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SAN FRAN

Dimitri From Paris : Get Down With The Philly Sound

Dimitri From Paris-35 min of Philly Sound PROMO by bbemusic


Dimitri From Paris presents Get Down With The Philly Sound

CD1:

1. Teddy Pendergrass - You Can't Hide From Yourself
2. Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend
3. Philly Devotions - Hurt So Bad
4. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Bad Luck pt. 1 & 2
5. The Jacksons - Living Together
6. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Tell The World How I Feel About 'Cha Baby
7. John Davis & The Monster Orchestra - Night and Day
8. Carl Bean - I Was Born This Way
9. The Trammps - The Night The Lights Went Out
10. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - The Love I Lost
11. Charles Mann - Do It Again
12. Teddy Pendergrass - The More I Get, The More I Want
13. T.J.M. - I Don’t Need No Music

CD2:

1. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - The Love I Lost (Dimitri from Paris Super Disco Blend)
2. Philly Devotions - Hurt So Bad (Dimitri from Paris Super Disco Blend)
3. The Jacksons - Living Together (a Dimitri from Paris Disco Re-Edit)
4. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Bad Luck (a Dimitri from Paris Disco Re-Edit)
5. Teddy Pendergrass - The More I Get, The More I Want (Dimitri from Paris Super Disco Blend)
6. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Tell The World How I Feel About 'Cha Baby (a DfP Disco Re-Edit)
7. Teddy Pendergrass - You Can’t Hide From Yourself (Dimitri from Paris Super Disco Blend)
8. Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend (Dimitri from Paris Super Disco Blend)
9. The Trammps - The Night The Lights Went Out (a Dimitri from Paris Disco Re-Edit)

Japan Only Bonus CD:
1. Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - The Love I lost ALT
2. Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - The Love I lost LOST GROOVE
3. Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - The Love I lost INST
4. Teddy Pendergrass-You can't hide CLUB EDIT
5. Teddy Pendergrass-You can't hide INST
6. Philly Devotions - Hurt So Bad Crooze Groove
7. Philly Devotions - Hurt So Bad Main Inst
8. Teddy Pendergrass - The more I want 12inch
9. Teddy Pendergrass - The more I want INST
10. Eddie Kendricks - He's a friend INST

Vinyl Part 1:
Side A
Harold Mevlin & The Blue Notes - "The Love I Lost" (Dimitri From Paris Super Disco Blend)
Side B
Philly Devotions - "Hurt So Bad" (Dimitri From Paris Crooze Groove)
Side C
Eddie Kendricks - "He's A Friend" (Dimitri From Paris Super Disco Blend, 12" version)
Side D
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - "Bad Luck" (A Dimitri From Paris disco re-edit)

Vinyl Part 2:
Side A
Teddy Pendergrass - You Can't Hide From Yourself (Dimitri from Paris Super Disco Blend)
Side B
The Jacksons - Living Together (Dimitri from Paris Disco Re-Edit)
Side C
Philly Devotions - Hurt So Bad (Dimitri from Paris Super Disco Blend)
Side D
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - The Love I Lost (Dimitri from Paris The Lost Groove)

Vinyl Part 3:
Side A
Teddy Pendergrass - The More I Get, the More I Want [DFP Dj Friendly Super Disco Blend]
Side B
The Trampps - The Night the Lights Went Out (A DFP Disco Re-Edit)
Side C
Teddy Pendergrass - You Can't Hide From Yourself (DFP Special Disco Version)
Side D
Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - Tell the World How I Feel About 'Cha Baby [A DFP Disco Re-Edit]

Vinyl Part 4:
Mixes from Tom Moulton, John Morales, Danny Krivit
Tracklisting TBC

