WELCOME to Episode 35, an up-tempo, funky Bar Grooves set. I had great fun mixing this so I really hope you enjoy it too. First up is Turkish DJ, producer and bass guitarist Ali Sural, with his delicious “Heavenly”. When Ali isn’t creating smooth house music he’ll be making jingles. http://www.myspace.com/alisural Our cover artist is DJ/producer Licious K who is based in the Netherlands. Here we feature his excellent “All for you”. http://www.liciousk.com/ Listen out for Chris Achesona and Scott Garland’s project Daddy Funk 45. On “It ain’t you” they create the perfect canvas for Drifters vocalist Victor Bynoe. Victor joined The Drifters in 2003 and is still part of the current line-up. (If you don’t know them – ask your Dad!) http://www.thedrifters.co.uk/ The intriguing combination of Swiss audio engineer Steven Stone and Juillard scholar David Bruce Whitley has produced the deep house track “Free to go” which I’ve included here in its Deep Headz dub mix. http://www.myspace.com/djstevenstone Finally, you’ll catch David “Redsoul” Wareing’s partnership with vocalist Andrea Love (remember The Praise Cats’ “Shined on me”?). Their “Heat you up (Melt you down)”, engineered by E-Smoove, is getting great reactions wherever it’s played. http://www.playmoremusic.co.uk/

Thanks for all the comments and reactions over the past couple of weeks. Episode 34’s DEF mix was our most popular to date. Hi Sean, Lindsey, Armando, Tormod, Fred . . .everyone. I will try and keep in touch. Here’s 35’s full playlist:

Heavenly [JedSet Sincerely Yours Remix] Ali Sural featuring Gamze
You Are The 1 [Dolls Comber’s Deep Touch Remix] LogicalGroove featuring Savio Vurchio
All For You [LK's Soulsession Mix] Licious K
New millennium [Paolo Barbato] Topazz
It ain't you [M-Sol] Daddy Funk 45 featuring Victor Bynoe
This is rhythm [Infinite E] This is rhythm featuring Kathleen Willeson
Free to go [Deep Headz Minimal Dub] Steven Stone featuring David Bruce Whitley
Realize [Soul-O-Matic Remix] Soul Buddha featuring Lisa Millett
The rock [BC's Heights] Benji Candelario featuring Leslie Carter
Heat You Up (Melt You Down) [Redsoul Club] Redsoul featuring Andrea Love

And if you’re looking for another dose of house, Andy at Raunchy Rhythms Radio will make you very welcome. http://www.raunchyrhythms.com If you DJ why not submit your mixes for his internet radio shows?

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Happy Easter and welcome to Episode 34 which is an electro-tinged (and slightly cheesey!) DEF set, full of good stuff.

Up first is Brit Rupert Romaro who usually styles himself as the Romaro Brothers, when he works in partnership with latin percussionist Miles Havana. Young Rupert (21), from Bournemouth is a classically trained musician having earned his props on the piano, plus he has a degree in Music Technology.

I loved Dutch DJ and producer Funkerman’s “Speed up” when it first came out in 2006. Here it is again given a 2008 makeover. http://www.myspace.com/djfunkerman If you like and recognise Funkerman’s style you might not be surprised to note that he set up Flamingo Records with Fedde Le Grand, and also had a hand in the classic “Let me think about it” by Ida Corr. Funkerman is playing various sets during the Winter Music Conference in Miami starting on March 25th at the Defected gig. More details on WMC at http://www.wintermusicconference.com/thelist/list.php?official

Probably my favourite track from Episode 34 is “Superlove” from Zentribe featuring Linda Newman. People arrive at dance music from many backgrounds, folk isn’t usually one of them, but that was Denny Newman’s original musical direction. Now living in Spain with wife Linda and fellow collaborator Lesh Gasiorek, this trio make up Zentribe. This track has been around for a couple of months but still not achieved the recognition it deserves. http://www.myspace.com/zentribe

I can’t tell you much about the excellent “Loove” by Kidz & Palmez except they’re signed to Italian Loud Bit Records. Also from Italy, Dino and Stef of Phunk Investigation are a prolific duo, consistently producing excellent dance music; “Crazy diamond” is no exception. Download their latest DJ compilation mix here: http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=T1RUK0duQzMxUURIRGc9PQ (It’s a You Send It link. I hope it works!)

