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MIX: JOHNNY BONES Back Room R&B, Soul & Reggae Vibes live at SOUL OF SYDNEY NYD 2025.

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Classic Soul, Funk & R&B DJ Mix (Tracklist) | Johnny Bones Live – Soul of Sydney NYD Back Room 2025

Experience a premium selection of Classic Soul, Funk, and R&B in this live DJ mix recorded at Soul of Sydney’s New Year’s Day 2025 celebration. DJ Johnny Bones delivers a seamless Back Room set packed with old school R&B, hip hop soul, reggae, and rare groove — built for dancers, collectors, and lovers of timeless music.

This mix blends iconic artists like Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott, and Salt-N-Pepa with deeper cuts and local Sydney talent including Jah Tung and Renegade Funk Train. Expect warm vinyl energy, heavy grooves, and authentic party vibes straight from the dancefloor.

If you’re searching for a classic soul mix, funk DJ set, or old school R&B playlist, this one hits all the right notes.

Event Details
Soul of Sydney NYD Party – January 1, 2025
Location: The Back Room, Sydney
DJ: Johnny Bones
Genres: Classic Soul, Funk, R&B, Hip Hop Soul, Reggae, Rare Groove

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Full Tracklist (with Timestamps)

  1. 00:00 — Ashanti – Happy
  2. 01:45 — Erykah Badu – Back in the Day
  3. 05:10 — Naughty By Nature ft. Zhané – Jamboree
  4. 07:10 — 50 Cent – In Da Club (Outta Control Remix)
  5. 09:15 — Ice Cube – You Know How We Do It
  6. 11:30 — Joy Enriquez – Tell Me How You Feel
  7. 14:00 — Jah Tung – Rise and Shine
  8. 16:30 — Hinda Hicks – I Wanna Be Your Lady (Remix)
  9. 19:00 — Mario – Just a Friend (Remix)
  10. 21:30 — Fat Joe ft. Ja Rule & Ashanti – What’s Luv
  11. 24:00 — Selwyn – Way Love’s Supposed to Be
  12. 26:30 — Kreuz – Party All Night
  13. 29:00 — Renegade Funk Train – Renegade Funk Train
  14. 31:30 — Aaliyah – Throw Your Hands Up
  15. 34:00 — Salt-N-Pepa – Shoop
  16. 36:30 — Shaggy – Luv Me, Love Me
  17. 39:00 — Shola Ama – You’re the One I Love (C&J Mix)
  18. 41:30 — Q-Tip – Vivrant Thing
  19. 44:00 — Case – Crooked Letter
  20. 46:30 — Father MC – I’ll Do 4 U
  21. 49:00 — Crooklyn Clan – The Franklins (Remix)
  22. 51:30 — Punjabi MC – Mundian To Bach Ke
  23. 54:00 — Ini Kamoze – Here Comes The Hotstepper (Heartical Mix)
  24. 56:30 — Dante Thomas – Miss California
  25. 58:00 — 112 – Dance With Me
  26. 59:00 — Missy Elliott – Work It


This set captures the essence of Soul of Sydney, a focus on musical integrity, cultural roots, and dancefloor connection. From 90s R&B anthems to reggae crossover hits and funk-driven grooves, it’s a snapshot of what makes the Sydney soul scene unique.

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Mixtape Monday: DJ SARAH LOVE (BBC 1Xtra ) @ SOUL OF SYDNEY BLOCK PARTY 2014 | Classic 90’s Hip Hop & Soul, 80’s Funk Mix.

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🎧 MIXTAPE MONDAY: Soul of Sydney Radio #168 — DJ Sarah Love (UK) Live at Soul of Sydney Secret Block Party 2014 Old School Funk · Soul · 90s Hip Hop & R&B · Australia Day Long Weekend · Jan 27 2014

For this week’s Mixtape Monday we’re in the archives for an absolute classic mix which we just uploaded to youtube. It’s Australia Day Long Weekend 2014, we threw a Secret Block Party and brought in UK Hip Hop royalty DJ Sarah Love to close out the night for a very memorable afternoon in hush-hush courtyard space in inner-city Sydney.

Hailing from London and known from BBC 1Xtra and MTV, Sarah is an internationally renowned DJ, broadcaster and presenter who has performed alongside legends including Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Roots, and Mary J. Blige. She brought every bit of that world-class energy to Sydney that afternoon & lucky for us, we had the recorder running.

