On Episode 2 of FUTURISTICA RADIO, host & DJ Simon S serves up a set of nu-jazz from the aughts...including classic Futuristica tracks from Peter Franks, Deborah Jordan, Kira Neris, Replife, a gorgeous Nostalgia 77 remix of Stark, and much more...

Each month, host and DJ Simon S journeys through his extensive vinyl selection to create a blend of jazz, soul, hip-hop & electronica from across the generations…from madlib to coltrane, gang starr to alfa mist and everything in between.  Check out www.futuristicamusic.co.uk for more information about Futuristica Music and DJ Simon S.

On Episode 2 of FUTURISTICA RADIO, host &amp; DJ Simon S serves up a set of nu-jazz from the aughts...including classic Futuristica tracks from Peter Franks, Deborah Jordan, Kira Neris, Replife, a gorgeous Nostalgia 77 remix of Stark, and much more...
Each month, host and DJ Simon S journeys through his extensive vinyl selection to create a blend of jazz, soul, hip-hop &amp; electronica from across the generations&hellip;from madlib to coltrane, gang starr to alfa mist and everything in between.&nbsp; Check out <a href="https://futuristicamusic.bandcamp.com/">www.futuristicamusic.co.uk</a> for more information about Futuristica Music and DJ Simon S.

FUTURISTICA RADIO with DJ Simon S features monthly journeys through his extensive vinyl selection to create a blend of jazz, soul, hip-hop & electronica from across the generations…from Madlib to Coltrane, Gang Starr to Alfa Mist and everything in between, Simon has been playing records across the world for over 30 years and has shared turntable duties with Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, Patrick Forge, Mad Matz, DJ Spinna and so many more.  in the early 2000s he was a founder member and producer of cult downtempo trio Break Reform and has been at the helm of the UK-based Futuristica Music label for 15 years, releasing independent soul, jazz and hip-hop from an artist roster that includes Deborah Jordan, Marc Rapson and Georgie Sweet as well as producing music as DJ Simon S, the Peter Franks Group and Jazz Chronicles.  For more information about Futuristica Music and Simon S, go to www.futuristicamusic.com

FUTURISTICA RADIO with DJ Simon S features monthly journeys through his extensive vinyl selection to create a blend of jazz, soul, hip-hop &amp; electronica from across the generations&hellip;from Madlib to Coltrane, Gang Starr to Alfa Mist and everything in between, Simon has been playing records across the world for over 30 years and has shared turntable duties with Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, Patrick Forge, Mad Matz, DJ Spinna and so many more. &nbsp;in the early 2000s he was a founder member and producer of cult downtempo trio Break Reform and has been at the helm of the UK-based Futuristica Music label for 15 years, releasing independent soul, jazz and hip-hop from an artist roster that includes Deborah Jordan, Marc Rapson and Georgie Sweet as well as producing music as DJ Simon S, the Peter Franks Group and Jazz Chronicles.&nbsp; For more information about Futuristica Music and Simon S, go to <a href="https://futuristicamusic.bandcamp.com/">www.futuristicamusic.com</a>

FUTURISTICA RADIO with Simon S

Music and Arts Podcast Network from New York City.  4 Channels : Over 22 original podcast series.  Deep Talk. Deep Sounds.

Music and Arts Podcast Network from New York City.&nbsp; 4 Channels : Over 22 original podcast series.&nbsp; Deep Talk. Deep Sounds.

JASONCHARLES.NET PODCAST NETWORK

FUTURISTICA RADIO with Simon S Episode 2 Jazzin' the 2000's

For Episode 78 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS, guest DJ CATO serves up this exclusive 90-plus minute set of bumping global sounds, even a pro Palestine Amapiano track, featuring recent releases from Moblack, Megatronic & Jimpster, Mas Musiq, Gianni Romano, Chevals and much more.

DJ Cato. aka Congri, was born in Germany and moved to the states as a kid. Skateboarding and music were his refuge and he acquired his first set of Technics 1200’s and Realistic mixer when he was a teenager. In the 90s Cato moved to NYC, began DJing at night while working at the fashion clothing store Diesel during the day. As a bi- product of his day job, Cato was afforded numerous trots around the globe. He collected music not commonly found in mainstream America, and subsequently injected those new global sounds into the veins of New York clubs and lounges, where Jim would see him regularly until he moved to LA in 2012.  Cato is a very versatile DJ and has destroyed many dancefloors. If you get a chance go see him DJ and bring your dancing shoes.

