Album of the WEEK 16/21
Universal Playground’s album of the week 16 – 2021 is Freesi - More Soup
4 A.M. – An Evening-Length House Dance Piece from Potpourri Crew
Pulsating sounds, ecstatically dancing bodies, a sense of freedom. In their dance performance 4 A.M., choreographers Olivia Mitterhuemer and Farah Deen invite their audience to delve into the spheres of house culture. Far away [...]
Samuel Hošek – Universal Playground STUDIO session
Slovak singer Samuel Hošek released his debut album "Our Time is Now" in 2020 in cooperation with his producer Jureš Fallgrapp Líška. The music genre of the album is close to alternative pop with [...]
Support Mix: Menostrelka
All the ways from Omsk, Russia, we have another support mix and this one goes both ways. We have been watching Menostrelka for a quite some time so it is our pleasure to support her and share her mixtape wtih our audience [...]
Album of the WEEK 11/21
Universal Playground’s album of the week 11 – 2021 is Nubiyan Twist - Freedome Fables
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 2/21
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
Album of the WEEK 06/21
Universal Playground’s album of the week 06 – 2021 is Blue Lab Beats - Voyage
Start your day with great music on Clubhouse with Bj Piggo
Club house is relatively new social media focusing on audio interactions. At this time the app is only available for iPhone users, but don't be sad, android is coming this year. Our curator and [...]
Album of the WEEK 05/21
Universal Playground’s album of the week 05 – 2021 is Blanch - Delusion
Album of the WEEK 03/21
Universal Playground’s album of the week 03 – 2021 is Sample Kulture - Upstairs Headroom
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 1/21
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
Farah and Olivia ELEVATE from the crisis
What to do when the foundation of all creative work collapses? To surrender was not an option - and after the setbacks were taken, it was time to get off the ground. We love [...]
Album of the WEEK 02/21
Universal Playground’s album of the week 02 – 2021 is Alicia Keys - ALICIA
Support Mix: Danny Son
This one came as a surprise. One morning we just received the mix and the video. What a great morning it was to see the support circulating in the world coming back to us. So here is the 13th aka first support mix of 2021.
Album of the WEEK 01/21
Universal Playground’s album of the week 01 – 2021 is Waaju - Grown
Album of the WEEK 53/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 53 – 2020 is ROMderful. - ICE CREAM CLONES
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 12/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
Support Mix: Djane Helix
For the twelfth support mix, we invited our friend from Linz/Austria. Young Djane representing Allautfemales playing a variety of music from hip hop to funk, soul, Latin, and house. This mix is a great display of her ability and music taste...
Album of the WEEK 51/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 51 – 2020 is South Dj Scream - Davai Beat
Album of the WEEK 50/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 50 – 2020 is Theo Parrish - Wuddaji
Support Mix: Dj Lucas Benjamin
For the eleventh support mix, we got one and only Lucas Benjamin. Avid record digger and collector, Ghetto Funk collective, Wicked Jazz, More Bounce collective member, label owner, and music enthusiast. Please enjoy this amazing set.
Album of the WEEK 49/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 49 – 2020 is Annet X - Až budu velká, chci být Aneta Charitonova
Support Mix: shuwana
And we have yet another support mix ready for you, number 10. Joanna started as a dancer but slowly gravitated towards djing, influenced by South African house music. Her set is full of kwaito, amapiano, and deep afro house music. Enjoy
Album of the WEEK 40/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 40 – 2020 is Studio KOTO - UNITY
Album of the WEEK 38/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 38 – 2020 is Dj G (Sambanismo) - Solace
Support Mix: bali g
The number nine support mix is a special one because this mix is the entry point for Bali G into the Universal Playground family. We welcome you with open arms and hearts. All of us are really excited to share and create an atmosphere with you.
