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On the 58th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present the beautiful Tulum-based artist, Nour.

NOUR’s exploration of different countries and cultures was the main ingredient for the recipe of her smooth, uplifting sound. This mix provides a soothing flow that takes you on an enchanting trip through different, somehow contradictory natural environments. Deep house lovers, you’re bound to get hooked to this set.

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

Words by Nicole Jbeily // @projectrevolver

Who is Nour?

First to herself, as it goes, searching for a sound that would reverberate with her soul, Nour ultimately found one in between various genres, modulated by her moods. She connects to music through a myriad of influences originating from her abound personal experiences living in very different, often contradictory, cultural and natural environments. Born Palestinian, ever since cosmopolitan... This alone speaks volumes.

Nour emerged as a consummate and inimitable stage identity first in Toronto, her more or less permanent base, then on the international scene through her involvement with a number of momentous and paradigmatic projects. Papaya Playa Project in Tulum (Mexico) is most notably one of them, a Caribbean brainchild of legendary Bar 25/Kater Holzig (once and to be always the case). She has been a resident with the beach club since 2012 – the one-of-a-kind open-plan venue that, through ecstatic reviews in the global Media (from Vogue to Wall Street Journal), has allegedly kick-started the development of the entire area making the small town one of the most desirable destinations in the world.

Since 2014, she has been in charge of the scene at Gitano, another and most recent gypset outpost in Tulum, booking DJs worldwide for her time-off at the decks in the jungle.

2015 saw her full-time and in different capacities involved in kicking off Scorpios, a brand new beach club in Mykonos, Greece -- but primarily so as a resident DJ there sharing the stage with the likes of Acid Pauli, NU, Christopher Schwarzenegger, Dimitri from Paris, Louie Vega, to name a few.

Her list of gig associations is long and includes such names as Daniel Bortz, Tiefschwarz, Psychemagik, Capablanca, Mia Lucci, Pilocka Krach, Fritz Zander, Alex, Soukie&Windish, Oceanvs Orientalis, Trickski, HVOB, Nitin, Silky.

It's Berlin and, specifically, Kater Blau that Nour considers her favorite venue. It never takes long before one sees her name reprinted on its famous SASOMO billboard.

Her credo is Deep House of the kind that makes Nour always in the right place with it. Who does not love it deep? Anything but shallow and fake.

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On the 57th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present the lovely Niki Sadeki.

Niki Sadeki, resident Dj at MIA (Vancouver) and host of 'Allure' show on Frisky Radio, is pretty much a full on experience. An ecstatic diversity of sounds all in combined in 60 minutes (59:56 minutes to be precise). Eastern waves to heavy baselines to goose-bumping vocals with rhythms from all over the electronic music pool, welcome to the world of Niki Sadeki.

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

Who is Niki Sadeki?

Niki Sadeki is a Vancouver-based DJ and musician. From raiding her parents’ record collection when she was just a child, to becoming resident at Vancouver’s MIA, Niki has continuously been living with the music in the forefront. Within a very short time, she has put herself on the map as an up and coming DJ.

Niki conveys her expression of life to listeners and engages crowds through her live sets when she’s behind the decks , and through dozens of podcasts and studio mixes. Her sets have been described as musical journeys, charming listeners and at the same time inviting them to dive into their own individual world of sensations.

Niki is the host of Allure on Frisky Radio which airs every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

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On the 56th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present our precious Bahraini talent, Zone+.

Bahraini producer and Dj, has already made more than a few pop-up appearances on our series with previous contributors playing his sounds. This time around, he's here on a special occasion with an exclusive set curated with solely Zone+ unreleased tracks. His hypnotic signature sound is branching out to react to global audience seeking deep emotional sonic journeys. With releases on labels such as UnderYourSkin Records, Akumandra, Souq Records, Zone+ is set to release on All Day I Dream's summer sampler alongside Lee Burridge, Lost Desert & PHCK. Building up to that, he's taking us on a melodic ride saturated with unreleased tasteful grooves of completely different caliber.

P.S: All tracks are written, produced and mixed by Zone+.

Words by Rani Nasr // @projectrevolver

Who is Zone+?

Zeyad Mohsen (Zone+) a Producer/DJ born In Bahrain. Part of the duo Zone+ & Usif released on various labels from Underyourskin Records, Sol Selectas to Souq records. Sound is minimal deep bass-lines covered by thick atmospheric synths arranged to hypnotic sunrises and beautiful sounds.

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On the 55th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present Dubai-based artist and label owner, Hoolz.

Subversive baselines on the sides, weird samples here and there, with a touch of jazz & funk. Hoolz cooked us a very special hour out of his personal record collection, leaving us craving for more. These baselines are nothing more than the best fertilizer for his signature tech house, carefully grown at the right bpm to wake up your voracious hunger for dancing. A summery vibe with his smooth selection from big names hiding into the track-list. Enjoy the fifty fifth with Hoolz!

