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April 13, 2010 Enjoy the mixes! ----- Chris

|| A Moment...
:: download mp3 - 98 MB ::
mixed tuesday, April 13, 2010
==
Improv grab of a stack of beautiful deepness from the 90's
==

[00:00] essence "just a touch" (smooth mix) - essence
[06:27] sensory éléments vol 1. 'summer groove' - azuli
[11:07] essence "just a touch" (jazz element mix) - essence
[19:07] sensory éléments vol 1. 'explain it' - azuli
[22:47] essence "moments in love" (full effect mix) - strictly rhythm
[26:07] fiât mistura - 'abyssus' - spiritual life
[33:37] south st. player - "who keeps changing your mind" - cream
[40:07] ebony soul - 'i can hardly wait' (vocal) - eight ball
[44:57] eddie stockily - "fly away" (dub) - jellybean
[52:17] victor simonelli "can't help it"- vibe records
[57:47] track masters - "i need you so bad" - nervous
[62:57] byron stingily - "don't fall in love" (lovely club mix) - nervous
[71:07]




|| We Gone Wrong
:: download mp3 - 152 MB ::
mixed friday, April 9, 2010
==
Jazz runs deep in my blood and it was long overdue to reconnect. There's a lot of classic Herbert here and a few pioneering "Jouse" tracks that probably fed him…
==

[00:07] Herbert - "In the Kitchen" (Around the House) - Phonography
[07:57] Herbert - "Bedroom Jazz" (Around the House) - Phonography
[13:47] Herbert - "GoingRound" (Around the House) - Phonography
[19:17] Herbert - "The Audience" (Bodily Functions) - Soundslike/K7!
[24:07] Sparkling Experiences - "Hardswing Vision" - Basenotic
[31:17] Mike Delgado - "Jazz Works" (Sunset Park EP) - TNT
[38:07] Descendants - "Light Shines Truth" (Ambient Path) - Clairaudience
[42:37] Herbert - "You Saw It All" (Bodily Functions) - Soundslike/K7!
[49:17] Herbert - "Close to Me" (Around the House) - Phonography
[54:37] Presence - "Better Day" (Salt City Better Remix) - Pagan
[63:17] Project "86" - "Legends" - Nu Groove
[68:27] Herbert - "Suddenly" (Bodily Functions) - Soundslike/K7!
[74:17] DeeeLite - "Power of Love" (Lovapella) - Elektra
[75:17] Paper Maché - "Midnight Forever" (Take One) - Subwoofer
[81:37] da kick squad - "Heights" - ideal
[86:27] The Deviants - "Being Someone Else" (Ambient) - Luxury Service
[91:37] a kick squad - "Mr. Udo" - ideal
[99:37] Chris Gray - "When Petals Fall" (Very Moody) - Subwoofer
[107:17]




|| Dreams of You
:: download mp3 - 93 MB ::
mixed saturday, march 27, 2010.
==
Dreams of you are better than the nitemare that is your reality.
==

[00:00] Salt City Orchestra - "Book Ends" (Chris Gray edit) - Paper Recordings
[04:47] Kollage - "Magic Fingers" (Beneath the Earth) - Subwoofer
[10:07] Round Two - "New Day" - Main Street
[17:17] Stranger & CRell - "Drum Whispers" - Subwoofer
[22:57] Moody Mann - "Dreams of Water Over You" - Music Is...
[27:37] Dana - "Come Back Home" - Clubhouse
[32:17] Ron Trent/Anthony Nicholson - "Soul Samba Express" - Prescription
[39:07] 280 West - "Love Masquerade" - Freetown
[45:47] Ratcliffe - "Back to the City" (City Dreams) - Atlantic Jaxx
[51:57] Somore - "I Refuse" - i Records
[56:47] peak:shift - "not invented here" (imitate your environment) - nurture
[59:57] Superlova - "Motion" (Earthtones Wavering Dub) - stir15
[65:57]