Also listen out for one of my all time favourite tracks “Fired up”, originally by the Funky Green Dogs. Here it’s been re-worked by Denis the Menace and Big World. See you in a few weeks. X F*

This is the night [Hy2rogen] Rupert Romaro
Keep shining (Shining Star) [Smax & Gold] Pate No 1 featuring Lara Zola
Speed Up [Granite & Phunk Big Room Remix] Funkerman
Feedback [Jody Den Broeder] Janet Jackson
Superlove [Electro Mix] Zentribe featuring Linda Newman
Gimme your love [Klubjumpers] FIO
Looove [Original] Kidz & Palmez
The beat Floorshakers
Crazy diamond [Black truffle on the stage mix] Phunk Investigation
Be Together [P.Liassi & Tyrell] Supafly Inc.
Fired Up [Original] Denis The Menace & Big World
Now That You're Gone [Vocal] Dynamite Soul featuring Mark Lemon

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WELCOME to a brand new Bar Grooves set. I hope you enjoy it.

Our cover artist is Anglo-American vocalist Peyton. Listen to the voice and you won’t be surprised to learn that he comes from a strong gospel background http://www.myspace.com/theofficialpeytonmusic in fact he aptly describes himself as “son of a preacher man”. See the face and anyone in the UK may recognise him from the local version of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (sadly the UK re-make was never quite as good as the US original – why?) This uplifting track sets the mood for the whole mix with The Temple Dynasty’s “Keep rising” also cut from the gospel mould http://www.myspace.com/templedynasty.

I’m a lover of most kinds of music, and so don’t be surprised when I tell you I’m a fan too of American Idol. David Archuleta’s performance this week will take some beating http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovborwDaooQ . Meanwhile here in London we’re building up to the Eurovision Song Contest in May. Andy Abraham’s winning song was my personal favourite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWnQ_81n3YE though on balance I guess Michelle Gayle’s entry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiiwGioO4YE would probably have had a better chance of winning. Let’s see if we can narrowly avoid “nil points” once more.

See you again in a few weeks, meanwhile here’s this episode’s track listing in full:

Secret love [Extended] Jed Set
Light up the sky [Original] DJ Jani
Never give up [Classic Vocal] Peyton & The Rhythm Republic
Beautify me [Mosco's Beautiful Mix] Eternal Sunshine
Miami soul [Master Mix] DJ Man-X
Be your lady [Original] Blueplate Allstars
Name that drug [Homero Espinosa & Allen Craig] Ben Tom & Amit Shoham
Music sounds so good with you [Original] Steven Stone featuring David B Whitley
Keep rising [Main Mix] Temple Dynasty
Don't be afraid Kannamix
About us [Extended] Hernandez vs DJ Tyo

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JODY Watley is our cover artist with her club chart-topping cover of Chic’s 1979 “I want your love”. The track is from the “Makeover” album she released more than a year ago featuring a host of re-recordings of classic tracks. Here she re-surfaces with a Thomas Gold mix, though back in 2006 my favourite was a stripped down Masi and Mello mix. In a similar vein there’s a new spin to Alexander O’Neal’s “Saturday love” as he duets with UK singer Bianca Lindgren http://www.myspace.com/biancalindgren . I also find I’m listening to at least the third re-release of The Absolute’s “There will come a day” (but it still sounds good) which was originally a vehicle for Chicago born jazz/gospel singer Suzanne Palmer http://suzannepalmer.com/

I hope you enjoy this disco-influenced DEF set. See you again in a few weeks. X F*

