If you’ve ever been sent a promo by Gadi Mizrahi from Wolf + Lamb you’ve probably noticed the (G$) after the filename. At first we were kind of confused but then he explained that he puts that there after he masters a track on the system at The Marcy and then we started calling it the G$ pump. Of course Gadi soon just became G$ and when he discovered a newfound love for hip-hop it seemed even more appropriate. It’s pretty surprising that a native Brooklynite only got into hip-hop later in life but there are lots of things about G$ that are surprising, like this mix, which randomly appeared in our inboxes the day we got to Berlin. Obviously we’re all massive 30 Rock fans, but it seems G$ loves Tracey Morgan so much that he made this mix, an hour long journey through deep and heavy hip-hop, trip-hop and of course Tracey Morgan. When he told us we could podcast it we pooped in the pool and we hope you’re just as excited by this totally unique creation from one of dance music’s true visionaries and of course one of our closest friends. So with out further ado…
The Adventures Of Soul Clap Podcast Episode 75:
G$ aka G-Moaney & Tracey Morgan in The New Black SUBSCRIBE
BONUUUUSSSSSS! Here’s a little something we recorded at our Midweek Techno residency in Boston a few months back. It was originally posted on the Hybridlife podcast to accompany our interview. Now we’re reposting for your lazy Sunday. Enjoy it
It sure has been awhiiiile since we did a mixTape time, but when DJ Three sent me this drum & bass mix he did 1996 it seemed like the perfect way to bring it back for 2 reasons. First, because we had Three on mixTape time way back in 2008 before we even knew him personally. Second, because we’ve been loving the old school jungle/d&b sounds lately. It started with our remake of Goldie’s Inner City Life that just dropped on Crosstown Rebels, but seems to have been following us everywhere so we’ve even done our new Beatport chart with all our favorite jungle/d&b classics. Check this mix and you’ll see why!
Here’s a blurb he wrote about it for the Hallucination message board years back…
Rave culture having the musical timeline it does I had always been into drum n
bass and its various incarnations, albiet some more than others. Drum n’ bass
to me was a tempo thing rather than a specific sound, but thats another (rather
unnecessary) story.
(1995 / 1996) Genrally speaking, Drum n Bass was getting knee-deep in its
“golden era” around this time. It was finally starting to cross into other
areas and all sorts of people and artists were taking note. Richie Hawtin was
spotted at Fabio and LTJ Bukem’s “Speed” night in London. Sasha had a chart of
favorites in The Face magazine. Proverbial “outsiders” to the drum n bass scene
like Ashley Beadle and his Balistic Brothers outfit had released an excellent
drum n’ bass record on Junior Boys Own that DJ’s warmed to — the first of many
“outsider” contributions to come. Bjork dated Goldie (LOL). All these signs
of a scene and sound disocvering it was, for now, the eyes of the world.
House and Techno DJ’s from San Francisco (Markie of Wicked) to Paris
(Laurent Garnier) et al were beginning to stretch their wings and incorporate
some bits into their sets much the same way they would some electro,
dub and so on. I had experimented a bit (mostly at Florida institutions Simons
and The Firestone) myself and began to find a common aesthetic between house /
lounge-type crowds and certain drum n’ bass records. So, when i was asked by
Jask (Tampa deep house mainstay / Large Records, Soulphuric etc…) to play the
last night of his long running “Martini Jazz Thursdays” I decided to start
straight from the top with grooves i thought would work, but were certainly not
what anyone was expecting. Recorded off a TDK SA-60 with a little digital work
to fill the gap between side A & B…here’s what went down. Thanks to Jask.
And, thanks for your time. See you on the dance floor.
Tracklist:
Jacob’s Optical Stairway – Harsh Realities – Apollo / R&S
Abstract Truth – Get Another Plan (Rob Playford RMX) – Talkin’ Loud
Alex Reece – ??? – ???
Wax Doctor – ???
Alex Reece – Jazz Master (Kruder & Dorfmeister Session)
Photek – KJZ – Science
Spacetime Continuum – Kairo (Subtropic’s Absolute Black Remix) – Reflective
Dave Wallace – Future Realities Pt. 1- All Good Vinyl / R&S
Photek – Rings of Saturn – Photek Recordings
Tortoise – Galapagos (Spring Heel Jack RMX) – Thrill Jockey
Sabres of Paradise – Wilmot 2 – Warp
Jodeci – Feenin’ (LTJ Bukem RMX) – MCA
Goldie – Inner City Life (4 Hero Remix Part 1) – London
Scarface – Never Seen a Man Die (4 Hero RMX) – ???
