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A pillar of the West Coast and American dance music scenes, Galen perfected his skills in the ’90s on long and eclectic DJ sets at renegade & warehouse parties.

First among them: his own Sunset Sound System events, a DIY happening in which he played adventurous sets every Sunday in a park framed by the setting sun, the ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge.

With some friends in common, we’ve been meaning to interview Galen for years, and took the opportunity presented by the release of his new Magic Bus EP, out May 9 on Justin Martin’s What To Do label. We’re honored to share this new cover mix as well, which Galen made exclusively for 5 Mag.

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“This mix is an ode to the house music sound I was first exposed,” Galen tells us. “Not only does it showcase my latest tracks in the flow of a DJ mix, but it is also full of textures and long blends that traverse a delectable journey of ’90s nostalgia and modern production.”

Read our bonus interview with Galen in the new issue of 5 Mag # 219 — out now: https://5mag.net/audio/galen-5-mag-cover-mix/

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Lolo Knows is a pioneering force in the music scene, celebrated as Cleveland and Akron's First Lady of House. With Brooklyn roots, she has been a key figure in the dance music scene for over 22 years. As a resident DJ at Baxter’s Speakeasy and host of the renowned Dirty Disco, her influence extends to Detroit's top venues and the Charivari Detroit Music Festival. In 2024, LOLO won a prestigious DJ mix competition, earning a spot at Miami Music Week's opening shows for Deep Tech LA and sharing the stage with icons like DJ Minx, Delano Smith, Gettoblaster, Osunlade, Waajeed and many more. Her EP "What’s That Feeling" reached number 1 on the Traxsource Tech House chart.

"This set is a perfect fusion of deep and soulful house, along with Afro and Latin house, featuring an incredible lineup of artists, including Abel, Manda Moor, Scott Diaz, Jamie Jones, Lenny Kravitz, Byron the Aquarius, Mike Dunn, DJ Disciple, DJ Spen, Michele Chiavarini, Jimpster, and more," Lolo says. "I believe your listeners will really enjoy the diverse sounds!

"I’m also thrilled to include my new single, "Higher Place," which will premiere in this mix. It releases this Friday, May 9th on Traxsource for promo and preorder, with the official drop on all major platforms this Friday, May 23rd — just in time for Movement!"

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Wake up it's time for a new deep & heady set from LUKUMIPEOPLE for 5 Mag's RISE series

LUKUMIPEOPLE (Aphrosoul Lukumi People) (LUKUMIPEOPLE MUSIC, YORUBA RECORDS, MOJÙGBÁ BKNY, WPFW 89.3FM, EATON RADIO, BLAST RADIO) is a musical, cultural, and spiritual polymath. 

In addition to being a captivating DJ, he is a spiritual conduit, plant- based yogi, Usui/Tibetan Reiki master teacher, and founder of Lukumi People Music & Oracle Bohemian Artifacts. 

LUKUMIPEOPLE has been in the music scene for more than half his life. He has worked as a club security doorman, promotor, dancer, and radio personality. 

His deep-house DJ sets can be best described as “Ancient Future Soul Music.” 

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Chicago DJ and producer Elbert Phillips pays tribute to the late, legendary Frankie Knuckles with this extended and thoroughly dope classic tribute mix.

This is also an intensely personal mix — @elbert-struthers-phillips was both a fan and a confidant of Frankie Knuckles, one of a small handful of DJs handpicked by FK to open for him at his own events and selected shows. He also released a sensational cover of the Frankie Knuckles and Robert Owens classic “Tears” that 5 Mag covered last year.

This mix is “a retrospective of his career from his residency at the Warehouse to selections that I think he would appreciate today,” Elbert says.

“Two selections from the playlist (Din Jay’s ‘Cosmic Lust’ & Pat Bedeau’s ‘My Life’ aren’t classics, but they remind me of Frankie. Chris Forkis’s ‘Beats & Jembe’ is just a dope track that made sense with the others! Souldynamic’s ‘Too Hot For Love’ is def a classic tune but it’s got a heavier foot and edits.”

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1. — Mikki – Itchin’ For Love

2. — Gaz Nevada – I C Love Affair

3. — State of Grace – That’s When We’ll Be Free

4. — Bobby Womack – Inherit the Wind

5. — Montana Orchestra – Heavy Vibes (Club Mix)

6. — Henderson & Whitfield – Dancin to the Beat

7. — Candido – Dancin’ & Prancin’

8. — The Limit – She’s So Devine

9. — Forrest – She’s So Divine (Instrumental)

10. — Phyllis Hyman – Goddess of Love

11. — Rick James – Glow (Instrumental)

12. — Janice McClain – In the Middle

13. — T C Connection – At Midnight (intro only)

14. — Brass Construction – Walking the Line

15. — Jago – I’m Going to Go (Frankie Knuckles Plant Mix)

