Episode 30 - Mickey Perez

Chicago born/Miami raised, Mickey Pérez is a first generation American of Cuban & Ecuadorean descent who’s been putting down the funkiest rhythms from Africa, South America, Brazil, the Caribbean & U.S. to NYC dance-floors strong since 2008.A Brooklyn resident since 2002, Mickey represents & presents a non-commercial, diasporic sound irrespective of national borders spanning many different styles of dance music across Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Brasil & Black America. Mickey currently has a regular monthly show on NYC's The Lot Radio titled BeBop Porú which runs concurrently as a monthly to bi-monthly dance party in Brooklyn, Mexico City & Miami. In 2022, Mickey launched a community based summer music series for all ages with Toribio (Conclave/BDA) called Public Service that runs monthly across neighborhood parks in Bed-Stuy & Bushwick in Brooklyn.

Omar Meftah, widely recognized as ‘Meftah’, is a Detroit-based producer, DJ, and visionary behind Musha Publishing. With a foundation rooted in multi-instrumentalism and beatmaking, Meftah’s musical oeuvre transcends genres, encapsulating what he terms as the ‘Sounds of the Diaspora’.
In 2020, he released his debut EP, ‘Information Travels Through' (AOM001), marking the inception of his Musha Publishing imprint, and carving out a distinctive sonic identity within Detroit’s illustrious music landscape.
In addition to his solo endeavors, Meftah boasts and impressive repertoire of collaborative works, including co-production credits on Amp Fiddler's 'Keep Coming' remixes under Moodymann's Mahogani Music (MM-43, 2019), and instrumental contributions to Black Noi$e's 'OBLIVION' album released on Earl Sweatshirt's Tan Cressida Records (2020). His talents have further garnered recognition through appearances on !K7 Records’ DJ-Kicks: Theo Parrish (K7414LP, 2022), solidifying his position as a prominent figure in Detroit’s musical community.Recorded on December 20, 2025 in Brooklyn, NY.

Detroit icon, Unirhythm founder, and key member of the legendary 3 Chairs alongside Moodymann, Theo Parrish, and Rick Wilhite, Marcellus has helped define the sound of modern dance music. His sets and productions are raw, hypnotic, and soulful. From early days at Saint Andrews Hall to international festivals, he carries Detroit’s lineage forward, connecting soul, funk, disco, jazz, house, and techno seamlessly.https://marcelluspittman1.bandcamp.com/Recorded in Brooklyn on October 10, 2025

Dj, @run.dem.crew Founder, public speaker, community builder, mentor, Yogi, lululemon Ambassador - are just a few of Charlie Dark's job titles.Charlie Dark is a poet, DJ, co-founder of Attica Blues and founder of Run Dem Crew. Dark is also a Lululemon Global Running Ambassador.In 2023, Dark was awarded an MBE as part of the birthday honours list, for services to running and to young people.https://www.instagram.com/daddydarkrdc/

Fuse together Detroit Jazz Master Marcus Belgrave & Techno Pioneer Mike Banks and you get a musician who understands the theory and styles of each while continuing to push both genres forever forward.https://www.4evr4wrd.com/

Ann-Marie Teasley, also known as The AM and most recently AMX, is a violinist turned techno upstart who made her entrance as a guest DJ on NTS radio and clubs throughout Detroit and NYC before releasing her first EP 'Black Majik' on Tresor Records. Following her debut in S. America, The AM began producing records under the alias 'AMX,' which is the monicker she uses most frequently.She runs a monthly DJ residency in Detroit called Realms of Techno, which is also the name of her newly created label.

A DJ, writer, and avid record collector, DJ Etta’s sets take a free form approach, ranging from naughty boogie disco to enveloping house to classic, golden era hip-hop, mixed with a cohesive grace and effortless musicality. She occupies most of her time scheming with her party Blueprint, curating for Moods, or working as a staff member at the legendary Submerge Records. Over the past 7 years, under the tutelage of the likes of the legendary John Jammin Collins and Rick Wilhite, she's played at festivals such as Dweller, parties such asInterdimensional Transmissions and has put out mixes through Honcho and The Lot Radio.https://www.instagram.com/discointelpro?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Born in New York, some of his earliest musical influences included his mother’s love for soca music and the distinct Caribbean rhythms of his culture. An appreciation of Jazz would be further guided by his father’s expanding audiophile home system. Moving to Detroit in 1980, the start of the decade where Techno would take formation, put him at the center of music history while simultaneously working at the now famed nightclub “The Music Institute”Relocating to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College, he took it upon himself to bring more of the authentic House and Techno flavor to his new home, playing at numerous clubs and bars in the metro area. Eventually this led to DEEP, his aptly-named, game changing decade long Saturday night residency at local club MJQ, where he would bring guests such as King Britt, Steve “Silk” Hurley, Peven Everett, Kerri Chandler, Phil Asher and Joe Claussell.It is during the 2000s that Kai really sets his stride. 2002 saw the release of his first production, ‘The Kaizer EP’, on Brett Dancer’s seminal deep house label Track Mode. After a few releases on other labels such as Moodymann’s Mahogani Music, Deep Explorer & Real Soon. A few years later he would co-found the Labor Day weekend outdoor event House In The Park with DJ Ramon Rawsoul which now has over 15,000 attendees.2008 saw the creation of his label NDATL and the first edition of his annual Deep Detroit. NDATL stands for the cities that have played a role in his musical development: New York, Detroit, ATLanta. Which is home to many of his own productions and A List producers such as Larry Heard, Mr. G, Theo Parrish & Mike Huckaby to name a few.e has recently curated the boutique Kai Alcé Eyewear line. “The Kaizer” never stops moving. A love of life, mixed with his flair for originality, willingness to experiment and devotion to the dancefloor has cemented his place as a pillar in American dance music history. Whatever comes next from Mr. Alcé, you can be assured that it will be classy, soulful, fulfilling and funky. www.ndatl.comRecorded on April 7, 2025 in Brooklyn, NY.

Sabine Blaizin, DJ, Music Producer, and Event Curator, is a prominent DJ and cultural advocate focused on African diasporic music. Founder of Oyasound Productions which merges traditional rhythms with electronic music, she spins a diverse mix of Global Soul, including House, Afrotech, Afrobeat, and Haitian Roots. She continues to influence the scene with her creative vision and dedication to cultural advocacy. As an activist, Sabine continuously celebrates and elevates the cultural heritage and artistic evolution of the African Diaspora. In this capacity, she is the Director of Programs at the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. Sabine ultimately seeks to create new scholarship through the African and Haitian diasporic lens of music, culture and spirituality. Recorded on February 24, 2025 in LIC, Queens NY.www.oyasound.com

DJ, record collector and sound system designer Mo Yasin has been a staple in NYC nightlife for pretty much a decade. Virgina born and raised in a Sudanese household, he started djing in his basement while in middle school. Exploring more of different genres while working in record stores after the move to NYC, he dived into sound system culture and the building of speakers during 2020. Since then he has developed his sound system design business and DIY event practices to contribute to the city's dance music culture and further his craft as a DJ.https://www.instagram.com/_moyasin_/?hl=enRecorded on 12/17/2024 in LIC, Queens NY.