Blast From The Past

The combination of Paul Simpson on production and Dave Lee on the remix makes for a heady combination. It's hard to believe this one is 35 years old.

Traxsource Chart March 26

Here's my twenty picks for the month of March

One I Slept On

Jaidene Veda - "Across The World" [Midnight Fashion]

I'm not sure how it took me so long to pick this one up and give it the multiple spins it deserves but we're finally there so all's good I guess. I've been favouring Kai Alce's deep throbbing remix complete with punchy synths, compelling rhythms and infectious sax or clarinet, (I'm not sure which). Either way that groove with Jaidene's soothing voice represents a heavenly combination that will no doubt have been doing the damage on many a floor while I've been blissfully unaware. "Across The World" has been available on Traxsource since January. Absolute Fire!

Blast From The Past

Heading back to 1995 and the silky tones of Luther Vandross. On this occasion it was the Uno Clio remix that grabbed my fullest attention. It still hits the spot more than 30 years later.

Fun & Games Ahead

The sixth show of 2026 finds several more recent purchases getting a spin. The show starts off deep and soulful before moving through the gears with a blend of uplifting house and disco grooves. The final track is an undisputed classic from back in THE day!



Ralf GUM meets Thuso Wa Sibini - Dream`s Alive (Main Mix)
Groove Junkies & Distant People ft MissFly - Dreaming (Groove Junkies & Distant People So Fly Vox)
Jaidene Veda - Across the World (Kai Alce Remix)
Dam Swindle & DJ Pierre ft Simon Doty - Come Together (Extended Mix)
Micky More & Andy Tee ft Sheree Hicks - Look Ahead (Extended)
T.J. Swann & Company - Get Fly (Rock The Message Mix)
Latanza Waters & E Smoove - Children Of The World (Vocal)
Al Kent & The Disco Love Orchestra - Come Back Home (Again) (Extended Mix)
Woody Bianchi & Harlem Hustlers - Feel It (Extended Mix)
Richard Earnshaw ft Alec Sun Drae - Music (Is All I Got) (Extended Mix)
Dj Disciple ft Veektoriya - More To Life, Be Satisfied (Marc Cotterell Club Mix)
Inner City - Big Fun (Full Intention 88 Remix)

Blast From The Past

Heading back to 1990 and Bruce Forest's terrific remix of the soulful down-tempo "True Love" by the Chimes. Soul-drenched with oustanding vocals from Pauline Henry.

Track Review

Groove Junkies, Distant People & MissFly - "Dreaming" [MoreHouse Records]

This one has been doing the rounds for several weeks but I have only just got round to giving it proper consideration.The deep soulful musical backdrop chugs along rhythmically with a deep bass groove, rhodes, flutes, sax and the most enchanting spoken-word vocals from MissFly. Unlike so much of the formulaic music that seems to flood the market, this is a track with depth and a story told through clever lyrics that make you listen intently while the groove gently implores you to move your feet. A real breath of fresh air!

Track Review

Ralf GUM & Thuso Was Sibini - "Dream's Alive" [GoGo Music]

Ralf GUM and Thuso Wa Sibini deliver a dreamy vibe with exquisite vocals, crisp rhythms and a soulful yet punchy arrangement. Both the Main Mix and Vocal Dub are likely to find them in strong contention for inclusion in many a DJ set over the coming weeks and are certain to feature in my own upcoming Frisky Rhythms shows. "Dream's Alive" is available to pre-order right now on Traxsource.

Back Into The Crates

The fifth show of 2026 finds me digging through the crates again picking out tunes that haven't made it into previous shows and one or two that just needed another spin.



Robert Miles ft Kathy Sledge - Freedom (Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Mix)
Andrea Mendez - Bring Me Love (Classic Frankie)
The Rockmelons ft Doug Williams - Love's Gonna Bring You Home (Eric Kupper Remix 2021 Remaster)
The Fog - Been A Long Time (Full Intention 2021 Remix)
Terrence Parker & Gianni Bello - Naturally
Soulista ft Karmina Dai - Vibe (Original Mix)
Stoim ft Sulene Fleming - Come To Me Again (Richard Earnshaw Extended Revibe)
Tony Momrelle - Escape (Richard Earnshaw's Rework)
Colonel Abrams - Trapped (Dr Packer Remix
S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me (Dr Packer Remix)
Inner Life - I Like It Like That (The Reflex Revision)
Earth, Wind & Fire - Happy Feelin' [The Reflex Revision]

