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In Focus: Moodymann
In Focus: Moodymann
05.07.24 · Detroit

In Focus: Moodymann

Focus on Moodymann

For someone who wasn't born there, Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann might be the most Detroit guy to ever exist. Moving to the motor city from LA at only three weeks old, he has never "truly" left since. His music channels the musical legacy of Black Detroit – transplanted Delta blues, gospel, Motown and Fortune, Stevie Wonder, the Electrifying Mojo and the Belleville Three – with an unassailable verve. His dust-spackled opus "Silentintroduction" has hummed continously in the background of house music since its release in 1997, inspiring generations of producers.

Two hours of Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann, selected and mixed by LDLDN.

Photo: Donavan Glover

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Tracklist

  • 0:00:40
    Moodymann feat. Pitch Black City
    Sweet Yesterday
  • 0:04:08
    Moodymann
    Don't You Want My Love
  • --:--
    Moodymann
    Sunshine
  • Moodymann
    I Like To Know
  • Moodymann
    M.E.A.N.D.N.J.B
  • Moodymann
    Outer Drive
  • Moodymann
    Dem Young Sconies
  • Moodymann
    Winter Breeze
  • Moodymann
    Answer Machine
  • Moodymann
    Shades Of Jae
  • Moodymann
    The Third Track
  • Moodymann Feat. Taj Bell
    Emotional Content
  • Moodymann
    I Feel Joy
  • Moodymann
    Midnights
  • Moodymann feat. Taj
    Joy Part III
  • Moodymann
    JAN
  • Moodymann
    Freeki Muthafucka
  • Moodymann
    I Think Of Saturday
  • Moodymann
    Mahogany Brown
  • Moodymann
    Black Mahogani
  • Moodymann
    Hold It Down
  • Moodymann
    Do Wrong
  • Moodymann
    Got Me Coming Back Rite Now
  • Moodymann
    P.B.C.
  • Moodymann
    Untitled
  • Moody
    Anotha Black Sunday
  • Moodymann
    I Got Werk Pt.3
  • Moodymann
    The Thief That Stole My Sad Days ... Ya Blessin' Me
  • Kenny Dixon Jr
    Sunday Hotel
  • Kenny Dixon Jr
    The Day We Lost The Soul Tribute! (To The Soul We Lost)
  • Moodymann Feat. Pitch Black City
    (Track Not Specified By Name)