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DJ 2:22
@dj222.bsky.social
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Uber/Lyft driver since 4/16, DJ since 1981(not a bandwagon DJ), merch designer, democrat(old school), Columbia College alum(1989), deep dish pizza lover.
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dj222.bsky.social
Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, DJing became my voice. Spinning Stories is where I unpack 44 years of intentional curation and a love for the music, always telling a story that goes with the journey.
November 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Hey everyone, I did another open decks session this past Wednesday, almost didn't happen because of the weather. I started with some 90's electronica then slid over to some trusty acid jazz. Here's the mix of it, check it out;
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Round Lake Open Decks, Session 02, 062525
Hey Everyone, I know this is quick on the heels of the last one, but these sessions are weekly(weather permitting, the rain held off this time). The production crew was an hour behind and I almost th...
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June 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Since I didn't record this session or write down the playlist, this is an approximate recreation of the open decks session I did 2 weeks ago in Round Lake, IL. Check it out.

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Round Lake Open Decks Session 01, 061125
Hey Everyone, welcome to a very special episode, my first ever Open Decks session, set in Round Lake, IL on June 11, 2015. I had never done an open decks before, so I arrived early, plugged my USB in,...
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June 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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In April, I was asked by a DJ/music producer if I would do a guest mix for his YouTube channel. I did a breakbeat mix that turned out great.
Yesterday, he posted the mix on YouTube. So here it is, my guest mix for the LTC Show. Check it out.
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LTC SHOW ep.031 guest mix by DJ 2:22
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June 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Acid Jazz Monday, hope this catches you in a good place. Cheers.
#acidjazz

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Dj 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 24
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June 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Since we finally have a nice summer-like day here in the Chicago area, here’s one of my favorite acid jazz mixes of mine, it really has a great summer vibe. Check it out.

#acidjazz
#summervibes

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DJ 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 23
While we're waiting for warm weather here in the Chi, allow me to bring you one of my favorite summer mixes. This really captures the feel of a perfect summer day. 1) Maysa - Got to Be Strong 2) ...
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June 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Acid Jazz Monday, sorry I missed last week.
#acidjazzmusic

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DJ 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 22
1) A Forest Mighty Black - Rebirth 2) Marden Hill - Honeydipped 3) Soundscape - Inner Space 4) Red Snapper - Swank 5) JTQ - Martian Earthwatch 6) Jamiroquai - Falling 7) Bobby Matos...
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May 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Acid Jazz Monday, share it if you like it, no best kept secret over here.
#acidjazz

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DJ 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 21
1) Corduroy - The Frighteners 2) Freak Power - Freedom Child 3) Dexter Wansel - Life On Mars 4) JTQ w/ Rose Windross - Shelter 5) Beastie Boys - Lighten Up 6) RAD - Lately 7) Mighty...
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May 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Acid Jazz Monday for ya.
#acidjazz

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DJ 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 20
1) Paul Weller - Kosmos(SX Dub 2000) 2) Kruder + Dorfmeister - A Tune For Us 3) Freak Power - New Direction 4) Brooklyn Funk Essentials - The Creator Has A Master Plan 5) Jazzanova Vs Soul Bos...
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May 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Acid Jazz Monday, thinking I might stick to posting these on Mondays so I don’t forget.
#acidjazz
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Dj 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 19
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April 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Acid Jazz Wednesday, didn’t realize it’s been a while since my last post. This one lands nicely on a warm Chicago day. The first 8 tunes really go well with the summer vibes. Cheers.
#acidjazz
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DJ 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 18
In 2000, the combination of digital music downloads and broadband internet changed the way I buy + collect music forever, and one major change was in my acid jazz collection. This mix was the first on...
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April 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Acid Jazz Sunday, hope this is the vibe for you. Check it out.
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DJ 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 17
Some of you may ask, what does it matter where you got the music? Back in '99, it totally mattered. All anyone had at that point was the record store, whether it was Tower Records or a dot-com warehou...
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April 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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My latest podcast, something completely different. The Window Seat, Vol. 1. It’s a 104 minute journey from takeoff to landing, pretty much a flight from Chicago to NYC. Check it out.

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Dj 2:22 - The Window Seat, Vol. 01
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April 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Tomorrow I’ll be posting a new mix I just finished. It’s something I started back in ‘89, but I never made an actual podcast about it. I’ll leave one clue; it’s a real departure from any podcast I’ve done before. Stay tuned.
April 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Simply Beautiful...pianist/composer Robert Glasper and a.young.lady who can anything and sing it well!
#JazzMusic
#JazZSky
#RobertGlasper
#NorahJones
Norah Jones, Robert Glasper - Let It Ride (Live)
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April 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Acid Jazz Monday, always better than the current news. Check it out.
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DJ 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 16
On this one, the tunes came together on their own, and seemed to be making funny faces back at me. Listen in and you'll see what I mean. Some very quirky stuff, hope some of you see the humor in it li...
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April 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Back to Acid Jazz, just in time for Friday. Duck out of the news cycle and recharge with this. Cheers.
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DJ 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol 15
Continuing on with the story and the new narrative, I like when a mix comes together and the flow from one tune to the next has a real natural + effortless feel.
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April 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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My latest deep/tech house mix. Check it out.

#deephousemusic

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Dj 2:22 - Dream House, Vol. 86
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April 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Guys, if you do nothing else today, check this out. I can’t get it out of my head and I don’t want to. Undeniably beautiful.
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Simone Haaland vs. Victoria Spandow | Best Part(Daniel Caesar, H.E.R)|Battles |The Voice Norway 2025
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March 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Acid Jazz Saturday. Is there ever a bad day for good music?
#acidjazz
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DJ 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 14
At the time I put this comp together, back in 98, I discovered a great new website called CDuctive, where you could make your own CDs. These days, that's a way outdated concept, but at the time, it wa...
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March 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Acid Jazz Thursday, seems like every other day is a good pace for these posts. I would love to find places in Chicago that could benefit from bringing in an acid jazz DJ like myself to spread the vibes. Cheers.
#acidjazz
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Dj 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 13
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March 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Acid Jazz Tuesday. Going back to a very fertile and vibrant time for this great music.
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Dj 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 12
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March 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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From my YouTube channel, a recreation of my very first ambient podcast, Hypothermia Vol. 1. All of the podcasts on this channel are remakes of older mixes, aided by higher quality sound files and better skills on my part.
#ambientmusic
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DJ 2:22 - Hypothermia, Vol. 01 ( 2024 Remix )
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March 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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First full weekend of spring, gotta bring in the Acid Jazz with a set I was really inspired to make after I bought some really cool albums back in ‘97-‘98.
#acidjazz

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Dj 2:22 - Present Tense, Vol. 11
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March 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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This was the most recent ambient podcast of mine, 2 years ago, let me know what you think of it.
The title is not literal, I hope that’s obvious. It just means, get chilled out from the inside out.
#ambientmusic
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DJ 2:22 - Hypothermia, Vol. 32
For those of you still experiencing winter weather, this is for you. Enjoy and share. Hypothermia, Vol. 32 1) I Awake - Under The Bridge Of Dreams 2) Desert Dwellers - Snake Charmer 3) Loscil - Diab...
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March 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM