Category Archives: Jambalaya

Again: Music For Winter: Laxicover II

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Due to popular demand, Laxicover has gotten a sequel. Yes, the most downloaded compilation was supposed to be one-off but it’s back for another run. Are you ready for some smooth laying beats? Perhaps a chunk of bossa nova? Well, Laxicover II is probably the only compilation that you will enjoy thoroughly and know all the lyrics to at the same time. We went for an even softer sound this time and we can’t stop listening to it. Also, we incorporated more hairy legs for you this time. Enjoy it as you did the last one and, as always, feedback (or a thank you) is great.

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Again: Music For November: Sullene

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , ,

The prolonged summer that we’ve had forced us into releasing a chain of compilations that have been up and pop. But, we truly are softies at heart. We enjoy a great pop song or a loud dance number, but in reality, nothing tickles our fancy more than some sombre low-profile tunes from the likes of these artist features of Sullene. The name sprung from trying to make a pretty noun from the word “Sullen.” It’s the right record to usher in your winter with style and gloomy satisfaction. This one concentrates on the intimate, acoustic and  some unsung heroes of the scenes. Something tells us that this one will get us feedback from both ends of the spectrum. For our own sanity, we have to release something now and then that we love listening to.

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Again: Music for October: Bichotomy

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up, Other • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Yes, we know we are a bit late, but we are in New York City and having a little too much fun, but it didn”t stop us from doing one of the things we do best and that is compiling some fresh beats for you. October is usually a sombre, down and lowtempo month, but this is an exception. No Glumella here for you, this is another offering of upbeat jumpy tracks that will make you feel summer’s still here. We ended it up with a myriad of tracks that we can’t resist not offering, so here it goes. The title is a play on the word “dichotomy” and “bimorphemic” as most tunes on this one have no melodic-genre relation but are placed next to each other. We hope you like Bichotomy. Click away.

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Again: Music For September: Decithon

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

This time around, we are on the cusp of autumn (if you are in the Northern Hemisphere), so we decided to have the last blast as partying is our creed, nowadays. At any rate, the concept behind this stomper is simple. We wanted to create a marathon of song that require a high decibel to be appreciated. Hence, Decithon. It’s not for the faint-hearted. It’s made with feet angst in mind. So, put on your dance shoes and dance the blues.

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Again: Music For August: Prancina!

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

It’s that time of the month again and boy, do we have mood swings. Ok, we are talking about something else. But, in keeping with all things summer as we are having a good one, this one is in celebration of the sun really like its predecessors. Some great gay pop beats and a bunch of singles and some new talents that we discovered along the way. Its really an average compilation or regulars, newbies and a vintage one. We hope you like it as we have been listening to it non-stop. Yes, we put a picture of ourselves on it not purely out of narcissistic needs but also because we feel a great sense of accomplishment this month. Enjoy and feed us back.

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Again: Music For July: Hodgepodger

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

This one was hastily done, hence the name Hodgepodger. It has no concept and is merely a disorganized and topsy-turvy pile of gems. It’s all over the place, but it has some solid beats that can set your summer on the right course. The track list is unorganized intentionally to correlate with the theme of the compilation.

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Again: Music For June: Bitchology PT1

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

High off of the heels of our most-downloaded compilation of the year, Splashine, and its woozy predecessor Woebego, we give you this offering of pop that will define your summer’s theme. There are a bunch of bitches out there with strong singles out, so we opted for a time-pertinent overtly-sugary pop compilation for all the songs that you won’t be able to escape this summer. It’s straight forward numbers ready for radio that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside and then (might) become the most disposable thing ever. But, for the time being you will enjoy this no-qualms diva dictatorship.

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Again: Music For Summer: Splashine

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Summer moved in. Time to splash and shine. This little compilation is a one-off album for the start of summer. It is a synopsis of a playlist we had laying around our iPod for ages that we usually play first thing in the morning when we start the party in South Bnaider Beach. It has a naked beat to it. It’s the kind of record that you can play and dance your feet of to at high volumes, but can also be great background Martini music at low volumes. The album starts off at sunrise  and ends at sunset. You see, it’s a concept sonical journey through one great summer’s day. We hope you like this burst of energy and sunshine. Enjoy Splashine!

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Exclusive: Music For May: Woebego

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

After a couple of happy-go-lucky pop compilations comes this dreary and drab mellow one. Although it concentrates on the melancholy it does incorporate many genres from folk to organic pop to black electronica to mood food. It’s more a feeling than a sound. It carries some gems we couldn’t live without during our hectic volunteer work trip in Madagascar. It’s called Woebego as it is a play on the word “woebegone” and it sound tribal. Now, we’re off to a random impromptu Hong Kong trip. Enjoy it and give us some feedback, these compilations don’t come often, if there is demand of the dreary, we will represent. By the way, this is the first time we hand the sleeve’s creative control to someone else. Thank you, JS.

