How does a DJ battle him/herself on a mix? Easily, if it’s Chicago producer Curtis Jones, whose Green Velvet alter ego was so strong (green Mohawk and all), it needed to create its own label to differentiate itself from Jones’ 1990s house productions as Cajmere. Last year’s Cajmere vs. Green Velvet Sessions, on Ministry of Sound, is a meeting of Jones’ dual minds and may be one of the most fun compilations from one of the most humorous producers ever. It’s not only that it’s littered with his own recent tracks, but it’s also matched with bygone classics (“Brighter Days”) and modern ones like “Put Your Hands Up for Detroit” (on Green Velvet’s tougher, funkier CD). Seriously, throw this shit on at your next party and see what happens. Or show up tonight—early, for openers Nordic Soul vs. Recess and a live set from Red Pony, who are all impressing the scene as of late—to shake and pop ’til you drop. With Nordic Soul vs. Recess, Red Pony, and Scott Lonheim with visuals by Tracer.

Listen to a sample of Green Velvet’s “Lala Land.”

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Fri., Nov. 23, 8 p.m., 2007