After a short break, I'm back on track with the Homemade House series and I'd like to introduce you to my new guest - TIMOCIOUS -
Hailing from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Timocious — a nickname bestowed upon him by his grandfather — is a passionate purveyor of underground house music. With a style deeply rooted in everything from deep and jackin' house to jazzy, techy, soulful, and even the occasional acid-infused track, Timocious is dedicated to taking his audience on an immersive journey through the underground, always seeking that undeniable magic in the mix.
Timocious's journey into the world of DJing began as many do: with an insatiable curiosity and a persistent spirit. Early on, he'd pester his brother's DJ friends for time on their gear, even experimenting with a basic Radio Shack mixer, CD players lacking pitch control, and a turntable with minimal range. His formal training? A memorable two-minute crash course from a fed-up friend who "couldn't stand the tennis balls in the dryer anymore!"
The real turning point came when Timocious and his best friend (now brother-in-law) each invested in a Technics SL-1200 turntable. From then on, it was non-stop mixing, with frequent trips to Toronto for parties and record shopping becoming the highlights of their lives.
While his musical palette growing up was broad, encompassing everything from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd to Genesis, classical music, 80s pop, and 90s alternative, Timocious found his true calling in house music. The legendary sounds of Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, and DJ Sneak became, and remain, monumental influences on his distinctive style.
And as per usual, here's the tracklist to guide you to those gems you loved:
Delgado - House Delivers (Original Mix) // Hi! Reaction
Jason Merle - Jigsaw Muzzle (Original Mix) // Feel The Funk Records
Darren Marshall - Hocus Pocus (Original Mix) // Groovphoria Records
BUFS -Piasí 88 Keys (BUFS Sultry Edit) // Reason 2 Funk Records
Ktown Boogie Music -De Colores (Original Mix) // Vibe Alive Recordings
JedX - Frantic Lounge (Original Mix) // Nothing But
Davepz - Respect Is Earned (Original Mix) // Cross Section Music
Jason Merle - What Is Jazz Music (Original Mix) // Hi! Reaction
DJ Philly Phil - U Got Something Funky // Hi! Reaction
Jazzmik - Phenomenon (Original Mix) // Feel The Funk Records
JD Vasquez - Luv Is Special (Original Mix) // Jump Beat Records Inc.
JD Vasquez - Soul of a DJ // unreleased
DJ PHILLY PHIL - Check Out My Melody (Frank Amodo Barefoot Remix) // That's Right Dawg Music
Frank Amodo - Guilty Pleasure (Moscat Remix) // 3rd Room Records
Ryan Truman - Low Culture (Original Mix) // Subcommittee Recordings