Album of the WEEK 37/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 37 – 2020 is Airto Moreira - Aluê
Album of the WEEK 36/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 36 – 2020 is Waajeed - From The Dirt
Support Mix: Dj General Midi
The number eight support mix is coming from our friend, collector, and an amazing Dj from Cologne/Germany - General Midi. This mix is a beautiful blend of African inspired music, woven in house disco boogie grooves. It is such a pleasure to listen to all these Diggs. Enjoy
Album of the WEEK 33/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 33 – 2020 is Jacob Collier - Djesse vol. 3
Album of the WEEK 32/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 32 – 2020 is Steve Spacek - Houses
Album of the WEEK 31/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 31 – 2020 is Mista Savona - Havana Meets Kingston
Album of the WEEK 30/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 30 – 2020 is Curtis Mayfield – New World Order
Album of the WEEK 28/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 28 – 2020 is Kristin Lash & Jakob Grey – Sleepin’ With The Lights On
Album of the WEEK 27/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 27 – 2020 is Amp Fiddler – Motor City Booty
Album of the WEEK 26/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 26 – 2020 is J.Lamotta Suzume – Brand New Choice
Album of the WEEK 25/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 20 – 2020 is Ondatrópica – Ondatrópica (Deluxe Version)
Support Mix: Dj Timber
The seventh support mix is coming from our dear friend, collector, and salsa lover from the UK currently living in Toronto, Ontario/Canda – Dj Timber aka @kingtimber . This is the first time we are sharing Latin salsa vibes here and we are loving it. It’s so live it might get you out of your chair.
Album of the WEEK 23/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 23 – 2020 is Nuyorican Soul – Nuyorican Soul
Album of the WEEK 22/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 22 – 2020 is Y'skid - RAL TAPES Y’skid (pronounced as Wisekid) is a producer and DJ from Eindhoven, the Netherlands. We been watching this guys for some [...]
Support Mix: Awan@MyLoWE
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends.The sixth support mix is coming from Slovakia by one of the realest [...]
Album of the WEEK 21/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 21 – 2020 is Kaidi Tatham - It's a World Before You Kaidi Tatham (also known as Agent K) is a member of the Bugz in the Attic [...]
Album of the WEEK 20/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 20 – 2020 is Shuko, The Breed - Dippin' Shuko is a german based beatmaker, producer, songwriter and film composer. He done work for acts like talib kweli, [...]
Support Mix: mustafá
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends. The fifth support mix is coming from Spain and this is [...]
Album of the WEEK 19/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 19 – 2020 is Free Nationals - Free Nationals Free Nationals are best known as Anderson .Paak’s live band, until now. Band members Kelsey Gonzalez (Bass) ,Ron “Tnava” [...]
Album of the WEEK 18/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 18 – 2020 is Maajo - Kuru Kuru Maajo is a rare tropical breeze from the cold north. Their musical expeditions lead from equatorial soundscapes to the darker [...]
Album of the WEEK 17/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 17 – 2020 is Tom Misch & Yusef Dayes - What Kinda Music South London multi-instrumentalist Tom Misch fuses low-slung hip-hop beats, glittering disco, and noodling jazz instrumentation. [...]
Support Mix: zenasa
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends. The fourth support mix is coming from Innsbruck, Austria from half [...]
Album of the WEEK 16/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 16 – 2020 is The Main Event - 65:44 THE MAIN EVENT Is a Producer/DJ, Based in Dublin, Ireland. Specialising in Hip-hop & RnB. With 3 major beat tape [...]
Album of the WEEK 15/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 15 – 2020 is Tiana Khasi - MeghalayaHailing from the Sunshine State, with a colourful heritage threading back to the hidden hills of India and the sands of Samoa, [...]
What to watch on Netflix
You probably have heard of it and if not it's just a matter of time. There is a new internet phenomenon called TIGER KING produced by Netflix. Right now when more people gravitate towards [...]
Layers of SUPPORT
We are very excited to finally put out these two clothing items into the world. We have been testing and testing different qualities and materials to find the perfect fit that would match the feelings [...]
Album of the WEEK 14/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 14 – 2020 is Melody Sisters - The Drama Melody Sisters consists of two actual sisters, Alexandra and Josefine. Fuck You is their debut two track single, a [...]
2020 THE YEAR OF SUPPORT
This is our fourth year of being out on the world's Playground. We have been to many countries, met so many amazing people, created vibes and promoted our vision of the way we love [...]
Album of the WEEK 13/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 13 – 2020 is iamnobodi - Memory Of Enchantment Dede Ademabua, professionally known as IAMNOBODI is a Berlin-based producer and DJ affiliated with Soulection records. Born in Düsseldorf, [...]
Support Mix: freesi
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends. Third support mix is from our good friend Freesi from Hamburg/Germany. [...]
Album of the WEEK 12/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 12 – 2020 is Madison McFerrin - You + I Madison McFerrin is an independent singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. In December of 2016, she quietly introduced her soulful [...]
Fallgrapp (Dj Set) – Universal Playground BRATISLAVA 2019
I call myself a nightrider, someone who rides the night until the morning light. I allow the nocturnal vibration to bring out those inner thoughts and feelings and turns them into creative energy. Jureš [...]