Dancefloor Hustle

The fourth show of 2026 features a few new(ish) releases, another few that I haven't previously worked into my mixes and a few re-edits of classic tunes from years gone by. The vibe covers uplifting house through to disco. If I had to pick a stand-out track it would be Sgt Slick's remix of Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson "The Best Things In Life Are Free" which is reimagined to include the groove from D Train's "Keep On"



The Funky Worm - Hustle To The Music (Dave Lee Re-Wriggle)
Simon Adams - Feeling Good (Miguel Migs Salty Club Rub)
Jamie Love ft Mr. V - I Got the Love (Groove Assassin Main Remix)
Evelyn "Champagne" King - Love Come Down (Dr. Packer Remix)
Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) (Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut)
Tommy Glasses - On the Dancefloor (Extended Mix)
Jaegerossa - Hey Zeus Children (John Morales M+M Mix)
Audiowhores ft Angela Johnson - Touch The Ground (DJ Passion & George Jackson UK Remix Extended)
Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson - The Best Things In Life Are Free (Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut)
Unlimited Touch - I Hear Music In the Streets (Michael Gray Remix)
Change ft Tanya Michelle Smith - Got 2 Get Up (Micky More & Andy Tee Prime Time Remix)
Rikky Disco & Yam Who? - Shine On (Extended Mix)

Shadows, Mirrors & Sunshine

The third show for 2026 finds us exploring predominantly new(ish) tunes. The journey starts on the deeper side before blending in some straight up vocal house and closing with a few disco infused vibes. I managed to work in a track from last year that I'd been meaning to include for some time and Sgt Slick's excellent remix of "I Wanna Be Your Lover" allowed me to round things off with a little bit of magic from the purple one.



Doug Gomez & DJ Loka - Shadows (Original Mix)
Carla Prather - Here For It (Sean's Raw Vibe Dub Mix)
Ralf GUM meets Chinua Hawk - Mirrors (Ralf GUM Main Mix)
Rony Breaker ft Chinua Hawk - Solid Ground (Brian Tappert for the Heads Remix)
Tour-Maubourg - Feel Inside
Colette, Richard Earnshaw & Kenny Summit - The Sunshine
Marc Evans - Back To Your Place (Crackazat Remix)
Sarah Jane Morris & Mario Biondi - Back Together Again (Jazz-N-Groove Dub Mix)
Micky More & Andy Tee ft Fatimah Provillon - All The People (Extended)
Brian Alexander Morgan ft Martha Wash - Give It 2 Ya (DJ Spen & Reelsoul Remix)
Audiowhores - Can't Shake Your Love
Definite Grooves - Disco Light (Extended Mix)
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover (Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut)

Venus Rising

The journey starts in 2003 with a beauty from Blvd East with the late KT Brooks on vocals before jumping straight into 2026 for a few tracks from Lenny Fontana, Maysa & Michelle Shellers. Groove Junkies and Opolopo revisit their 2018 collaboration "We Rise" complete with exquisite vocals from Solara before the groove blends into a classic from Jasper Street Co with Frankie Knuckles on the remix. The second half gets underway with "The Mood" taken from Change's 2025 long player "Embrace" before delving into the heady days of 1989 to 1991 for four tried and tested gems from back in THE day.



Blvd East ft KT Brooks - It's Your Life (FTL Dub)
Lenny Fontana - Stay With Me All Night (Club Mix)
Maysa - I Don't Mind (DJ Spen & Reelsoul Traxsource Exclusive Remix)
Michelle Shellers - Rise (DJ Spen & Thommy Davis Vocal Reproduction)
Groove Junkies, Opolopo & Solara - We Rise (OPOLOPO No More Lies Vocal)
Jasper Street Co. - Fly Away (Frankie Knuckles Remix)
Change ft Tanya Michelle Smith - The Mood (Figo Sound & JL Remix)
Kariya - Let Me Love You For Tonight
Victoria Wilson James - Through (Classic Club Mix)
Nomad ft. MC Mikee Freedom - (I Wanna Give You) Devotion
Don Pablo's Animals - Venus (The Piano Mix)

Luv 4 Funk

The first show of 2026 (recorded in January) features 78 minutes of soulful and funky grooves including covers, remixes and originals dating from the 80s through to 2025.



