Electric Nu-Disco 4 Luvrs mixed by DoM P

I know we try and avoid posting mixes here, as it is one of DBDF’s main goals to be a resource for DJs looking for great tracks, new and old, as opposed to a blog featuring mixes by DJs. However, I have been spending a fair amount of time with DJ DoM P (of Bravo’s ‘Make Me A Supermodel’. Yes), and I am incredibly impressed by his selection and technical ability. Dude seems to be all over the map in terms of genre, but able maintain a consistent emotional perspective throughout a set. This, combined with the fact that his latest mix is classified as ‘emo-house’, which seemed right up Cliffy’s ally (NO HOMO), and made me feel super sensi (to the point of actually becoming bummed about being single because I didn’t have anyone to play this for). Here is some good shit. Keep an eye on this sun.

Download the mix HERE.

View the tracklist HERE.

Scion CD Sampler v. 18 Ninja Tune Mix By Darko

I’ll admit that I walked passed this free lil’ guy a few times before picking him up, and for no good reason either. Scion has been pretty generous with their CDs, having hooked up with a good sized list of reputable DJs, spanning a variety of genres. Darko, of Spank Rock fame is not the latest, but certainly my fav so far, delivering this high energy hiphop mix circa 2007, regularly shifting in and out of electro, jazz, and occasional indie nuances. The mix is unconventional by today’s generic, 4-on-the-floor, dime a dozen dance mixes, which makes it even more of a prized jewel. Of course there’s some Spank sprinkled on top, plus 2 XXXChange tracks. Though the pace in general throughout the mix is in the high 120’s, it does come down (& back up) just long enough to let you catch your breath every few dance spells. The sound is complex yet organic, often layering tracks & samples, extending vocal hooks, and building urban house right on the spot. Darko has taken the feel of old skool hiphop and presented it in the new funk-forward dance world of the modern day. The most rewarding and beautiful song of the mix is the final track. Darko mellows it out with the instrumental of ‘Days To Come’ by British Ninjatuner Bonobo, accompanied by the scratching of Mike Boo. It’s technologically intellectual, organically comprehensive, and uniquely entertaining.

Download the mix in its entirety HERE.