To hear DJ Cato's exclusive in-depth STARK REALITY INTERVIEW with Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange, go to EPISODE 77 of Stark Reality wherever you get your podcasts.

For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or live & direct on uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page

For Episode 78 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS, guest DJ CATO serves up this&nbsp;exclusive 90-plus minute set of bumping global sounds, even a pro Palestine Amapiano track, featuring recent releases from Moblack, Megatronic &amp; Jimpster, Mas Musiq, Gianni Romano, Chevals and much more.
DJ Cato. aka Congri, was born in Germany and moved to the states as a kid. Skateboarding and music were his refuge and he acquired his first set of Technics 1200&rsquo;s and Realistic mixer when he was a teenager. In the 90s Cato moved to NYC, began DJing at night while working at the fashion clothing store Diesel during the day. As a bi- product of his day job, Cato was afforded numerous trots around the globe. He collected music not commonly found in mainstream America, and subsequently injected those new global sounds into the veins of New York clubs and lounges, where Jim would see him regularly until he moved to LA in 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cato is a very versatile DJ and has destroyed many dancefloors. If you get a chance go see him DJ and bring your dancing shoes.
To hear DJ Cato's exclusive in-depth STARK REALITY INTERVIEW with Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/new-dj-cato-the-stark-reality-interview/">EPISODE 77 of Stark Reality wherever you get your podcasts.</a>
For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stark-reality-playlists-episode-70-shirley-brahas-new/id1562000503?i=1000664174423">Apple Podcasts</a>, Mixcloud or live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/stark-reality/">uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page</a>

STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS Episode 78 DJ CATO's Bumping Global House, Amapiano and Afrobeat Sounds

For Episode 77 of STARK REALITY, Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange rolls the tattered red carpet out to Toronto for an in-depth interview with DJ CATO, aka Congri. Cato was born in Germany and moved to the states as a kid. Skateboarding and music were his refuge and he acquired his first set of Technics 1200’s and Realistic mixer when he was a teenager. In the 90s Cato moved to NYC, began DJing at night while working at the fashion clothing store Diesel during the day. As a bi- product of his day job, Cato was afforded numerous trots around the globe. He collected music not commonly found in mainstream America, and subsequently injected those new global sounds into the veins of New York clubs and lounges, where Jim would see him regularly until he moved to LA in 2012.  Cato is a very versatile DJ and has destroyed many dancefloors. If you get a chance go see him DJ and bring your dancing shoes.

Jim has reconnected with Cato online in the last few years because he is one of the few music/DJ ppl who has been very vocal on Palestine and in particular this ongoing genocide. He is a busy man with a family, and recently moved to Toronto, but we are thankful he made some time for this interview, recorded May 22nd, 2025.

We are super grateful that DJ Cato also took the time to put together a tight set of bumping global sounds, even a pro Palestine Amapiano track.  To hear this exclusive STARK REALITY PLAYLIST, go to Episode 78 on the STARK REALITY Series Page, or on STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS wherever you get your music podcasts.

For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or live & direct on uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page

For Episode 77 of STARK REALITY, Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange rolls the tattered red carpet out to Toronto for an in-depth interview with DJ CATO, aka Congri. Cato was born in Germany and moved to the states as a kid. Skateboarding and music were his refuge and he acquired his first set of Technics 1200&rsquo;s and Realistic mixer when he was a teenager. In the 90s Cato moved to NYC, began DJing at night while working at the fashion clothing store Diesel during the day. As a bi- product of his day job, Cato was afforded numerous trots around the globe. He collected music not commonly found in mainstream America, and subsequently injected those new global sounds into the veins of New York clubs and lounges, where Jim would see him regularly until he moved to LA in 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cato is a very versatile DJ and has destroyed many dancefloors. If you get a chance go see him DJ and bring your dancing shoes.
Jim has reconnected with Cato online in the last few years because he is one of the few music/DJ ppl who has been very vocal on Palestine and in particular this ongoing genocide. He is a busy man with a family, and recently moved to Toronto, but we are thankful he made some time for this interview, recorded May 22nd, 2025.
We are super grateful that DJ Cato also took the time to put together a tight set of bumping global sounds, even a pro Palestine Amapiano track.&nbsp; To hear this exclusive STARK REALITY PLAYLIST, go to <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/dj-catos-exclusive-stark-reality-playlist-of-recent-global-house-amapiano-and-afrobeat-sounds/">Episode 78 on the STARK REALITY Series Page</a>, or on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stark-reality-playlists-with-james-dier-aka-%24mall/id1562000503">STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS</a> wherever you get your music podcasts.
For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stark-reality-playlists-episode-70-shirley-brahas-new/id1562000503?i=1000664174423">Apple Podcasts</a>, Mixcloud or live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/stark-reality/">uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page</a>

