NGP:MIX:005 - 'Dub Side D&B'

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1. Furney - Babylonia
(Super8Sound)
2. Alix Perez - Leave The Dread
(Progress)
3. Redeyes - Not Too Many More
(Vandal)
4. Visionary - No9 Dub
(Revolve:r)
5. Basic Operations - Caulker Sunrise
(Advance//d)
6. Calibre & Zinc - Film
(Bingo Beats)
7. Juju - Burning
(Revolve:r)
8. Benny Page - Turn Down The Lights
(Digital Soundboy)
9. Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Smokers Anthem
(Worldwide Audio)
10. Calibre - Mr Maverick
(Signature)
11. Alix Perez - Down The Line
(Shogun Audio)
12. Calibre & High Contast - Mr Majestic
(Signature)

A one-off mix.. D&B for all you toasting selector types. Turn down the lights, build up and consume!

Dedicated to ‘Pistols’ Pete.

NGP:MIX:004 - 'School of House Vol.1'

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1. The Beloved - Sun Rising
(Mark Farina - Deep House Mix)
2. Ron Trent & Chez Damier - Don’t Try
(Distance)
3. Julian Jonah - Jealousy & Lies
(Compost)
4. Frankie Knuckles - Tears
(FFRR)
5. Movementz - 29 Calls (Trickski mix)
(Sonar Kollectiv)
6. Walt J Dave Peoples - Starting Over
(Compost)
7. Bobby Konders feat. Mutabaruka - The Poem
(Desire)
8. Ron Trent - I Feel The Rhythm
(Prescription)
9. Goosebumps - Close Life Off
(Compost Black)

The first volume in what is hoped to be an on-going series of house mixes covering many vibes.
On this mix.. a handful of classic tracks sitting next to some modern belters, while trying to keep the oldschool flavour throughout.

Dedicated to Neil… always a big inspiration!

NGP:MIX:003 - 'Loose Changes D&B'

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1. Atlantic Connection - Can’t Destroy Love
(Westbay)
2. Icicle & Swith - These Golden Days
(Avalanche)
3. Atlantic Connection - Water
(Advance//d)
4. Brother - Second Time Around
(Fokuz)
5. Commix - Everyday
(Unknown)
6. Commix - Change
(Unknown)
7. Lenzman - The Blues
(Spearhead)
8. Sabre - Love Is Gone
(Osiris)
9. D Bridge - The Haven
(Exit)
10. Eveson - So High
(31)
11. Q Project - Step Up Front
(C.I.A)

Deep & soulful D&B the way we like it! Strange mix though?
Dedicated to Simon & Jass.

NGP:MIX:002 - 'Boogie Drops Part.1'

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Intro
1. Serious Intention - You Don’t Know
(Easy Street)
2. Thelma Houston - You Used To Hold Me So Tight
(MCA)
3. Brenda Taylor - You Can Have Your Cake (GW Edit)
(Tirk)
4. David Joseph - You Can’t Hide Your Love
(Mango)
5. Greg Wilson - Chocolate Factor
(Redux)
6. Affinity - Don’t Go Away
(Mango)
7. Tony Cook - On The Floor
(Half Moon)
8. The Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood
(Island)
9. Boys Town Gang - Cruising The Streets (GW Edit)
(Moby Dick)
10. The Clash - The Magnificent Dance
(Epic)
11. Risco Conmnection - Aint No Stopping Us Now
(Black Rose Music)
Outro

With this quirky mix I had to put down some of the synthesized electro soul gems that I love. Infectious grooves! Look out for part 2 coming soon.

Dedicated to Naomi xxx

NGP:MIX:001 - 'Hook & Swing'

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Tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Greyboy - Got To Be A Love - Paul Nice Mix
(Ubiquity)
3. Pavlov & Mishkin - Re-De-Troit
(G.A.M.M)
4. Eddie Harris - Bold And Black - DJ Nu-Mark Remix
(Rhino Entertainment)
5. Ramsey Lewis - Do What You Wanna - Mr Scruff’s Party Mix
(Verve)
6. Quannum - I Changed My Mind
(Mo Wax)
7. Prao-D & Boogie B - Breaks Seminar
(G.A.M.M)
8. Quantic - Transatlantic
(Tru Thoughts)
9. Recloose - Manas Bounce
(Peacefrog)
10. Pavlov & Mishkin - Dreadfunk
(G.A.M.M)
11. James Brown - Give It Up Turn It Loose - Fantasista Re-Formation
(Universal J)
12. Mr Scruff Feat. Quantic - It’s Dancing Time
(Ninja Tune)
13. Recloose Feat. Joe Dukie - Dust
(Peacefrog)
14. Matthew Bandy & Trevor Lamont - Human
(Limestone)
15. Inner Soul - Support Your DJ
(Deeply Rooted House)
16. Ian Pooley - What’s Your Number - Jazzanova Renumber
(V2)
17. Vikter Duplaix - Morena
(Hollywood)

My first recorded studio mix in over 7 years! Recently burnt 200 CDs of this mix and distributed throughout the bars of Manchester. A progressive mix, have tried to cover several musical genres to typify the kind of eclectic sets that I can offer a venue.

Dedicated to Marcel for being chilled.

Introduction

Hello and welcome to EAR DROPS, my name is Dan aka DJ Soulsmith.

I have created this blog to present my studio DJ sets online.
For everyone to easily download or stream my mixes... from friends, industry associates & venues, to, anyone really!

I like a broad cross section of music, I hope that the people who visit these pages find something of interest.

I hope you enjoy the music.

Peace.

Dan.

After 10 years’ DJ experience, Dan Soulsmith has learnt his trade by playing music to a far-reaching cross section of the Manchester community. His eclectic DJ sets are engineered to keep everyone feeling good.
Dan’s passion for great music recently secured him employment with his favourite record label, Goodooking, working by day as LTJ Bukem’s Press Agent. By night, Dan continues to bring his sounds to Manchester revellers, and is looking for new venues and audiences to delight.

“I am looking for venues in Manchester where I can play all, or any of the following musical genres:
Classic soul, disco, rare groove, jazz, latin, reggae, afrobeat, funk, hip hop & house music...

All fused with exclusive modern material.

Basically, engaging music with soul, where no two DJ sets are ever the same!
I am interested in finding weekly or monthly DJ residencies.

I am also looking to work with venues to promote events through Northern Groove Promotions.”

If you are interested in meeting to discuss any of the above, or for booking please enquiries email: northerngroove@hotmail.com

For further info you can also visit http://www.myspace.com/northerngroove

Thanks, Dan.S @ NGP.