My new studio is finally up and running! Been a lot of work and a long time coming. It may be hard for me to leave this room all Summer. Wall paint is still drying and the fresh carpet smell is strong enough to give me a head buzz. I was pondering what it would be like to cover the floor in one of those classy carpet options above, available for a good price at Linoleum City, but then I wimped out last minute (LAME, I know, but might help prolong what’s left of my sanity). Already had my first recording session in here, and my first mixing session (tons of new music will be coming soon), but this is officially my first blog post from Melon Elevado Studio, where heads get lifted. Aiiiiight?!? And now, new tunes…

Goldroom :       Only You Can Show Me (ft. Mereki)

Chico Mann :       Esta Bueno
this whole new album is dope, get it.

Phoenix :       Entertainment (Hot Natured Remix)
shout out to my homie DJ Cato for this one

Lykke Li :       Little Bit (CSS Remix)

Classixx :       Holding On &       Into The Valley ft. Karl Dixon (Julio Bashmore Remix)

Matpat :       Werk That Nerve (Ben Mono Remix)

Ben Mono :       The Feel
gotdamn this Mono dude has some funky ass tracks

Blawan :       Getting Me Down

Nora En Pure :       Come With Me

Natural Self :       An Invisible Light &       Machine

Keepin it short & sweet right now. Happy to drop this official remix I did for the newly crowned “Princes of Latin Pop” on Nacional Records. I took the og electro cumbia pop song (prod. by the legendary Toy Selectah) and flipped it with a catchy latin-house / Miami-club type of feel. Been working pretty well for me recently on unsuspecting dancefloors. Shout out to MTV Iggy for spreading the love too! Free download, so grab it while it’s hot… Also, for any of you in the SF Bay Area, I’ll be spinning good records tonite at the massive Afrolicious 6yr Anniversary bash. Come through and get silly with us!

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Been catching up on a ton of new music acquisitions, here’s a heaping handful of good ones that rose to the top of the pile. Focussing on some forward thinking outernational sounds today. From tropical NYC to Kenya to Panama via Oakland and beyond. I’m also getting very excited to make my Chicago debut this upcoming Saturday where I’ll be DJ-ing at the FEx party at Subterranean. Any of you in the Chi area, come through and say what’s up!

Rafi El :       Tra Ba (Rioux Remix) taken from this great new FREE EP on Dutty Artz records.

Owiny Sigoma Band :       Norbat Okelo this British/Kenyan group has hit a sweet spot in between rootsy folk & futuristic funk. More here.

Nairobi Matata Jazz :       Mapenzi Hayana Daktari (Frankie Francis Edit) the ever reliable Soundway records has put together a great collection of vintage East African gems, and a very tasty set of remixes & edits to accompany it.

Schlachthofbronx :       Apizaco these German global bass kingpins have a knack for nailing the simple banger. This one happens to be particularly sunny and just what I need right now.

DJ Quality :       Bacha Duro bachata trap. Someone had to do it, and I’m really glad it was quality. Check the EP on Bersa Discos.

Raka Dun :       No Tan Listo Los Rakas boys staying busy as always. This single comes with a fresh new video too.

La Mecanica Popular :       La Paz Del Freak sonido super psicoledico! Possibly the most tripped out salsa ever recorded, taken from this new 7″ on Names You Can Trust.

John Cameron :       Swamp Fever cream of the crop, vintage sound-library funk gets a proper reissue from Strut Records

Analog Players Society :       Korosi
from BK producer Amon, comes this new EP of Guinean soul meets steppers funk.

Wilde Belle :       June &       Love Like This this brother / sister indy duo have mixed a nice bit of roots reggae and afro flavor into their new release.