Episode 9 was first broadcast on Friday, October 23, 2020. You can access both episodes using the Mixcloud players provided below. Scientific Sound Asia serves as the primary platform for underground electronic music across India, China, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines, and other regions in Asia.
Originating from Bogotá, Colombia, The Lab Sessions (TLS) is an artistic electronic music collective that seeks to create connections through their shows and major events, with the goal of showcasing an authentic representation of the underground electronic music scene in Colombia.
Simultaneously, TLS provides high-quality artistic content to a diverse audience, comprising both local residents and individuals from various nationalities. This illustrates that outstanding music can be created not only by international musicians but also by talented Colombian artists.
Since 2016, TLS has been organizing events in various locations throughout South America, showcasing their performances in a range of exceptional venues and clubs. Some of these venues include Octava, Klan 31, Teatron, KAPUTT, Vagabond, Bud-X Colombia, Top Secret Medellín, Armando Records, Céntrico, Mambo Alive, Sutton, Montibus Fest, Bassline events, TLS Parties, Euro Techno, Madame Garden (Cali), La Fabryka (Cali), Victoria, Masha, Vlak, Lede Club, and most recently at Groove and Dirty Sanchez in Quito, Ecuador.
Guest DJ Takamasa Owaki.
This week's first guest DJ is Takamasa Owaki, hailing from Kamo-gun in Japan. Takamasa Owaki started his career in South America as a DJ participating in events in Colombia, Brazil and Ecuador. His style revolves around House, Nu Disco & Tech House and his professional experience with 19 Years of musical influence with genres such as 80's and 90's electronic music, Disco and Rock.
From a young age, Takamasa Owaki was exposed to classical music daily, influenced by his father. At 23, he spent two years in the US as an agriculture trainee, where he delved into Electronic music, hip-hop, Reggae, and Latin music. This immersion in diverse music genres sparked his career as a DJ.
Upon his return to Japan, he took on a job as a florist and honed his skills as a DJ at cafes and bars. His eclectic style spans across genres like Disco, Afro House, Psychedelic, and Ambient, with a strong emphasis on Deep House and Soulful House.
Under the name Cactus Experience, he delivers urban, refined tunes with captivating rhythms, delving deep into the realms of Deep House. His Soulful House resonates with the depths of the soul, while his Chill Out tracks set your spirit free.
His professional journey began with Vinyl Records, and he has performed as the resident DJ at "Lavista" Nightclub at Intercontinental Hotel Doha Qatar, The Warehouse Wine & Tapas in Pearl Rotana Hotel Abu Dhabi, Impressions Lounge at Anantara Hotel Abu Dhabi, ToroToro Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi, and HardRock Café Bogotá. The musical odyssey of Cactus Experience delves further into your subconscious mind, so sit back and enjoy the performance!
Guest DJ (second hour) Nico Niceberg.
Our second guest DJ this week is Nico Niceberg, who was born in Bogotá, Colombia in the 90s. His musical journey started during his school days, where he received piano lessons for a number of years and also attended music production classes in his spare time.
His interest in the electronic music from the 90s sparked a profound curiosity to delve into that realm. Following his service in the Air Force and earning a degree in computer engineering and piloting, he made the decision to embark on a new journey in 2016, inspired by the genres of House and Techno.
Beginning his studies as a DJ and music producer, he quickly gained momentum and made his mark in Bogotá as a rising influencer in the realms of Tech House, Progressive House, and Deep House music. He is currently a member of the collective "The Lab Sessions" in Colombia, where he hosts his guest show.
As a result, he has showcased his talent at numerous events both within and outside the capital city alongside The Lab Sessions, including Armando, BudX Bar, AfterMood, Klan, Lede, Centrico, Zielo, Miranda, Selina (Medellin), TropicalCocktails (Medellin), Enboga, 8490, CrazyShots, TheRoom, Vander, and El Pilon, among others.
The initial hour saw DJ Takamasa Owaki present an energetic blend of house and disco tunes by artists such as Bah Samba, Jovonn, and Ralf GUM. The subsequent hour, overseen by Nico Niceberg, shifted towards tech house, showcasing notable tracks by Rossi, Juan AR, and Max Chapman. Embrace the varied and lively mix!
'Assemble' by The Lab Sessions Crew 09 23rd of October 2020.
Takamasa Owaki (first hour).
Takamasa Owaki - Intro Cactus 1 [CactusExperience]
Bah Samba, the Fatback Band, Harvey Lindo - Let The Drums Speak (Harvey Lindo Edit) [BKO]
Jovonn - Timeless [Body'N Deep]
Ralf GUM, Sio - Un-Love You (Ralf GUM Main Mix) [GOGO Music]
Hennings Project - You Don’t Care (Original Mix) [Moiss Music]
Mikki Afflick - Fly With Me (Brooklyn Butterfly) (An AfflickteD Soul Mix) [Soul Sun Soul Music]
Kassian, Laroye - Apollo feat. Laroye (Original Mix) [Heist Recordings]
Apparel Wax - 006A1 [Apparel Music]
Blank & Jones, Monte - What You Won’t Do for Love (Monte Extended Remix) [Soundcolours]
Husky, Ido - Go Don-t Stop (Extended) [Bobbin Head Music]
Platinum City - Change [Midnight Riot]
Ripple, Dr Packer - The Beat Goes On (Dr Packer Rework) [Salsoul Records]
D-O-S - Never Gonna Fall In Love Again (Like I Fell In Love With You) (Disco Instrumental) [Expansion House]
Fernando Picon - Intro Nature [Surbeats Records]
Tomoe Shinohara - Kokoro no Usagi [Ki/oon Records]
Nico Niceberg: (second hour).
Rossi - Nova
Juan AR - Sustain (Original Mix)
Dimish - No Drama
Juan AR, Pinco - West Side Project
Justin Park - Detox
Max Chapman - Elevator
Flash 68 - Vibrate
James Saunders - Circuits
Frink - Quinta Densidad
Rossi Feat. Insight - Paradise
James Saunder - Keyless
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