SAN FRAN IN THE HOUSE - FALL 09 MIX SESSION PART 1

DJ SAN FRAN IN THE HOUSE - FALL 09 MIX SESSION by djsanfran

SAN FRAN IN THE HOUSE - FALL 09 MIX SESSION - PART 1

http://www.djsanfran.com/audio/djsanfran-sanfraninthehouse-part1.mp3

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TRACKLISTING

1. Earth, Wind & Fire – Fantasy (Blaze DJ Edit)
2. Jackson 5 – Body Language (Do The Lovedance)
3. Whitney Houston – Million Dollar Bill
4. Loleatta Holloway – We’re Getting Stronger (The Longer We Stay Together)
5. Marc Evans – Tonight’s The Night (Miguel Migs Remix)
6. Barbara Tucker – I Get Lifted (The Bar Dub)
7. Ultra Nate – Show Me (MAW Wild Dub)
8. Lisa Stansfield – Little Bit of Heaven (Roach Motel Dub)
9. Osunlade feat. Maiya James – Same Thing (Atjazz Floor Dub)
10. Fish Go Deep – Final Tide (Charles Webster Vocal)
11. Studio Apartment feat. AK – Beautiful Sunrise (Quentin Harris Pocahontas Dub)
12. Funky Green Dogs – Fired Up (Danny Tenaglia Twilo Edit)
13. Bjork – Isobel (Dim's Enchanted Forest Mix)
14. Janet Jackson – When I Think Of You (Heller & Farley Project Mix)
15. DJ Gregory – And (Kerri Chandler Remix)
16.Lil’ Louis – French Kiss (Original Mix)
17. Michelle Weeks & Dawn Tallman feat. Laquana Jones - We’re Gonna Make It (DJ Spen Mix)
18. Marshall Jefferson vs DJ JRS – Move Your Body (The House Up Groove Mix)

A DJ SAN FRAN non-stop mix.

For Promotional Use Only.

SAN FRAN IN THE MIX - AFROTRANSIT AUGUST 7, 2008

This is the 3rd and final part of the 3 mixes I made as guest DJ on Nik Red's Afrotransit show this summer. Listen and enjoy!

http://www.djsanfran.com/audio/djsanfran-afrotransit2008-08-07.mp3

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Tracklisting:

01. Jill Scott - Golden (Quentin Harris Remix)
02. Karen Ramirez - Looking For Love (Kevin Yost Fate's Calling Mix)
03. Leela James - Good Time (Jihad Muhammad & Blaze Vocal)
04. Monday Michiru - Don't (Casamena Living Room Mix)
05. MAW feat. Vikter Duplaix - The Real World (Ritual Mix)
06. Quentin Harris presents Cordell McClary - Traveling (Original Unreleased Mix)
07. Floetry - I Want U (Yoruba Soul Mix)
08. Nu Colours - Desire (Masters At Work Dub 3)
09. Sunkids featuring Chance - Rescue Me (MAW Unreleased Mix)
10. SUMO feat. Clarisse Muvemba - Nini (San Fran's Disco Anthem Re-Edit Parts 1 +2)

SAN FRAN IN THE MIX - AFROTRANSIT JULY 31, 2008

This is the 2nd of 3 mixes I made as guest DJ on Nik Red's Afrotransit show this summer. Enjoy!

http://www.djsanfran.com/audio/djsanfran-afrotransit2008-07-31.mp3

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Tracklisting:

01. Sun Palace - Rude Movements
02. Incognito - Step Aside
03. SOULHEAD - YOU CAN DO THAT worked by REEL PEOPLE
04. Soul II Soul - Back To Life (MAW 12" Mix)
05. Afefe Iku - Mirror Dance
06. PUSHIM - Like A Sunshine, My Memory (EOL Mix)
07. Jephte Guillaume presents AK - Shinin' Your Way (Blaze with Jihad Muhammad Mix)
08. Stevie Wonder - For Your Love (Casamena Living Room Mix)
09. Raheem DeVaughn - You (Darryl James & Fred McFarlane DFA 12" Vox)
10. Shaun Escoffery - Days Like This (Spen & Karizma 12" Mix)
11. STUDIO APARTMENT feat. Blaze - The Rising Sun (Muthafunkaz Sun Rising 12" Mix)

SAN FRAN IN THE MIX - AFROTRANSIT MAY 29, 2008

Heya folks!

This is the first of 3 new guest mixes that I did on the Afrotransit show.

