Why we love hip hop and where hip hop samples come from WHY WE LOVE HIP HOP At Smokestack, music isn’t background, it’s the point.We’ve always been drawn to sounds with history and soul: funk,

Smokestack DJs & Selectors Behind The Music goes a little deeper — into the tunes, the records, the influences, and the people behind the decks. Each DJ shares a playlist and a few words about

Tim has been collecting vinyl since his teens. He started DJing in mid-80s Manchester, pursuing his passion for Funk, Jazz, Afrobeat, Latin, and global dance music at clubs like the Ritz, The Playpen, and the