THC DJ mix feature - Top Hat Culture #022 EDM Sessions by DJ Santafeparadox (Genre: Deep)

We like it that deep is back, don't you? There's a lot of debate going around about what should be classified as deep house and what shouldn't. Our very own resident says screw genre debates and let's make it about the music, and quite frankly... We agree! Fresh off the press as always, we present to you Deep Not House!

As always our links:

www.facebook.com/tophatculture
www.facebook.com/santafeparadox
www.youtube.com/user/tophatculture
www.mixcloud.com/santafeparadox
www.soundcloud.com/santafeparadox

Much love to all those who love music, 
Top Hat Culture Crew  

THC's South African DJ Feature #2 - SimStar (Genre: Deep)

South Africa has plenty of talent, and SimStar is no exception. Deep grooves with plenty of vibe, delectably put together.

A little about SimStar in her own words:

"One of the freshest, most delectably decadent, femme DJ’s recently returned to South African shores has to be the booty-shaking, vibe-creatin’ and sister jam slamming Simstar!

“I’ve been Djing for the last 6 years, self taught for the first three on Technics 1210s,” explains the effervescent rising rockette.

Not being content with mediocrity, Simstar embarked on a mission of self exploration to feel the good vibrations of London Town’s subterranean, underground, dance soul in 2009.

“Seeing all the major influences in my life as I was growing up, performing right in front of me, led me to a deep and lifelong passion for underground dance music,” enthuses Simstar, the words dripping from her lips and her eyes sparkling with an unmistakable passion that is sure to set fire to dance floors across the country.

During her time in London Simstar didn’t allow the grass to grow under her feet. The aspiring student of mixology went to The London Sound Academy where she was taught the art of mixing on CDJ’S by the legendary UK. DJ, Producer and Promoter, Buster Bennet.

“I then proceeded to play at various private parties across London,” enthuses Simstar. “I also played alongside Larry Tee at the infamous Shaba Daba events at club Avalon and at The Raving Buddha in West London.”

On the young sensations’ return to South Africa at the end of 2011 Simstar immediately set about establishing herself in the local underground scene.

And with a star-aligned helping of serendipity she was invited to demonstrate her DJ skills to local audiences – for the first time in three years – during an off the cuff set at AREIA Dance Festival, an annual gathering of like-minded beat –driven souls in Mozambique.

This led to Simstar being asked by the renowned Ricco Dex to play her booty shaking beats during the entire festival, alongside SA DJs, producers, remixers and self confessed music lovers, Mark Stent, MissRed, Thalia, Doctor Stone, The Chad, DJ Calculus, The Mon and Ru – B.

She has also signed with the amazing Diva's on Decks, so keep your ears and eyes open for the blond-rocking beat chick as she continues to rip up dance floors and break down party doors all across the country .

For bookings and info email :bookings@divasondecks.co.za"

Listen, share and enjoy!

 As always our links:

www.facebook.com/tophatculture
www.facebook.com/santafeparadox
www.youtube.com/user/tophatculture
www.mixcloud.com/santafeparadox
www.soundcloud.com/santafeparadox

Much love to all those who love music, 

Top Hat Culture Crew  

DJ mix Showcase - Santafeparadox (Genre: Various)

Nice and tidy don't you think? Over 5 hours of pure musical bliss from our very own resident DJ Santafeparadox. Ranging from Trap to Deep House to Dirty Dutch but with a melodic musical consistency throughout, there's something here for everybody. Listen, share and enjoy. Please feel free to share your thoughts!

 As always our links:

www.facebook.com/tophatculture
www.facebook.com/santafeparadox
www.youtube.com/user/tophatculture
www.mixcloud.com/santafeparadox
www.soundcloud.com/santafeparadox

Much love to all those who love music, 

Top Hat Culture Crew  

THC DJ Mix Feature - Santafeparadox episode 20 #progressive #dirty #electro

Practice makes perfect, and that's exactly what Santafeparadox has been doing. His latest installment is yet again filled with bass thumping goodness and most definitely pleasurable to the ears. If the genre is up your alley this one is definitely for you. Listen, share and enjoy!

As always our links:

www.facebook.com/tophatculture
www.facebook.com/santafeparadox
www.youtube.com/user/tophatculture
www.mixcloud.com/santafeparadox
www.soundcloud.com/santafeparadox

Much love to all those who love music,Top Hat Culture Crew  

THC Artist DJ Mix Feature - Gabriel and Dresden (Genre: Trance/Electro)

Not only do they mix exceedingly well, but Gabriel and Dresden have been at the absolute forefront of production for many many years. They have released hit after hit, including the famous "Tracking Treasure Down" and are always worth listening to. And today we have a little gem on our hands, an hour of cutting edge pure musical bliss. And not to forget the free download this one comes along with, makes it an absolute winner. Listen and enjoy.

