A few tracks played by myself at the top of the show before going into an incredible mix by DJ PLATURN from the Oakland Faders, who has put together one of the best mixtapes I have heard in a long time - constructed using a heap of acapella's, loops, and effects. The mix was originally made for San Francisco clothing label Mixerfriendly, and they describe the mix as follows:

This CD showcases what you can expect from a DJ Platurn live show: A wide variety of hip-hop, funk, reggae, breaks, old-school cuts, and blend routines all expertly mixed like a real DJ should, and topped off with just the right scratches to complement the music. It's a throwback to the wide array of skills that used to be expected of DJs, and it's a display of deep crates, serious music knowledge, and real skills. Like all great mixtapes from the past, this one is timeless.

DJ Platurn is making his way over to Australia next month, and Groove Therapy will be hosting a show for the Sydney leg of his tour at Melt Bar on Friday 14th May - A night of classic and oldschool Hip Hop, featuring support from local DJ's Blaze, Mathmatics, Ology, Naiki, and Frenzie.
More info on DJ Platurn www.djplaturn.com / www.mixerfriendly.com

• Kurtis Blow - Party Time (Mercury)
• Destiny In Time Band - Dance (BBE)
• Stephanie Mills - Put your body in it (20th Century Fox)
• Breakestra - Dark Clouds Rain Soul [Dub Version] (Strut)
• Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band - Apache (MGM)
• Crown Heights Affair - The Rock Is Hot (De-Lite)
• Flakes - Sugar Frosted Lover [Instrumental] (Magic Disc)
• * Salsoul Orchestra – Ooh I love it [love break]
• * Soul Searchers – Ashley’s Roachclip [platurn rework]
• * Eric B & Rakim – Paid In Full [Platurn Rework]
• * Ofra Haza – Im Nin’alu [Platurn Rework]
• * Nu-Mark vs. Dennis Edwards – Imagine Not Looking Any Further [Platurn Blend]
• * Pleasure Web – Music Man [Platurn Rework]
• * Fred Wesley & The J.Bs – More Peas [Platurn Rework]
• * Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – Superrappin’ [Platurn Rework]
• * Grand Wizard Theodore & The Fantastic Romantic 5 – Can I Get A Soul Clap “Fresh Out The Pack” [Platurn Rework]
• * Indeep – Last Night A DJ Saved My Life [Platurn Blend]
• * Señor Coconut – Trans-Europe Express
• * Kraftwerk – Musique Non-Stop]
• * Nina Simone – Sinnerman [Platurn Rework]
• * A Tribe Called Quest – Electric Relaxation [Remix]
• Shin Shimokawa of Death Comet Crew - Lo Hide (Delic)

* Guest mix from DJ PLATURN

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