Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 18]

St. Patrick’s Day might be tomorrow, but your luck has come early tonight in the form of a brand new edition of Sunday Night Soul. Coming to you live from the TMN headquarters (well, not really), we have a splendid mix prepared for you: one that’ll be sure to make all your friends green with envy. Leading us off tonight is the birthday girl herself, Jhené Aiko, who brings us a sultry new single, gifted to her fans in order to commemorate the momentous occasion. Also joining in for tonight’s festivities are Ally Rhodes, Stacey, Tutu SweeneyEsco Williams, D/C, Tory Lanez, Bodhi, SangoNight CruiseALIZZZ and a gaggle of other notable guests. There’s no need to go chasing rainbows (or leprechauns) just yet, because we’ve got plenty of gold for you below.

’Jhene Aiko – My Afternoon Dream’
’PARTYNEXTDOOR – Persian Rugs (Ally Rhodes Remix)’
’SPOOKY BLACK – Leaving (Prod. Curtis Heron)’
’STACEY – Calling Me (YDID Mix)’
’Cookiee Kawaii – Darkroom Prod. by King Corn Beatz’
’Muzzy Legault – BlackRose (Prod. By Plue Starfox)’
’Elli Ingram – C’ Dawha (Prod. Felix Joseph & Aston Rudi)’
’BEA – Breadwinner’
’Evil Analog – Sweet Poison (Ft. Anna Krista)’
’OZZIE – XO’
’Gent Mason – Touch The Rock’
’Harry Fraud x The Internet – Better Liar’
’starRo X Mr. Carmack X Teeko X Mikos Da Gawd – Catch Me (ft. JusMoni)’
’Tutu Sweeney
Upside Down’
’Esco Williams – Oh Jordan’
’Jack Freeman – 50 First Dates (Produced By Chris Rockaway)’
’ADIA – Rags To Riches’
’Chris James – Ghost’
’Tory Lanez – Crew (Prod. Tory Lanez X The Mekanics)’
’Courtney Noelle – Just Fuckin (feat. Ty Dolla Sign)’
’Tory Lanez – Summin’ (Prod. Daniel Worthy X Tory Lanez)’
’Sevyn Streeter – Next Remix (Feat. Kid Ink)’
’Anthony Lewis Ft. Billy Bang – Candy Rain’
’K. Michelle – Can’t Raise A Man (DJ TEDSMOOTH REMIX)’
’Phirefly – Starlite (Prod. by AstroLogical)’
’Tank – You’re My Star’
’Justin Garner – Cross the Line’
’BASECAMP – ATSW’
’D/C – Daughter, Daughter’
’Tirzah – No Romance’
’Tanika – Fucking With My Heart’
’Allie X – CATCH (Billboard Remix)’
’Jacques Greene – No Excuse (Phantom Vibrate EP Out April 28th)’
’Blooms – Skin (SertOne Remix)’
’Banks – Waiting Game (Loston Rework)’
’Daughter – Smother (Tennyson Remix)’
’Moods – Pushin’ On’
’Bo Saris – Little Bit More (Bodhi Remix)’
’Asia Cruise – Selfish (Annie Starlight RMX)’
’Drake – Furthest Thing (Subdaio Remix)’
’Soul – Only One (Joe Kay’s Slowed Sade Edit)’
’Tall Black Guy – Sade’s Taboo(Sweetest Taboo Blap Up) 83bpm’
’Brandy – Sitting Up In My Room(eLan’s Throwback Remix)’
’Duncan Gerow – Janet Jackson + IAMNOBODI = Someone to Call My Lover’
’SevnthWonder – Missing U’
’Rey Ruccio – seduceme.’
’Janelle Monáe – What Is Love (Sango Remix)’
’Justin Timberlake – +++ Suit & Tie (T.I.P’s “Let Me Love” Rework)—‘
’Beyonce // Usher – Say My Name / Climax {Vesha Mix}’
’Sky Ferreira – You´re Not The One (Cid Rim Remix)’
’PARTYNEXTDOOR – Persian Rugs (salute Edit)’
’Night Cruise – Mah Body (Say My Wat)’
’ALIZZZ – I C U (feat. Santell)’
’falcxne – Sunset Blvd’
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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 17]

