The past seven months have been insane. New work, new friends, new surroundings, and a relocation that seems like it will never end. Good thing I’ve got incredible music to listen to non stop! I cranked out this mix tonight to relieve some stress and escape for a bit. All new tunes – all tech house – all groovy. Just what the doctor ordered to shake off the craziness and recharge.

BTW – I make all of my mixes live on Technics SL1200s with Serato. No Ableton or other cut and paste apps.

Hope you like this thing – it’s a roller.

DJ Gary-O

Transitionism – A mix by DJ Gary-O

01) Shonky – Carnage (Original Mix)
02) Cesare vs Disorder – Schonleinstrasse (Original Mix)
03) Cesare vs Disorder, Rainer – Battle For Mouths (Kate Simko Remix)
04) Paneoh – Psicoilogical (Original Mix)
05) Falko Richtberg, Sebastian Wojkowski – Salt ‘n’ Bread (Audiojack’s Bottle ‘n’ Spring Remix)
06) John Tejada – Sweat (On The Walls) (Donnacha Costello Remix)
07) Sam Ball – Fill it Up (Original Mix)
08) Max Cooper – Chaotisch Serie (Maetrik Abstract Beats Remix)
09) Cesare vs Disorder, Rainer – I Didnt Mean To Kill You feat. Rainer (Original Mix)
10) Sabb, Maetrik – Marinda (Original Mix)
11) Satyr – Roadrunner (Original Mix)
12) Chic Miniature – Escandalo (Original Mix)
13) Marshall (aka Luigi Rocca), Manuel De La Mare – Blackbird (Original Mix)
14) Digitaline – Kaya (Original Mix)
15) George Thompson, Andre Kraml – Laid Back Snack Attack (Accapella)/Safari

A groove to get your week started off proper!

It’s been a loooooong, loooooong time since I’ve posted anything on Paper Buddha and even longer since I stepped up to the turntables for a little mixing. Being a new dad certainly alters one’s priorities, but that’s a great thing in this case. Spending time with my son has been incredible and the downtime from DJing has made me even more excited to get back into it again.

I can’t promise that I’ll make your rump shake as much as Michael Todd, but I’ll sure give it a shot. Thanks for keeping Paper Buddha alive and kicking in my absence. Hopefully I’ll do you proud every now and then.

I really enjoyed putting this one together. I have to give thanks to Ms. Sapphire though. She helped take the edge off of what would likely have been a serious train wreck given how tense I was prior to diving into the crates the other night. It ain’t flawless, but it sure put a smile on my face. A whole mess of Tech House, Electro, Techno and Minimal goodness wrapped together for your aural pleasure. Head on over to Beatport to pick up any of the tracks you really dig.

Why ‘Big Ronda’ you ask? I’ll let you know when I figure it out…

Enjoy!

Gary-O

Big Ronda – A New Mix from DJ Gary-O

01 – Intro-Lost Files of Funk  – Detroit Grand Pubahs
02 – Top Drop (Roman Fluegel Remix) – Darabi
03 – Animal Rights (Original Mix) – Deadmau5 & Wolfgang Gartner
04 – Operator Feat. Blake Lewis (Myles Dyson Remix) – Uberzone
05 – Apple Bottom (Will Bailey Remix) – Deekline, Sporty-O & Dustin Hulton
06 – Tellyfoam (Original Mix) – Jan Driver
07 – Say That (Loco Remix) – David De Lavera
08 – Integral (Original Mix) – Niederflur
09 – Bye Bye Brain (Ramon Tapia Remix) – Nihil Young
10 – Monster Island (Christian Martin Remix) – Claude VonStroke
11 – Blow Me Down (Original Mix) – Popof
12 – Macedonio (Manel Diaz Remix) – Juan Ddd
13 – A Voice of My Own (Manuel De La Mare Base Mix) – Hertz
14 – One Night in Havana (Original Mix) – DJ Chus & Gonzalo
15 – Mushrooms (Justin Martin Mix) – Marshall Jefferson & Noosa Heads

Hijack is known for making jacking house music with bouncy beats and funk-filled grooves. His distinct sound fuses house and techno with a variety of influences, from the funky loops of 70s disco to the boompty beats of Chicago’s shuffly house cuts.

Since 2006 Hijack, has been establishing himself as one of underground dance music’s rising stars, remixing the likes of Moby, Adam Freeland, and Magik Johnson on labels such as Skint, Underwater, Potty Mouth and his own label, Jack Union Records.

