
I first came across http://www.livestream.com/djdezandres Via a link Jazzy Sport put on their facebook page it was a sunday morning here in the uk and i was in the mood for some tunes this looked ideal he captured my mood effortlessly the frequency and quality he delivers is astounding literally mind blowing selections everytime.
Sometimes Djs blend and mix records of the same genre Dez does nothing generic its all soul hip hop carribean latin 2 step disco breaks even transforming salsa and bossa to great effect his double of the ohio players funky worm is off the chain.
So he kills it on the turntables and its right in front of your eyes no gimmicks straight skills every selection conscious but off the top of the dome no playlist on WDEZ just relax in the safest pair of soul clapping hands in the biz, he is a natural musician providing an array of accompaniment on the congas and as a host his voice was made for radio providing his own station ids backing vocals and echo chamber he also holds down the chat room keeping his global audience entertained with free inspiration and motivation it is truly an education , he got stories to rival quentin tarantino such an intersting guy he drops knowledge and science and history a true teacher. His Brothers story about a pork chop sandwich had me laughing and made me hungry at the same time lol
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But this is only the beginning Andres is also a producer who reps 313 so well aswell as being a peer to Dilla and a host of other Detroit producers like 14kt Houseshoes Wajeed and Moodyman check him on http://bling47.com talkin about Jay Dee. He also released records as Andres on the KDJ imprint as far back as 1997 where i first discovered his sound when i visited Hard to Find records where i would later work and discover mo about the D for real.
Dez often loops up his mpc on the fly especially in his bailout series where he just goes and goes regularly for four hours but some times for 8-10 hours yes thats right some people struggle doing an hour but he just vibes relentlessly. inviting amazing guests into his basement for added flavour , i saw Dj Sicari go in just before he flew out to japan that was some show wow.
So he busts his own tracks out live just vibin but he has also just started his own imprint the beautiful La Vida label encopasses the vibe you get from Dez just great music.
The man exudes Hip Hop thats why i listen but when he takes it to the slow jams and smooth selections catering more for the ladies you cant help but love it he drops Eric Roberson Dwele Monica Blaire and Amp Fiddler and Erykah Badu over Dila time signtures . I have given up trying to id his breaks and slow jams he has the sweetest sample collection so deep. He just motivates and inspires you to get more knowledge go dig records or get on the turntables or mpc and just do it you face your own records with renewed vigour after tuning into dez. when can you catch him? he streams very often and spontaneously DETROIT is where its at but you can catch him in europe this march he is playing Fabric with floating points on the 8th. photo below of Dez Andres and Sicari rockin the wheels for Dilla Day. As it is follow friday follow him on twitter yo and follow me too yo boombaseeds.WDEZ it's Worldwide Dawg. Splendid one. https://twitter.com/#!/DJDEZANDRES http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/dezandres https://twitter.com/#!/Alladats

Excellent article. Thanks for showing Dilla and DJ Dez Andres aka WDEZ love.
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