Dirty Disco 635 – An Introspective Deep House Journey (Tracklist, Labels & Full Breakdown)

Dirty Disco 635 is not built around hype. It is built around intention. In this hosted episode, Kono Vidovic curates a carefully structured deep house podcast that moves through soulful textures, UK-influenced grooves, meditative stretches and refined late-night energy. With over 35 years of experience in the scene, this mix reflects a philosophy: programming matters as much as selection.

Below you’ll find the full tracklist, label context, and deeper insight into how this episode unfolds.

TL;DR – What Makes Episode 635 Special

• A cohesive narrative built around the Renewal EP by Kareem Ali
• Strong label presence from Banoffee Pies Records, Noire & Blanche, Razor-N-Tape, Pets Recordings, Miura Records and Palette Recordings
• A balance between live-feeling musicality and precise electronic production
• A hosted format with context and insight
• A DJ-only extended version available for members

Full tracklist is available at dirtydiscoradio.com.

Opening the Space: Musical Depth & Intent

The episode begins with Tom Ellis under his Soulstatejazz project on Banoffee Pies Records. The track “Mountains of Questions (Eastcoast Mix)” sets a tone of warmth and breath.

This is not peak-time pressure. It is atmosphere.

The early section of the mix establishes three key elements:

1. Musical instrumentation within electronic structure
2. Space in the arrangement
3. Emotional subtlety over instant impact

In an era dominated by short-form content, opening with patience is a deliberate choice.

The Kareem Ali Arc – Renewal as Narrative

A central thread in this episode is the Renewal EP from Kareem Ali on Noire & Blanche (NBO22).

Multiple tracks from the same release are woven into the mix:

• Procession
• Want
• Wake Up My People
• On My Heart
• Feel Everything, All at Once

Rather than playing a single cut and moving on, Dirty Disco 635 allows listeners to experience the emotional architecture of the full project.

Kareem Ali’s production blends soul, jazz undertones, broken rhythmic influence and house groove. The result is music that feels spiritual without becoming abstract.

This approach reinforces a core DJ principle: when a project is strong, it deserves space.

UK Energy & Modern Groove

The transition into Anish Kumar introduces UK club sensibility through “Memphis Players” from AK Cuts Vol. 2.

Garage textures meet warm house foundations. The groove remains controlled. Nothing is rushed.

Later, Brussels-based collaboration Monoko and Inkko deliver “Making U,” released February 11, 2026 via Outside Records. The track blends UK influence with euphoric restraint — built for connection rather than chaos.

This section represents modern European house identity: forward-thinking, emotionally intelligent, and rhythmically grounded.

Label Identity: Razor-N-Tape & Pets Recordings

Soulful house receives proper representation via Tortured Soul on Razor-N-Tape (RNTD131). The 25th Anniversary release of “When You Find Your Love… Hold On” reinforces the importance of songwriting within club culture.

Meanwhile, Pets Recordings appears twice consecutively:

• Chambray – Slow Down (PETS228)
• Dukwa – Disco Triumph / Attraction (PETS229)

This dual presence strengthens the mid-set identity. Pets has long stood for groove-forward, club-ready but musically thoughtful releases. Placing these back-to-back creates continuity without repetition.

The Meditative Stretch – Fred P

At the 75-minute mark, the mix deepens through Fred P and selections from the Sonic Alchemy release.

Tracks like “Miles To Go” and “Airport Jam” bring a reflective dimension to the journey. Fred P’s style is minimalist yet emotional, New York-rooted deep house with jazz sensitivity.

This section is not about energy lift. It is about emotional grounding.

Long-time listeners understand that the most powerful moments in a set are often the quiet ones.

Groove & Bounce – Miura Records

As the mix progresses, energy subtly shifts through Craftsmanship and Philco on Miura Records.

“She’s Ma Kind Of Girl” and “I Wanna Know” introduce bounce without aggression. Playful but controlled. This is the sweet spot of late-set house programming: smile-inducing, body-moving, but still refined.

Energy does not need to escalate dramatically. It simply needs to evolve.

Precision & Closure – John Tejada

The episode lands with John Tejada and “The Innocents” from the Nightshift release on Palette Recordings (PAL098).

Tejada represents longevity without compromise. His production is precise, architectural, and emotionally detailed. Ending here reinforces Dirty Disco’s core ethos:

Depth over trend.
Structure over chaos.
Experience over noise.

Full Tracklist – Dirty Disco 635

1. Soulstatejazz / Tom Ellis – Mountains of Questions (Eastcoast Mix)
2. Kareem Ali – Procession
3. Alistair Colling vs Tortured Soul feat. Sabina – When You Find Your Love… Hold On
4. Alicia8
5. Kareem Ali – Want
6. Anish Kumar – Memphis Players
7. Soulstatejazz – Acid Jazz
8. Dukwa – Disco Triumph (Austin Ato Remix)
9. Kareem Ali – Wake Up My People
10. Kareem Ali – On My Heart
11. Mark & Thom – Dance With Me
12. Hey, I’m Chris – Sally’s Discount
13. Felmann – Taking Shots
14. Dukwa – Attraction
15. Tree Threes – Answered
16. Fred P – Miles To Go
17. Fred P – Airport Jam
18. Craftsmanship – She’s Ma Kind Of Girl
19. Craftsmanship – See U Tonight
20. Philco – I’m Tryin
21. Philco – I Wanna Know
22. Kareem Ali – Feel Everything, All at Once
23. Noah Loco – Listen Baby
24. John Tejada – The Innocents
25. Monoko x Inkko – Making U
26. Chambray – Slow Down
27. dBridge & Moene – Session 1

Hosted vs DJ-Only Version

This is the hosted version, where Kono provides context and insight between tracks.

For uninterrupted long blends and deeper transitions, the DJ-only extended journey is available via Mixcloud Select and Apple Podcasts members.

Final Reflection

Dirty Disco 635 demonstrates what thoughtful curation can sound like in 2026.

It is not about chasing algorithms.
It is about respecting the dancefloor.
It is about honoring artists and labels.

And above all, it is about reminding listeners that deep house remains a living culture — evolving, expanding, but always rooted in groove and feeling.

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