Paris DJs Soundsystem - The Highlife Express - Deep & Funky Africa 80's
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2017-06-30

Hot on the heels of the first season of 15 episodes of Paris DJs & Le T-shirt Français "Wearplay" series, combining clothing, music and graphic design, we're already back with the first episode of the second season! While we won't be able to release a new episode every day of the week this time, we've tried our best to add a new wow factor to our concept. Paris DJs co-founder Loik cooked a hypnotic mix of deep & funky tunes from 1980s Africa, a perfect summer selection, destined to grow on you after repeated listening. Paris DJs' in-house sound engineer Grant Phabao then carefully mastered the mix, while poster artist Ben Hito draw an illustration inspired by the theme and music. Then Clément, the main man behind Le T-shirt Français, printed it on a cotton-brushed, made in France T-shirt of his own production. This mix is available as a free download in compressed MP3 format on Paris DJs' podcast, or as a high-quality audio file on Bandcamp, through a unique download code printed on the back of the Wearplay T-shirt.

Last week's heat wave had us think : when it's that hot, it's high time to get on the groovy train and catch the "Highlife Express"! Whether people call it simply Highlife or Frimpong style, with a pinch of Afrosynth, funky, digital and cosmic vibes (check the second part of the last song!), this is a highly addictive sound. Acting like a soul massage for the heart, it's purely designed to make you feel good. We're proud to share with you these good vibes, through a selection of 80's vinyl mainly from Ghana, supposed to take you on a deep and groovy ride...

Tracklisting :
01. The Diamond 3 - Downfall Of A Man
(from 'Pocket No Good' album, 1982 / EMI Nigeria)
02. Kyerematen Stars Band Of Ghana - Maye Opi Den
(from 'Odo Bra' album, 1987 / Jimaco Nigeria)
03. Ashanti Brothers International Band Of Ghana - Emere Nyiinna Nse
(from 'Osei Vasco' album, 1982 / Sounds Linacco Nigeria)
04. Captain Newman & Super 7 Band Of Ghana - After You Na Me
(from 'After You Na Me' album, 1988 / Ugoh And Company Nigeria)
05. Apollo International Band of Ghana - Taxi Driver
(from 'Taxi Driver ' album, 1984 / Cy Nigeria)
06. Nana Tuffour - Ye Wo Asaase
(from 'Ye Wo Asaase' album, 1985 / EMI Germany)
07. Ozzobia - Ndi Oma
(from 'Man No Good' album, 1986 / Nigerphone)
08. Atakora Manu - Bebo Me Nkomo
(from 'Afro Highlife' album, 1981 / Society Ivoirienne du Disque)
Total time : 60mn 13s

All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Loik (parisdjs.com)
Mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito)

Links :
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | juno | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube
Le T-shirt Français : official | bandcamp | facebook | instagram | issuu | twitter | youtube
Ben Hito : official | bandcamp | discogs | facebook

Loik - AfroTropik
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2016-12-30

A one hour-long, vinyl-only selection, with forgotten classics and nuggets to be (re)discovered. The mix starts with some Afrofunk (Antoinette Konan, Pat ‘Ndoye, Jean Guéhi); before diving down into the irresistible Cape Verdian pulse: groovy, psych, roots, pop, even nu disco; and closing in Haiti with Claudette & Ti Pierre’s sono mondiale anthem. Loik has been digging deep into his vinyl collection to carefully cook this podcast for heating up the coming long winter nights.

Tracklisting :
01. Antoinette Konan - M'Ackô
(from ‘Antoinette Konan’ album, 1986 / self-released) IVORY COAST
02. Pat' Ndoye - Kal Ban Ndom
(from ‘Makossa 2000’ album, 1980 / Pat' Ndoye Production) CAMEROON
03. Guéhi Jean - Pantalon Craqué
(from 'Pantalon Craqué’ album, 1980s / GD Productions) IVORY COAST
04. Kolá - Lameirão
(from ‘Guiné-Bissau’ album, 1979 / La Do Si Discos) CAPE VERDE
05. Paulino Viera - Grande Fogue
(from 'M'Cria Ser Poeta’ album, 1984 / Discos Monte Cara) CAPE VERDE
06. Cabo Verde Show - Nova Coladeira
(from 'Caminho De Esperança’ album, 1980 / Arsom) CAPE VERDE
07. Blyk - Belinha
(from 'Na Quel Dia Tão Lindo’ album, 1980 / Arsom) CAPE VERDE
08. Cretcheu - Africanas Na Lisboa
(from 'Africanas Na Lisboa’ album, 1983 / Arsom) CAPE VERDE
09. Os Tropicais - Nega Caliente
(from 'Os Tropicais’ album, 19XX / A Voz De Cabo-Verde) ANGOLA
10. Galáxia 2000 - Coração Dum Criola
(from 'Pêso De Sodade’ album, 1982 / Arsom) CAPE VERDE
11. Kubala - Bar d'Avenida
(from 'Nôs Mudjer - Emancipaçon Libertaçón’ album, 19XX / Arsom)
12. Nhú De Ped'Bia - Arbé de Cadjau
(from 'Nós Criola' album, 19XX / Babylon)
13. Cabo Verde Show - Terra Longe
(from 'Caminho De Esperança’ album, 1980 / Arsom) CAPE VERDE
14. Vis A Vis - Mi Sou Mou
(from 'High-Life Time, Owo Bieya’ album, 197X / AD) GHANA
15. Claudette et Ti Pierre - Zanmi Camarade
(from ‘Camionette’ album, 1979 / Macaya) HAITI
Total time : 65mn 43s

All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix, along with a track-by-track commentary are available on parisdjs.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Loik (parisdjs.com)
Mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito)

Links :
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube
Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Loik Dury - Open-Minded Groovy Ride Spring 2016
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2016-05-25

It's been a long time since we published a mix from our beloved co-founder Loik Dury. Let's put things right with this new one without any boundaries, from acoustic to electric, with hot thangs and cold bits, some stuff quite deep but phat nonetheless, also some phat shit but deep nonetheless, music from all over the world, a touch of techno… To cut a long story short, this is a vast blend from a true music lover, with new releases from 2016 essentially, along with a few flashbacks.

Tracklisting :
01. Jameszoo - Flake
(from 'Fool' album, 2016 / Brainfeeder)
02. Patrick Cowley - Don't Ask
(from 'Muscle Up' compilation, 2015 / Dark Entries)
03. António Sanches - Pinta Manta
(from 'Space Echo' compilation, 2016 / Analog Africa)
04. Witch - No Time (Pilooski Edit)
(from 'Can't You Hear Me? 70's African Nuggets & Garage Rock from Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe' compilation, 2016 / Now-Again)
05. Karl Hector & The Malcouns - Kingdom Of D'MT
(from 'Can't Stand the Pressure' album, 2015 / Now-Again)
06. Lizzy Mercier Descloux - Hard Boiled Babe
(bonus track from 'Press Color' album reissue, 2015 / Light In The Attic)
07. NO ZU - Zeus Zam
(from 'Afterlife' album, 2016 / Chapter Music)
08. Carrot Green & Selvagem - Ossain
(from 'Disco Halal Brazil' 12 inch, 2016 / Disco Halal)
09. Rocky Marsiano - No Sangue
(from 'Meu Kamba Vol. Dois' album, 2016 / Akwaaba Music)
10. Art of Tones - Devil the Difference
(from 'Devil the Difference' 12 inch, 2016 / House of Disco)
11. Rhythm & Sound with Bobo Shanti - Poor People Must Work (Carl Craig Remix)
(from 'See Mi Yah (Remixes)' compilation, 2006 / Burial Mix)
12. Catz 'n Dogz - Get It Right feat. Tanika (Claude VonStroke Remix)
(from 'Basic Colour Theory (Remixed)' compilation, 2016 / Pets Recordings)
13. Diamond Jackson - Stars
(from 'Untitled' 12 inch, 2016 / Arcane; contains elements of Mr. Fingers 'Can You Feel It')
14. The Jagger Botchway Group - Take Time (Greenwood Rhythm Coalition Remix)
(from 'Odze Odze' album, 2016 / Cultures Of Soul)
15. Junior - Junior On The Drums
(from 'Edits From The Jr. Stable' 12 inch, 2015 / Edits From)
16. Omar S - Heard'Chew Single
(from 'The Best' album, 2016 / FXHE)
17. Floorplan - Never Grow Old (Re-Plant)
(from 'Never Grow Old / Phobia (Re-Plants)' 12 inch, 2014 / M-Plant)
18. Bwana - 50% Maximum Power
(from 'Opening the Gate' EP, 2016 / Aus Music)
19. Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra - Too Much Information (Laolu Remix)
(from 'Too Much Information (Remixes)' 12 inch, 2015 / Innervisions)
20. Terence FM - Stay Around (Cajmere's Old Chicago Mix)
(from 'Stay Around' 12 inch, 1995 / Cajual)
21. CIVILIANSOUND! - Soul Speak
(from 'Certified Organic' digital compilation, 2015 / Version Collective)
22. Fanu - Two Drummers
(from 'Two Drummers / Dreams Are Like Water' 7 inch, 2016 / Synaptic Plastic)
23. Luke Vibert - War
(from 'Bizarster' album, 2015 / Planet Mu)
24. Funkstörung feat. Sensational - I Does It
(from 'Pampa Records Vol.1' compilation, 2016 / Pampa)
25. Al Dobson Jr - Overseas Lebanese
(from 'Rye Lane Volume II & III' album, 2016 / Rhythm Section International)
26. Robert Maalouf - Ana Wil Leyl
(from 'Mahdoume' album, 1986 / Voix de l'Orient)
27. Ahmed Malek - Autopsie d'un Complot
(from 'Musique Original De Films' compilation, 2016 / Habibi Funk)
Total time : 86mn 20s

All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix are available on parisdjs.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Loik Dury (Paris DJs) with the help of Djouls (Paris DJs)
Mastered by Grant Phabao (Paris DJs)
Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook)

Links :
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube
Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook

Loik - Housey Vibes Summer 2012
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-09-02

A sunshine housey vibes mix by Paris DJs co-founder Loik Dury, for a cool and warming end of summer. A slow burner for sure!

