The DJ duo Many Hands (Berlin/UK) has published the playlist for their Basement Soul show 16, originally broadcast on Friday, 17th April 2020. Access the recording on the Mixcloud player below the tracklist. Scientific Sound Asia, an English-language electronic music station, DJ agency, and promoter, supports both expatriates and locals across Asia.
Many Hands, the project of DJs Jona J and Kava, brings together two distinct musical backgrounds. Jona Jefferies, born in Barcelona and raised in both Spain and the UK, began his career during the 90s free party and rave movement in southwest England.
Later, drawn to Ibiza’s Balearic beats and vibrant club culture, he became a regular visitor as both a DJ and a music enthusiast. After his time in Ibiza, Jona moved to Bristol, where he was shaped by the city’s urban vibe and sound system roots.
Having performed across Berlin’s music scene, Jona returned to the UK earlier this year. His track Nocturnal, produced with Lewis Hopkin of Stardelta Mastering under the name Sapience, was released on Tom Middleton’s Sound Of The Cosmos label and earned airplay from influential DJs such as Gilles Peterson, Mala, and Laurent Garnier.
Kava, originally from New Zealand, has been based in Berlin for the past decade. His DJing journey started in Wellington, where he experienced a blend of Soul, Bashment, Hip Hop, Disco, House, Techno, and Drum and Bass. Known for promoting vinyl culture and hosting radio shows across New Zealand, Kava moved to Berlin to further his musical reach.
Upon his arrival, Kava became a resident DJ on Float Some and Jet Some, a monthly show with Rodi Kirk from Scratch 22, airing on the now-closed Berlin Community Radio. Over the years, he has performed at various Berlin venues, building a reputation in the city’s electronic music scene.
The two met through a mutual connection near OYE Records in Berlin, instantly recognising their shared music vision. This encounter led to the creation of Many Hands, a unique dance session known as Basement Soul, set in Berlin’s underground music scene.
Jona J and Kava’s sets explore a vast musical spectrum, weaving Disco, Soul, Latin, and Afrobeat with MPCs, drum machines, New York’s Jamaican influences, and West African rhythms on synths. Their sound is often unpredictable yet always crafted to keep the dance floor moving.
Many Hands 'Basement Soul' Show 16 is a diverse musical journey that explores Soul, Hip Hop, House, and Afrobeat. With Isaac Aesili setting the soulful vibe on tracks like "Last Minute" and "Wild," and Byron The Aquarius adding House rhythms with "Bonita Patron," this episode offers a dynamic mix.
From Dub influences in Smith & Mighty’s "Love Is The Key" to the vibrant Afrobeat of The Mauskovic Dance Band and Manu Dibango, the show delivers a unique, genre-spanning experience perfect for music lovers who appreciate eclectic beats.
Many Hands 'Basement Soul' Show 16 17th of April 2020.
Isaac Aesili - Last Minute
Isaac Aesili - Wild (feat. Ladi6)
Mckay - Rising Tide (Easton Rocks Hip-Hop Mix)
J.Period feat. Zion I - Vibes & Stuff (Abstract Exclusive)
Byron The Aquarius - Bonita Patron feat Quasi
CJ Fly - Rudebwoy feat. Joey Bada$$
XL Middleton - PTL (feat. Zackey Force Funk)
Edseven - Freaky (Meet Me Halfway) feat. Colonel Red
Space Garage - Space Garage (Extended Venom Mix)
Coastlines - East Dry River
Sasso - Four
The Mauskovic Dance Band & L'Eclair - Homo Sapiens
The Earons - Land Of Hunger (Love Creation's Touch Of Acid Edit)
Manu Dibango - Pata Piya
Awida - Cielo Dance
Loleatta Holloway - Can't Let You Go (Yvonne Turner Dub Instrumental)
Esnard Boisdur - Mizik Bel (Africaine 808 Remix)
Smith & Mighty - Love Is The Key feat Dan Rachet (Steppas Mix)
Alfanso - Dub Feels Nice (Version 4)
Marc Mac - Ah-Free-Ka
The Sentinel - Heavy Vibes
Soundbwoy Killah - Under The Influence
Soft Boi - Fais Moi La Guerre
Listen On Mixcloud Here.
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