A little while back, a group of Bay Area sunglasses enthusiasts reached out to me about making a mixtape for their collective. They call themselves Stunner Of The Month, and basically they provide crazy shades to thousands of subscribers on a monthly basis, always accompanied by a fresh mixtape. If that sounds appealing to you, check em out. Because it was the week of Carnival, and Mardi Gras, and a million other historically related parties around the world, I decided to make a mix to help keep everyone shaking long after Fat Tuesday. The tracklist is heavy on tropical vibes from equatorial locations where stunner shades are a must. There’s plenty of reggae and dancehall selections, but also a taste of Brazil, Trinidad, Panama, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Colombia, Angola and a few other places where people like spicy food. The mix peppers in a few Captain Planet remixes and finishes off with a brand new unreleased original tune that will be on my upcoming album “Esperanto Slang” which drops later this Spring on Bastard Jazz.
TRACKLIST
1- Samba de Coco Raízes de Arcoverde – Ê Boi (Maga Bo Remix)
2- DJ Snake – Bird Machine ft. Alesia
3- Rude Boy ft. Elvis – Passa Passa (Schlachthofbronx Edit)
4- Green Lantern & Craze – Rocket Launcher
5- P-Money & Gappy Ranks – Baddest
6- Secret Weapon
7- QQ – One Drop
8- Stylo G – Call Me A Marley (DJ Theory Remix)
9- Dub Gabriel – My Gun (Shotnez Remix)
10- Raka Dun – No Tan Listo
11- Uproot Andy – Worldwide Dembow ft. Pablo Piddy
12- DJ Gregory & Africanism – Tourment D’Amour (Sabo Edit)
13- R2bees ft. Sakodie & Nana Boroo – Agyeiii (Captain Planet Remix)
14- The Rub ft. Natalie Storm – Dutty Gyal (Smalltown DJs Remix)
15- DJ Nu-Mark – Oya’ Indebure (Captain Planet Remix)
16- Fuego – Una Vaina Loca
17- Popcaan – The System
18- Perfect – Reggae Music
19- Captain Planet – Dje-Dje
20- Batata – Macaco (So Shifty Remix)
21- Daniel Klauser – Rootz
22- Buraka Som Sistema – Candonga
23- Machel Montano – Doh Mind
24- Marcus Visionary – Surinam
25- Elvis Crespo – Suavemente (Kennedy Jones Trap Remix)
26- Thornato ft. Jahdan – Ka Kong (Captain Planet Remix)
27- Shabba Ranks & Michael Rose vs. Dreadsquad – Shine Eye Gyal (Da Vibz Remaker Mash-Up)
28- Captain Planet ft. Brit Laurén – In The Gray (Dropping later this spring…)
Caleb • September 20, 2026
A 60-minute set can work especially well when its pacing leaves room for both familiar grooves and unexpected turns. The promise of selections from different places and eras suggests a listening experience built around contrast rather than a single mood. That eclectic approach may be particularly useful in difficult stretches: it gives listeners a steady rhythm to return to while still offering small surprises that keep the session moving forward.
Ren • September 21, 2026
A 60-minute set can do more than fill background time when the sequencing leaves room for both reflection and movement. The mix’s soulful direction, paired with sounds drawn from different eras and places, makes that balance feel intentional. I’m especially drawn to an eclectic approach when it avoids turning contrast into distraction; a well-paced transition can make unfamiliar selections feel like part of the same conversation.