Album of the WEEK 11/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 11 – 2020 is Jay Electronica - ‘A Written Testimony One of the most talked-about rappers of 2008, Jay Electronica built his reputation via the Internet and word of [...]
Album of the WEEK 10/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 10 – 2020 is Reginald Omas Mamode IV - Reginald Omas Mamode IV The cult Peckham soul artist caps the release of three highly praised EPs with an album [...]
Support Mix: elvism
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends. Second support mix is from our good friend Elvis from Mumbai/India. [...]
Album of the WEEK 09/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 09 – 2020 is Sweatson Klank - Good Day Sweatson Klank is a worldwide fixture in the burgeoning Hip Hop and Electronic music scenes, a pioneer in a faction [...]
Album of the WEEK 08/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 08 – 2020 is Snoh Aalegra - Ugh, those feels again Iranian / Swedish singer and songwriter Snoh Aalegra is one of the most exciting voices in recent time. [...]
Album of the WEEK 07/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 07 – 2020 is Gabriele Poso - Batik An Artist with a strong musical and spiritual vision producer, virtuoso percussionist multi instrumentalist. Unique sound with tropical grooves, jazz sensibility tough [...]
Album of the WEEK 06/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 06 – 2020 is Bryony Jarman-Pinto - Cage & Aviary Cage & Aviary’ is the much-anticipated debut album from songwriter and vocalist Bryony Jarman-Pinto. Written over the course of [...]
Support Mix: maikl knight
By the motto "SUPPORT YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS IN 2020" we launched this irregular series of mixes to promote and support our DJ friends. First in line is our good friend, a good person and [...]
Jaël set FRANKFURT 2019
Last year, 2019, was very intense in terms of organizing our parties. We we able to create 6 Playgrounds around the world and we are very proud of it. We are also very proud [...]
Album of the WEEK 04/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 04 – 2020 is Louis Futon - Way Back When Originally a bedroom producer from Philadelphia, Louis Futon has made a name for himself as an established artist/producer as [...]
LOVANDA – СЛОВА (WORDS)
Soulful duo hailing from Yekaterinburg / Russia with their new artistic video clip to a song СЛОВА (WORDS) from their latest album GRADIENT.You might be a little surprised to see Lalee Bloom & Wonda K [...]
Album of the WEEK 50/19
Universal Playground's album of the week 50 - 2019 is Slum Village, Abstract Orchestra - Fantastic 2020, Vol.1 Slum Village Rising from the rough corners of Detroit, slum village carried the old-school, funk, and [...]
AFFAIRS 2018 Videos
Do you trust your skillz and knowledge enough to let them go and flow on their own, allow them to take you where you haven't been before? Can you show up and be ready [...]
ÅSA The Hidden Magical Place
There is this hidden magical place outside of Stockholm Sweden, that posses the ability to uplift and create. The place made for growth and exploration of self as well as art. It is called [...]
Universal Playground STORIES with Paleta CalmQuality
PALETA CalmQuality is a Movement Artist, Choreographer, Yoga Instructor and NIKE Trainer born and raised in Switzerland, based in East London. Her remarkable way of moving created her reputation of the uniquely talented individual working [...]
WHEN THEY GO SLEEP WE GO DEEP
Enter the world of The Universal Playground, where dreams and reality melt together, where music and colors colide into new flavours and forms, where imagination becomes your vehicle into a rythmical landscape… Universal Playground [...]
Universal Playground STORIES with The Little House Of Soul
The Little House Of Soul is a place where Yoshi from London helps people using Tuina Massage Therapy & Plant-Based Nutrition. Tuina – a form of manual therapy - is one of many methods [...]
Universal Playground STORIES with HipHop4Hope
Hip Hop 4 Hope is a charity foundation based in Germany, that uses Hip Hop as a tool to uplift young kids to keep them away from drugs and street violence, to focus their [...]
Do you know what is happening in the ocean?
To wrap up the year 2018 we would like to share some very important videos and documentaries connected to the ocean. When we decided to have 2018 in an ocean theme, we were aware [...]
Universal Playground SALZBURG was magical
Wow, what a weekend it was! Starting up in the beautiful Austrian mountains with unforgettable scenery to capital city club vibe. Waterfalls and birthday cake and hot springs. Sounds from Estère, taking us for [...]
Universal Playground STORIES with Laloka Styla
For our very first interview, we invited our good friend Lala Salimova. Coming from Yekaterinburg (Russia) as a child of a Fireman (Father) and a Kindergarten Teacher (Mother). She grew up in a loving [...]