With the weather heating up, so comes another season of the world famous Chillin’ & Grillin’ Party. Shouts to my guys Sweet Touch Foundation, Taboo, and the Guru Bros. Check out my first set of two from last year’s appearance! LIVE FROM CHILLIN & GRILLIN’ - 09/28/2024 Jackson 5 - I Wanna Be Where You Are (Underboss Remix) Ella Mai - Boo’d Up (Flipout “Popular” Remix) Jill Scott - Golden (Flipout “Popular” Remix) Lenny Kravitz - It Ain’t Over ’Til It’s Over (Victamone Remix) Total - Sittin’ Home (Esentrik Remix) Miguel ft. J-Cole - All I Want Is You (Proto J Remix) Sybil - Walk On By (Flipout “Paint The Town Red” Remix) Lauryn HIll - The Sweetest Thing (Mahogany Remix) Chris Brown - Fine China (Green Lantern Remix) En Vogue - My Lovin (Nick Bike ‘Shakin’ James’ Edit) Q-Tip - Let’s Ride (Nick Bike ‘Shakin’ James’ Edit) LL Cool J - The Boomin’ System (Nick Bike ‘Shakin’ James’ Edit) Zhu - Faded Sage The Gemini - Gas Pedal (DJ Mensa Blend) Jorja Smith - Little Things (Jim Sharp Edit) Childish Gambino - Summertime Magic (Trayze Remix) Lojay feat. Chris Brown - Monalisa (Nonay ’88 Edit) Fingazzz - Groove Me Maxwell - Sumthin’ Sumthin’ (Esentrik Edit) Jungle - Beat 54 Beyonce - Virgo’s Groove

DJ Mensa brings back his classic series of tributes to the god producer J. Dilla. Sixty minutes of timeless beats and rhymes from the 313. Volume 5 focuses on his more laid back production and iconic collaborations with the likes of A Tribe Called Quest and Busta Rhymes, to name a few.  Long Live James Yancey.

Seventy minutes of lo-fi vibes, new twists of time-honoured R'n'B classics, and jazzy riffs. The ideal recipe for unplugging from it all.

Welcome to the first edition of DJ Mensa Tribute Mixes, profiling the careers my all time favorite artists. First up is the one and only Mariah Carey. Mimi needs no introduction. Her name is synonymous with hits. Her voice is second to none and has been the cornerstone of a legendary career spanning decades. This 80+ minute mix focuses on her many party jams: iconic chart toppers, amazing album cuts, and her speciality: remixes with hot rappers of the day. Cheers to Mariah for blessing the world with her range and so many unforgettable moments.

In the spirit of Exquisite Mix and Iso-lituation, this is the time I’m on right now. Tunes I’m into at the moment. I hope you are too.

No Plans This mix is for people Who are completely over it. I mean seriously… have you seen outside? Instrumentals. R’n’B flips. Afro & Amo. Introspection. Intimacy. Introversion. This is the IN sound. No Plans. Please, don’t get up. Now available DJ Mensa on Apple Podcasts & mixcloud.com/djmensa

Curated and mixed by resident DJ Mensa, “The Bar’Kada Sessions” is a sample of the great vibes guests enjoy every time they hang at Bar’Kada. Music is such an important part to the atmosphere, and DJ Mensa keeps it funky and soulful from song one. From R’n’B, Dancehall, and Afrobeat, to house and baile, the bass and melodies that blast through the speakers complement the outstanding food and cocktails Bar’Kada has quickly built its reputation on. Stop by 745 Queen St W. this weekend and discover Bar’Kada for yourself.  barkadatoronto.com | djmensa.com

In celebration of a summer not lost, DJ Mensa serves up a mighty helping of remixes, blends, flips, and edits he's collected as of late. Showcasing the amazing production skills of his peers, DJ Mensa navigates you through over 75 minutes of moods to amplify the sunshine, warm breezes, and good company you're bound to encounter in the months to come. Enjoy thoroughly. You've earned it.

For my first mix of 2021, I’m excited to have collaborated with some very talented DJs from all parts of the map on a project sure to melt your winter blahs.

Eric The Tutor and DJ Mensa link up once again to release their first dancehall mix: Tutor and Mensa Nice Up Di Dance! Enjoy an hour’s worth of soulful melodies over bouncy riddims from the biggest artists: Popcaan, Shenseea, Vybz Kartel, Skip Marley, Stylo G, and more. Take in the vibes!

Another amazing episode chock full of great vibes through out! Get your two step on vigorously.

Heavy 2-steppin' R'n'B vibes with this one. Some cool uptempo edits of the classics to close it off. Enjoy!

R'N'B Vibes abounds for you and yours! Enjoy this mix thoroughly.

Very hyped to unleash this one. Some reggae remixes I’ve had in the stash for a long time, R’n’B dopeness, and house vibes to end it strong. This one will stay in your rotation!

15 episodes in of that goodness. Plenty of remixes and singalong tracks for you and yours!

The 14th serving of vibes! Good portions of club hip-hop, dope remixes, and reggae, soca, and afro!

Starts off nice and steady, and ends on an upbeat high.

Going through some changes with production and stuff, so I had been delayed giving you the goodness. Back to our regularly scheduled programming! Enjoy vibes! Usher - Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) Justin Bieber feat. Tyga - Wait For A Minute Tyga feat. Carlos Santana - Mamacita T-Pain - Up Down (Do This All Day) (DJ Mensa Blend) H.E.R. - Slide (DJ Tedsmooth Remix) Jermaine Dupri feat. Jay-Z - Money Ain’t A Thang Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize (Acapella) 2Pac - I Get Around Ryan Leslie - Addiction (DJ Rob Dinero Remix) Kevin Cossom & Drake - I Get Paper Ariana Grande - The Way (Dennis Blaze Remix) Big Pun - Still Not A Player Mary J. Blige - Love No Limit Jeremih & Ty Dolla Sign - The Light Destiny’s Child - Independent Women (DJ Mensa Blend) Missy Elliott - Joy Suzanne Vega - Tom’s Diner (EricTheTutor Rack City Remix) Ghostface - Cherchez La Ghost PartyNextDoor feat. Drake - Over Here Koffee Brown - After Party (DJ Mensa Blend) Jully Black - Rally’n Brandy - Talk About Our Love Kevin Hart & Trey Songz - Push It On Me Mariah Carey - It’s Like That Four Colour Zack - Impeach Break Justin Bieber - Boyfriend (DJ Mensa Blend) Marques Houston - That Girl Ella Man - Boo’d Up (DJ Lu Bounce Remix) Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead (Featurecast Remix) Seals & Crofts - Summer Breeze (YourBoyBrian Remix) Toni Braxton - You’re Making Me High (DJ Mensa Blend) Mura Masa - Lovesick Big Black Lincoln - Creep Slow Pt. II Andreena Mill - In A Day PartyNextDoor - Like Dat PartyNextDoor - Work TLC - Creep (DJ Mensa Blend) Nao - Happy Eve feat. Gwen Stefani - Let Me Blow Ya Mind (MXTT HXLL & NICK BIKE Remix)