Hi-Life Entertainment - the quality music alternative for your wedding or party

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We are often asked to incorporate quality rock music into our sets. We have not included this in the sound clips as you will already know what it sounds like.

From the Arctic Monkeys

and the White Stripes

back to the Jam

and the Kinks

the music - some of the recommended styles for parties and weddings - other contemporary and specialist styles available on request

Scroll down through the styles of music we can play at your party. We can combine styles and include other types of music if you wish.

You can listen to samples of tracks by clicking on the record next to each category. The samples last about 5 minutes and include several different tracks in this style. We have generally selected lesser known tracks as you may well be familiar with the more popular titles. Of course we can make our set as popular or eclectic as you wish. If you are not sure ask us - we are here to help.

We are adding mixes on the DJs page. Look for the white links, right click & select "save target as" to download.

Funk heavy funk , soul funk, beats and pieces	James Brown, Sly And The Family Stone, Parliament, Curtis Mayfield, War, Eddie Bo, Marva Whitney, Gaturs, Lee Fields, 24 Carat Black, Meters, Lyn Collins, Blackbyrds, Gary Bartz, Stevie Wonder, Sharon Jones, Betty Wright, Kool & the Gang
Northern Soul, Motown, Stax classic soul cuts	Aretha Frankin, Little Stevie , Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Impressions, Isley Brothers, Otis Redding, Freda Payne, Smokie Robinson & The Miracles, Jimmy Ruffin, Major Lance, Nolan Porter, Geno Washington, Wilson Pickett, Edwin Starr, Ann Sexton, Eddie Holman, Al Wilson, Darrell Banks, Doris Troy
Eighties / New Wave / Electropop quality grooves from the decade	Talking Heads, B52's, Blondie, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, the Cure, OMD, New Order, Bronski Beat, Salt N Pepa, Depeche Mode, U2, Human League, Sugarhill Gang, Kraftwerk, the Jam, the Fall, Cabaret Voltaire, Stranglers, Buzzcocks, Devo, Grandmaster Flash, Orange Juice, YMO, Visage, Factory Records, etc	No sound clips currently available. We can play quality pop from other decades eg. 60's 70's, 90's - we can discuss this at the consultation stage. We have included soundclips for genres that need clarification.
House / Dance Classics from the Hacienda to present	Alison Limerick, Inner City, Guy Called Gerald, Bucketheads, Todd Terry, Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx, Groove Armada, Armand Van Helden, 808 State, Faithless, Leftfield, Joey Beltram, David Morales, Joey Negro, S-Express, Massive Attack, M.A.N.D.Y, Kerri Chandler, Moloko, K-Klass, Slam, Orb, Mylo, Marshall Jefferson	No sound clips currently available. At the consultation stage we can find the dj most appropriate for the era you want.
Latin / Salsa / Boogaloo / Bossa-Brazil / Mambo / Samba afro cuban to new york	Tito Puente, Fania All-stars, Ray Barretto, Palmieri Brothers, Sabu Martinez, Har-You Percussion Group, Sergio Mendez, Jorge Ben, Celia Cruz, Tania Maria, Snowboy, Candido, Cortijo, Machito, Cal Tjader, Poncho Sanchez, Ellis Regina, Los Van Van
Nu Jazz / Broken Beat / Rare Groove contemporary soul jazz for the dancefloor	St Germain, Jazzanova, Masters At Work, Moodymann, Jamiroquai, Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Theo Parrish, Recloose, Soul II Soul, Giles Peterson, Gerardo Frisina, Nicola Conte, Jazztronic, 4 Hero, JTQ, Innerzone Orchestra, Five Corners Quintet, Tosca, Four Tet, Beatfanatic, Red Astaire
Afrobeat / Afro Funk / Highlife global jazz and funk with an afro flavour	Fela Kuti, Cymande, Tony Allen, Antibalas, Mulatu, Roy Ayers, Oscar Sulley, Manu Dibango, Breakestra, Jorge Graf, Femi Kuti, Lafayete Afro Rock Band, Daktaris, Thomas Mapfumo, David Byrne, Max B, Brigth Engelberts & The BE Movement
Funky Reggae / Ska caribbean sunshine for your party	Cedric Im Brooks, Prince Buster, Toots & the Maytals, Skatalites, Ethiopians, Bob Marley, Burning Spear, 20th Century Steel Band, Congos, Anthea & Donna, Jackie Mittoo, Desmond Dekker, Soul Vendors, the Specials, Vin Gordon
Jazzy Breaks / Old Skool Hip Hop old and nu skool flavas	Gang Starr, Ultramagnetic MCs, Eric B & Rakim, Tribe Called Quest, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Pharcyde, Madlib, De-la Soul, Stetsasonic, Digital Underground, Cameo, Grandmaster Flash, Prince, Public Enemy, DJ Shadow, Blackalicious, Brand New Heavies, DJ Krush, Trouble Funk, Saian Supa Crew, Dangermouse, Gnarls Barkley, Common, Kanye West
Philly / Boogie / Disco cheese free deep disco grooves	Larry Levan, Tony Montana, Trampps, Earth Wind & Fire, Salsoul Orchestra, Ohio Players, Eddie Kendricks, BT Express, Chic, Barry White, Frankie Beverley, Theo Parrish, GC Cameron, Loose Joints, MFSB, Curtis Mayfield, Moodymann, Giorgio Moroder, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, Joey Negro
Rhythm & Blues shake	BB King, Otis Redding, Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Beatles, Kinks, Muddy Waters, Led Zeppelin, the Mighty Hannibal, Ike & Tina, Booker T & the MGs, Black Keys, RL Burnside, Stooges, Sonny Boy Williamson, Betty Davis, Spencer Davis Group, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Freddie King
Jazz Dance / Mambo Breaks jazz floor shakers	Oscar Brown Jnr, Sivuca, Airto, Mongo Santamaria, Rusty Bryant, Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith, Lonnie Liston Smith, Ramsey Lewis, Freddie Hubbard, Duke Pearson, Johnny Lytle, Johnny Hammond, Bernard Purdie, Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, Larry Young, Doris, Prestige, Blue Note
Indie / Rock anthems past and present	Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, Stone Roses, Kaiser Chiefs, the Smiths, Primal Scream, Hot Chip, the Gossip, Sunshine Underground, Pigeon Detectives, Happy Mondays, Killers, Aerosmith, G'n R, Jam, T Rex, David Bowie, Kooks, Lily Allen, Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, Doors, ZZ Top, Iggy & the Stooges, Pistols, Clash, Cult, Led Zep, Motorhead, Muse	No sound clips currently available. We can play popular or eclectic indie & rock sets or incorporate into a wider mix, depending on your audience.

for a 4 hour set it is usually best to combine 2 or 3 styles of music. at the consultation stage we can help you decide what will work best for your guests and the occasion.