Mixtape Riot: Recent Episodes
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I was asked by Italian DJ / producer GLEDD (also record label boss) to make a mix for his label’s series. If you’re not familiar, do yourself a favor and check out the Saint Wax catalogue- lots of dancefloor gems and heaters! My mix is 70mins, leaning heavily into Afro, Disco, & House, with some Latin and a bit of other trippy Psychedelic sounds blended in as well. Also a couple unreleased edits of mine in here. Enjoy the trip!
Saint Wax · Saint Wax Guest Mix – Captain Planet
“Sonido Madera” is my tribute to the wide breadth of music from around the world that features the marimba, or one of it’s many cousins- the balafon, the xylophone, and the xalaparta among others. I’ve always been naturally attracted to the earthy percussive sound of wood resonating, and it’s become one of the most recurring instruments in my own music production without me even realizing it.
Perhaps it’s partly due to my background as a drummer, growing up in the forest surrounded by trees, or the fact that music highlighting the marimba is often connected to Africa, folkloric roots, and tropical locations which I love. Whatever the case may be, I have a deep appreciation for the sound of wood and the music it makes. This mix is a 70-minute musical world tour, with songs and artists from over 20 countries, including some tracks that date back to the 50’s and others that are brand new releases.
You’ll hear electronic dance music, Afrobeat, Cumbia, Colombian Bullerengue, Malian Disco, Jazz, Salsa, a touch of punk rock and even a cheeky nod to the “Exotica” music which essentially commercialized and re-branded authentic marimba based music for White audiences. There’s also a touch of Txalaparta music which I learned about in Basque Country, Spain, as well as a taste of Jegog music played on bamboo, which I first heard in Bali, Indonesia. Of course there are endless more examples of amazing wood-based music out there, harnessing the powerful voices of trees, and I hope this mix inspires listeners to keep exploring!
zzkrecords · ZZK Mixtape Vol. 40 – Sonido Madera by Captain Planet
In need of a proper soundtrack to keep your gratitude flowing and hips in motion while you stuff that Turducken? I got you! Once again I’m back with another 60 minutes of eclectic soulful dance music from around the world. Gospel disco, Brazilian boogie, Indian psychedelic synth grooves, Afro, Latin, Middle Eastern house music… it’s all here. Plus more of the good funky stuff that you didn’t know you needed, but you definitely do. Tune in and take a trip.
Full tracklist and download available on the BrooklynRadio page
It’s been a long running tradition of mine to make a mix during the dog days of Summer. Something about these hot slow moving lazy weeks, mixed with the saudade of how fast it all passed by, make me feel really reflective & nostalgic. Hope these tunes help capture that mood for you too. 60mins of super eclectic global soul- Brazilian boogie, Balearic, Afrobeats, Afro House, Latin House, Disco and intercontinental vibes.
You can download the mix and get the full tracklist on the BrooklynRadio webpage
I’m back once again with another 60 mins of super eclectic dance sounds from all around the globe. In case you didn’t already know- Mixtape Riot stands in total defiance of all things algorithm, seamlessly blending selections that would rarely find themselves back-to-back in a playlist elsewhere, creating a virtual sonic journey like cassette tape mixes from yesteryear. It’s about personality, soul, and making connections where you often least expect them. From Euro balearic reggae, to funky Brazilian soul, to Colombian Afro electronic, to Middle Eastern & West African disco, to house bangers & Amapiano & beyond… It’s all in the mix! Grease up them hip joints and open your mind to the intercontinental boogie.
Full tracklist and download available on the Brooklyn Radio page
Direct from Los Angeles, ground zero of the climate crisis inferno, I’ve emerged from the smoke and ashes to share another 60 minutes of soulful sounds and bass heavy beats, specifically selected to help you cope during these extremely trying times. Perpetually genre defiant, this mix travels from South American psychedelic beats to Arabic disco, to Afro funk and house, all the way to techno infused modern club tracks from the likes of Jamie XX, Four Tet & Skrillex. Don’t overthink it! Just press play and let yourself go…
Full tracklist and download available on the Brooklyn Radio page
Hello world! I’m back with another 60 minutes of fresh tracks to keep your head bopping and your soul lifted, even in the face of imminent apocalypse. New funk, Brazilian bass, Electronic cumbia, Arabic Amapiano, Turkish & Trinidadian disco, Afro house and more. Strictly the good stuff, hand picked and expertly mixed from all around the world.