Saturday love [Soulshaker] Alexander O'Neal featuring Bianca Lindgren
Get down [Warren Clarke] Todd Terry All Stars featuring Tara MacDonald
Come back and stay [Original] Lambert & Grinaert
Let your mind go [Fatblock] StarChaser featuring Shena
There Will Come A Day [ATFC's Absolute Anthem] The Absolute
One [Original] Peter Luts featuring Barbara Tucker
'Til you come back [Hernandez vs DJ Tyo] Noferini featuring Peyton
I want your love [Thomas Gold] Jody Watley
Close to heaven [Chris Kaeser] Stonebridge
Stand up [Guitarness] Nowak featuring d'Layna
Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent [7th Heaven] 7th Heaven featuring Katherine Ellis
Salvation [Anthem] After 6 featuring Tonic

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RESPONDING to requests for previous editions, here’s Episode 1 of the F*Monday podcast. In reality I don’t think there was an Episode 1. This whole thing started as a means for me to share mixes with my other DJ pals and just kind of grew. But I still only do it because I love music. It’s not for profit. And it’s all done in my spare time. I hope you enjoy it.

This mix does come from October 2006 when I started the podcast and features some great soulful house tracks. The Legendary Etta James is included in a Quentin Harris package. I love the fact that Etta’s real name is Jamesetta. Brand New Heavies vocalist N’dea Davenport http://www.myspace.com/ndeadavenport also makes an appearance on the fantastic “One day my love”. Also look out for Leee John http://www.leeejohn.com/ on “Round and round”. I have fond memories of Leee during his time in Imagination. Finally I must mention a great track from our cover artist Leela James http://www.myspace.com/leelajames from her 2005 album “A change is gonna come”. Listen to the lyrics!

See you again in a few weeks. X F*

Atendendo a pedidos pelas edicoes antigas do podcast, aqui apresento Episodio 1. Em realidade acho que nunca foi o primeiro episodio. O podcast comecou para compartilhar os mixes com os meus amigos DJs, e cresceu. Eu faco o podcast simplesmente porque adoro a musica. Nao faco com intencao lucrativa, e eu faco no meu tempo livre. Espero que voce goste.

Here’s the full track list:

Like a mountain [Staffan Thorsell] H&H and Keith Thompson
One Day My Love [Craig C's Soul Shelter Remix] N'dea Davenport
So Sweet [Mark!'s Classic Vocal] Streetlife featuring Dana Divine
Sunshine Ways Stereofunk
You should go [Mojito] Joey Silvero
You took the words [Harlem Hustlers] First Choice
Round & round [Original] Lil'Devious featuring Leee John
Enamorada [Redsoul] House Brothers present Escondido
Pasilda Part II - Come a little closer [Afromedusa Vocal] Afromedusa
Rise (Pt1) [Eric Kupper] Samantha James
Strung out [Quentin Harris Rehab Reproduction Edit] Etta James
Music [Eddie's Bring It Back Mix] Leela James
Batucada [Glamour Mix] Physics

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I don’t know what you’re doing to let in the New Year, but if you need any musical accompaniment I hope Episode 31 – The Best Of Bar Grooves 2007 – will keep you company at some stage. The Bar Grooves sets have proved most popular so I hope you enjoy this 2007 retrospective compilation.

I also want to wish you every health and happiness in 2008, and beyond. I hope we continue to share the very best in house music.

Compiled and mixed with love from London.

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Episode 31 – Best Of Bar Grooves 2007
1 Breathe [Mr V Sole Channel Mix] Blaze featuring Mr V
2 Hot nights [Kenny Dope] Byron Stingily
3 I call it house [Raul Rincon] Sergio Flores & Oliver Lang
4 Music is everywhere [Original] Dave Storm as Blonde Bond
5 Brand new day [Club] Starchild featuring AnnaBelle
6 Funky drive [Fabio Bacchini] MOD
7 Goodbye [DJ Tekin] Hi On Life featuring Joniece
8 Groovin' tonight [Original] Solo
9 In focus [Manuel Perez] Popcorn
10 Joy [Original Club] Christian Hornbostel featuring Beverly T
11 Kayoko [Kiko Navarro] Tiger Stripes
12 Sombrita [Raul Rincon dub] Wawa featuring Fabel
13 Soulmagic 2007 [Morten Trust] Soulmagic