Risk Assessment - Give It To Me (Original Mix)
Kelli Sae - Believe In A Brighter Day (Rocco Rodamaal Dub)
Evelyn "Champagne" King - Love Come Down (Ezel & DJ Spen Reproduction)
Cleveland P. Jones - Nights (You Feel Like Getting Down) (DJ Spen & Michele Chiavarini Original Reproduction)
Walter G - Rue Paradis (Extended mix)
Micky More & Andy Tee with Gianni Bini &, Angela Johnson - In The Stone (12 Inch Extended Mix)
Mariah Carey - Make It Happen (Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut)
Random Soul - No Credit (VIP Boogie Extended Mix)
Latrice - Give a Little (Moulton Studios Remix)
Moktar - Step By Step (Voyage Mix)
Michael Watford - Luv 4 2 (Mark Francis 201 EDIT
Deepstar - Deepstar
Inner City - Your Love (Mike "Hitman" Wilson's Original House Mix)

Luv 2 House

This show starts and ends firmly in the 90s which I've long regarded as the golden era for house music.It's a little housier than my recent sessions and is likely to be the final outing of the year.



Up Yer Ronson ft Mary Pearce - I Will Be Released (Jazz-N-Groove Club Mix)
Saison ft Natalie Maddix & E-Man - Find Myself (Extended Mix)
Michael Watford - Holding On (Leigh Howlett Remix)
Kane Reyna ft Mr. V - Paradisco (N.W.N. Remix)
Doug Willis ft Mike Dunn - Luv 2 Dance (Extended Mix)
Ultra Nate - Free (Sgt Slick ReCut)
Rufus & Chaka Khan - Any Love (Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut)
Urban Blues Project pres Mother Of Pearl ft Pearl Mae - Your Heaven (I Can Feel It) (Micky More & Andy Tee Extended Remix)
Luis Radio ft Earl W. Green - He Gives Me Joy (Groove Junkies, Reelsoul Vocal Mix)
DJ Disciple & David Tort - Deep Underground (N.W.N. B Side Remix)
SoulFreakah & NutownSoul - Thank You (Original Mix)
Janet Jackson - If (Brothers In Rhythm House Mix)

House 2 Disco & Back

Back in the mix with a blend of soulful, uplifting and disco infused vibes to raise spirits ahead of the festive season.



Tracklist:

Elektrik Disko & Dr Packer - Push the Feeling On (Extended Mix)
Dolos - Night So Right (Dr Packer Remix)
Output / Input ft Antonio McLendon - Every Time You Touch Me (Dave Lee Boogiefied Mix)
Unlimited Touch - I Hear Music In the Streets (Michael Gray Remix)
Raw Essence - Down Down Down (Extended Mix)
Michael Gray ft Sian-Lee - Another Holiday (Extended Mix)
Lood ft Donell Rush - Shout-N-Out (Cafe 432 & Ronnie Herel Remix)
Dutchican Soul & Greg Van Bueren - Reckless Girl (Midnight Extended Mix)
Pat Bedeau ft Anna-Marie Johnson - Special Kind Of Love (Extended Mix)
Soulmekanikz ft Anna-Marie Johnson - Rock The Boat (Original Mix)
Richard Earnshaw, Ridney & Jovonn - House Is The Message (Extended Mix)
Dave Lee & Maurissa Rose - What About My Love (Michael Gray Extended Remix)
Change ft Tanya Michelle Smith - Got 2 Get Up (Micky More & Andy Tee Prime Time Remix

I Left My Keys At The Disco (Again)

Another uplifting collection of house and disco infused vibes to get those toes tapping at the very least. Expect plenty of boundng keys and some exquisite vocals.



Tracklist:

Walter G - Ritmo (Extended Mix)
Z Factor - (You Gotta) Give It Up (Dave Lee’s Extended Club Mix)
Nova Fronteira ft. Fernanda Reis - Moral Tem Hora (Extended Mix)
Reverendos Of Soul ft Sheree Hicks - Wasted Time (Micky More & Andy Tee Extended Mix)
Ralph Session & DJ Fudge - Let The Rhythm (Guide Us) (Extended Mix)
Marco Valery ft J.Small - Do Me (DJ Spen & DJ Emmaculate Remix)
Dr Packer & Yogi - Heavy Vibes (Extended Mix)
Change ft Tanya Michelle Smith - For Loving on You (Dave Lee's on Top Mix)
Angelo Ferreri & Walter G - Sunset Bar (Original Mix)
Kiinjo & The Patchouli Brothers ft Planet B - Love On The Dancefloor (Extended Mix)
Jamiroquai - Alright (Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut)
Revival House Project ft Mary Pearce, GeO Gospel Choir & Lovely Laura - Take Me To The River (Sophie Lloyd Extended Remix)
Close Counters - I Want You (Extended Mix)

BTW 40th Birthday Mix Show

The fourth show of the year features my set at the recent BTW birthday all dayer.



Tracklist

Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation (Dimitri from Paris DJ Friendly Classic Re-Edit)
Simply Red - Thrill Me (The Masters At Work House Mix)
Towa Tei ft Joi Cardwell - Luv Connection (Mousse T´s Club Mix)
Incognito - Nights Over Egypt (Masters At Work Main Mix)
Rosie Gaines - Closer Than Close [Mentor Remake]
The B-52's - Tell it Like it T-I-Is (MK Mix)
Ralf GUM feat. Monique Bingham - Kissing Strangers
Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes (CJ FXTC Club Mix)
Rare Pleasure - Let Me Down Easy (Dr Packer Remix - Extended)
Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) (Sgt Slick's Discotizer Remix)

Track Review

Ralf GUM meets Mahabhuke - Baleea [GoGo Music]

Since relocating to South Africa several years ago, Ralf's music has evolved to reflect the influences of his new home. Through his collaborations, he has introduced us to countless artists that we would most likely not have become familiar with. "Baleea" is another such example as he teams up with vocalist Mahabhuke to deliver another of those compelling vibes that implore you to move your feet while simultaneously soothing the soul. You can expect Ralf's distinctive african style rhythms blended with mellow rhodes, warm bass and soothing vocals. The results are extremely pleasing on the ear.

A Deeper Groove

This is the third show of the year and it features a selection of mostly deep and soulful grooves that just so happen to float my boat.



Tracklist:

Revival House Project & ALEXA PERL feat. Nambi - Deeper Love (Extended Mix)
Jo Paciello - Jumping Jack (Extended Dub Mix)
Groove Junkies ft Lisa Shaw & Distant People - Falling Hard For You (Groove Junkies & Distant People Vintage Soul Vox)
DJ Vivona feat Miss D - Never Give Up (Jon Cutler's Distant Music Mix)
Michele Chiavarini ft Pete Simpson - Staring At The Sun (Ezel Remix)
Ricky Montanari & Discoplex - Block My Deejay (Extended Mix)
Est8 & Jordan Grace - Get To Your Heart (Dawn Deep Club Remix)
Saison ft Mike Dunn & Adrianne Archie - Non Stop (Extended Mix)
Nicole - Rock The House (Michael Gray Vocal Extended Remix)
Lem Springsteen & Vocalzbyjamelle - Falling (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Remix)
Mantronix ft. Wondress - Got To Have Your Love (Dr Packer Remix
2fox ft Laville - Elevation (Tommy Musto Zero Hour Vocal Mix)

House 2 Disco

Here's the first new mix show for a very long time which features a blend of deep and soulful house grooves that transition into some disco infused vibes later in the show.



Tracklist:

Young Pulse & Jamie 3:26 ft Danou P - Departure
Walter G ft Chicco Allotta (UK) - Sweet Thoughts (Original Mix)
Sonic Soul Orchestra ft Mr V & Mishell Ivon - Sueno Latino (Moodena Remix)
Yooks ft Tasha LaRae - The Question (Club Dub)
Pat Bedeau ft Jodie Erica - Set Me Free (Richard Earnshaw Remix)
Michael Gray ft Kimberly Brown & The Sultra Gospel Singers - Fly Away (Extended Mix)
Hilit Kolet - Hot Mess (Mike Dunn 'Deep Messy' Remix)
Harold Matthews Jr - Peace (Sean McCabe Vocal Remix)
Fleur De Mur - Love Will Change Ya Mind (DJ Spen & Michele Chiavarini Remix)
B. B. & Q. Band - Ricochet (Dr Packer & Michael Gray Remix)
Revelation - Feel It (Dr Packer Remix
Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) (Dr Packer Remix
Dynasty - Still In Love (Dave Lee Solar Powered Club Mix)