentrics : Pioneira & Don Alejo (Grant Phabao Remix)
a couple great dubby tunes from this new EP by the latest musical incarnation of afro-latin-funk maestro Adrian Quesada

Mo Kolours : Tusk Dance & Promise
finally, some seriously lo-fi dubbed out material that sounds like it was recorded in a cloud of smoke, courtesy of Mr. Kolours. “Promise” is a worthy remake of one of my all-time favorite reggae songs.