“I wanted to create a mix that is a complete representation of my experience as a Chicanx born and raised in Southern California. I grew up highly influenced by the cultura of border towns. Mi familia is from Mexicali, Baja California and I was raised in Chula Vista, California neighboring the San Ysidro / Tijuana, Mexico border. During my adolescent years, I was part of the punk scene in San Diego and attended back yard shows in my hometown, Logan, and Shelltown. Although I dressed the part of a punk and hung out with friends within the subculture, it was my Tios that had initially introduced me to oldies, new wave, classic rock and Black Sabbath. My mother instilled the love for classic Spanish oldies, romanticas, and Juan Gabriel. I developed what I call a Rockera Soulera identity. Music became my saving grace and my primary form of self-expression. When I turned 21 years old, my friends and I started going to an oldies and old skool night called Sleepwalking at Whistlestop bar. There my love for oldies, sweet soul and funk grew, and I knew I had found a second home. I’m now 30 years old and still support my local punk and soul scene. From the progressive ethos embedded in punk to the passionate lyrics in soul music, I truly believe these two genres encapsulate the very core of who I’ve become, and the political views I uphold as a Chicanx, social worker and community DJ. The songs in this mix are bands that have shaped my past,
current and future.
I feel so strongly that there is a correlation between the two genres and Chicanx - Latinx culture that I’m now working on a zine regarding Soul Punks and their stories. If any listener out there can relate, send me an email for an interview: ginasrosas@gmail.com”
Today, we feature a mix from one of our very own Chulitas - the mix comes directly from their vinyl collection.
This mix comes directly from CVC San Diego, Chulita DJ Rosas' vinyl collection.
Gina Rosas is a 30 year old from Chula Vista, California, born and raised in San Diego, Califas (1904). She has a bachelor's degree in Sociology and minor in Womyn Studies. She is a daughter and an older sister to three young Chicanx. She is an activist, aspiring DIY subculture historian, social worker and DJ. She enjoys collecting soul, hip-hop, punk and hardcore primarily and joined Chulita Vinyl Club in 2016.
IG: @ginatakeabow
Tracklist:
SOUL:
Lynn Williams - "Don't Be Surprised"
The Webs - "It's So Hard To Break A Habit"
Thee Midniters - "It'll Never Be Over For Me"
The Festivals - "You've Got The Makings Of A Lover"
Lovelites - "Love So Strong"
Dee Dee Sharp - "I Really Love You"
The Fuzz - "I Love You For All Seasons"
Penny & The Quarters " You And Me"
Sunny & The Sunliners "Should I Take You Home"
Durand Jones & The Indications - "Listen To Your Heart" (S/O to my friends in this amazing band who have been a great inspiration to me.)
Jason Joshua & The Beholders - "I Don't Care"
PUNK:
X-Ray Spex - "Oh Bondage! Up Yours!"
Aus Rotten - "Fuck Nazi Sympathy"
Discharge - "Doomsday"
Filth - "Today's Lesson"
Los Crudos - "Victorias Y Ganancias
