“Holidayz with Don Playz.”

Tracklist for December 29, 2021

01 :: Unknown vol. 4 – Trapped [It’s Not A Genre It’s A Feeling]
02 :: Alan Dixon – Whatcha Gonna Do (Marcel Vogel Remix) (Feat Maleke O’Ney) [Lumberjacks In Hell]
03 :: Gabriels – Love And Hate In A Different Time (Kerri Chandler Vocal Mix) [Atlas Artists]
04 :: Gabriels – Love And Hate In A Different Time (623 Again Mix) [Atlas Artists]
05 :: Carlos Sanchez Movement IV – Wisdom [Sacred Rhythm Music]
06 :: Golden Dawn Arkestra – Children Of The Sun (Austin Ato Remix) [Razor N Tape Reserve]
07 :: Glenn Davis – Hold Tight [Deeper Groove Recordings]
08 :: Ken Gill – Love Moon [Alleviated Records]
09 :: South African Boogie Cuts – Like Miles (La Casa Late Night Loction Mix) [SABC]
10 :: Sandman & Riverside feat. Jeremy Ellis – Into Your Story (Original DISTINCTIVE Vocal Remix) [FFWD]
11 :: The Robinson – Burnout (Ron Trent Remix) [Futureboogie Recordings]
12 :: K-Alexi – The Dancer (Joe Smooth It’s My House Mix)  [K Klassik]
13 :: Jamal Moss Presents Allonymous & The Hamitic Building Society – Gypsy Woman [Mathematics Recordings]
14 :: Austin Ato – What You Want [Classic]
15 :: Dan Electro – Let Them Come (Greg Gauthier’s Dance Culture Rmx) [Soulab]
16 :: Unknown – Patron [No Art No Name]
17 :: Romanthony – Everybody Dancing [Trans]
18 :: Mariah Carey – Joy To The World (Celebration Mix) [Columbia]
19 :: Meli’sa Morgan – Still In Love With You (Still In Love Mix) [Pendulum Records]
20 :: Eli Escobar – Take It From Me [Night People NYC]
21 :: Theo Parrish – Dan Ryan [Sound Signature]
22 :: Eddie Fowlkes – Pandemic One [City Boy]
23 :: Rocco Universal – Somewhere Else [Soul Clap Records]
24 :: Unknown – Burning Hot [No Art No Name]

Disco, then house.

Tracklist for December 8, 2021

01 :: Tata Vega – Get It Up For Love [Motown]
02 :: Cameo – It’s Serious [Chocolate City]
03 :: Chas Jankel – Glad To Know You [A&M Records]
04 :: Touché – Just Like A Doorknob (Disco Version) [S.P.Q.R.]
05 :: Lenny Williams – You Got Me Running [ABC Records]
06 :: Futura – Feelin’ Hot (Vocal) [Reelin & Rockin Records]
07 :: Connie Case – Get Down [New York Underground Disco]
08 :: Colonel Abrams – Speculation (Extended Version) [MCA Records]
09 :: Bobby Thurston – Check Out The Groove [Prelude Records]
10 :: Jamaica Girls – Need Somebody New [Sleeping Bag Records]
11 :: Instant Funk – Bodyshine [Salsoul Records]
12 :: Kongas – Dr. Doo-Wah [Polydor]
13 :: Taana Gardner – When You Touch Me (Vocal) [West End Records]
14 :: Eddie Amador – House Music (Message Mix) [Yoshitoshi Records]
15 :: Steve “Silk” Hurley – Oom-Dah [Silk Entertainment]
16 :: Steve “Silk” Hurley – The Word Is Love (Mousse T’s For The Heads Mix) [Silk Entertainment]
17 ::
18 :: Deee-Lite – Call Me (Color Blind Extended Mix) [Elektra]
19 :: The Funky People feat. Cassio Ware – Funky People (Klubhead Vocal) [Funky People]
20 :: Romanthony w/ The Trojan Horse – Testify (Soul Vamp) [Black Male Records]
21 :: Lil Louis & The World – I Called U (Why’d U Fall) [Epic]
22 :: Susan Clark – Deeper (Deeper Than Deep Mix) [FFRR]
23 :: Chic – Chic Mystique (Club Dub) [Warner Bros. Records]
24 :: Scottie Deep feat. Toni Williams – Soul Searchin’ (S & M Beat Down) [Strictly Rhythm]
25 :: Chez Damier – Untitled (A1) [KMS]
26 :: Dajae – U Got Me Up (Danny’s Club Version) [Cajual Records]
27 :: Peven Everett – I Can’t Believe I Loved Her (Calypso Mix) [Nite Grooves]

Disco party? Am I hearing you correctly? You want a big disco party right now? Okay, have it your way.

Tracklist for November 24, 2021

01 :: Elado – Shake Your Body (Elado Edit) [GAMM]
02 :: Sentimental Animals – Love Vibration (Original Disco Mix) [Razor N Tape Reserve]
03 :: Horse Meat Disco feat. Phenomenal Handclap Band – Sanctuary [Glitterbox]
04 :: Austin Ato – Heat [Classic]
05 :: The System – Tu Estas En Mi Systema (You Are In My System) [Mirage]
06 :: King Of Nothing – Stars [Star Time]
07 :: Elado – Gulab Jamun [Razor N Tape]
08 :: C. Da Afro – Affogato [Caffè Corretto Edits]
09 :: Les Inferno – Boogie Bones [Samosa Records]
10 :: The Trammps – People Of The World Rise (Joaquin’s Disco Dub Pt 1 Of 4) [Circuit T Promo]
11 :: DJ Vas – Go Get The Money [EDR Records]
12 :: Camille (52), Chez Damier & Nico Lahs – Gator Bait (Nico Lahs Edit) [Adeen]
13 :: Gay Marvine – Lost In Music [Bath House Etiquette]
14 :: The Phenomenal Handclap Band – Judge Not (Ray Mang Special Mix) [Toy Tonics]
15 :: I.M Yoni – Perfect Place (Toucan Sounds Edits) [Toucan Sounds]
16 :: Rafael Cancian – Katayef (Original Mix) [Ravanelli Disco Club]
17 :: Carlos Sanchez Movement IV – All I Want [Sacred Rhythm Music]
18 :: It’s Not A Genre It’s A Feeling 4 – Untitled (A2) [It’s Not A Genre It’s A Feeling]
19 :: The Marvin Funk Band – KR5B [Kaskadeur Records]
20 :: Michael The Lion – Anytime [Razor N Tape]
21 :: Theo Parrish – Carpet People Don’t Drink Steak Soda [Sound Signature]
22 :: Marco Funari – Filtered In Rome [One Star Records]
23 :: Loz Goddard – Juicy Lucy [Razor N Tape Reserve]
24 :: Paul Older – Faces [Daje Funk Records]
25 :: Bunny Mack – Love Sweet Love [Win Records]
26 :: Matalo! – Abeja [Daje Funk Records]

Synth madness returns for a new wave -inspired mix.

Tracklist for November 10, 2021

01 :: Clio – Faces [La Discoteca]
02 :: Cube – Why Men Go Insane [Gallo]
03 :: Kon Kan – I Beg Your Pardon (Club Mix) [Atlantic]
04 :: Michael McDonald – Sweet Freedom [MCA Records]
05 :: Jeffrey Osborne – Stay With Me Tonight (Extended Remixed Version) [A&M Records]
06 :: Whitney Houston – Love Will Save The Day (Extended Remix) [Arista]
07 :: New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle [Qwest Records]
08 :: Yazoo – Situation (Re-Recorded Remix) [Mute]
09 :: Laid Back – White Horse [Sire]
10 :: Quinella – Your Place Or Mine [Becket Records]
11 :: Skyy – Non-Stop (Remix) [Capitol Records]
12 :: Wuf Ticket – The Key (Dub Mix by Francois Kevorkian) [Prelude Records]
13 :: Brooklyn Express – Sixty-Nine [One Way Records]
14 :: Hot Streak – Body Work [Easy Street Records]
15 :: The Salsoul Orchestra – Ooh I Love It (Love Break) [Salsoul Records]
16 :: Touchdown – Ease Your Mind/Remix U.S. [Streetwise]
17 :: Heaven 17 – Penthouse And Pavement [Virgin]
18 :: Modern Rocketry – The Right Stuff [Megatone Records]
19 :: Psyche – Unveiling The Secret (Remix) [New Rose Records]
20 :: Madonna – Burning Up [Sire]
21 :: N.Y.C. Peech Boys – Love Kills Pain On Contact [Island Records]
22 :: APB – Shoot You Down (Edit By Mr. K) [Most Excellent Unlimited]
23 :: ESG – Dance [99 Records]
24 :: Beige – Emperor (Celebrate Life Mix) [Celebrate Life]

The progressive house revival continues!

Tracklist for November 3, 2021

01 :: Jark Prongo – Wave 2081 [Pssst Music]
02 :: POB – Waah (Original Seismix) [Platipus]
03 :: Chemical Brothers – Hey Boy Hey Girl [Virgin]
04 :: Underworld – Push Upstairs (Roger S. Blue Plastic Mix) [V2]
05 :: BT feat. Tori Amos – Blue Skies (Deep Dish Blue Phunk Mix) [Reprise Records]
06 :: Nils Hess & Nathan Coles – Drag [Household Recordings]
07 :: Sneaker Pimps – Spin Spin Sugar (Armand’s Dark Garage Mix) [Virgin Records America, Inc.]
08 :: Morel – True (The Faggot Is You) (Deep Dish Poof Daddy Remix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]
09 :: Tilt – 36 (Tilt’s Numerology Dub) [Hooj Choons]
10 :: Meeker – Save Me (Futureshock SOS Mix) [Underwater Records]
11 :: John Beltran – Joy [Samurai Records]
12 :: X-Press 2 feat. David Byrne – Lazy (Full Length Version) [Skint]
13 :: Gene Farris – Show Me A Man [Fluential]
14 :: Pete Heller & Smokin Jo pres. Sleepers – Fishbone (Stylus Trouble Dub) [Junior London]
15 :: X-Press 2 – Smoke Machine (Trendroid Remix) [Skint]
16 :: MURK – Alright (Murk Original Mix) [Tommy Boy Silver]
17 :: Trancesetters – Roaches (Peace Division Remix) [Hooj Choons]
18 :: RRR – Un 7 [Asphalt Records]
19 :: Deep Swing – In The Music (Superchumbo Remix) [Direction Records]
20 :: Little Green Men feat. Eliza – Through With You (Original Vocal Mix) [Forensic Records]
21 :: Green Velvet – Flash (Danny Tenaglia’s Nitrous Oxide Mix) [F-111 Records]
22 :: Chiapet – Westworld (Medieval Funk Mix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]

Yebo! It’s time for some heavy sounds from South Africa — kwaito, disco, bubblegum, etc.

Tracklist for October 27, 2021

01 :: TKZEE – Magesh [Sony Music South Africa]
02 :: Scotch – Jam Alley [La Casa Tropical]
03 :: Kamazu – Jumpin Jack Girl [Teal Records]
04 :: Sea Bee – Home Boy [Afrosynth Records]
05 :: Brenda Fassie – Yo Baby [The CCP Record Company]
06 :: Adaye – Turn It Up (Instrumental Disco Mix) [Afrosynth Records]
07 :: Dalom Kids – Potjie [Gallo Music Productions]
08 :: Matshikos – Innocent Man [Gallo Music Productions]
09 :: Doctor X – Somalia [Mob Music]
10 :: Vibe Talk – Let Us Be One [Hit City]
11 :: Molelo – Khombo [Midnight Beat]
12 :: CJB – The Boss Is Back [Sound Rays]
13 :: Hotshot – I’m Falling In Love [MFM]
14 :: TKZEE Family – Off The Wall [BMG Records Africa]
15 :: Black Moses – My Song For You [Soul Brothers Productions]
16 :: TZ Junior – Sugar My Love [Jamwax]
17 :: Al Etto – Give Me The Green Light [Roy B. Records]
18 :: Chimora – Eli Eli (Dub Mix) [Dephon]
19 :: Patricia Majalisa – Moment of Truth [Zimbabwe Music Corporation]
20 :: Nomuntu Kappa – Come Satisfy Me [Roy B. Records]
21 :: V.O. – Mashisa [Invisible City Editions]
22 :: Peta Teanet – Thokoloshi [Challenger]
23 :: Ramasheleng – Shebeen Girls [TFM]
24 :: The Ghetto – Imagination [Flame]
25 :: Sox – Molao Dub [Eric Frisch Productions]
26 :: Kamazu – Wafika U Baas [Roy B. Records]
27 :: Morgan – Vakonwana [La Casa Tropical]
28 :: Captain Moses – Fly Cherry Fly [Afrosynth]

Two hours of mostly classic house with some new cuts mixed in, all from the vinyl archives of Don Play, North Carolina’s disco mixer.

Tracklist for October 20, 2021

01 :: High Tide – Time Unlimited [Rebirth]
02 :: Avant Garde – Perpetuity [Faith]
03 :: Soulboy – Harmonica Track (The Classic Mix) [Maxi Records]
04 :: Elfenberg – Alkebulan [MoBlack]
05 :: Kerri Chandler – Love Me (Dub) [Ascension Music]
06 :: Nina Simone – Blackbird (Joe’s Edits & Overdubs Version) [Circuit T Promo]
07 :: Crustation – Flame (Borderline Insanity Dub Mix) [Melodies International]
08 :: No Smoke – Koro Koro [Profile Records]
09 :: Romanthony – Now You Want Me [Black Male Records]
10 :: Jay Williams – Sweat (Dripping Dub) [Big Beat Records]
11 :: Dubtribe Sound System – Equitoreal [Imperial Dub Recordings]
12 :: A Bitch Named Johanna – I’m A Bitch (Bitch Moaning) [Project X Records]
13 :: K.A.T.O. – The Booty Dance (High-Knee Mix) [Nu Groove Records]
14 :: Nagual – I Feel The Rhythm [Slow To Speak]
15 :: David Anthony feat. Pedro Herrera – Free Your Mind (Tribal Instrumental) [Emotive Records]
16 :: The Ride Committee feat. Roxy – Get Huh! (The New Mix) [E Legal]
17 :: Sagat – Fuk Dat (Raw Mix) [Maxi Records]
18 :: Mateo & Matos – Rainbow ’95 [Henry Street Music]
19 :: The African Dream – Your In My Soul [Eightball Records]
20 :: Matt Wood – What Am I Gonna Do With You? (Rushmore Dub) [TRIBAL America]
21 :: Moods of Madness – Get Yourself Together [Easy Street Records]
22 :: Kidz of Romatt – In This House Of Ourz (Deep Tribe Mix) [Groove On]
23 :: Cajmere Featuring Dajae – Brighter Days (Underground Trance) [Cajual Records]
24 :: The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M. Introducing Michelle Visage – It’s Gonna Be A Lovely Day (Dub House Mix III) [Arista]
25 :: Leisha Moore – Damn, What A Feeling (Original Vocal Mix) [Easy Street Records]
26 :: Simply Red – Thrill Me (Masters At Work House Mix) [EastWest]
27 :: Grace Jones – Slave To The Rhythm (Ollie D’s House Mix) [ZTT]

Time for some much-needed Loft style in the Megamix! Enjoy these mind-bending jazz-funk and disco records inspired by the patron saint of dance music, David Mancuso.

Tracklist for October 13, 2021

01 :: Charles Earland – Leaving This Planet [Prestige]
02 :: Dexter Wansel – Life On Mars [Philadelphia International Records]
03 :: Idris Muhammad – Could Heaven Ever Be Like This [Kudu]
04 :: The Blackbyrds – Happy Music [Fantasy]
05 :: James Brown – Give It Up Or Turn It Loose (Remix) [Simply Vinyl]
06 :: Patti LaBelle – The Spirit’s In It [Philadelphia International Records]
07 :: Powerline – Double Journey (12″ Vocal Version) [Prelude]
08 :: Lamont Dozier – Going Back To My Roots [Dance Classics]
09 :: Hugh Brodie And The Real Thing – Cornbread & Beans [Kheba]
10 :: Risco Connections – Ain’t No Stopping Us Now (Vocal) [Black Rose Music]
11 :: Cymande – Fug [Janus Records]
12 :: Third World – Now That We Found Love [4th & Broadway]
13 :: Demis Roussos – L.O.V.E. Got A Hold Of Me [Mercury]
14 :: Candido – Thousand Finger Man [Salsoul Records]
15 :: Atmosfear – Dancing In Outer Space [Mr. Bongo]
16 :: The Invitations – We Don’t Allow (No Sitting Down In Here) [Red Greg Records]
17 :: Timothy Leary, Ph.D., Ralph Metzner, Ph.D. and Richard Alpert, Ph.D. – Coming Back [Broadside Records]
18 :: Brian Briggs – Aeo (Part I) [Bearsville]

This week, we have a very special guest mix sent to us from halfway around the world — courtesy of legendary Eurodance deejay BENEDETTO SCUOLAVECCHIO.

Raised on the southern outskirts of Rome during the height of Italo Disco, Benedetto worked his way up the ranks of Italy’s hottest nightclubs, beginning as a bartender, lightshow jockey, substitute DJ, and eventually as a resident DJ as the country’s taste in music was changing to a more international sound. In the 1990’s he made a name for himself by playing the hottest Eurodance hits to Italy’s most exclusive, upscale clientele, at venues such as Ultimo Impero, Baia Imperiale, The East Side, Marabu, and 7Up. He holds a Guinness World Record for having played the 12″ promo single of “Rhythm Is A Dancer,” by Snap!, 14 times in a row during a DJ set in the summer of 1992.

After building a legion of fans in his home country, Benedetto began touring the top Eurodance venues worldwide throughout the mid-to-late 1990s, including Palacio Gaviria in Madrid, Juliana’s in Tokyo, and Boa Café in Toronto.

Since 2001, Benedetto has taken a step back from the turntables to pursue a quieter passion from his childhood: tree shaping. These days, he passes most of the year sculpting branches into art, from his remote cabin in Ontario, Canada, where he lives with his two rabbits, Graziana and Betsy.

Benedetto is not on social media, and did not elaborate on what else he has been up to during semi-retirement. The email he sent with the mix reads:

“A collection of my most greatest highlights and memories for me. Away from my many years performing it is now a great time to look back and also enjoy these moments of the dancefloor which have caused many friendships that they lasted the test of times.”

Tracklist for October 6, 2021

01 :: Monitors feat. Ashi – Wanna Let You Down (Club Version) [Dig It International]
02 :: JT Company – Live My Life (Club Mix) [Muzic Without Control Records]
03 :: Pearl – Whenever You’re Around (Extended) [Byte Records]
04 :: Kymelle – Show That Body Baby (Ultimate Mix) [Quality Music]
05 :: Texture – Take A Chance On Me (Another Edit) [Lime Inc.]
06 :: Cardenia – Happy Station (Fun Mix) [Roughmix]
07 :: Fits Of Gloom – Heaven (Plus Staples Mix) [Media Records]
08 :: Plaza – Wild Is The Night (Dance Version) [Alora Music]
09 :: Culture Beat – Mr. Vain (Vain Mix) [Epic]
10 :: Kiss The Beat – Power People (Power Mix) [Dance Pool]
11 :: Tin Tin Out feat. Espiritu – Always (Something There To Remind Me) (Tooley St. Mix) [WEA]
12 :: Andromeda – Do You Wanna’ Right Now (Extended Mix) [Italian Style Production]
13 :: DJ H. feat. Stefy – My Body (Vocal Remix) [Wicked & Wild Records]
14 :: Kadoc – The Nighttrain (Original) [Positiva]
15 :: Sash! – Encore Une Fois (Future Breeze Mix)[Ultra Europe]
16 :: The Immortals – Mortal Kombat (Techno-Syndrome 12″ Mix) [Vernon Yard Recordings]
17 :: E-Type – This Is The Way (Extended Version) [Stockholm Records]
18 :: 2 Unlimited – No Limit (Extended Mix No Rap) [Radikal Records]
19 :: E-Motion feat. Prime – So In Love With You (X-tended) [Expanded Music]
20 :: Focus 1 – Yes Yes Yes! [Reputation Records]
21 :: Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400 (DJ Gius Remix) [Radikal Records]
22 :: Collective Noyze – Theme From The X-Files (Euro Mix) [Sci-Fi Records]
23 :: Dreamworld – Movin’ Up (Extended Version) [ZAC Records]
24 :: La Bouche – Sweet Dreams (Club Mix) [RCA]
25 :: Captain Hollywood Project – Flying High (Spaceship Mix) [Blow Up]
26 :: Real McCoy – Run Away (Club Attack Mix) [Arista]
27 :: Namie Amuro – Body Feels Exit (Original Mix) [Avex Trax]
28 :: Eiffel 65 – Blue (Da Ba Dee) (DJ Ponte Ice Pop Mix) [Republic Records]

Who’s back? It’s Don.

Tracklist for September 22, 2021

01 :: Jimmy “Bo” Horne – Dance Across The Floor (Vocal) [Sunshine Sound Disco]
02 :: The Salsoul Orchestra Featuring Loleatta Holloway – Seconds [Salsoul Records]
03 :: Gwen Guthrie – Peanut Butter (Long Vocal) [Garage Records]
04 :: Kurtis Blow – The Breaks (Vocal) [Mercury]
05 :: Blondie – Rapture (Special Disco Mix) [Chrysalis]
06 :: Crown Heights Affair – Say A Prayer For Two [De-Lite Records]
07 :: Babe Ruth – The Mexican [Harvest]
08 :: Manu Dibango – Soul Makossa [Not On Label]
09 :: Man Parrish Featuring Freeze Force – Boogie Down (Bronx) [Sugarscoop]
10 :: Earl Young’s Trammps – What Happened To The Music (Dub Mix) [Philly Sound Works]
11 :: Love Club – Hot Summer Nights [West End Records]
12 :: Rick James – Cold Blooded (Vocal) [Motown]
13 :: Level 42 – Turn It On [Polydor]
14 :: Futura – Feelin’ Hot (Vocal) [Reelin & Rockin Records]
15 :: Undisputed Truth – You + Me + Love [Whitfield Records]
16 :: Voyage – Lady America [T.K. Disco]
17 :: Musique – In The Bush (Special Disco Re-Mix) [CBS]
18 :: Buari – Karam Bani [Be With Records]
19 :: Wuf Ticket – The Key [Prelude Records]
20 :: Hugh Masekela – Don’t Go Lose It Baby (Stretch Mix) [Jive Afrika]
21 :: Bo Kool – (Money) No Love [Siamese Records]
22 :: Pasteur Lappé – Na Real Sekele Fo’ Ya [Africa Seven]
23 :: Rockers Revenge Featuring Donnie Calvin – Sunshine, Partytime (Rap) [Streetwise]
24 :: Young MC – Know How (Vocal) [Delicious Vinyl]
25 :: Captain Rapp – Bad Times (I Can’t Stand it) (Part 2) [Becket Records]
26 :: Alicia Myers – I Want To Thank You (Remix) [M & A Records, Inc.]
27 :: Horse Meat Disco feat. The Phenomenal Handclap Band – Sanctuary [Glitterbox]