Tracklisting :
01. Daniel Lucas - Get It On
(from 'You Can't Fight' EP, 2011 / Mister Mistery) info | buy
02. Uncle O - Mecanica
(from upcoming Savage Beasts' EP, 2012 / Black Frog Enterainment) info
03. Mic Newman - Live East (Original Mix)
(from 'Live East Die Young' EP, 20:20 Vision / 2011) info | buy
04. Apedroid - Brotherman (Original Mix)
(from 'Banana Beats' EP, 2012 / Timewarp) info | buy
05. Henrik Schwarz & Kuniyuki Takahashi - Once Again (Henrik's Version)
(from 'Once Again' EP, 2010 / Mule Musiq) info | buy
06. Fela Kuti - No Possible (Joystick Jay's Vulgar Distractions Edit)
(from 'Edits' EP, 2011 / Disco Delicious) info | buy
07. Vernon & Dacosta - Wishing
(from 'Certain Things' EP, 2010 / Great Lakes Audio) info | buy
08. The White Lamp - It's You (Ron Basejam Remix)
(from 'It's You' EP, 2012 / Futureboogie Recordings) info | buy
09. Soul Clap - Lonely C (feat. Charles Levine)
(from 'DJ Kicks Exclusives EP2', 2011 / !K7) info | buy
Total time : 35:50

All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Loik Dury (kraked.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a photo taken in NYC by Loik

Links :
Loik : official | facebook | souldcloud | twitter | youtube
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Bag Of Goodies Vol.10
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-07-30

As promised in the previous Bag of Goodies selection, with nearly 200 records received during last month, we managed to cook a series of cool mixes of brand new music. This 10th volume in the series is as eclectic as the previous one (and we still have a soulful house one and a breakbeat hop one to spread), with Loik at the controls for some tasty live mixing!

Tracklisting :
01. Rok-Steady X Sugar Cane Davis - 1984
(from 'Northwest X Southwest' EP, 2012 / self-released) free download
02. Vanilla - Dreamin'
(from 'Soft Focus' album / 2012 / self-released) free download
03. Biff Chitlins - Dulce
(from 'Hit /Run Presents Road Kill Vol.1' compilation, 2012 / Hit+Run) info | buy
04. Renegades Of Jazz - Seaside Suicide (Herma Puma Remix feat. Redkin Tha Ancient & Krash Slaughta)
(from 'Hip To The Remix' album, 2012 / Wass) info | buy
05. Slavic Soul Party - Jackson
(from 'Jackson' 7 inch, 2012 / Electric Cowbell) info | buy
06. tUnE-yArDs, ?uestlove, Angelique Kidjo & Akua Naru - Lady
(from '(RED) Hot + FELA' upcoming compilation, 2013 / Knitting Factory) info
07. Bell'a Njoh - Ebolo
(from 'Sofrito International Soundclash' compilation, 2012 / Strut) info | buy
08. Hess Is More - Burn (Mames Babegenusch Remix)
(from 'Creation Keeps the Devil Away - The Remixes' compilation, 2012 / Nublu) info | buy
09. El Remolon and Lido Pimienta - Atras
(from 'Future Sounds of Buenos Aires' compilation, 2012 / ZZK) info/buy
10. Nnothing - Different Ways (DJ Andy Taylor Pantano Soundsystem D&B Remake)
(from 'Different Ways' single, 2012 / Mustbeat Crew) info | buy
Total time : 34:34

All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected by Djouls and Loik (parisdjs.com)
Live mix by Loik (kraked.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a photo taken in NYC by Loik

Links :
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Bag Of Goodies Vol.9
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-07-14

A full month's worth of promotionnal CDs, vinyl, WAVs and MP3s sent to us at the beginning of this summer 2012 is nearly 200 records. As usual we tried to carefully listen to them all, made a first selection, then chopped it down to… three mixes! So here's the first one, on a Bag Of Goodies eccentric & eclectic tip, soon to be followed by some more soulful house and breakbeat hop menus. Yes we have every intention of keeping on amazing your ears during the whole summer, with Loik at the controls for some tasty live mixing!

Tracklisting :
01. Jet Tricks - Real Love (feat. Marcus Malone)
(from 'Better Than Real Life' album, 2012 / Légère Recordings) info | buy
02. Vanilla - Still Love U
(from 'Soft Focus' album, 2012 / self-released) info | buy
03. Cornershop - Beacon Radio 303 feat. Rajwant
(from 'Urban Turban' album, 2012 / Ample Play) info | buy
04. Renegades Of Jazz - Hip To The Jive (Hugo Kant Remix)
(from 'Hip To The Remix' album, 2012 / Wass) info | buy
05. Javelin - Unforgettable Super Lady
(from 'Javelin EP1' 12 inch, 2009 / Thrill Jockey) info | buy
06. K'bonus - Dance Baby Dance PT2
(from 'Dance Baby Dance' 12 inch, 2012 / Lovemonk) info | buy
07. K'bonus - Dance Baby Dance
(from 'Dance Baby Dance' 12 inch, 2012 / Lovemonk) info | buy
08. Rhett Frazier Inc. - Every Day is Saturday
(from 'Every Day is Saturday' album, 2012 / Double Inc.) info | buy
09. Mayer Hawthorne - The Walk feat. Rizzle Kicks
(from 'The Walk feat. Rizzle Kicks' 12 inch, 2012 / Universal Republic) info | buy
10. The Phenomenal Hand Clap Band - Give
(from 'Form and Control' album, 2012 / Tummy Touch) info | buy
11. Niles Philips - Growth Strategies
(from 'Greasy Does It' album, 2011 / Timewarp Music) info | buy
12. Nickodemus - The Nuyorican Express feat. The Candela Allstars
(from 'Moon People' album, 2012 / ESL Music) info | buy
13. Zed Bias Presents Yannah Valdevit - Gotta Keep Me Goin'
(from 'Gotta Keep Me Goin' digital single, 2012 / Tru Thoughts) info | buy
14. JFB - Social Know-How
(from 'What Goes Around' EP, 2011 / Freshly Squeezed) info | buy
Total time : 41:59

All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected by Djouls and Loik (parisdjs.com)
Live mix by Loik (kraked.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a photo taken in NYC by Loik

Links :
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Bag Of Goodies Vol.7
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-05-07

This past month was quite heavy on the Afro side of music, we've published and prepared many mixes, with more than 3 hours to be aired soon. We've also reviewed 12 records (check our monthly playlist), two of those got played in this short mix (half an hour) that Loik and Djouls recorded this weekend one day before the 2nd round of the election. As usual this is a live thing, a spontaneous recording plunging into a month's worth of vinyl/CD records and downloads from the Parisian duo, just a few tracks from their bags… but a few tracks with a lot of Funk groove, of Blues sweat, of Swinging vibes and Go Go beats!

Tracklisting :
01. The Sway Machinery and Khaira Arby - Youba
(from 'For Whom The Cowbell Tolls' compilation, 2012 / Electric Cowbell) info | buy
02. Orchestra Baobab - Kelen Ati Len
(from 'Nik Weston presents Afro Funk Gems' 7 inch, 2012 / Mukatsuku) info | buy
03. The Impellers - Politik Kills People
(from 'This Is Not A Drill' album, 2012 / Legere Recordings) info | buy
04. Hidden Jazz Quartett feat. Omar - High Heels (Lack Of Afro Remix)
(from 'High Heels' 7 inch, 2012 / Agogo Records) info | buy
05. All Good Funk Alliance - Rhythm And FX
(from 'Rhythm And FX' EP, 2012 / Fort Knox) info | buy
06. Earth People - Dance (Beats)
(from 'Dance' 12 inch, 1990 / Underworld) info | buy
07. Juan Soto - Dance and Claps
(from 'Dance and Claps' single, 2011 / Nurvous) info | buy
08. Tom Jones - Evil
(from 'Evil' 7 inch, 2012 / Third Man) info | buy
Total time : 31:23

All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected by Djouls and Loik (parisdjs.com)
Live mix by Loik (kraked.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a photo taken at the A1 Record Store in NYC by Cecile Dury (nellavitavibes.blogspot.fr)

Links :
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Election Mix Part 1
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-04-21

Tomorrow (sunday, april 22nd) will the first round of the French presidential election. After 5 years of monarchy with Nicolas Sarkozy, who managed to bring down the 5th republic, destroy France's influence and credibility in the rest of the world, and install a climate of fear in his own country, it has became essential for everyone to VOTE FOR A CHANGE. Yes you heard that before ('since 54' as legendary Jamaican artist Carlton Livingston would rhyme) but it's really important that France may know who it is and that abstention may be as low as possible. Don't believe the press who says that leftists extremists are refusing reality, it's a lie: as a famous poet once said, Reality Is A Viewpoint, so don't let anyone impose his vision of reality on top of your own. The majority of French people wants to get rid of the wanabee George Bush who's been running the show for the last 5 years. François Hollande's Socialist Party is a center-right one as much as François Bayrou's Modem, though he might be the best chance to beat the current midget king - those who watch Game of Thrones will get the pun. Jean-Luc Melenchon and its Left Front Coalition has been the most dynamic figure in an otherwise dull campaign. But don't even let all this really influence your vote. Try voting with your heart and not with tactics in mind. Well, don't try voting. Just fucking vote.

Tracklisting :
01. Tom T. Hall - The Monkey That Became President
(from 'We All Got Together And...' album, 1972 / Mercury)
02. Fitz And The Tantrums - Dear Mr. President
(from 'Pickin' Up The Pieces' album, 2010 / Dangerbird)
03. Aceyalone - Power To The People
(from 'The Lonely Ones' album, 2009 / Decon)
04. Dr. John - Revolution
(from 'Locked Down' album, 2012 / Nonesuch)
05. Soul Keita feat. Nicolas Jaar - Democracy, I Was Thirsty
(from 'Democracy EP: New Friends Vol.2' single, 2009 / Greta Cottage Workshop)
06. Psyco - Mr President
(from 'Black Magic: Hard 2 Find vol.5' album, 2011 / Colored-Inc.)
07. Oghene Kologbo - Change The System
(from 'Remember Fela Anikulapo Kuti' album, 2007 / Lions Ark)
08. Sonny Okosuns Ozziddi - Power To The People
(from 'Power To The People' album, 1978 / EMI Nigeria)
09. Dave and Ansel Collins - Power To The People
(from 'In The Ghetto' album, 1976 / Trojan)
10. Tall T. and The Touchers - Touching The President
(from 'Touching The President' 7 inch, 1971 / Splash)
11. Grant Phabao and Carlton Livingston - Sing Power To The People
(from 'Bridge Of Life' album, 2010 / Colored-Inc.)
Total time : 42:32

All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
A program by Djouls and Loik (parisdjs.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls, borrowing from La Conjunto Revuelta's Salsa Y Protesta LP cover

Links :
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Bag Of Goodies Vol.6
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-04-09

