Moodymann – DJ-Kicks

Moodymann has often said he plays music that represents his environment. In one interview he said he primarily plays records that are on rotation in his Impala. You might argue that his idea—playing music that sounds great for a cruise around Detroit—is pretty much perfect for a mix album. And yet despite his nearly 30-year career, DJ-Kicks is Moodymann's first.

His only other venture into the format was for his own Mahogani label, which was closer to a greatest hits collection. It may have taken him a long time to release a mix in this way, but the quality of DJ-Kicks makes it worth the wait.

Tracklist:
A1 Yaw– Where Will You Be
A2 Flying Lotus Feat. Andreya Triana– Tea Leaf Dancers
A3 Les Sins– Grind
B1 Noir & Haze– Around (Solomun Vox)
B2 Julien Dyne Feat. Mara TK– Stained Glass Fresh Frozen
B3 Jitwam– Keepyourbusinesstoyourself
C1 Dopehead– Guttah Guttah
C2 Talc– Robot's Return (Modern Sleepover Part 2)
C3 Peter Digital Orchestra– Jeux De Langues
C4 Jai Paul– BTSTU
D1 Beady Belle– When My Anger Starts To Cry
D2 Daniel Bortz– Cuz You're The One
D3 Joeski Feat. Jesante– How Do I Go On
E1 Nightmares On Wax– Les Nuits
E2 SLF* & Merkin– Tag Team Triangle
E3 Lady Alma– It's House Music
F1 Tirogo– Disco Maniac
F2 Kings Of Tomorrow Feat. April (20)– Fall For You (Sandy Rivera's Classic Mix)
F3 Soulful Session, Lynn Lockamy– Hostile Takeover