DJ Franchise's Mixes

After the successful release of the Jay-Z/Nas-inspired mix "Heavy Is The Head", DJ Franchise returns with a soulful mix of synth and bassline heavy beats to remind you of those first encounters with love.  Enjoy selections from Jai Paul, Kelsey Lu, Amber Mark, Rhye, 6Lack, and many other esteemed artists. Released November 2021.

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One of my most personal mixes, "Heavy Is The Head" is a mix focused on reflection and redemption through the songs of Jay-Z and Nas' evolving friendship. I picked songs that I felt represented their growth as men, fathers, and partners.  I hope people walk away from this mix with some honest self-reflection and vulnerability with these "kings" as examples - flaws, achievements, and all.

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A concept mix inspired by Denise Huxtable, the Cosby daughter everyone had a crush on. Her spirit encapsulated an alternative but attractive take on style. Her attitude commanded the world follow her, not the other way around. So imagine a mix that she'd dance to with no regard if you liked it or not. Her taste was not mainstream but soulful, enlightening and "Dream A Little Dream" is my ode to Denise.

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Debuted in 2014, this show was 6th in the global house music chart, 7th in the global disco chart and 12th in the global funk chart on Mixcloud.

"If you know me, you know I’m a Paradise Garage head, and if you really know New York City, you’ll know that the Paradise Garage was the GOAT New York night club.

Maestro Larry Levan spun magic weekly and house music has never been the same. For years I’ve searched for a classic sounding Paradise Garage mixtape circa 1985 – 1987, arguably the club’s best years before it closed its doors in 1987. Frustrated, I settled for never getting my hands on such a tape.

A few weeks ago, friend and Internets colleague DJ Franchise (fka Francis Chiser) asked me if I’d be down to curate a Garage tape that would capture the magic of the club’s ’85 – ’87 heyday. Jumping in, I wanted to make sure we featured music that I personally heard Larry play as he slayed. Franchise and I vetted through hundreds of songs that got touched by Larry.

This is a time capsule reflecting a very special time in my life & in NYC underground culture.

Enough. Press download & Jack your body."

Combat Jack aka Reggie Osse (RIP)

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“This is an indie dance mix about boy meets girl.

You should know upfront, it’s not all love songs.”

A collection of indie/dance songs that tell the story of a boy and a girl and what may follow…

Featuring music by Feist, Kimbra, LCD Soundsystem, Atrak, & M83.

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“House of Alma’s Lovers” is a soulful, house-influenced escape to music that crosses genres but maintains a sense of timelessness and joy. If the Paradise Garage was around in now, this is the mix I would love to play in Larry Levan’s honor.

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"N9NE to SE7EN" marks my return to my roots as a hip-hop DJ that loves to move the crowd. Created with the same musical landscape as my "KTL" mix years ago, "N9NE to SE7EN" visits music from many genres but remains a hip-hop mix to its core.

The inspiration for this mix came from my wife and my radio guests spots in 2015. The concept was to create a time-lapse mix of a night out of good music and friends. Starting at the pre-game stage of getting ready at 9pm to finally making it home at 7am with the sun finally coming out, this mix covers hours of music in 90 minutes. With hip-hop classics, innovative remixes and a touch of soul & house, this mix is perfect for any occasion for body-movin'.

Over 50 tracks, mixed live in one take - like always.

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To commemorate our growth and celebrate all the great DJs that have come thru to spin, I recorded this mix live in one take with the spirit of enthusiasm of the party.

Running close to an hour (similar to our GENERATIONS sets), the music is soulful and upbeat with a strong dose of sampled classics to connect the listener with current music to music of the past. I dedicate this mix to one of my best friends - Jonathan Garnett and my nephew Cruz.

the GENERATIONS party is a cultural musical event where 4 DJs each pick a decade and have full reign on what to play from that decade.  

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Back in the late 2000s, I teamed up with one of the leading sites for independent fashion, Moxsie, to give you a mix to salute to the women of style who make our lives inspirational. Partnering with Moxsie (RIP) for this mix was an easy decision: we both have forward-thinking fanbases, we appreciate the eclectic individuality of great style, and we both support the independent spirit/hustle of world-class talent. "Muse Music" is a soundtrack for you to appreciate the women who inspire to be who you and give your style a chance to break from the norm. Enjoy! Props to Alex Martinez for the plug.

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An hour-long mix of timeless covers on familiar songs, 1000 Count inspires the listener to disCOVER new artists and music. Keep an open-minded ear and challenge yourself to discover a taste for something unconventional.

A thread of soul-influenced, indie-minded covers featuring: Amy Winehouse, Quadron, Goapele, Bilal, J*Davey, TV On The Radio, Toro Y Moi, ZO! & Phonte.

From Earmilk's Liz Choi:
"I've listened to all of Franchise's mixes by now but 1000 Count is what made me think this DJ has some legitimate sixth sense about my musical affinities. Has he been tracking my musical tastes since the 7th grade? That or he's just really damn good at what he's doing.

This "DJ" (mad scientist, is more like it) takes a Goapele cover of Sinead O'Conner and spreads it over a sample of Kanye's Runaway, for crying out loud. One minute it's that, the next it's Bilal covering Radiohead. I mean, c'mon. For fear of spoiling the entire mix, I'll restrain myself from mentioning several other gems found on this mix.

But trust that if you have even the slightest hankerings for groups like The Knife and Platinum Pied Pipers or artists like Musiq Soulchild and Frank Ocean, you'll play this mix more than four times.

In the words of Franchise, the goal of this mix is to encourage listeners to "keep an open-minded ear and challenge yourself to discover a taste for something unconventional." Challenge most gladly accepted."

Read more at https://earmilk.com/2011/10/12/dj-franchise-1000-count-mix/#Uw4XBiOTgB4bJ5VX.99

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