|| Lost Moments
:: download mp3 - 85 MB ::
mixed friday, march 12, 2010.
==
Each time is the last time.
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[00:03] Brian Harden - "This is My Music (Pt2)" - Nite Life Collective
[07:03] Tim Harper - "I Feel A Groove" - Peace Frog
[11:43] Cab Drivers v. Vibey - "Seasons Limited 01" (Winter) - Seasons
[14:13] Boobjazz - "Excursions" (Lost Moments EP) - stir15
[20:23] DJ Disciple - "People C'mon" (Banji Boys EP) - DJ001
[23:43] Alton M - "Straight Ahead" (Song of the Drum) - Mood & Grooves
[27:03] Rural Option - "Moonlight Robbery" (Riviera Rhythms #1) - Transfusion
[29:43] Samuel L. Session - "Plastic People" (Technosoul pt1) - Cycle
[34:43] Brett Dancer - "My Folx" (The Sound Lab Series) - Track Mode
[42:33] Fini Dolo - "Rise" (Summmer at 57 ep" - Napenta
[49:03] Glissano Bros. - "Do It" - stir15
[55:53] Deep Sensation - "Get Together" (I'm Housin')- Cajual
[59:53] Aaron Smith/D'bora - "Going Round" (MK's Dub) - Vibe
[64:53] Playin' 4 Tha City - "More Than Ever" (two) - Straight Up
[68:53] Brian Harden - "Matrix" (Nubirth Proj. 2) - Moods & Grooves
[72:23] ADNY - "I'm Still Here" - Corner Shots
[77:00]




|| Don't Beat Around
:: download mp3 - 75 MB ::
mixed thursday, march 4, 2010.
==
Somehow pop radio in the mid 80's wasn't the whore that pollutes the airwaves today.
==

[00:03] Chris Gray - "Don't Open" - Deep4Life
[04:03] Chris Gray - "Don't Beat Around (Do It!)" - Deep4Life
[09:33] Nick Holder - "Be Free" (The Unreleased E.P.) - DNH
[14:33] Conceiled Project - "Pattern 1-4" - Svek
[18:23] Black Rascals/Cassio - "So In Love" - Polar
[22:53] Dozia Blakey - "Soul Erotica" - Nou Lion Recordings
[27:33] Cassio - "Never Thought I'd See You Again" - East Street
[30:13] Blak Beat Niks - "Now I Know" - Vibe
[35:43] Deep Forest - "Sweet Lullaby" (Round The World) - Epic
[38:13] Basement Jaxx - "Dust Till Dawn" (Ep2) - Atlantic Jaxx
[43:23] Todd Edwards - "Fly Away" (Ambient Flight) - i Records
[46:53] Don Carlos - "Alone" - Calypso
[53:23]




I recently shared one of my first house tapes ever on Facebook. Enjoy!

"Julian Jumpin Perez and Farley Jackmaster Funk mixing live on 102.7 FM, WBMX with Armando announcing. This was one of Chris Gray's first house tapes and is from 1987. Dubbed summer on a broken cassette deck in Greenwood, Mississippi."

WBMX 1987 Part 1
WBMX 1987 Part 2

Check out Chris' new mix over on DeepRhythms.com Enjoy!

|| Standby Juror - Panel 35
:: download mp3 - 75 MB ::
mixed and edited tuesday, december 16, 2008. records selected by walter chiu
==
Sequestered with a rainbow rolodex.
==

[00:07] standby juror - "panel 35"
[05:37] japanese synchro system - "a day in the life" - life line
[16:07] osunlade - "mr. president" (the year of the monkey) - yoruba
[20:37] osunlade f. maiya james - "same thing" (instrumental) - papa
[26:27] loftis iv - "you are all i need" - loftwerk
[31:27] hanna - "shimmer" - unlimited
[37:07] pete moss - "perfect timing" (ep) - soundbetweenmovement
[42:07] hanna - "come closer" - unlimited
[48:37] melvin moore - "the rhythm" (deep textures, vol. 1) - metaphor
[51:37] ananda project - "i hear you dreaming" (larry heard nocturnal) - night grooves
[57:47] zap mama - "crazy life" (shelter anthem) - shelter
[67:07] femi kuti - "traitors of africa" - restricted access
[72:57] sven weiseman - "let's swing" - mojuba
[81:27]




|| Right Now
:: download mp3 - 86 MB ::
mixed and edited december 7, 2008. records selected by walter chiu
==
How long must I wait for you?
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[00:07] the movers - "love cosmic spiritual" (loveappella) - life line
[02:57] copyright f. imaani - "running away" (reprise) - copyright
[07:37] osunlade - "macaco" (the year of the monkey) - yoruba
[10:57] pete moss - "to the flo" (perfect timing) - soundbetweenmovement
[14:17] sven weiseman - "slices" - liebe detail
[20:37] kerri chandler f. rose - "right now" (deep textures, vol. 1) - metaphor
[26:07] sven weiseman - "let's swing" - mojuba
[33:47] kem - "set you free" - (regisford/wozniak remix) - restricted access
[39:57] japanese synchro system - "a day in the life" - life line
[42:37 - 44:07] sueño latino f. carolina damas - "sueño latino" - capitol
[47:37] kerri chandler - "sunset" - night grooves
[52:27] quentin harris - "power of love" (ain't nuthin but..) - jellybean soul
[58:47] ananda project - "i hear you dreaming" (larry heard nocturnal) - night grooves
[64:57] osunlade f. maiya james - "same thing" - papa
[70:27] kerri chandler - "so let the wind come" - night grooves
[74:27] loftis iv - "you are all i need" - loftwerk
[79:47] dr. sparkle f. the loobie bros. - "massage parlor" - pacific
[82:47] kem-istry - "love calls" - fall out
[93:00]




|| I'm The One
:: download mp3 - 57 MB ::
mixed and edited november 24, 2008
==
Sometimes *they* need to see that you're quality.
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[00:05] sade - "removable tattoo" - white label
[08:47] slam mode - "new land" (orbital bliss ep) - deep worldwide music
[17:49] intimacy f. james faith - 'want you 2 want me 2" - strictly rhythm
[23:47] salz 2000
[31:57] dave warrin f. carol c. "shine on" (shine dub)- esho
[39:37] salz III
[43:07] alton miller - "paradise" (Inst.) - track mode
[47:17] flakes & teeves - "better alone" (chapitre 1) - distance
[51:03] cab drivers v. vibey - seasons limited 01
[55:37] soul motive - "into the night" (nightshift ep) - nuphonic
[61:21]




|| You Set Me Free
:: download mp3 - 54 MB ::
mixed and edited november 21, 2008
==
Sometimes something (or someone) comes along in your life and then sets you free.
==

[00:05] moodIIswing presents loni clark - "searching" (bonus beats) - groove on
[03:47] moodIIswing - "all night long" - groove on
[09:37] playin' 4 the city - "ask me" - music 101
[16:43] lil louis & the world - "saved my life" (maw) - epic
[20:37] playin' 4 the city - universoul ep - straight up
[22:59] playin' 4 the city - "show me love" - straight up
[28:17] playin' 4 the city - "my heart belongs to daddy/spirits" - straight up
[35:59] playin' 4 the city - "more than ever" - straight up
[41:19] moodIIswing f. john ciafone - "ohh" - groove on
[46:27] mark broom - "white" (obsession/sampler 4) - native records
[51:03] alton miller - "straight ahead" (song of the drum ep) - mood&grooves
[54:37] miquifaye - "never let u go" (ambient instru-tool) - metaphor
[58:18]




|| Fortunate
:: download mp3 - 54 MB ::
mixed and edited november 23, 2008
==
Sometimes something (or someone) comes along in your life and reminds your stupid butt that you *are* fortunate.
==

