Beats Of No Nation

J.R Bailey – Just Me n’ You Kraak & Smaak – Drunken J-Dilla – Fall In Love Omar-S – Ah Nother One Lyn Collins – Think (About It) Rhode & Brown – Tunnel Woman Daniel Wang – Like Some Dream (I can’t Stop Dreaming) Iman Omari – Take Away Ft. Good John Real Cosby – Like Ya Do Plaza Hotel – Bewegliche Zieie Gary Bartz – Blue (Greymatter Edit) Uncle O – Avalanche Allen Toussaint – Soul Sister Sun Ra Quartet – When There Is No Sun Ft. John Gilmore

Funboys is the Norwegian-Australian-Belgian music collaboration between Audun Fiskerud, Adam Inglis, and Christophe Verstreken. Their friendship and production collaboration was born from a mutual penchant for late nights, stiff drinks, bad dance-moves, house, techno, funk, punk, and punk-funk.

Touch Sensitive’s debut single ‘Body Stop’ was one of the first tracks released on Future Classic, all the way back in 2004. Cloaked in anonymity its cosmic vibes and Italo authenticity made it a cult favourite among discerning DJ circles from East London to Brooklyn. Recent highlights include supporting performances for Disclosure & Cut Copy, as well as a free download of his latest single ‘Slowments’ & ‘Teen Idols’. 2015 saw the release of the Pizza Guy – Remix 12″ featuring Fantastic Man, I:Cube, Sau Poler & Sage Caswell.

Playlist: Smokey Robinson - Baby That's Backatcha Arthur Russell - Keeping Up Yamasuki - Yama Yama Derondmv - Lauryn Hill Phil Stroud -Yemaya Rhythm Section International - Technician Takuya Matsumoto - Drafting Under The Stars Sasac - Talking god Luther Vandross - Better Love Alexander Oneal - The Lovers Popsicles - U. I. Remember Auntie Flo - Su La (Feat. Anbuley & Shingal) Homeshake - Faded

Kato Guest Mix: Combining classic dancefloor elements with cutting edge new sounds and an encyclopedic music knowledge, Sydney selector Kato has maintained a strong presence in the Australian dance music scene for almost 15 years. Recently he has spread his wings into production as one half of electronic duo wordlife, releasing on labels such as Modular, Motorik, Bang Gang 12 Inches, Dim Mak, Dance Mania and more, plus remixes for the likes of Claude VonStroke, Rufus, The Presets, Anna Lunoe and Yolanda be Cool. His Thursday radio show on FBi Radio with Bad Ezzy keeps him constantly on the hunt for new sounds from Australia and around the world. As a DJ, Kato’s played many of Australia's most iconic clubs, festivals and parties including Bang Gang, Splendour in the Grass, Field Day, Future Music, Stereosonic, TBC Club, Spice, Elsewhere, Meanwhile, SASH, Charades, Astral People, The House Of Mince, Future Classic's Adult Disco, Chinese Laundry, 3rd Class and many more. He’s also supported artists as diverse

Playlist: Robert Glasper Experiment - Afro Blue Ft. Erykah Badu Pierre Perpall - J'aime Danser Avec Toi White Boiz - Hear Say feat. Iman Omari and D Prosper Drae Da Skimask - Why June A1 Bassline - Interval At The Bluenote Archie Bell & The Drells - Strategy Fantastic Man - Birds Of Paradise Till Von Sein - It's All In The Spirit Ft. Russoul (Tanner Ross Remix) Smif & Wessun - Bucktown Roy Ayers - Everyone Loves The Sunshine Space Dimension Controller - The Nova Report Novelist - Endz Luca C & Brigante - Luca

