MOODYMANN – VARIOUS: DJ Kicks

About

Following a year that saw the 50th entry in the long-running series released to wide acclaim, DJ-Kicks returns in 2016 another landmark edition. Iconic Detroit DJ and producer Moodymann is at the helm for his first ever multi-artist DJ mix compilation. Born Kenny Dixon Jr., Moodymann is a one-of-a-kind electronic music icon, hailing from, and wholly synonymous with the Motor City. He is an outspoken, impossibly charismatic artist who has been putting a distinctive and soulful stamp on house and techno since the early 90s. Melting together jazz, funk, soul, blues and rock in captivating ways, he is responsible for some of electronic music’s most definitive tracks, EPs and LPs on labels like Planet E, Peacefrog and his own KDJ and Mahogani Music imprints. As able to serve up the sweetest and most sensual sounds as he is the darkest and most depraved grooves, his own unique voice and stream of conscious musings infuse expertly sought-out samples for music that is decisively alive and authentic.

Moodymann’s DJ sets are the stuff of legend. Often playing with his face hidden, Dixon eschews ubiquitous hits in favor of bringing the listener into his personal musical environment. He is not afraid to get on the mic, to speak his mind and to go against the grain. His unpredictable, esoteric sets are invariably treasure troves full of musical gems: some familiar, some unheard, and consistently surprising. And that’s what makes him such a perfect fit with DJ-Kicks, a series that invites contributors to indulge their inner most passions for an intimate listening experience.
Across 75 minutes and 30 tracks, Moodymann does not disappoint: despite being a notorious vinyl fetishist, Dixon’s aim is to present music of quality, not to one-up fellow collectors. Rather than serving up ridiculously rare or hard-to-find records, he instead focuses on creating a libidinous, blues-drenched mood that takes in heart-breaking soul, gorgeous hip-hop and love-fuelled house. In addition to cuts from his own creative circle, the mix features 11 exclusive Moodymann edits. Like everything Kenny Dixon Jr. touches, DJ-Kicks showcases the taste, skill, and soul of a dance music original.

Tracklisting

A1 Yaw (2)– Where Will You Be
Written-By, Producer [Produced By] – Khari Lemue*, Yaw Agyeman

A2 Flying Lotus Feat. Andreya Triana– Tea Leaf Dancers
Edited By – Moodymann
Featuring – Andreya Triana
Written-By, Producer, Performer – Flying Lotus

A3 Les Sins– Grind
Edited By – Moodymann
Producer – Les Sins

B1 Noir & Haze– Around (Solomun Vox)
Composed By – René Kristensen
Edited By – Moodymann
Producer, Arranged By – Haze, Noir
Remix – Solomun
Written-By, Performer – Haze

B2 Julien Dyne Feat. Mara TK– Stained Glass Fresh Frozen
Featuring – Mara TK
Producer – Julien Dyne
Written-By – Julien Dyne, Lewis Mccallum*, Mara TK

B3 Jitwam– Keepyourbusinesstoyourself
Written-By, Producer – Jitwam

C1 Dopehead– Guttah Guttah
Producer – Nick Speed
Written-By – M. Luke*, N. Wiz

C2 Talc– Robot’s Return (Modern Sleepover Part 2)
Edited By – Moodymann
Written-By, Producer – Knight*, Thomson*

C3 Peter Digital Orchestra– Jeux De Langues
Edited By – Moodymann
Written-By – Pierre Troël*

C4 Jai Paul– BTSTU
Edited By – Moodymann
Written-By – Jai Paul

D1 Beady Belle– When My Anger Starts To Cry
Composed By – Beate S. Lech*, Marius Reksjo*
Edited By – Moodymann
Producer – Beady Belle
Written-By – Beate S. Lech*

D2 Daniel Bortz– Cuz You’re The One
Edited By – Moodymann
Written-By, Producer – Daniel Bortz

D3 Joeski Feat. Jesante– How Do I Go On
Edited By – Moodymann
Featuring – Jesante
Written-By, Producer – Joeski

E1 Nightmares On Wax– Les Nuits
Written-By – Sebastian*, Sebastian*, Boone*
Written-By, Producer – Evelyn*, Taylor-Firth*

E2 SLF* & Merkin– Tag Team Triangle
Edited By – Moodymann
Performer – Shawn Clarke
Producer – Mike Butler (2), Stephane Lefrancois
Written-By – Mike Butler (2), Shawn Clarke, Stephane Lefrancois

E3 Lady Alma– It’s House Music
Producer – Lady Alma, Osunlade, Rob Paine
Written-By – Alma Horton, Osunlade

F1 Tirogo– Disco Maniac
Written-By – Tirogo

F2 Kings Of Tomorrow Feat. April (20)– Fall For You (Sandy Rivera’s Classic Mix)
Edited By – Moodymann
Featuring – April (20)
Producer – Sandy Rivera
Written-By – April Morgan, Sandy Rivera

F3 Soulful Session, Lynn Lockamy– Hostile Takeover
Producer, Arranged By – Schooly
Written-By – Lynn Lockamy