[00:05] naomi daniel - "stars" (formula mix) - i ner zon
[05:11] ego express - "here comes the night" (radio) - ladomat 2000
[07:27] johnny fiasco - "movin'" - cajual
[12:31] femi kuti - "truth don die" (kerri's deep dub) - sound of barclay
[17:11] roy davis jr./peven everett - "don't you dare stop loving" (GU's narrative soul mix) - nlc
[21:17] fresh and low - "wind on water" - guidance test press
[26:57] maxwell - "fortunate" - white label
[32:27] kerri chandler - "sunday sunlight" (night moods ep) - metaphor
[38:27] kerri chandler - "worlds in fear" (purple wall ep) - 11:07
[40:47] kerri chandler - "hallelujah" (6:23 beats) - king street
[41:17] kerri chandler - "disco in da ruff" (purple wall ep) - 11:07
[42:49] mr. fingers - "closer" (club mix) - mca
[49:03] tobin 01 - love don't come easy
[58:02]




|| Early 90s Luv
:: download mp3 - 74 MB ::
mixed and edited sept. 6, 1999

classic man - 'mellow' - nervous (1992)
aaron smith - 'sometimes i wonder' - vibe music (1993)
the trojan horse f. romanthony - 'what price love' - vinylmania (1993)
paul jacobs, matt M1, shams - 'rip it up' - jinx (1993)
loni clark - 'rushing' - nervous (1993)
logic - 'blues for you' - strictly (1994)
ebony soul - 'i can hardly wait' - 8 ball (1991)
chez damier - 'help myself' - kms (1992)
the clubb kidds - 'you can take me' - nervous (1992)
revival - 'i know he will' - strictly (1995)
naomi daniel - 'feel the fire - in ner zon (1994)
kreem - 'now is the time' - kms (1993)
ulysses - 'im leavin' you' - large (1993)
liberty city - 'some lovin- murk (1992)
david anthony-'free your mind' - emotive (1992)
d'pac - 'i wouldn't' - inner child (1993)
colonel abrams - 'as quiet as its kept' (1993)




|| Luvfactuation ... Breakdown
:: download mp3 - 84 MB ::
Mix recorded august 4, 07
==
Why is it so hard to move on sometimes?
==

[00:09] malcolm moore - "luvfatuation" - amr
[06:39] wamdue project - "breakdown" - strictly rhythm
[13:09] a.d.n.y. - "vida mia" - corner shots
[17:29] morris brown - "23rd avenue night cruise" (minerals) - mood music
[20:49] the rurals - "our temple" - idea 7
[27:59] wamdue project - "in love with you" - strictly rhythm
[33:19] pete moss - "changing wave" (infrared ep) - earthtones
[39:59] glance - "everyday" (second life dub) - stir15
[45:59] t.o.s. - "hong min" (mclean and hoyne) - nordic trax
[50:59] astrotrax team - "losing control" - astro works
[56:59] brian harden - "the sixth trumpet" (nubirth 2)- moods & grooves
[62:49] chris gray - "in trippy flight" (trippy fingers) - track mode
[69:09]




|| Precious Lady - Love Lost
:: download mp3 - 83 MB ::
Mix recorded and posted july 17, 07
==
I've lost a few people, emotionally and physically this year. And ultimately this is dedicated to my mom, 1940-2007. I love you forever!
==

[00:00] ro-cham-bo - "nightfall" (rollin' with the ro) - refried
[02:31] brad peterson - "something's changed" - amr
[09:17] t.o.s. - "only when i'm late" (mclean and hoyne) - nordic trax
[16:11] exit zero - "where is my you" - amr
[21:33] t.o.s. - "slide rule" (mclean and hoyne) - nordic trax
[26:53] the rurals - "red chakra (live)" - idea 7
[34:15] marco nega - "in your arms" - amr
[39:51] a.d.n.y. - "precious lady" (vida mia) - corner shots
[44:56] glance - "everyday" (chris gray dub) - stir15
[50:03] morris brown - "one for larry" (minerals) - mood music
[55:40] helen bruner - "gimme real love" (blue acapella) - cardiac
[58:07] david alvarado - "things" - groove on
[64:03] pete moss - "infrared" (ep) - earthtones
[68:35] jose lau - "inner" - amr
[73:15]