Category Archives: abstract house

luv217

if i didn’t luv u y would i bother?

a “really deep house” mixtape is what an old friend asked for. i pulled out emotional, spiritual and uplifting underground classics. ones that offered up hope and salvation to the motley crew of people we met dancing away our cares and fears oh so many years ago. this was our house music brothers and sisters. * dedicated to Frankie Knuckles, R.I.P.
Tracklist:
  1. Been A Long Time (Vocal Mix) – The Fog – Miami Soul (1993) > buy link
  2. On My Mind (Main Mix) – Oscar G. of Murk Productions presents “Tilt” – One Records (1992)
  3. I Like You – House Of Gypsies – Freeze Records (1992) > buy link
  4. Dream States Dub – Cajmere ft. Derrick Carter – Cajual Records (1992)
  5. 2 1/2 Step – Chez Damier – KMS (1992)
  6. Release Myself (Oscar G’s Mix) – Coral Way Chiefs – Murk Records (1992) > buy link
  7. Where Were You (Arno Acid Away) – Black Science Orchestra – Junior Boy’s Own (1992)
  8. When The Voices Come (Kay•Kay Mix) – Projekt: PM – Guidance Recordings (1996)
  9. Muzik (The Tribal Wild Pitch Mix) – DJ Pierre – Strictly Rhythm (1992) > buy link
  10. Deep Down Dub – You Know Who – TNT Records (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  11. Burning (Vibe Mix) – M.K. – Area 10 Records (1991) > buy link
  12. I Think Of You (Heaven & Earth Remix) – Rednail Kidz +1 – Classic (1996) > buy link
  13. Dr. Feelgood (Uptown Dub) – The Uptown Funksters – Cutting Traxx (1994)
  14. Fly Away (One) (Original Vocal) – Todd Edwards – I! Records (1996)
  15. Hold On (Roman’s Remix) – Romanthony w/ the Trojan Horse – Black Male Records (1994)
  16. Pearls (Untitled House Mix 3) – Sade – white label (1994)
  17. (Who?) Keeps Changing Your Mind (The Night Mix) – South Street Player – Strictly Rhythm (1993) > buy link
  18. The Whistle Song (Sound Factory 12″ Mix) – Frankie Knuckles – Virgin (1991) > buy link
  19. I’m Your Brother (Club Version) – Round One – Main Street Records (1994) > buy link

luv205

Third Eye Cyclops

i closed my eyes and felt my third eye open as this heady mix of new sound came pouring out.
then i realized it was 2014.
image : Third Eye Cyclops
Tracklist:
  1. New Seeds – Boards Of Canada – Warp (2013) > buy link
  2. If I Am Only Allowed One Song On This Album With Cut Up Female Vocals Then This Song Is It – Kid606 – Tigerbeat6 (2013) > buy link
  3. Armonica (Darkstar Remix) – Darkstar – Warp (2013) > buy link
  4. You Took Your Time (Lee Gamble Remix) – Mount Kimbie – Warp (2013) > buy link
  5. Tristan – DDD – Fur Trade Recordings (2013) > buy link
  6. Actio Reactio – Helena Hauff – Werkdiscs (2013) > buy link
  7. Stay I’m Changed – Falty DL – Ninja Tune (2013) > buy link
  8. Burning Chrome – Interplanetary Prophets – Planet Mu (2013) > buy link
  9. Sex Mission – Laurel Halo – Hyperdub (2013) > buy link
  10. Black Technician (Original Mix) – Robert Hood – Music Man Records (2013) > buy link
  11. Kool FM – Four Tet – Text Records (2013) > buy link
  12. This Dog Can Run – Lukid – Werkdiscs (2012) > buy link
  13. Simulation – Benjamin Damage – Monkeytown Records (2013)
  14. Zen Sizzle – Ikonika – Hyperdub (2013) > buy link

