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On the 68th episode of our mix series, we proudly present Agha.

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Who is Agha?

Agha, a union between Middle Eastern rhythms and German techno culture, born in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where his true dreamy desert soul comes in. He then lived in Europe where he diverted his interest into raw sounds and classical music. After 10 years of mixing, collecting and following, he returns to Lebanon, where art, design and music reflect what he truly believes in. His sound is an experience and a mixture of his past and present, the peace and the war, the chaos and the nature. Today, he is a fusion of sounds and experiences that will take you on a melodic rhythmic journey.

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On the 67th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present Bahrain's finest and founder of the Soundscapes party series > Hameed.

P.S: Track list will be added one week from release date.

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On the 66th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present one of Beirut's finest artists and founder of Fantôme de Nuit record label > Nesta.

Who is Nesta?

Nabih Esta exploded onto Beirut’s burgeoning clubbing scene as the generation-defining Nesta back in 2006. Whether at massive stadium events or more intimate club gatherings, it was hard not to catch one of his versatile and eclectic sets wrapping up or warming up for the biggest names in the industry.

In the decade since, Nesta further cemented himself as part of the taste-makers in Beirut’s clubbing scene. After heading to London to hone his sound engineering skills, Nesta devised his Techno-drenched alter ego, Technophile. Technophile brought out the twisted, melancholic side of Nesta’s music allowing him to delve into more experimental frequencies in the spectrum while maintaining the momentum of the Nesta alias.

In 2014, Nesta founded his Beirut-based label Fantôme de Nuit (FDN) and devoted himself to producing massive tracks infused with elements from his Lebanese heritage and musically-gifted family and entourage that led to the creation of Nesta & Silky Raven landing an EP on Damian Lazarus's label Rebellion. FDN today includes an impressive ever-growing roster of talent from both Beirut and beyond. As of 2016, several vinyl and digital EPs and albums have been released, with many more in store for 2017. With that, Nesta has helped transform Beirut from a city that appreciates and consumes good music, to a city churning out tracks and live sets that are making knees buckle and goosebumps rise across Europe and the Middle East.

Apart from releasing massive bangers and sophisticated productions, FDN hosts regular showcases and private parties that bring together Beirut’s most seasoned musical palates, promoters and club runners. These parties have helped propel rising local talents, ensuring promising new artists get the recognition and direction they need to grow Lebanon’s clubbing culture even further with every weekend.

His fruitful time in the studio hasn’t kept him from a busy touring schedule though. He holds a residency at Beirut’s biggest club, Uberhaus & The Gärten where he is also a partner and one of the founders. Apart from that, he is regularly featured on the lineups of top-notch clubs such as KaterBlau and Sisyphos in Berlin as well as renowned festivals like Sonar in Barcelona.

Nesta, Technophile and Fantôme de Nuit combine to create a versatile spectrum of music that stays true to its House beginnings, continuously evolves its inclination to Techno and refuses to abide by one genre or style. This unique blend of talent and style has been perfect for today’s world where genres are hard to define and music lovers expect new elements and refreshing takes on time-honored genres they grew up listening to and loving.

P.S: Track list will be added one week from release date.

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On the 65th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present St. Petersburg based Djs > Dinamica.

Who are Dinamica?

Three musicians draw their inspiration in the gray colors of everyday slides.

P.S: Track list will be added one week from release date.

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@dinamicalabel

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https://www.instagram.com/vitaliy_sobolev/

https://www.beatport.com/artist/dinamica/126827

https://itunes.apple.com/ru/podcast/cosmogeologia/id1089592093?mt=2

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On the 64th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present Lebanese based Dj > Rayham.

A disc jockey by all means, Rayham, provides Cottonmouth Music with a flawless mix exclusively for our own easy listening. Experience a melodic and colorful journey with this Lebanese talent. We come to the end of a fruitful summer with Rayham, we hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.

P.S: Track list will be added one week from release date.

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On the 63RD edition of our blogcast, we proudly present Dutch based Dj and producer > Collé.

Definitely one of the most interesting and exciting mixes for this year, this one is a gem. A Dutch talent has been hiding in the studio and all of a sudden amazes us with a unique sound of his. Two upcoming massive releases on Bedouin's imprint, Truecolors, have been supported at their set at Burning Man 2017 and included in this mix. A melodic and moody mix injected with an extensive African groove vibe, enjoy this one.

Who is Collé?

Although Collé may seem to be a newcomer, his experience is most certainly not. With years of producing many different music styles, his involvement and interest in people and cultures, Collé is ready to bring his music to a next level. Sharing his unique sound, which has a lot of emotion and depth into it, feels like a new way of expressing himself through his music.

Track list goes like this:

1. Michel Houellebecq - Célibataires

2. El Mundo - Don't Fight Your Tears (Original Mix)

3. Collé - Magari (Upcoming on @truecolorslabel)

4. Rancido & Yann Cabaret - Behold

5. Trikk - Bela

6. Miguel Puente - Enki (Hyenah s Epic Afro Remix)

7. Cleveland - Kyoto

8. Paulo Olarte - Solo Dejate Llevar Switchdance Remix

9. Collé - Petrichor (Upcoming on @truecolorslabel)

10. ID - ID

11. Big - A Promise

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On the 62nd edition of our blogcast, we proudly present the brililant > George Yammine.