Daylight Savings Time was today, so chances are that many of you out there lost an extra hour of sleep this morning (not us though, ninjas don’t sleep). If you’re like a lot people, that extra hour can really throw you off your game, and even ruin your whole day. The good news for you though, is that we’ve got the perfect cure: Sunday Night Soul. Voices like Milo & Otis, Xavier, How To Dress Well, Barnaby, Alex Jacke, and Marian Hill are ready to soothe even the tensest of nerves, while producing talents like Ben Aqua, Muneshine, Dave Luxe, Kaytranada, IAMNOBODI and Jarreau Vandal supply enchanting melodies to serve as the remedy for anything else that may be ailing you. Even if you were completely prepared for Daylight Savings Time (let’s be honest, who really is?), it never hurts to have some extra soul in your life, so checkout out the wonderful collection we have for you below, and get that internal clock back on track.

’Milo & Otis – Entire’
’Daniela Andrade – Something About Us (Daft Punk Cover)’
’Twenty9 & CBR – You’re The One (Free Download)’
’Tydes – Pray For You Feat. Låpsley’
’Marian Hill – Breathe Into Me’
’Spazzkid – Candy Flavored Lips (P A T H R E M I X)’
’Abrahamblue. – goodvibe.(freestyle)’
’Chiara – Close’
’Teri Tobin – Shine ft. Drey Sax (Prod. by Raez) (‘Connecting Miles’ out now)’
{ Talos } – Tethered Bones’
’Barnaby – Things We Could Do’
’Movement – Like Lust’
’How To Dress Well – Words I Don’t Remember’
’Blackbear  – Who You Are (feat. Prie)’
’MAAD*MOISELLE – Callin’ 4 U’
’Alex Jacke – Apart’
’Beldina ft Sway Clarke II – Cloud 9’
’MAAD*MOISELLE – No Love’
’Bridge – You Know (Prod. by Handbook)’
’6LACK x Twelve’Len – Pretty Weather’
’Rico Love – Red Nose (TTLO Remix)’
’Xavier – Now’
’Kwamie Liv – What You Need (The Weeknd Cover)’
’JODY – M.I.A. (Move It Along)’
’Kissed Killed – O N L Y O N E (Prod. YNG SAD)’
’Blackbear – Bodybetter feat T. Mills’
’Elle Varner – Cold Case’
’KeKe Palmer – Ride This Beat’
’Jacquees – Bet I ft Trinidad James’
’SevnthWonder – Why Can’t We (ft. Vince Ryouta)’
’RaVaughn – Love U More’
’Demmy Sober – Real Life Fantasy (prod. by BOSC)’
’Alexus Rose – Actions’
’Friends (S Type Version)
The Way’
’IAMNOBODI – Reaction (featuring JMSN)’
’Jesse Boykins III – Show Me Who You Are (prod. by Machinedrum)’
’John Legend – All Of Me (LUMBERJVCK Late Night Lounge Bootleg)’
’Miguel – How Many Drinks (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (Muneshine Remix)’
’Is It Tomorrow – Only You’
’Naughty boy ft. Sam Smith – Lalala (Jarreau Vandal 6K followers BOOTLEG)’
’Jazmin Sisters
You (Jeftuz Remix)’
’Brandy – I Wanna Be Down (James Tambiance Remix)’
’Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail / Kasùal x Naès Edit’
’Ben Aqua – Drunk Moments In Love (Beyoncé X Art Of Noise)’
’AbJo – WHTNSE (MNEK X White Noise Flip)’
’Bruno Mars – Locked Out Of Heaven (COFRESI Remix)’
’Lapsley – Station (Daktyl Remix)’
’AlunaGeorge – Kaleidoscope Love (Kaytranada Edition)’
’Janet Jackson – Love Will Never Do (Two Can Remix)’
’Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland – Dilemma (Dave Luxe Mustard Fix)’
’R. Kelly – Legs Shakin (Promnite Remix)’
’Beldina – Higher’
’SEVDALIZA☥☯✈ – CLEAR AIR’
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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 8]