STARK REALITY Episode 77 Guest DJ CATO 

For Episode 76 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS, guest NANCY YAHIRO gives us a slamming playlist of Northern Soul, RnB, Funk, a little Hip Hop too, featuring tracks by Grady Tate, Edwin Starr, Irma Thomas, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Clarence Carter, Gangstarr and much more.  She has very deep crates as to be expected after digging and DJing for so many years. For full track listing go to the STARK REALITY Episode 76 page on jasoncharles.net MUSIC Channel and click "See Playlist."

Northern Spain-based selector and 45 digger Nancy Yahiro is a native of Southern California and first started DJing punk and soul at her college’s radio station (KUCI) in 1985. She became increasingly obsessed with soul 45s and started selling duplicates and becoming a record dealer. In 1997 Nancy started the Golden State Soul Society with Cid Hernandez and continued running it with Gabby Beeby until she moved to Italy. In Italy, Nancy started the Rimini Rare Soul Weekender and lived there for 11 years, DJed all over the country. She has also played records in the US, Argentina, UK, Germany, Spain, Sweden, etc etc.

To hear Nancy's exclusive in-depth STARK REALITY Interview with Host James Dier aka $mall ¢hange, where she goes deep into her lifetime of 45 collecting and deejaying, her political activism on Israel, the apathy of the world and much more, go to Episode 75 of STARK REALITY on jasoncharles.net MUSIC Channel, or wherever you get your podcasts.

For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall ¢hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or live & direct on uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page

For Episode 76 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS, guest <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soultastic_45s">NANCY YAHIRO</a> gives us a slamming playlist of Northern Soul, RnB, Funk, a little Hip Hop too, featuring tracks by Grady Tate, Edwin Starr, Irma Thomas, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Clarence Carter, Gangstarr and much more.&nbsp; She has very deep crates as to be expected after digging and DJing for so many years. For full track listing go to the STARK REALITY Episode 76 page on jasoncharles.net MUSIC Channel and click "See Playlist."
Northern Spain-based selector and 45 digger <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soultastic_45s">Nancy Yahiro</a> is a native of Southern California and first started DJing punk and soul at her college&rsquo;s radio station (KUCI) in 1985. She became increasingly obsessed with soul 45s and started selling duplicates and becoming a record dealer. In 1997 Nancy started the Golden State Soul Society with Cid Hernandez and continued running it with Gabby Beeby until she moved to Italy. In Italy, Nancy started the Rimini Rare Soul Weekender and lived there for 11 years, DJed all over the country. She has also played records in the US, Argentina, UK, Germany, Spain, Sweden, etc etc.
To hear Nancy's exclusive in-depth STARK REALITY Interview with Host James Dier aka $mall &cent;hange, where she goes deep into her lifetime of 45 collecting and deejaying, her political activism on Israel, the apathy of the world and much more, go to Episode 75 of STARK REALITY <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/stark-reality/new-nancy-yahiro-the-stark-reality-interview/">on jasoncharles.net MUSIC Channel</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.
For all of Host James Dier aka DJ $mall &cent;hange's in-depth interviews and exclusive guest playlists, Subscribe to both STARK REALITY and STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stark-reality-playlists-episode-70-shirley-brahas-new/id1562000503?i=1000664174423">Apple Podcasts</a>, Mixcloud or live &amp; direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/show/stark-reality/">uptownradio.net / jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Music Channel's STARK REALITY Series Page</a>

FUTURISTICA RADIO with Simon S Episode 2 Jazzin' the 2000's

FUTURISTICA RADIO with Simon S

In 1 playlist(s)

JASONCHARLES.NET PODCAST NETWORK

Social links

Recent clips