We discovered George through his famous edit of og Goran Bregovic's, Ederlezi. A massive edit that was supported by the maestro, Hernan Cattaneo, on the 325th episode of Resident. A full on progressive house mix freshly made for your liking. Enjoy the 62nd episode from Mr. Yammine.

Who is George Yammine?

Born and raised in Denmark, he discovered his passion for electronic music during his teens. This was further developed when he moved to his parents’ native country of Lebanon where he furthered his education. There he became involved in the Lebanese Progressive House music industry. He learnt the art of DJing and developed his sound engineering skills.

Upon his return to Denmark, he continued refining his electronic music making and began producing his own tracks as well as remixing tracks made by other music producers and DJs. He has released tracks with Global Underground, Joof Recordings, Bonzai Records to name a few.

His heart lies in Progressive House and Tech House music. Pure FM in San Francisco has featured him on their radio show after producing several tracks that got their attention.

His music has been played and supported by some of the world’s leading DJs such as Hernan Cattaneo and John Flemming, as well as others.

His newest venture is a radio show called ‘Cymatics’ that is released on every second Saturday of each month on Proton Radio.

His refined ear and ability to create tracks that transport one and lift one’s state of being is undeniable. His enthusiasm and deep felt passion for his music can be heard in his sophisticated sound which has a Danish sobriety filled with Lebanese warmth.

P.S: Track list will be added one week from release date.

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On the 61st edition of our blogcast, we proudly present the brilliant Philip Chedid.

Philip Chedid is a DJ, producer, and composer influenced by his Middle Eastern upbringing and known for his versatility and musical range. His journey started with him as a kid playing drums with his highschool band, developing his musical skills and expanding his sonic horizons from there.

Today we embark on a trip that dives to the depths of deep with his masterfully curated ctnmth contribution set. Although easy-listening and ear-friendly this journey evolves with soundscapes and sonic textures ranging from an ancient past to a post-modern future. Use your best sound gear for this one.

Words by Rani Nasr // @projectrevolver

Track list goes like this:

1. Amentia - Antilope [Sol Selectas]

2. Landikhan - The beginning

3. Philip Chedid - Hakoura (Unreleased)

4. Hraach - Hidden dimension (Kora remix)

5. Hraach - Nemesis

6. No Rabbitz & Urban Flex - East West (Valeron Remix)

7. Darin Epsilon & Philip Chedid - Endless Sands of TIme

8. Robert R. Hardy - Altera Fabula

9. Elfenberg - Jafar

10. Timboletti - Sunrise Express

11. Elfenberg - Lago

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On the 60th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present Beirut based Dj and producer > Raphael Merheb.

This week's guest is Beirut's very own Rapahel Merheb, one half of the due called Patch/wrk, who throws down a sumptuous blend of tracks from the likes of Constantin Lange, Larry Heard, Trevino etc.. This mix drifts with focus but no hurry, inviting listeners to lose themselves in each track and its relation to the next. With record selections mentioned earlier Merheb delivers a smooth, hour-long listen, mixed with finesse and a laid-back pace. Enjoy this ride.

P.S: Track list will be added one week from release date.

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On the 59th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present Dubai-based artists and Blue Marlin's resident Djs > Jixo & Danz.

Known for their diversity of sounds and their unique ability to adapt their sound to wherever they play and whichever brand they play for, Jixo & Danz make their debut on Cottonmouth with this desert / saharan mix. It's been a while in the making, happy to say this podcast is finally out of the bag and on your plate.

P.S: Track list will be added one week from release date.

Who are Jixo & Danz?

Resident DJ's at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE / Brand ambassadors for Sennheiser Middle East

Playing back-to-back with another DJ is a skill few people have. And we're not talking one-upping the other Dj with tunes they can't follow, we're talking about Djs that feed off each other’s tunes, energy and vibe to create a hands up, heads down affair. Jixo and Danz have made a career out of it, as the two Daniels (Jahed and Azar) work in tandem dropping everything from sunset deep house to peak time techno.

As long-term residents at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE – without doubt the number one spot in Dubai and probably the Middle East – they've had the pleasure of warming up for DJ heavyweights like Marco Carola, Jamie Jones, Sven Vath, Luciano, Nina Kravitz and Art Department. Regularly playing to thousands on the fabled terrace every Friday, they’ve also played underground bastions of cool back in Beirut, their home city, including The Basement, Uberhaus and converted bomb-shelter club, BO18.

Jixo (Daniel Jahed) and Danz (Daniel Azar) have been child hood friends since school, with the tight-knit bond continuing into their first pub, bar and club gigs. Amazingly considering their packed DJ schedule, the DJ duo both work full time in Dubai’s thriving media industry. It hasn’t stopped them from taking international bookings, however, with Jixo & Danz having worked dancefloors as far-flung as Ibiza, Croatia, Malaysia and Egypt.

Musically, they’ve always positioned themselves at the deeper, groovier end of the house spectrum known for their trademark super-smooth sets, but are equally as comfortable taking it up a notch and dropping a tech-house and techno masterclass when needed. And with their back-to-back energy and peerless selection guaranteed at every gig, Jixo and Danz are proving that two heads (and four hands) is better than one.

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