Detroit's Jimmy Edgar has a knack for funky fresh beats. His Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 takes us on a journey into the sounds of what inspired him. The mix starts of slow but then progresses into some revved up techno, house, R&B, and booty shakin' music. A whole bunch of unreleased tracks appear in the mix from Jimmy Edgar as well as other Ultramajic friends. Whatever you're doing right now, get ready to increase your party level tenfold.
A lot of good things have been happening in Ibiza that I'm not taking part in due to geographical and financial complications. If only Pangea hadn't separated millions of years ago. International travelling might be affordable.
One thing I'm sad I missed was Chris Malinchak's performance at Ushuaia last Friday. To end the set, Malinchak takes to the piano, accenting "So Good To Me" for a special live performance. I'm guilty of describing a lot of things as "absolutely stunning," but this finale takes the cake. This one almost had me in tears. (Beautiful things get to me.) Perhaps we'll get to see Chris Malinchak performing with a full, live backing orchestra some day soon.
Make sure to enjoy this while it lasts. It looks like BBC Radio's only hosting the video for a few more days.
A couple of Mondays ago, I posted the first of four episodes that BBC Radio 1 is doing to showcase some big talent for the upcoming year. Duke Dumont appears as Annie Mac's pick, and needless to say, this mix is absolutely fantastic!
"For me, being from the UK, the Essential Mix is an institution, so I am honoured to receive the call from Annie & Pete. My aim was to give listeners an insight into the music that motivates me to record and also to showcase my own material, including some exclusive works. The overwhelmingphilosophy behind the mix wasto represent what I play on a regular basis on my weekly travels around the world. The mix was recorded in a single take on a standard CDJ set-up, with the majority of tracks being edited to help keep a consistent energy throughout the mix. I hope you enjoy my selection and all the best to all upcoming producers & DJ's engaging in their passion for music x". Duke Dumont, January 2013, from the BBC Radio 1 website.
Check out Dumont's latest release "Need U (100%)," and enjoy this mix.
