Dj Shani

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This is the Second Episode of my mini residency with Shared Frequencies Radio. Live, Download and Share!

This piece is intended to be played with the one you love. Doing anything lovingly: baking cookies, dancing...It's a soundscape that goes in different directions, yet stays in the same zone.Enjoy.

Enjoy the latest installment of the EN DIRECT series. Vol 8 was recorded live at Boleo in Chicago. I had the pleasure of playing with my brother in music, Sound Culture for his weekly Friday, "Future Listening". It's a trip to play with someone you've known for more than half of your life and what a treat it was! It was also the first time I'd played in my home town in years! Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.A New Day : Louie Vega starring Caron WheelerAfro-Glamour : Angel NegronThe Only Way : Ralf Gum Feat. Kenny BobienAthenas : Inaky Garcia & LucienRituals Of Matanga : AntiQue TeeCasaBlanca Soul : OsunladePhilosophy : Atjazz & Julian GomesHuman Beings : OsunladeUntitled : Black JoyI Feel The Rhythm : Ron TrentSafari : Alma NegraHorizon : LuzioUpcoming Boogie: Tuesday 7/4/17. ASANA Softball World Series Party. Open to the public. I go 5-7p. No cover. The Parish. Austin Texas.

This live recording is from my 2015 summer residency “SOUND TRIP” at Whip In. Dig on this, the third of many live recordings to come. Enjoy.The Book Keeper : Lord EchoP*ssy : The Brazilian GirlsForever : The Brand New HeaviesHey Young World : Slick RickSmells Like Teen Spirit : Robert GlasperGone : Swell SessionLast Night : UnknownRua De Lisboa : Reminiscence QuartetWhatever It Is, I just can't stop : JamiroquaiUnequalled : StatelessGolden Age of Life : 4HeroNext Boogie: Friday June 23rd at Amli on 2nd ATX. Tenant and Community Appreciation early happy hour. Open Bar & free appetizers. DJ Shani & Playerone on deck 6:30-8:30p

Here's the latest installment of the EN DIRECT series. Vol 7 was a very fun time with MWS as usual. Enjoy! Upcoming Boogie:Friday 2/10 : UNITED: A Black History Month Celebration : Sahara LoungeTraveler : Ron TrentLightHouse : Jill Scott (Rhythm Factory HI Steve Maxwell Remix)Enchantment : Peven EverettRain : Kerri ChandlerWanna Love You Girl : Robin ThickeBlack Galaxy Suite : Anthony NicholsonI'm The Badest Bitch : Norma Jean BelleSamba : House Of GypsiesI Want To Be Free : Dana ByrdOdo Oya : Ola Jagun & His Ancestral Rhythms

This latest installment of EN DIRECT was from my birthday this past April. Anyone who's a performer can always feel eyes on them. At the third song, I feel eyes, I look up and who do I see? Joe from Gramaphone Records!! It shocked and surprised the hell out of me. I don't think he'd ever come out just to hear ME play. The other beautiful thing that happened was as I looked around, I saw young gay men and older gay men dancing to my beats! It felt like I was in Chicago and that always feels good! A good time was had by all.[Upcoming boogie: https://www.facebook.com/events/1778539639047068/. For more info, go to www.djshani.com/events]EnjoySuperman : Black CoffeeRock My World - I go crazy (Boddhi Satva Ancestral Soul Remix) : Black Coffee feat. SoulstarBig Ben : SiriusChild : George FitzgeraldPhilosohy : OsunladeSittin' Here (Atjazz Remix) : St. GermainSpread Love (Roots Mix) : Kenny Bobien feat. Ann NesbyMomma's Groove (Jimpster's Slipped Disc Mix) : OsunladeBrighter Days : CajmereWe Are On The Move :

This live recording is from my 2015 summer residency “SOUND TRIP” at Whip In. Dig on this, the second of many live recordings. Enjoy.Little Bird : Jazzanova feat. Jose JameaThank You For Talkin' To Me Africa - Sly & The Family StoneYou Showed Me (Edit) : Trinidad SenoliaThere's Nothing Like This : OmarI'm Still In Love : Marcia AitkenBuddy By : Johhny OsbourneI Can't Stand The Rain : Ann PeeblesThem Changes : ThundercatPinball Number Count : The Pointer SistersDial a Cliche : Jazzanova Ocelot : Hiatus KaiyoteMay-December : Mos DefUnkown : UnkownHollywood : BilalEstrelar : Marcos Valle