FELIZ NATAL, Happy Christmas. And here’s another chunk of funk from the Bar Grooves series. Our friend Morten Trust pops up again remixing our opening track and cover artist Indira Khan. This hour + mix in Episode 30 is actually a cut down version of a much longer set – I was spoilt for choice with so much excellent soulful house music around at the moment. I hope you enjoy it. Have a wonderful holiday and I’ll see you again soon. X F*

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Bring Me Up [Morten Trust Dub] Phil Good featuring Indira Khan
Zip Jumper [Chad Niero] Formidable Force
Feel it (It's so good) [Soul Seekerz] Paris Avenue
My Check [Vox] Andre Harris
So Fine [Original] U-Ness
Gotta Get Something [Twisty Fuzz Soulful Mix] Layers Of Sound & Demetrios
Ghetto Jordan Rivera featuring Shereetha Campbell
Hold You [Tabasco Bob] Badura featuring Laya Green
Still in love [Sheriff & Tom de Vos] Notus featuring Shena
All I Want [Vocal] Big Brooklyn Red
Higher [Candle Room] Gotta featuring Andrea Love
Green Like The Sun [Redsoul Mix] Breakthrough featuring Bembe Segue

ANOTHER musical journey which takes in the sights and sounds of danced-up versions of guitar pop and r ‘n’ b, before launching into disco and house.

Cover-featured DJ genius Seamus Haji http://www.myspace.com/djseamushaji has excelled himself with his remix of US band Orson’s http://www.myspace.com/orson current hit “Ain’t no party”. Orson are soon to tour here in the UK and hit London on 6th December. Another mention must go to the cheeky “Boogie makes a splash” from Monster Taxi aka Miami’s Jason Klein. http://myspace.com/monstertaxi305 I think I know what the lyrics are about . . . ! And finally one of my favourite recent pop songs was “Place in my heart” by David Jordan. Episode 29 contains a remix by Stonebridge. Use this link to get a free download of one of the tracks from David's new album: http://www.u-download.co.uk/davidjordansun/ Enjoy and here’s Episode 29’s full track list:

Ain't no party [Seamus Haji] Orson
I fell in love with the DJ [Wawa] Che'Nelle
Like this like that [Extended vocal] Se:Sa featuring Sharon Phillips
You don't know [Club] Stonebridge
Poza [Original] Countparis
Hey girl [Soul Seekerz] Ear Dis
Forgiveness [Eddie Thoneick] Eddie Thoneick featuring Berget Lewis
Boogie makes a splash [Disco Fill The Glass] Monster Taxi
I see [Disco Generation Dub] Hannah
Place in my heart [Stonebridge] David Jordan

I’M LOVING the music right now, and at the risk of sounding a little self-indulgent, this mix exemplifies the very best in dancefloor house and soul. Quite by chance there are two JORDAN RIVERA tracks at the front of my box this week. Jordan hails from Chile but grew up in Holland where he learned his musical skills. The two tracks in question are “Hot house music” and “Don’t bring me down.” http://www.myspace.com/jordanriverarios Another name which I see appearing in my mixes time after time is RAUL RINCON. Raul’s latin nome de plume hides a classically trained native German who is allegedly quite handy on the old church organ when he’s not firing things up in the clubs http://www.raulrincon.org/ Here Raul is on unmistakeable remix duty for Velvet’s “Fix me”. Continuing the run of doubles is Danish artist MORTEN TRUST http://www.trustmusic.dk/index06.html
who also shows that new soulful house is coming from many exciting places around the world. Morten is a musician, DJ and producer and here you’ll find his trademark sound on “Soulmagic 2007” and “Keep me satisfied” featuring Angie Brown.

