Club Soda

A sequel to the previous episode is released to you all and this is probably one of my favorite mixes I've done so far. This episode contains new songs for the summer 2013 as well as hits from a several years ago. A variety of artists can be heard from Katy Perry to Yoko Ono! The tempo has been standardized to 132BPM.

Within this episode, various songs (and their respective remixes) were included in this hour-long mix. This mix contains top 40 remixes as well as EDM (Electronic Dance Music), so it's a well-rounded episode.

I've personally stated before that it is impossible to solely define my DJ style with one podcast. In the 8th season, you should expect a variety of styles that I can handle and it has been demonstrated thus far via episodes 8-1 thru 8-5.

"Drunk In Love (CJay Swayne All Night Club Mix)" by Beyonce f./ Jay Z

"Replay (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) (Chef's Edit)" by Zendaya

"Neon Lights (Mike Cruz Remix)" by Demi Lovato

"Mmm Yeah" by Austin Mahone f./ Pitbull

"Talk Dirty (TAITO Bootleg) (Chef's Edit)" by Jason Derulo f./ 2 Chainz

"Dark Horse (Goldhouse Club Mix) (Chef's Edit)" by Katy Perry

"Burn (Toy Armada & DJ GRIND Flaming Anthem Mix)" by Ellie Goulding

"G.U.Y. (Nylson Wash Mix)" by Lady GaGa

"Animals" by Martin Garrix

"#SELFIE" by The Chainsmokers

"Let's Get Ridiculous" by Red Foo

"Shot Me Down" by David Guetta f./ Skylar Grey

"Timber" by Pitbull f./ Ke$ha

Back on December 3rd, 2013, I've had requests from fans wanting to hear a mix from Thanksgiving Eve, but in it's mastered form. I was able to replicate that mix at home, with some minor adjustments. The reason I'm naming this "Crock Pot Throwback" is because the tempo is much slower than all of my other mixes (including Ep. 7-7A) and it contains a lot of songs from up to 20 years ago. I still maintain current hits in here, such as Roar, Blurred Lines, and Royals, and all songs are in their original or extended forms. I started the this episode at 85 BPM and I gradually increase up to 125 BPM. Also, this podcast is slightly longer than expected at 90 minutes.

"We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus

"Royals" by Lorde

"Umbrella" by Rihanna f./ JAY-Z

"Roar" by Katy Perry

"No Scrubs" by TLC

"Thrift Shop" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis f./ Wanz

"Mambo No. 5" by Lou Bega

"Single Ladies" by Beyoncé

"The Sign" by Ace of Base

"Fly (Chef's Edit)" by Sugar Ray

"As Long As You Love Me" by Backstreet Boys

"Dirrty" by Christina Aguilera f./ Redman

"This Is How We Do It (Chef's Edit)" by Montell Jordan

"(You Drive Me) Crazy" by Britney Spears

"Hollaback Girl (Chef's Edit)" by Gwen Stefani

"1, 2 Step" by Ciara f./ Missy Elliot

"Feedback" by Janet Jackson

"Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake

"The Way I Are" by Timbaland f./ Keri Hilson, D.O.E. & Sebastian

"When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls

"Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke f./ T.I. and Pharrell Williams

"Just Dance" by Lady Gaga f./ Colby O'Donis

"Pop" by 'N Sync

"My Humps" by The Black Eyed Peas

"Lose Control" by Missy Elliott f./ Ciara and Fatman Scoop

Episode 8-3 is another mainstream Top 40 episode featuring new songs at the time, such as "Work Bitch" by Britney Spears and "Applause" by Lady GaGa. Another cross is made between OLD and NEW with certain songs, which should be familiar to all of you!