Aquasky – ??? – Dorado
mixTape Time 21: DJ Three’s Martini D&B Mix (circa 1996)
So on our latest trip to Chicago we were lucky enough to get picked up at the airport in a cherry red ‘61 Chevy Impala convertible (thanks Maryrose & Elena). It’s definitely the coolest car either of us have ever been in, but what’s a cool car without a cool soundtrack?! Luckily our girls were bumping a brand new live recording of our favorite Chi-Town mixmaster, Phil Stone. If you’ve been paying attention then you know that Phil Is Ill and once again he has absolutely blasted our minds. Apparently the story is that Phil recorded this mix on a cloudy after(party)noon and when the skys opened up everyone ran outside and started dancing in the rain. For us, this beautiful blend of laid back disco grooves is absolutely perfect for all your summertime needs, especially BBQs and beaches, but most importantly a sweaty summertime bedroom! Enjoy…
Almost forgot. Since Phil is so awesome he’s once again given us one of his masterful edits to give away for free to you so click here to download.
Tracklist:
1. Dexter Wansel “The Sweetest Pain” (OOFT! Edit)
2. SOS Band “High Hopes” (Touchsoul Edit/OOFT! Rmx)
3. Cottam (Cottam 001)
4. Mark E “RnB Drunkie”
5. Janet Jackson “What Have U Done 4 Me Lately…”
6. Mr. Scruff feat. Danny Breaks “Get on down”
7. The Revenge “Music”
8. Toby Tobias “Macasu” (MCDE Rmx)
9. Mark E “One way your way”
10. The Revenge “Looking Up To You”
11. Mc Edits
12. Barry White “It’s Ecstasy When U Lay Down Next to Me..”
13. SuperValueEdits
14. Prince and Sheila E. “Love Bizarre” (Edit)
15. Robert Palmer “Dirty Girty” (Edit)
16. Fatback Band “Backstrokin”
17. Grace Jones “Pull Up to The Bumper”
18. INOJ “I Want 2 B Your Lady Baby”
19. Bill Withers “Who is he” (Henrik Schwarz Edit)
The Adventures of Soul Clap Episode 74: Phil’s BBQ Mix aka Dancing In The Rain SUBSCRIBE
For the next edition of The Adventures Of Soul Clap we’re honored to welcome two astonishing Polish creatures, formerly known as 3 Channels and always known as the hosts with the mosts, ladies and gentlemen we present to you Catz n Dogz! While we’ve been fans of their music for years it wasn’t until we stayed with Voitek during our first journey to Berlin last summer, saw the boys mixing their classic blend of house and techno at Watergate and heard bits off their stunning new album (coming this summer on Mothership) that we realized that Poles could have so much soul. From baking us apple pie to helping with the laundry to booking us at their amazing disco dance party in their home town of Stettin (best pretty girl ratio anywhere?!), these guys have proven to be two of the best hosts around. Now with our Clapz II Dogz collaboration slated for October release on Glass Table Records (including the jamz: Can’t Stand the Rain and Dogz) we figured it was a great time to welcome these two spectacular pets on to the space-train for a little sunny magic to kick off your summer with the best vibes around.
Tracklist:
Ben Nevile – Where is Joe (minimono remix)
Hannah Holland – What you feel (james braun remix)
Till von Sein – Sister of Dissey
Rootz – Rootz 04
Tiger and woods – Come on down
Ante Perry – Im so
Zed bias – mighty dub
Jagged – Chicago
Jesse Rose – non stop
Moodyman – I can’t kick (Sensurreal edit)
Somore – I refuse (Phil weeks remix)
Lovebirds – My man (Kink remix)
Knee Deep – Nightwaves
Bang 03 – Bang 03
Unknown – Rock the Cashbah Boogie
Steve bug – The morning after
Chris Carrier – I’m in love today
Caribou – Found out
Daniel Wang – get up stand up
Moloko – sing it back (Herbert remix)
Still going – On And on
The Adventures of Soul Clap Episode 73: Catz n Dogz Do The Laundry SUBSCRIBE
If you’re wondering, “What the F is a Moustache Mamas???” Well check yo’ self foo! Close your eyes and imagine what happens when one Northerner & a North American meet up in a dirty East London basement. Space and time stand still…gravity shifts, a unicorn gets its wings… Representing both London and Berlin, Helen Burnip & Tamara Deike are the Moustache Mamas. A freakish duo of latex, jumpsuits, and spike heels – gently laced with the masculinity of a fine-tailored moustache.