I’ve filed this set under “Bar Grooves” but it really sits somewhere between that and the DEF sound as it starts off with a soulful vibe and leaves you with some deep and funky house. I loved the journey. I hope you do to. X F*

Here’s the full play list:

Funkin' up on me Funkin Freaky
Brand new day [Club] Starchild featuring AnnaBelle
When I fall [Soul Bomb] Star Anise with Andrea Britton
Brand new life [Original Boulevard East Mix] Jenny Morrison
Soulmagic 2007 [Morten Trust] Soulmagic
Don't stop [Haldo] Mr Da-Nos
Hot house music Jordan Rivera
Don't bring me down Jordan Rivera
Keep me satisfied Morten Trust featuring Angie Brown
Can't you feel it [Jo Silva] Tone Control
Rock it Knee Deep
House is a feeling [Main Mix] Christian Scott
Blessed [Dub Vocal] Ivan-I & Jason Howell featuring Rootz
Sundancin' [Craft B Vocal] Craft B featuring Derek Conyer
Fix me [Raul Rincon] Velvet

DO YOU know what I mean when I say that the usual mix of electro and disco isn’t doing it for me right now? Instead, I’m feeling much more in a housey mood, so I hope you don’t mind if I tempt you with another Bar Grooves set, this one being Episode 27. It’s not quite all down-tempo this episode, in fact you’ll find it segues into a serious session of funky house.

Highlights for me include “When summer comes” by the innovative Frooty Collective. You can check out their uplifting house style at http://www.frootyrecords.com/ (though the vid’s a bit cheesey!); and what about that “Everybody’s doin’ it” by the impressively-named Bobbleheads who are actually Eddie Amador and Erik Wikman http://www.myspace.com/ericwikman who you’ll probably remember for the classic “In the music”. Also checkout Polish remix duo Wawa’s http://www.myspace.com/wawamusicwawa version of “Te quiero” by Rize.

Thanks for all the comments and encouragement. Please keep the feedback coming. Don’t forget to put a comment on iTunes. See you soon. Love F*

Here’s the playlist.

When summer comes Frooty Collective
My light [Groove Assassin] Scott Wozniak
Strayed socks Manuel Tur
Last chance [Original] Falko Nestolik featuring Big John Whitfield
Feel the jam [Wawa] Dobi Kwe
Saturday night Sunday morning [T-empo Dub] T-Empo
Everybody's doin' it [Deepswing's Hollywood Groove] The Bobbleheads
Time to go back [Original] J K David featuring Manson Haze
Te Quiero [Wawa] RIZE
New day [Nocturnal] Shapeshifters
Destiny [The Next Room Remix 2] Dennis Wonder

MAKING a change from the usual funky house and electro, welcome to Episode 26, a Bar Grooves set. It’s a set blending soulful mellow vibes with traditional house. I hope you enjoy it. Here’s the track listing:

Higher [Sanny's Mojito Poolside Dub] Sanny X
Le cerise Staffan Thorsell & George Neufield featuring Melis
Fight for the power [Central Avenue] Janet Gabriel
Feel da riddim [Jordan Rivera] The Houselovers
Sombrita [Raul Rincon dub] Wawa featuring Fabel
So far [Eric Stamiles Old School Revival Dub] Miguel Migs
Brasilian breeze [Stereo Mutants] RYB featuring Angelita Jimenez
Beautiful world [Central Avenue] James Bryan featuring Re'Nee Wynter
Tears dry on their own [Alix Alvarez Sole Channel Mix] Amy Winehouse
Survival [Monkey Dust] First Life
Love by you [Echo-Loved Up] SilkFly
Give love a chance [David Anthony] Roc 'n' Soul

IT’S THE last big clubbing weekender of the year here in London, and to celebrate here’s a box choc full of great choons. Here’s the list:

