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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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SOUL OF SYDNEY FRANKIE KNUCKLES TRIBUTE 2025 / FEB 16

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FRANKIE KNUCKELS TRIBUTE

SOUL OF SYDNEY FRANKIE KNUCKLES TRIBUTE – Sunday Feb 16 @ 2pm

An Afternoon of FEEL-GOOD FUNK, DISCO, BOOGIE & a touch of GARAGE & SOULFUL HOUSE vibes in homage to FRANKIE KNUCKELS era

Hosted by SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s & Friends.

BOOGIE MONSTER | PHIL TOKE | RICHIE HAYNES | TERRY A | STUART RIDLEY

Sunday, Feb 16 / 2pm – Late

@ Secret Disco Dancefloor (Emailed to Ticketholders)

Tix from $20.00 (+ booking fee)

Facebook EVENT https://www.facebook.com/events/1131708615031175/

Party Update: (15 Feb 2025 @ 1:30pm) – The Venue has been EMAILED to all ticket holders, please check spam / junk / promotions folders for details. If you have purchased a ticket & do not have the address please EMAIL us at soulofsydney@gmail.com with your order number.

THANK YOU,
SOUL OF SYDNEY CREW

Set Times

2:00 pm – STUART RIDLEY

3:30 PM – TERRY A

5:00 PM – RICHIE HAYNES

6:00 PM – PHIL TOKE

7:30 PM – BOOGIE MONSTER

9:00 PM – CLOSE

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FRANKIE KNUCKLES is one of our biggest musical influences & one of the pioneering DJs and producers who shaped the way we listen to, the way we party & the way we enjoy music. We will celebrate this summer in the way we know best with an afternoon DANCE RITUAL in memory of his musical legacy.

Join us from 2pm on February 16, for an afternoon of DISCO, FUNK, GARAGE, GOSPEL & EARLY HOUSE vibes that shaped house music from the Frankie Knuckles era.

Register on Eventbrite

LISTEN / WATCH / DANCE to previous mixes, warm up podcasts & playlist below for a taste of what to expect musically on the day.

https://fb.watch/xoz0EDSjVu/

REVIEW: DJ QUESTLOVE on SYDNEY HARBOUR (Jan 4 2025)

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Questlove, Sydney Harbour, and the funkiest crew in Sydney was such a dope night for everyone. Nights like this are why we love this city.”

Last night was special, DJ Questlove, THE ROOTS legendary drummer, DJ, Grammy Winner and curator of all things soulful, blessed the decks on Glass Island, turning a regular evening into an unforgettable musical lesson for all. Slotted to play for 90 Minutes, he ended up playing the whole night. He was joined by members of his band THE ROOTS who were partying, connecting with Sydney’s music heads.

His set was pure craftsmanship & his ability to mix short, punchy blends with long, soulful builds kept the energy flowing all night.

It was a night that reminded us of the power of live music to bring people together. His musical selections were dope too, dropping everything from James Brown, SOUL II SOUL, MJ, Sade flavoured with heavy funk, SOUL R&B & a touch of Arabic & REGGAE vibes made it a very enjoyable night of music.

As the boat glided through the calm waters of Sydney Harbour, past landmarks like the Opera House and under the towering Harbour Bridge, Questlove spun an exquisite mix of SOUL, JAZZ, FUNK, and HIP HOP that was a perfect soundtrack as we soaked up the beauty of our city at night.

A standout moment came when Gil Scott-Heron’s “Home Is Where the Hatred Is” poured through the speakers, its raw, heartfelt lyrics cutting through the night air. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, the unmistakable intro to Sade’s “Hold On to Your Love” floated in, bringing a moment of pure bliss. The gentle rocking of the boat had dancers literally leaning on each other, creating a beautiful connection.

The night kicked off at 10:00pm & finished at 2:00am, & really felt like a music industry night. The crowd wasn’t just your average partygoers; it was more of melting pot of Sydney’s creative heartbeat. DJs, beatmakers, Producers, and Dancers were out in force, taking a rare night off to vibe with friends, share stories, and decompress after the New Year’s madness. There were fist bumps, hugs, and nods of respect as Questlove weaved his magic, reminding everyone why he’s so well known as one of the craftiest selectors to do it.

A huge shoutout to the Glass Island crew for making nights like this possible. It was our first time on this stunning floating venue, and we were blown away. Week after week, they’re changing the game, running multiple cruises featuring everything from SOUL and HIP HOP to REGGAE and HOUSE.

Their commitment to curating a space where music, culture, and community come together is unmatched.

If you missed last night, don’t sleep on the next Glass Island party. It’s the prime spot for music lovers, and last night proved why. Questlove, thank you for the vibes, the grooves, and the unforgettable memories.

Stay funky, Sydney. ✌🏽

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