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Description

This mix incorporates the challenge of weaving tracks I loved even before becoming a DJ into my house DJ style. Examples include Dromedary Twist - Session Victim (Mndsgn’s remix of Camelblues), the original versions of Still Talking to You - Nujabes and SW9 9SL - Four Tet.

I also continued to obsess with mashups, which I’ve been particularly focused on since starting DJing.

One of my mashup approach involves mixing non-house tracks with house-style hi-hats and ride cymbals by adjusting the EQ, creating new house sounds during DJing. I centered this approach around the hip-hop track Still Talking to You. Still Talking to You is rarely played solo; most of its time is spent mashed up with either Dromedary Twist or Melting - Makèz. The house elements from those tracks make Still Talking to You sound house-like.

Additionally, for SW9 9SL and Silky, Buttery, Smooth - Kareem Ali, the bass textures are similar and the keys harmonize well, so the bass mix is done instantaneously rather than gradually for the mashup.

P.S I am listening this mix now, I wish I had played each track longer.

Track list

https://open.spotify.com/album/6PcNWnUdQfzVeQiZjSkgUh?si=-UHf6rNgR0O9jbkAqtnhxA

Equipment Used

• Serato DJ Pro
• Pioneer DDJ FLX4