Full tracklist and download available on the Brooklyn Radio page
After a long hiatus I’m back with a heap of late Summer soul, the perfect soundtrack for hammock lounging, slow motion beach trips, or impromptu dance parties under the stars. 60 minutes of eclectic sounds from around the world, including psychedelic disco from New Zealand’s Flamingo Pier, Carnival Zouk from Guadeloupe, modern Afrobeats from Congolese singer Pierre Kwenders, Brazilian disco, Latin House and even some brand new Arabic boogie from London-based Bahraini’s Dar Disku. Stay up out there!
Full tracklist and download available on the BrooklynRadio page.
Hello world, welcome to the year of the Dragon! I’m back with another 60mins of soulful selections to get you through tough times and keep you stepping on the good foot. Sounds sourced from near & far, old & new, you can expect the eclectic as always. The mix begins with some mellower songs from Pale Jay, Souleance and Say She She, before going into more uptempo disco & house vibes from artists like Mia Moretti, Full Crate, Aroop Roy & Tony Touch among others. Tune in and take a trip.
Full tracklist and download available on the BrooklynRadio webpage
This week I’ve been doing my best to participate in the global strike for Gaza. Limiting my shopping, my travel, and my time on social media other than to elevate Palestinian voices and draw attention to the absolute catastrophe that is currently being inflicted on the entire population there, by the Israeli government, paid for and supported with zero strings attached by my own government. It’s been a heartbreaking 112 days since October 7th. I’ve been compelled to do a lot of learning, questioning, growing… because trying to make some kind of sense of the deep rooted problem helps me hold onto the hope that it’s possible to think our way out, and that in the bigger scheme, humans as a whole are not doomed to self destruction (at least not yet). Another way I’ve managed to find solace has been participating in whatever small way I can in disrupting the current genocidal campaign, and raising funds to support organizations who do work and provide services for Palestinians (when it’s even possible to do so). Protests, rallies, difficult conversations, even organizing a fundraiser event here in LA. It helps, I encourage you to try it out if you haven’t. Certainly better than binging more news or doom scrolling. All this is to say, today I am sharing a soundtrack of purely Arabic music, some of it from Palestinian artists, some of it recorded from my own vinyl, some ripped from CD’s I bought in the streets of Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, some not available on Spotify. I hope these songs help you through these trying times, dancing and finding joy despite the very worst that our world continues to throw our way. After all, it’s the pursuit of joy, and the promise of eventual peace that we do all this for.
Photo above comes from 2011 when 13,000 children of Gaza helped break the Guiness world record for largest number of people flying kites simultaneously.
Peace, C
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What’s up world! I’m back with another 60 minutes of eclectic sounds that know no bounds. While so much of the world around us is highly divided and angry right now, this mix is all about making connections across continents and finding common ground in rhythm. It’s a global gumbo, tastefully seasoned with Turkish psychedelic funk, Brazilian Boogie, West African Reggae, Arabic Synth Disco, Latin House and a wide range of top tier soulful sounds that fall between. Tune in and take a trip…
Full tracklist and download available on the BrooklynRadio webpage
Calling all record diggers, music nerds and treasure hunters! I cooked up a musical egg hunt specifically designed for you, with multiple prize packages available to win. As a way to celebrate the many vintage musical inspirations from around the world that helped shape my trademark “gumbo funk” sound, I made a 60min megamix featuring […]
As the tempo slows down during these sweltering dog days of Summer, I’ve returned with another 60min mix to keep your energy lifted and your body in motion. The mix takes you on a cross-continental journey, making stops in South Africa, Italy, Brazil, Australia, India, Suriname and elsewhere. Strictly top tier deep cuts, old and […]
I know I know, the flow here ain’t like it used to be. But hopefully this new mix chock full of good ones will appease the thirsty few who continue to come here seeking some musical juice. I appreciate y’all!
Sunny springtime vibes abound in this latest episode of Mixtape Riot. Expect the eclectic as per usual, from lesser known oldies to brand new material, from Brazil to Peru to the Congo and beyond. 60 minutes of top tier cosmic funk, disco and house from around the world. The mix starts off mellow before picking up into some serious dancefloor heat later on, including sounds from Wayne Snow, Mndsgn, Underground System, Bad Colours with Toribio and much more.