When we first met up with these bad mama jamas at Panorama Bar back in September ‘09 they were all high kicks and booty shake. We knew something special was brewing so we asked for a mix and low and behold they turned out a podcast finely coated with cheese and sexy. They even gave the mix a Beantown themed twist using a “Boston” a cappella to get things started; major brownie points ladies
So bring your party-pants & get your lip fur ready as The Adventures Soul Clap Podcast proudly takes you on a Moustache Mama ride!
Tracklist:
Boston – ‘More than a Feelin’ (Acapella)
Sly Jonson – ‘Ms. Fine Brown Frame’
Coko Karina – ‘Drama Drama’
Loud E – ‘Au Paradise’
Andrew Allsgood – ‘Pigs in Space’
Fan Death – ‘Veronica’s Veil’
Linda Susan Bauer – ‘Ooh Dracula’ (Unknown Edit)
Electra feat Tara Butler – ‘Feels Good (Carrots and Beets)’
Arthur Russell – ‘Wax the Van’ (Yam Who Rework)
Wild Card – Give It To Me Rick James (J Lo edit)
Jones and Mizrahi – ‘Nasty Things’
Chris Carrier – ‘I’m in Love Today’
Tensnake – ‘Coma Cat’
Omar feat. Stevie Wonder – ‘Lay It Down’ (Andre Lodemann Remix)
Soft House Company – ‘A Little Piano’
The Adventures of Soul Clap Episode 72: Riding With The Moustache Mamas SUBSCRIBE
One of the privileges of programing a podcast is the ability to uncover new DJ talent. Such is the case with 23 year old Parisian, Funkalicious James. An elementary school classmate with Le Loup, these two make up the production duo Childhood ‘87, featured on Aux-Rec (on the flip side of our Baker Man release) with an edit of Inner Life’s “I’m Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair)”. PS, vinyl copies are still available here.
Growing up Funkalicious James was deeply influenced by his mothers jazz and R&B records as well as his cousins favorite hip-hop acts like Gang Starr and Arrested Development. Around 2004 he got into deep house going to party at places like Cheers @ The Djoon. There he made the discovery that the music of his childhood was heavily sampled and the core of this new dance music. He was hooked and set his sights on becoming a DJ.
Funkalicious’ DJ sets are self described as “a milkshake” of his childhood influences thru the filter of deep house. We dug his mix, can you?
Tracklist:
Wagon Christ – Cris Chana
Pepe Bradock – Lara
Romanthony – Trust (Kerri Chandler Dub)
Alex O Smith – Three Blind Rats
Davina – Don’t You Want It
Luke Vibert – Aple
Da Posse – The Groove
KC Flightt – Let’s Get Jazzy
Heaven & Earth – Prescription Every Night
Soul Clap – Rock The Boat
Nebraska – Masala Dosa
Patti Jo – Make Me Believe In You (Re-Edit)
Be – All The Thrills
Prince – Sexy Dancer
L’Amour – Let’s Make Love Tonight
Jazz Liberatorz – A Paris
The Adventures of Soul Clap Episode 71: Funkalicious Gunna Funk You Up SUBSCRIBE
When we first made it to Made Event’s now legendary WMC closing bash 4 years ago we we’re completely blown away. The party was still at the now defunct (and sorely missed) Pawn Shop parking lot and I’m pretty sure Sunday School was the only day of the year they opened up out there, so it was really special. It was basically way too packed with the hot ass sun cooking your ass while getting absolutely mental to the most upfront house/techno DJs in the world and boy did it leave a lasting impression. While, some people complained when the event moved to Ice Palace in ‘09, I think the added grassyness and extra space outside made the new digs an even more fun place to party, plus having the inside area in a massive warehouse space is the perfect environment for slamming Adam Beyer style techno.
Needless to say, when we were asked to play Sunday School this year we were totally honored and blown away and when we found out we got the 9:30-11am outside set time we were even more excited. If you know us, you know this is pretty much our dream gig and time slot, so we immediately got to work preparing the perfect set to reach the more techno oriented crowd, but still showcase our unique sound. Saturday night we hit the sack super early, got up fresh at 6am, hit Latin Cafe 2000 for breakfast sandwiches and Cuban coffee and headed down to get in the morning time vibes. It was a bit cloudy all day but there were some amazing moments when the floaty jams brought out the sun, the crowd response was beyond anything we could have imagined and we even ended up with this here awesome recording to share with everyone! Most of all, thanks to the entire Made Event team for being super pro, all our friends for getting up early/staying up late and smiling and going crazy in front of the booth, Zoe for being Ms America, DJ T for dancing on stage the whole time and of course Betty Kang. We can’t do it without all yalls support
The Adventures of Soul Clap Episode 70: Soul Clap Live at Sunday School For Degenerates SUBSCRIBE
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