Mix of the Week # 634 "Celestial Dreams" by Jonna @jonnailiffe
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#Balearic #JazzFunk #Fusion #SynthPop #Highlife #Afrobeat #Brazilian #RareGroove #CosmicDisco
Lost Grooves is back @nine_bar_ & here to help you fill that void between Xmas & the new year! Nuff of Leicesters most dedicated diggers, spanning many genres will be poppin by to spin some of their best forgotten gems on vinyl from 1pm on Sat 27th Dec for a full day of musical goodness. Look out for details on the pop up kitchen soon too x
The final Parallel Groove of the year comes from our good friend Jonna — Leicester-based DJ, producer, label head, and the force behind Unveil PR, which has become essential to modern music promotion across genres and a major supporter of Cosmic Angles. We first met him in 2015 when he and his City Fly Records partner visited Iceland; their label has released standout music from artists like Kez YM, Red Rack’em, Simbad and more.
For over 20 years, Jonna has played soulful music worldwide — from City Fly basement parties at Sophbeck (RIP) to festivals in Croatia, underground Berlin clubs, and all the way to Tokyo — sharing stages with Roy Ayers (RIP), Children of Zeus, Benji B, Underground Resistance and MCDE.
His releases on labels such as Lumberjacks in Hell, BBE, Shadeleaf Music, Flat White Records and his own City Fly have gained support from BBC 6 Music, Mr Scruff, Jimpster and Derrick Carter. His track Jus Move with Javonntte, featuring remixes from Marcellus Pittman and SoulPhiction (RIP), landed in Juno Records’ Top 10 Best Deep House Records of the year and was Resident Advisor’s Release of the Day.
These days, alongside starting a family, Jonna remains a dedicated record collector and selector. In this DJ mix, he showcases his musical taste built over decades — a deep, timeless journey through the sounds that have shaped him.
Tracklist :
1. Jamma D - Don’t Wanna Leave The Couch
2. K.A.T.O - Fantasies of Lust
3. Skymark - Anticipation
4. Aakmael - Reach 4 My Luv
5. Reagan Ruler - Don’t Stop
6. Groovestyle - Love (Underground Mix)
7. Kid Sublime - The Awakening (feat Han Litz)
8. Rick Wade - Thank You
9. Delicious Inc - Eau De Chante (For Love)
10. Nico Lahs - Get Away
11. Toolate Groove - B2
12. CM Toni - Memories
13. Roche - House Shuffle Boogie
14. Geology - Depth Perception
15. Dubbyman feat. Aki Dawson - Always In & Out
16. Roland Clark, MUSCLECARS & Toribio - That’s My Story
After recently taking a step back from DJing out regularly, I’ve discovered new energy and inspiration for collecting, diggin and curating mixes purely for the love again. I’ve put together a lil chart (link in bio) for @junorecords including a few current favorites and some cuts from recent mixes for @slothboogie & @housesaladmusicofficial which range from Jazz to Techno! Look out for the next mix dropping in December for @intr0beatz too, who has kindly invited me to contribute to his Parallel Groove series!
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House #Saladcast 1009 - Jonna
@jonnailiffe
City Fly / Lumberjacks in Hell / Flat White Records
Leicester, UK
‘I wanted to get straight into this one from the off… No nonsense, heads down, high energy, 4x4 business all the way - mixing up the house flavours like a proper salad!’
Jonna has been playing music with soul for the past 20 years, from the City Fly basement parties @ Sophbeck (RIP) in his hometown of Leicester, to the festival circuit in Croatia to the dark underground clubs of Berlin and as far as Tokyo. He has also supported the likes of Roy Ayres (RIP), Children of Zeus, Benji B, Underground Resistance & MCDE to name a few!
Jonna has released notable music on Lumberjacks in Hell, BBE, Shadeleaf Music, Flat White Records and his own imprint City Fly Records which has gained support from the likes of BBC 6 Music, Mr Scruff, Jimpster and Derrick Carter. His last release 'Jus Move' featuring Javonntte with Marcellus Pittman & SoulPhiction (RIP) Remixes was featured in Juno Records Top 10 'Best Deep House Records’ of the year and was ‘Release Of The Day’ on Resident Advisor.
Recently, Jonna has been concentrating on his music promo service ‘Unveil PR’ and starting a family but is still an avid record collector and selector spanning many genres of the musical spectrum.
#housemusic #djmix #djmixes #housesaladmusic #deephouse #funkyhouse #jazzyhouse #housemusiclovers #housemusicdj #saladcast #housemusicallnightlong
Up this week is our boy Jonna! If you didn’t know he’s the main mayne behind all of our SB promo releases via Unveil PR and co-runs City Fly - the Leicester DJ/ producer/Label & club party collective. So he knows a thing or two about a thing or two when it comes to music alright?!
Head to the usual spots to listen in to this tasty selector mix by him. Featuring plenty of sublime & mellow ear elixirs.
‘It’s been a few years since I’ve recorded something but was recently inspired by the hot summer we’ve had here in the UK to put something mellow, bright and beautiful together which I wanted to make into a bit of a journey. Expect hazy jazz, stoner soul, balearic bites, tear jerkin 45’s & international rhythms. Recorded on 100% vinyl from my listening collection for extra warmth!’
Back at it this Friday in the garden for my monthly residency @theapreslounge . Expect the usual underground sounds from the house spectrum from 9pm-3am
Happy 1st Birthday to my darling Ophelia🩷
Never could I have imagined a love like this. She makes every day happier, sweeter and more fun.
I would give anything to turn back the clocks and relive this year because I’ve loved every second of it.
My little Ophelia you are loved more than you will ever know, my birthday wish to you is for a lifetime of love, happiness and endless possibilities🦋
10 years in the making… From my hazy riverside apartment afterparties where with blurred vision MINA (@jordanloouismina ) first picked up a pair of headphones to afew years in the capital playing some of the countries best clubs and back again we’re finally doing our first B2B session all night long THIS FRIDAY @theapreslounge from 9pm-3am! OUST!
Join Us For The Second “SUNDAY SOCIAL” On 29th June. We Have @jonnailiffe Down As Our Guest Selector Alongside @plimsoul72 & @a.l.e.x.o 2-8pm At @nine_bar_ #leicester #music #soul #funk #reggae #disco #latinmusic
