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LWE Podcast 121: Delano Smith
If you were asked to give a potted history of Detroit’s electronic music, it’s granted that familiar names would pop up: the Belleville three, Jeff Mills, Carl Craig, Rob Hood, the Electrifyin’ Mojo, Ken Collier, Eddie Fowlkes, and Mike Banks among others. But without Delano Smith it can be fairly said that many of the founders of Detroit’s house and techno scene may not have been inspired to follow their respective paths and write their own part of history. An early protégée of Ken Collier, Smith first began DJing in the late 70s while still in his teens. After years of playing the city’s best clubs and putting on parties, he became disillusioned with the scene and took an extended hiatus.
Reigniting his passion for music and DJing in the early 90s, he forged close ties with Norm Talley and Mike Clark, and the three friends became known as the Beatdown Brothers. Smith went on to found his own label with his friend and fellow Detroit mainstay Tony Foster, Mixmode Recordings as well as recording for the likes of Third Ear and Sushitech, and more recently turning out a steady stream of remixes.
In anticipation of his gig at Fabric on Saturday, May 19th, Little White Earbuds got on the phone to Delano and discussed his relationship with music, how he started out in the early days, being inspired by his peers and what went into the making of his début album An Odyssey. He also put together our 121st exclusive podcast, an on-the-fly excursion through some of his past and present favorites that will leave you in no doubt as to the prowess of one of Detroit’s founding fathers. [interview here]
TRACKLIST:
01. K.C.Y.C., “Stompin’ Grounds” (Stompin Ground Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]02. Blue & K-White, “Now That I Have You” [Skalla Records]03. Andrade, “I Need It” [Dessous Recordings]04. I:Cube, “Deep End” [Versatile Records]05. Moodymanc, “Glasgow” [Centric Music]06. Mr. G, “Lex (Flip Floppin’)” [Phoenix G]07. Matias Valdmont, “Ogun” (Kasper Remix) [Esperanza]08. Makam, “Self-Awarness” [Sushitech]09. Jimpster, “Treat Me Right” [Freerange Records]10. Lucas Mari, “AM” (12″ Mix) [Savor Music]11. David Harness & Chris Lum, “Soul Bump” [Harlum Musiq]12. Unknown artist, “110th St.” [white]13. Oscar P. & C. Scott, “The Message” (NYC Philly Tribute Mix)[Open Bar Music]14. Giano, “Looks Like Love” [Tequila Trax]
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(Source: LWE)

LWE Podcast 121: Delano Smith

If you were asked to give a potted history of Detroit’s electronic music, it’s granted that familiar names would pop up: the Belleville three, Jeff Mills, Carl Craig, Rob Hood, the Electrifyin’ Mojo, Ken Collier, Eddie Fowlkes, and Mike Banks among others. But without Delano Smith it can be fairly said that many of the founders of Detroit’s house and techno scene may not have been inspired to follow their respective paths and write their own part of history. An early protégée of Ken Collier, Smith first began DJing in the late 70s while still in his teens. After years of playing the city’s best clubs and putting on parties, he became disillusioned with the scene and took an extended hiatus.

Reigniting his passion for music and DJing in the early 90s, he forged close ties with Norm Talley and Mike Clark, and the three friends became known as the Beatdown Brothers. Smith went on to found his own label with his friend and fellow Detroit mainstay Tony Foster, Mixmode Recordings as well as recording for the likes of Third Ear and Sushitech, and more recently turning out a steady stream of remixes.

In anticipation of his gig at Fabric on Saturday, May 19th, Little White Earbuds got on the phone to Delano and discussed his relationship with music, how he started out in the early days, being inspired by his peers and what went into the making of his début album An Odyssey. He also put together our 121st exclusive podcast, an on-the-fly excursion through some of his past and present favorites that will leave you in no doubt as to the prowess of one of Detroit’s founding fathers. [interview here]

TRACKLIST:

01. K.C.Y.C., “Stompin’ Grounds” (Stompin Ground Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]
02. Blue & K-White, “Now That I Have You” [Skalla Records]
03. Andrade, “I Need It” [Dessous Recordings]
04. I:Cube, “Deep End” [Versatile Records]
05. Moodymanc, “Glasgow” [Centric Music]
06. Mr. G, “Lex (Flip Floppin’)” [Phoenix G]
07. Matias Valdmont, “Ogun” (Kasper Remix) [Esperanza]
08. Makam, “Self-Awarness” [Sushitech]
09. Jimpster, “Treat Me Right” [Freerange Records]
10. Lucas Mari, “AM” (12″ Mix) [Savor Music]
11. David Harness & Chris Lum, “Soul Bump” [Harlum Musiq]
12. Unknown artist, “110th St.” [white]
13. Oscar P. & C. Scott, “The Message” (NYC Philly Tribute Mix)
[Open Bar Music]
14. Giano, “Looks Like Love” [Tequila Trax]

DOWNLOAD HERE

(Source: LWE)