#25. The New Year Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guest DJ Rodi

Groovers & Shakers is back in 2020 with episode 25, The New Year Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guest DJ Rodi. In our latest mixtape, Aldo kicks things off in 2020 with a selection of 45s that touch on soul, funk, and a few Latin joints. Sticking to his roots, Aldo continues to incorporate his signature sound with a few more Latin gems on this one. Followed by DJ Rodi’s all 45 set of soulful reggae, soul, and funk bangers. Known in the Long Beach DJ scene as one of the former founders of the Good Foot, all vinyl party, DJ Rodi treats us to a funky and soulful set of heaters from his own personal collection. Afterwards, we sit down with DJ Rodi and discuss his days living in Japan and his experience hanging with funk and soul legend Clarence Reid. All this plus more on episode 25, The New Year Eclectic Sounds Mix With Guest DJ Rodi.

#24. The Explosive Funky 45s & Latin Breaks Mix

Groovers & Shakers is back to end 2019 with a funky bang, with episode 24 The Explosive Funky 45s & Latin Breaks Mix. In this episode, we get down to business and take it back to where it all began with DJ sets from G&S founders and residents Adams45s and Aldo. In our latest mixtape, Adam45s opens up the show by treating us to a funky set of 45s bangers that touch on some classics as well as some deeper cuts and worldly joints. Known for those steady hands when it comes to mixing, Adam45s continues to live up to the name as he smoothly blends from one funky 45 to the next. Followed by DJ Aldo’s set of Latin funky breaks that touch on funk, boogaloo, and afro funk. When it comes to those Latin rhythms you know how Aldo gets down and this episode is no exception as he keeps it funky. Afterwards we sit down and recap 2019 and discuss our plans for new episodes in 2020. All this plus more on episode 24 The Explosive Funky 45s & Latin Breaks Mix. Enjoy and much love!

#20. Ensalada Tropical With Guest DJ Costa - Boogaloo, Guaguanco, Mambo, +More

Groovers & Shakers is back with episode #20 Ensalada Tropical With Guest DJ Costa - Boogaloo, Guaguanco, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Plus Much More! In our latest episode, things quickly heat up in the studio with an all Latin rhythms mix that touches on various sounds from the 60s boogaloo era. Our very own DJ Aldo kicks off the show with a set that spans across the decade and multiple genres such as guaguanco, descarga, and boogaloo just to name a few. Aldo opens up for our guest DJ Costa by warming things up as he smoothly blends and transitions from one Latin track to another. Followed by our friend and special guest of the hour, DJ Costa, who continues the 60s Latin rhythms vibe going. He’s been our boy for quite some time now so it was only a matter of time before we got him on the show to drop an all Latin set. Afterwards, we sit down with DJ Costa and discuss his appreciation for this type of music and its recent revival in the past couple years. All this plus more on episode #20 Ensalada Tropical With Guest DJ Costa - Boogaloo, Guaguanco, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Plus Much More!

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#8. Bon Voyage Worldy Tropical Sounds Mix: Brazilian, Guaguanco, Funk, +More

Groovers & Shakers is back with mixtape number eight, Bon Voyage Worldly Tropical Sounds Mix, just in time for your summer needs. In this episode, we explore different genres of world music such as Brazilian, boogaloo, guaguanco, funk, salsa + many more, while mixing and blending records. Adam45s opens up the show with some nice Brazilian heaters followed by some nice groove and boogaloo to put you in that nice tropical comfort zone. When it comes to mixing gems nobody does it better than Adam45s, the wax slayer. Followed by Aldo’s Latin set of sounds that touch on boogaloo, funk, and guaguanco, that salsa dura! When it comes to those Latin tropical vibes you know Aldo brings the fuego. So join us on this worldly sound trip where passports do not apply. All that plus much more on episode eight, Bon Voyage Worldly Tropical Sounds Mix. Enjoy!