The march 2012 Bag of Goodies selection by Djouls and Loik is one for the dancers, soulful and full of breaks. Tel-Aviv funksters The Apples are back with a new album on Audio Montage - check our Israeli Funk Mix for more on that scene - and the first single Thang is a killer one, also available on a limited 7 inch… Next we have The Funk Ark, an afrobeat/afrolatin funk band from Washington DC. Their new album High Noon is produced by our friend Adrian Quesada and is one of the must-have of this spring! The latest from Italian soundtracks-obsessed Calibro 35 is just plain amazing and we could have played many other bombing tracks than the Uh Ah Barr we've picked… We've been spreading the gospel about this band for months, info, mix and interview are available here. Souleance, aka Fulgeance + Soulist don't need any introduction to our faithful readers, but their first album is finally out and the duo's eclectic groovism could not be avoided in our selection. Full review here. The Black Seeds come from Wellington, New Zealand. Their fusion of dub, funk, afrobeat and soul is reaching its peak with their latest album, Dust And Dirt. We might have a video interview of the band coming soon in these pages… San Francisco based band Monophonics will soon release a new album on Ubiquity Records, on the fuzzy psych side of soul and funk, and we've featured here their deeply soulful 7 inch scheduled for record store day, There's A Riot Going On. This one should fly off the shelves quite fast. We've also played some hip hop and garage rock you can download for free, from San Francisco's Innovative Leisure 2012 Sampler. You can grab this utterly cool goodie here, with fantastic tracks from Allah-Las, Nick Waterhouse, Mexicans With Guns or Hanni El Khatib… This is definitively a new label to follow, and we will. We've also came back to an album released in 2010, from Austin, Texas. The first opus from Afrobeat band Hard Proof is indeed one of the best 21st century afro thing we've heard recently, and they're currently working on their 2nd with Adrian Quesada. Adrian is kinda all over this mix, with a track from the upcoming new Brownout LP closing this session. We'll be back about this superb new latin funk album with a rock edge very soon… but back to this mix with Jakarta records in Germany, a label we discovered with Blitz The Ambassador. We contacted them about the upcoming release of afro/ethio band from New-Zealand Shogun Orchestra (to be featured on Paris DJs later on this week) and they sent us a magical soulful/hip hop/indie album from Mancini and The Creepers that we've been playing on repeat. Truly unique. We'll conclude this introduction with The Cheebacabra from Seattle, and his acidulated instrumental funk with crisp head-nodding hip hop beats and lots of analog synths. He's just released his third album, Pass The information, available on glorious vinyl and reviewed here. All in all, this spring's batch of new releases is quite fabulous and we hope next month's Bag of Goodies selection will be as exciting as this one!

Tracklisting :
01. The Apples - Thang
(from 'Fly On It' album, 2012 / Audio Montage)
02. The Funk Ark - Chaga
(from 'High Noon' album, 2012 / ESL Music)
03. Calibro 35 - Uh Ah Barr
(from 'Ogni Riferimento…' album, 2012 / Brooklyn Records)
04. Souleance - Schlack
(from 'Gourmandise' EP, 2012 / First Word)
05. The Black Seeds - Loose Cartilage
(from 'Dust and Dirt' album, 2012 / Easy Star)
06. Monophonics - There's A Riot Going On
(from 'There's A Riot Going On' limited 7 inch, 2012 / Ubiquity)
07. Hanni El Khatib - Dead Wrong
(from 'Will The Guns Come Out' album, 2011 / Innovative Leisure)
08. Hard Proof - Raw Raw
(from 'Hard Proof' album, 2010 / Hard Proof)
09. Wu-Tang and Jimi Hendrix - House Of Flying Daggers feat. Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Ghostface and Method Man
(from 'Black Gold' album, 2011 / Black Gold)
10. Mancini and The Creepers - Don't You Remember
(from 'Mancini and The Creepers' album, 2012 / Jakarta)
11. Mexicans With Guns - Highway To Hell
(from 'IL Sampler 2012' compilation, 2012 / Innovative Leisure)
12. John Legend and The Roots - Compared To What
(from 'Wake Up!' album, 2010 / Columbia)
13. The Cheebacabra - Return From Exile
(from 'Pass The Information' album, 2012 / Mackrosoft)
14. Brownout - I Won't Lie
(from 'Oozy' album, 2012 / NatGeo Records)
Total time : 57:03

All the original record cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected by Djouls and Loik (parisdjs.com)
Live mix by Loik (kraked.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) with the help of Nicolas Tamisier (studio-lol.com)

Links :
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Bag Of Goodies Vol.5
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-02-28

There's a particularity to our Bag of Goodies mixes this year. The selection is only made up of records and music either sent to us by labels and artists, or which we actually bought in record stores in the recent weeks. It'll be hard for us to be more supportive and current than that. We usually gather for a listening session with a few of our favorite new tracks in the bag, and try to hit the decks instantly in order for the mix to be spontaneous. This past month was full of great new music and reissues - as always - and we can't thank enough labels such as BBE Music, Kat Records, Tru-Thoughts Recordings, !K7, Double Phantom, Truth and Soul, HopeSteet Recordings, Underdog, Record Kicks or Tramp Records for sending us tasty goodies. Keep up the good work people, we are listening and sharing back the love! And see you all same time next month for a brand new Bag Of Goodies!

Tracklisting :
01. Mathieu Cle - Black Mysteries (Original Mix)
(from 'Midnight Love' EP, 2012 / Apersonal Music)
02. Boddhi Satva - Ngnari Konon feat. Oumou Sangare
(from 'Invocation' album, 2012 / BBE Records)
03. Dizzy Gillespie - Matrix
(from 'Best of Perception and Today Records compiled by DJ Spinna and BBE Soundsystem' compilation, 2012 / BBE Records)
04. Adam Wade and Johnny Pate - Brother (Title)
(from 'Best of Perception and Today Records compiled by DJ Spinna and BBE Soundsystem' compilation, 2012 / BBE Records)
05. Fried - Friends In Lo Places (Rossoulano Edit)
(from 'Kat 003' 7 inch, 2011 / Kat Records)
06. Mark de Clive-Lowe - Renegades
(from 'Renegades' album, 2011 / Tru-Thoughts)
07. J Boogie's Dubtronic Science - Undercover feat. Chrys Anthony (DJ Nu-Mark Remix)
(from 'Undercover' single, 2011 / OM Records)
08. Electric Wire Hustle - Again (Scratch 22 Remix)
(from 'Motor City Drum Ensemble DJ Kicks' compilation, 2011 / !K7 Records)
09. Algiers - Blood
(from 'Blood' 7 inch, 2012 / Double Phantom)
10. The Dynamic Set feat. Liam Bailey - When Will They Learn
(from 'When Will They Learn' 7 inch, 2012 / Truth and Soul)
11. The Bombay Royale - Monkey Fight Snake
(from 'You Me Bullet Love' album, 2012 / HopeStreet Recordings)
12. The High and Mighty, Mad Skillz, Mos Def with Lee Fields and The Expressions - B-Boy Is King (Steely Chan's Blender Mash)
(from 'Mos World: A Tribute to Mos Def, Lee Fields and The Expressions' album, 2012 / bootleg)
13. Lenox - American Coast
(from 'Opening Act' album, 2012 / Underdog)
14. The Baker Brothers - Snap Back (Pedders redub)
(from 'Snap Back EP', 2012 / Record Kicks)
15. Soul Brothers Inc. - I Don't Think We Are Going Back Again
(from 'Movements 4' compilation, 2012 / Tramp Records)
16. Hint - Crash And Burn feat. Natalie Storm (The Bamboos Remix)
(from 'Crash And Burn' digi-single, 2012 / Tru-Thoughts Recordings)
Total time : 54:11

All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Djouls and Loik (parisdjs.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) and Nicolas Tamisier (studio-lol.com)

Links :
Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | facebook | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Bag Of Goodies Vol.4
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2012-02-03

Hot on the heels of Djouls' new regular column, the playlist of physical CDs and vinyls sent to us by labels and artists, here's our monthly mix of goodies extracted from both those records and Loik's digital diggings. The duo has earned quite a reputation selection-wise and have cooked last weekend a one hour mix of brand new music, the 4th in the 'Bag of Goodies' series... Expect some brand new just released tracks from Bjorn Torske, Dafuniks, DJ Format, Kinny, Kojato and The Afro Latin Cougaritas, Mr Scruff, Pepe Deluxé, two soulful gems from the latest Eccentric Soul compilation, slow-mo from LTJ Experience, Maceo Plex, Psychemagik, Todd Terje, Zoo Look, and edits by DJ Steef, Nirobi, Cole Medina… Aren't our listeners spoiled childs?

Tracklisting :
01. Todd Terje - Myggsommer
(from 'It's The Arps' EP, 2012 / Smalltown Supersound)
02. Dafuniks - Ease My Mind
(from 'Enter The Sideshow Groove' album, 2011 / Underdog Records)
03. Joyce Williams - The First Thing I Do In The Morning
(from 'Eccentric Soul: The Nickel and Penny Labels' compilation, 2012 / Numero Group)
04. Al Green - Simply Beautiful (Dj Steef Edit)
(from 'Superbreak presents DJ Steef Vol 02' EP, 2011 / Superbreak)
05. LTJ - I Don't Want This Groove To Ever End
(from 'I Dont Want This Groove To Ever End' single, 2011 / Hot Groovy)
06. Zoo Look - Early Doors
from 'Friends Of The Family' EP, 2011 / Sccucci Manucci)
07. Psychemagik - Ass Nation
(from 'Healin' Feelin 2' EP, 2011 / Psychemagik)
08. Mick Hucknall - Boss Rage (Farther Up The Road) (Nirobi edit)
(from 'Square Edits Vol.4' 12 inch, 2011 / Square)
09. Brothers and Sisters - Don't Let Them Tell You
(from 'Eccentric Soul: The Nickel and Penny Labels' compilation, 2012 / Numero Group)
10. Kojato and The Afro Latin Cougaritas - Afro Shigida (Original Lagios Cut)
(from 'All About Jazz' album, 2012 / Buyú Records)
11. DJ Format - Beyond Disco (featuring The Simonsound)
(from 'Statement Of Intent' album, 2012 / Project Blue Book Records)
12. Indeep - Buffalo Bill (Cole's O.G. Mix)
(from '1.6 Upgrade' 12 inch, 2011 / House Arrest)
13. Mr Scruff - Bounce
(from 'Feel It' EP, 2011 / Ninja Tune)
14. Maceo Plex - Stay High Baby
(frm ' High and Sexy' EP, 2011 / Ellum Audio)
15. DS - The Ride
(from 'Dubs For Clubs #1' EP, 2011 / Giant Cuts)
16. Bjorn Torske - Langt Fra Afrika (Todd Terje's Enda Lengre Miks Fra Afrika Altsa)
(from 'Oppkok' EP, 2012 / Smalltown Supersound)
17. Pepe Deluxe - A Night And A Day
(from 'Queen Of The Wave' album, 2012 / Catskills)
18. Kinny - Big Fat Liar
(from 'Big Fat Liar' single, 2012 / Tru Thoughts)
Total time : 56:04