Let's dance [Dennis Christopher Mojito Mix] Hi_Tack
Green light [Freemasons] Beyonce
Porto hustle [F*Monday Salsoul Bootleg] Chris Montana Presents Bora Bora Chicks
Say that you wanna (Do It Again) [Vocal] Groove 'n Gear
Don't mess with my man [Thomas Gold] Booty Luv
So thankful [Mr Gone] Mahjong featuring Dlayna
If that's OK with you [Moto Blanco] Shayne Ward
Mr DJ [Moto Blanco] Charlean Dance
Gimme your love [Bob Roberts] Vee Scott
Do you want it right now [Smax & Gold] Degrees of Motion
Lucky [Soul Seekerz Piano Dub] L1R featuring Kelly Marie Taylor
So alive [Original] Avalon Superstar

Enjoy! X F*

ELECTRO dominates this episode with a load of cone-busting dirrty synth bass choons to choose from. Here’s the run down:

We gotta love [Breaking Dawn Mix] Axford
Let you down [Phunkk Mob Dub] Hernandez Vs DJ TYO
Supernatural love [St Petersburg] D.O.N.S. featuring Gloria Gaynor
Freak [Studio B] Robbie Craig and the Audiofreaks
She's Madonna [Kris Menace] Robbie Williams & Pet Shop Boys
Come on down Deelay and Crystal Waters
Let Me Think About It [Sidelman] Ida Corr Vs Fedde Le Grand
Baby boy [F*Monday Wiggle Bootleg] Phunk Investigation vs Crystal Ball
ET [Peplab GTR Pulse V.001] Peplab
Don't stop the music [Wideboys] Rihanna
I won't want you any more [7th Heaven] Noferini & Kortezman featuring Jocelyn Brown
Someday [Mischa Daniels Dub King Mix] Jean-Claude Ades

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Love F*

A DERIVATIVE mix featuring influences from Herbie Hancock (“You” – Dale Corderoy), Everything But The Girls (“Missing” – Shake Two), Evelyn “Champagne” King (“Shame” – Black Latin Soul), and Terence Trent D’Arby (“Sign your name” – Dennis Christopher). A journey from disco to electro via funky and techno. X F*

Here’s the full play list:

Destiny [Tom Belton Dub] Dennis Wonder
All good things (Come to an end) [Dave Aude] Nelly Furtado
Life is pain Luka Man
Disco biscuits 3000 [Original] Mr Fuzz presents Twisty Fuzz
Missing [New edit] Shake Two featuring Nicola Fasano
Love is gone [Fred Rister & Joachim Garraud] David Guetta featuring Chris Willis
La verdad [Paul Rincon Late Night Dub] Paul Rincon & Coronabros featuring Jannet De Lara
(Maybe you'll get) Lucky [Smax & Gold] Soundbluntz featuring Cheyne Coates
Shame [Classic Club] Black Latin Soul
Real Love [Alex Gaudino] Doc Da Funk
You [Original] Dale Corderoy
Sign your name [Ms Mass Confusion] Dennis Christopher
I found u [Remode] Axwell featuring MaxC
Higher [David Loi Funky House Mix] Sanny X

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TODAY our clubs go smoke-free. . I’ve only experienced smoke-free clubbing once before, when I was on holiday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was a little weird at first, but I quickly got used to it. I confess I’m an ex-smoker, but in pondering the effects clean air will have on clubs I’m not judging. I suspect without smoke some clubs are going to smell pretty disgusting, because the smoke usually disguises other smells; stale beer and alcohol to name but a few. I’ve thrown at least one pair of jeans away after a night out because I couldn’t get rid of the grime from the floor which is presumably a mixture of spilt fluids and condensed smoke. And for those who continue to smoke, imagine you’re ‘avin it large in a club under some railway arches monged at 7am on a Sunday, and you have to pop out for a fag in the full glare of the summer’s early morning sun!