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

Who is Hoolz?

Its quite simple really, tried going about life with music being on the sidelines for the first couple of decades due to an upbringing in a society that doesn't promote professional dedication to a life in music or anything of the sort, that didn't sound like a sustainable approach. Since then, its been full time on gigs, studio time, music consulting, and running one of Dubai's party brands under the @itsdeeplike umbrella. You can hear how its been going here and there :)

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On the 54th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present Montreal based and talented artist, Mike Haddad.

Montreal's rising talent Mike Haddad turns out with an upfront selection for our next installment. A deep house obsession and noticeable effort invested in this mix will definitely place you in the perfect mood. A mix that has been recognized and appreciated by the organizers at Ibiza Sonica Radio. We are extremely proud to finally have Mike on board.

Track list goes like this:

1- Where Are You(Aparde Remix) - Robert Babicz

2- Universe - Zone+

3- Cenote (Original Mix) - Leafar Legov

4- RVNZ sketch two - Gorje Hewek & Izhevski

5- Algarve - Modd

6- Eshkemet - Sevi

7- Mediterranea(Original Mix) - Hvitling

8- Come to Me - Soul Button

Who is Mike Haddad?

Born and raised in Montreal, Mike has been mixing for about 3 years. Inspired by all cultures, he is curious about exploring all sounds, and playing a more diverse range of tracks.

Raised on classic hip hop, he has only dived into electronic music in the past few years. The genre has satisfied the craving for driving, grooving melodies. Developing a passion for moving dance-floors, he uses DJing as a creative outlet; a means to tell a story. Obsessed by the deepest of sounds, his goal is to transport his listeners; through his evolving mixes.

The production path might come soon from Mike, but for now he is balancing out his career with his DJing passion. Always eager to move his audience, lend him your ears, as he takes you on another journey.

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On the 53rd edition of our blogcast, we proudly present founder and owner of Soluble Recordings, Bollo.

We return to you on this podcast to inject a healthy dose of soul and deep into your spring house listening. Soulful house has always been and will no doubt remain the starting point for some of the best house music ever created. An exclusive mix from the Slovakian soulful master, takes you on a healing and groovy journey. Take note that all records on this episode are written, produced, mixed and mastered by Bollo.

Track list goes like this:

(All tracks written, produced mixed and mastered by Bollo)

1. Sensoreal - Deep Emotion (Bollo Remix)[Open Bar Music]

2. Soul Minority - Vanilla Sky (Bollo Remix)[Stratospherik]

3. Lukeshara & Saul Secco - We All Have Soul (Bollo Remix)[Gam Recordings]

4. Sunshine Jones - Dirty Love (Bollo Remix)[Nite Grooves]

5. Jeff Haze - House Calls (Bollo Remix)[Greenhouse Recordings]

6. Eric Powa B - Rififi In Machupichu (Bollo Re-Fix)[Street King]

7. Craig Stewart - Wobble Theory (Bollo Remix) [DCS Trax]

8. Domestic Technology - Here We Go Again (Bollo Remix)[Abandon]

9. Evren Ulusoy & Sezer Uysal - On The Floor (Bollo Vocal Remix)[Pin Up Recordings]

10. Drahosh - Replay (Bollo Remix) [Purple Edge]

11. Bollo - The Purpose (Original Mix) [Soluble Recordings]

Who is Bollo?

Bollo is one of the Europe´s leading House Music producers and DJs residing in Ibiza, that started to experiment with electronic music around mid nineties. With his versatility, moving around all the different flavours of House Music, he’s got many of his tracks signed to the likes of various top labels such as King Street Sounds, Open Bar Music, Kings Of Groove, Purple Edge Records, Stratospherik, Universe Media, Subinstinct Records, Heavenly Bodies, Liquid Grooves, Pin Up Recordings, Seta Label, Blockhead Recordings, Aquasound, Bedroom Muzik, DSC Trax, Gam Recordings, amongst many others.

Through his music, and his own record label Soluble Recordings, he has worked with an incredible range of coolest artists such as Jocelyn Brown, Michelle Weeks, Dj Spen, Hector Romero, Franco de Mulero, Giom, Asad Rizvi, Lovebirds, Jaydee, Oscar P, Jay Tripwire, Harold Heath, Evren Ulusoy, Soul Minority, Soul de Marin, Jake Childs, Dj Wady, Louie Austen and many others. His ever groovy productions and dj sets gained him an international recognition, and allowed him to play at some great clubs and festivals in Miami, Ibiza, UK, Ireland, Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic and his native Slovakia. In March 2015 he promoted his music at Miami WMC, getting great recognition from artists such as David Morales, Louie Vega, Crystal Waters, Miguel Migs, Barbara Tucker, Todd Terry , just to name a few.