All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected by Djouls and Loik (parisdjs.com)
Mixed by Loik (kraked.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

Links :
Paris DJs : official | facebook | myspace | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Block Party 2011
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2011-12-31

We're closing this year with a party mix for the new year's eve, cooked live by DJ Loik on december 30th with a selection of vinyls brought by your main operator Djouls. This is our 68th mix in 2011, twenty came from our own decks, while we managed to bring in 48 guest mixes. So, a big THANK YOU to all the artists, DJs and record collectors who shared some musical pleasure with us during the last twelve months: Hidden Orchestra, Gato Loco, Blend Mishkin, DJ Tom B., DJ Chicken George, Waxist Selecta, Renegades of Jazz, Seun Kuti, Chris Menist, Onur Engin, Blitz The Ambassador, Big Pimp Jones, The Natural Yogurt Band, DJ Kanada Kaosz, The Liberators, Karl Hector, Psycut and Switch 'Groov' Exp, Antal, Greenwood Rhythm Coalition, Alan Gubby, Hidden Orchestra, Versus, The Hifivers, Le Mellotron, Club d'Elf, Fab Samperi, DJ Center, Anthony Joseph, AM and Shawn Lee, Medline, J Rocc, The Greg Foat Group, DJ Format, Mais Um Gringo, Nik Weston, Eva Be, Loka, Calibro 35, Deano Sounds, Nostalgia 77, Al Kent, Jan Kohlmeyer, Radio Citizen and Bio Ritmo. Congrats also to the crew members: Grant Phabao, Nicolas Ragonneau, Jean Saint Jean, Mr Moo, Loik and well… Djouls (well why shouldn't I congrats myself too?). As every year, lots of big things are in the oven for next year… So stay connected, don't forget to pass the word, and happy new year everyone!

Tracklisting :
01. The Kenneth Bager Experience - The Sound of Swing Part 2 (Onur Engin Remix)
(from 'The Sound of Swing Part 2' 12 inch, 2011 / Music For Dreams America)
02. Guynamukat - Butterfly Funk (instrumental re-edit)
(from 'Afro disco Boogie Edits Volume Three' 12 inch, 2011 / Guynamukat)
http://www.juno.co.uk/artists/Guynamukat/
03. Mulatu Astatke - A Man of Experience and Wisdom (Zopelar Edit)
(from 'Mixed Blood Cuts 005' 12 inch, 2010 / Mixed Blood Cuts)
04. Senay - Kent Yasami (Onur Engin Re-Edit)
(from 'Onur Engin Edits Vol. 5' 12 inch, 2011 / Onur Engin Edits)
05. Electric Light Orchestra - Evil Woman (Internationally Trained Bunnies Edit)
(from 'Evil Woman ITBs Edit' 12 inch, 2010 / Club Tikka)
06. Mixed Grill - Brand New Wayo (Guynamukat edit)
(from 'Nik Weston presents Mixed Grill - Brand New Wayo: Nigerian Afro Funk Boogie Badness' 7 inch, 2011 / Mukatsuku)
07. The Bamboos - Eel Oil
(from 'Wilhelm Scream' 10th anniversary limited edition 7 inch, 2011 / Tru Thoughts)
08. DJ Lengua - Cumbia Marciano (Refix)
(from 'Cruzando' 12 inch, 2010 / Unicornio)
09. Black Milk - Brain
(from 'Brain' 7 inch, 2011 / Third Man Records)
10. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Kryptonite feat. Crow
(from 'Bulletproof Brass' 12 inch, 2011 / ChoiceCuts)
11. Dancefloor Outlaws - Zorba
(from 'Ghetto Funk Presents: All Star 45's' 7 inch, 2011 / Ghetto Funk)
12. The Bombay Royale - Sote Sote Adhi Raat
(from 'Sote Sote Adhi Raat' 7 inch, 2011 / Hope Street Recordings)
13. Kerbside Collection - Night In Tunisia
(from 'Jelly Belly' 7 inch, 2011 / Cutucada)
Total time : 55:19

All the original cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected by Djouls and Loik(parisdjs.com)
Mixed by Loik (kraked.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

Links :
Paris DJs : official | facebook | myspace | parisdjs | soundcloud | twitter | youtube

Paris DJs Soul Soundsystem - For Ever Gil Scott-Heron !
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) 2011-05-30

Once again one of our father figures has left to party on the other side. Let's just hope that with Gil Scott-Heron, it won't be poetry itself that'll be skipping out on us... Gil had been warning us about nearly everything that's happening (exploitation, manipulation, irradiation, revolution). Our souls are forever marked - down to the bone! Eternal respect!!

Tracklisting :
01. Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson - Three Miles Down
(from 'Secrets' album, 1978 / Arista)
02. Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson - Angel Dust
(from 'Secrets' album, 1978 / Arista)
03. Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
(from 'Pieces Of A Man' album, 1971 / Flying Dutchman)
04. Gil Scott-Heron - Home is Where the Hatred Is
(from 'Pieces Of A Man' album, 1971 / Flying Dutchman)
05. Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson - The Summer Of  '42
(from 'From South Africa to South Carolina' album, 1976 / Arista)
06. Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson - Willing
(from '1980' album, 1980 / Arista)
07. Gil Scott-Heron - The Klan
(from 'Real Eyes' album, 1980 / Arista)
08. Gil Scott-Heron - Who'll Pay Reparations On My Soul?
(from 'Small Talk at 125th and Lenox' album, 1970 / Flying Dutchman)
09. Gil Scott-Heron - Lady Day and John Coltrane
(from 'Pieces Of A Man' album, 1971 / Flying Dutchman)

All the original artwork covers are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soul Soundsystem (parisdjs.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Links :
gilscottheron.net
myspace.com/gilscottheron
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_Scott-Heron

Dj Loik - Tribute To Willie Hutch
(MP3 Podcast from the archives of Paris DJs) Kraked, 2005-09-30

À la mémoire de Willie Hutch qui nous a quitté le 19 septembre dernier, un grand guitariste/songwriter/producteur qui a principalement travaillé pour la Motown pendant les années 70. Il a aussi réalisé les bandes originales de deux classiques des films de blaxploitation, "The Mack" et "Foxy Brown". Qu'il repose en paix.

In memory of Willie Hutch who died sept 19, a great guitarist/songwriter/producer who worked mainly for Motown during the 70's. He also did the soundtrack of two classic blaxploitation movies, "The Mack" and "Foxy Brown". RIP

Info :
Selected and mixed by Dj Loik (Kraked)
Artwork by Fourmy

Paris DJs Soundsystem - African Soul Music
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-11-15

Tracklisting :
01. Pax Nicholas and the Nettey Family - Ata Onukpa
(from Daptone LP 2009 reissue)
02. Nkengas - Nkenga Special
(from LP 'Destruction' Tackle records 197?)
03. Mapp Brown - Murry Hup
(from 45t Sonafric 197? Cameroun)
04. Compaore Issouf - Dambakale
(from Sacodisc Cote d'Ivoire 1980)
05. The Black Hustlers - Hospital
(from Eboni Records Togo 197?)
06. Christy Essien - Rumours
(from Lp 'Give me a chance' 1981 Afrodesia Nigeria)
07. Doty Gouock - Wouck
(from Musique mondiale Cote d'ivoire 197?)

Note : 100% made from original vinyls!

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Loik from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Afrodisco Diggin'
(MP3 Podcast on www.parisdjs.com) Kraked, 2009-07-26

An afrodiscocosmicfunk special - 100 percent vinyl-made.

A collection of forgotten classic of the early 80's nigerian scene.
Summer party vibes it is!

Tracklisting :
01. Cloud 7 - Can You Do It
(from 'Keep On Tryin' album, 1977 / EMI Nigeria)
02. Ice Cream - Ice Cream Funk
(from 'Everlasting Love' album, 1980 / EMI Nigeria)
03. Tony Grey - You Are The One
(from 'Oh My Darling' album, 1982 / EMI Nigeria)
04. Orlando Julius - Disco Hi-Life
(from 'Disco Hi-Life', 19?? / Jofabro Nigeria)
05. Oby Onyioha - Enjoy Your Life
(from 'I Want To Feel Your Love' album, 1983 / Time)

The original record covers are available on the Paris DJs blog

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls using the cover from Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz Happy Birthday album

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Afrofunk Atomic
(MP3 Podcast on www.parisdjs.com) Kraked, 2009-07-15

The live event of summer 2009 in Paris will happen this friday at La Bellevilloise where Rockers International and Paris DJs present, for the first time in Europe, Ebo Taylor with members of The Poets Of Rhythm, Kabu Kabu, Afrobeat Academy and Kologbo, guitarist for Fela's Afrika 70!! They'll play the next day in Frankfurt and then will go to Berlin to record an album for Samy's Analog Africa label. It's all just gonna be IN-CRE-DI-BLE!!! Here's a 30mn tasty mix cooked by Loik to introduce you to Ebo Taylor and Afrofunk.... Bam Bam Club Atomic. Next Friday in Paris. BE THERE!!

Tracklisting :
01. Ebo Taylor - Atwer Abroba
(from 'Twer Nyame' album, 1977 / Philips) GHANA
more info on analogafrica.blogspot.com
02. Ebo Taylor Junior and Wuta Wazutu - Mondo Soul Funky
(from 'Gotta Take It Cool' album, 1978 / Polydor) GHANA
more info on earfuzz.com
03. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou - E Wa Dagbee
(from 'E Wa Dagbee' 7 inch, early 70s / Albarika Store) BENIN
more info on polyrythmo.com or on jammagica.blogspot.com
04. D'Almeida Blucky Et Les Black Santiago - Les Nanes
(from 'Entente Africaine' 7 inch, 19?? / L.A. Aux Ecoutes) BENIN
more info on radiodiffusion.wordpress.com
05. T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou Benin and Yehouessi Leopold - Aiha Ni Kpe We
(from 'Volume 4' album, 1978 / Albarika Store) BENIN
more info on discogs.com
06. El Rego Et Ses Commando - Djobime
(from 'Djobime' 7 inch, 19?? / African Songs) BENIN
more info on parisdjs.com
07. Joe King Kologbo - Another Man's Thing
(from 'Another Man's Thing' 7 inch, 1973 / Decca Afrodisia) NIGERIA
more info on parisdjs.com
08. K.Frimpong and His Cubano Fiestas - Kyenkyen Adi M'awu
(from 'K.Frimpong and His Cubano Fiestas' album, 1976 / Ofo Bros) GHANA
more info on bangthecan.blogspot.com

All the original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls

Loik - Afro Diggin'

(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2009-07-02

Africa is a wonderful song from Bob Pinodo, famous for bringing the gospel vibes to Ghana, a must in soulful breakbeat Afro vibes.