luv202

THUMPTHING

the thing called THUMP is back. bringing house music to all the children in need of a Saturday night without pretense, only dancing. come join us on the dancefloor cuz we’re ready to THUMP!
Tracklist:
  1. Groove Is In The Dick – Hollertronix presents The Boogie Down Bottle Nose Dolphins – Money Studies Records (2007) > (searching for buy link)
  2. The Message (D’s Nuance versus Nuisance Edition) – Digs & Woosh – DIY Discs (1998) > (searching for buy link)
  3. That Sound (Vox Mix) – Ralph Falcon ft. Dorothy Mann – Miami Soul (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  4. Take It Back – Simon/off – Disko 404 (2012) > buy link
  5. Jungle Kisses (Roc To The Beat Mix) – Roc & Kato – E Legal Records (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  6. If U Want – Scuba – Hot Flush Recordings (2012) > buy link
  7. Rhythm Graffiti (Extended Re-Edit) – Crime – Junior Boy’s Own (1995) > (searching for buy link)
  8. MAW Electronic Danz – MAW Electronic – MAW Recordings (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  9. Ghostrack (Shonky RMX) – Tiefschwarz – Souvenir (2007) > buy link
  10. Breaking Point – Crime – Nuphonic (1996) > buy link
  11. Mad Hatter – DVA – Hyperdub (2013) > buy link
  12. Après La Pluie (Sparse Beats) (Tee’s Frozen Beats) – Les Negresses Vertes – Delabel (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  13. Beach Mode (Keep It Simple) (percapella) – Ikonika ft. Jessy Lanza – Hyperdub (2013) > buy link
  14. Strange Day – Booka Shade – Touché (1995) > buy link
  15. Joli Dragon (Herbert Remix) – Le Tone – MangeDisc (1999) > (searching for buy link)
  16. Battlestar Galacticlown – Akufen – Musique Risquée (2012) > buy link
  17. Tweek In (Live Mix) – The Stickmen – Stritcly Rhythm (1995) > (searching for buy link)
  18. Swallow (D’s Weirdy Vox Dub) – My Robot Friend – Soma Recordings (2006) > buy link
  19. Elektrik Disko – Rednail Kidz – Sounds. (1995) > (searching for buy link)
  20. So Real – The Messenger – Nervous Records (1993) > buy link

luv196

1 14 4 11

this is a minimal excursion into dubby techno and abstract house where rhythm, sound, warm bass and endless echoes rejuvenate the heartbeat of a cold and lifeless terrain.
image : sdl
Tracklist:
  1. Radiance II – Basic Channel – Basic Channel (1994) > buy link
  2. Found A Way – Round Four – Main Street Records (1998)
  3. Lava – Dimbiman – PAN SL (1998)
  4. Karuna – Son.sine – Nurture (2000) > buy link
  5. Tub – Villalobos – Playhouse (2000)
  6. Trace – Rhythm & Sound – Rhythm & Sound (2001) > buy link
  7. Never Tell You – Rhythm & Sound ft. Tikiman – Burial Mix (1996) > buy link
  8. Never Tell You Version – Rhythm & Sound ft. Tikiman – Burial Mix (1996) > buy link
  9. One Box – Isolée – Pampa Records (2011) > buy link
  10. King Salmon – Dimbiman – Perlon (2000)
  11. Friction – Phil Parnell – Lowlife (1998)
  12. The Sentinel (The Dim “Boo” Mix) – Horror Inc. – Revolver Recordings (2003) > buy link
  13. Static – Monolake – Monolake / Imbalance Computer Music (1999) > buy link
  14. Acting Crazy (Club Vocal) – Round Three ft. Tikiman – Main Street Records (1996)
  15. Structure 3 – Moritz Von Oswald Trio – Honest Jon’s Records (2011) > buy link
  16. Wolves And Angels – Deadbeat – BLKRTZ (2012) > buy link
  17. Lay In A Shimmer – Pantha Du Prince – Rough Trade (2010) > buy link

luv194

Is It Goods Enough For Ya?

i have been deep in training for The Goods 11th Halloween party ever since the honorable Andy Williams & Scott C asked me to join them behind the decks. this is one of my warm up mixes. The Goods is a place where dancers go to give it up and turn it loose. i want to make them dance. i want to dance. come dancing, it’s Saturday night.
image : that guy
Tracklist:
  1. Black Thoughts – The African Dream – Eight Ball Records (1994)
  2. Goza – Afro Force – 2000 Black (2001)
  3. Not Reggae (Dub) – Idjut Boys & Laj – U-Star Records (1995)
  4. I Wanna Be Loved By You (Kenny Dope Extended Version) – Family Of Eve – BBE (1979/1998)
  5. Pumashuffle – Leroy Hunter Quintet – Spinning Wheel (2002)
  6. Diamonds – LV ft. Okmalumkoolkat – Hyperdub (2012) > buy link
  7. I’m Selfish – Jamie Lidell – Warp (2013) > buy link
  8. You In My Hut Now (Tee’s Bass Mix) – The Raid – Inhouse Records / Loudhouse Records (1997)
  9. The Lowest 1 Of My Desires – Van Hunt – Blue Note (2007) > buy link
  10. Get You Some (Capt. P Boogie Remix) – Captain Planet ft. Brit Laurén – Bastard Jazz Recordings (2012) > buy link
  11. Cosmic Blast (Dub) – Captain Rock – NIA Records (1984)
  12. Do It! Do It! – The Alliance – First Priority Music / Rawkus (1987/2000) > buy link
  13. Jump On It – Masters At Work – Cutting Records (1991)
  14. Love Woman So – Mad Lion – Break A Dawn Records / Soul Jazz (1994/2009) > buy link
  15. Makin’ A Living – Kenny Dope – Tu Chicks (2000)
  16. Digital Watch – Will Saul – Simple Records (2004) > buy link
  17. Somali – Blackhouse – Mello Music Group (2012) > buy link
  18. Third World Revolution – Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson – Arista (1978)
  19. Funkanova (12″ Edit) – Wood, Brass & Steel – Turbo Records / Jazz Funk (1976/2003)
  20. Friendly Pressure (Into The Sunshine Mix by Sunship) – Jhelisa – Dorado Records (1998) > buy link
  21. Fly Juice – DVA – Hyperdub (2012) > buy link
  22. Hold It Down (Teebone Remix feat. MC Gods Gift) – 4hero ft. Lady Alma – Talkin’ Loud (2002)
  23. Pennies From Heaven (Kevin’s Tunnel Mix) – Inner City – Virgin (1992) > buy link

luv189

The Big Room Big Boom

a 3 turntable mix of robot rock that’s meant to be played on a big sound system.
i need a big sound system.
can somebody find me a big sound system?
photo : Horatio Alabaster the big bass drum master
Tracklist:
  1. Thugs – Starkey – Civil Music (2012) > buy link
  2. Spritzcussion (RV GM Sample Mix) – Ricardo Villalobos – Perlon (1999)
  3. Heavy Machinery – Scuba – Hotflush Recordings (2010) > buy link
  4. Pressure (Vertical Mix) – Spacetime Continuum – Astralwerks (1994)
  5. Dream – Ellen Allien – Bpitch Control (2010) > buy link
  6. Praise (Future Sound Of London Conceptual) – Inner City – Ten Records (1992)
  7. Idiot Clapsolo – Holden – Border Community Recordings (2006) > buy link
  8. 10101 – Holden – Border Community Recordings (2006) > buy link
  9. Rusty Nails (Shackleton Mix) – Moderat – Fifty Weapons (2009) > buy link
  10. Orage Solaire -Pheek – Archipel (2006) > buy link
  11. Mode Operator (Beispiel A) – Diamond Version – Monkeytown Records (2012)
  12. Bottom Heavy (Bottom Sound Of Lisbon) – Danny Tenaglia – Tribal America (1994)
  13. Repercussions Of A Razorblade – Skream – Swamp81 (2009)
  14. Void 23 (Carl Craig Re-Edit) – Ramadanman & Appleblim – Aus Records (2010) > buy link
  15. Messagesacomin – Super Collider – Rise Robots Rise (2002) > buy link
  16. Despot – Ital – Planet Mu (2012) > buy link
  17. Premonition – Si Begg – Novamute (2003) > buy link
  18. The Horn Ride (Deep Dish on some good crack) – e-N – Tribal America (1995)
  19. Beam Me Up (The Pegasus Mix) – Speedy J – Warp / UMM (1994)
  20. Hideaway (Dubfire needs to score) – De’lacy – Easy Street Records / Slip ‘n’ Slide (1995) > buy link
  21. Long Street – DVA ft. Big Space – Hyperdub (2012) > buy link

luv003

Residential Area

this should be played at high volume…
preferably in a residential area.
photo : a residential area
Tracklist:
  1. Consume – Spooky – Generic (1996) > buy link
  2. Wireless Intercom – Artificial Material – Studio !K7 (1997)
  3. On A Limb – Tipper – Fuel Records (2001) > buy link
  4. 2.1 (Oliver Hacke remix) – Akufen – Trapez (2002)
  5. Flat Out – Morgan Geist – Clear (1997) > buy link
  6. 4 Cans Of Coffee – Modeselektor – Bpitch Control (2002) > buy link
  7. we r are why – Autechre – Warp (1996)
  8. Don’t Be Light (Mr. Oizo remix) – Air – Source (2001) > buy link
  9. New School Bikes – Kid Spatula – Planet Mu (2000) > buy link
  10. Birmingham (Surgeon Mix) – Rue East – Pure Plastic (2002)
  11. Oasis (dub) – Ibex – Planet E (2000)
  12. Stem The Flow – Dave Tarrida – Tresor (1999)
  13. A Moment Of Silence (Trapezoid Mix) – Boom Boom Satellites – R&S Records (1998) > buy link
  14. Runaway – Phil Parnell – Soundslike (2001)
  15. Goza – Afro Force – 2000 Black (2001)
  16. Af-Rican Drumz – Afronaught – Afro Art (1997)
  17. Serious Trouble – Zongamin – Flesh Records (2000) > buy link
  18. Theme From PACK (Parallax Corporation remix) – I-F – Interdimensional Transmissions (1998) > buy link
  19. Mixed Bizness (Transatlantic rmx instrumental) – Beck – Geffen (2000)
  20. High Volume – Buckfunk 3000 – Fuel Records (2001) > buy link

luv166

Between The Covers

in celebration of the return of THUMP luv would like to take you on a journey into abstract house. it’s a story three turntables deep and conveniently found between two covers.
image : Lizzie Scott
Tracklist:
  1. Throw – LCD Soundsystem – Planet E (2010) > buy link
  2. Jus’ Stoopid – Idjut Boys and Laj – U-Star Records (1996)
  3. No Name – Idjut Boys and Laj – U-Star Records (1996)
  4. Hardcourage – Falty DL – Ninja Tune (2012) > buy link
  5. Hi-Tech Funk – UR – Underground Resistance (2011)
  6. Yes No Egg – Emperor Machine – DC Recordings (2005) > buy link
  7. YosepH – Like Vibert – Warp (2003) > buy link
  8. Pursuit – Paul Woolford – Halo Cyan (2012) > buy link
  9. untitled – Chez Damier – KMS (1993)
  10. My Friends Will Always Say – Falty DL – Planet Mu (2010) > buy link
  11. Dub #1 – Faze Action – Nuphonic (1996)
  12. Fly Juice – DVA – Hyperdub (2012) > buy link
  13. Help Myself – Chez Damier – KMS (1992)
  14. Sing (Extended Mix) – Four Tet – Domino (2010) > buy link
  15. Angel Of Mercy – Metro – Nu Groove / Rush Hour (1988/2012) > buy link
  16. Let Yrself Be – Jimmy Edgar – Hotflush Recordings (2012) > buy link
  17. Inside Out (Wild Pitch Beats) – Phuture – Strictly Rhythm (1993) > buy link
  18. Dream Baby Dream (Four Tet remix) – Neneh Cherry & The Thing – Smalltown Supersound (2012) > 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.
Tracklist:
  1. Water From A Vineleaf (Xylem Flow mix) – William Orbit ft. Beth Orton – Tribal America (1994)
  2. ZENO XERO – Dave Clarke – Bush (1994)
  3. Mo’ Jingo (Roxymix) – Johnny Vicious – Vicious Muzik Records (1993)
  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)
  6. Lies (Madagascar’s Deep N Dirty Dub) – Danny Taurus – Dansa Records (1994)
  7. Plastic Dreams (Long Version) – Jaydee – R&S Records (1993)
  8. (As If By) Magic Dub – Sasha – Deconstruction (1994)
  9. Disco Sound – Jump – Dark Records (1993)
  10. Help My Friend (Aquarel’s Red Card Mix) – Slo Moshun – Six6 Records (1994)
  11. Testament One – Chubby Chunks – Cleveland City Records (1993) > buy link
  12. Jump To My Beat – Wildchild – Loaded Records (1993)
  13. Deep Inside – Hardrive ft. Barbara Tucker – Strictly Rhythm (1993) > buy link
  14. The Chant (Remix) – Hustlers Convention – Stress Records (1993)
  15. Dreamer (Junior’s Sound Factory Mix) – Livin’ Joy – Undiscovered Records / MCA (1994)
  16. Feel It (Cajmere Underground Goodie Dub) – Workin’ Happily – UDP (1993)
  17. U R The Best Thing (Sasha Full Mix) – D:Ream – FXU / Magnet (1992/1993)
  18. Ming’s Incredible Disco Machine – Brother Love Dubs – Stress Records (1993)
  19. Everybody Dance (Chic Inspirational Mix) – Evolution – Deconstruction (1993) > buy link
  20. Thinking Of You (Ramp Club Mix) – Sister Sledge – Rhino / Atlantic (1993)

luv172

SYNTAX ERA 3-D

“3” is the third mixtape in the SYNTAX ERA series of all eighties megamixes and “D” stands for “dubs”. a bombastic combination of radical club dubs and rewired hip hop instrumentals for people who like their dancefloors to swallow them whole.
photo : sweet daddy luv
Tracklist:
  1. Do You Wanna Get Away (Long Dub Version) – Shannon – Mirage Records Inc. (1985)
  2. Power (Power Dub II) – Cultural Vibe ft. Glenn ‘Sweety G.’ Toby – Easy Street Records (1987)
  3. Rhythm Nation (United Dub) – Janet Jackson – A&M (1989)
  4. Caught, Can We Get A Witness (Pre Black Steel Ballistic Felony Dub) – Public Enemy – Def Jam Recordings (1989)
  5. 11:15 (Bee Boys Dub) – Hardhouse – Easy Street Records (1988)
  6. Axel F (M and M Mix) – Harold Faltermeyer – MCA (1984)
  7. Go Wild Rhythm Track – Virgo – Precision / Trax Records / Soul Jazz (1985/2005)
  8. Out Of Touch (Dub Version) – Hall & Oates – RCA (1984) > buy link
  9. Tainted Love (Tainted Dub Mix) – Impedance – Epic (1989)
  10. The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight – Dominatrix – Streetwise / Interbnational DeeJay Gigolos Records (1984/2003)
  11. Xtra Fun – Cyndi Lauper – Portrait / CBS (1983)
  12. Set Jah Off (Rhythm Master Mix) – Frankie “Bones” & Lenny “Dee” present Looney Tunes – Nugroove Records (1989) > buy link
  13. Baby-Funk (Special Version) – The Bambers – Ohrwurm Records (1983)
  14. One Bad Apple (Dub Mix) – Nolan Thomas – Emergency Records (1985)
  15. It’s Life (You Gotta Think Twice) (Bonus Version) – Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic 3 – Profile / DC Recordings (1983/1997)
  16. Electro / Shock – Praxis – Celluloid (1984)
  17. Alice (Ecrof’s Special Mix) – Full Force – Columbia (1985)
  18. Depth Charge (Bass It) – Depth Charge – Vinyl Solution (1989)