Dope live recording from young DC buck DJ Yorker. Give it a listen and keep an eye out:

Bliss is the among the very best things that has happened to me. I feel extremely fortunate to be able to play music for you at the party every month and it’s safe to say that if you weren’t there to support Bliss back in 2001, 2004, 2008, etc. a lot of things that I hold dear, not least a DJ and music production career and U Street Music Hall, would not exist. Thank you. I’m humbled and honored to have a party 11 years running at which I can play new, forward-thinking music and occasional left field classics and I’m forever grateful for your support.

This month, we’re going back to basics, just like September 2000 at the Metro Cafe. I’ll be on the decks all night playing mostly deep and cosmic house, with a fair bit of some of the best tracks from the past 11 years of Bliss in the mix. If you’re around, please stop by and say hello. It will be good to see you.

Thank you to Nick Nichols (RIP) of the Metro Cafe, who had the guts and optimism to book a party like Bliss when it had nothing going for it: a DJ who couldn’t yet DJ, a brand with no following–only a passionate beginning DJ who wanted to try hard, play music you couldn’t hear in a club anywhere else, and smile while doing it.

Thank you to Dante and the Black Cat for hosting Bliss for 8 strong years and for allowing me to stick to my guns, even when it would have been easier to make paper and play to twice as many people by going a route that I wouldn’t be proud of today.

Thank you to Lisa White and the staff of the exceptional 9:30 Club for giving us the opportunity since 2007 to team up with some of the artists we most respect and for being friends whose quality work has inspired us.

Thank you to my fellow owners, the staff and patrons of U Street Music Hall for making a dream come true. I love you all.

All the best,
Will

Jubilee Mo is one of my favorite DC DJs. His sets and original productions are steady, deep and sexy. He’ll be at U Street Music Hall this Friday with Bruno Pronsanto and Blisspop’s own Lxsx Frxnk, who will be setting the mood with a frothy deep/minimal opening set, blindfolded, with hands tied behind her back, in a panther costume. Or so I’m told. I sat down with Jubilee to talk about where our dude is from and what makes him tick. He also put together a fantastic exclusive promo mix to give a taste of what to expect this Friday. See you there, in a panther costume!

Will: Tell me a little bit about where you’re from and how this has it helped shape your taste in music.

Jubilee: Born in Casa Blanca, Morocco. I grew up listening to my father play instruments such as TARBOUGA , AOUD , BANDIR. My upbringing has infused this “East meets West” feel to my music which gives it an identity for me today.

W: You have a steady hand behind the decks and vibes for miles. How would you describe your DJ style and what’s the biggest influence on the way you play?

J: Well, “VIBE” for me is everything. I just really get into my music and I think playing it with passion is the key. As far as style it’s just what sounds good to my ear, but I tend to go for more bouncy and more of a groovier house to techno music.

W: Your new material is dark and deep. I’ve been playing it in my sets a lot since you shared it with me. What’s your next release and when does it come out?

J: I have two releases coming out in the next few months. Check out this LINK
and the other on hidden records LES CLOCHARDS EP Vinyl/Digital.

W: Who would you most like to see come to DC and what’s your favorite recent set in town?

J: I would really like to see DIXON/JOHNNY D/LOSOUL. Best set for me this year was EWAN PEARSON @ U HALL & ONUR OZER @ TABAQ ROOFTOP

W: Tell our readers a little bit about your mix and some of the tracks you featured.

J: IN THIS MIX IS A TASTE OF WHAT I’VE BEEN PLAYING DURING THE SUMMER UP UNTIL NOW. SO TAKE IT EASY ON ME. I TRIED TO GIVE A WIDE TASTE OF WHAT I LIKE IN AN HOUR MIX ;) TRACKS FROM : Daniel Stefanik , Federico Molinari
Moodymann , Jubilee , youANDme.

Jubilee U Hall promo mix, 9.13.11

JUBILEE U-HALL promo mix by jubilee

A re-imagining of some classic and newer jackin house and techno as deep and cosmic house in the disco bpm range. The idea came from an email exchange with LOUISAHHH!!!. The mix also includes a few favorites from this year as well as Hot, an unreleased track by Volta Bureau, my new group with Outputmessage and Micah Vellian, and two upcoming VB remixes for Pat Lok and Codebreaker. Recorded live after hours 8.24.11 at U Street Music Hall.

Jack DJ Mix by Will Eastman

Track list

01 Loco Dice – How Do I Know (Edit)
02 Audion – Noiser (Mary Velo remix) (Edit)
03 UNKLE – Hold My Hand (Dubfire Remix) (Edit)
04 Diplo & Laidback Luke – Hey (Nadastrom’s Hot Latin Dub) (Edit)
05 Modeselektor – Black Block (Edit)
06 Robert Hood – Alpha (Edit)
07 Jatoma – Little Houseboat (Kenton Slash Demon Remix)
08 Paul Johnson – Feel My MF Bass (Edit)
09 Pat Lok – No Shame (Volta Bureau Extended Remix)
10 Mosca – Tilt Shift (Julio Bashmore Remix)
11 John Tejada – Sweat (On The Walls) (Edit)
12 Codebreaker – Desire (Volta Bureau Remix)
13 Modern Amusement – Cold As Ice (Louie Fresco Remix)
14 Maya Jane Coles – Senseless
15 Wolfgang Voigt – Kafkatrax 1.1 (Edit)
16 Motor City Drum Ensemble – Basement L.O.V.E.
17 Volta Bureau – Hot (unreleased)

A nice new, deep slow disco mix from long-time Blisspop friend Brian Billion. This one is a keeper. Play it next time you’re taking a stroll on the moon.

Wasted Space by Brian Billion