Osima - Waouh!! This is pure delight from Rex lawson, one of the fathers of Highlife, an instant classic to my ears, with amazing classy drumming and a haunting melody, this is a masterpiece no less!

Ise Owo is Apala Soul and I want more!! A dancefloor bomb from the master of nigerian saxophone, Orlando Julius.

You Are The One is a special crossover of Soul, Disco, Latin and Afrobeat with a strong statement. It could be an anthem on any afrogroovy dancefloor. Deep & catchy music from Tony Grey.

I fell in love with Show Me Your Love by the Opamanbuo International Band Of Ghana. With its haunting guitar licks and irresistible voice, it throws my blues away and makes me feel good. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

All those are really rare records coming straight from Africa, so clicks and background noise are numerous, even with all the love we gave them. But all those songs need to be rediscovered, and often vinyl is the only testimony left. So let's hope you'll enjoy the ride - and don't worry there are more to come... (Loik)

Tracklisting :
01. Bob Pinodo - Africa
(from 'Show master of africa' LP, 1978 / Essiebons) GHANA
02. Rex Lawson - Osima
(from 'The Highlife King in London' LP, 197? / Phonodisk) NIGERIA
03. Orlando Julius - Ise Owo
(from 'Ise Owo' 7 inch, 197? / Philips West African) NIGERIA
04. Tony Grey - You Are The One
(from 'Oh My Darling' LP, 1982 / EMI Nigeria) NIGERIA
05. Opamanbuo International Band Of Ghana - Show Me Your Love
(from 'Show Me Your Love' LP, 1981 / Niger Bridge) GHANA

Original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls, Photo by Turkairo, under a Creative Commons licence.

Loik - La Sono Mondiale Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2009-04-28

We couldn't call this 'World Music' cos' the term doesn't mean squatt. We thought it could be some kind of 'Oriental Flavour' thing but then what about the brazilian jazz track in there? Then we remembered Loik Dury used to do the programmation for Radio Nova in France for so many years, bringing to the scene what Jean-Francois Bizot had called 'La Sono Mondiale'. This mix is perfect example of that spirit. Rare groove with no limits whatsoever.

Tracklisting :
01. Ananda Shankar - Charging Tiger
(from 'Sa-re-ga Machan' LP, 1981 / Emi India)
02. Airto - Peasant Dance
(from 'Virginland' LP, 1974 / CTI)
03. Usha Uthup - Chhupke Kaun Aya (Michael Jackson cover)
(from '24 Carats' LP, Inrecco India)
04. Monsoon - Ever So Lonely
(from 'Third Eyes' LP, 1983 / Phillips Japan)
05. Unknow - Sumak
(from 'Les Edits du Golem Vol.1' 12 inch, 2007 / Les Edits du Golem)
06. Rahul Dev Burman - Aa Dekhen Jara
(from 'Rocky' original soundtrack, 1980 / Polydor India)

Original record covers are available, as usual, on Paris DJs blog. Don't forget to check the site for current music news, upcoming releases you've never heard about elsewhere, virtual releases, live shows info, etc.

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

Dj Loik - Psychedelic Shack Vol.2
(MP3 Podcast) Kraked, 2009-02-01

Pure uncut psychedelic soul whith crazy breaks and soulful vocal harmony. Aint nuthin like the real thing! Enjoy the ride...
(You might also want to check the Psychedelic Shack Volume 1 mix from 2005 that we've just re-uploaded)

Tracklisting :
01. Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You In Your Arms
(from 'Do Me Right' album, 1973 / Westbound)
02. The Impressions - Mighty Mighty
(from 'The Young Mods Forgotten Story' album, 1969 / Curtom)
03. The Whatnauts - World
(from 'Reaching For The Stars' album, 1971 / Stang)
04. Geoffrey Stoner - Check Out You Mind
(from 'Watch Out' album, 1973 / Ovation)
05. The Eleventh Hour - Far As We Felt Like Going
(from 'Greatest Hits' compilation, 1974 / 20th Century)
06. The Nite-Liters - Funky Vamp
(from 'Different Strokes' album, 1972 / RCA)
07. Edwin Starr - Time
(from 'War And Peace' album, 1970 / Gordy)
08. The Dells - Ain't No Sunshine
(from 'Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation' album, 1969 / Cadet)

The original record covers are available on the Paris DJs blog

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (Kraked)
Artwork by Fourmy

Loik - Afro Dope
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2009-02-08

A mix coming from web-digging sessions, thanks to the passion and culture of a few people, one may discover today unkwown pearls which any other way would be reserved for rich collectors (I won't dare to imagine the price of the 'African Fiesta' 45). 70s African music beating prices records on E-bay these days, we only have labels like Soundway, Kona, Analog Africa, Honest Jon's, Strut, etc. and their amazing compilations...

In order to dig deeper, go back up to the source and find information, we'd advise to begin with those must-not-miss four Blogs (of course sound is sometimes not that prefect but frankly there are bombs in there). Maximum respect.

voodoofunk.blogspot.com
combandrazor.blogspot.com
matsuli.blogspot.com
seaneverdry.blogspot.com

Tracklisting :
01. The Funkees - Too-Lay
(from 'Too-Lay / Cool It Down' 7 inch, 1975 / Contempo) NIGERIA
more info on combandrazor.blogspot.com
02. The Peace - Peaceful Man
(from 'Black Power' album, middle 1970s / ) ZAMBIA
more info on akwaabasound.blogspot.com | prognotfrog.blogspot.com
03. De Frank and His Professionals - Psychedelic Man
(from 'Psychedelic Man' album, 19XX) TOGO
more info on voodoofunk.blogspot.com | nitro-retro.blogspot.com
04. Orchestre African Fiesta - I Got The Feelin (James Brown cover)
(from 'Chantal Komonela Ngait Te / I Got The Feelin, 19XX / African Sukisa) CONGO
more info on seaneverdry.blogspot.com | muzikifan.com/nico.html
05. Aktion - Groove The Funk
(from 'Groove The Funk' album, 1975 / Clover Sound) NIGERIA
more info on combandrazor.blogspot.com
06. BLO - Mind Walk
(from 'Step Three' album, 1975 / Decca) NIGERIA
more info on combandrazor.blogspot.com
07. E.T. Mensah and His Tempos Band - Mensah's African Rhythms
(from 'Mensah's African Rhythms' album, 1969 / Decca West Africa) GHANA
more info on RetroAfric.com | combandrazor.blogspot.com

Original record covers are available on www.parisdjs.com

Credits :
Artwork by Djouls (timec.net), photo by foundphotoslj under a Creative Commons license
Selected, mixed and mastered by Loik (kraked.com)

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Bag of Goodies Vol.3
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked/T.I.M.E.C., 2008-11-16

Soulful news selection including HUGE tracks from Kinny and Magnus and Scogil onTru Thoughts and a GEM fromRaphael Saadiq's new album.

Tracklisting :

01. Yaw - Where Would You Be
(from 'Brownswood Bubblers 3' compilation, 2008 / Brownswood)
more info on brownswoodrecordings.com
02. Charles Bradley - The Telephone Song
(from 'The Telephone Song' 7 inch, 2008 / Dunham)
more info on dunhamrecords.com
03. Kinny feat. The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Enough said
(from 'Enough Said' 7 inch, 2008 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
04. Belleruche - Anything You Want
(from 'Anything You Want' 7 inch, 2008 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
05. Raphael Saadiq - Big Easy
(from 'The Way I See It, 2008 / Columbia)
more info on raphaelsaadiq.com or on myspace.com/raphaelsaadiq1
06. Lettuce - Blast Off
(from 'Rage' album, 2008 / Velour)(from 'Rage' album, 2008 / Velour)
more info on lettucefunk.com or on myspace.com/lettucefunk
07. The Grits - Jan Jan
(from 'The Grits' album, 2008 / Freestyle)
more info on parisdjs.com
http://www.parisdjs.com/index.php/post/the-grits
08. Presto feat Sadat X, OC, Large Professor - Conquer Mentally (Large Prof Rmx)
(from 'State Of The Art' 12 inch, 2008 / Concrete Grooves)
more info on parisdjs.com
09. Magnus & Scogil - Carpet Volé
(from 'Fluid Ounce Presents...' 12 inch, 2008 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com

Original record covers available on www.parisdjs.com
Credits :
Selected by Loik & Djouls (Kraked/T.I.M.E.C.)
Mixed by Loik
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

Norfield Whiteman - Dancehall Style
A Selection of Dancefloors Shakers from the Early 90's in Paris
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2008-11-12

Tracklisting :
01. Pompidoo - Synthesizer Voice
(from 'Reggae Dance Hall II' compilation / Sleeping Bag)
02. Daddy Tar - Zigzawya
(from 'Zigzawya' 12 inch, 1990 / Umbra)
03. Little Lenny - Gun In A Baggie
(from 'Gun In A Baggie' 12 inch, 1990 / Shocking Vibes)
04. Super Barry - Length and Strength
(from 'Length and Strength' 12 inch, 1990 / Charm)
05. El General - Teves Buena
(from 'Teves Buena' 12 inch, 1990 / Gold Disc Records)
06. Nardo Ranks - Original Workka Man
(from 'Original Workka Man' 12 inch, 1990 / Shocking Vibes)
07. Shaka Demus - Bad Sound Man
(from 'Sound Clash' LP, 1989 / Super Power)
08. Reggie Steppa - Drum Pan Sound
(from 'Drum Pan Sound' 12 inch / Steely and Cleevie Records)
09. Tiger - Bam Bam
(from 'Bam Bam' 12 inch, 1990 / World Entreprise Records)

Original covers are available on www.parisdjs.com

Info :
Selected and mixed by Norfield Whiteman (Kraked)
Artwork by Djouls (T.I.M.E.C.

