Ricco – Rock The Boat Valentine’s Day Mix

Indeed it is Valentine’s Day and what better a way to celebrate the famous martyr, Saint Valentine, than by listening to music that was produced with one thing in mind … makin’ love. Ricco has whipped up a buttery little mix for us that features some of the chilliest, laidback, R&B-meets-electronic jams that we’ve all been grooving to as of late as well as some classics that every break-up or make-up just can’t be experienced without. Inspired by the act of sex (actually) we encourage this mix to be played whilst getting down, before getting down, or that moment after you’ve gotten down and you’re trying to break that awkward silence (which may ultimately lead to more getting down). Regardless of when played, we approve and hope you enjoy this very special mix on this very special day. A word from Ricco:

“Besides sex, this mix actually means a few more things to me. I’ve been playing around with Abelton for a few months now and, besides being confused as to why I haven’t been playing with Abelton sooner, am amazed at how powerful the program is. You normally can’t manipulate music as much on turntables and for years I’ve had ideas regarding how I’d want music I hear to sound a bit different then its supposed to be played at. Abelton gives you that manipulation tool and this mix is just the beginning for me as I have already started to test the waters of producing my own music under a new alias, J∆ck∆L. This mix also commemorates the passing away of a close family member of mine on Feb 13, 2001 (RIP). Some of the emotional aspects of the music in this mix had me thinking about that family member at times and I wanted to partly dedicate this mix to her. Lastly, this mix was partly inspired by a person I had the pleasure of spending time with and some of the memories that I will keep with me. Call it sappy, cheesy, lovey, or chill, I’m just excited about this mix and what it means. I hope you enjoy.”

“I’d like to thank everyone, especially my Slowdjs.com team for all their help over the last few years and also thank those who helped me navigate my way around Abelton for this.”

Jamie Xx: Essential Mix

Jamie Xx is an anomaly.  Jamie Xx is 23 years old.  Jamie Xx is making music that is kind of before its time.  Jamie Xx just debuted his first essential mix with BBC Radio One.  Just let the mix speak for itself.  Listen and Enjoy.

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Stacey Pullen: Essential Mix

The well respected Detroit techno and house music enthusiast, Stacey Pullen, has recently come out with an Essential mix for BBC Radio One.  We’ve listened to this mix about 100 times since it came out and we highly recommend you do the same.  If you know your electronic music, you’ll know that Pullen’s incorporation of house and garage with techno has been cited as an influence on later electronic artists.  Download and enjoy.

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Claude VonStroke: Essential Mix

Claude VonStroke has been a staple in the dance music scene for some time now.  There are very few electronic artists these days that possess the unique ability to  keep true to their underground sound without conforming to what will get them radio play.  Claude has not only been on the scene for longer than a “hit track” but continues to push boundaries in all things House while running a successful label, dirtybird.  Here is a snatch of a mix he did for BBC Radio one in 2007.  Its one of our favs.

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Z-Trip: Future Primitive Mix with Radar

Back in the early 2000′s Z-Trip and Dj Radar put out a live mix at Future Primitive, San Francisco.  It was one of the first times r i c c o had heard about Z-Trip and he immediately became obsessed with Z’s effortless scratches as well as his crate digger mentality.  R i c c o has held onto this mix over the years and finally let us have it for the site.  Check out Z-Trip HERE.  Of course check out our Slowdjs.com fanpage HERE.  Enjoy the mix.

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Tyler Lewis: Solar Mix

Oh snap.  Slow Djs bro Tyler Lewis hands us an eco-friendly solar mix of happiness.  According to Tyler, “the mix was loosely inspired by Solar Records LA, Slowed up to 120bpm.”  These tracks are crisp.  Enjoy the mix and download away.

Erica Dee: Bee’s N Tings & Flowers Mixtape

A word from our love music lover, Erica Dee:

“Last Friday morning I woke up a lil sleepy after a long night of dancing for Cinco De Mayo, and decided to record a little DJ mix while cooking up some sweet potato home-fries and turkey bacon. Tis a sloppy, tasty, spontaneous mix inspired to cure a tequila after-bite, I hope you enjoy. I also designed the album artwork myself!” – Erica Dee

Be sure to check out Erica Dee’s fanpage on facebook  HERE.  She also has a cool video and more music available HERE.

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Vinnie The Squid: Live At Fortune Sound Club

What the F&^K is up?  Ya’ll know what time it is.  Vinnie on the 1′s and 2′s (in case you’re white that means turntables) at Fortune Sound Club for the Erica Dee show.  Full live set complete with people requesting to hear Lady Ga Ga, as well as Vinnie’s occasional belly burbs.

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oh hi: ricco & vinnie mixtape

CLICK ON THEIR QUESTIONABLE FACES TO PLAY & DOWNLOAD THE MIX.  Welcome to the “oh hi” mixtape with ricco & vinnie.  They kindly ask that you evaluate this mix.  Factors considered in the evaluation should include: academic performance, demonstrated leadership skills, active participation in extra-curricular activities, significant awards and achievements, reference contacts and personal statements.  Since this mix clearly does not demonstrate any of those characteristics, THEY FAIL!!!  Like us on Facebook HERE.  Find the track-listing HERE.  The artist that turned ricco & vinnie into creepy pancake breath people (not that they’re not normally creepy pancake breath people) is KRISTIAN ADAM, thank you Kristian!  Big pat on the back to Fortune Sound Club, Ayden Gallery, Exhibit Apparel and The Grounded T.V. Network for their support.

New Music: Vinnie The Squid Tracks for Download

Vinnie is NOT a player nor does he have a black book or make it rain in the club.  What he is however is a decent producer and so girls like these just follow him around.  We caught up with Vinnie at work and he mentioned that “It actually gets a little annoying.  I never have any alone time and girls just follow me like I’m one of the guys in the AXE commercials.”  Poor guy.  Feel free to download these tracks, then you might see where these girls are coming from:

Vinnie The Squid – Black Hole Sun

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Vinnie The Squid – The Guild

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Vinnie The Squid – Wicked Plan

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Vinnie The Squid – The Sickness

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