For September, the legendary Q-Tip will be hosting his uber poppin' monthly party Offline on a Saturday! This week on September 22 join us for a supreme selection of funk, jazz, hip hop, salsa, and Latin records.

Last month, we had over a thousand people grooving into the night, including Jairobi, Just Blaze, DJ Cassidy, and Gabrielle Union. Before heading to this week's party, might we humor you with the soundtrack for your pre-party bedroom dance party? Enjoy the mix from our August party below!

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Event Details
Offline with Q-Tip
Saturday, September 22

Doors: 10:30 PM

Advance tickets: $20
Door tickets: $25
Purchase tickets

Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place
New York, NY

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Born in Belize and raised in New York City Dj MKL, aka Michael K Lopez, incorporates a wide spectrum of influences in his music and DJ sets. His most recent mixtapes are a harmonious journey into the depths of post-dub R&B, all while tickling the underbelly of downtempo and house. MKL was nice enough to include a track list so you get chart your journey as you descend into the sonic depths. Prepare to embark.

Tracklist
1. If You Need Me (Larse Mix) Shaboom 

2. Hey Conny - Whim-ee- Pocket Heart 

3. Swimming (Charles Webster Remix) Tracey Thorn - Night Time EP 

4. Call Me (Dixon Edit) Mark E - Call Me 

5. Marriage - Gold Panda - Lucky Shinner 

6. Love Song 28 feat Bobby - Jullian Gomes - Love Song 28 EP 

7. Video Games ( Larry " Mr Fingers" Heard Remix) - Lana Del Rey 

8. Close Your Eyes feat Meshell Ndegeocello - Miguel Migs - OM 

9. R. Wire - Keinerchte - 

10. I Can See Feat Ben Westbeech - Jazzanova - Upside Down EP 

11. Vision - Blaq Soul - Deep Shades Of House 

12. Message to the People - Pete Blas - Deep Shades Of House 

13. 11:11 (Basement Kid Remix) - 11:11 

14. Ryyk - Mario & Vidis - Star Wars 

15. Night Time Story (Jef K Gwen Maze Unreleased Remix) - James Teej 

16. Mpumalanga (Dub Mix) Jason Cheron - Seed 

17. Slavery Dub ( MKL Vs Soy Sos Unreleased Session) Claudia Acuna & 3 Generations Walking - Lion1music

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We are excited to announce that Vikter Duplaix is back for the second event of the successful REDIREKT monthly at Cielo on November 15th! Along with Vikter we'll be celebrating the release of UK's ScatchaDVA's new track "Madness" featuring Vikter Duplaix on vocals, listen here. Duplaix is offering up a free, exclusive mix via SoundCloud that gives you a taste of the music you will hear at the party.

Vikter Duplaix - Redirekt Mix #2 by Giant Step NYC

See you at REDIREKT with Vikter Duplaix on November 15th!

We got a serious weekend treat for you. The Mucho Soul crew is sharing Gilles Peterson's first legal radio show at BBC from 25 years ago! Happy anniversary, Gilles!

Enjoy!

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The XLR8R Podcast offers downloads from electronic, dance, hip-hop, indie music and more. This week's podcast features the guest selector Ben Westbeech, a talented musician we've kept an eye on since he was bubbling in Brownswood. His new monkier Breach is also featured in his collection of songs here - see the full tracklist after the jump. Westbeech recently released a Remix EP of his single "Falling," the first single from his upcoming album There's More To Life Than This.

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Tracklist