Ep. 195: I’m Here Again

"I try to fight the need but it's too strong." - Thelma Houston

Don is back with the disco heat for the virtual dancefloor. ALL KILLER / NO FILLER ///

Tracklist for January 27, 2021

01 :: Thelma Houston – I’m Here Again [Motown]
02 :: The Originals – Down To Love Town (Special Disco Version) [Motown]
03 :: Munich Machine – Get On The Funk Train [Casablanca]
04 :: Two Tons O’ Fun – Got The Feeling [Fantasy]
05 :: Francine McGee – Delirium (Disco Mix) [RCA Victor]
06 :: Debbie Jacobs – Don’t You Want My Love [MCA Records]
07 :: Loleatta Holloway – Catch Me On The Rebound [Gold Mind Records]
08 :: Crown Heights Affair – You Gave Me Love [De-Lite Records]
09 :: Komiko – Feel Alright [Sam Records]
10 :: Gayle Adams – Love Fever (Vocal Version) [Prelude Records]
11 :: Barbara Norris – It’s Heavy! (Dub Version) [United Performers]
12 :: Serious Intention – Niecy Don’t Know (Acamental Mix)
13 :: Serious Intention – You Don’t Know (Special Remix)
14 :: Liquid Liquid – Cavern [99 Records]
15 :: Phreek – Weekend (Long Version) [Atlantic]
16 :: Sparque – Let’s Go Dancin’ (Club Version) [West End Records]
17 :: Gino Soccio – Dancer [Warner Bros. Records]
18 :: Brenda Harris – Making Love Will Keep You Fit [Hot City]
19 :: Dee Dee Bridgewater – Bad For Me (Long) [Elektra]
20 :: Shalamar – Right In The Socket [Solar]
21 :: Musique – Love Massage [Prelude Records]
22 :: Erotic Drum Band – Jerky Rhythm [Prism]
23 :: Donna Summer – I Feel Love (Remix) [Ballroom Records]

Ep. 191: Ukwenza Kuyashiyana

"It takes all my courage to look down that long road." - Johnny Clegg

Yebo! Don packs a mighty punch with this killer South African bubblegum/kwaito mix that delivers the goods, offering some rare sounds that will destroy your inner dancefloor.

Tracklist for October 21, 2020

01 :: Mavis Maseko – Ukwenza Kuyashiyana [Nu Beat]
02 :: Johnny Clegg And Savuka – Giyani [MINC]
03 :: Brenda & The Big Dudes – Bongani [Capitol Records]
04 :: Chicco – Chiccoman [Roy B. Records]
05 :: Volcano – Bomsamaria [Gallo GRC]
06 :: C.J.B. – The Boss Is Back [Voice Whispers]
07 :: Margino – Happy People [Jamwax]
08 :: Taxi – Will It Go Round In Circles [Roy B. Records]
09 :: Yvonne Chaka Chaka – I Cry For Freedom [Mercury]
10 :: Kabasa – Pickin’ Up The Pieces [Atlantic]
11 :: Dan Nkosi – Shisaboy [Hit City Records]
12 :: Monwa – Mtshana [Cool Spot]
13 :: Chimora – Eli Eli (Dub Mix) [Dephon]
14 :: Bibbi feat. Sun – You Don’t Mind [Diamond Music]
15 :: Tashif’ Kente – Tell Him I Became Your Lover [Tusk Music]
16 :: Brothers of Peace – Maphodisa vs. Traffic Cop [Sony Music South Africa]
17 :: Doctor X – Run Away [La Casa Tropical]
18 :: Twistyle – Wenu Phethe Bani [Wicked Sounds]
19 :: Ma Willies – Intwenjani? [Gallo]
20 :: Penny Penny – Laphinda [ZMC]
21 :: Sea Bee – Home Boy [Afrosynth]
22 :: P.V.P. – Malende [La Casa Tropical]
23 :: Alaska – Namaste [Kalawa Jazmee / Universal]
24 :: Kabelo – Love Me Or Leave Me [Electromode]
25 :: Bravo – Skhokho [Ghetto Ruff]
26 :: Msawawa – Bowungakanani? [Sheer Sound]

Ep. 190: Chicago/Detroit – A Tale of Two Cities

"We're too far gone, there's no way back." - Adonis

This edition of the Megamix is actually two mixes in one. I was asked by my good pal and musicology PhD. Matt Heck to record two introductory mixes for undergraduate students learning about the history of American dance music culture. So in this mix, we have an hour of Chicago house classics followed by the origins of Detroit techno. Hope you enjoy!!!

Tracklist for October 14, 2020

CHICAGO
01 :: Marshall Jefferson – Move Your Body [Trax Records]
02 :: Ralphi Rosario feat. Xaviera Gold – You Used To Hold Me (Mucho Michie House Mix) [Hot Mix 5 Records]
03 :: Jesse Saunders – On And On [Jes Say Records]
04 :: Phuture – Acid Tracks [Trax Records]
05 :: Farley “Jackmaster” Funk & Jessie Saunders ‎– Dub Can’t Turn Around [House Records]
06 :: Virgo Four – In A Vision [Trax Records]
07 :: Hercules – 7 Ways (Vocal) [Dance Mania]
08 :: Robert Owens – Bring Down The Walls [Trax Records]
09 :: Lil’ Louis – The Original Video Clash [Dance Mania]
10 :: LNR – Work It To The Bone (Vocal)[House Jam Records]
11 :: Adonis – No Way Back (Vocal) [Trax Records]
12 :: BnC – House Ain’t Givin Up (Matt’s Mix) [AKA Dance Music]
13 :: Steve “Silk” Hurley – Jack Your Body (Club Your Body) [Underground]
14 :: Jeanette Thomas – Shake Your Body (House Shaker Version) [Chicago Connection Records]
15 :: Steve Poindexter – Work That Mutha Fucker [Muzique Records]
16 :: Phuture – Slam [Trax Records]
17 :: Lil’ Louis – French Kiss [Diamond Records]
18 :: Joe Smooth – Promised Land [D.J. International Records]
19 :: Mr. Fingers – Can You Feel It [Trax Records]
20 :: Frankie Knuckles pres. Jamie Principle – Your Love [Trax Records]

DETROIT
01 :: Orbit feat. Carol Hall – The Beat Goes On (Lunar Mix) [Quality]
02 :: Kano – I’m Ready [Emergency Records]
03 :: Captain Rapp – Bad Times (I Can’t Stand it) (Part 2) [Becket Records]
04 :: Cybotron – Clear [Fantasy]
05 :: Alexander Robotnick – Problèmes D’Amour (Original) [Fuzz Dance]
06 :: Hashim – Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) [Cutting Records]
07 :: Unknown DJ – Basstronic [Techno Kut Records]
08 :: Intercity – Groovin’ Without Doubt [KMS]
09 :: Reese & Santonio – Bounce Your Body To The Box (Power Hit Mix) [KMS]
10 :: Model 500 – Play It Cool (A Different Version) [Metroplex]
11 :: Eddie “Flashin” Fowlkes – In The Mix (Sample Version) [Metroplex]
12 :: Rhythim Is Rhythim – Nude Photo (Rythim Mix) [Transmat]
13 :: Model 500 – Interference Mix 2 [Metroplex]
14 :: Underground Resistance w/ Yolanda – Your Time Is Up (Side B2) [Underground Resistance]
15 :: Final Cut W/ True Faith feat. Bridgett Grace – Take Me Away (Instrumental Mix) [Paragon]
16 :: Triple XXX – The Bedroom Scene (Straight Up Mix) [Express Records]
17 :: Reese – Untitled (Rhythm Tracks B5) [Incognito Records]
18 :: Inner City – Big Fun (12″ Remix) [Virgin]
19 :: Rhythim Is Rhythim – Strings Of Life [Transmat]
20 :: Symbols & Instruments – Tear Drops Of Yesterday [KMS]
21 :: Visage – Frequency 7 (Dance Mix) [Polydor]
22 :: The Vision – Liberation Radio [Underground Resistance]
23 :: Plastikman – Spastik [NovaMute]
24 :: Underground Resistance – Jupiter Jazz [Underground Resistance]
23 :: The Aztec Mystic A.K.A DJ Rolando – Jaguar [Underground Resistance]

Ep. 189: Don’t Let Go

"Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock. Come on, baby, it's time to rock." - Tony Orlando

2 hours of glorious disco grooves!

Tracklist for September 16, 2020

01 :: Tony Orlando – Don’t Let Go [Elektra]
02 :: Futura – Feelin’ Hot (Vocal) [Reelin & Rockin Records]
03 :: Beverly Johnson – Can’t You Feel It [Buddah Records]
04 :: Instant Funk – I Got My Mind Made Up (Larry Levan Remix) [Salsoul Records]
05 :: D.C. LaRue – Cathedrals [Pyramid]
06 :: K.I.D. – Hupendi Muziki Wangu? ! (You Don’t Like My Music) [Sam Records]
07 :: Evelyn King – Love Come Down (Vocal) [RCA Special Records]
08 :: Bobby Thurston – Check Out The Groove [Prelude Records]
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Ep. 188: Sesame’s Treet

"I want you to know that." - Jill Sanders

It’s the official acid-piano house mix for 2020, the Summer of No Love, Phase 2.5!

Tracklist for September 2, 2020

01 :: Smart E’s – Sesame’s Treet (12″ Version) [Pyrotech Records]
02 :: Red Alert & Mike Slammer – In Effect [Slammin’ Vinyl]
03 :: The Prodigy – Your Love (Remix) [XL Recordings]
04 :: N-Joi – Anthem [RCA]
05 :: B-Art – Streetwise (Summerhouse Holiday Remix) [R&S Records]
06 :: Jill Sanders – I Can’t Feel It (Extended Version) [Inside]
07 :: CLS – Can You Feel It (In House Dub) [Strictly Rhythm]
08 :: Hi-Tek 3 feat. Ya Kid K – Spin That Wheel (Extended Flick Mix) [SBK Records]
09 :: Mister Monday – Future [Open]
10 :: Vision Masters & Tony King Featuring Kylie Minogue – Keep On Pumpin’ It (Angelic Remix) [PWL Records]
11 :: Brainstorm – Move The Colors [Instinct Records]
12 :: Tech Man 1 – Changes Part 1 (Rave Mix) [Nitebeat]
13 :: Electric Choc – Shock The Beat (Chart Remix) [Hi Tech Music]
14 :: Rhythm Quest – Closer To All Your Dreams (Hybrid Mix) [Network Records]
15 :: The Reese Project – Station Of The Groove (Jay Denham Mix) [Giant Records]
16 :: The Project feat. Linda Rice – Out Of Control (FHR’s Club Mix) [D.J. International Records]
17 :: React 2 Rhythm – Intoxication (Dubfield Mix) [Guerilla]
18 :: Black Box – I Don’t Know Anybody Else (DJ Lelewel Mix) [RCA]
19 :: Black Traxx – My Piano [Night Club Records]
20 :: Shut Up And Dance – £10 (To Get In) (The Rave) [Shut Up And Dance Records]
21 :: Bizarre Inc – Playing With Knives (Quadrant Mix) [Columbia]
22 :: Baby Ford – Beach Bump (Colin Faver Edit) [Sire]
23 :: 1st Prodject – Right Before My Eyes [Slammin’ Vinyl]
24 :: Awesome 3 – Don’t Go (Kicks Like A Mule Mix) [XL Recordings]
25 :: The Zeony Lee Experience – Love Energy (The 3:03 From London Mix) [Deep Distraxion]
26 :: New Atlantic – I Know (Flute Mix) [Big Beat]
27 :: Opus III – It’s A Fine Day [EastWest Records America]
28 :: Jimi Polo – Better Days (Club Mix) [Urban]
29 :: Space Master – I Need You (U.S. Underground Mix) [ZYX Records]
30 :: Xpansions – Elevation (Club Mix) [Optimism Records]
31 :: Adamski – The N-R-G Symphony In F. Minor [MCA Records]

Ep. 187: Heaven

"There is a party. Everyone is there. Everyone will leave at exactly the same time." - Talking Heads

A new wave mix for when there isn’t much of anything to say. See you soon.

Tracklist for August 12, 2020

01 :: Talking Heads – Heaven [Sire]
02 :: Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy [MCA Records]
03 :: Depeche Mode – Everything Counts (Alan Moulder Absolut Mix) [Sire]
04 :: Depeche Mode – Enjoy The Silence (Hands And Feet Mix) [Sire]
05 :: Wax – Wax Dance (Dupe Edit) [Bordello a Parigi]
06 :: Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls (Dance Mix) [EMI America]
07 :: Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls (Bobby Orlando Mix) [Bobcat Records]
08 :: Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls (Dub Version) [EMI America]
09 :: Prince – When Doves Cry (Long Version) [Warner Bros. Records]
10 :: Whitney Houston – Thinking About You (Extended Dance Version) [Arista]
11 :: After The Fire – Der Kommissar (Special Version) [Epic]
12 :: Yes – Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Special “Red & Blue” Remix Dance Version) [ATCO Records]
13 :: Huey Lewis & The News – The Power Of Love (Long Version) [Chrysalis]
14 :: The B-52s – Girl From Ipanema Goes To Greenland (12″ Mix) [Warner Bros. Records]
15 :: Erasure – A Little Respect (12″ Vocal) [Sire]
16 :: Animotion –  Obsession (Dance Remix) [Mercury]
17 :: Duran Duran – Save A Prayer (Night Version) [Parlophone]
18 :: Tears for Fears – Mad World [Mercury]
19 :: Tears for Fears – Pale Shelter [Mercury]
20 :: Modern English – I Melt With You [Sire]
21 :: The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary (Long Version) [Beggars Banquet]
22 :: Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me) [Virgin]
23 :: Justin Robertson Presents Revtone – Love Movement (Ulrich Schnauss Remix) [Bugged Out! Recordings]
24 :: John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads [RCA]

Ep. 186: Trans-Europe Express

"Hey good lookin', what is that you're cookin'?" - Tortuga

Disco detour! Don hits all the right (and weird) spots in this mix.

Tracklist for July 29, 2020

01 :: Kraftwerk – Trans-Europe Express [Capitol Records]
02 :: Cat Stevens – Was Dog A Doughnut? (Disco Version) [A&M Records]
03 :: Change – Got To Get Up (Long Version) [Atlantic]
04 :: Gaznevada – I. C. Love Affair (Italian Version) [DFC]
05 :: Kurtis Blow – The Breaks (Vocal) [Mercury]
06 :: Lisa Hill – I Am On The Real Side (Vocal) [Cherry Hill Productions Inc.]
07 :: James Brown – Funky Drummer (Bonus Beat Reprise) [Polydor]
08 :: Brass Construction – Movin’ [United Artists Records]
09 :: Asphalt Jungle – Freakin’ Time Pt. 1 [TEC Records]
10 :: Sesso Matto – Sessomatto (Original 1976 Jim Stuard Disco Mix) [West End Records]
11 :: Crown Heights Affair – Say A Prayer For Two [De-Lite Records]
12 :: Gwen McRae – Keep The Fire Burning [Atlantic]
13 :: Slave – Watching You [Cotillion]
14 :: Tortuga – Tip Tap Dancer (Let Me Know The Answer) [RCA]
15 :: Break Machine – Street Dance (Vocal) [Sire]
16 :: Hot Streak – Body Work (Vocal) [Easy Street]
17 :: Jonzun Crew feat. Michael Jonzun – Time Is Running Out (Overtime Mix) [Tommy Boy]
18 :: Sting – If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (Dance Mix) [A&M Records]
19 :: Chocolette – It’s That East Street Beat (Vocal) [Atlantic]
20 :: Pineapples Featuring Douglas Roop – Come On Closer [La Discoteca]
21 :: Letta Mbulu – Kilimanjaro [MJS Records]
22 :: Ramona Brooks – I Don’t Want You Back [Q Records]
23 :: Sister Sledge – He’s The Greatest Dancer [Cotillion]
24 :: People’s Choice – Here We Go Again [Philadelphia International Records]
25 :: The Originals – Down To Love Town (Special Disco Version) [Motown]
26 :: Hi Voltage – Let’s Get Horny [One Way Records]
27 :: Billy Nichols – Give Your Body Up To The Music [West End Records]
28 :: Talking Heads – I Zimbra [Sire]
29 :: Gladys Knight & The Pips – It’s A Better Than Good Time [Buddah Records]
30 :: Loleatta Holloway – Catch Me On The Rebound [Gold Mind Records]