We hope you’ve all had a productive 2014 so far. If you’re like those of us in the Midwest however, you’ve most likely been stranded inside all weekend. While we deal with temperatures dipping into the negatives, we’ve compiled a little something here to help warm you up (DISCLAIMER: we can’t promise you’ll actually feel physically warmer). This latest collection of tracks is sure to distract you from the frigid conditions outside, with enchanting tunes from Phil Beaudreau, Blackbear, Daniel J and Charlie Puth ready to melt your heart. Of course no Sunday Night Soul is complete without the remixes, and we’ve got plenty to offer, ranging from the sensual, the playful, the emotional, and more from producers like Sango, IAMNOBODI, Arnold (M|O|D) and T-AARONmusic. With that being said, it’s officially time to hit play and begin the heating process. We hope you made it your resolution to listen to more Sunday Night Soul in 2014!

’After The Smoke – d r o w s y o u t r o d u c t i o n’
’Tulpa – Shelbie Pt. 2 Feat. Låpsley’
’Uedra & Bonnie Legion – Bottle Me Up’
’Alex Isley – Retro Wilhelm’
’Leo Haze – Colors of Blue (Ft. Willow)’
’Blackbear – Strangers’
’Queensley – Beautiful One’
’Daniel J – Heartbreaker’
’Pia Mia
Complicated’
’King Avriel – Prelude (IAMNOBODI Remix)’
’Miley Cyrus – Adore You (T AARONmusic REMIX)’
’JMSN – The One (Massea Bootleg)’
’Jhene Aiko – The Worst (Austin Millz Remix)’
’Sango – BB Don’t Cry (It’s Gon’ Be Ok)’
’Justin Timberlake feat Jay Z – Suit & Tie (b.cause west coast edit)’
’SevnthWonder – Sunshine (ft. Alexander O’Neal)’
’Phil Beaudreau – Rollolloll’
’Timothy Bloom – Stand In The Way (of My Love)’
’THE GTW – BLEACH POOL’
’Arnold (M O D) – 100 Dreams (i Luv Your Girl Rmx)’
’Knight One – A Second Time (feat. L’Étranger)’
’Charlie Puth – L.U.V.’
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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #65

Anytime a new Bondax track is released, you just know it’s going to be a good week for the Chill Dojo. That together with all the other amazing tunes in our playlist again prove that to be the truth for this edition.

As for the song in question, ‘Fires’ opens in a majestic fashion as can be expected from the prodigious UK duo. The stunning vocals of Josh Record make the opening minute a simple joy to listen to. And then there’s what comes next. Words actually can’t do it justice. You’ll just have to listen for yourself. Is there even a point in trying to describe what Bondax do? We do need to include something in this write-up though, so instead we can talk about the smooth stylings of Cherokee and their work on this Amerie classic. As we’ve been taught numerous times before, this seasoned French duo have a way with funk, and the bassline on this remix will quickly have you under its spell. While we’re high on this groovy feeling, let’s kick things up a notch with this absolute jam from another Frenchman in Jean Tonique. There are some things that the French just do better, so there’s no way to decipher how exactly he has made this fresh Jay-Z remix so goddamn funky. You’ll be too busy in a state of uncontrollable dancing to even care anyway. Now this dojo isn’t known for posting a whole lot of progressive house, but every so often there’ll be a special tune we come across with the perfect vibe for what we stand for. MaHi’s latest release is a prime example of this, with ‘Wake Up’ providing dreamy melodies and an uplifting feeling that just needed to be shared. Since the dojo’s first beginnings, we’ve seen plenty of unknown chill producers set the blogosphere alight with a consistent stream of amazing music. One of the hottest names right now is Kygo, and this week we were given another reason to be heaping praise on the young Norwegian. No stranger to the top of the Hypem charts, Kygo has quickly scaled them once more with this beautiful take on Ed Sheeran’s ‘I See Fire’. His charming melodies and infectious percussion are once again on full display for another track to be replayed again and again. And if you still can’t get enough, check out edit from DJ AA for a different blend. We could keep writing about this week’s additions forever, but we’ll keep things short so you have more time to enjoy the newest jams from our favourite beatmakers like Mr. Carmack, IAMNOBODI, and Flofilz.