Since moving to Austin six years ago, I had always been on the search for a good party. One that promoted togetherness, abundant love, nonstop laughter and most importantly, the boogie! Something that reminded me of Chicago, home. I heard about a local party, "Body Rock" and decided to check it out. The consistency of all that I had looked for, I finally found. You can't imagine my excitement when I was asked to play "Body Rock - A Tribute to Erykah Badu" with my D.A.M.E. sisters (DJ Mahealani & Queen Deelah) just ONE day before flying out to New York to open for Les Nubians! It was pure magic. Here is the final part of the live recording entitled, "EN DIRECT VOL 5". Enjoy.No Possible (Chris Deepak Remix) : Fela KutiOda Oya (Spiritual Vocal) : Ola Jagun & The Ancestral RhythmsFree To Be : Jet feat Marissa GuzmanYou. Me. World (Ralf Gum Gogo Music Vocal) : Monique BinghamLevel 52 : Robert Strauss feat. Richie Henessey & Chris RouseDeep Blak'd : AYBEECan't You Feel It (M.A.W. & Sixx's Re-Work):

Since moving to Austin six years ago, I had always been on the search for a good party. One that promoted togetherness, abundant love, nonstop laughter and most importantly, the boogie! Something that reminded me of Chicago, home. I heard about a local party, "Body Rock" and decided to check it out. The consistency of all that I had looked for, I finally found. You can't imagine my excitement when I was asked to play "Body Rock - A Tribute to Erykah Badu" with my D.A.M.E. sisters (DJ Mahealani & Queen Deelah) just ONE day before flying out to New York to open for Les Nubians! It was pure magic. Here is the first part of the live recording entitled, "EN DIRECT VOL 4". Enjoy.Bittersweet (Jay's Main Event) : Jay Sinister Sealee, Louie Vega & Julie McKnightBlack Galazy Suite : Anthony NicholsonCan't Change Me (Ron Trent Dub) : N'DambiChildren of Africa (Neter Supreme Eternal Beings Mix : TumeloSimpatico : DJ Fudge & Hallex M feat. OmarFalling : Urban Sounds Lab feat. Renn WashingtonWork This,

This live recording is from my 2015 summer residency “SOUND TRIP” at Whip In. Dig on this is the first of many live recordings. Enjoy.Inútil Paisagem : Esperanza Spalding A Sunday Kind of Love : Etta James Lover, You Should Have Come Over : Jeff Buckley Nakamarra : Hiatus Kaiyote ft Q-Tip Fool For You : Alice Smith Day and Night : Billie Holiday Makeda : Les Nubians Wind Parade : Donald Byrd There's Nothing Like This : Omar Arena : Bugge Wesseltoft Version Vinheta Quebrante : CéU Lenda : CéU Grandma's Hands : Bill Withers Aquarius : The 5th Dimension

My Brooklyn trip was exactly what I needed! Thanks in part to my musical brother Itch13 who let me play his radio show, "Bloom Bap"! I'm not known for downtempo/lofi/reggae/hiphop, but I'm finding a stronger desire to play them more. Bloom Bap was the first to give me that moment in NYC. This was also my first time playing with Serato, too! Here's my solo set. The entire show is SICK! I like the directions Itch takes with his musical mind. Bloom Bap streams LIVE every Tuesday from 2-4 PM EST at BBOXradio.com. Turn us on for the finest in beats, future funk, nu soul, forward thinking hip hop, quirky house, weird trvp shit, and more.East Man Skank : Ja-Man All StarsMoody's Mood for Love : Amy WinehouseOne For The Road (Break) : Cee-Lo All Of Me : Swell Session vs. Mark de Clive-Lowe feat. Anni ElifThe Bookkeeper : Lord EchoEnchatment : Corrine Bailey RaeIt Really Doesn't Matter to You : ThundercatMellowtune : Potatohead PeopleDreams : Benny Sings(A)Gain : deƒ SoundBuy Some Land Put A House On It : Electr

Greetings,"EN DIRECT VOL 3" is the most recent in the "EN DIRECT" series. It was my turn to open the night with MIDWEST SESSIONS. It brought me back to my GROOVE TEMPLE days, where I had to gradually create a vibe & tell a story. Featuring: Beady Belle, Wunmi, Irfan Rainey, Ron Trent & more. Enjoy.Bella : Beady Belle Brothers on The Other Side : Irfan RaineyI Might do Something Wrong : Tortured SoulIn the Real World : MAW feat. Vikter DuplaixThe Time is Now : Ron TrentThe Wilder Side : Rasmus Faber & Alf TumbleToo Cute to Dance : VincemoI Feel the Rhythm : Ron TrentBabalawo : WunmiManteca : Pablo Fierro

