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MIXES FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE. ENJOY!
Dub Selector:
This is live recording of my opening set for Bedouin Soundclash at Mercury Lounge in June ‘09. It’s mostly classic dub & reggae with a little Daleduro thrown in.
Star Point:
Starpoint includes some of my favorite deep & soulful tracks & remixes in ‘05. There’s great remixes of classics by Cymande, Edwin Starr & Eddy Grant as well as some Osunlade & Ian Friday.
Sacred Love:
A friend who was recently ordained asked me for a selection of sacred music, so I dug for some of my favorites from all around the world. We start in Mali with Oumou Sangare, next stop Brazil with Virginia Rodriguez, followed by different regions in India, Cuba and the US.
Summer ‘07:
If you need a little pep in your step these last days of summer, take a listen to this selection of music from 7 Samurai, Kid Gusto, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Omar, Aaron Jerome, Lewis D, Peven Everett, Pth Projects, Ben Westbeech and Ian Friday.
Mini House ‘07:
This short but sweet mini mix brings some of my favorite house songs this past year from some great friends – Phil Asher “Tricks,” Simbad’s “Supersonic Revelation,” Koop “Drum Rhythms A,” and a short bit of Ben Westbeech “Hang Around” Marathon Men Mix.
Drum & Bass ‘99:
For those of you big into D&B, this is a treat. I had the last minute chance to open up for LTJ Bukem at Vinyl in March 1999 and this is a live recording. Listen to selections from 4Hero, Blu Mar Ten, Amalgamation of Soundz, Hospital Recs and Good Looking.
Soul ‘07:
On this mix recorded for The Fader’s Suite 903 soul series, Moni spreads the love on the soulful side of things.
Colombia Live! From East Village Radio:
This one is taken from her guest spot at East Village Radio’s “Never Not Working” show. It’s a taste of Colombian music for your ears – cumbia, salsa, vallenato, and other afro-Caribbean rhythms. Thanks to Radio Rios & Oskar Mann for the invite.
Peace, Love, Unity & Having Fun:
This is a mix I did a couple of years ago but is quite right for the end of the year festivities. The title sums up what we’d like in the new year with lotsa cheddar sprinkled on top. These songs will definitely make you dig up some old dance moves from back in the day. Afrika Bambaata, James Brown, Lyn Collins, Rob Base (yes, you read right), Queen Latifah, Roy Ayers, Straffe and Ciara (weird, I know). Hope you enjoy it… Happy New Year!
Broken Beat Soul:
This mini mix gives you a taste of broken beat and soul featuring Aloe Blacc, Daz-I-Kue with Bembe Segue and John Arnold with Paul Randolf.
Funk In Yo Trunk:
This is a short but funkafied mix including some of my favorites. Here’s the playlist :: Cymande – Fug / Coke Escovedo – I Wouldn’t Change A Thing / Plantlife – Luv 4 The World and Red Astaire – Tito. In joy!
Viva La Musica:
This is a Latin mini mix that follows Funk in Yo Trunk. It’s got Joe Arroyo, Charlie Palmieri and Ray Barretto doing three of my favorite jams. It packs a lot of punch, passion and beauty.
East Village Radio’s “The Block” Interview:
Click to hear Mike & Moni’s interview with East Village Radio’s Capital P from “The Block” Radio show. East Village Radio: www.eastvillageradio.com
DJ MONI * FRIENDS WE LOVE JAPANESE RELEASE
IN STORES DEC 3
I take great pleasure in sharing this mixed compilation of some of my favorite hip hop and soul artists of the moment. It just so happens that most of them are also good friends, which makes the CD even more meaningful to me. I’d like to thank them for inspiring me with such great music. This CD would not be possible without the commitment of Luire, Base & Toy’s Factory, most importantly, Mochizuki, Yoshihisa Goto and Mari Senju. Thanks to all of you and your staff. Many thanks to my family, Mami, Papi, Mau & Nene for all your love. Gratitude to my crews, Ubiquita, Friends We Love, Giant Step, Brownswood, In Joy and colleagues Gilles Peterson, Jonathan Rudnick, Maurice Bernstein, Claudia Cuseta, MdCL, Michael Adasko, Fiona Bloom, Gerard Mitchell, Jose James, Mike Vargas and a special nod to OP! Thanks to Heather Sommerfield & Johnny Vicari for making the photos happen and to Probe dms for the last minute studio session. From New York to Tokyo, to my great friends who are always there to listen, laugh and enjoy life - I love you & you know who you are!
Nicolay & Kay ft. Oh No & The Luv Bugz - Tight Eyes
Probe dms ft. Sophia Lauren - Off and On Love
Hezekiah ft. Bilal - Looking Up (NeoSoul Disco Mix)
Waajeed ft. Coultrain - So Fine
Sarah White - Hiding Blind
Asen James - Know Me Well
Little Dragon - Wink
Dhundee - Season
Ovasoul7 ft. Devi Soleil - Feels Like Home
Sotu the Traveller & Aîscha - What’s Going On
GAEA ft. TK Wonder - Fantasy World
Erik Rico - So Much Greater
Bonus Track
Zaki Ibrahim - Grow Again
Listen to the mixes I’ve described below on my Friends We Love music page while I redesign this one : )