Does anyone buy mix cds anymore? Are they even relevant with the internet available at our fingertips? The acclaimed
DJ Kicks series by K7 records was out way before people even had a notion of creating a mix and putting it online (I remember buying my first
DJ Kicks mix by Carl Craig-still kicks like a MULE!). Now we have access to hundreds of thousands of mixes available online from websites such as Resident Advisor, Soundcloud and. FACT. Soundcloud has even had the temerity over the last few years to make Myspace sound awlful (and even less relevant) with it's easy access and usage and superior sound quality.
However, you just can't beat a quality mix, whatever format you choose to access it through. Wolf and Lamb and Soul Clap have become hot properties of late, and with them being chosen to mix the next
DJ Kicks series, it gave them an opportunity to showcase their mix of disco, funk, soul and hip-hop influences brought together for some serious stripped down slow sensual house music.
Using 27 tracks could be daunting to some who feel over the course of a 70 minute mix is too much 'fucking about' but this actually works in their favour as it really does display their ability as selectors, DJs and producers to create an excellent mix. I'm sure it is far more daunting to create a mix with money behind it than just tape one from a DJ set and bang it up on Soundcloud.
The mix has been available for a couple of weeks. Pick it up
here.
Below is two of my favourite cuts off the release for your enjoyment and pleasure.
Nicolas Jaar-
Can't See What Is Burning There
No Regular Play-
Takin' U Back