A music collector from day one, the world of DJing was a natural progression for Phil... Phil Cooper currently presides over an ex- tensive catalogue of enterprises and experience that goes back over two decades and counting. He commands universal praise and respect from his peers within the music industry thanks to his dedication to his craft, fuelled by a hunger and obsession with sharing music. Phil’s gregarious energy permeates into every aspect of his musical endeavours, from his DJing to his renowned record labels, and he remains steadfast in his lust for music; a perpetual passion which burns just as brightly today as the first day he fell in love with it. Maintaining a career for over 20 years is no mean feat in any profession and, when it comes to the world of music it’s even more of an achievement. For Phil, it was the only option; as if his life was predetermined by some universal design. A music col- lector from day one, the world of DJing was a natural progression for Phil giving him the perfec

Playlist: SJOB Movement - Love Affair Brainorchestra - Itsforyou Mr Muthafucka Expuire - Ice Cups Leisure - Take It To The Top The Sons Of Truth - Son Of The Deacon Youtaro - Def Rhythm Bicep - Go (Flanger Mix) Mick Jenkins - Your Love (Henry Wu Edit) The Zebras - For Your Love (Jaz Edit) Myron & E - Do It Do It Disco (Tom Noble Remix) Owinya Sigoma Band - I Made You You Made Me Ann Peebles - I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down Floating Points - Silhouettes (I, II & III)

Part A Playlist: Slow Hands & Tanner Ross - Paper Map Nap Sack Break SL - Haisl Steiht Shuggie Otis - Not Available Michael Christmas - Are You Around ft. Polyester The Saint TMCT - Shadows Nightmare On Wax - African Pirates Undisputed Truth - Sandman (Tim Zawada Edit) Sly, Slick, & Wicked - Sho Nuff' Kerbside Collection - Trash Or Treasure Oisima - Take Your Time (Mic Mills Remix) Buccaneer - Fade Away Barotti - She Might Coldcut - Walk A Mile In My Shoes Ft. Robert Owens (Henrik Schwarz Remix) Part B Featuring Pete Herbert: One time proprietor of the infamous Atlas Records shop in Soho, London over a decade ago, Pete divides his time these days either behind the wheels of steel at clubs and parties around the globe or in the studio working solo or on various musical projects. For Eskimo Recordings in Belgium Pete has released as Reverso 68 with the balearic time lord himself Phil Mison releasing recent classics such as Tokyo Disko, Especial and Piece Together as well as remixing the likes of Juan Maclean

Part A Playlist: Slow Hands & Tanner Ross - Paper Map Nap Sack Break SL - Haisl Steiht Shuggie Otis - Not Available Michael Christmas - Are You Around ft. Polyester The Saint TMCT - Shadows Nightmare On Wax - African Pirates Undisputed Truth - Sandman (Tim Zawada Edit) Sly, Slick, & Wicked - Sho Nuff' Kerbside Collection - Trash Or Treasure Oisima - Take Your Time (Mic Mills Remix) Buccaneer - Fade Away Barotti - She Might Coldcut - Walk A Mile In My Shoes Ft. Robert Owens (Henrik Schwarz Remix) Part B Featuring Pete Herbert: One time proprietor of the infamous Atlas Records shop in Soho, London over a decade ago, Pete divides his time these days either behind the wheels of steel at clubs and parties around the globe or in the studio working solo or on various musical projects. For Eskimo Recordings in Belgium Pete has released as Reverso 68 with the balearic time lord himself Phil Mison releasing recent classics such as Tokyo Disko, Especial and Piece Together as well as remixing the likes of Juan Maclean

Simon runs Wildlife Recordings out of Byron bay with his brother Elroy 4.0. He also throws parties under the name White Rhino and in the last 6 years they've hosted a whole range of international artists and live acts. Musically he pushes diverse, forward-thinking sounds, blurring the boundaries between Bass music, Techno, Electronica and Acid/Analogue House & 808 Electro. His latest project is Andromeda Festival, an open air electronica festival featuring the likes of DJ Nobu, Fantastic Man and Tuff Sherm.

