Mixes Of The Week: 20/4/15

This week’s top mixes include A Tribe Called Quest classics, Flava D’s More Love mixtape and Florian Kupfer’s favourite deep techno cuts.

DJ Chris Read’s A Tribe Called Quest Mixtape. A Tribe Called Quest People’s Instinctive Travels 25th Anniversary Mixtape mixed by DJ Chris Read for Wax Poetics. Delving into the album’s DNA, the mix includes original sample material from the likes of Roy Ayers, Lou Reed, Carly Simon, the Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire, all to celebrate the genius of such a special record. Stream above, track list and more info here.

Flava D’s More Love Mixtape. RinseFM Resident and Butterz regular Flava D drops a promo mixtape showcasing the material included on her brand new LP release More Love. The 12-track greatest hits compilation features originals, remixes, her edits of Brandy, Jill Scott and Tinashe, and “a few new cheeky bits due out soon”. Stream above.

Luaka Bop’s Ethnographics and Field Recordings. The president of wonderful world-music label Luaka Bop, Yale Evelev presents a two-and-a-half-hour special of selections from his substantial collection of field recordings and ethnographic jewels from all around the world, including sounds you’ve probably never heard before and maybe never will hear again. Stream above.

Florian Kupfer’s Favourite Deep Techno Cuts. L.I.E.S., Russian Torrent Versions, and Rush Hour producer Florian Kupfer lays down his favourite deep techno cuts, live from Freiburg in Southern Germany on Needsome Radio. Stream above.