A one take, unplanned mix put together for submerge.live - enjoy!

In 2000, Nick Gunz (then going by Nik E. Gunz) walked into Vital Vinyl in Minneapolis with a bag of records, and a mini disc recorder. Nothing planned, just hoping to record something decent. The result - The Red Tape. It became the first in a planned series of The United Colors of House. Two other mixes were recorded in this series: The Blue Tape & The Green Tape. Somehow this recording survived the last 25+ years in the bottom of a box in storage. All vinyl, unplanned. Enjoy the flashback.

For the second year in a row, Dory Kahalé closed out Saturday night at Camp DayFunk with a set that felt less like a performance and more like a ritual. Seamlessly weaving house, ghetto, classic techno, and everything in between, Dory commanded the dancefloor with a sound that was raw, driving, and undeniably joyful. As the sun dipped low and the night came alive, his set built momentum in waves, each one pulling dancers deeper into the reminder why we gather. It was sweaty, communal, and cathartic. If this becomes the DayFunk tradition it’s starting to feel like, we’re all the better for it.

Ben Annand set off Camp DayFunk 2025 with a heady, deep, and impeccably crafted dance floor-first set that captured the tone for the entire weekend. From the first beat, he pulled the crowd into a sound that felt both grounded and expansive, layering warm, textured elements with basslines that built steadily without ever rushing the moment. There was a patience to his flow, a quiet confidence that allowed dancers to lose themselves in the space between the kick and the melody. Equal parts meditative and body-moving, Ben’s set honored the spirit of the forest and the promise of the dance floor, weaving a sonic tapestry that felt ancient and new at once. It was the perfect invocation, a chapter that reminded everyone why we gather together in the first place.

DayFunk is kicking off the New Year proper with a solid mix of Stacy Kidd tracks, mixed by the dance floor titan Pet Sounds. This mix comes in advance of DayFunk Presents Stacy Kidd on Sunday, February 9 at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis. If you're in the area, join us: https://www.facebook.com/share/14x6JnJpDJ/ Tracklist: 01 - Let Love Enter feat. Michael Henderson (Fusion Mix) - Stacy Kidd 02 - The Groove Land (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 03 - Body Jerkin' (Chicago Mix) - Stacy Kidd, Peven Everett 04 - Groove Odyssey (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 05 - Groove Odyssey (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 06 - How Bad I Want Ya (Gu Peak True Time Mix) - Stacy Kidd, Peven Everett 07 - Turn Up The Vibe (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 08 - House Head (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd, Phil Greenwood 09 - The Movement (Flow Mix) - Stacy Kidd 10 - Music For You (MF) - Stacy Kidd, Matthew Yates, Ice Mike L. 11 - Random Funk (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 12 - Do What You Feel (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd It's not about us...it's about "us". We're a community, a gathering of people who share a love for house music. Whether we were there from the beginning, or we just came in - we're all riding the waves of house. We've experienced the highs and lows, danced until dawn, and feel the pulse of the sound that helped define us. Many of the legends who started it all are still out there, working their magic. They inspire us, and we pay tribute to them every month with events that go beyond just a party. It's a chance to connect, to enjoy the music that has shaped our lives, and to support the talented local artists who share our passion. We want to invite you to be a part of our journey, to feel the moment, and experience the unity that house music brings. It's all happening right now, and we would love to have you join us.

Minneapolis DJ Alli D. packed the tracks into the latest mix in the DayFunk Presents series. A solid hour mix of tracks by Chicago artist, DJ and pioneer: CZR. This mix comes ahead of the DayFunk presents CZR day party on 01/12/25 at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis. If you're in the area, we'd love to have you join us. Here's the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/jiaZPEowjikm1TUg/ It's not about us...it's about "us". We're a community, a gathering of people who share a love for house music. Whether we were there from the beginning, or we just came in - we're all riding the waves of house. We've experienced the highs and lows, danced until dawn, and feel the pulse of the sound that helped define us. Many of the legends who started it all are still out there, working their magic. They inspire us, and we pay tribute to them every month with events that go beyond just a party. It's a chance to connect, to enjoy the music that has shaped our lives, and to support the talented local artists who share our passion. We want to invite you to be a part of our journey, to feel the moment, and experience the unity that house music brings. It's all happening right now, and we would love to have you join us.