As always, please let me know what you think: sanfrandisco (at) gmail dot com

peace and love,

SAN FRAN // DJSNFRN

*****

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DJ San Fran In The Mix Live : Afrotransit May 29, 2008

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Tracklisting:

01. Carly Simon - Why (12" Version)
02. A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum (12" 'Why' Edit)
03. Sister Sledge - Reach Your Peak (12" Promo Version)
04. John Davis & The Monster Orchestra - Bourgie Bourgie
05. Loose Joints - Is It All Over My Face? (Female Vocal)
06. Cerrone feat. Jocelyn Brown - Hooked On You (Dim's Old School of Disco Mix)
07. James Brown - Sunny (Funkmaster JB vs Funkmaster JS Hardboiled Mix)
08. A Hundred Birds - Love and Happiness
09. Jill Scott - Hate On Me (Quentin Harris Remix)
10. Raw Artistic Soul feat. Ursula Rucker - The Light (Ralf Gum + Crisp Late Night Light)
11. Dennis Ferrer - Church Lady (Rocco Late Night Mix)
12. Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own (Alix Alvarez Remix)
13. Peven Everett - Sexy Make Up (Tarantulaz Remix)
14. UPZ - Mundo Infantile (Rasmus Faber Journey Into The Deep)
15. STUDIO APARTMENT - Found Him (feat. Monique Bingham)
16. Yasuko Agawa - Voo Doo (Rasmus Faber Remix)

TURN IT UP + PLAY LOUD.

DECADANCE : HOTTER THAN JULY! - July 18, 2008

Hey party people!!

It's time for the next edition of DECADANCE :
"HOTTER THAN JULY"!!!

On Friday, July 18, 2008, we're mixing it up, spinning all your hot hits for the summertime from the 70's, 80's and 90's. We have so much great music that we couldn't limit things to just one decade this time!!

We're encouraging everyone to dress up in their favourite summertime outfits: get out those short shorts and tube tops!

Music will be provided by resident DECADANCE DJs Nik Red & San Fran. Plus, the fabulous Ill Na Na will be making a return to the stage for a hot performance. Here's a video of their performance of Vogue from 90's DECADANCE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IchKVr20V0I

Here's another video from our last party to get you in the mood:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u59T4u6gmy8

Check the official Facebook invite page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=32086924136

See you on the dancefloor!!

xo,

San Fran

*****

DECADANCE : HOTTER THAN JULY!

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008

All your red-hot summertime hits
from the 70's, 80's & 90's to the 00's

w/ DJs NIK RED & SAN FRAN

plus special guests
ILL NA NA

and Surprises all night long!

Be prepared to sweat and feel the heat!!

Style of Dress : Summer Fresh to Campiness Best!

Prizes for : Best Runway, Best dress, Hottest summer Dance!

At
Goodhandy's
120 Church st.
$7 Cover
www.goodhandys.com

LAST DANCE - DJ San Fran @ CIRCA!

SUNDAY, JUNE 29th
CiRCA & PRIDE TORONTO PRESENT:

LAST
DANCE

The Official
PRIDE TORONTO
Closing Party

Sunday, June 29th
126 John St (Just South of Richmond)
View Google map + get directions

MAIN ROOM:

RuPaul

Trans-X - "Living on Video"
Adam Joseph
DJ Billy Carroll (NYC)
DJ Jamal
Performance by Christabel

BALLROOM:
Dance Yourself to Death (live)
Denise Benson
Cozmic Cat
DJ Fierce Helder
DJ Katey

SKYY CINEMA LOUNGE:
Ignite! - Blockorama after party
DJ Nik Red
DJ Carma
DJ San Fran
DJ Kani
DEADLEE (live)

WASHROOM BAR:
Alterna-Queer Stage After Party
Gangbang DJ's Countess Christsmasher
and Andrew Awesome
DJ Triple-X
Miss Guy (NYC)
Leif

For table reservation and bottle service:
bottleservice@circatoronto.com

Extended service to 4:00 AM
19+ event

Tickets:
First 500 - $20
Advanced - $25
More at the door

Ticketweb: www.ticketweb.ca

Tickets also available at Priape and the CiRCA booth on Church St.

DJ San Fran In The Mix Live: January 26, 2008 - Part 2

Heya folks!

At long last (as promised), we finally have part 2 of the mix from January 26, 2008.

Part 2 is an extended mix for the big rooms, with a blend of House, Dance and Electro grooves.
Crank it to 10 and boogie on down.

p.s. Track #2 of the mix (My Washing Machine) contains coarse language and may be considered NSFW (not safe for work). I thought I'd let you know that in case you're around sensitive ears. Listener discretion is advised.

As always, please let me know what you think: sanfrandisco (at) gmail dot com

peace and love,

DJ San Fran

*****

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DJ San Fran In The Mix Live : January 26, 2008 Part 2 - 128 kpbs MP3

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Tracklisting:

01. DJ Sneak feat. Bear Who? - Fix My Sink (Basement Jaxx Work That Sink Dub)
02. SIKK - My Washing Machine (Bini & Martini Fu**king Machine Mix)
03. The Rapture - Sister Saviour (Tiefschwarz Mix)
04. Missy Elliott - Pass That Dutch (The Scumfrog Mix)
05. P. Diddy feat. Kelis - Let's Get Ill (Deep Dish Mix)
06. Kelly Rowland - Work (Freemasons Club Mix)
07. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music (Jody Den Broeder Club Mix)
08. Britney Spears - Piece Of Me (Bimbo Jones Club Mix)
09. Mason - Exceeder
10. Faithless - Insomnia (Tommy Trash Remix)
11. Electric Six - Danger! High Voltage (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)
12. Who Da Funk - Shiny Disco Balls (Main Mix)
13. Junior Jack - Da Hype
14. Sucker DJ's - It's Gotta Be
15. Kelis - Milkshake (Tom Neville Mix)
16. Bodyrockers - I Like The Way (Tom Neville Touch My Body Mix)
17. The Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control (Soulwax Nite Version)
18. Tribal Kings vs 3rd Face - Canto Della Liberta (Vandalism Remix)
19. Fish Go Deep - The Cure and the Cause (The Cube Guys Vocal Mix)
20. Mr. V & Miss Patty - Da Bump (Ame Original Mix)
21. Dennis Ferrer - Touched The Sky (The For Isolators Only Stereophonic Dub Version)
22. DJ Gregory - Attend 1 (Yass Remix)

**IN** MONDAYS AT THE RAQ - April 14, 2008

IN MONDAYS @ THE RAQ! FULL SCHEDULE

This is the new INdustry night dedicated to those who work so hard on the weekends!

Arts,fashion, music and service industry folks can come and chill in a laid back yet elegant venue complete with Brunswick tables, 4 fireplaces, a huge patio, and delicious appetizers.

**IN** boasts a rotating lineup of Toronto’s finest djs spinning a fresh new mix of funk, soul, house, rare groove , disco and classic hiphop. DJ Cozmic Cat is the music curator and your host.

**IN** offers 1/2 price pool all night, Heineken and Corona drink specials and no cover.
opening night djs ANDY CAPP..MIKE TULL..and your host COZMIC CAT

FULL CALENDAR:

APRIL 07:: DALIA , SPLATTERMONKEY

APRIL 14:: MATT MEDLEY, DJ SAN FRAN

APRIL 21:: ANDREW ALLSGOOD, BENJAMIN BOLES

APRIL 28:: GENERAL ECLECTIC, J-RA

MAY 5:: MAGGY thUMP (PHILLY), MIKE TULL

MAY 12:: JOHN FOX, TED DANCIN’

MAY 19::NIK RED, TNT

MAY 26:: ROSINA KAZI, DJ NUMERIC

JUNE 02:: SANDY DeALMEIDA, SPLATTERMONKEY

Also featuring Cozmic Cat as host and DJ

90's DECADANCE - performance by Ryan G. Hinds

90's DECADANCE - Saturday, March 15, 2008

get the doc martens polished, the plaid shirts ironed and the posse grrl earrings shined up!

Decedance 90s has arrived!

