Diego Ruiz (born 1980, Colombia) a.k.a DFRA is a DJ and music producer based in Buenos Aires Argentina. During the years 2015-2021 he studied Music and Composition at the UCA (Universidad Católica Argentina), with a focus on classical and modern compositional genres and from an early age he acquired a taste for Hip Hop of the 80’s and 90’s, gospel music, Soul, R&B and Disco. He currently fuses Jazz, Soul, Neo Soul and Funk with House music and is characterized by a strong influence of House and Detroit sounds of the 1990s and 2000s. In his productions two facets are reflected, on the one hand the musicality of Jazz and Soul, fused with electronic elements and on the other hand some sounds more focused on the characteristic chords of Detroit and Chicago, more aggressive bass lines and 100% electronic percussion. During his career he has had the possibility of playing in several cities in Colombia, Argentina, Germany, France and Spain. He has released music on labels such as Groovin (IT), Hudd Traxx (UK), Mate (ES) among others.

Today he is the owner of Silver Walker, a label whose music is inspired by all his musical roots and where he embodies the beautiful fusion of Jazz with electronic music. The project he is currently developing is DFRA Experience Jazz Band, where he works with Jazz musicians from the Argentine scene.

He has a new release on Berlin-based label Ascension on Wax, and continues its deep, jazz-inflected trajectory with A Quiet Storm EP, arriving June on 12” vinyl and digital formats (Cat No: AOW005). Available to buy and pre-order from May 15, the EP showcases DFRA’s refined blend of soul, jazz, and classic house sensibilities, enriched further by a remix from Detroit’s Jon Dixon.

@diegoruizalvarez

We've got a bit of a musical legend in the house today for the guestmix!

Here's some words from the man himself

Lately I’ve been getting back into playing a lot more vinyl-only sets after spending the last few years deep in film scoring and studio work. I will be getting back out playing more shows this year, so this mix felt like a good snapshot of where my head is at musically right now.

I’ve also been putting a lot of energy into my label PRONTO, which has become a home for music from artists and friends like Marcellus Pittman, Osunlade, Rick Wade, Art Of Tones, Oliver Dollar and Make A Dance. I’m currently working on a new project with Osunlade called Nomadics that I’m really excited about.

Outside the club world, I’ve had music in the new Jackass film and the latest Farrelly Brothers movie, plus I recently finished scoring a new feature starring Ron Perlman and Theo Rossi. Before all of that I spent years making music for Grand Theft Auto which was honestly one of the wildest chapters of my career.

This mix is just a bunch of records I love, Chicago roots, deep house, disco, weird late-night stuff and a few curveballs. I also recently got to remix Joe Smooth’s “Promised Land” for DJ International, which was a pretty surreal full-circle moment for a kid originally from Chicago.

Hope you enjoy it.

James

@jamescurd

Conor presents some bangers for your audio pleasure.

This ones packed with belters...Sean Roman aka Mutt is a Toronto based artist who has been releasing music and DJing parties since 2005. Sean has been recognized internationally for his drum’n’bass releases and sets under the moniker Mutt.

Over the last decade, he's shifted focus to house, garage, disco, and 2-step, gaining renewed global recognition for his DJ sets and production. Sean works with a diverse selection of imprints such as: Wolf, Nervous Records, Cr2, Strictly Rhythm, Freerange Records, Spacedisco, Under The Shade, Elektroshok, Steppers Club, Selection’s, Local Talk, Creative Source, CIA and Metalheadz. As well as his own imprint Lately Bass Records.

@seanroman

Pat's back with some choice selections for the SlothBoogie Radioshow... Lots of sunny Spring chilled vibes before heading towards the clubbier end of the house spectrum.

Danny in this week for the SB radio special broadcast, extended mix styleee!

Conor presents 15 sizzlers for your audio pleasure.

The Manchester raised Berlin based Detroit house head steps up to take the reigns this week for us! It's a sublime mix that showcases his penchant for water, jazz + Detroit. Formally known as Black Eyes he has a new EP out on 'Ascension of Wax' featuring a remix by Nico Lahs which is well worth checking out.

He likes to build deep house vibes with weight. He calls it Hydro-Trip — raw, soulful and slightly tripped-out. It’s patient music. Built for rooms that understand space and time. No theatrics. No rush. Just deep records, properly played. Through his imprint Lost Control 2097 and a seven-year residency with NTS Radio, he refined a sound that stays deep without drifting. More recently, sessions on Balamii Radio extended that reach, keeping things consistent and uncompromising.

@LostControl2097

The SB guest mix series is back with some deep dance floor rhythms from past, present and future provided by Scottish mates 6th Borough Project. If you used to follow the SB blog from back in the day you'll know that we're quite fond of these guys so its a great way to kick off 2026's mix instalments.

Craig Smith & Graeme Clark (The Revenge) have worked together in the studio for over 20 years, crafting quality house jams and exploring long forgotten funk and dusty disco dubs. Their output on the revered Instruments Of Rapture and Delusions Of Grandeur labels, reinforced by their extended genre-spanning back-to-back DJ sets has helped carve their reputation as trusted selectors.

Check out their latest release on Delusions of Grandeur called The Deal EP... We featured The Hertz in our latest radioshow cause its a weapon! https://6thboroughproject.bandcamp.com/album/the-deal-ep-2

Pat's back in the mix with a load of goodies from the inbox.

Track ID's in the comments.... or just head here innit...

https://slothboogie.com/radio/slothboogie-radioshow-181/