DJ Melee is a phenomenon amongst men, whose unlimited enthusiasm and funkyass DJ sets have made him one of the most important people to the New England dance music landscape over the last decade. From his Shadows of Society raves in the late 90’s, to his Friday residency at Avalon Boston (before they tore it down), to his work for Redbull Music Academy bringing legendary artists like Bernard Purdie to Boston, to his excellent selections as a buyer at Satellite Records and now as founding member of LAB Boston, Melee puts in serious work to make our home base a better place for electronic beats.

Melee’s style has evolved from an early love of breakbeats into what he likes to call tech-funk, which he describes as “a term that covers an open-minded combination of breaks, house, techno & electro.” All we know is that Melee always comes funky and banging and this is a perfect mix to get you fired up for the festival season! Here’s some final words from the man himself: “I made this mix especially for my buddy’s at the Soulclap. It’s a blend of the finest tech-funk out there. I spit hot fiya, blast ya speakers and tickle ya fannys.”

Tracklist
Emjae “Can You Handle It” *AudioJack Rmx*
Andre Crom “Tomographie” (Spektre_remix)
Phil Kieran “Missp” (Original_Mix)
Harvey Mckay “Reflex” (Zodiac Cartel Remix)
Dopamine “Ah_Baby” (Elite_Force_Remix)
Lee_Coombs_and_Nick_Thayer “TechFunkMonster” (original_mix)
Break the Box ”My Brothas Spring” (Philipe_De_Boyar_Remix)
Missy Elliot “She’s a bitch” (Stupid Fresh Mix)
D Ramirez and James Mowbray “Time Fades Away”
Jacob London “The First Chapter” (Original_Mix)
DJulz “Just_So_You_Know” (Original_Mix)
Moguai “Kick Out The Jams” (Style of Eye remix) melee edit*

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It’s been too long since we did mixTape Time and also we finally started ripping tapes from the old collection. I think I got this in 1998 and it’s one of my favorite funky breaks mixes of all time for sure. The speed garage basslines on a few of these tracks are so where I was at at the time. Serious rave action.

Justin Johnson – Fractured Breaks – Side A DOWNLOAD

Justin Johnson – Fractured Breaks – Side B DOWNLOAD