DJ NIK RED
DJ SAN FRAN

++ Milo de Milo
++ IL NA NA
++ Ryan G Hinds
++ Special Guests

bringing you hot 90s grooves
++ hot prizes

a hot sweaty sexy party dedicated to all the dizzying highs (and lows!) of the 1990's

Prizes for
best B-Boy Stance
best Grunge Look
++ 90s trivia

$5 all nite long

DJ San Fran In The Mix Live : January 28, 2008 - Part 1

Hello folks!

I know it's been quite a while, but at long last I have a new mix for you all to download.
This mix is taken live from my most recent gig, and I'm very proud of it. It's a pretty long mix, so I'll be posting it in 2 different parts. The first right now, and the second will be uploaded later in the month.

Part One of the mix takes you on a bit of a journey, from electro to disco to deep and dubby House. Play it loud, and I hope you enjoy! As always, please let me know what you think: sanfrandisco (at) gmail dot com

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DJ San Fran In The Mix Live : January 28, 2008 Part 1 - 128 kpbs MP3

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Tracklisting:

01. Scissor Sisters - Take Me Out (Live at the BBC)
02. Martin Solveig - Rocking Music (Tom Newman Remix)
03. Metro Area - Machine Vibes
04. Le Tigre - Deceptacon (DFA Remix)
05. Feist - Sealion (Chromeo Remix//SFD Re-Touch)
06. Major Swellings - Mann Grot
07. Chaka Khan - Fate (Tynneterje Edit)
08. Diana Ross - Love Hangover (Joey Negro Remix)
09. Todd Terje - Bodies (Prins Thomas Orgasmatron)
10. The Coachouse Rhythm Section - Timewarp
11. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing (Linus Loves Dub)
12. Ad Finem - If You Fall (Goldtrix Mix)
13. Quentin Harris feat. Jason Walker - Can't Stop (Quentin Harris Remix)
14. Quentin Harris - Haunted (feat. Sly Scott)
15. Moloko - Forever More (FKEK Dub)
16. Sneaker Pimps - Post Modern Sleaze (Salt City Orchestra Nightclub Mix)
17. Salt City Orchestra - That Pagan Thing
18. Tom Jones & Mousse T. - Sex Bomb (Sounds Of Life Half Vocal Mix)

80's DECADANCE - Saturday, December 15, 2007

Hey folks!

It's been a while since I sent out a message, but there's no time like the present for a good pre-holiday dance party!

For those of you who attended the first DECADANCE party, you'll know what a blast we had dancing to all the classics from the 70's...those of you who weren't there...you missed a hot and sweaty time!

Now for the second installment of DECADANCE, we're going back to the future - the 80's!!

Join DJ Nik Red and myself as we drop all the totally radical 80's tunes you know and love! Gag me with a spoon, it's gonna be an awesome night. And make sure to dress up in all your 80's gear, okay?

The details and official Facebook event link are below.
See you on the dancefloor!

Francis // DJ San Fran

******

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2007

DECADANCE - THE 80's PARTY!

Where's the Beef?
Right here It is! - A full on 80's Blast!

Music By:
DJ NIK RED
DJ SAN FRAN

from Duran Duran to Bow Wow Wow,
Cure to Culture Club to Bronski Beat
Prince to Michael to Janet
fishbone to Depeche Mode to The Cure
kool moe dee to LL Cool J to Salt-n-Pepa

along with performances by
ill na na , Bearlesque and Enjoy Troy

Celebrate the 80's WILD STYLE. Bring out your leg warmers, hammer pants, neon shirts, fanny packs, jelly shoes, acid wash jeans, penny loafers

PRIZES FOR ****
BEST 80's HAIR
BEST 80's DANCE
FASTEST RUBIK'S CUBE

CHECK OUT THE DIAMOND ROOM & V.I.P AREA.