"EN DIRECT VOL 2" was recorded at Liquid in San Francisco, 2002. This was the first time I ever played outside of Chicago and I was super excited! I had been playing 3 years once this party happened and only played vinyl! San Francisco is one of those cities that has amazing crowds - they know the songs, sing along and never stop dancing. Playlist will be updated once I comb through my music and find the missing links.Enjoy!Black Maybe : UnknownUnknown : UnknownNew Frontier : Steely DanThat Night : Vikter DuplaixRunning Away : Unknown Higher : Vernessa Mitchell (Hurley Mix)To Stop Me : Jamiroquai

This is the first of a NEW series I'm starting - "EN DIRECT". Over the last almost 2 decades, I've amassed quite a few recordings that no one has ever heard. Since I feel that this is the people's music and not mine, I decided to share the wealth. Stay tuned for recordings from Paris, Houston, San Francisco and of course Chicago.XxDJ Shaniunderwater : point gspeaking in tounges : nikosliving in ectasy : fonda raela revolucion : dzeta n' basilemanteca : pablo fierrothe causeway : the martinez brothersmy soul, my spirit : mike grantblack mental resurrection : glenn undergroundmy love is deeper : jill scott

Couldn't sleep last night, so I made this. Enjoy!Brink of Insanity - Chris GrayCalma (Quentin Harris) - Bah SambaZumbi Soul - Frankie ValentineNew School Fusion - RhythmcentricSpecial (Atjazz Love Soul Remix) - Maddslinky, OmarLook Beyond - Ron TrentBig Ben - SirusPeople Make the World Go Round (Kenny Dope Remix) - Joi CardwellLet me be - UnknownLife Goes On (Dance Ritual mix feat. Arnold Jarvis) - Little Louie VegaAquarian Moon (Casamena Basement Remix) - OsunladeCrazy - Black Coffee feat. Thiwe

"Adieu Chicago, Bonjour Paris PT 2"Here's the EXCLUSIVE PT 2 of the mix that I only had for years and years. It's been so long I don't remember some of the records, I hope to update the playlist soon. Happy new year again, babies!Only - AquanoteParfum Chic (Matthias Heilbronn mix) - Hanna HaisUnknown - Abicah SoulLes Enfants du Bled - SohaUnknown - MAWI feel you - Jordan FieldsCloser (Harry Knuckles mix) - GoapeleYou worry too much (about nothing) - Unknown

"Adieu Chicago, Bonjour Paris" is a mix that many still ask me about. Not many people have it as it was my gift to all who came to my going away party before moving to Paris. It holds many memories for me some good some bad, but I wouldn't change it for the world! This is how I introduced myself to Paris. Once brother Ron Trent enjoyed it, I knew I was on the right track! Part 2 will be released next week. Enjoy!I'm doing fine - Black Mahogani feat. Amp FiddlerYou're bringing me down - StatelessEverything is Possbile (Ron Trent remix) - Amp FiddlerUnknown - UnknownCan you feel me? - Raphael SaadiqDame me mas - Julius Papp feat. D'LaynaReaching for the stars (MAW remix) - Fantastic Plastic MachineIn Time - MAWHidden Agenda (MAW remix) - Craig DavidI might do something wrong - Tortured SoulUnknown - GU & Boo WilliamsThe girl next green door (DJ ME DJ YOU MIX) - Fantastic Plastic Machine

Take this journey with me through lo-fi, UK neo soul, downtempo and hip hop. Enjoy.aerosoul - benny tones feat. mara tkequilibria (instrumental) - sabrina malheirosthe man - omarsweet, sour u - bilaljets - bonoboi don't wanna leave - tall black guyk.r.u.s.h. - vandell harrispiece - gavin froomedilla*shine - j dilla feat. robert glasper & zynzelay

You betta ask yourself : Femi KutiDancing : Omar & Zed BiasLevel 52 : Robert Strauss feat. Richie Henessey & Chris RouseIt's just another groove : Mighty Dub KatzReach (Kerri Chanler mix) : Kenny BobienAnother Station (Todd Terje mix) : LindstrømBlack Galaxy Suite : Anthony NicholsonTengo Calderón : Unknown