Once upon an F-train ride, New York's downtown scene was a vibrant mix of disco lofts, garage sanctuaries, and hip-hop’s golden era hotspots. Legendary spaces cultivated the scene, like The Loft, Paradise Garage, Roxy, Area, Nell's, MK, Save The Robots, The World, Mars, The Building, and many more. But by the late 90s, Giuliani-era cabaret license raids, finance bros, and NYU trust funders sanitized the clubs to the Kardashified, bottle-service horror show of today. In their eagerness for safety and comfort, the athleisured crowds have made everyone else bored. The tragedy of modern nightlife is not that it is decadent, but that it is dull.

Against this trend stand select DJs and party producers worldwide who work to keep the underground vibe alive for those who can appreciate taste without having to hire a brand consultancy. Boogie Down Reductions champions the spirit of the lost era, when NYC was the world's cultural capital and nights out were so good that nobody needed proof. It's time to ditch the surveilling phones and revive door policies where only beauty, style, and creativity get you in - because mediocrity never needs an invite.

BDR's DJ mixes and commentary are influenced by the artists and parties that matter, both past and present. So consume your favorite intoxicants, turn up the volume, and listen to a selector's series of grooves that span soul, jazz, funk, disco, boogie, hip-hop, dub, electronica, and modern beats.

Credits

DJ Mixes, Creative Direction, Cultural Commentary: Joseph Ternes

Mix Series Graphic Design: Olivier Chetelat