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Welcome back to another chapter in the MixSensei Rare Grooves series.

Volume 9 is a journey through the sophisticated side of the 1980s—where soul met jazz, funk embraced boogie, and every groove carried warmth, elegance and musicianship.

This mix celebrates the records that never chased the charts but became timeless favourites among true collectors, DJs and soul lovers. Expect silky vocals, lush harmonies, deep basslines, shimmering synths and infectious rhythms from the golden era of Rare Groove.

Whether you remember discovering these classics in intimate wine bars, on late-night radio, at all-day soul sessions or hidden away in independent record stores, this mix is designed to bring those memories flooding back.

As always, every transition has been carefully crafted to preserve the musical journey—allowing each record to breathe while maintaining that unmistakable MixSensei flow.

So turn it up, pour yourself something smooth, and let the music take you back to a time when groove wasn't manufactured—it was felt.

Mixed Live by MixSensei

"Respect the music. Honour the groove. Feel the journey."

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The journey through the golden era of 90s music continues...

Welcome to MixSensei in Session – 90z Oldskool Mix Vol. 4, another carefully crafted selection of the tracks that defined dancefloors, house parties, club nights and unforgettable memories throughout the decade.

Expect a seamless blend of classic R&B, Club Classics, and timeless soulful floor-fillers that still sound as fresh today as they did back then. As always, this isn't just a playlist, it's a musical journey mixed with passion, taking you back to an era when DJs worked the turntables, vinyl ruled the clubs, and every track had a story.

Whether you're reliving your youth, cruising in the car, working out, or simply chilling at home, this mix is guaranteed to transport you straight back to the soundtrack of the 90s.

So turn it up, reminisce, sing along and enjoy the ride.

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Keeping real music alive... one mix at a time.

MixSensei – Where Old School Never Gets Old.

Step into a masterclass of crate-digging culture with Rare Grooves Vol. 8, where MixSensei once again demonstrates why he has earned a loyal following among connoisseurs of rare groove, boogie, British soul and underground R&B. Known for curating music beyond the obvious hits, 

MixSensei's sets are built from deep vinyl selections, obscure 12-inch releases, white labels and forgotten gems that defined dancefloors long before playlists and streaming algorithms existed. 

The mix flows effortlessly between rare groove classics, boogie-infused rhythms and soulful cuts that reward both casual listeners and seasoned collectors alike. Each transition feels intentional, creating a listening experience that is equally suited to late-night reflection, weekend cruising or simply rediscovering the magic of music that deserves to be heard by a new generation. 

For lovers of authentic old-school soul, Rare Grooves Vol. 8 is more than a mix—it's a reminder of why rare groove culture continues to endure. Rich in atmosphere, musical depth and impeccable selection, this is a session that honours the past while remaining timeless in its appeal

Grown Soul has its roots in Oldskool music, it is a refined evolution crafted for listeners who have lived, loved, lost, rebuilt, and grown. Curated under the MixSensei banner, the genre blends the emotional depth of late-80s and early-90s urban soul with modern sonic clarity — creating a listening experience that is both nostalgic and forward-leaning.

This mix defines MixSensei Signature - Where heritage meets future soul. MixSensei’s Grown Soul does not imitate the past; it converses with it. It honours the lineage of boogie, funk, soul, UK street soul, sophisticated R&B, and quiet-storm traditions while composing new chapters for today’s listener.

MixSensei Music is available on the following major music platforms: -

🎧 Bandcamp 

🟢 Spotify

🍎 Apple Music

📦 Amazon Music

🚀 DistroKid

🌍 Boomplay

MixSensei Generational Groove | MixSensei - MixSensei Generational Groove released digitally on Bandcamp Today ..... 4 tracks off this album featured in this mix 

Tracklist

Track 2 - Next Gen Lineage
Next Gen Lineage is where heritage meets horizon — a sonic bridge between what shaped us and what we dare to become. Built on warm analog textures, vinyl-soul memory, and forward-leaning rhythmic architecture, the track explores how sound travels through generations: reshaped, reinterpreted, and reborn

Track 7 - Lineage
There is a quiet reverence in the arrangement: Rhodes that hum like memory, 808 textures shaped with intention, and melodies that feel like they’ve been whispered through time. Yet Lineage never stays still. It reaches forward with a confident modernity, folding in subtle vocal stacks and warm harmonics that honour the past while carving a path into tomorrow

Track 6 - City of Light (Uptown Mix)
The groove glides with confidence: crisp percussion dancing against warm bass currents, Rhodes chords illuminating the mix like street lamps coming alive at dusk. There’s a sense of motion in every layer — the pulse of a city breathing, the echo of laughter down a hallway, the shimmering glow of possibility hovering above the skyline

Bonus Track - Overture (Sensei Frequency) (Remix)
Overture (Sensei Frequency) is the ceremonial opening of the MixSensei universe — a calling-forth of memory, TR808 cowbell rhythms, and intention. It arrives like the first vibration before a drum hits, the subtle shimmer that precedes the groove. 

It’s been an interesting and transformative few months — creatively, emotionally, and musically. 

What began as a spark of inspiration from my brother encouraging me to experiment with Music AI, quickly grew into something far bigger — a wave of unexpected growth rooted deep in the sound engineers and the acoustically designed Australian 'sound studio', love and support from trusted and respected friends, and yes, a touch of criticism from the sidelines. 

I’ve always been drawn to the edge — to explore, innovate, and create before the crowd sees what’s coming. That mindset served me back in 2006, when I first saw YouTube’s potential as well as Podomatic long before it became what it is today.

This project is about my journey which has elevated my first love: vinyl — the warmth, the crackle, the stories locked in those vinyl grooves. I still feel the nostalgia of growing up with cassette tapes, the thrill of discovering CDs, and now, the fluid digital soundscape. 

Afterglow captures the feeling that lingers when the music stops but the emotion stays behind. Built from late-night experiments, vinyl nostalgia, and the evolving MixSensei sound.

Available at Afterglow EP | MixSensei 

MixSensei brings a timeless fusion of groove, nostalgia, and soul to the modern era. His sound bridges the golden warmth of vinyl with the emotional pulse of street soul and the crisp precision of TR-808 rhythms. Drawing inspiration from the smooth textures of the UK’s Street Soul movement, his music captures both reflection and motion — the bittersweet hum of growing up and the joy of keeping on movin’ through.

His lyrics move between memory and momentum, celebrating youth, resilience, and the rhythms that connect us across time. This track feels like rediscovering a classic 12-inch single — familiar yet fresh, soulful yet futuristic.

MixSensei's artistry lies in his ability to turn feeling into frequency — crafting songs that don’t just play but resonate.

EP Available at MixSensei Vinyl is my game (EP) | MixSensei 

MixSensei in Session Album also available at MixSensei in Session | MixSensei

MIxSensei 90s UK Streetsoul Mix Vol3

You can find all the tracks on my YouTube channel Mixsensei - YouTube

MixSensei 80s New Jack & Rap Mix - Your favourite 80s new jack and rap choons that featured on major Radio and Clubs

Features Joyce Sims, Al B Sure, Walter Beasley, Troop, Mikki Bleu, Eric b & Rakim, LL Cool J, The Kane Gang, Whodini, Grandmaster Flash, Heavy D, Sugar Hill Gang & the Fatback Band

MixSensei Rare Grooves Vol 7