Freedom & happiness

So it's been a week since my return from New York City, and I've had the past seven days to collect my thoughts and reflect on my experience at Body & Soul.

I fully encourage any and all house-music enthusiasts to attend a Body & Soul event, if you haven't already. François K, Joe Claussell and Danny Krivit put on this amazing show and spin a phenomenal house soundtrack for the evening.

First, I'd like to say the crowd is the most diverse group of people I have ever seen in this type of environment. I don't know if it's a New York thing and Chicago just doesn't throw parties like this. Whatever the case may be, it was so refreshing to be present in a place where everyone feels like they belong. Everyone is welcome.

And that's what this event is all about. Body & Soul's message is one of love and freedom. Everyone was there for the same reason: to enjoy the music. It wasn't the typical club-rat scene I'm used to with meat heads in muscle tees picking up bustdowns left and right. If that is indeed what you're looking for, Body & Soul is NOT the place to be.

There is no room for superficiality. No room for hate. This is no place for shadiness, hostility or dishonesty. It is a place where people go to be themselves and truly feel the music and its profound message. And yes, the music has a message. And there's no way to really explain it without actually experiencing it yourself. So I dug up a track I felt would fit right into a Body & Soul vibe. Enjoy!


Axwell & Bob Sinclar - What A Wonderful World (Feat. Ron Carroll)

Droppin da pressure

I love everything that Mylo puts out, from his original tracks to his remixes. He's brilliant. If you're not familiar with Mylo's music, you may have heard "Drop The Pressure" at clubs about four years ago. "In My Arms" also got some decent airplay for those of you who listen to internet radio stations. The video for "In My Arms" might be one of my favorite videos...in this musical genre at least. I'm usually annoyed with the music videos for house tracks, but this one's got a good lil' storyline. My favorite part is the muscle car...good grief I want a muscle car. And dude lets his girl drive it. Stellar! Anyhow, I digress. So...check it out:



As for Bob Sinclar, I like some of his stuff. A lot of it is a bit too cheesy for me. But I will say, I love most of his remixes. So having said that, I want you to listen to this track by Bob Sinclar and remixed by Mylo. It's slightly trancey, but also very catchy. The female vocals perfect the track.


Bob Sinclar feat. Steve Edwards - Yes U R (Mylo Mix) (Download)