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Again: Music For April: 6aypril

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up, Queen Of The Night • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Another year, another April and those who know a thing or two about my compilations they know this is time for a celebration. It’s hard to believe that this is the 6th anniversary of the compilations that made this possible. Gaypril came about as a robust dance offering of unapologetic pop beats. It was so successful that it sparked an idea. Not that I didn’t do compilations before these six years, but after that they were less sporadic and more structured. This one is another pop mainstream and eclectic mix. This is the fourth in a row, which means we are popped out but we are trying to keep with the month’s traditional theme. But, this means the next compilation will be one the we love listening to incorporating drab with folk with all the melancholy in the world. But, for now enjoy hip-shaking fun.

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Again: Music For March: Poppygoo

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

We don’t eat sugar. At all. Instead, we decide to fulfill our penchant for everything sweet and gooey through audio. Yes, this month’s mix is an unashamed straight-up offering of pop music. So much pop to make you pop. It’s like a 22-course meal of sweets. Will it make you throw up, maybe? But, at least you had fun eating.

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Again: Music For February: Blipittyblop

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Yes, it’s here. We were a little bit late but we perfected a concept compilation. This one is an ode to electronic beats, both loud and small. Lush and serene. It concentrates on the blip and the blop. Some tracks will be familiar and mainstream, others obscure gems. It contains some artists we can’t live without, others we just discovered and tracks that have been sitting around in our most played section for a bit. We hope you like.

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Again: Music for January: Ampitup

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

We are three days late but everyone’s been super busy nursing a hangover and if you aren’t, get one now. At any rate, this is our first offering for the new decade. 2010 starts with a burst of eclectic dance beats and some hardcore pop debauchery. This is not one with a concept, but more of celebratory fan mix of get-up-and-go sounds to start off the year with a boom of sorts. We hope you like it and as always, feedback, wherever sent, is our fuel.

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Download: Music For December: Breezine

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Breezine is the last installation of the 2009 compilations. It features some tracks we have saved throughout the year. In short, it is basically the music we listen to. There is no specific concept to the album but it ranges on the stratosphere of  mid-tempo and instrumentation that is less computerized and rawer. We hope you like this offering, it’s early so that you get it before the break and because we are going to be head to South Korea / Philippines in an hour or so. So, enjoy it and and give us some good tasty feedback. It’s a 14-hour flight so you better amuse us when we check.

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Exclusive: Music For November: Gyratorium

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

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This time we’ve opted for an air of celebration and dance to combat the winter gloom. My best friend’s on the cover, so you know it’s going to be a good one. Basically, the compilation is not here for depth or introspection. It’s here to make you dance and have fun.

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Exclusive: Music For October: Urbanette

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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We hope we didn’t fill your iPod with too much gloom last month, but a little melancholy is always good. But, this time around we compiled the perfect antidote. It’s not too sugary sweet, yet not sulking sad. It’s sauve and soulful. Rich with melody and lyrical epiphany. We’d like to think of Urbanette as a determined woman of stature and beauty.

Yes, it’s a female-soul compilation. Apart from the opening track by Alphabeat (we put it on there because we couldn’t resist hiding it for another month), every track on there is straight up R&B and/or soul. Even the Alphabeat track has elements of gospel-tinted yelps as an homage to early 90s’ house. At any rate, this album is a showcase or voices, perseverance, class and drama, to say the least. We hope you enjoy.

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Exclusive: Music For September: Glumella

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

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After a series of happy-go-lucky compilations for the summer, we have collected all the sombre tracks for an autumn release. This is the result. This melancholic offering of electronic chill and dejected lowtempo ditties will sweep you away. It comes in celebration of the fact that many of the acts attributed to this sound have something coming out very soon. The compilation might not win you over at first listen, but once it does it’ll get you glued. The name comes from the feminization of the word “glum,” if there’s such a thing. Glumella might sound depressing, but it’s also soothing. We hope you enjoy it and your feedback is always appreciated.

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Again: Music for Winter: Laxicover

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Listening to Florence + The Machine’s version of Candi Staton‘s ode to obesity “You Got The Love” reminded us of how powerful a cover version can be and how it could present a different angle to an already marvelous song. This inspired us to make a one-off compilation (which we rarely do) filled with cover versions of songs we love that have been made into different, but equally succulent versions.

Opting for a sound that wouldn’t be overwhelming but still manages to get the song across, we went with the more relaxed covers, hence the name Laxicover. The compilation includes covers within the span of 12 years. What’s good made it, basically. It’s the type of record that you can play on end in the background and, also, jam to whenever you want. We hope you enjoy the chill sounds and my hairy legs.

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Again: Music for August: SlinkyPop

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by Beats, Jambalaya, Mix It Up • Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

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To keep up with the festivities of the summer season we decided to dodge depth and melancholy in favor of sun beats and lush pop. yes, it’s another beach mix filled with pop marvels that are bound to make you dance and strut and do the nasty. Not one track on this compilation is slow, not even towards the end. SlinkyPop is exactly what the name refers to. It’s playful and poppy like the seed. 21 tracks of fun. We hope you like it as it has been playing non-stop at Loft965 headquarters (the chalet hammock).

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