Whether you were there on the night or discovering this set for the first time, we hope you enjoy the vibe and hope we are lucky enough to see you at a jam soon.

▶ Watch the full set here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvhP-Utf4Ls

Mix Info: 🕐 Time: 90 mins 🎧 DJ: Sarah Love (BBC 1Xtra · MTV · UK) 🎵 Style: Soul · Funk · Hip Hop 📅 Date: Australia Day Long Weekend — Monday 27 January 2014

UK HIP HOP Queen DJ SARAH LOVE at SOUL OF SYDNEY 2014

Tracklist:
01. KARRIEM RIGGINS — SUMMER MADNESS (Stones Throw Records, 2012)
02. Q-TIP — LET’S RIDE (Arista Records, 1999)
03. DE LA SOUL ft. REDMAN — OOOH (Tommy Boy Records, 2000)
04. JAYLIB — THE RED (Stones Throw Records, 2003)
05. ERIC B & RAKIM — PAID IN FULL (4th & Broadway / Island Records, 1987)
06. Q-TIP — BREATHE & STOP (Arista Records, 1999)
07. DIGITAL UNDERGROUND — THE HUMPTY DANCE (Tommy Boy Records, 1990)
08. GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE — THE MESSAGE (Sugar Hill Records, 1982)
09. ZAPP — MORE BOUNCE TO THE OUNCE (Warner Bros. Records, 1980)
10. KLEEER — INTIMATE CONNECTION (Atlantic Records, 1981)
11. CHAKA KHAN — THIS IS MY NIGHT (Warner Bros. Records, 1985)
12. SLAVE — JUST A TOUCH OF LOVE (Cotillion / Atlantic Records, 1979)
13. SLAVE — WATCHING YOU (Cotillion / Atlantic Records, 1980)
14. THE JONES GIRLS — NIGHTS OVER EGYPT (Philadelphia International Records, 1981)
15. THE MOMENTS — GIRLS (Stang Records, 1975)
16. GARY BARTZ — MUSIC IS MY SANCTUARY (Capitol Records, 1977)
17. ERICK SERMON ft. MARVIN GAYE — MUSIC (J Records, 2001)
18. J DILLA — MOTOR CITY 8 (Vintage Vibez Music Group, 2013)
19. A TRIBE CALLED QUEST — ELECTRIC RELAXATION (Jive Records, 1993)
20. A TRIBE CALLED QUEST — CAN I KICK IT (Jive Records, 1990)
21. THE PHARCYDE — RUNNIN’ (Delicious Vinyl, 1995)
22. DJ SPINNA ft. SHABAAM SAHDEEQ & ERIK RICO — MELODY (High Water Music, 2009)
23. MILTON WRIGHT — KEEP IT UP (Alston Records, 1975)
24. THE TRAMMPS — RUBBER BAND (Golden Fleece / Philadelphia International Records, 1975)
25. AMERIE — 1 THING (Columbia Records, 2005)
26. NICE & SMOOTH — OLD TO THE NEW (RAL / Def Jam, 1994)
27. GANG STARR — JUST TO GET A REP (Chrysalis Records, 1990)
28. QUEEN LATIFAH — LATIFAH HAD IT UP TO HERE (Tommy Boy Records, 1991)
29. ERIC B & RAKIM — I KNOW YOU GOT SOUL (4th & Broadway / Island Records, 1987)
30. JAMES BROWN — SOUL POWER (King Records, 1971)
31. THE BLACKBYRDS — ROCK CREEK PARK (Fantasy Records, 1975)
32. THE SUGARHILL GANG — RAPPER’S DELIGHT (Sugar Hill Records, 1979)
33. THE SUGARHILL GANG — APACHE (JUMP ON IT) (Sugar Hill Records, 1981)
34. ROB BASE & DJ EZ ROCK — IT TAKES TWO (Profile Records, 1988)
35. STRAFE — SET IT OFF (Jus Born Records, 1984)
36. BABE RUTH — THE MEXICAN (Harvest / Capitol Records, 1972)
37. THE REBIRTH — EVIL VIBRATIONS (Salsoul Records, 1979)
38. DE LA SOUL — SATURDAY (Tommy Boy Records, 2001)
39. ROY AYERS — RUNNING AWAY (Polydor Records, 1977)
40. DE LA SOUL — ME MYSELF & I (Tommy Boy Records, 1989)
41. PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH — THE CREATOR (Elektra Records, 1992)
42. III MOST WANTED — CALM DOWN (Fever Records, 1989)
43. RUN-DMC — PETER PIPER (Profile Records, 1986)
44. ERIC B & RAKIM — DON’T SWEAT THE TECHNIQUE (MCA Records, 1992)
45. BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS — IS THIS LOVE (Island Records, 1978)