16. — The Talking Heads – Zimbra

17. — Patrick Simmons – So Wrong

18. — Pushe – Don’t Take Your Love Away

19. — D-Train – You’re The One For Me

20. — Smokin’ Beats – Music

21. — Yvonne Young – Garden of Eve (Maurice Joshua Remix)

22. — Tongue N Cheek – Tomorrow (Frankie Knuckles Favorite Garage Mix)

23. — Chris Forkis – Beats & Jembe

24. — Lonnie Liston Smith – A Song For the Children

25. — Din Jay – Cosmic Lust

26. — Pat Bedeau – My Life

27. — Black Science Orchestra – Where Were You

28. — Souldynamic – Too Hot For Love

29. — D’elegance – Chansons D’elegance

30. — Elbert Phillips & Andre Espeut – Tears (Loving Tribute Mix)

31. — Alison Limerick – Where Love Lives

32. — Incognito – Like the Morning Sun (Reprise)

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Dubbed the "ghetto-father of the American dance floor" by Underbeat London and Chicago's ghetto house champion by Leor Galil in the Chicago Reader, DJ Slugo is a dance music pioneer, with three decades under his belt producing, DJing and perfecting the ghetto house sound that he helped create.

Never letting up since he emerged on the Southside of the city more than 30 years ago, Slugo most recently remixed the track "Chicago" for DRAMA and Ana Morgan's "Pop That" on NYC's Worst Behavior.

We did a video feature with Slugo for 5 Mag's fifth anniversary, but we've never done a mix before. We're honored to celebrate him here as the featured DJ in this issue for 5 Mag's issue 218 cover mix.

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Booty breaks from Jaggy for this week's RISE mix from 5 Mag.

East coast transplant @seanjaggy 's love for house music started at Smartbar during a memorable night at Queen in 2016. Since then Jaggy's gone on to play various venues and undergrounds in the city as well as jumpstarting Green Machine, a new and exciting party with a DIY ethos.

Starting his musical journey in 2018 he started playing records at a local afters spot, embracing Chicago deep and jackin styles through his diligent digging at Gramaphone Records and consistent time hanging around Smartbar and other local house events. In more recent times, Jaggy has gone to push the pace, with faster styles such as Acid, Progressive and Tech forward tunes that work peak time dance floors. Beyond the booth, catch Jaggy curating events and collaborating with some of Chicago’s premiere underground collectives.

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Our friend Ka§par has made a four hour mix which we're delighted to share with you on this New Year's Day, 2025.

This is part 2, listen to part 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/5magazine/kaspar-snorkeling-on-mushrooms-part-1

Ka§par calls it Snorkeling on Mushrooms, blending some of his "most-played tracks of 2024 — both old and new."

"The set also reflected real-time interactions with an enlightened and appreciative Lisbon audience, showcasing sudden shifts in mood and cohesive sequencing that underscored the deep connection between DJ and crowd. Broad and eclectic selections interwove with cohesive blocks of inspired transitions, making the performance both innovative and engaging."

There's so much that we love about Ka§par's style here — impervious to fashion or fad but always, always in great taste.

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Our friend Ka§par has made a four hour mix which we're delighted to share with you on this New Year's Day, 2025.

Ka§par calls it Snorkeling on Mushrooms, blending some of his "most-played tracks of 2024 — both old and new."

This is part 1, listen to part 2 here: https://soundcloud.com/5magazine/kaspar-snorkeling-on-mushrooms-part-2

"The set also reflected real-time interactions with an enlightened and appreciative Lisbon audience, showcasing sudden shifts in mood and cohesive sequencing that underscored the deep connection between DJ and crowd. Broad and eclectic selections interwove with cohesive blocks of inspired transitions, making the performance both innovative and engaging."

There's so much that we love about Ka§par's style here — impervious to fashion or fad but always, always in great taste.

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Fouk are a Dutch deep house duo with records on Heist, Shall Not Fade, Razor'N'Tape and many more. Their own label, Outplay, is one of the real secret gems in the scene, with a small but tight discography, every release being distinct from the others and absolutely essential.

In addition to this issue's cover feature, @justsayfouk also put together this mix for our Sanctify deep house series.

"It's full of tracks we've been digging lately," the duo says "It starts out a bit slower, nice and melodic flowing into disco-fied and full on house music upping the tempo along the way!

"We had a lot of fun making this mix. It was an honor to do!"

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Tapping into our homegrown, hometown talent for this week's 5 Mag RISE mix with a deep, kinetic set from Chicago DJ and producer Greg Webb.

Greg Webb, or G. Webb as his friends call him, is a seasoned DJ, budding producer, and vinyl devotee who’s been igniting dance floors across the Midwest since he came on the scene. Known for his deep, bumping sets, he brings together the rich influences of Chicago, Detroit, and Berlin, crafting a sound that speaks to the soul and keeps the energy flowing. With a style that’s both raw and refined, Greg’s music is crafted for true dance floor connection, balancing groove and grit in a way that resonates on a visceral level.

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