Cover $5 - $7 sliding scale
Doors open: 9:30

Goodhandy's - 120 Church Street (South of Richmond)

For more info, check out the official DECADANCE Facebook Event Page at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5804523167

The Body Electric - DJ San Fran's B-Day Bash

FRI, JUNE 8, 2007

THE BODY ELECTRIC - DJ San Fran's Dirty 30 Birthday Bash

FRI.08.JUNE.2007
DJ SAN FRAN IN THE MIX //
HOUSE/UNDERGROUND DISCO/ELECTRO/
OLD SCHOOL/FUNK CARIOCA/J-URBAN/++++

THE SPARROW
92 OSSINGTON AVE. (north of Queen)
9:30PM - CLOSE

Hi friends!

Many of you have asked me when my next party will be, and I thought it was about high time that I started throwing my own little parties for everyone who loves the music I play. So I thought what better time to kick things off than with my Dirty 30 Birthday!

Join me on Friday, June 8th at The Sparrow for a night of dancing and debauchery. I'll be spinning all of my (and your) favourite tunes, from soulful House to underground Disco to dirty Electro to Baile Funk, cheesy Pop and more! Everything to keep your butt shaking till dawn (or whenever they throw us out)

We'll be Rockin' the Party from 9:30pm until 3am, so get there early as space in the backroom dancefloor is limited. Get ready to sweat up close and personal!

See you on the dancefloor,

DJ San Fran

San Fran In The Mix: Afrotransit March 29, 2007

Happy Spring Everyone!

I've finally emerged from my winter hibernation with a new radio mix for you to download. This mix was done live at CKLN 88.1 FM while I guest hosted the Afrotransit radio show on March 29th. I feature lots of new music and remixes, including some tracks from this year's Winter Music Conference (WMC 2007).

Tracklisting:
01. Gladys Knight - My Imagination (Quentin Harris & Timmy Regisford Re-Production) - Unrestricted Access
02. Bah Samba - Morris (Quentin Harris Remix) - BKO
03. Syren - My First Love (Frankie Feliciano Alternative Vocal) - Ricanstruction
04. Kentaro Takizawa - Feel Your Emotion (DJ Kawasaki Remix feat. Karin) - Extra Freedom
05. Peven Everett - Put Your Back Into It (Quentin Harris Remix) - United
06. Patter / Mr. V & Miss Patty - Da Bump (Ame Original Mix) - Defected
07. Franky Boissy feat. Roland Clark - Black Music (David Harness Taboo Mix) - Chez
08. Zoot Woman - Taken It All (Todd Edwards 'Soul Line' Remix) - Wall of Sound
09. Franky Boissy feat. Michael Watford - Back To My Roots (Muthafunkaz Remix) - Purple
10. Martin Solveig - Jealousy (Dennis Ferrer 'Haters' Dub) - Defected
11. Mitomi Tokoto - That Piano Track (Sergio Flores Chant Mix) - Japan House Mafia
12. Patter / Grand High Priest - Mary St. Mary (Sacred Rhythm Mix) - White
13. DJ San Fran vs. Stephanie Mills - Free Gets Jazzy (SFD Mashup Mix) - Unreleased CD-R

128kpbs MP3 Download - Right-click and select 'save-as' to download

You can burn the mix onto disc to listen as it's just under 80 minutes, and I've made a few 'proper' promotion CD copies for those who are interested. As always, send me an e-mail and let me know what you think. sanfrandisco (at) gmail.com

The copyright in this mix belongs to DJ San Fran / Francis Yee Loy © 2007.
For Promotional Use Only.

All Saints : Rock Steady

Last week on March 20th, EMI Canada finally released "Studio 1", the comeback album from All Saints. Yes, those All Saints. The ones who gave us "Never Ever" and "I Know Where It's At". They're back! Well kinda...sorta....

News that the girls had reformed emerged in late January 2006, with an announcement that they had signed with Parlophone Records. In November, "Rock Steady", the comeback single, was released in the UK along with a remix by Toronto's MSTRKRFT. While the single reached #3 in the UK charts, the album failed to ignite as much interest, reaching #40.

A second single, "Chick Fit" was to be released at the end of February this year, but it ended up being a download-only release. An announcement quickly followed that All Saints had parted ways with Parlophone. The girls retain all rights to the album and are planning to keep on despite press negativity.

After some searching, I was able to pick up the CD...not many stores were even aware that it had been released over here. Great job at promotion EMI! What a brilliant idea to release a CD weeks after the group isn't even on the label anymore. I guess that way the "low sales" excuse can be justified.

Anyways, for those who do enjoy All Saints, the album is quite fun and shows the band maturing in their sound, mixing up the Pop and R&B with Ska, Reggae and Electro influences.

You can check out clips on their MySpace page, which features a cracking Kissy Sellout remix of "Chick Fit". If you like what you hear, pick up the domestic copy in stores or on iTunes.

DJ San Fran In The Mix : Afrotransit November 23, 2006

DJ San Fran In The Mix : Afrotransit Fill-In - November 23, 2006

This mix originally aired live on CKLN 88.1 FM Toronto. I guest-hosted for my friend Nik Red's "Afrotransit" show. I decided to play lots of sexy and soulful House for your dancing pleasure. Let me know what you think!

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Tracklisting:

01. The Coach House Rhythm Section - Timewarp
02. Goldfrapp - Ride A White Horse (FK-EK Vocal Mix)
03. Ame - Rej (A Hundred Birds Remix)
04. Ferrer & Sydenham Inc. - Sandcastles (Pete Heller Filtered Re-Edit)
05. R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (Shelter Vocal Mix by Timmy Regisford)
06. Justin Timberlake - My Love (Quentin Harris Mix)
07. Julien Jabre - Paixao
08. Jamiroquai - Canned Heat (MAW Remix)
09. Studio Apartment - Flight (Frankie Feliciano Mix)
10. Luther Vandross - Shine (Geoffrey C. Remix)
11. MC Mellow Dee - And You Don't Stop
12. Mr. V & Miss Patty - Da Bump
13. Teena Marie - I Need Your Lovin' (Full Intention Remix)
14. Fertile Ground - Live In The Light (Copyright Re-Edit)
15. Franck Roger & Olivier Portal feat. Chris Wonder - Me, Myself & I (Distant Music Mix)
16. Tortured Soul - Don't Hold Me Down (Quentin Harris Mix) - R2
17. Nina Simone - Here Comes The Sun (Francois K Remix)

The copyright in this mix belongs to DJ San Fran / Francis Yee Loy © 2006-7.
For Promotional Use Only.

DJ San Fran In The Mix : Afrotransit May 4, 2006

Earlier in the summer, I guest hosted for a few weeks on my friend Nikki Red's radio show called "Afrotransit" on CKLN 88.1 FM. Here's the recording of the show. I started things off with some soul and disco classics from the new Tom Moulton compilation album plus tunes from Lisa Lisa and Nelly Furtado. The second set is full of soulful House tunes that I hope you enjoy!

DJ San Fran In The Mix
Guest Host - Afrotransit - May 4, 2006

01. Show Intro / Patti Jo - Make Me Believe In You
02. Andrea True Connection - More, More, More (A Tom Moulton Mix)
03. Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam - Let The Beat Hit 'Em
04. Nelly Furtado - No Hay Igual
05. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie (DJ Kazzanova Instrumental) / Show Patter
06. Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz feat. Mark Evans - The Way That You Love Me (Dim's TSOP Version)
07. Bobby D'Ambrosio feat. LaSala - Runaway Love (Marquito's Classic Rework)
08. Reel People feat. Angela Johnson - In The Sun (Muthafunkaz Remix)
09. Shapeshifters feat. Chic - Sensitivity
10. CeCe Peniston - I'm In The Mood (Def Club Mix)
11. Show Patter / SUMO feat. Clarisse Muvemba - Nini (Sanfrandisco Anthem Re-Edit)
12. Double - Rock The Party (Studio Apartment Remix)
13. Donnie - Cloud 9 (Quentin Harris Mix)
14. Louie Vega feat. Anane - Mon Amour (DJ Gregory Remix) / Show Patter
15. Leela James - My Joy (Shelter Instrumental)
16. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us (Quentin Harris Shelter Anthem)
17. Rufus & Chaka Khan - Any Love (Dim's Classic Re-Edit)
18. Bibi feat. Ce Ce Peniston - Eternal Lover / Show Outro

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Tales of Reluctant Film Fest Attendee

The Toronto International Film Festival started here in Toronto last Wednesday, and for the most part I've been fairly nonchalant about it. 5 years ago, I would have been much more excited about it, but for some reason the last few years have seen me feeling quite ambivalent about the whole shebang.