His music has been played and supported by the likes of Switch, the Crookers, Riva Starr, Kissy Sellout and Annie Mac, and is a regular feature on radio shows and dance floors the world over.

Hijack’s DJ sets are packed with unreleased tracks and re-edits and have a unique sound that has led to regular appearances at venues and festivals across Europe, the USA, Australia, and South Africa, for some of the world’s biggest venues and club brands.

Jon’s Jack Union label has featured productions from the likes of house heavyweights Switch, Trevor Loveys, and Lee Mortimer, and its original style of booming quirky house music has attracted an army of avid followers.

In the coming months Hijack and Jack Union will be releasing more music than ever, with new original EPs, remixes and DJ mixes, and continuing to move crowds at clubs and festivals worldwide.

HiJack Data Transmission Mix Sept 2010

01. The Potato Heads – Truffle Shuffle (Hijack Re-Edit) // Jack Union
02. Idiotproof vs Eats Everything – Can You Jump? (Hijack Re-Edit) // CDR
03. &ME – On // Front Room
04. Catz ‘n Dogz – I’m The One Who’s Crazy // Mothership
05. Tom EQ – Together // Jack Union
06. Azeem & Dealers Choice – Natural Love (Brabe Remix) // Urban Torque
07. LA Riots – The Drop (Duke Dumont Thudding Like Elmer Remix) // Fool’s Gold
08. Kassette Boys – Ah! Yeah! Oh! Yeah! (Oliver $ Remix) // Kassette
09. DJ PP – Blem Blem // Muzik X Press
10. Jungle Brothers – I’ll House You (Acapella) // Idlers
11. Jeff Doubleu – Square // Jack Union
12. Hijack vs Jeff Doubleu – Bomb Beats // Jack Union
13. Mom & Dad – This Joint // CDR
14. Justin Martin & Ardalan – Mr. Spock (Hijack Edit) // CDR
15. Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell – Drop It Like It’s Hot (Acapella) // Geffen
16. Geht’s Noch? – Chubby // Jack Union
17. Blaze – I Remember House (Solid Groove Accapella) // Slip N Slide
18. Mark Broom – Don’t Tell It // Saved
19. Induceve – Get Some Groove // Dubsided
20. Hermanez – Do You // Kling Klong
21. Switch & Trevor Loveys – Get Your Dub On Part 2 (Hijack Remix) // CDR
22. Magik Johnson – Roller Girl (Hijack & Jeff Doubleu Re-Edit) // CDR
23. Hijack vs Jeff Doubleu – Queensbridge // Jack Union
24. Rocut – You Don’t Care // Celestial
25. Blatta & Inesha – Blow Up (Hijack Tool) // Mantra Vibes
26. Thomas Schumacher – Sunset // Get Physical
27. Homework – Trumpet Express // Made To Play
28. Hijack vs Jeff Doubleu – Gypsies // Jack Union
29. Luca M – Toblerone // Muzik X Press
30. Mark Broom – Scream // Saved
31. Tom EQ – Good Old Days // Jack Union
32. Tom EQ – Good Old Days (Hijack Remix) // Jack Union
33. Geht’s Noch? – Body Jack (Jeff Doubleu Remix) // Jack Union
34. Hijack vs Jeff Doubleu – The Ghetto // Jack Union
35. Induceve – OoooYesssSir // Dubsided
36. DJ PP – Push // Muzik X Press
37. Homework – Behind The Fence // Made To Play
38. Jesse Rose – Black Coffee // Dubsided

For the last 16 years, TJR has been weaving his way in and out of the electronic music world as a DJ and producer. His djing roots began in North Carolina where he went to college for golf but discovered mixing and scratching instead. After graduating in 1998, he went full throttle with djing by making a name for himself with track selection and a scratching & mixing technique that set him apart from others. He managed to win a few DJ battles along the way and was featured in URB Magainze as a DJ to watch in the future. A few years back he utilized his DJing background for producing and has so far released original tracks and remixes on some of the most cutting edge labels around like; Potty Mouth Music, X-Mix, Wearhouse, Jack Union, InStereo, Simma, Promo Records, etc. He continues to craft his skills in the studio as well as on the decks and with his recent move across the coast to Los Angeles, CA, be on the look-out for his new label and sound.

Connect:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/TJR
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TJR_official
Myspace: www.myspace.com/djtjr

Download:
DOWNLOAD: TJR – Pool Side Mix – 320mp3

Tracklist:
01 Tarantula – Pleasurekraft (Eklektisch)
02 Headshotboyz – Something With A Beat (DubNoir)
03 Tom Flynn – Twisty (Deadfish)
04 Man Da – Oh My God (Siwell remix) (Sphera Records)
05 Aki Bergen – Alma De Dios (Loko remix) (Noir Music)
06 Popof – Blow Me Down (Mistakes)
07 Geoff K – I’m Fred Astair (Matthew Garton remix) (Potty Mouth Music)
08 Sissy Nobby – Lay Me Down (Renaissance Man remix) (Mixpak)
09 Plattenspieler – Tonal (Danny Serrano & Westboy remix) (Sphera Records)
10 Mark Knight – Devil Walking (Toolroom)
11 Hermanez – Soms (Leena Music)
12 Yankee Zulu & Worthy – Humble Mumble (Dirtybird)
13 Pierce – Espinosa (Blufin)
14 Per Hammar – Bang (Great Stuff Recordings)
15 Lusine – Two Dots (Nic Fanciulli remix) (Saved Records)

Here’s the mix from last Saturday. The intro is most likely the funniest shit I’ve ever heard. It was sent to me from a good friend who shall remain nameless to protect the innocent!! Late night debauchery at it’s finest.

May 1 Mix

01. Taxicab Confessions – Unknown
02. Cold Shoulder (Basement Jaxx Vocal) – Adele
03. White Horse – Slash Dash
04. Dirty Disco – STFU
05. Saxofonia – Riva Starr
06. I Give You Bass – Fuckkk Offf
07. Bring The Panic (Elite Force Refix) – Hijack + Meat Katie
08. Make My Day (Elite Force) – Emanuel Kosh
09. Get Ya Dub On Pt. 2 – Switch + Trevor Loveys
10. Hey Hey (Riva Starr) – Dennis Ferrer
11. Work Your Body (Dopamine) – Hatiras + Bass Kleph
12. 81 (Peace Treaty) -Harvard Bass
13. Let The Bass Kick (Silvio Ecomo) – Chuckie
14. Jungle Boogie (Knob Jockies) – Kool and the Gang
15. Nice And Wet (Mike Balance) – LJ MTX & Connie Lingus
16. Monchichi – John Dahlback + Lisa Stansfield
17. Passion (Stanton Warriors) – Gat Decor
18. Lummox (Michael Todd’s Plump DJ’s Refix) – Dave Spoon
19. Ain’t No Disco Music – Kelevra f. Nine Lives The Cat
20. Summer Rain (Stupid Fresh) – Signal Drivers + Miles Dyson
21. Got Your Wild Thing – Bassbin Twins
22. Monster Island – Christian Martin

Here’s the live mix from last Saturday. Enjoy!!

April 17 Mix

01. Time For Some Action (Nom De Strip) – NERD
02. aNYway (Lazrtag) – Duck Sauce
03. Oh Ley (Dopamine) – Calvertron
04. Shakedown (Bass Kleph) – Joan Reyes
05. Sofia – Down Right Rude
06. On The Run (Ralvero) – De Bos
07. Ghetto Ass Bitches – Cold Blank
08. Binola – Sebastian Leger
09. White Horse – Slash Dash
10. Monster Island (Christian Martin) – Claude Von Stroke
11. The Final Whistle (Elite Force) – Dylan Rhymes, Lee Coombs, Delon, Dascan
12. Chop Shop (Hot Mouth) – DJ Dan
13. You Can Do It (Bass Kleph) – Ice Cube
14. Lummox (Michael Todd Re-edit) Plump DJ’s – Dave Spoon
15. Get Your Wild Thing – Bassbin Twins
16. Ganja Man Get Loose – Radiokillaz
17. Don’t Wanna – Kelevra
18. Satisfaction (Afrojack) – Benny Benassi
19. Upside Down – Punk Rolla
20. Numb Wrist – Foamo, Will Bailey, Ill Phil
21. Breaks My Body (Casual Bill) – Roby C
22. 12 Inch Therapy (Bass Kleph) – Robb G
23. Harness The Noise (Elite Force) – Elite Force + Daniele Papini
24. Reclaim Control (Elite Force) – Calvertron

Just in case you didn’t know, I have a little online mix show that airs every Saturday night from 6 – 8pm Central Standard Time (Dallas TX time for the geographically challenged). It’s a live mix, so there is no re-edit, pre-recorded or audio trickery involved. Just me playing the music I love and music I want you to hear. The chat room is a great way to hit me up if you want to know what track is playing, or if you just want to make a smart-ass comment! You can tune in at www.danceairwaves.net to listen and I will be posting up the mixes for every show here, tracklisting included. I have guest DJ’s drop in from time to time so make sure you check out my Facebook and Twitter updates to see who is next up on the decks. Hear ya on the dancefloor!!!

Michael Todd

Here’s the mix from April 10, 2010

April 10 Mix

01. Big and Round (Maetrik) – Claude Von Stroke
02. All Day – Zodiac Cartel
03. I Think I Like It – Fake Blood
04. aNYway (Lazrtag) – Ducksauce
05. Intro (Bart B More) – Alan Braxe + Fred Falke
06. Sofia – Down Right Rude
07. Make You See – Magik Johnson
08. Joker and the Thief – My Dog Bruno
09. Jack It Like A Zombie (Nom de Strip) – The Bulgarian
10. Get Up Yeah (Stupid Fresh) – House of Stank
11. Oh Ley (Dopamine) – Calvertron
12. Bangduck – Afrojack
13. Hot! Drum Attack – Herve
14. On The Run (Ralvero) – De Bos
15. Dance The Way I Feel – Armand Van Helden
16. Jungle Boogie (Knob Jockies) – Kool and the Gang
17. Lummox (Michael Todd Re-edit) Plump DJ’s – Dave Spoon
18. Standing In The Way Of The Engine (EF Re-fix) – Elite Force vs. The Gossip
19. Noise f. MC Lady Lauryn (Nom de Strip) – Tom Piper
20. Breaks My Body (Casual Bill) – Roby C.
21. Monster Island (Christian Martin) – Claude Von Stroke
22. Ghetto Powder (Michael Todd’s Refix) – GDR + EF + Whiplash
23. Don’t Wanna – Kelevra
24. Just Bounce For Me (Malente) – Jay Robinson
25. Ain’t No Disco Music f. Nine Lives The Cat – Kelevra
26. Rocket Action Hero (Hot Mouth) – The Bulgarian

Riva Starr has been flying under the radar for the last few years, but 2010 is set to make him an absolute superstar.  His early releases on Dirtybird were an absolute bass lover’s dream. Groovy, dirty and full of enough bleeps to make even the most loyal tech house fans take notice, his new work is off the charts.  From his killer rework of Malente’s “I Like It”  to the seductively strange accordion appeal of “I Was Drunk”, he might well be the one to follow in the coming year.  His new album, “If Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade”, is available now on Made To Play Records so don’t waste time and just go and get it!

Here are a few tracks to get ya started, just in case you might be new to his sound.

I Was Drunk (Jeff Doubleu’s) – Riva Starr

Juice and Gin (Riva Starr’s) – The Young Punx

My Hi Tops (Riva Starr Acid Mix) – Plump DJ’s

I am very pleased that Gary has agreed to let me do my first blog post solo style.  I am still quite the noob at this, so my first post will be simple and to the point.  If you know me at all, my musical tastes change on a weekly basis.  I have really been into the groovy tech house stuff, as you will see in this mix.  Many of the artists here will be easily recognizable, and there will be some that are unfamiliar.  Most can be found on Beatport or What People Play, so go get ‘em. Enjoy!!

Techy Shit – DJ Michael Todd

01. For Weirdo’s Only (Momma’s Boy) – Douster
02. Beat That Bird – Justin Martin + Claude VonStroke
03. Squash – Riva Starr
04. London to Paris – Mowgli
05. 1234 – Hatiras
06. The Freaks Come Out 2009 (Idiotproof) – Cevin Fisher
07. Mars (Style of Eye) – Fake Blood
08. My Hi Tops (Riva Starr) – Plump DJ’s
09. Surdo – Worthy
10. Wind It Up (Jeff Doubleu) – Jack Les L
11. Alpha 1 (Popof) – Transistor
12. Get Ya Dub On Pt. 2 – Switch + Trevor Loveys
13. Yebo Yebo (Berlin Rework) – Neuroxyde
14. I Think I Like It – Fake Blood
15. Mosquito – Channel X