As always our links:

www.facebook.com/tophatculture
www.facebook.com/santafeparadox
www.youtube.com/user/tophatculture
www.mixcloud.com/santafeparadox
www.soundcloud.com/santafeparadox

Much love to all those who love music,
Santafeparadox ( Top Hat Culture crew )

THC's Song of the day #7 Tracking Acid Down - Tiesto vs Gabriel and Dresden (Santafeparadox mashup) Genre: Electro

I am slowly finding my way back into the outer realms of production, and this is my first attempt at a mashup. The track that made me fall in love with house, coupled with some fresh Tiesto makes this a real banger. Have a listen! Free .WAV copy available for download on Soundcloud!

Our links as always:

www.facebook.com/santafeparadox
@Santafeparadox
www.tophatculture.blogspot.com
santafeparadox@gmail.com

Santafeparadox mix #17 - Spring Carnival Live Set #deep #tech #house #2013 *FREE DL + Tracklist*

My CDJ set from Spring Carnival, recorded 2013.09.01

Tracklist:

1. Paper aeroplane - Francesco Rossi
2. Detroit calling - Pleasurekraft
3. People say - Nic Fanciulli
4. The gettup - Eats everything
5. French 75 - Leftwing
6. Move on - Leonardo Glovibes
7. Censored - Veerus
8. Vanishing point - Dusky
9. La fique - Robosonic
10. Let's groove - George Morel
11. Got a feeling - Pleasurekraft
12. House is house - Hector Couto
13. Cool - Ben Pearce
14. Girl - Steve Bone
15. If you go away - Rebeat
16. Cruel summer - Jimmy Choon
17. Desert City - Sako Isoyan

Our links as always:

www.facebook.com/santafeparadox
@Santafeparadox
www.tophatculture.blogspot.com
santafeparadox@gmail.com

DJ Santafepardox mix #16 - Easy vocals and thick beats (Genre: Deep)

My CDJ mix recorded on 2013.08.26

1 santos devana – centos cigarettes
2 in the many – sofa ensemble
3 dave mayer and ebbo riginal – your story
4 no details – Andrew T
5 Sleaz – beautiful
6 work the week – nic fancuilli
7 Melanchronic – moodymanc
8 in the night – blondish
9 Moment – lee george

Like? Follow for a follow

www.facebook.com/santafeparadox
www.tophatculture.blogspot.com (My music blog)
@santafeparadox

If you'd like a feature on the blog please send a link with some tunes and drop me an email at santafeparadox@gmail.com

Santafeparadox's deep house DJ set Durban July 2013

My CDJ rehash of my live set as performed at the Durban July 2013 recorded 2013.08.10, part two of two.

1. Only for tonight - Totally extinct dinosaurs
2. Electricity - Annabel
3. Beg - Hot since 82
4. The Giver - Duke Dumont
5. Real - Gorgon City
6. Mainline - Tensnake

www.facebook.com/santafeparadox
www.tophatculture.blogspot.com
santafeparadox@gmail.com
@santafeparadox ‪#‎santafeparadox‬ ‪#‎tophatculture‬

THC's South African guest DJ Feature #1 - Mikey Laing (Deep House)

Well make that another series then, because showcasing local talent and good music is of utmost importance to us at Top Hat Culture.

To kick us off...

Mikey Laing - 6 feet deeper mix (Deep House)

Followed by a short clip of Mikey performing live at Top Hat Culture #3!

A little bit about Mikey Laing from the man himself:

"I first found a love for music at a very young age, always borrowing my parents old records to listen to in the quiet of my own room.

This passion for music blossomed in high school when I took music as a subject.

Learning to play the drums, classical guitar and a little piano improved my ability to read & write music, as well as identify sounds and keys in various pieces of music without having to read the musical notes.

After experimenting with many types of sounds I eventually fell in love with House music, in particular the deeper sounds of House.

During my first year at University I developed an interest in mixing music and electronic music production, which ultimately fueled my desire to pursue DJ'ing as an interest.

Having a fairly sound music background (theory and practical) enables me to be versatile in terms of mixing as well as experimenting with various sounds in different environments.

I am part owner of a small production company called Energy Productions.

www.energy-productions.co.za

Both myself and my business partner, DJ Welkin are very versatile and frequently take various genres of music to different dance floor environments.

