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Long time, No Chat | Jan & Feb Moves
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Happy New Year to you (if you celebrate January as such)! My personal new year is Spring, but I'm down for whatever reminds us that each new day is a new opportunity to try again. Which is why you're hearing from me. It's been a minute since we last typed: TikTok was still scrollable, my name was "Diaspora" (it's now Dyaspara, pronounced the same), he who will not be named was not entering office, there was no Kendrick Lamar vs Drake beef (at least publicly), and who had even heard of a BlueSky app? If you haven't noticed I've been booked with more DJ gigs the past year or so which led me to spend less time on this fun, precious space. As I said in my first newsletter, one of my hopes for this newsletter was to help me stay in tune with myself as a writer. I genuinely want to remain connected to you all, and writing, with Thoughts with Mild Sauce. So I'll be popping in, and out—but still popping in as often as I can—with my thoughts on music & event updates throughout the year, though I have no idea what the future of my favorite section, "TikN'Tok" is. Despite the BS, we move! Find me 🎛If you care about community journalism, join City Bureau for their New Year gathering this Thursday at Whiner Beer Company. I'll be providing the tunes as we reimagine democracy. The next day, on the 24th, I'll be playing my debut set at Chicago's beloved Nobody's Darling bar for Afrobeats & Reggae night, though I can't promise I won't be adding some Dancehall, Shatta, and AfroHouse to the mix. I hope to see all the dahlings there! On Saturday, February 1 I'll be back at The Promontory for The 'Piano Party. It's been a WHILE and I've got ALOT of Amapiano to get out of my system. RSVP for free tickets. It's only January but love is already in the air. My second stop in February will be Love Galore at Never Have I Ever bar on Valentine's Eve (is that a thing?). Experience love beyond the romantic, for free. On Valentine's Day, I'm playing a sweet & sexy set at the Chicago Athletic Hotel for Cosmic Love Skate Night. Slide through! Make sure you're following me on socials (below) for any last minute additions! I hope you enjoyed this newsletter. Was this sent to you by a friend? Make sure to subscribe and read past newsletters.
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Thoughts with Mild Sauce
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It's Friday again and I'm in literal awe that we're already almost done with Q1. I typically mark the new year as my birthday and I'm hoping to have a way better year (and birthday) than I've had the past three. It's been rough for many of us and music has been the one thing to keep me going. On my birthday weekend this year, I'm ecstatic to be on the lineup for a new party series ASHAWO, a space to shake nyash to Alté, Afro-house, and Afrobeats with African and diasporic queer folks! Chicago...
Happy Wednesday! I'm back with another vlog playing my first Moneygun set, seeing Heavy-K perform in Chicago and at my first Bandlab event! Let me know what you want to see more of in the comments. SUBSCRIBE Let's Dance click to rsvp I know, I know, you were snowed in during my last set at Dorothy's. I hope you come vibe in their beautiful lounge next month! I'll also be playing some really important shows my birthday weekend on April 16 and 18th! Save those dates before I announce the...
It's two days after Valentine's Day and love is still in the air. I hope you had a moment to enjoy my latest mix, all about love (and sexiness). This Thursday I'm playing my Moneygun debut at Sidedoor. I'm on the whole night. Slide through for a good time! click for free rsvp SUBSCRIBE Riddim & Blues listen This is for late night drives, late night loving AND late nights thinking about your crush.. for sexy time with your boo AND sexy time with yourself. Sexy & soulful tunes mixed with...