I got familiar with Lakim’s beats via his appearance this past friday alongside Doctor Jeep, DJ Hoodboi and Arnold at Planet Cognac’s show. Following him on soundcloud was a no-brainer, and my good taste was immediately rewarded when he posted this super-funky, stripped down house remix. That organ riff has been stuck in my head for 2 days so I figure I better post it. Even his dj drop is great. You can also grab a free download of this over at bandcamp. Looking forward to hearing a lot more from this guy, and hopefully he’ll be back in NYC soon.

Been listening to this mix about twice a day all week now, so I reckon it’s time to share it. Ostensibly a mix to promote their upcoming Miami shows, but for those of us outside the 305, what matters is that it’s an hour of killer funky house. Great selection of newer stuff (Duke Dumont, Oliver $, Dirtybird, Maceo Plex, etc) sandwiched by some deep cuts I’d never heard. And the transitions here are just immaculate.

DKDS is a DJ duo from Brooklyn. The name might stand for Dutch Kills Death Squad, and I think they’re cousins, but that’s all besides the point: this mix kills, and if you see these guys on a flyer, you should go see them.

Tracklisting:

4E – Temple Traxx
The Francis Inferno Orchestra – I Need It (Fantastic Mans Electric Boogaloo Remix)
Betoko – Space Invader
Wehbba Antonio Eudi – The Real Thing
Gene & Deep’a & Biri – Booty Call
Phonique & Sharam Jey – Special
Disclosure – What’s in Your Head
Maceo Plex – Why
M.A.N.D.Y. Vs. Booka Shade – Donut
Oliver $ & Sqim – Hoes
Duke Dumont – Street Walker
Claude VonStroke feat. J. Phlip – California (Julio Bashmore remix)
Darling Farah – Body (Jimmy Edgar remix)
Maelstrom – House Music (Boston Bun Remix)
Para One – When The Night Feat. Jaw (Logo Remix)
Aeroplane feat Jamie Principle – In Her Eyes (Chopstick & Johnjon Remix)
Moullinex – Take My Pain Away (Strip Steve Remix)
DJ Le Roi – Heartbreaker
Scuba Stew – This Goes
The New Elastics – It’s Just A Word (Kellerkind Remix)
Pete Heller – Big Love