@ryan-welkin-hudson

I have featured on 2 internet radio stations namely TwinFX Radio as well as Sensations Radio.FM which both broadcast internationally on a weekly basis.

www.facebook.com/TwinFXSA?fref=ts

www.facebook.com/SensationsRadio.FM?fref=ts

I have featured at various night clubs and underground events alongside the following reputable international and local artists:

Mark Knight (UK)
Sarah Main (Ibiza)
Anne Savage (UK)
Justin Time (UK)
Protoculture
Coco Loco
Dakin Auret
Quintin Christian (UK)
Trickski (GER)

Mi-Casa
Shadow Club (CPT)
Pimp Squad (Guy Herman & Jon S)
Ian Skene (CPT)
T-Factor (CPT)
James Damian
Iain Mcullum
Green Junior
Psy Andy
Alistair Lundall
Will Vandal
Kingpin
Bhashkar
Cruzen
Tarantism
Ron Rowley
Chef
Funky B
Welkin
Spin Doctor 

For booking please email me through Soundcloud, Facebook or my Energy-Productions website:

www.facebook.com/mikey.laing1

For the love of house music !"


Listen while the upload is still there, share and enjoy!

As always our links for more of all things music:

www.facebook.com/tophatculture
www.facebook.com/santafeparadox (My personal DJ page)
www.youtube.com/user/tophatculture
www.mixcloud.com/santafeparadox
www.soundcloud.com/santafeparadox

Much love to all those who love music,
Santafeparadox ( Top Hat Culture crew )

THC's Song of the day #3 Genre: Electro

Showing some respect to local vocals and international beats, today's song of the day is a real club banger released for FREE download by The Pooty Club Records. Been closely following the mentioned record label, and if you like this song you should definitely take a look at them too.

Die Antwoord - Dis is Why I'm Hot (BoxInBox Remix)



As always our links for more of all things music:

Twitter: @Santafepardox
www.facebook.com/tophatculture
www.facebook.com/santafeparadox (My personal DJ page)
www.youtube.com/user/tophatculture
www.mixcloud.com/santafeparadox
www.soundcloud.com/santafeparadox

Much love to all those who love music,
Santafeparadox ( Top Hat Culture crew )

THC's resident DJ mix #deep house by SFP

It is a holiday in most western countries all over the world today, so keeping with the chilled theme of the day I present to you a mix by our very own DJ Santafeparadox. As far as Soundcloud goes this mix has definitely been the favourite by far so give it a listen, strictly deep house only.

Enjoy!





As always our links for more of all things music:

Twitter: @Santafepardox
www.facebook.com/tophatculture
www.facebook.com/santafeparadox (My personal DJ page)
www.youtube.com/user/tophatculture
www.mixcloud.com/santafeparadox
www.soundcloud.com/santafeparadox

Much love to all those who love music,
Santafeparadox ( Top Hat Culture crew )

THC's DJ Weapon #1

Trying something new, so this marks the kickoff of a new series that you (and me) as a DJ can use to make our lives more awesome in general. Whether it be a tip, song you can use or some plain old advice this will be your weekly source of information. Things I am finding out myself on the journey of being a DJ, I fully believe that you can never stop learning!

Today we start off with a song, let's face it the way your mind works and the way your average listener thinks does not collaborate well. At all. Therefore whether you like it or not, if you're just starting out...

YOU MUST PLAY AT LEAST SOME COMMERCIAL MUSIC!

I know, I bloody well hate it but you have to. People like to know what they hear. And a nice way of doing this is finding a remix of a popular song. Or an underground beat with a mainstream artist performing on it, which you are way less likely to find. But be careful, make sure that it's even better than the original and is something special. There are millions of remixes, but the good ones are very rare.

So this leads us to our first song:

Some Moombathon I was lucky enough to stumble upon today, always nice as a DJ to find mainstream artists with some banger remixes going on... To keep himself, and the crowd happy :D

I present to you...

Justin Timberlake vs Snoop Lion - NoStrawberryAllowed (Bee Bootleg)

https://soundcloud.com/ladybeemusic/tustin-jimberlake-vs-lnoop

Check it out! Free download too!

As always our links for more of all things music:

www.facebook.com/tophatculture
www.facebook.com/santafeparadox (My personal DJ page)
www.youtube.com/user/tophatculture
www.mixcloud.com/santafeparadox
www.soundcloud.com/santafeparadox

Much love to all those who love music,
Santafeparadox ( Top Hat Culture crew )