Many Hands DJ Duo release track list for 'Basement Soul' 41.

The DJ duo Many Hands (Berlin/UK) have released the playlist for episode 41 of their show Basement Soul. Broadcast on Scientific Sound Asia, the programme is part of a wider network of English-language radio, DJ bookings, and event promotions serving both expatriates and locals across Asia.

Many Hands is the collaborative project of DJs Jona J and Kava, each bringing their own unique background and musical experience. Jona Jefferies, born in Barcelona and raised between Spain and the UK, has long-standing ties to the music industry. He began DJing in the early 1990s within the free party and rave scenes of southwest England.

His musical journey later took him to Ibiza, where he was inspired by the island’s Balearic sound and vibrant nightlife. He returned regularly as both a raver and performer, before eventually relocating to Bristol. There, he immersed himself in the city’s sound system culture and spent years refining his skills. Jona later joined Berlin’s diverse club scene and performed at a range of venues before settling back in the UK in 2020.

As part of the duo Sapience with Lewis Hopkin of Stardelta Mastering, Jona contributed to Nocturnal, released on Tom Middleton’s Sound of the Cosmos label. The track gained radio support from Gilles Peterson, Mala, and Laurent Garnier.

Kava, originally from New Zealand, has lived in Berlin for over a decade. His musical roots trace back to Wellington, where he developed his sound through Soul, Bashment, Hip Hop, Disco, House, Techno, and Drum and Bass. In his early years, he worked in vinyl distribution and hosted radio shows, helping to shape the local music community.

After moving to Berlin, Kava co-hosted Float Some and Jet Some with Rodi Kirk (Scratch 22) on Berlin Community Radio, a platform that helped him gain recognition across the city’s scene. He has since performed at various venues throughout Berlin, establishing himself as a key figure in the local DJ circuit.

Jona and Kava met through a mutual connection near OYE Records in Berlin, quickly bonding over shared tastes and influences. Their musical chemistry led to the creation of Many Hands and the launch of Basement Soul, a regular party held in a Berlin basement that became known for its inclusive vibe and eclectic selection.

Their sets span a wide range of styles, incorporating Disco, Soul, Latin, Afrobeat, MPC beats, drum machines, and synthesised grooves. With influences stretching from Jamaican sounds in New York to West African rhythms, Many Hands continue to bring a deeply rhythmic and global approach to the dancefloor.

Many Hands Basement Soul 41 opens with Closer by Jonny Wildey and the lush Balance by Children Of Zeus featuring Akemi Fox & Georgie Sweet, delivering warm Neo Soul and Contemporary R&B. Marian Tone teams up with Aischa Oz for On Your Way, fusing jazzy keys with laid-back Hip Hop flow. Marco Polo and J*Davey’s Relax adds a boom bap touch with underground precision.

East Coast Love Affair’s cover of Date With The Rain and Jill Francis’ Lovers Mix of Make Love To Me bring sultry Funk, Soul and UK Street Soul flavours. Sinbad's Gangsta Riddim drops a Dancehall-inspired vibe, while Psychedelic Digestion Therapy’s Palmtree Calling dips into lo-fi psychedelia. Pete Dunaway’s Supermarket layers MPB over Disco, and Mother Of Pearl by Scribble injects New Wave nostalgia.

Panache’s Every Brother Ain’t A Brother gets a deep-funk edit from Jura Soundsystem, blending message and groove. Sofa, Housechyar & Okay Termiz offer electronic experimentation on Der Wunsch Service, followed by the dub-disco crossover Land Of Hunger by The Earons. Squidgenini’s Circle;line and Greaves’ Dancefloor Simulator lean into abstract electronica and electro pulses, while Zero Db’s Party Girl (Marc Mac Refix) adds UK Garage energy.

Wrapping up, Delfonic & Kapote’s Pana Rejam and Mara TK & Troy Kingi’s Every Hori Is A Star deliver deep funk and soulful textures. Midnight Magic by T-Woc blurs reggae with experimental sound design, while Radar (Soulphiction Remix) by Noah Slee touches on Deep House moods. The show closes with Walla C’s Yukata and I Need U 2 by Ed Seven featuring Tan Brown & Phat Kat, two final cuts drenched in groove, rhythm and soul. This episode is a crate-digger’s delight, blending neo soul, funk, reggae, electronica, house, and future beats.

Many Hands 'Basement Soul' episode 41.   

Jonny Wildey - Closer [WotNot Music Ltd]

Children Of Zeus - Balance Feat. Akemi Fox & Georgie Sweet [First Word Records]

Marian Tone Feat. Aischa Oz - On Your Way [Dezi Belle Records]

Marco Polo Feat. J*Davey - Relax [Slice-of-Spice]

East Coast Love Affair - Date With The Rain Feat. P. Hunningale & L. Ross [Athens Of The North]

Jill Francis - Make Love To Me (Lovers Mix) [MJR Records]

Sinbad - Gangsta Riddim [Sinbad Production]

Psychedelic Digestion Therapy - Palmtree Calling [Strangelove Music]

Pete Dunaway - Supermarket [Mr Bongo]

Scribble - Mother Of Pearl [Regular Records]

Panache - Every Brother Ain’t A Brother (Jura Soundsystem Ext. Mix) [R & R Records]

Sofa, Housechyar, Okay Termiz - Der Wunsch Service [Second Circle]

The Earons - Land Of Hunger (Extended Dub) [Island Records]

Squidgenini - Circle;line [Beats Of No Nation]

Js Bumps - Gotmehii_v1[Unknown]

Greaves - Dancefloor Simulator [Spare Time Collective]

Surly - Booty On Fire [Unknown]

Zero Db - Party Girl (Marc Mac Bruk Remix) [Tru Thoughts

Delfonic & Kapote - Pana Rejam [Illegal Jazz Records]

Mara Tk & Troy Kingi - Every Hori Is A Star [Extra Soul Perception]

T-Woc - Midnight Magic [Strangelove Music]

Noah Slee - Radar (Soulphiction Remix) [Best's Friends]

Walla C - Yukata [Soundcloud]

Ed Seven Feat. Tan Brown & Phat Kat - I Need U 2 [Inner Tribe Records]

Listen on Mixcloud here.