EPISODE 22 is a bit of mixed bag, starting with an electro feel and ending with some delicious funky house. In fact two of my favourite tracks are right at the end of this mix, “Speed up” by Dutch DJ Funkerman (http://www.myspace.com/djfunkerman) who is pals with Fedde Le Grand, and “Transistor radio” by Fragmente which is the brainchild of ex Artful Dodger Pete Devereux. (http://www.myspace.com/fragmente) Fragmente’s myspace page very kindly includes a link to download their very own 25-track compilation, including five of their very own Fragmente tracks. Disfruta! X F*

Here’s Episode 22’s full track listing:

I don’t wanna walk away [Smax and Gold Dub Mix] L1R featuring Zeline
I wanna dance [Anthony Reale] River Sound featuring Joy Malcolm
Big love [Miami Remix] Andio featuring Stephen James
Summerdaze [Eddie Thoneick Dub Mix] Sugartape
Gonna shake it [Kortezman Dub Mix] Porno
Paris is born [James Searles] Laurent Pepper
I feel love [Aaron McClelland] CRW
Steppin' to the beat [Soul Avengers] DJ Jose
Be free [Original Mix] Dan D-Noy featuring Danick
Speed up [Original Mix] Funkerman
Transistor radio [Original Mix] Fragmente

I CONFESS I didn’t recognise one artist in this set, but there are some great tracks nevertheless. Is that because this style of music rarely crosses over these days? If you haven’t heard an F*Monday “Bar Grooves” set before you’ll love it if you like pure house, latin, jazzy or more soulful vibes. Listen out for “My cats” by Moba Sound and “Casa fiesta” by Joshua Heath.

Episode 22 will be with you in a few weeks, and looking through my record box it’s 50/50 whether it’ll be electro or disco. You’ll have to log on to find out! See you then. X F*

Here’s Episode 21’s full track list:

Soul Of House Music EP [Christian Alvarez Dreamscape Mix] Pingo & Bobby
Me kumba! [Knee Deep] Knee Deep
Breathe [Mr V Sole Channel Mix] Blaze featuring Mr V
Atmosphere [Giom Remix] Gabriel Black
Casa Fiesta [Casa Fiesta] Joshua Heath
My Cats [Island Groove Mix] Moba Sound
All There Is [Original] Nate Wollman
So Glad [Main vocal] Physics featuring Alexandra
Ready Cut [Pete Lunn] The Scrubz
Hypnotized [DJ Spen & The Muthafunkaz] Sebastien Leger featuring Gia Mellish
Kayoko [Kiko Navarro] Tiger Stripes

YES there was an Episode 19 (trance), but because the F*Monday podcast is now every couple of weeks, 19 has been posted on http://www.beatmixing.com where you’ll find it on rotation on the Translucent internet radio channel. So Episode 20 is a return to disco house with some soon to be classics I’m sure. For example, Ne-Yo’s “Because of you” surprised me because it’s so damned commercial. There’s another heavy Freemasons influence with one track credited to them (“Nothing but a heartache”) and another delivered as a remix (“Take me 2 the sun”). There’s also contributions from the trusted talents of Haji and Emmanuel, The Soulseekerz, and Moto Blanco. But my favourite has to be the Muttonheads and Mathieu Bouthier’s “Make your own kind of music” based on a sample from the Mama Cass track of the same name. Enjoy! Feedback to fmonday@hotmail.com. See you in a couple of weeks X F*

Stay [7th Heaven] Simply Red
Umbrella [Haji & Emmanuel] Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
Because of you [Sunfreakz] Ne-Yo
Nothing But A Heartache [Club] Freemasons
It doesn't matter [Original] Jay C & Oliver Lang featuring Shena
Take Me 2 The Sun [Freemasons] Disco Freaks
Make your own kind of music [Original] Muttonheads & Mathieu Bouthier
Peace Love And Armony [Fatblock] Kim Covington
Lost & Found [DJ Dan] Delerium
So thankful [Extended] Mahjong feat Diayna
Name and Number [Soulseekerz] Element Vs. Ben VP
Sax it up [Dirty Inc] Ronario
Shine [Moto Blanco] Booty Luv