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MIX: ACID JAZZ FUNK & OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP | DJ SOUP at SOUL OF SYDNEY OCT 2025 (Season Opening Party)

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DJ SOUP at SOUL OF SYDNEY

DJ Soup at Soul of Sydney 2025

Sydney’s own producer, beatmaker, and crate-digging legend DJ Soup set the tone at the Soul of Sydney 2025 season opener with a smooth, sun-soaked session of feel-good grooves. His 60-minute selection was a masterclass in laid-back rhythm and deep musical knowledge — weaving together acid jazz, funk, golden-era hip hop, and soulful instrumentals that perfectly matched the afternoon’s easy energy.

Tracklist

  1. The Brand New Heavies – Have a Good Time (1994)
  2. Young Disciples – Get Yourself Together (1991)
  3. Ozomatli – Cut Chemist Suite (1998)
  4. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Brand New Funk (1988)
  5. Maceo & The Macks – Cross the Track (We Better Go Back) (1975)
  6. The Sequence feat. Spoonie Gee – Monster Jam (1980)
  7. Ma$e feat. Blackstreet – Get Ready (1999)
  8. Unknown – Dance to the Drummer’s Beat (1978)
  9. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – Freedom (1980)
  10. Ronnie Hudson & The Street People – West Coast Poplock (1982)
  11. Moniquea – Casanova (2018)
  12. Linda Lewis – Class/Style (I’ve Got It) (1979)
  13. Sly & The Family Stone – Remember Who You Are (1979)
  14. The Pharcyde – Soul Flower (Remix) (1992)
  15. Funky 4 + 1 – That’s the Joint (1980)
  16. De La Soul – Keepin’ the Faith (1991)
  17. Patra – Pull Up to the Bumper (1995)
  18. Coolio – It’s All the Way Live (Now) (1996)
  19. Ice Cube – Bop Gun (One Nation) (1994)

About DJ Soup

DJ Soup is a legendary Sydney-based crate digger, DJ, beatmaker, and selector renowned for his soul-infused hip hop sets and innovative productions. One of our all-time favourite DJs, he has shaped the Australian underground scene since the early ’90s through a relentless passion for rare grooves and genre-blending mastery.

Early Career

Hailing from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community, Soup first made his mark as the cornerstone of pioneering group Fonke Knomaads — serving as DJ, producer, and part-time MC. The group dropped their seminal EP The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of… on PoBoy Records, helping lay the foundations of Australian hip hop. Signing with Creative Vibes soon after, Soup released Souperloops, a groundbreaking trip hop album that earned Triple J Album of the Week honours and went on to inspire acts like The Resin Dogs. His discography continued to expand with eclectic releases including Eclectro, From Anuva Planet (featuring Swollen Members and Gift of Gab), and Beatroot on Invada Records — cementing his reputation as a true production innovator.

Collaborations

Soup’s collaborations read like a who’s who of Sydney’s hip hop scene. A longstanding creative partner of Sydney Lebanese icon Sleek the Elite — known to many from Fat Pizza — the pair have worked together across projects including Sleekism and more recent EPs that fuse raw street energy with funk and electronics. These partnerships speak to Soup’s consistent knack for elevating local talent while pushing sonic boundaries, from b-boy breaks to soulful loops.

Live & Legacy

A devoted vinyl obsessive, Soup hunts rare R&B, soul, early electronics, and spoken-word records to fuel high-energy sets loaded with funk, Latin flavour, and hip hop swagger. You can catch him at iconic Sydney venues like the Marble Bar, Miss Peaches, and the Lansdowne Hotel, where his transitions keep crowds locked in from start to finish. And in a detail that never gets old — before conquering the decks, he played professional basketball for the Sydney Kings. Versatility doesn’t quite cover it.

Today, DJ Soup remains a Sydney institution, headlining feel-good funk, soul, and hip hop events that keep the city’s crate-digging spirit very much alive.

Check out more from DJ SOUP,

https://groovescooter.bandcamp.com/album/we-have-the-technology

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