Minneapolis vinyl slinger QJ comes through with the latest mix in the DayFunk Presents series. A solid hour mix of chunky house with a heavy dose of soul - 100% on vinyl. This mix comes ahead of the DayFunk : Records Only party on 12/15/24 at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis. If you're in the area, we'd love to have you join us. Here's the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1k4soVdZNsCWgBzi/ It's not about us...it's about "us". We're a community, a gathering of people who share a love for house music. Whether we were there from the beginning, or we just came in - we're all riding the waves of house. We've experienced the highs and lows, danced until dawn, and feel the pulse of the sound that helped define us. Many of the legends who started it all are still out there, working their magic. They inspire us, and we pay tribute to them every month with events that go beyond just a party. It's a chance to connect, to enjoy the music that has shaped our lives, and to support the talented local artists who share our passion. We want to invite you to be a part of our journey, to feel the moment, and experience the unity that house music brings. It's all happening right now, and we would love to have you join us.

As part of the monthly "DayFunk Presents" DJ mix series, the newest installment kicks the fun up a notch with an hour long mix curated by DJ Butter. We've mixed up the format a bit, and rather than a focus on a single artists as in past mixes, we're diving into a genre: Hip House. If you're familiar with the early 90's formats, this goes beyond that into bootlegs and tracks that bring the sound forward a few decades. If you'd like to get down with us in person, join us in Minneapolis on Sunday, November 17 2024 for DayFunk Presents : DJ Abilities (House Set) info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/Md7wgCWPHnic45XX/ Tracklist: 1.Been Around The World (Armand Van Helden Remix) - Diddy, The Notorious B.I.G., Mase 2.Go Ahead in the Rain (Pimp Juice's Player Paradise) - A Tribe Called Quest, Pimp Juice 3.Old School (Extended Mix) - Ghetto Birds, Seb Todd 4.Down With Me (Hako Remix) (Extended Mix) - Dope Earth Alien, lau.ra 5.It's Like That (Jason's Battle Blaster) - Run-D.M.C. vs Jason Nevins 6.Get Stupid (Original Mix) - Cloonee 7.My Turn (Original Mix) - Lowcult 8.JayDee (Original Mix) - Detlef 9.Jump Around (Extended Mix) - Dillon Nathaniel, Kevin McKay 10.Superstition (Original Mix) - DJ PP, Gabriel Rocha 11.Work It (Extended Club Mix) - Kevin McKay, Milos Pesovic 12.The Get Down (Original Mix) - Sonny Fodera, Biscits 13.Hip House (Original) - Fast Eddie 14.Pump The Noise (Original Mix) - Block & Crown, Lissat 15.Hot Stepper - NADDA 16.Are You Ready to Dance (Club Mix) - Block & Crown, Fernando Lopez

On Sunday, October 27 2024, the DayFunk party in Minneapolis welcomes DJ Mes. In preparation for this day of food, friends, drinks and house music, Minneapolis resident and DayFunk regular Nate Laurence put together an hour mix of some of his favorite DJ Mes tracks to give you a flavor of Mes' credentials. If you're in the Midwest, be sure to join us: https://www.facebook.com/share/6xQp1apbqeYsLBrT/ Tracklist: (1) DJ Mes & Peter Brown - Buffalo Shock (DJ Mes Short Stuff Mix) - Guesthouse (2) DJ Mes & Charles Feelgood - My Life - Guesthouse (3) DJ Mes - Les Sensations - Salted (4) DJ Mes - Da Change - Salted (5) DJ Mes - Player's Choice (Extended) - Guesthouse (6) DJ Sneak - Body Talkin' (DJ Mes Town Business Mix) - DJ Sneak Classics (7) DJ Mes & DJ Dan - M.T.Y.S. - Guesthouse (8) DJ Mes & Sinner & James - Quintessential - Guesthouse (9) DJ Mes & J Paul Getto - Get It Together (No Vox) - Guesthouse (10) DJ Mes - T.B.R. - Guesthouse (11) DJ Mes - Homage (Turntables Nights Fever Remix) - Guesthouse (12) DJ Mes & Sonny Fodera - Wanna Do - Guesthouse (13) DJ Mes - Rushen Roulette - Farris Wheel

On Sunday, October 27 2024, the DayFunk party in Minneapolis welcomes Mazi. In preparation for this day of food, friends, drinks and house music, DayFunk family eks put together an original mix of some of his favorite Mazi tracks to give you a flavor of their credentials. If you're in the Midwest, be sure to join us: https://www.facebook.com/share/NdfVf9yEUFe2RRJT/ Tracklist: 1. The Reason We Took It Underground (Original Mix): Studio Nova 2. Back To Joy (Original Mix): Audio Soul Project 3. Do You Want Me (Ten Bar Disco Mix): Mazi feat. Colette 4. Keeping It Unreal (2020 ReMastered Version ): Mazi 5. Russian Radio (AM Remix) - Mazi, Josh Collins 6. Private Utility (Original Mix): Audio Soul Project 7. Foot Werk (Mazi Remix): Getto Mark 8. Groove To My Instrumental (Original Mix)l: Mazi 9. Perpetual Funktion Take 1 (2022 Remaster): Studio Nova 10. Expansion Message (Original Mix): Studio Nova 11. Refill? (Original Mix) : Mazi 12. Happy (Mazi's Holisitic Disco Rub): Donna Blakely *A note from eks: Growing up it seemed like all of my favorite mix tapes had Mazi tracks, so making an entire mixtape of them made perfect sense.   I've always loved how versatile Mazi is as a producer, so my main goal for this mix was to showcase the breadth of his work under various pseudonyms. Indeed, Mazi has a track for any mood.  If you want something low and slow with amazing vocals "Do You Want Me" is one of the best. Need  a 134 bpm all-major-chord banger happier than bunnies cumming sunshine? Check out "Refill?".   How about a minimal tech track that is psychedelic and groove-heavy? Easy!  Mazi is producing loads of them under the name Audio Soul Project.     Not to mention that under the pseudonym Studio Nova, he was a pioneer of the filtered sound that defined Disco House in the late 90s. "The Reason We Took It Underground" is still one of the best records I've ever heard to this day.  After 25 years not only does it still sound fresh, even the social messaging is still relevant. It's confirmation that we were absolutely on the right track back then.  Something still worthy of our time now.  And that makes it all the more special.

On Sunday, September 22 2024, the DayFunk party in Minneapolis welcomes Johnny Fiasco. In preparation for this day of food, friends, drinks and house music, Minneapolis OG and DayFunk family Dory Kahalé put together an hour mix of some of his favorite Johnny Fiasco tracks to give you a flavor of Johnny Fiasco's credentials. If you're in the Midwest, be sure to join us: https://www.facebook.com/share/4k5ChhNH4tAuiKLw/ Tracklist: 1. Ooh La La - E-Tones (Johnny Fiasco  Remix) 2. Back To Basics - Johnny Fiasco 3. Elementary 101 - Johnny Fiasco 4. Que Pasara - Arley Astaiza (Johnny Fiasco Remix) 5. Dance Again - Johnny Fiasco 6. Disco Derby - Johnny Fiasco 7. Nothing But Love - Johnny Fiasco 8. Machine - Johnny Fiasco 9. Yolo. -Johnny Fiasco 10. Keeping It Deep - Johnny Fiasco 11. Masta Boogie. - Johnny Fiasco

On Sunday, August 25 2024, the DayFunk party in Minneapolis welcomes DJ Lego. In preparation for this day of food, friends, drinks and house music, DayFunk resident Nick Gunz put together a 45 minute mix of some of his favorite Lego Rodriguez tracks to give you a flavor of Lego's credentials. If you're in the Midwest, be sure to join us: https://www.facebook.com/share/jyJsuYv1T7WZtnPR/ Tracklist: 1. Take Me Up (Lego Mix) : Ralphi Rosario feat. Donna Blakely 2. Wanna Give It Up (Lego Dub) : Ralphi Rosario, Linda Clifford 3. It's All Over (Original Mix) : Lego 4. When I'm With You (Piano Mix) : Lego 5. Ball & Chain (Lego Remix) : Patrick M 6. Miamimita (Lego Remix) : Hatiras 7. My Strength : Lego 8. Quiet On The Set : Lego 9. Sax Addict (Lego Original Mix) : Lego 10. Groove On (Lego's Groove Dub) : Johnny Fiasco 11. El Ritmo De Verdad (Extended) : Lego

Tracklist: 1. Intro 2. God Made Me Phunky | MD Xpress (Groove Assassin’s Remix) 3. Hey Hey | Dennis Ferrer (Mousse T’s Housemaster’s Re-Rub) 4. Feel Me Up | Organized Crime 5. House Work | Jax Jones (feat. Mike Dunn & MNEK) 6. Can’t Stop The House | Sam Devine 7. Call Of The Wild | Dam Swindle ft. Jungle By Night (Cinthie Remix) 8. No Victim Song | ATFC feat. Hannah Williams 9. You Used To Hold Me | Ralphie Rosario (Riviera Mix) 10. Cherry Wine | Josh E. 11. Chicago Southside | CZR (Shield Your Eyes Remix) 12. Brighter Days x daka | Harry Bowen Edit 13. At Night | Shakedown (Peggy Gou’s Acid Journey Remix) 14. King Of My Castle | Don Diablo Edit 15. Rise | Eddie Amador 16. That Sound | DJ Dan & Ido

A bit sloppy, but a whole lot of fun. I put together a half hour worth of house music sunshine music for you to groove to this week. I hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, and follow along for a new weekly mix! It's All Happening Right Now - Episode Twenty Tracklist: 1. Flowerz | Armand Van Helden feat Roland Clark (Dan AUX VIP) 2. Pump It Up | Endor 3. Feels Good | Josh Butler 4. Brighter Days | Cajmere feat. Dajae (DJ Eclyps Remix) 5. Lovelee Day | Amine Edge & Dance vs. Blaze 6. Sun Is Shining | Funkstar DeLuxe 7. Music Sounds Better With You | Stardust 8. Pushing On | Oliver Dollar & Jimi Jules It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs.

I decided to go in a different direction this week, with a moodier and deeper vibe. I really enjoyed this collection of tracks, and think it'll set the mood for your weekend hangout. Enjoy! It's All Happening Right Now - Episode Nineteen Tracklist: 1. Reprise De Fonk | Art of Tones 2. Me And You And Her | Adryiano 3. Werq. Feel. Gruv. VOgue | Demuir 4. Girl With The Bat | Idris Elba 5. Kill Frenzy | Fouk 6. The Best Is Yet To Come | Scan 7 7. The Break Up | Dam Swindle

This weeks mix bounces across the subgenres of house music from remixes to vocals to acid. This was a fun pack of tracks to program, and I hope you find yourself somewhere warm feeling the summer vibe. It's All Happening Right Now - Episode Eighteen Tracklist: 1. Freek 'N' You | Jodeci (MK Dub) 2. Be Happy | DXNBY (Afters Edit) 3. The Realm | Antoine Vial 4. Always | Waze & Odyssey vs. Tommy Theo 5. Playing Me | Keano 6. No Worries | Butch 7. Festival Track | George Smeddles It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs.

I was really feeling the bootlegs and covers this week. A handful of house jams from the early 2000's - alongside a few newer jems. Enjoy! It's All Happening Right Now - Episode Seventeen Tracklist: 1. It's Like Funk | Run DMC vs. Purple Disco Machine (Erik Hagleton Bootleg) 2. The Funk Phenomena (Vincent Caira Remix) 3. Over Me | South of Roosevelt 4. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone | The Temptations (Alek Soltirov Edit) 5. This Is Disco | Hatiras 6.Believe | Ministers De la Funk Feat. Jocelyn Brown (Coqui Selection Rework) 7. Doctor Love | First Choice (Kevin McKay Re-Edit) It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs.

There were a handful of songs that popped into my head this week from decades ago, and couldn't help but dig them up. As a celebration of the first "official" (unofficial) weekend of summer, enjoy It's All Happening Right Now - Episode Sixteen! It's All Happening Right Now - Episode Sixteen Tracklist: 1. Get On My Camel | Paul Johnson 2. Rock With You | Michael Jackson (Mario Djust 37 Floor Edit) 3. Plastic Dreams | Jaydee (Hobbs Remix) 4. Drugs From Amsterdam | Armand Van Helden Remix 5. Missing Lynx | Kid Créme 6. Promised Land | Joe Smooth (Groove Armada Remix) 7. The Player | Angelo Ferreri Dub Re-Work It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs.

It's All Happening Right Now - Episode Fifteen Tracklist: 1. The Wrap Around | Dam Swindle 2. Back In The Days | COEO 3. Luv Thang | Lazare Hoche 4. Remind Me feat. Seven Davis Jr | Black Loops & Nikoss 5. Into The Groove | Dick Johnson 6. 005A1 | Apparel Wax 7. Submerging | Lay Far (Crackazat Rework) 8. Beach Reach | Johannes Albert It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs.

I've been trying not to play favorites, but there's something about this collection of tracks that I'm feeling. Here it is, It's All Happening Right Now - Episode Fourteen. Each week Nick Gunz selects, programs and mixes a unique set of house music classics, burners and bootlegs. I think you're really going to like this one. If you'd like to follow along for the ride (and I'd really like if you did!), hit the subscribe button! It's All Happening Right Now - Episode Fourteen Tracklist: 1. La Chatte Au Baron | Art of Tones & Chatobaron 2. Touched By The Sky | Dennis Ferrer (Unreleased CASSIMM Dub) 3. Same Man | Till West & DJ Delicious (Till West 2013 Edit) 4. Feels So Good | Joey Chicago (J Paul Getto Remix) 5. For The Heads | MrSee 6. Spaced Invader | Hatiras (Low Steppa Remix) 7. Buffalo Shock | Peter Brown & DJ Mex (Extended Mix) 8. Pushing On | Oliver $ & Jimi Jules It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs.