Okay, so the weather hasn’t been the most ideal for sun bathing or evening walks on the beach…but why wait for the weather to change to enjoy some heat?!

Throughout the month of August, we’ll be featuring mixes by some of the world’s hottest DJs in our exclusive feature: Hot August Nights: A month of mixtapes that’ll make you sweat!

We’ll be hitting you with free downloads and run downs on some of your favorites. Who doesn’t want to know their favorite DJ’s guiltiest pleasure?!

First up, a Woman Making History, DJ Zita!

DJ Name: DJ Zita
Location: Bay Area, CA
Hometown: LA –> Hawaii –> SF –> currently Oakland

Current Theme Song: U.N.I.T.Y. by Queen Latifah
Most Hated Request: Bad Top 40 Pop Songs
Guilty Pleasure: Vinyl Addict
Famous Last Words: “Dig Deep.”

The Mix: GET UP ON THIS! Throwback Party Mix

From the first drop of the needle, this set races through a supersonic 45-minute workout stacked with favorites from MJ, Prince and Stevie, house party anthems from DJ Kool and Rob Base, and even some booty-shake classics from Miami Bass pioneers Afro-Rican and MC Shy D. Just like her dancefloor-filling live sets, DJ Zita commands you to get up and Get Down! Throw on this throwback mixtape and see if anyone can stay in their seats.

Stay up with DJ Zita at djzita.com