I’ve been taking 35mm photos on my downtime. Check them out here: TAANS

New mixes + tracks coming soon: Soundcloud

Some songs I’m feeling right now:

Peace & Love. Happy New Year. – ARQ

I’m spinning alongside the legendary Dj Spanish Fly this Friday (October 7) at Legion Bar in Williamsburg. Guaranteed good times & vibes. Come have a drink with us and we’ll get you grooving on the dancefloor. PEACE!

Also on the agenda: 

Some pics I took in the last month or so! I encourage all of you to keep track of your life through pictures. You won’t regret it when you’re looking back at your most cherished memories  (whether it be in a year or at 65).

Cheers!

Jeff from Blind Barber was kind enough to host a Rooftop BBQ Party at his apartment building last Monday for Memorial Day and it turned out to be better than we could have ever expected. Shoutouts to NSR, Dash Speaks, & Colin for relieving me of my DJ duties throughout the day. ALSO, KEEP ME AWAY FROM THE MIC UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE CONSTANTLY REMINDED OF THE BEAUTIFUL SUNSET (“Everyone turn around, LETS DANCE to the sunset”)

ALSO, HUGE shoutouts to Blind Barber & VANE NYC (Atif took some great pics & shot the video posted above)

We’ll keep you posted on our next one.

So I just got a full DJ set up in my house (Turntables & a Mixer) & I figured I’d put them to good use. I’m starting a series of mixes where the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is jump on the 1′s & 2′s. I’m just curious to see how a night’s sleep can effect my song selections. Who knows?

I’m really happy with how it came out. Enjoy!

- ARQ

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Tracklisting

Cranked out a mix this morning for my friend Sharlene (for her Mom’s Birthday). Anyways, No crazy tricks or blends just dope selections from my salsa, latin house, merengue, cumbia, and samba library. Excuse some of the hiccups throughout but I was cooking breakfast at the same time

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Cheers,

ARQ

Cheers,

Hey ya’ll,

I just finished up  a new mix that I’m quite proud of. As a whole it’s quite different than my Slow your Roll series which consists of mostly House/Electro. This time around, I’ve compiled (and edited) tracks that are very dear to my heart; songs that I listen to when I’m in need of an escape. I’m a sucker for love ballads & funky basslines, so you’ll hear that throughout. I’ve also squeezed in some NeoSoul and afro/latin inspired beats.

Thanks for listening.

- ARQ

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Tracklist

– Almost There –

Part 1

ARQ – Sounds of the Studio Intro

Andre 3000 – She Lives in My Lap

RJ D2 – De L’alouette (Edit)

Trus’Me – Can We Pretend

Dilla – Rico Suave Bossa Nova

Mexican Institue of Sound – Para No Vivir Deseperado (Edit)

Matias Aguayo – Juanita/Crystal Castles – Magic Spells (ARQ Blend)

Yesterday’s New Quintet – Dice Game (Edit)

Jackson 5 – We’re Almost There (Dj Spinna Remix)

Osunlade – Crazy You (Prince Cover)

Musiq Soulchild – Just Friends (ARQ Beatbox Blend)

Jamiroquai – Blow your Mind (Edit)

Aaliyah – Rock The Boat (Mawkus’ Panty Dropper Blend)

ANDO 3.8.11 – NEW VENUE 87 LUDLOW (BASEMENT)

WITH GUESTS
ARTIME (Yelawolf’s DJ)
JAH JAH (Ninjasonik)

AND RESIDENTS
DANCES WITH WHITE GIRLS
FULL TIME FUN
DJ ARQ

PHOTOS BY
THE CULTURE OF ME

LET’S GO.

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Slow your Roll 3 is coming soon. In the meantime, here’s a minimix that didn’t make the cut. I took too long to finish it and wanted to start fresh. It’s long enough for a quick run (25mins). Enjoy!

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If you want info on specific tracks just leave a comment and I’ll get back to you!

Cheers,

ARQ