Currently residing in Ibiza, Bollo keeps applying his skills day after day in the studio a as well as behind the decks, playing regular sets at many venues around the island like Bambuddha, Coco Beach Club, Eden, Bora Bora, Savannah, Villa Mercedes, Hush Club, Pura Vida, Uttopia Resort, Bay Bar, The Beach and continues building a great reputation on the international house music scene.

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https://soundcloud.com/bollospace

www.residentadvisor.net/dj/bollo

www.beatport.com/artist/bollo/109870

www.discogs.com/artist/118255-bollo

www.junodownload.com/artists/Bollo/

www.traxsource.com/artist/24706/bollo

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www.traxsource.com/label/6427/soluble-recordings

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On the 52nd edition of our blogcast, we proudly present the Jerusalem based artist, Johnny B.

Johnny B aka Yoni Beja steps up this week. A long time music lover, fanatical digger and all round top contributor to the game; we've been looking forward to sharing this one with you for a while. It's packed full of the good stuff as you would expect.. forward thinking deep house just the way we like it. This mix will suit any mood with it's warmth, super fine selection of records and of course our main concern, the flow.

Track list goes like this:

1. Craig Bratley - Computer Controlled (Velvet Season & The Hearts Of Gold Mix) [Tsuba Records]

2. Mr. Fingers - Qwazars [Alleviated Records]

3. Langenberg Feat. Blakkat ?– Shadows (Frank & Tony Remix) [Dessous Recordings]

4. Seb Wildblood - Nothing [Church]

5. Moomin - Time To Reflect [Smallville Records]

6. Mike Sharon - Music [Ultra Knites Records]

7. Berkson & What Feat. JoJo De Freq ?– Make It True (Mr Fingers Psychedelic Jungle Mix) [Play It Say It]

8. Donato Dozzy & Tin Man - Test 7 [Acid Test]

9. Schatrax - Restless Dub [Schatrax]

10. 4th Sign - Deep Dip [Ondulé Recordings]

11. Life On Planets - Cold Front [Sub_Urban]

12. The Groovers - Here's To You Mr. Robinson [Razor N Tape]

13. Alva - The Shore [Pont Neuf Records]

14. Fusion Groove Orchestra Feat. Steve Lucas - If Only I Could (Liem Remix) [Lehult]’

Who is Johnny B?

Jerusalem born & bred, Johnny's passion for music started at the young age of 13 when he first visited what was then the best club in israel and one of the best in the world Haoman 17 in his home town. he was completely enchanted with the sound, lighting, design and vibe which gave rise to the greatest love of his life. After that life changing experience he purchased his first pair of turntables and started his records collection. In his short career he managed to open for artists such as: Anton Zap and Carlos Nilmmns. Today he is working hard on setting up his home studio and trying to perfect his producing skills, with great hope of releasing the sound that he believes in.

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On the 51st edition of our blogcast, we proudly present the Tunisian duo, Anemoia.

Squarely at the forefront of Anemoia’s music is an intoxicating ensemble of tracks that span an expansive global footprint. The duo, comprising of Space Knight and Nighthawk, has a distinctive palette for mixing a mélange of “East meets West” music. This in turn strengthens their stance as captains of the sonic seas of sublime sounds. Their harmonious collaborations are a warm mixture of disparate musical gestalts fused wonderfully into the fabric of their musical weave.

Their set offers a high minded mixture of rhythmic goodness in an all enticing, multilayered experience - even for the unfitted listener. With its elegant tracks, mellow chords and soft spoken incantations, listeners are met with a spellbinding voyage filled with effusive mystery and emotional saturation. Enjoy this one...

Words by: Bouj Fakhro

Track list goes like this:

Tracklist :

1- Kerala Dust -Untitled (Another Shade of DWIG Remix)

2- Loanis - Apeiron (Original Mix)

3- Mz Sunday Luv & Nu & Christopher Schwarzwalder - Choose (Original Mix)

4- Roi Okev feat. Arika-Eden (Original mix)

5- Zigan Aldi - ROSAMARTHA Feat. IPEK (Original mix)

6- Zigan Aldi - Halay (Original mix)

7- Stavroz - Jahallom (Original mix)

8- Simon Vuarambon & Sidartha Siliceo - Liberation

9- Stimming-symphorine (Original mix)

10- Zone+ - Kuja (Original mix)

Who are Anemoia?

Anemoia is a neologism meaning a nostalgia for times you've never known…… Like listening to a song for the first time that evokes a sense of knowing deep within. You linger in the mysterious and transcendent moment, so clear and perfect like still waters, you can see yourself reflected.

Both established DJ’s in their own right & respectively natives of Tunisia & Morroco; Houssem Hamzaoui & Hichem Chlayah, 2 kindred spirits joined forces to create the dynamic duo “Anemoia”. Both artists developed a passion for electronic music from an early age forging their talents in DJ platforms throughout Tunisia where they are based. This promising young duo aspire to share their message through music and their ability to create and express profound sentiments with captivating, hypnotic melodies and penetrating haunting emotions drawn from inspiration of their surroundings. Their trademark sound encapsulates their oriental influences combined with a fusion of different genres of music. Destined for exciting things on the horizon…watch out for this spellbinding duo.

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On the 50th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present Don Edwardo Feat. Lea'h.

On this episode, you will be experiencing a distinctive musical journey with the savour of new sounds. Where the oriental meets the latest reverb-nation. Don Edwardo, who has created the salacious national anthem is very famous for his particularly remarkable and classy taste that shows through his Soundcloud mixes.

Words by: Maia Khouri

Track list goes like this:

1- Nuit d'Afrique - Kora & Adrien

2- Mona Lia - Nikosh

3- Kataltoni (Zone+ & Usif Remix) - Laroz Camel Rider

4- Hope (Original Mix) - Gidge

5- Fleur du Vatican (original mix) - Amentia

6- No Trace - Bedouin

7- Bedouin with Jade {B5 M5}

8- Leylim Ley (Original Mix) - Laroz Camel Rider

9- For Eternity(Love Over Entropy Remix) - Armen Miran

10 - Ruhi (Just Emma Remix) - Zakir

11- Modus - Ninze

12- Sireli (Mira & Chris Schwarzwдlder Remix) - Viken Armen

13- Inflagranti (Christopher Schwarzwalder Remix) - Zebra Centauri

14- Sharzahd(MM & Chris Allen Edit) - Butch

Photography: A Hindu devotee displays his inked hand after taking part in the religious festival of Holi in Vrindavan, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. // Cathal McNaughton - #Reuters

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

Who is Don Edwardo?

Between love and music, there is this difference: love cannot give you an idea of the music, the music can give an idea of love.

Maturity comes with experience.

Since the age of 14 he discovered the music language which it turn out to be very inspirational and Euphoric to apply and live by. A talented passionate DJ has the ability to move his crowd with one finger by spreading music and love … Born In Milan , raised between Cedars of God Lebanon, acknowledging the ancient Phoenician culture and inspired by the beauty, serenity of the Lebanese mother nature, now based in the finest and the most cosmopolitan city Dubai. He has learned, encountered several nationalities and ethnics which allowed the rise of his oriental, matured and angelic unique beats.

Don Edwardo will always be ready and pleased to keep you in motion for better thinking and enlightenment of the soul, leaving you in an incredible journey where you will experience a totally different and superior state of mind, full of peace love and always positive vibes …

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On the 49th edition of our blogcast, we proudly present Rabih Rizk.

What you are about to encounter with this episode is a pure ritual. A ritual translated into a musical journey that is derived from various cultures. A constant goose bump experience with Rabih that extends for 2-hours, mastering the art of down-tempo. Majestic chants, triumphant melodies & infinite grooves; this is a massive mix.

Track list goes like this:

1- Victor Norman - Like A Rock Cast In The Sea (Master 3)

2- Franca - Vortex (Franca's Slipping 'n' Tripping Slowmo Mix)

3- Kerala Dust - Nevada

4- Spaniol - Der Brasilianisch Minimal Salat

5- Mejida - Estray

6- Masis - Nico Sun

7- Hraach - Hidden (LDS Vocal Edit)

8- Two-S - Wish You Were Here (Master Demo)

9- Rabih Rizk - Incantation

10- NU - Man O To (Be Svendsen Remix)

10- Juan Pablo Cerabolo - Aguamarina (Original Mix)

11- ĂVEM - Azul

12- Ruhi (Original]

13- Hrag Mikailian - Tab Leh (Rabih Rizk Remix)

14- ID - ID

15- Rabih Rizk - No Prayers

16- Rabih Rizk - Kecak (Original Mix)

17- AZUR - Jungle Mood

18- Noema & Dreems - Rise (Original Mix)

19- Dinamica Maxime Cosmogeologi - Mental Erasure (Anturage remix)

Artwork: An elderly Indian farmer has his umbrella mounted on his walking stick to protect himself from the scorching sun as he works on removing weed at a paddy field on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Orissa state, India.

Photo by Biswaranjan Rout / AP Photo

Who is Rabih Rizk?

Born in Al Kaa, Lebanon a desert-like land surrounded by the smell of dry sand, Gypsy people and a mold of different cultures. Rabih developed a passion for music at a very young age switching between different electronic souls, were finally the slow movements and oriental grooves took over. Today Rabih is a DJ, Producer but most importantly: a dreamer.

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