Julius the Mad Thinker (Chicago) on MUSIC AND WINE Radio - Episode 51

[MUSIC AND WINE Radio]

Reports from Mexico are equivocal in their expression, but not in their message: for those who went to this year's Mi Casa Holiday it's "Wow!", and for those who didn't it's "I won't miss it next year!"

Earlier this month, a considerable contingent of the house music world descended on Mexico's bohemian Playa del Carmen, situated on the Yucatan Peninsula surrounded by Mayan ruins, palm trees, and breathtaking beaches. The annual event is 4 days of activities designed to bring this community of like-minded people together in a unique way and to build within it a strong bond that continues long after the party is over.

This year, creator Julius the Mad Thinker, his sister Jennifer Hurst and co-organizer Keith Evans teamed up with innumerable Global Soul industry names to make the fourth season finale the best one ever. These include Wepa's Joanne Jimenez and Antonio Ocasio, Osunlade, Master Kev, David Sabat, United Music's Hallex M and Abel Rogers, Dive's DJ ALA and Mikeytown, Alex Callejo, Uhuru Africa's Adam Gibbons, Lady Alma, Ramon Rawsoul, Lego, AQBT and many many more. Here's what some had to say:

"Best weekend of my life!" Master Kev

"Words can not express how unique and fun this trip was" Househead

"I let out tears of joy" Deborah Conton

"Yes indeed PARADISE!" Sabine Blazin

Julius's thinking pays off. He chills with fellow Chicagoan Alex Callejo... and sports his Chihuahua T-Shirt. Niiice

Unfortunately, we could not make this year's Mi Casa (although we tried) but we join the chorus of all those who did not go in saying "we won't miss next year's!" It is now our goal and objective. And to do our part from this side of the Pacific to spread the love, we're featuring this week one of our all time favorite Julius the Mad Thinker mixes titled "Don't Be Afraid". Here's the tracklist:

1. George Levin - Late Discovery

2. Shannon Harris - ATEM RA

3. Pirahnahead Feat. Diviniti - Believe In Me

4. Reel People - It Will Be (Ezel & Kyoto Jazz Massive Mix)

5. Omar - Lay it Down (Andre Lodemann Remix)

6. Joey Negro pres. Akabu - Another World (Andre Lodemann mix)

7. Manoo - Kodjo

8. Margaret Grace - Hope you feel better (Teddy Douglas Re-Mastered Extended Mix)

9. Radio Slave - Caballero (Radio Slave's Innervision Remix)

10. MKTL Feat. Kenny Bobien - Don't Be Afraid (Master Kev & Tony Loreto Deeper Vocal Mix)

11. Elements of Life feat. Lisa Fischer - Love will know (Louie Vega remix)

12. Malik Alston - Badeya

13. Raul Midon - Cerca de mi (Louie Vega remix)

14. Rasmus Faber feat. Clara Mendes - Na Minha Terra

For more stunning images, music and more hit www.micasaholiday.com Long live Mi Casa! :)

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