It’s been a while but Groovers & Shakers is back with episode thirty three, The All 45s Funktastic Voyage Mix! Feels good to be back in September 2021 after a brief hiatus and we hope all of you are doing well. For this funky and musically packed episode we have decided to change the format of the show and let the music do the talking. Adam45s opens up the show with a set of some funky heavyweight 45s, some of which will have you pressing the rewind button. Listen as Adam prepares for lift off and takes your ears on this funktastic voyage from one funky track to the next. Followed by Aldo who continues this funk excursion into the funkmosphere with more funky 45s. Listen as Aldo brings this funky travel to end with some breaks and samples to top off this funky packed episode. All this plus more on episode thirty three, The All 45s Funktastic Voyage Mix! Thank you for tuning in.
#32. The Electronic Freestyle Mix With Special Guest DJ Abel
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode 32, The Electronic Freestyle Mix With Special Guest DJ Abel. In this brand new show, we get a fresh freestyle mix that includes some dope mash ups by DJ Abel. So all you breakdancers, poppers, and pop lockers get ready to bust out those dance moves and check it out as the homie Abel blends from one electronic funky track to the next. You’ll be sure to hear some dope juggling action and scratching as well. Afterwards, we discuss turntable repair and his transition from ableton to an mpc as he showcases some of his recent beats. All this plus more on episode 32, The Electronic Freestyle Mix With Special Guest DJ Abel.
#31. The End of Summer Mixtape With Guest DJ Lito
Groovers & Shakers is back for the end of August with episode 31, The End of Summer Mixtape With Guest DJ Lito. In this brand new installment, we say peace to summer as we head in to September with some mixtape vibes reminiscent of a pool party or backyard BBQ. DJ Aldo opens up the show with some hip hop instrumentals and funky classics to start off. Kick back in your pool, backyard, or couch and enjoy the music as Aldo blends from one track to the next. Followed by the man of the hour, special guest DJ Lito who continues the End of Summer Mixtape vibes with some hip hop, funk, and jazzy tunes. Check it out! As DJ Lito gets down on the ones and twos for this End of Summer Mixtape. Afterwards, we briefly talk records and screen printing. All this plus more on episode 31.
#30. The Extended Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guests Digndagutr & All Natural
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode 30, The Extended Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guests Digndagutr & All Natural. In this episode we get a double dose of some eclectic sets that touch on soul, funk, psych, to even some very nice iconic hip hop samples. Adam45s kicks things off with an all 45 set of some crossover soul and funky joints. Followed by our guest, Digndagutr who continues the eclectic vibes with some soul, psych, and hip hop samples. Afterwards we chop it up with our guest and talk records and producing. In addition, the homie and previous guest, chicano artist All Natural stops by and we discuss what he’s been up to. All this plus more on episode 30, The Extended Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guests Digndagutr & All Natural.
#21. Beats, Rhymes, and Hip Hop With Guest Emcee Zaire Black
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode #21 Beats, Rhymes, and Hip Hop With Guest Emcee Zaire Black. In our latest episode, DJ Aldo opens up the show with an all underground hip hop mix that touches on some classics and heavy hitters, as well as some doubles juggling action. You’ll be sure to keep your head nodding as Aldo blends and transitions from one joint to the next. Followed by the dungeon surgeon, aka Adam45s, live beat set. Adam kicks things off with some fresh instrumentals hot off the lab as he warms things up for our guest and emcee extraordinaire, Zaire Black, who drops some dope freestyles on the mic. Afterwards we sit down with the Long Beach emcee as he discusses and shares a few records he was featured on. All this plus more on episode 21. Enjoy and much love!
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#16. The Guest Takeover Mixtape with Nat Rock & Nicky Detroit
Groovers & Shakers is back with episode #16. The Guest Takeover Mixtape with Nat Rock & Nicky Detroit. In our latest show, we get blessed with not only one dope guest set but two dope guest sets, a Groovers & Shakers first. Local Chicano and graffiti artist Nat Rock opens up with a nice set of samples that touch on jazz, funk, and soul, amongst other sounds. You’ll be sure to recognize some iconic samples from some of your favorite hip hop joints on this one. After, we sit down with Nat Rock and talk music, art, and culture. Followed by Nicky Detroit’s set of Hip Hop, funk, and soul bangers. The veteran DJ rocks some nice doubles in this funky set. Afterwards, we sit down with the Michigan DJ and discuss memorable Hip Hop shows he’s seen growing up, favorite drummers, and deejaying for crowds. All this plus more on episode #16. The Guest Takeover Mixtape with Nat Rock & Nicky Detroit. Enjoy and much love.
#10. Hip Hop 101: Jazz, Breaks, Samples, +In Studio Beats With Guest Air1c
Groovers & Shakers is back with mix number ten, Hip Hop 101: Jazz, Breaks, Samples +In Studio Beats With Guest Air1c. In our latest mix, Adam45’s opens up the show with a smooth blended set that consists of jazz and hip hop. Adam is known for bringing those clean mixes that take you on a musical journey as you hear one song into the next, episode ten is no exception, as he takes you from jazz chillers to some hip hop bangers. Followed by special guest producer Air1c. Originally from Detroit now residing in Long Beach, Air1c hooks us up with nice a set of breaks and samples he’s previously used. Plus for the first time, a Groovers & Shakers exclusive, Air1c hops on the MPC for some dope in studio production playing some of his beats from 14 Karats as well as some new projects. Be sure to tune in, you don’t want to miss Air1c on the MPC! All that plus more on Groovers & Shakers. Enjoy!