Black Tiger

22/01/2025

01/09/2024

I miss my dad. Sparing a thought for all of us who have already lost our fathers. That it is the natural order of things doesn't make it sting any less.

Love you dad. Shine on you crazy diamond.

Happy Father's Day.

18/08/2024

What a classy lady.

Yes but I'm really talking about the car this time.

I don't mind being this beauty's supporting act, thanks to her owner and his mate for the chat and photo op.

Beautiful music and beautiful cars are up there with two of my favourite things.

Book me for a car show. Anytime. I will turrrrrn uppppp.

Hope it was a great weekend.

17/06/2024

My work here is done.

Time to chase the sun, I leave for the Sunshine Coast tomorrow. The best thing about growing up is learning to work out what you want and getting out of your own way so you can achieve your dreams.

I dreamt up a wild idea in January whilst I was in Coolum Beach earlier this year.

A few weeks ago I had it done. I want to thank Stephanie Slay for all of the very practical help she gave me, from a safe space to loaning me her laptop to much helpful advice.

ourtribefm is my baby. For the rest of it's hopefully long life it will be my very own personal promotional tool. Keep listening to kissfm (dance music Australia) for the usual wealth of amazing music but when you want your Black Tiger DJ fix, and I am somewhere random in the world...

https://linktr.ee/ourtribefm

For the moment it will be my mixes 24/7. I have plans in about 6 months when it is established to invite my favourite selectors to give me a rest once a month for 24 hrs by taking over for a day.

This week I will be showcasing my 333 mix that I recorded for my birthday/my mum's birth day which was played over 36 thousand times. Thank you to the team at Flow Music for that wildly validating and eye opening opportunity.

I want to dedicate ourtribefm to all of my supporters. You know I love you. Find your tribe, fam. With them you will be safe. F*ck the rest, they do not matter. Say it again. THEY DO NOT MATTER.

But ultimately my station is dedicated to my mum and dad. Anastasia (Mai Nyarai) who is one of the most amazing women I have ever met. She is where I get my 96th percentile IQ from - I am not Mensa clever but I daresay she is. And my dad. Tenacious and driven Cornelius, who I think about every day. Shine on, you crazy diamond. I couldn't love you more.

Get out there and get what you want. Today I want The Breakfast Club - Melbourne to give me a belated birthday present of free entry and those drink cards that are like gold dust haha. Wish me luck.

But generally, Facebook fam. Life is what you make it. Come and talk to me about mindset and the universe and finding your purpose. Luck has a little to do with it but I can promise you this, only you hold the key to your happiness and success.

Last year was something else. Thank you for your love and support.

See you soon, fam.

xoxo

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25/05/2024

And that was

What a beautiful crowd. Thank you.

You know I love it.

xoxo
Black Tiger

Photo credit: this great shot is from 🙏🏾

23/05/2024

Not here to tell anyone what to do.

However, I suggest you

My first actual gig now I am officially back in Melbourne.

Come and show me some love.

xoxo
Black Tiger

02/05/2024

People love to say how young I look. Next time you accuse me of looking like I'm in my 20s, here's a Thursday throwback for you...

Beauty is skin deep y'all. Looks will fade, get your self love and self acceptance where it should be and it won't matter to you whether you look 20 or 60. What do I care of societal constructs like age-ism.

What I do know is back then I was easier to f**k with.

I'm a lot happier now.

Love you Melbourne.

See you so very soon.

Can't wait.

xoxo
Black Tiger

08/04/2024

What’s my favourite colour?

It’s red.

Beret by
Sunnies from
Tunes programmed by

Love my beautiful creative friends.

I found my creative vibe 3 years ago over lockdown. I don’t just love music, I live it.

I’m back in the city for the moment and am getting some practical matters out of the way before I deep dive back into it.

I’ll be seeing you all very soon, I’m sure.

You know I love it.

xoxo
Black Tiger

20/03/2024

I'm coming in all intense and moody this Sunday.

Expect my bass to make your heart thump.

Imma remind you why you love me.

See you in Brunswick at Bergy Bandroom for Daphnis Collective Presents: LEOPARDS CAN CHANGE THEIR SPOTS

Much love.

xoxo
Black Tiger DJ

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17/03/2024

What can I tell you today?

I'm so tired of thinking and talking about my self. That's what happens when you have a series of aha moments. Let's just say growth comes with a series of lightbulb moments. It can get a bit fkn trying but I'll keep taking lessons until I've learned it all.

I'm going to try tell you more about the places I've connected with on my travels. The drinks in this series of pictures are from .espresso but the mix is inspired by .

Odessa's.

You know when you are in a place and everything about it and everyone in it feels so good to you that you feel like you might have come home? Maybe past life vibes. Who knows. I do know the Odessa's was a brothel once upon a time haha. Go and have a drink there, or stay for a while. It's one of the best places I've been in a while. I was there a few months ago and I'll be stopping in when I'm back in vic for my set for at Bertie's Bandroom on 24th March.

It can be confronting. Leaning into who you are. We sometimes focus on the what. But I am more interested in the why. For example. When I tell you I have used all kinds of substances as crutches over the years. From my drinking days to my party days to my quarter tab days back during covid. Etc. By all means, focus on that sentence. But I am trying to nut out the 'why'. This kind of introspection can be uncomfortable but I will be honest with you... When you love yourself as much as I do, you are always going to be ok. No matter what.

And when you love music as much as I do. There's always something there to make you feel good. Something safe. And healing. And transformative.

What would I do without it.

You know I love it.

This is Black Tiger. Your friendly traveling DJ. I'm not lost but I am looking for myself, it's ok. I feel like I am getting close.

See you soon.

xoxo
Black Tiger


Photo credit: Black Tiger The Edison Project

Listen to #217 Black Tiger - Odessa Series mixtape no. 1 - Afro Melodic 17 Dec '23 by Black Tiger DJ on
https://on.soundcloud.com/8sxoc

26/02/2024

Have you got some Leopardy hidden gems tucked away in your wardrobe waiting for this exact moment to POUNCE? Sunday the 24th of March come down to the for Presents… for some pretty kitty tune slinging and good vibes to celebrate Melody Jumpponen’s birthday!

See you there.

xoxo
Black Tiger

20/02/2024

After an interesting day I found myself walking back to my friend's place in Qld via a different route than normal. And spotted these little beauties.

In London, many many years ago I met an Australian tattoo artist who drew one on the skin around my ankle.

A random older man happened to be going inside the property, I had to explain myself, I was taking pictures of the corner of his fence line, after all. Then I made him hug me.

Flame lilies.

My national flower.

I want to say it was a sudden wave of homesickness that had me wiping rogue tears from my face. But really it was a surprise wave of real grief. For me the thought of home now reminds me that next time I feel the jolt of a plane touching down on home soil I will have to come to terms, all over again, with the fact that my father just isn't there anymore.

I don't know how other people do grief. I seem to forget, I can go ages, before remembering it all over again. These days it's usually tempered with circumspect fond memories.

Today it hit me like a fresh tonne of bricks.

Yay me for acknowledging my feelings, in silence, mind, instead of burying them in music and activity. They call this progress in some circles.

But I suggest no one f**k with me for a few days. I am not in the mood. Lol.

Love hard my friends.

xoxo
Black Tiger

Gone but not forgotten. Even though I know you are in the universe - everywhere at once, always - some days I miss you more than ever.
Shine on you crazy diamond.

14/02/2024

Wearing red because it's my favourite colour.

But also, it's that time of the year again.

"Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But shout it at them in German, because life is also terrifying..."

Be sure to point a s**t tonne of that love at yourself.

Time is a rare commodity. Try not to waste it. Do the things you want to do, see the people you want to see, and walk away from anyone you need to.

Incidentally... one of my middle names is Helga. My folks lived in Germany for a little while before I was born. Hence my Valentine's message above haha no offence meant, my German friends are some of my favourites, they are direct and tell it how it is, we understand each other, I don't ask for much more than that from my tribe.

Have fun lovers.

And enjoy the rest of your week.

I'm booked for next month y'all. See you then xx

xoxo
Black Tiger

PS new mix on SoundCloud.

Listen to #223 Black Tiger || Parallel universe set @ the vineyard by Black Tiger DJ on
https://on.soundcloud.com/5ZK2i

04/02/2024

Time flies, my friends.

Much love.

xoxo
Black Tiger
🖤🖤🖤🐯

28/01/2024

Due to circumstances out of OUR control, I will not be playing tonight at The Vineyard. The venue was unable to meet my needs this time, this happens occasionally, folks, it’s not ideal but it is not the end of the world, there is always another DJ (but not another Black Tiger lol) and there will always be another party. We are all good.

A number of you messaged me directly. I am disappointed to be missing you all, however I encourage you to go anyway, the Sunday sessions there used to be something to behold, and whilst I am sad to not be playing tonight, I trust that my peers will do a good job in getting you moving.

Thanking The Vineyard for their professionalism and consideration.

Until next time.

You know I love it.

xoxo
Black Tiger

27/01/2024

Some days your ‘fit’ is so good you wish you were the type to carry a selfie stick around. Hahaha jokes, no offence to anyone who does but I have too much to keep track of as it is.

Back to the matter at hand…
From one beach to another. I love you guys so much I’m travelling 1800kms to play for you tonight. Why wouldn’t you come and see me HEADLINING THE VINEYARD!!!

Go on. Show me that you love me back. Say my name at the door if there’s a door girl when you arrive, I’m not here to tell you when to turn up (I can’t remember what I’m supposed to say tbh) but get there well before 10pm to see me bring the heat.

Now that I am a travelling dj I don’t have the budget to go out anywhere I am not actually playing so this is your only opportunity to catch up with me friends. I am unlikely to be at my usual Sunday/Monday haunts, not for a little while anyway.

It will all be worth it in end.

(Now I have to go because there is a leaf blower waiting patiently to do his thing and I am sitting on a bench in his way ruining his morning. Sorry dude.)

See you soon fam.

You know I love it.

xoxo
Black Tiger