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The Re-Inauguration of Low Profile @ APT (MLK Jr. & Obama on my mind) - January 19 2009

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January 23, 2009 06:35 PM PST

On the MLK Jr's holiday and on the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration, the opening night of Low Profile (going on since the late 90s) went down with a room full of friends and family.

There's a myriad of moods here - my freestyle and free associative DJing at its best. Imperfectly perfect (needle jumps a couple of times) with a couple of nods toward Dr. King & President Obama that drop in when you may least expect them.

Check for sounds from The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Black Moon, MGMT, MIA, Jay-Z, Q-Tip, The Nextmen, Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers, Lenny Kravitz, Mr. Scruff, Common, Recloose, Femi Kuti, Yo Majesty, The Dynamics, Groove Armada, Prince, Fela Kuti, Mr. V, Fertile Ground & the last tune by Solagne Knowles went out to the women in the house who "Decided" on Obama!

Podcast Summary

There is a method to the magic in the way Qool DJ Marv presents and plays music. He tunes into the atmosphere of the venue and the energy of the people, and then he blends what he sees with what he hears. Intertwining many styles for many faces from many places, Qool DJ Marv captivates you with his blend. The fluid flow and continuously ascending momentum of his wide-ranging sets is inviting, hypnotic, and breathtaking. Qool DJ Marv crafts an unforgettable feel good, get down party where everyone in the room will hear something that they enjoy. It’s as if he knew you were coming.

An inventive pioneer, Qool DJ Marv deliberately defies categorization to great effect. An evening of Qool DJ Marv may include a mind boggling array of selections spanning many eras and decades of music including R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Latin, House, Jazz, Funk, Rock & Roll, Soul, and Disco classics, and Eclectic beats from around the world.

Since 1994, Marv has been producing mixed tapes/CD compilations that illuminate the many styles of music that he loves but have fallen short of major exposure and marketing. The series “Beats, Jazz, & Soul” and “Qool Classics” are adored by people from all walks of life from all over the globe. People enjoy the meticulous attention to the sequencing and the seamless continuity of the mixing. Qool DJ Marv has a way of introducing genre-defying songs to listeners who previously may have only preferred popular mainstream offerings.

It’s Qool DJ Marv’s laid-back demeanor and the playfully enchanting smile that you first notice. He is genuinely pleased to meet you and despite his even keel, he’s bubbling at the thought of what he has in store for your listening, dancing, and celebratory pleasure. There’s an exuberant idealism in Marv’s appealing mix that bridges us all – with a universal vibe, everybody gets down.

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