"Sexy People (The Fiat Song)" by Arianna f./ Pitbull

"Exotic (Cahill Remix)" by Priyanka Chopra f./ Pitbull

"Buttons (Dave Aude Button Fly Club Mix)" by The Pussycat Dolls

"Wrecking Ball (Craig Welsh 'Wreck Me' Mix)" by Miley Cyrus

"Roar (Craig Welsh Pop Bootleg)" by Katy Perry

"Can't Believe It (Craig Welsh Pop Bootleg)" by Flo-Rida f./ Pitbull

"Got To Give It Up (Chef Nguyen's OLD x NEW Crossover)" by Marvin Gaye

"Blurred Lines (Chef Nguyen's NEW x OLD Crossover)" by Robin Thicke f./ T.I. and Pharrell

"Turn The Night Up" by Enrique Iglesias

"Applause (Extended)" by Lady GaGa

"Woman's World" by Cher

"Work Bitch (DJ Kill Juice Is Good Mix)" by Britney Spears

"Wake Me Up!" by Avicii f./ Aloe Blacc

"Burn (Funk3D Radio Edit)" by Ellie Goulding

"Slow Down (Jason Nevins Radio Edit)" by Selena Gomez

The other half of episode 2, also consisting of high energy sounds that will blow you away!

"World In Our Hands (DJ Scene Daydream Edit)" by Quintino and Alvaro

"Alive (Hardwell Remix)" by Krewella

"Thrift Shop (Aitor Galan Remix)" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis f./ Wanz

"Danza Kuduro (Anthem Kingz Remix)" by Don Omar f./ Lucenzo

"Hot Hot Hot" by Vengaboys

"Slow Down Or Jump Around" by Showtek vs. House Of Pain

"Harlem Shake (Aitor Galan Remix)" by Baauer

"Million Voices To Apologize (Thomas Gold Mashup)" by Otto Knows vs. One Republic

A 30 minute nonstop mix of high energy electro house set. This is one of two sets inspired by DJ Mitch Marku, a Club DJ I met in St. Louis, MO. He delivered a set that I never thought would be so successful in a club setting. So now I take that sound and serve it to my audience!

"I Could Be The Bass (3LAU Bootleg)" by Synchronice, Avicii & Nicky Romero

"Live It Up (Gregor Salto Club Mix)" by Jennifer Lopez

"Goodies (Borgeous Remix)" by Ciara

"Glowing (Fedde Le Grand Remix)" by Nikki Williams

"Still Into You (Riddler Remix)" by Paramore

"Aura" by Lady GaGa

"Crazy Kids (DJ Tuck Fiyacracka Bootleg)" by KE$HA

"I Need Your Love (Jacob Plant Remix)" by Calvin Harris f./ Ellie Goulding

"Let's Have A Booty Drop Kiki (DJ Chef Nguyen's Mash)" by TAI & Diplo vs. Scissor Sisters

On August 4th, 2013, the season premiere of Club Soda 8: Tricoro became available. It starts off with the MB countdown mix, which recaps some of the wonderful songs that came out in 2012. Due to much feedback regarding the old format of putting in album covers for navigation, I've brought them back. While you're listening to each continuous episode, the album cover will change according to the song. I hope you enjoy this, and please spread the word!!!

"2013 Countdown" by Masterbeat

"Live It Up" by Jennifer Lopez f./ Pitbull

"Blurred Lines (Liam Keegan & Anton Powers Remix)" by Robin Thicke f./ Pharrell Williams & T.I.

"I Love It (Ultimix)" by Icona Pop

"Stay (Hi Def Remix)" by Rihanna f./ Mikky Ekko

"Cups (When I'm Gone)" by Anna Kendrick

"Clarity (Extended)" by Zedd f./ Foxes

"Alive (Hardwell Remix)" by Krewella

"Don't Stop The Party" by Pitbull f./ TJR

"Ooh La La (Extended)" by Britney Spears

"Get Lucky (Audio Jacker Remix)" by Daft Punk f./ Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers

"Right Now" by Rihanna f./ David Guetta and Nicky Romero

"Whip It" by Nicki Minaj

This episode is dedicated to the 3rd season, which was the final season to be aired on the radio. 7 years ago, a trio of songs were transitioned back-to-back, followed by PSAs and promos from the radio station. It was a two hour show from 8-10PM on Friday nights, a primetime slot for easy access to club music for house parties to call and request. This mix mostly focuses on top-charting tracks played on the radio from 1999-2009, a 10-year overview.

"Lose My Breath" by Destiny's Child

"Don't Cha" by The Pussycat Dolls f./ Busta Rhymes

"My Humps" by The Black Eyed Peas

"We Like To Party (Original Extended)" by Vengaboys

"S.O.S." by Rihanna

"Rhythm Is a Dancer 2003 (CJ Stone Club Mix)" by Snap!

"Took The Night" by Chelley

"I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" by Pitbull

"Show Me Love" by Steve Angello and Laidback Luke featuring Robin S.

"Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani

"1, 2 Step" by Ciara f./ Missy Elliot

"Milkshake" by Kelis

"She Wolf" by Shakira

"Sweet Dreams" by Beyonce

"Fire Burning" by Sean Kingston

"DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" by Usher f./ Pitbull

"Dynamite" by Taio Cruz

"Like A G6" by Far East Movement f./ The Cataracs and Dev

Seasons 1 and 2 are consolidated in this episode to observe the birth and progression of this special program. When "Club Soda" first aired on the KJHK 90.7FM, there wasn't much continuous mixing applied. As a radio DJ, I had not discovered within myself to mix songs in a club style until later on. 10 years later, a retro set was crafted to take a look at history in a nonstop mix. A short 30 minutes full of glorious club classics from the 70s and 80s come together to provide a groove that will set you on a stroll down through memory lane. It just seems like the newer generation of music listeners do not recognize the significance of music from those decades anymore. Although it's a short episode, this won't be the last time you'll hear of this. Kicking off with a powerful anthem from Gloria Gaynor to meeting up with Barry Manilow at "Copacabana", we will start at a steady tempo and gradually increase as the mix moves forward.

"I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor

"Copacabana" by Barry Manilow

"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire

"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper

"Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer

"Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" by The Jacksons

"Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire

"Superfreak" by Rick James

"Disco Inferno" by The Trammps

"You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White

"So Many Men, So Little Time" by Miquel Brown

"It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls

"Beat It" by Michael Jackson

DJ Chef Nguyen returns to present "Club Soda 10: Pendual", celebrating 10 seasons of the numerous radio broadcasts and mixshow podcasts. To observe such success for the last 10 years, this episode features 1 selected track from each season and mixed in chronological order. However as a tradition that started in season 5, a recap of the previous season's hits (mixed or missed) is very much needed; a crossover of songs from 2015 - 2016. The theme of this season is "Time comes and goes", leading to the title Pendual. I will discuss more about the format of this title in the next episode. Here is your tracklist for episode 1 of Club Soda 10: Pendual.

"2016 Countdown" by Masterbeat

"It's My Life (Dave Aude Remix)" by No Doubt (from CS)

"Let Me Think About It (Chef Nguyen's Edit)" by Ida Corr vs. Fedde le Grand (from CS2)

"Who The Hell Are You (Illicit Remix)" by Madison Avenue (from CS3)

"Happiness" by Alexis Jordan (from CS4)

"When Love Takes Over" by David Guetta f./ Kelly Rowland (from CS5)

"Love You Like A Stereo Love Song (Chef Nguyen's Edit)" by Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina vs. Selena Gomez (from CS6)

"Dark Side (Gustavo Scorpio Remix)" by Kelly Clarkson (from CS7: Resort Anthem)

"Something Better (Alyson Calagna & Chef Nguyen Edit)" by Audien f./ Lady Antebellum (from CS8: Tricoro)

"Rolling In the Deep (Rosario & Cappo House Mix)" by Aretha Franklin (missed in CS9: Spada)

"I'm Every Woman / Respect (Eric Kupper Club Mix) by Aretha Franklin (from CS9: Spada)

"Took The Night vs. Gonna Make You Sweat" by Chelley vs. C+C Music Factory (debut CS10)