Enough talk, more chilling. Peace out

Chill Dojo #65 zip

’Bondax – Fires Ft Josh Record’
’Amerie – 1 Thing (Cherokee Remix)’
’Jay Z feat. Pharrell – I Just Wanna Love U (Jean Tonique Remix)’
’MaHi – Wake Up (Original Mix)’
’Ed Sheeran – I See Fire (Kygo Remix)’
’Kygo, Morgan Page & Ed Sheeran – I See Fire (AA ‘Longest Road’ Bootleg)’
’Mr. Carmack – Humbled’
’Jeftuz – Spaced Out’
’IAMNOBODI – Needs & Wants & Bad Habits’
’IAMNOBODI – Home Hiatus’
’IAMNOBODI – Dancing In Eden’
’Joe Space & FloFilz – Dünnes Eis (Cuts by fLOwTEC)’
’Goldroom – Adalita (Figgy Remix)’
’Fabich & Ferdinand Weber – Stay Away Too Long’
’Moon Boots – Got Somebody (Free Magic Dub)’
’Rhye – The Fall (BRONX Night Dub)’
’Oscar Key Sung – All I Could Do’
’Citadel – Stand Next To Me (Pretty Pink Remix)’
’Ben Khan – Savage’
’Purple – The Club (Shlohmo Remix)’
’Shmallen – Tell Me’
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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #61

It hasn’t been a while since we last wrote about Koan Sound and Asa, but they are at it again, this time calling in fellow Inspected label-mates Culprate and Reso for some extra collaboration on our favourite tune of the week.  ‘Cascade’ is the result of two days of solid studio time, all to raise money for Movember and men’s health. But it’s a feel-good track for many more reasons than that, because this downtempo delight is layered with articulate drums, gorgeous piano melodies and a dreamy atmosphere that carries you away. This week we were also treated to some new Flume, which is always a catalyst for the blogosphere to make plenty of noise. Again the Australian artist proves he can do no wrong, delivering a chilled symphonic masterpiece featuring the stunning vocals of Isabella Manfredi.  Another voice of serenity we can’t get enough of is Foxes, which makes us extremely pleased with the choice for DJ AA’s latest bootleg. Blending the beautiful songstress together with the sweet beats of Stwo is a combination that makes for some truly blissful listening, and you’ll wish it could go on forever. Luckily we have a tasty serving of French House to follow up with thanks to the ever smooth stylings of Kartell, who crafts the perfect dancey groove to accompany the soulful flavour of this Dave Hollister classic. Swedish duo Oliver Nelson and Tobtok were also hitting all the right notes this week, their nu-disco version of the popular Naughty Boy chart-topper proving to be the fresh edit we all needed to hear. It’s always a point of contention to say that a particular remix is better than the original track, but all we’ll say is that this one is basicially impossible to hate. While we’re talking new directions, German team Gamper & Dadoni have put their unique spin on another anthem, this time giving ‘Coming Home’ a refresh away from the generic festival remixes,  opting for a more laid-back vibe that is well-suited for the vocals of Skylar Grey. And just when you thought you couldn’t be more pleasantly surprised, in comes that sax solo to steal the show. Bravo gentlemen.

