With Africa on My Sleeve
Good music is important. And a good introduction to good music is key. We feel the DJ plays a pivotal role in that regard. So we would be remiss if we didn’t put some emphasis on the ultimate tastemakers and their mode of communication specifically: the DJ mix. Here, we will highlight such mixes that enthralled us and also introduce to some of our in-house DJs.
The DJ is mOma. I’ve already gushed about his prowess on the 1s & 2s a couple of times. However, I failed to mention his range. My bad! A couple of years back, mOma put out an 80-mins-long mix of smooth, at times suggestive, R&B that would have warmed many chilly nights. A couple months...Continue reading
This is coming a tad bit late, but this is a DJ R-Tistic mix. And if you know anything about Ronald, you know you’re getting great value for your time. As I explained a few months back, DJ R-Tistic puts out a recap mix of hits on a quaterly basis. In anticipation for the winter...Continue reading
We’re halfway through the week people. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting ready to get my party hat on in less than 72 hours. And if I happen to be the one supplying the music, then I have a pretty good idea of what it will sound like. After all, I’m the Chief...Continue reading
It takes a village to raise a child. It takes (at least) a good network of friends to cultivate his/her taste in music. I’ve been lucky enough to hobnob with the likes of JaBig in my high school days and when he took to house — South African in particular — I took notice and...Continue reading
This is coming a tad bit late, but this is a DJ R-Tistic mix. (I might be introducing all future DJ R-Tistic posts that way 😅). With the first major (commercial) day of 2019 almost in the book, it’s high time we looked ahead on to the next ten months and make the best of...Continue reading
I hope you’ve had a productive week and are ready to let loose and unwind. Just so happens that I have the perfect mix for the occasion. R3HAB, a Dutch-Morrocan DJ, has been blessing the world with a weekly mix podcast for years now. I found the 296th edition particularly energizing and felt it right...Continue reading
