Monday Mixes: Dimitri From Paris Essential Mix

The idea here is to post up some of the more hard to find mixes that I have collected over the years or ones that I feel are particularly good.

First up is an old Essential Mix from that suave Frenchman Dimitri From Paris (pictured below on his fancy DJR 400 mixer). Recorded in 1997, you can hear the beginnings of the disco sound that he has since become synonymous with.
Dimitri From Paris-Essential Mix
Atmosfear - "Dancin In Outer Space" (Disorient)
Corrina Joseph - "Wish Tonite" (Atlantic Jaxx)
C Docks Heritage - "Blackboy/Whiteboy" (Groove On)
BT Express - "Energy Level" (EMI)
DC La Rue - "Cathedrals" (Pyramid)
Love Committee - "Law & Order" (Gold Mind)
Nu Colours - "Desire" (Wild Card)
Cabrini Greens & Cornbread - "Why U Try To Hustle Me" (Cajual)
First Choice - "The Player" (Minimal)
Arnette Taylor - "Upside Down" (Downtown)
Julius Papp - "Justified Music" (Yellow)
Takada - "Ola-Le" (Disorient)
Spoonie Gee - "Spoonie Rap" (Sound Of New York)
Pattie Duke - "Cloud One" (Sound Of New York)
Rysko Connection - "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" (Loft Classics)
Instant Funk - "I Got My Mind Made Up" (Salsoul)
Dimitri From Paris - "Free Ton Style" (Yellow/East West)
GU 70s Trip - "Dizco Mood" (Cajual)
Boogie Tracks - "Feel Me" (Pan)
Clockwork Voodoo Freaks - "Seaside Capers" (True Perspective)
Dimitri From Paris - "Mission Impossible" (BMD/Commando)
Arthur Baker - "Breakers Revenge" (Atlantic Jaxx)

Cocktail Disco

To combat the horrible weather we are having here in the U.K at the moment, here are two of the choice cuts from the Dimitri From Paris compilation 'Cocktail Disco'. You can almost close your eyes and imagine listening to these on a beach as the sun shines down on you...Blue Velvet-Summertime

Astrud Gilberto-Girl From Ipenema (Disco Version)

Wednesday Weapon: Talking All That Jazz

This one is a dead cert no matter where you are playing. An already classic tune given the treatment by Dimitri From Paris. It is the perfect transition tune between styles.
I have also included the bonus beats for extra 'mixing between the 2' fun.
Stetsasonic-Talking All That Jazz (Dim's Respect For The Old School)
Stetsasonic-Talking All That Jazz (Torti's Bonus Beats & Edits)

Wednesday Weapon: Do You Wanna Get Funky?

OK, OK, I know it is a bit late to really be calling this the Wednesday weapon...but better late than never.

This is a gem of a bootleg that I first heard on DJ Roctakon's 'Good Life' mix (catch it here). It takes C&C Music Factory and slaps it straight across the loop from Cheryl Lyn's 'To Be Real'....a match made in heaven...took me ages to track it down. Now here it is for all of you:

C&C Music Factory-Do You Wanna Get Funky? (Nice & Smooth Hip Hop Remix)

My Boy Lollipop...

I don't want to get into the debate about whether or not Lil' Wayne is the greatest rapper alive....however I have played 'Lollipop' every week now for the last month at least. So much so that it is starting to get a bit tired......along comes the UK's own Tinie Tempah then to breathe some new life into it with his own rhymes over the top. If only all grime was this good: Tinie Tempah-Lollipop

Wednesday Weapon: Somebody Else's Guy

Now that I seem to be updating the blog a bit more regularly, I am starting a new feature: Wednesday Weapon. This will showcase a different stone cold classic each week. Not just the normal versions though, these will be anything with a slightly different flavour, could be an extended mix, maybe a dub or a completely new remix. Whatever, they are vital ammunition for your music collection and for all the working DJ's a chance to breathe new life into a song you may now be sick of playing.

To kick things off, we have the full, 8 minute odd, extended mix of Jocelyn Brown's 'Somebody Else's Guy. It does not stop there though for I have also included the harder to find 'dub' version. Obviously mixing between the 2 provides for maximum dancefloor fun.

Jocelyn Brown-Somebody Else's Guy (Extended Mix)

Jocelyn Brown-Somebody Else's Guy (Dub)

Straight Jackin'

While Switch and Sinden are all the rage now (and rightly so) not as much attention has been paid to Switch's alter-ego 'Solid Groove'. He has been producing quality house music for some time and this track is a perfect example. While searching through my old vinyl for possible tunes for this blog I came across this little gem. With a deep/techie vibe, it utilises the same sample that DJ Shadow did for Midnight In A Perfect World (David Axlerod-The Human Abstract). Just wait for the breakdown!
Solid Groove-Straight Jackin'

Give Me The Cold Shoulder...

Much like Duffy, I am not sure I can see what the fuss is over Adele. However, Basement Jaxx come correct with a mix that sees them return to the 'Rooty' era jackin' house that made them a house hold name. One for Carnival me thinks!!
Adele-Cold Shoulder (Basement Jaxx Classic Club Mix)

Sunday Chill Out

I'm back from holiday and relaxing in some (rare) English sunshine. I am currently working on a 'summer' mix and while looking through which tracks to go on there I came across this full version of 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' the way it builds is great....perfect for those lazy Sunday afternoons in the sun.St. Eteinne-Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Full Version)

P.S I know I am slacking on the blog front....but it's hot outside!!

Begging For Mercy

I am in two minds as to whether I like Duffy or not. I certainly do not think she is the next Dusty Springfield. What I do know is that I get asked to play this tune at bottle bars on an almost weekly basis. With that in mind I threw together this little remix of it which uses my favourite bits from the song and bangs that much harder in the club:

Duffy-Mercy (Hwen's From The Valleys Remix)

and for those that do like the original:

Duffy-Mercy (Original)

Enjoy!

Wearing My Rolex

Currently, this is the latest pop/grime style track to crossover into the mainstream and looks set to do big things. Based on a sample from DSK-What Would You Do, I think this could be the track that sees Wiley move into the territory currently only occupied by Dizzee Rascal. An article in Observer Music Monthly is surely on it's way.....
Wiley-Wearing My Rolex

Kissy Sell Out

There has been a lot of fuss about this bloke on the interwebs, some declaring him the best thing since sliced bread, while others say seem to see his use of Ableton as the end of DJing.
Now frankly, I have never seen him DJ so cannot comment on his ability there or not. However I did pick up his EP the other day and have to admit, I liked what heard. Sure, it's not complicated...but then neither is Baltimore and I love that!
Here are 2 of the best tracks on it. A little cheesy maybe...but a whole lot of fun!

Kissy Sell Out-Get Busy Tropicana

Kissy Sell Out-Folk Madness

What's Going On?

What's going on indeed! It is almost a month since I said I was going to keep this blog more uptodate....oops!

Its been a manic month DJing all over the place and the new studio is coming along nicely (watch this space for more).

Here is a nice little house remix of Marvin. Nothing fancy but works well and everyone knows the OG. No idea who it is by, some promoter gave it to me on a CD-R. If anyone has any info: hit me up!

Marvin Gaye-What's Going On? (House Mix)

New Year, New Track!

Right, one of my new years resolutions is definitely to keep this blog more up to date. I will aim for at least once a week, hopefully more.

To start it off here is a mash-up/blend (whatever they are called) of Biggie's 'Juicy' over the sample from 50 Cent's 'Ski Mask Way' as produced by Disco D (RIP).

Hwen Rascale-Juicy Ski Mask Blend