This edition is stacked with great listening, and lots of free downloads too. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #61 zip

’KOAN Sound x Culprate x Reso x Asa – Cascade (Recorded at Red Bull Studios London)’
’Flume – The Greatest View (feat. Isabella Manfredi)’
’Foxes & Stwo – Home (AA ‘Syrup’ Bootleg)’
’Dave Hollister – Keep Lovin’ You (Kartell Edit)’
’Naughty Boy Ft. Sam Smith – La La La (Oliver Nelson & Tobtok Remix)’
’Diddy, Dirty Money & Skylar Grey – Coming Home (GAMPER & DADONI Remix)’
’Donald Fagen – Brite Nitegown (L’Enfant Edit)’
’Jamiroquai – Too Young To Die (Dan Solo & Pato Watson Remix)’
’IAMNOBODI – A Sucker For Love’
’S0ul Unreal – Sessions’
’sweater beats – Love Me ft. Sunni Colón’
’Papertoy – The Love’
’Stwo – Virgo (feat. Shay Lia) (salute Remix)’
’The 1975 – Pressure (FFFRRANNNO’s Birthday Sex Remix)’
’Lil Texas – Looking 4 Love’
’Ghostpoet – Meltdown (Tigerlight Remix)’
’Izzy Bizu – White Tiger (Star Slinger Remix)’
’Ellie Goulding – High For This (Kygo Remix)’
’XTRAFUNK – Infinite’
’Patrice – Smoke & Mirrors (SG Lewis Remix)’
’Future Man (Zebra Safari Remix)’
’Gold Panda – Brazil (Slow Magic Remix)’
’Felix Jaehn, De Hofnar – Roar Of Love (Original)’
’John Legend – All Of Me (De Hofnar Bootleg)’
’B.L.O.N.D.E. – Our Sight’
’Two Moon Love’
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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #59

This week’s highlights are all about music for those late night pensive moments, the backing tracks to those times we lie awake lost in thought. It’s music like this that helps clear the mind and accentuate the experience. So delight your ears and feed your mind with some aural stimulation below.

When it comes to selecting and writing about songs for the Chill Dojo, it’s less about the technical side of things and more about music that makes you feel. 18-year old Dutch producer shak. captures that notion completely with a track that’s not only steeped in emotion, but shows production finesse far beyond his years. ‘Only Now’ from his upcoming EP, Slow Wonders, is an ambient masterpiece filled with smooth guitar progressions and hauntingly beautiful vocal echoes, savoured best in those moments when the mind goes wandering. With similar effect comes the next track from Chicago’s KR$CHN, who adds his downtempo flavour to the gorgeous Dreamcatcher EP from Emily Underhill. Apart from the incredible ambience and stunning use of the original vocals, the real treat here is the meticulously crafted drum patterns, which oftentimes emulates that of a beating heart, and will no doubt have yours racing in kind. Long time dojo favourite Sizzlebird was also on remix duties for the EP, providing his emotional brand of chillstep we know and love. Heavy bass and aggression are something that are easily paired together, and Koan Sound have quite an arsenal of tracks boasting this punchy style. Their latest Sancutary EP goes down a different path though, and it’s a breath of fresh air to hear big sound design mixed in an emotive way that yields a truly mellow experience. It’s a divine combination of layers and atmosphere across the whole release, but we’ve selected the two that resonated with us the most. Rameses B is no stranger to this style of production either, and he delivers another melodic slice of dnb heaven with some assistance from the angelic voice of Veela. We can’t get too wrapped up in the deep side of things though, so Druid Cloak  helps kicks off a change to the playlist with a dose of funk from his Return to the Grove EP. From here onwards there’s plenty of smooth jams and upbeat dancey tunes to enjoy as always.

So don’t overthink what to do next because the week’s best chill music is right below. That’s a no-brainer. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #59 zip

’shak. – Only Now.’
’Emily Underhill – Dream Catcher (KR$CHN Remix)’
’Emily Underhill – Dreamcatcher (SizzleBird Remix)’
’KOAN Sound & Asa – This Time Around ft. Koo’
’KOAN Sound & Asa – Sanctuary’
’Rameses B – Timeless (feat. Veela)’
’Druid Cloak – Ghost Iron’
’stwo – Quiet Life’
’IAMNOBODI – Cali (Part Deux)’
’Cherokee – Don’t Matter feat. Darianna’
’Owl Eyes – Open Up (Motez Remix)’
’Jhameel – Feisty (Blue Satellite Remix)’
’Patrick Baker – Control (Pherotone Remix)’
’Patrick Baker – Black Clouds’
’Koda – Staying’
’Justin Bieber – All That Matters (Tommy Jacob Remix)’
’Affelaye x BIG – This Could Be Superman? (AA Bootleg)’
’JMSN – The One’
’Sohn – The Wheel (CBR Remix)’
’Lily Kershaw – As It Seems (De Hofnar Edit)’
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[MP3 Playlist] The Chill Dojo #58

Whether it’s dancing, head-bopping or just plain chilling out, we’ve got you covered in #58 with all that’s fresh for another week.

It was tough to decide just how to start, but this new jam from 5 man Melbourne band Jakubi is just too damn funky to pass up, so let’s start this playlist with dancing shoes at the ready. The artists themselves like to delve into a variety of styles with their music, and it’s easy to hear the rich blend of influences going on here. All the different elements are on point right from the get go, but it’s the last minute where the song really takes things to another level. Yeah ok, we’re really just suckers for a talkbox solo, but then again who isn’t? We also have a weakness for anything from Mr. Carmack,  and we’ve plucked out a track from a collection of beats he’s been putting together recently to kick off our own series of beats for this playlist. This man has a gift for creating vibes that’s for sure, and the melody and atmosphere on this instrumental are really something else. But it was when that horn solo kicked in that things turned from appreciation to love with this track, and it was destined to be on repeat for days. Another man who can weave a tune like it was fired from Cupid’s arrow is US producer Pascäal. ‘Drowning in You’ certainly caught our attention with its smooth stylings and incredible use of sampling. If you’re now as addicted to his sound as we are, go check out the rest of his latest EP Fragile, where there are plenty more gems like this. Australian artists have been all over the playlist in recent weeks, and Sydney’s Hayden James has taken on a single from Melbourne dream-pop band Snakadaktal to make sure the presses keep running hot. The original was already an indie summer hit in its own right, but Hayden has turned up the chill factor with this amazing electronic remix, using those gorgeous vocals to full effect. The beats are far from over though, as dojo favourites IAMNOBODI and Sweater Beats throw their hat in the ring for one truly jamming playlist.

This edition’s got a feeling you’ll want to bottle up and enjoy for days. Peace out.

Chill Dojo #58 zip

’Jakubi – Feels Like Yesterday’
’Mr. Carmack – Day 7: Awe’s “Jurassic”‘
’Pascäal – Drowning in you’
’Snakadaktal – Fall Underneath (Hayden James Remix)’
’IAMNOBODI – Arguments , Hugs & Arguments Again’
’Sweater Beats – Feel Me’
’KOAN Sound & Asa – Starlite’
’Sizzlebird – Where We Belong’
’Astronomyy – Drivin Me Crazy’
’Goldroom – Adalita (feat. Chela)’
’Chordashian – Skyscraper Souls Feat. Freedom Fry’
’Drake – Too Much Ft. Sampha (Love Thy Brother Remix)’
’J88 – The look of love (FloFilz Remix)’
’AltJ – Breezeblocks (Sebastian Carter Remix)’
’Mariah Carey – Shake It Off (Manila Killa Remix)’
’Chloe Martini – Temptation’
’Stereotic & Ghostpoet – L’automne (AA ‘Meltdown’ Bootleg)’
’Erykah Badu – Times A Wastin (mannmademusic replayed Edit)’
’The Shins – New Slang (GAMPER & DADONI Edit)’
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