With the advent of DVD, I've been more and more accustomed to just watching films at my leisure at home, and the prospect of paying 20 bucks and waiting in line for hours doesn't seem to appeal as much anymore. That said, I do get a bit starstruck on occasion, usually thanks to the travails of my best friend Willariah, celebrity hunter deluxe.

Friday night I was out and about for dinner and I ended up lingering about around the MuchMusic building during the early part of their Star! Schmooze, which was a bit lacklustre on the "Star!" portion. Celebrities sighted included CityTV news anchor Gord Martineau with his extremely blonde and tanned wife; singer Jarvis Church; Eugene Levy, the judges of Canadian Idol and highlight of the evening, Samuel L. Jackson. He was quite friendly and spent time signing autographs and chatting with fans.














Gord Martineau arrives while the cops come to give his wife a citation for spending too much time at the tanning salon














Jeff Seymour, from "Jeff Ltd." arrives with friends














Billy Connolly and director Andrew Currie, in town for Andrew Currie's new ZomCom "Fido"














The judges of Canadian Idol: Sass Jordan, Jake Gold, Farley Flex and Zack Werner, lighting up a smoke




















Samuel L. "Snakes On A Muthafucking Plane" Jackson, with his lady companions.

On Sunday, Will and Cathy were able to convince me to leave my apartment for a Yorkville brunch at Remy's. While the meal itself (seafood crepes) was quite tepid and unmemorable, we ended up sitting beside prominent Japanese actor Koji Yakusho (you may know him from Memoirs of A Geisha, Cure and the new film Babel with Brad Pitt). As he was eating lunch, I felt it best not to harass Yakusho-san with my camera.

After spending lunch chatting amongst ourselves and ogling various attractive Yorkville types, we spent a little bit of time hanging around the Four Seasons hotel, where we saw The O.C.'s Rachel Bilson.


"Still Life With Willariah, Chloe Sevigny Lookalike, potted plant, Rachel Bilson and festival assistant"

We also saw Eduardo Verastegui, star of "Bella", having lunch at the canteen. If you look really closely at the bottom of the photo, you can see a poster for "Bella" peeking through the reflection of the Chinese Tour Bus.

Ciao Bella! or is that Bello?


The rest of the afternoon was spent chilling at Willariah's pad, and then we returned to the Varsity later that evening again to catch the premiere of "The Pleasure of Your Company", which stars Jason Biggs (American Pie) and is directed by Michael Ian Black, member of "The State" comedy troupe and the TV show "Stella" which was just recently released on DVD. The movie was hysterical, with an enthusiastic cast and I highly recommend people check it out when it gets a full release.














L-R: Regan Mizrahi, Jason Biggs, Margo Martindale, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Chris Diamantopoulos and Michael Ian Black

I also had the pleasure of being able to speak briefly after the Q&A session with Michael Ian Black. He was in one of my favourite movies, "Wet Hot American Summer", where he played a camp counsellor. Also, in the early 90's, I was a huge fan of a short-lived TV show called "Viva Variety", which lampooned cheesy European variety shows, and featured non-mainstream musical guests like Pizzicato Five. Michael was part of the cast, playing "Johnny Blue Jeans" and he also helped to create and write the show, alongside Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney (whom you all probably know now from Reno 911!). I asked about the possibility of Viva Variety being released on DVD, but he said that it unfortunately was one of those projects that might just disappear and never have a second chance. He seemed a bit surprised when I mentioned it and said that I might be one of the few people who actually remembered the program!

Anyone else remember the show? You can check out a few clips here and here.












Michael Ian Black with yours truly

Well, that's about it for now. I'll be checking out another movie or two this coming weekend and if I get any interesting pics, I shall endeavour to post them here! Well, at least I'll try to. I think this post is the first post significant post I've made in what seems like...forever!