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Listen to this selection of mixes by Friends We Love Co-Founder, Moni Vargas that span a wide spectrum of genres, artists and styles. Check out her bio here and stay tuned to Friends We Love Radio for new shows and updates.
Worldwide FM :: Moni Vargas 01-21-21 on FWL Mixcloud
This show features tracks by Bugz In The Attic, Dam Swindle, Liquid Phonk, Krystal Klear, Paskal, Urban Absolutes and more.
Worldwide FM :: Moni Vargas 12-17-20 on FWL Mixcloud
This show features tracks by J-felix, Project X, Boddhi Satva & DJ Satelite, Soul Inscribed and Rhi.
Worldwide FM :: Moni Vargas 11-19-20 on FWL Mixcloud
This show features tracks by J Nandez.
Worldwide FM :: Moni Vargas 10-15-20 on FWL Mixcloud
This show features tracks by Kathy Diamond, Aya, Gazeebo, King Britt, Jazzanova and more.
Worldwide FM :: Moni Vargas 09-17-20 on FWL Mixcloud
This show features tracks by Fila Brazillia, Andreya Triana, Mongo Santamaria, Jamie Woon and The Black 80s.
Worldwide FM :: Moni Vargas 07-16-20 on FWL Mixcloud
This show features tracks by Sly5thave, Ty, Bryony Jarman-pinto, Khruangbin, Wheelup and more.
Worldwide FM :: Moni Vargas 05-07-20 on FWL Mixcloud
This show features tracks by Jimi Tenor, Tony Allen, Tony Allen, Khruangbin, Alex Barck and Soul Brothers.
Worldwide FM :: Moni Vargas 04-09-20 on FWL Mixcloud
This show features tracks by Gary Bartz, Gene Harris, Michel Cleis, Coladera and Marva Whitney.
Funk from around the world - Sahara All Stars of Jos from Nigeria, The Tornadoes from New Zealand, Setenta from France, Sleep Walker (Marc Mac rmx) from Japan, Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band from Cuba, Keziah Jones (Simbad rmx) from Nigeria/NY and Breakestra from Los Angeles.
GetUpBrazil x Moni on FWL Mixcloud
I mixed this selection for WNYC's Social Mixer series. It's combination of uptempo Brazilian rhythms, deep bass and a touch of house - a perfect soundtrack for spring training! Music by Wilson Simonal, Azymuth, Makossa & Megablast, Seiji, Zed Bias, Middlewood Sessions, Zumen and Lekan Babaloa.
The Fader • Suite 903 • DJ Moni on FWL Mixcloud
The Fader magazine asked me to mix Suite 903 no.12 - a very soulful selection with tunes by Nas, Amy Winehouse, Bugz in the Attic, Ben Westbeech, Emily King, Bonobo and many more. Compiled by Moni + Michael Adasko.
Moni's Broke 'n House Mix on FWL Mixcloud
Variety is the spice of this 2007 seamless mix - from gospel, hi-life and deep house to soulful broken beat hailing from DC, London, NYC, Dallas, Berlin, Chicago + Nairobi. Tunes by Kirk Franklin, Kid Gusto, The Politik, Omar, Aaron Jerome, Lewis D, DJ Vadim, Peven Everett, PTH Projects + Ben Westbeech. INJOY + let me know what you think!
Moni Mix for Clutch Magazine on FWL Mixcloud
A short mix of soulful ladies for Clutch Magazine back in 2008 ft Santigold, Jazmine Sullivan, Little Dragon, Tawiah, Zaki Ibrahim, Seiji rmx of Erykah Badu + TK Wonder.
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RAPPERS WE LOVE :: RAPPING, DECONSTRUCTED: THE BEST RHYMERS OF ALL TIME
Whether or not you're a lover of lyrical terrorism from the likes of Rakim, Biggie, Mos Def, Kendrick, Andre 3000, MF Doom or Eminem, this playlist does an OUTSTANDING job of providing some serious shine on the undeniable level of skill these wordsmiths incorporate into their art of rhyming.
PAULETTE PLAYLIST
Before I start writing a new screenplay I spend some time putting together a playlist to keep my head aligned with the film's tone and feeling. One song that really nailed the mood of my latest screenplay was this beautiful treasure of a song called "Paulette" by Balla Et Ses Balladins from Conakry, Guinea.
Man....When I tell you I had this joint on repeat during the entire writing process, I mean by the time I finished the script, I was damn near singing in a new language. There were too many other gems on the playlist not to share with everyone. Please enjoy these joints from everyone from Betty Chung, Misun, Nightmares on Wax, Chicano Batman, Two Man Sound, Tim Maia, Mulatu Astatke and much more.