Monthly Archives: May 2013

luv175

Lyrical Technics

people come up to me and say
“yo, do you like hip hop?”
i always say
“yeah, i like hip hop”.
image : The Electric Company with luv
Tracklist:
  1. Real Hip-Hop (Pete Rock Remix) – Das EFX – East West Records / Atlantic (1995) > buy link
  2. Incarcerated Scarfaces – Chef Raekwon – Loud Records (1995) > buy link
  3. Invasion – Jeru The Damaja – Invasion – Payday / FFFR (1996) > buy link
  4. Luchini AKA (This Is It) – Camp Lo – Profile (1996) > buy link
  5. Never Never Land – UMC’s – Wild Pitch Records / JCOR Entertainment (1992/2001) > buy link
  6. Bad To The Bone (Street Remix) – Kool G Rap & D.J. Polo – Cold Chillin’ / Warner Bros. (1990) > (searching for buy link)
  7. Beats To The Rhyme – Run-D.M.C. – Profile / London (1988) > buy link
  8. MTL reppin’ for the 514 – Beastie Boys – Parophone / Capitol (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  9. My Rhyme Ain’t Done – L.L. Cool J – Def Jam Recordings (1987) > buy link
  10. Walk Into The Sun (Bill K Mix) – Organized Confusion – Hollywood BASIC (1992) > (searching for buy link)
  11. Pen And Paper – Stetsasonic – Tommy Boy (1988/2001) > buy link
  12. Know How – Young M.C. – Delicious Vinyl (1989) > buy link
  13. Rappcats – Quasimoto – Stones Throw (2005) > buy link
  14. Mathematics – Mos Def – Rawkus (1999) > buy link
  15. Paper Thin – Bahamadia – Chrysalis / Soul Jazz (1996/2009) > buy link
  16. Signature Slogans – Del the Funky Homosapian – Hiero Imperium (2000) > buy link
  17. Re-Invented – The Pharcyde – Chapter One (1999) > (searching for buy link)
  18. The Corner – Common ft. The Last Poets – Geffen (2005) > buy link

luv150

luv it up

a personal 20th anniversary classic rave mix reminiscent of the precious last set of the night when the dj would pull you out of the darkness and back into the light by making you dance your ass off.
this is also the 150th mix for dj luv’s records. thanks for listening.
without you, what would i do with the luv i give.
image : Stephen Lebovits
Tracklist:
  1. Water From A Vineleaf (Xylem Flow mix) – William Orbit ft. Beth Orton – Tribal America (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  2. ZENO XERO – Dave Clarke – Bush (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  3. Mo’ Jingo (Roxymix) – Johnny Vicious – Vicious Muzik Records (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  4. Non Stop – D.O.P. – Guerilla Records (1993) > buy link
  5. London X-Press (The Journey Continues) – X-Press 2 – Junior Boy’s Own (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  6. Lies (Madagascar’s Deep N Dirty Dub) – Danny Taurus – Dansa Records (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  7. Plastic Dreams (Long Version) – Jaydee – R&S Records (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  8. (As If By) Magic Dub – Sasha – Deconstruction (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  9. Disco Sound – Jump – Dark Records (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  10. Help My Friend (Aquarel’s Red Card Mix) – Slo Moshun – Six6 Records (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  11. Testament One – Chubby Chunks – Cleveland City Records (1993) > buy link
  12. Jump To My Beat – Wildchild – Loaded Records (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  13. Deep Inside – Hardrive ft. Barbara Tucker – Strictly Rhythm (1993) > buy link
  14. The Chant (Remix) – Hustlers Convention – Stress Records (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  15. Dreamer (Junior’s Sound Factory Mix) – Livin’ Joy – Undiscovered Records / MCA (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  16. Feel It (Cajmere Underground Goodie Dub) – Workin’ Happily – UDP (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  17. U R The Best Thing (Sasha Full Mix) – D:Ream – FXU / Magnet (1992/1993) > (searching for buy link)
  18. Ming’s Incredible Disco Machine – Brother Love Dubs – Stress Records (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  19. Everybody Dance (Chic Inspirational Mix) – Evolution – Deconstruction (1993) > buy link
  20. Thinking Of You (Ramp Club Mix) – Sister Sledge – Rhino / Atlantic (1993) > (searching for buy link)

luv174

For Everyone

i love Burt Bacharach, from his schmaltzy pop to his inventive soundtrack work. here are 27 reasons why.
happy 85th birthday Burt! thanks for the hits, much luv.
photo : Burt Bacharach moment by monojussi
Tracklist:
  1. Overture (from Promises, Promises) – Burt Bacharach – United Artists Records (1968)
  2. 24 Hours From Tulsa – Burt Bacharach – Kapp Records (1965) > buy link
  3. I Say A Little Prayer – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1967) > buy link
  4. (There’s) Always Something There To Remind Me – Burt Bacharach – Kapp Records (1965) > buy link
  5. Something Big – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1973) > buy link
  6. South American Getaway (from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1969) > buy link
  7. Do You Know The Way To San Jose – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1970) > buy link
  8. Walk On By – Burt Bacharach – Kapp Records (1965) > buy link
  9. Mexican Divorce – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1971)
  10. Italian Fuzz (from After The Fox) – Burt Bacharach – United Artists Records (1966) > buy link
  11. Money Penny Goes For Broke (from Casino Royale) – Burt Bacharach – RCA Victor (1967)
  12. Bird Bath (from After The Fox) – Burt Bacharach – United Artists Records (1966) > buy link
  13. Pussy Cats On Parade (from What’s New Pussycat?) – Burt Bacharach – United Artists Records (1965) > buy link
  14. The Old Fun City (N.Y. Sequence) (from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1969) > buy link
  15. Monterey Peninsula – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1973)
  16. I’ll Never Fall In Love Again – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1970) > buy link
  17. Trains and Boats and Planes – Burt Bacharach – Kapp Records (1965) > buy link
  18. Are You There (With Another Girl) – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1967) > buy link
  19. Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head (from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) – Burt Bacharach ft. B.J. Thomas – A&M (1969) > buy link
  20. Ukeatalia (from After The Fox) – Burt Bacharach – United Artists Records (1966) > buy link
  21. Flying Saucer – First Stop Berlin (from Casino Royale) – Burt Bacharach – RCA Victor (1967)
  22. After The Fox (from After The Fox) – Burt Bacharach ft. Peter Sellers and The Hollies – United Artists Records (1966) > buy link
  23. Bond Street – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1967) > buy link
  24. The Big Cowboys And Indians Fight At Casino Royale; Casino Royale Theme (Reprise) (from Casino Royale) – Burt Bacharach ft. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – RCA Victor (1967)
  25. Knowing When To Leave – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1970) > buy link
  26. All Kinds Of People – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1971)
  27. What The World Needs Now Is Love – Burt Bacharach – A&M (1967) > buy link

luv173

The Man-Machine Evolution

this is a trip through the history of techno. starting in 1978 i mix in one record per year, in chronological order, all the way to 2013. 36 years of man made machine music + 36 records + 3 Technics 1200s + 1 mixer + the prism of luv = a flowing journey through a version of the history of electronic dance music.
photo : detailed inner workings of a mechanical mind
Tracklist:
  1. The Man-Machine – Kraftwerk – Capitol (1978) > buy link
  2. Pakmoväst – Telex – Sire (1979) > buy link
  3. Riot In Lagos – Riuichi Sakamoto – Alfa Records, Inc. / Island (1980)
  4. Megatron Man – Patrick Cowley – Megatone Records (1981) > buy link
  5. Ohne Titel – E.M.A.K. – Originalton West / Soul Jazz (1982/2010) > buy link
  6. Clear – Cybotron – Fantasy (1983) > buy link
  7. Surgery (Instrumental) – The Wreckin’ Cru’ ft. Dr. Dre & D.J. Cli-n-tel – Kru-Cut Records (1984)
  8. Time Space Transmat – Model 500 – Metroplex Records (1985) > buy link
  9. I’ve Lost Control – Sleezy D. – Trax Records / Soul Jazz (1986/2005) > buy link
  10. Strings Of Life – Rhythm Is Rhythm – Transmat (1987)
  11. IN-TEN-SI-T (Dash Rip Rock Mix) – Mickey Oliver – Hot Mix (1988)
  12. The Adventures Of Das Man Macanik (Drum Assault) – V.T – Institute Records (1989)
  13. Mentok 1 – LFO – Warp (1990) > buy link
  14. Analogical – Speedy J – Plus 8 Records (1991)
  15. Isoprophlex – The Aphex Twin – R&S Records (1992) > buy link
  16. Wake Up – Laurent Garnier – Fnac Music (1993) > buy link
  17. Protective Custody – Dave Clarke presents RED. 1 – Bush Records (1994)
  18. Extra (Dave Angel Remix) – Ken Ishii – R&S Records (1995)
  19. The Vinci – Jori Hulkkonen – F Communications (1996)
  20. 9 Hours Into The Future – Surgeon – Tresor (1997) > buy link
  21. Rekall – Plastikman – Minus (1998) > buy link
  22. Descent – 0-1-11 vs. Lekebusch – H. Productions (1999)
  23. Body Freefall, Electronic Inform (Slater’s Needle Damage Mix) – Luke Slater – Novamute (2000) > buy link
  24. Nachtfahrt – Trike – BPitch Control (2001)
  25. Darkness (Inst.) – Anthony Rother – Mikrolux (2002)
  26. Working Sister – Denis Rusnak – Arcola (2003)
  27. Track Ten (Re-Worked by Kirk Degiorgio) – Juan Atkins – New Religion Records (2004) > buy link
  28. Vertigo – Paul Woolford – Junior Boy’s Own (2005)
  29. Allegorical – Scarletron – Touchin’ Bass (2006) > buy link
  30. Japan 4 – Audiojack – U.F.O. (2007)
  31. Sprung – Ellen Allien – BPitch Control (2008) > buy link
  32. Thraqqqwa – Syntheme – Planet Mu (2009) > buy link
  33. VW Jetta – Modeselektor – Monkeytown Records (2010) > buy link
  34. Vibe Decorium – Blawan – R&S Records (2011) > buy link
  35. The Lord’s Graffiti – Actress – Honest Jon’s Records (2012) > buy link
  36. Drugs – Moiré – Werk Discs / Ninja Tune (2013) > buy link