Playlist: W.J.W and Roots Trunk & Branches - Rising (Power Disco Power) Werkha - Dim the Light Harriet Brown - MBC George McRae - Look at You Chance The Rapper - Israel ft. Noname Gypsy Mikael Seifu - Tuff Ruff Maribou State ft Pedestrian - The Clown (Axel Boman Remix) Cool Uncle (Bobby Caldwell & Jack Splash) - Break Away (feat. Jessie Ware) Kyson - Missing Things Tender Games & Mulay - Collided Tarika Blue - Dreamflower Mr Backside - Heaven New Order - Restless

Interview: Moon B Originally from the southern States and now based in Los Angeles, Moon B aka Wes Gray is an underground artist that has provided his own recorded take of lofi left-leaning modern funk, proto-house, and "spaced out boogie" since 2012. Established labels that have released his work include People's Potential Unlimited (PPU), 1080p, Nous, Voltaire, Omega Supreme and more. Mix: Mik Shida Shida is an Australian multidisciplinary artist best known for his large scale mural work. Shida's practice encompasses video, publishing, illegal public works and murals.

Rhode & Brown are a Munich based DJ and producer duo consisting of Friedrich Trede & Stephan Michael Braun. Locking down a monthly residency in Munich's popular Kong club and releasing on labels such as Needwant (London), PetFood (LA), Union Jack (Mexico), Stranjjur (NYC) and Toy Tonics (Munich), they belong to the new wave of German house youngsters. The team has been inspired by all kinds of house music and their original tracks have gone from mixing up 90s Chicago house with the deep Berlin sound to the funky aspects of Munich future disco.

Playlist: Blacksmoke – What Goes Around Comes Around Carpet Patrol – Indian Slap Kaytranada – Bow Bow / Feds Taking Snaps XTC – Functions On The Low Moodymann – Come 2 Me Gabriel Garzon-Montano – Me Alone Vanilla – Maybe Brigth Engleberts – Civilization In The World No Zu – Ui Yia Uia Junior Boys – In The Morning (Alex Smoke Remix) Oskido Ft. Heavy K & Nokwazi – Woza Nana Tatsuro Yamashita – Love Talkin’ Hess Is More – Youarenotaprimate (Pollyester Remix) Pete Josef – Night Gospel

Jimmy Ellis has been playing music in nightclubs for 14 years, He’s quite old, but he still knows how to make people dance. Working with the Auditree crew bringing quality house music to Brisbane, he is very passionate about Brisbane’s electronic music scene. He’s played Hip Hop and disco with ?uestlove in Philadelphia and he’s played soul music to Stevie Wonder and his band. He’s played next to UK garage pioneer Wookie in Spain and he’s played back to back with Ben Pearce till 5am in the morning. What can’t Jimmy Ellis do you might ask…? Well, he can’t dance for shit.

Playlist: Jingo – Fever (Midnight Vulture Edit) SIR – In The Sky Ft. Fat Ron Jenovah – To Na Bi Erdbeerschnitzel – Devotion Luther Vandross – Never Too Much Jamie Woon – Sharpness Djrum – Comos Los Cardos Kyodai – Tieflicht Astronauts Etc – Rocket Man Ft. Toro Y Moi

Hailing from Italy, Riccardo Paffetti, a Berlin based drummer and Gabriele Micheli, a Milan based sound engineer and video artist come together to make this fresh new duo Black Loops.

Playlist: The Funkees – Akula Owu Onyeara Crayon – On & On Ft. Jordan Lee Bobby Boomerang – Where Am I WDNG CRSHRS – Combination Nightlife Unlimited – Peaches & Prunes (Ron Hardy Edit) Guti – Every Cow Has A Bird Iman Omari – Tummy Creative Source – You Can’t Hide Love DJ KOZE – Don’t Lose Your Mind Rodney Hunter – Work That Body Fat Freddy’s Drop - Razor

Was a pleasure meeting 2000Black ceo, broken beat pioneer and all round good bloke Dego. We caught up with him for an interview at @beatsofnonation before his set in Brisbane. We chatted about his musical beginnings, the makings of influential club night CO-OP, the writing process and future 2000Black releases. Broken into four parts, follow the timestamps for each section.