Club Soda
by Steven Nguyen
"Club Soda" a long running show from 2009, presented by DJ Chef Nguyen is back to celebrate it's 10th season. Originating from 3 seasons on the radio and currently via podcast since season 4, Chef Nguyen goes all out to deliver the best mixes of Top 40 hits as well as EDM. For the 10th series, previous seasons are reanalyzed and remastered to the newer format exhibited since being ported as a podcast. Each episode is a 1-hour nonstop mixshow.
Episodes
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Episode 10-5: Champagne Twist
Back in 2010, notable artists were on the rise, such as Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Rihanna, while David Guetta found a way to creep up the Billboard charts by featuring vocal artists. In this episode, I'll be serving a fresh mix of tracks strictly from Club Soda -Season 5- at a flat tempo of 132...
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Episode 10-4: Kratom Tea
In this episode, we will take a trip back to 2009, which was when Club Soda: Season 4 premiered as a podcast. Drifting away from the 2-hour radio format in seasons 1 through 3, each episode in season 4 was a continuous mix. I've selected a handful of tracks I felt truly defined me during that...
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Episode 8-10D: Thank You For Listening
Digging out of the archives, the last part of the season finale from Club Soda 8: Tricoro is officially released. Please enjoy this fantastic mix of mainstream pop songs, in their original or remixed form. "What Do You Mean" by Justin Bieber "Ghost Town" by Adam Lambert "How Deep Is Your Love" by...
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Episode 8-10C: One More Extra Stage
Another mix from the archives, I present to you part 3 of the season finale from Club Soda 8: Tricoro. This is one of my favorite mixes I've made. Containing full of Tribal-Circuit Top40 Mainstream tracks, you can never go wrong with shakin' your hips to this rhythm. This mix runs at a constant…
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Episode 8-10B: Extra Stage
As part 2 of the season finale from Club Soda 8: Tricoro, I created a mix full of EDM tracks and Top 40 remixes as well as a couple of CS revival hits. "Five Hours" by Deorro "Five More GDFR Hours" by Flo Rida and Deorro x Chris Brown "Timebomb (Peter Rauhofer Remix)" by Kylie Minogue "Ray Of…
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Episode 8-10A: Final Stage
Listener discretion is advised - the following podcast may contain language that the listener may find inappropriate. From the archives, this is part 1 of the season finale from Club Soda 8: Tricoro. In this episode, I wanted to start at a low tempo and gradually increase to where my house or EDM...
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Episode 8-9: Yellow Phase
From the archives, this is an episode from Club Soda 8: Tricoro. Here in the Yellow Phase, EDM and house tracks are covered. This episode was inspired by a Kansas City's VDJ duo Synematix. Based on my observations and meeting with them back in Winter 2015, I decided to create this mix in my own...
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CS New Years 2016 Special
It's been awhile since a new episode was released so here it is. This is a lengthy 2 hour nonstop mix, making it perfect for your New Years party! The beginning will be a little rocky, flipping back and forth between 70-75 BPM and 140-150 BPM. It's an interesting way to see how doubling tempo...
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Episode 8-8: Blue Phase
A fantastic megamix runs at a constant 130 BPM, even though it is slightly slower than my ideal club mixing speed. This episode is heavily based on subgenres UK garage, Detroit, and tribal house using club and mainstream remixes. "Pray To God (Calvin Harris vs. Mike Pickering Hacienda Remix)" by...
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Episode 8-7: Red Phase
This nonstop episode is entirely based on mainstream hits you've heard on the radio in 2014, starting at 69.5 BPM and gradually increasing to 125 BPM over the course of 60 minutes. This mix is designed for those who enjoy songs in their original forms. Some older songs from previous seasons have...
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Episode 8-6: Summer Breeze 2
A sequel to the previous episode is released to you all and this is probably one of my favorite mixes I've done so far. This episode contains new songs for the summer 2013 as well as hits from a several years ago. A variety of artists can be heard from Katy Perry to Yoko Ono! The tempo has been...
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Episode 8-5: Summer Breeze
Within this episode, various songs (and their respective remixes) were included in this hour-long mix. This mix contains top 40 remixes as well as EDM (Electronic Dance Music), so it's a well-rounded episode. I've personally stated before that it is impossible to solely define my DJ style with…
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Episode 8-4: Crockpot Throwback
Back on December 3rd, 2013, I've had requests from fans wanting to hear a mix from Thanksgiving Eve, but in it's mastered form. I was able to replicate that mix at home, with some minor adjustments. The reason I'm naming this "Crock Pot Throwback" is because the tempo is much slower than all of…
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Episode 8-3: Mainstream Bake
Episode 8-3 is another mainstream Top 40 episode featuring new songs at the time, such as "Work Bitch" by Britney Spears and "Applause" by Lady GaGa. Another cross is made between OLD and NEW with certain songs, which should be familiar to all of you! "Sexy People (The Fiat Song)" by Arianna f./...
