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
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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.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
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.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
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!
Direct Download - 96 kpbs MP3 - Right-click and choose "save as" to download
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!
Direct Download - 96 kpbs MP3 - Right-click and choose "save as" to download
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.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
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
56 kpbs mp3 Direct Download - Right click and select "save" to download
If you enjoyed this, let me know! Send a shout to sanfrandisco [at] gmail.com
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
56 kpbs mp3 Direct Download - Right click and select "save" to download
If you enjoyed this, let me know! Send a shout to sanfrandisco [at] gmail.com
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
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!
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!