Loik - Power To The People
(MP3 Podcast on www.parisdjs.com) Kraked, 2008-11-04

Tracklisting :
01. John and Ernest - Soul President Number One
(from 'Soul President Number One' 7 inch, 1973 / Rainy Wednesday)
02. Jimmy Sabater - Times Are Changin'
(from 'Solo' album, 1969 / Tico)
03. The Impressions - Mighty Mighty
(from 'The Young Mods' Forgotten Story' album, 1969 / Curtom)
04. The Universals - New Generation
(from 'Quantic presents The World's Rarest Funk 45s' compilation, 2007 / Jazzman)
05. The Chi-Lites - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
from '(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People' album, 1971 / MCA)
06. Chocolate Milk - America
(from 'We're All In This Together' album, 1977 / RCA)
07. The Main Ingredient - Black Seeds
(from 'Black Seeds' album, 1971 / RCA)
08. James Brown - Funky President
(from 'Reality' album, 1974 / Polydor)
09. Curtis Mayfield - Power To The People (demo)
(from 'Curtis' CD Reissue, 2000 / Rhino)
10. Leroy Hutson - Time Brings On A Change
(from 'Love Oh Love' album, 1973 / Curtom)
11. The Voices Of East Harlem - Oh Yeah
(From 'Right To Be Free' album, 1970 / Elektra)

Info (in french), and original record covers are available on www.parisdjs.com. Full artwork for the mix is in the mp3.

Credits :
Selected, mixed and mastered by Loik (kraked.com)
Artwork by Djouls (timec.net)

Loik - Norman Is The One!
(MP3 Podcast on www.parisdjs.com) Kraked, 2008-10-05

A tribute to Norman Whitfield :
In the past, you might have stumbled upon on of our summer mixes, cooked by one of our DJs, called... Norfield Whitman. As most of us here in the Paris DJs crew, he's just another NORMAN WHITFIELD passionate. As a frequent reader of this blog, you probably already know about the man. Norman Whitfield is a giant in our books, a legend of Psychedelic Soul, one of the most talented songwriters, producers and arrangers of all time. Nuff' said. R.I.P. Norman, you're the one!
>> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Whitfield

Tracklisting :
01. The Temptations - Hum Along and Dance
(from 'Psychedelic Shack' album, 1970 / Motown)
02. The Undisputed Truth - You Make Your Own Heaven and Hell Right Here on Earth
(from 'Face To Face With The Truth' album, 1972 / Gordy)
03. Yvonne Fair - Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On
(from'The Bitch Is Black' album, 1975 / Motown)
04. Gladys Knight and The Pips - Friendship Train
(from 'Anthology' compilation, 1973 Motown)
05. The Undisputed Truth - UFO'S
(from 'Cosmic Truth' album, 1975 / Gordy)
06. Rose Royce - Do It, Do It
(from 'Rose Royce Strikes Again' album, 1978 / Whitfield Records)
07. The Temptations - Let Your Hair Down
(from '1990' album, 1973 / Motown)
08. Yvonne Fair - It Should Have Been Me
(from'The Bitch Is Black' album, 1975 / Motown)

The original record covers are available on www.parisdjs.com

Credits :
Layout artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)
Photo borrowed from inside artwork of The Temptations 'Solid Rock' gatefold sleeve LP
Selected and mixed and mastered by Loik (kraked.com)

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Block Party Vol.3
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked/T.I.M.E.C., 2008-04-14

Tracklisting :
01. Jellybass - Vulgar
(from 'Transatlantic' 12 inch, 2008 / LoHz Recordings)
» more info on djouls.com «
02. The Herbaliser - Bongo Boom
(from 'Amores Bongo' 7 inch, 2007 / Skyline Recordings)
» more info on ninja-obsession.net «
03. Jamie Lidell - Little Bit Of Feel Good
(from 'Jim' album, 2008 / Warp Records)
» more info on djouls.com «
04. Plantlife - Tear The House Down
(from 'Time Traveller' album, 2008 / Rapster Records)
» more info on djouls.com «
05. Gnarls Barkley - Whatever
(from 'The Odd Couple' album, 2008 / Downtown Records)
» more info on djouls.com «
06. Erykah Badu - Amerykahn Promises
(from 'New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War' album, 2008 / Motown
» more info on djouls.com «
07. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Beggin' (Pilooski re-edit)
(from 'Beggin' 12 inch, 2007 / 679 recordings)
» more info on djouls.com «
08. Kylie Auldist - Community Service Announcement
(from 'Community Service Announcement' 7 inch, 2008 / Tru Thoughts)
» more info on djouls.com «

All original record covers are available on www.parisdjs.com

Credits :
Selected by Loik and Djouls (Kraked/T.I.M.E.C.)
Mixed by Loik
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Loik - Bizot Is The One
(MP3 Podcast on www.parisdjs.com) Kraked, 2007-12-13

A small tribute to the immense Jean-Francois :
Bizot notre pape de la contre culture, fondateur d'Actuel et de Radio Nova, nous a quitte il y a quelques mois et la vie n'est plus pareille. Ses coup de gueule, ses entousiasmes, sa liberte d'etre et ses visions nous manquent deja cruellement. A l'occasion d'un Mensomadaire special, j'en profite juste pour lui jouer quelques songs qu'il affectionnait, de la musique pour lui. Pour lui dire qu'il nous manque!
>> lesbizoteries.com
>> Mensomadaire (sur Canal+)

Tracklisting :
01. Jean Pace - Afro Blue
(from 'Joy - A Musical Come-Together' LP, 1970 / Dynagroove)
02. Charles Mingus - B.S.
(from 'Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus LP, 1963 / Impulse)
03. John Lee Hooker - It Serve You Right To Suffer
(from 'It Serve You Right To Suffer' LP, 1965 / Impulse)
04. Man - Puella Puellla
(from 'Revelation' LP, 1969 / Pye)
05. Oscar Brown - Dat Dere
(from 'Sin and Soul ...and Then Some LP, 1960 / Columbia)
06. Gong - The Pot Head Pixies
(from 'The Flying Teapot (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt.1)' LP, 1973 / Byg)
07. Suicide - Rocket USA
(from 'Suicide' LP, 1977 / Celluloid)
08. Leo Ferre - Preface
(from 'Il n'y a Plus Rien' LP, 1973 / Barclay)

All original record cover artworks are available on www.parisdjs.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Loik & artwork by Fourmy (kraked.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Ungoogleable Turkish Delight
(MP3 podcast on ParisDJs.com) KRAKED/T.I.M.E.C., 2007-07-31

Tracklisting :
01. Selda feat. Kardaslar - Nem Kaldi
(from 'Nem Kaldi/Rabbim Neydim Ne Oldum' 7 inch, 1974 / Yavuz)
02. Mustafa Ozkent - Dolana Dolana
(from 'Gençlik Ile Elele' album, 1973 / reissued by Finders Keepers 2006)
03. Cem Karaca Ve Apaslar - Gilgamis
(from 'Hava Narghile: Turkish Rock Music 1966-1975' compilation, 2001 / Bacchus Archives)
04. Mavi Isiklar - Ask Çiçeçi
(from '26 Turkish Beat, Psych & Garage Delights - Ultrararities from Beyond the Sea of Marmara' compilation, 2001 / Grey Past Records)
05. Ozdemir Erdogan Ve Orkestrasi - Uzun Ince Bir Yoldayim
(from 'Love, Peace & Poetry - Turkish Psychedelic Music' compilation, 2005 / Normal Records)
06. BariŞ Manço - Lambaya Püf De
(from 'Ben Bilirim' album, 1975 / Kurtalan Ekspres)
07. Yabancilar - Ağıt
(from 'Ağıt/Kayalar' 7 inch, 1967 / Hürriyet)
08. Selda - Yaylalar
(from 'Selda' album, 1975 / reissued by Finders Keeepers 2006)
09. Ali Atasagun - Ne ZormuŞ Unutmak (A Hard Day's Night)
(from 'Ne ZormuŞ Unutmuak' 7 inch, 1965? / Ezgi Pläklari)

Infos, links and original artworks available on www.parisdjs.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soul Soundsystem feat. Loik & Djouls
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Paris DJs Soundsystem - California Soul
(MP3 podcast on ParisDJs.com) KRAKED/T.I.M.E.C., 2007-05-27

Info :
Ubiquity Records and Paris DJs Soundsystem are happy to present you this mix, celebrating the release of the second volume of the "California Soul" series on Luv'N'Haight reissues label. Luv'N'Haight has amazed us for years with incredible digging of soul, funk, latin and jazz marvels, building up a nearly flawless catalog that's a joy to hunt for. [details on the two "California Soul" compilations released by the label are available on the parisdjs.com blog]


[comment faire?/how to?]

Tracklisting :
01. Paris DJs Soul Soundsystem - Introduction feat. Carlton Livingston
(exclusive jingle)
02. Rotary Connection - Respect
(from 'Songs' LP, 1969 / Cadet)
03. Gow Dow Experience - Compared to what
(from 'Super Cool California Soul 2' compilation, 2007 / Luv'N'Haight)
04. Courtial - Losing you
(from 'California Soul' compilation, 2000 / Luv'N'Haight)
05. The California Poppy Pickers - Crystal Blue Persuasion
(from 'Today's Chart Busters' LP, 1969 / Alshire)
06. Eric Burdon and War - Pretty Colors
(from 'The Black Man's Burdon' double LP, 1970 / MGM)
07. Litlle Sister - Stanga
(from 'What It Is!' 4CD boxset compilation, 2006 / Rhino)
08. Eddie Hazel - California Dreamin'
(from 'Games, Dames and Guitar Things' album, 1977 / Warner Bros.)

Credits :
Selected, mixed and mastered by the Paris DJs Soul Soundsystem feat. Loik, Djouls and Grant Phabao
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Loik - Hippie Soul
(MP3 Podcast on www.parisdjs.com) Kraked, 2007-02-03

Tracklisting :
01. Bama - I Got Soul
(from 'Ghettos Of The Mind' LP, 1972 / Chess)
02. Sylvester and The Hot Band - On Your Way Down
(from 'Bazaar' LP, 1973 / Blue Thumb)
03. D.J. Rogers - Listen To The Message
(from 'D.J. Rogers' LP, 1973 / Shelter)
04. Ronnie McNeir - Keep Your Hands Off My Lady
(from 'Ronnie McNeir' LP, 1972 / RCA)
05. Latimore - For What It's Worth
(from 'Latimore' LP, 1973 / Glades)
06. Little Sonny - Memphis B-K
(from 'Black and Blue' LP, 1971 / Enterprise)
07. Baby Huey and the Babysitters - Listen To Me
(from 'The Baby Huey Story - The Living Legend' LP, 1970 / Buddah)

Check the WWW.PARISDJS.COM blog for full reviews on the records played in this mix, with complete info, artwork and links!!

Credits :
Selection by Loik, artwork by Fourmy (kraked.com)
Reviews by Djouls (djouls.com)
Mixing and audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Loik and Djouls - Block Party Vol.2
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked/T.I.M.E.C., 2007-01-06

Tracklisting :
01. TM Juke - Life, Rain, Fall
02. Freddie Cruger - Running From Love feat. ADL
03. The Procussions - Simple Song (Grant Phabao Remix)
04. The Coup - My Favorite Mutiny
05. Cut Chemist - The Audience Is Rural > The Audience Is Listening Theme Song (Extended Mix)
06. Cunninlynguists - Hellfire (Joey Beats Remix)
07. Ugly Duckling - Left Behind

Check the WWW.PARISDJS.COM blog for full reviews on the records played in this mix, with complete info, artwork and links!!

Credits :
Selected by Loik and Djouls (Kraked/T.I.M.E.C.)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Paris DJs Soul Soundsytem - Daddy's Gone (The JB Mix)
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-12-25

Info :
No re-edit, no unreleased 45 or supa-rare bootleg here, just a small piece of pure groove as a tribute to Papa James!
Pas de re-edit, de 45t introuvables ou de bootleg super rare, juste une petite tranche de pur groove en hommage a Papa james!

Tracklisting :
01. James Brown - Mind Power
(from 'The Payback' LP, 1973 / Polydor)
02. James Brown - Escape-ism (part 1)
(from 'Hot Pants' LP, 1971 / Polydor)
03. James Brown - Escape-ism
(from 'Revolution Of The Mind' LP, 1971 / Polydor
04. James Brown - My Thang
(from 'Hell' LP, 1974 / Polydor)
05. James Brown - I'm Broken Hearted
(from 'Reality' LP, 1974 / Polydor


Note : all tracks extracted from original vinyl LPs.

Original Covers :
Available on www.parisdjs.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem
Photo by BullyRook, layout by Djouls
No audio mastering - sorry!

Paris DJs - Paris Soul Sound System
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-11-11

Tracklisting :
01. Southside Movement - I've Been Watching You
(from 'Moving South' LP, 1975 / 20th Century)
02. Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign - Get It On
(from 'Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign' LP, 1972 / Uni)
03. Riot - Put Down Your Gun Brother
(from 'Welcome To The World Of' LP, 1974 / Motown)
04. Booty People - Anyway I'm Busted
(from 'Booty People' LP, 1977 / ABC)
05. The Power Of Attorney - I Wanna Be Free
(from 'From The Inside' LP, 1974 / Polydor)
06. Rayfield Reid and The Magnificent - Stick Shift
(from 'Treat You Right' LP, mid-70's, Ken-Tone)
07. The Nite Liters - K Jee
(from 'Instrumental Directions' LP, 1972 / RCA)

Note : all tracks extracted from original LPs.

Original Covers :
Available on www.parisdjs.com

Links :
Southside Movement info on Wikipedia
Ebony Rhythm Band info on djouls.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem
Artwork by Fourmy
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao

Loik - Soul Cure
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-10-26

Tracklisting :
01. James Last - Sing A Simple Song
(from 'Voodoo Party' LP, 1973 / Polydor)
02. The Power Pack - Soul Searchin'
(from 'Soul Cure' LP, 1969 / Polydor)
03. Charles Wright - You're The One For Me
(from 'Doin What Comes Naturally' LP, 1973 / Abc)
04. Odell Brown - Free Delivery
(from 'Free Delivery' LP, 1970 / Cadet)
05. Bill Cosby - Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
(from 'Hooray For The Salvation Army' LP, 1968 / Reprise)
06. Muddy Waters - I'm A Man
(from 'Electric Mud' LP, 1968 / Cadet Concept)
07. The Black Diamonds - Let's All Mix Together
(from 'A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix' LP, 1971 / Alshire)
08. The Rubber Band - All Along The Watchtower
(from 'Hendrix Songbook' LP, 1969 / GRT)

Original covers :
Available on www.parisdjs.com

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (Kraked)
Artwork borrowed from The Power Pack album that gave its name to this show (cf. tracklisting).

Paris DJs Soundsytem - Vintage Robot Soul - 80's Electro Funk
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-10-08

Tracklisting :
01. Davy Dmx - One For The Treble (Fresh)
(from 'One For The Treble' 12 inch, 1984 / Tuff City)
02. Rock Master Scott and The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire (Club DJ)
(from 'The Roof Is On Fire' 12 inch, 1984 / Reality)
03. Air Force 1 - See The Light/Feel The Heat
(from 'See The Light/Feel The Heat' 12 inch, 1984 / Streetwise)
04. Nairobi - Soul Makossa
(from 'Soul Makossa' 12 inch, 1982 / Decca)
05 . Newcleus - Jam On It
(from 'Jam On It' 12 inch, 1984 / Sunnyview)
06. The Egyptian Lover - And My Beat Goes Boom
(from 'And My Beat Goes Boom' 12 inch, 1984 / Freak Beat)
07. The Egyptian Lover - Freak-A-Holic
(from 'Freak-A-Holic' 12 inch, 1987 / Egyptian Empire)
08. Mystery Assignment - Cloud Nine
(from 'Cloud Nine' 12 inch, 1985 / Metropolis)
09. Divine Sounds - Dollar Bill Dub Dub
(from 'Dollar Bill Dub Dub' 12 inch, 1984 / Streetwave)

Note : all tracks extracted from original 12 inches.

Original Covers :
Available on www.parisdjs.com

Links :
Davy DMX biography on wikipedia.org
Info on Rock Master Scott on Jayquan.com
Info on Air Force 1 on broadjam.com
Official website of Newcleus : jamonproductions.com
The Egyptian Lover on myspace.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem
Artwork by Fourmy, finishes by Djouls
Audio mastering by Loik

Loik - Bled Party
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-09-12

Info :
Bled Party : une plongee dans les rare grooves nord-africains...
Pour commencer, entre Fela et John Lee Hooker il y a le desert d'ou viennent Toumast, un groupe nigerien au premier album imparable. Viennent ensuite quelques valeurs sures du groove egyptien, dansant, pop ou bluesy, avec Ali Hassan Kuban, Mohamed Mounir et Amr Diab. Puis avec Abranis on touche le culte, grace a cette cette face B de 45 tours pre-electro datant de 1973. Ahmed Fakrun, un lybien exile un temps en Italie, invente lui la soul-disco-world avec 'Nisyan&' - puisqu'on vous dit culte! Vigon, l'Otis Redding arabe, enregistra lui a Paris dans les 70's, et notamment cet incroyable 45 tours: 'Pollution' plus que jamais d'actualite. Et pour finir: le jerk tribal furieusement ethylique de Bon Destiny, 'Wang Dang&'...

Tracklisting :
01. Toumast - Inolame
(from 'Ishumar' album, 2006 / Le Village Vert) NIGER/FRANCE
02. Ali Hassan Kuban - Habibi
(from 'Walk Like A Nubian' LP) EGYPT
03. Mohamed Mounir - Oh Baba
(from 'Mohamed Mounir' album, 1989 / Monson) EGYPT
04. Les Abranis - Thilleli
(from 'El Mossika' 7 inch, 1973 / La Voix du Globe)
05. Ahmed Fakrun - Nisyan
(from 'Nisyan' 7 inch, 1977 / Polydor) ITALY
06. Amr Diab - El Yaani
(from 'Hitlist Egypt' compilation, 1990 / Mango) EGYPT
07. Vigon - Pollution
(from 'Pollution' 7 inch, 197? / Barclay) FRANCE
08. Bob Destiny - Wang Dang
(from 'Panafricain Festival' 7 inch, 1972 / Freedom Music) ALGERIA

Original covers :
Available on www.parisdjs.com<

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (Kraked)
Artwork by Fourmy

Loik - P Is The One
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-07-17

Tracklisting :
01. Parliament - P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)
(from 'Mothership Connection' album, 1975 / Casablanca)
02. Fuzzy Haskins - Not Yet
(from 'Radio Active' album, 1978 / Westbound)
03. Ruth Copeland - Suburban Family Lament
(from 'I Am What I Am' album, 1971 / Invictus)
04. Parliament - All Your Goodies Are Gone
(from 'Up For The Down Stroke' album, 1974 / Casablanca)
05. Funkadelic - Loose Booty
(from 'America Eats Its Young' album, 1972 / Westbound)
06. Parliament - The Bing Bang Theory
(from 'Gloryhallastoopid' album, 1979 / Casablanca)

Original covers :
Available on parisdjs.com

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (Kraked)
Artwork by Fourmy [+ Djouls]

Norfield Whiteman - Summer Mix
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-06-18

Tracklisting :
01. Dj Day - Four Hills
(from 'Gone Bad/Four Hills' single, 2006 / Melting Pot)
02. Quantic - An Announcement To Answer
(from 'An Announcement To Answer' album, 2006 / Tru Thoughts)
03. Super Lover Cee and Casanova Rud - Do The James
(from 'Do The James' 12 inch, 1987 / DNA International)
04. Context - If I Had A Band
(from 'If I Had A Band' 7 inch, 2006 / Sonny B)
05. The Skatalites Meet King Tubby - Herbman Extended Unreleased Mix
(from 'In Fine Style EP' 12 inch, 2005 / In Fine Style)
06. Luisito Quintero - Acid
(from 'Percussion Madness' album, 2006 / Masters At Work)
07. Mr President - Gimme Some Time
(from 'Gimme Somtime EP' 12 inch, 2006 / Favorite)
08. Darondo - Didn't I
(from 'Let My People Go' album, 2006 / Ubiquity)

Original covers :
Available on www.parisdjs.com

Info :
Selected and mixed by Norfield Whiteman (Kraked)
Illustration by Maeva, coloring & artwork by Fourmy

Loik - Swing Your Life
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-05-23

Tracklisting :
01. Port Authority - Hangin (Us navy Band)
(from 'Port Authority' US Navy-recruitment promo LP, 1971 / United States Navy)
02. Oscar Brown Jr - Mr Kicks
(from 'Between Heaven and Hell' LP, 1962 / Columbia)
03. Julie Driscoll & Brian Auger and Trinity - Black Cat
(from 'Open' LP, 1968 / Atco)
04. Mel Brown - Blues For Me
(from 'Blues For We' LP, 1969 / Impulse)
05. Barry De Vorzon & Perry Botkin Jr - The Riot
(from 'R.P.M.', 1970 / Bell)
06. The Quartette Tres Bien - Ain't Necessarily So
(from 'In Motion' LP, 1967 / Decca)
07. Gerald Wilson Orchestra - Equinox
(from 'Eternal Equinox' LP, 1969 / World Pacific Jazz)
08. Soulful Strings - Chocolate Candy
(from 'String Fever' LP, 1969 / Cadet)
09. Laurindo Almeida & Ray Brown - Brazilian Greens
(from 'Bach Ground Blues & Green' LP, 1970 / Century City)

Original covers :
available on www.parisdjs.com

Info :
Selected and mixed by Dj Loik (Kraked)

Loik and Djouls - Block Party Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked/T.I.M.E.C., 2006-04-22

Tracklisting :
01. Breakestra - Family Rap (This Is The Sound) feat. Chali 2NA and Soup, Double K (Xtended mix vocal)
(from 'Family Rap' 12inch, 2006 / Ubiquity)
02. Kelis - Trick Me (TM Juke mix)
(from 'Rebtuz EP3' 12inch, 2005 / Rebtuz)
03. Hint - Cat and Mouse feat. Laura Vane
(from 'The Tremmuh' 12inch, 2005 / Tru Thoughts)
04. Cookin' On 3 Burners - Cressy St. Breakdown
(from 'Cressy St. Breakdown' 12inch, 2005 / Knowfool)
05. This Kid Named Miles and Medusa - New Definition
(from 'Impeach The Precedent' 12inch, 2004 / Kajmere)
06. Ugly Duckling - Yudee!
(from 'Yudee!' 12inch, 2006 / All City)
07. Digital Underground - Doowutchyalike (Playhoyalike mix)
(from 'Doowutchyalike' 12inch, 1989 / Tommy Boy)
08. Spank Rock - Sweet Talk
(from 'Sweet Talk' 12inch, 2006 / Big Dada)
09. zero dB - Know What I'm Sayin' (feat. Pase Rock)
(from 'Bongos, Beats and Basslines' 12inch, 2006 / Ninja Tune)
10. Lee McDonald - We've Only Just Begun (TM Juke Remix)
(from 'We've Only Just Begun' 12inch, 2006 / Favorite)

Original covers :
Available on www.parisjds.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Loik and Djouls (Kraked/T.I.M.E.C.)

Loik - Charles Is The One Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-03-10

Charles Stepney is still a rather obscure name, even though he's one of the major contributors to black music's evolution in the 60's and 70's. And yet if you search on the Net you can only find 2 fuzzy photographs of the Man. That's why we thought we could, with this podcast, lay a first stone for the pyramid he rightfully deserves, the monument which us, real Soul lovers, ought to built for him.
Vibraphonist, then arranger and one genius of a producer: The Dells, Muddy Waters, Rotary Connection, Earth Wind & Fire, Deniece Williams, he is the one who discovered the angelic Minnie Ripperton and the soulful Terry Callier when he was producer for the cult chicagoan label Cadet.
Stepney is all about the orchestrations and arrangements, with their completely unique psychedelic flamboyance. Check here his version of 'Dear Prudence' (the Beatles) by Ramsey Lewis or the brilliant 'Black Gold' from Phil Upchurch. You'll get what I'm talking about.
Thus let's make a star of him on the same level as Axelrod and other worshipped producers from the 70's. May the name and work of Charles Stepney spread itself on the webs out there and give inspiration to all cos Ain't No Doubt About It:
Charles is the one!!

Links :
A cool bio: wholecircleround.co.uk
Downbeat Magazine, November 26, 1970: "For The Record: Charles Stepney" by Edwin Black

Tracklisting :
01. Minnie Ripperton - Les Fleurs
(from 'Come To My Garden', 1970 / GRT)
02. Ramsey Lewis - Dear Prudence
(from 'Mother Nature's Son', 1968 / Cadet)
03. Phil Upchurch - Black Gold
(from 'Upchurch', 1969 / Cadet)
04. Terry Callier - You Goin' Miss Your Candyman
(from 'What Color Is Love', 1972 / Cadet)
05. The Dells - Free And Easy
(from 'Freedom Means', 1971 / Cadet)
06. The New Rotary Connection - I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun
(from 'Hey Love', 1971 / Cadet)
07. Marlena Shaw - Liberation Conversation
(from 'Spice Of Life', 1969 / Cadet)

Original covers :
Available on ParisDJs.com!

Info :
Selected and mixed by Dj Loik (Kraked)

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Loik - West Indies Vintage Funk
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-02-06

Info :
True French digging - it's not in L.A. that this one could have been laid to you! Rare and unexpected vinyls, Funk directly from from Haiti, Cuba, the Barbados, Belize, the Antilles and even a peel of Jamaica. A Homage also to the superb label work from Isma'a or BNO who keep on seeking the graals of a groove which without their passion would be too often forgotten.
Go now "ROULE" like the mythical hit from La Perfecta says, which devastated all the West-Indian dancefloors in the 70's. It's really freezing outside these days so here's something to put your pants on fire!

Tracklisting :
01. Milestone - Right On Brother
(from 'Milestone' LP, 197? / Discarolson) [HAITI]
02. Grupo Irakere - Bacalao Con Pan
(from 'Lp Teatro Amadeo Roldan recital director Chucho Valdez', 1974 / Areito) [CUBA]
03. Tropical Islander - Running Away
(from 'A musical ride with the Tropical islander' LP, 1967? / Wirl Records) [BARBADOS]
04. Eugene Mona - Tambou Serie
(from 'Eugene Mona', 1982 / 3A Production?) [MARTINICA]
05. Tappa zukie - Freak (instrumental)
(from 'Disc'o'lypso' compilation, 2004 / Trans Air) [JAMAICA]
06. Lord Rhaburn - Disco Connection
(from 'Cult cargo: Belize Boil Up' compilation, 2005 / Numero Group) / [BELIZE]
07. Roland Louis - Percussion's Rhythm (Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit)
(from 'Caribbean Disco Re-Edit' 12inch, 2001 / BNO) [MARTINICA?]
08. La Perfecta - Roule
(from 'Creole Love Calls' LP, 2001 / Isma'a) [MARTINICA]

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Dj Loik (Kraked)
Artwork by Fourmy
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao

Loik - Afro 70's
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-01-10

Tracklisting :
01. Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats - Let's Have A Party
(from 'Let's Have A Party' LP, 1974 / reissue 2005 / Soundway) Sierra Leone
02. Unknown - Promo 45
03. Wali & The Afro Caravan - Zulu For Hugh
(from 'Home Lost & Found (The Natural Sound Of The Afro-Underground)' 1970 / Solid State) USA
04. Amadou Balake - Aminata Du The
(from 'Vol.2: Bar Konan Mousso Bar' 1978 / Sacodis) Burkina Faso
05. Sabú Martínez - My Cristina
(from 'Afro Temple' 1973 / Grammofonverket) USA
06. Sonny Okosun - Odenigbo
(from 'Ozzidi' 1976 / Pathé Marconi) Nigeria
07. Ofo The Black Company - Allah Wakbarr
(from 'Allah Wakbarr' 7inch, 1972 / Decca) Nigeria
available on 'Nigeria 70' and 'World Psychedelic Classics 3' compilations

Info :
Selected and mixed by Dj Loik (Kraked)

Loik - Vintage Soundtrack Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast) Kraked, 2005

Jazz, Soul, Rock, Funk, a selection of a few groovy and sometimes rather rare from the divine decade (1965-1975). The opening track contains the sample from Bjork's first hit...

Tracklisting :
01. The Ray Brown Orchestra arranged by Quincy Jones - Go Down Dying
(from 'The Adventurers' original soundtrack 1970 / Symbolic)
02. Herschel Burke Gilbert -Drum madness
(from 'Burke's Law' original soundtrack 1964 / Lyberty)
03. Bobby Scott - Send The Hippies To Hell
(from 'Joe' original soundtrack 1970 / Mercury)
04. Lalo Schifrin - Fear
(from 'Mannix' original soundtrack 1969 / Paramount)
05. Piero Umiliani - Chaser
(from 'Il Corpo' original soundtrack 1974 / Sound Work Shop)
06. Dominic Frontiere - Kiddo
(from 'Hammersmith Is Out' original soundtrack 1972 / Capitol)
07. Mike Curb and Lawrence Brown - Bad City Boys
(from 'Mary Jane' original soundtrack 1968 / Sidewalk)
08. Roy Ayers - Escape
(from 'Coffy' original soundtrack 1973 / Polydor)
09. Lalo Schifrin - On The Way To San Mateo
(from 'Bullit' original soundtrack 1968 / Warner Bros.)
10. J.J. Johnson - Airport Flight
(from 'Cleopatra Jones' original soundtrack 1976 / Warner Bros.)
11. Perry and The Harmonics - Do The Monkey With James
(from 'Intrigue With Soul' original soundtrack 1965? / Mercury)
12. Christopher Gunning - Forget About The Day
(from 'Goodbye Gemini' original soundtrack 1971 / Cinerama International)
13. Bob Summers and Mike Curb - The Gay Teenager
(from 'Teenage Rebellion' original soundtrack 1967 / Sidewalk)

Info :
Selected and mixed by Dj Loik (Kraked)

Loik - Psychedelic Shack Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2005-10-28

The beginning of a long series of mixes dedicated to the groovy psychedelism of the early seventies. Charles Stepney, Norman Whitfield, George Clinton are among the founder figures of this explosion of total freedom which reorganized possible futures for music, by amalgamating a authentically Soul spirit to the brutal energy of Rock'n'roll (Feeling and Rage). A mix that will take you Higher!! 100% Vinyl.

Tracklisting :
01. Rotary Connection - Amen
(from 'Rotary Connection', 1967)
02. The Temptations - You Got My Soul On Fire
(from '1990', 1973)
03. The Undisputed Truth - I Saw You When You Met Her
(from 'Higher Than High', 1976)
04. Funkadelic - I Bet You
(from 'Funkadelic', 1970)
05. Earth Wind and Fire - C'mon Children
(from 'Earth, Wind and Fire', 1971)
06. Ebony Rhythm Band - Drugs Ain't Cool
(from 'Soul Heart Transplant/Drugs Ain't Cool', 1969)
07. The Rimshots - Neighbor! Get Your Own
(from 'Soul Train', 1971)
08. Magnum - Evolution
(from 'Fully Loaded', 1974)
09. The Jimmy Castor Bunch - Troglodyte
(from 'It's Just Begun', 1972)

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury)
Artwork by Fourmy