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Episode 8-2B: Sector B
The other half of episode 2, also consisting of high energy sounds that will blow you away! "World In Our Hands (DJ Scene Daydream Edit)" by Quintino and Alvaro "Alive (Hardwell Remix)" by Krewella "Thrift Shop (Aitor Galan Remix)" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis f./ Wanz "Danza Kuduro (Anthem Kingz...
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Episode 8-2A: Sector A
A 30 minute nonstop mix of high energy electro house set. This is one of two sets inspired by DJ Mitch Marku, a Club DJ I met in St. Louis, MO. He delivered a set that I never thought would be so successful in a club setting. So now I take that sound and serve it to my audience! "I Could Be The...
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Episode 8-1: Season Premiere
On August 4th, 2013, the season premiere of Club Soda 8: Tricoro became available. It starts off with the MB countdown mix, which recaps some of the wonderful songs that came out in 2012. Due to much feedback regarding the old format of putting in album covers for navigation, I've brought them...
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Episode 10-3: Mainstream Appetizers
This episode is dedicated to the 3rd season, which was the final season to be aired on the radio. 7 years ago, a trio of songs were transitioned back-to-back, followed by PSAs and promos from the radio station. It was a two hour show from 8-10PM on Friday nights, a primetime slot for easy access…
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Episode 10-2: Mirror Ball
Seasons 1 and 2 are consolidated in this episode to observe the birth and progression of this special program. When "Club Soda" first aired on the KJHK 90.7FM, there wasn't much continuous mixing applied. As a radio DJ, I had not discovered within myself to mix songs in a club style until later…
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Episode 10-1: Season Premiere
DJ Chef Nguyen returns to present "Club Soda 10: Pendual", celebrating 10 seasons of the numerous radio broadcasts and mixshow podcasts. To observe such success for the last 10 years, this episode features 1 selected track from each season and mixed in chronological order. However as a tradition...
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Episode 9-2: Barry Harris Mix
I’m presenting you a special nonstop mix I’d like to dedicate to Barry Harris, one of my favorite DJs. He’s a well-known DJ who created many remixes at least 15 years ago under the name Thunderpuss. He’s created remixes for big-hit artists, such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Spice Girls,...
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Episode 9-10: Leggendaria pt. 2
Part 2 of the 9th season finale is here! I'm concluding this season with house remixes of top charting songs. Picking up from where the episode 9 left off, the BPM begins at 125 and slowly increases to a dubby 160 BPM. Starting off with my favorite cover of "Hotline Bling" by Disclosure f./ Sam...
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Episode 9-9: Leggendaria pt. 1
This is episode is part 1 of the finale this season of Club Soda, featuring the slower Mainstream songs. Starting with a steady 95 BPM, the mix gradually progresses to end with 120 BPM. There are some revival songs from the previous seasons, such as "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea and "Ghost" by Ella...
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Episode 9-8: Fancy Ketchup
There were some songs that were missed in the previous seasons that I forgot to cover and I figured now is the time to pick them up and throw them into this mix. These songs are mixed in with songs used in other episodes, so it adds a bit of variety to maintain freshness, and make you say "Oh...
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Episode 9-7: Barry Harris Mix 2
Barry Harris is back with another set of remixes, and I’ve taken them in my hands, mixed them up to create this fabulous episode that you’re gonna love. This episode contains two powerful tracks, “Let The Joy Rise” by Abigail and “Rise Up” by Andra Day, and then dives directly into Top 40...
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Episode 9-6: Mango Mousse
I’ve crafted this episode to start at an easy tempo with “Cool For The Summer” by Demi Lovato, and as you progress through this mix, the tempo will increase gradually after every song. There is an exception with “I Took A Pill in Ibiza”, where I cock the tempo back once more. This episode is...
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Episode 9-5: Sharkfin Dumpling
Here’s another episode to mark the halfway point of this season. In this episode, you will hear newer songs as well as older. Hard-hitting tracks are abundant in this hour, making this mix the roughest in Club Soda history. It can be compared to Episodes 6-10: Season Finale, 8-2A: Sector A, and...
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Episode 9-4: Deep Dish Pie
Here’s an episode featuring deep house, piano grooves, and soul. You’ll hear that classic 90s house sound and melody that’ll make you think of the good times. However the twist here is that some of the new mainstream songs are remixed into this style (or somewhat similar). Other songs have been...
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Episode 9-3: The Party Platter
Here’s an episode put together to supply your demands for your house parties, road trips, workout, and more! This mix features top charting songs with genres ranging from hip-hop to pop. As the episode progresses over time, the tempo increases to accommodate the original speed for each song....
About this show
"Club Soda" a long running show from 2009, presented by DJ Chef Nguyen is back to celebrate it's 10th season. Originating from 3 seasons on the radio and currently via podcast since season 4, Chef Nguyen goes all out to deliver the best mixes of Top 40 hits as well as EDM. For the 10th series, previous seasons are reanalyzed and remastered to the newer format exhibited since being ported as a podcast. Each episode is a 1-hour nonstop mixshow.
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