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Channel Tres Mixmag Cover Mix
Channel Tres' Mixmag Cover Mix starts with the G-funk synth glide of DJ Quik's 'We Still Party', immediately setting a laid-back, West Coast cool that permeates the entire session. The vibe is a smoky, late-night lounge vibe translated for the dancefloor, all low-slung grooves and head-nodding satisfaction. This is a deeply musical journey through hip-hop, house, and soul, cruising at a relaxed average of 118 BPM and finding a warm, jazzy home in the 3B and 12A keys.
The energy is profoundly low-end focused (0.64 avg), with basslines and kick drums providing a sensual pulse, while the mid-range (0.27 avg) carries the funk guitars, Rhodes chords, and sampled vocals that are the set's heart. Channel Tres' mixing is smooth and unhurried, often letting tracks like 'Mtume - Juicy Fruit' and 'Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Like Acid Rain' breathe and showcase their full musicality. The tracklist is a connoisseur's selection: 'Myd - The Sun' is Balearic disco perfection, 'X-Press 2 - Say What! (London Underground Mix)' is a deep house classic reborn, and 'Jimmy Edgar - LET ME TELL U' injects a shot of futuristic funk.
The inclusion of 'Junior Sanchez - Keep On Reachin' is a masterstroke of raw, jacking house energy. It all winds down beautifully with the cosmic jazz-funk of Stevie Wonder's 'Bird of Beauty' as the closing track, a gentle comedown that feels earned. From hip-hop opener through house heaters to that soulful finale, this live set is a lesson in cool, collected curation.