Full tracklist and download available here on the BrooklynRadio.com page. PEACE
What’s good y’all, been a minute but I think you’ll agree the wait was worth it. I finished my next album (woohoo!) but it won’t come out until Spring. In the meanwhile, I had my own little celebration in the studio while recording this new episode. Tune in for 60 minutes of deep funk, dirty disco, and soulful house music, meticulously selected and mixed by yours truly. From Italy, to Japan, to Brazil and points far beyond, we travel through sounds that know no bounds, all connected by the intergalactic groove. You’ll hear recent songs from Channel Tres, Mad Honey, Melvo Baptiste and K.O.G. getting remixed by Poirier, as well as a bunch of under the radar oldies that you need in your life. Enjoy the trip and spread the good vibes!
Full tracklist and download available on the BrooklynRadio.com page
Hello out there! I hope you all are finding time to wind down the year properly with good company, delicious food & drink, strong health, and of course, a bounty of dope music. I’ve been too busy to share as regularly as I’d like, but these top tier selections should help keep you bouncing through the final days of 2022. Do yourself a favor and press play with plenty of room to dance out loud the way these songs were made for. Sounds from near & far, old to the new, with a couple of my own recent releases in the mix. Not at all a best of the year situation, just a bunch of current favorites that are in heavy rotation over here and will no doubt get play at my last couple gigs of the year.
Check out more stunning images from Olgalc Bozalp if you dig what you see above. Cheers everyone!
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After a very busy Summer & Fall touring, I’m back with another 60 minutes of top tier sonic soul food. Sounds old and new, from near and far, all connected by a certain eclectic funky feeling that makes sense when you press play. The mix travels from Israel to West Africa, from Italy to Puerto […]
Been feeling extra grateful lately. No single big thing going on to attribute that to, just feeling like I need to soak up every good moment and focus on small details that show everyday proof of love. I miss my buddy Sumo. I miss my childhood best friend Adam who passed a full 14 years […]
A whole lot of life has been lived in the past 3 months. I spent all of May & June touring Europe, playing the most amazing parties with my sonic bredren Bosq & GUTS, and having my own family tag along too. It was nothing short of a dream come true- one which I hope […]
Been so long I know! The site was down again inexplicably, and I’ve been insanely busy- finishing a major motion picture soundtrack (for Disney no less!!!) working on a new EP and a grip of new remixes and production work as well. But most importantly, I’m headed to Europe on tour with 2 of my […]
Once again, I’m locked up in the house, quickly losing my sanity. This time unfortunately it’s one of my daughters who has the ‘Rona. Thankfully the fever was pretty mild, but the total disruption of life is near total. And with all of us cooped up, no school or outside help, the walls of our […]
Posting this late, but better than never! In case you missed the latest episode… From the depths of isolated Covid quarantine, Charlie Wilder (aka Captain Planet) returns with an hour of soulful sounds to help soothe the spirit and get your body in motion. Eclectic as always, this sonic journey zig zags across continents and […]
Man o man, I’ve been collecting so much premium product, it would be a crime to keep it all to myself. I proudly present to you all, a big batch of seriously hard to find hip-propulsing mind melters, from places near and far, with enough dust and grit to make a mop bucket jealous. Several […]
Consider this post your official invitation to one of the baddest disco parties that never was, roughly 40 years after it didn’t happen. We can dream though! And let me tell you, discovering each one of these choice vintage nuggets felt like I was finding a special place that was specifically designed for me to […]
I’m closing out the dog days of Summer with a wild mix of soulful sounds, old and new, from around the world. Making stops in Peru, Puerto Rico, UK, Colombia and a brief sojourn in South Africa among other locales, this trip will keep you on your toes with Mixtape Riot’s eclectic musical blend. Free […]
Well, well, well, look who’s back. I can’t help myself. I wake up at night with playlists in my head. For now at least, I’ll keep sneaking in some tunes when the inspiration strikes and time allows. Artwork above by Frederick Okai Tetteh. Enjoy the bounty my friends.
Ok, so I while I still don’t know what my next steps are, I guess I’ll keep sharing here haha. A little time away from this blog and I start to miss it! I’m thinking of playlists wether I like it or not. I should have posted this mix here a while back, but better […]
Hey guys, sorry but my website got hacked. It was first noticeable in small things, like malicious pop-ups when people would try to click on an embedded link or one of the songs. But then visual themes on pages disappeared, the site became insanely slow, and I couldn’t even make a new post because the […]