Paying respects to Pac who’s life we celebrate on the anniversary of his death, 9/13. Below I’ve posted the classic Zapp track that was sampled for Pac’s classic “Keep Your Head Up.”
Zapp “Be Alright” (Mediafire, 256 KPS)
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Tonight!
Red Bull Public Assembly from Dan King on Vimeo.
Raziek “Die” EP – Top Billin Music
Really dope EP for my main man Raziek from the mean streets of Montpellier. Go to the Top Billin Store IMMEDIATELY to cop the whole EP with my remix as well as a Top Billin remix and, of course, the excellent original. The EP will be available at Beatport and various other digital locations in a week or so, but we really appreciate you guys supporting the advanced release directly at the Top Billin Store. Also, don’t forget to hit up Discobelle for Raziek’s new mix.
Really psyched to be involved with this release and I’m also really happy with my track. Shit’s been a monster for me in the club the past few months. Hope you guys enjoy it and thanks for supporting!
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True School Tuesdays: Ron B “Stitch By Stitch” (1990)
Classic piano loop and Ron B (not to be confused with Ron C) just killing it. Perfect rap song.
Ron B “Stitch By Stitch” (1990) (Mediafire)
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Weird Wednesdays: Gene Harris “Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong”
Again, hoping to add to the scope of the material covered on this blog, I’m introducing a series called Weird Wednesdays that’s going to allow me to post whatever fucking random song I want (regardless if it’s really weird or not) on any given Wednesday. I’m starting this shit off with an absolutely grooving slow funk jam “Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong” from Gene Harris’s incredible album “Astral Signal.” Check the youtube above and if you fucks with it, download it below.
Gene Harris “Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong” (Mediafire)
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True School Tuesdays : Mic Geronimo “Masta IC”
I’m not entirely sure why, but I’ve recently had the pleasure of rediscovering a shitload of True School rap songs that dominated my teenage years over the past couple weeks. Every Tuesday, I’m going to try and share some of my favorites from the era. Most of these songs will be pretty obvious to anyone that grew up around this time, but as the world becomes increasingly digitized, it’s easy to lose track of stuff. Hopefully this will help remedy that loss.
And starting TRUE SCHOOL TUESDAYS off proper, I chose to hit y’all off with what is strangely one of my favorite beats of all time: Buckwild’s “Masta IC” for Mic Geronimo. Geronimo is a capable MC that had a couple solid albums, but he’s not really anything spectacular on the ‘phone. Just a solid rapper who doesn’t ruin beats. But there’s just something about this beat that I’ve always found really powerful even though it’s melodically fairly understated–just a rolling xylophone line and some heavy sub bass with a boombap breakbeat as the backbone. Buckwild has always been more than competent at constructing really full sounding production with a simple sample, filtered bassline, and a break.
More stuff to come.
Mic Geronimo “Masta IC” (256, Zshare)
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LEGENDARY LOCAL DJ INTERVIEWS LEGENDARY INTERNATIONAL DJ FROM SAME LOCALE
Mr. Bliz got his journalism on this weekend by “interviewing” (if you can really call it that) troubled-Philly-kid-turned-international-
superstar-DJ, Mr. DJ AM. His story is certainly an inspiring one, regardless of how brief this interview is. If you have 16 seconds to spare, you can check the entirety of the interview HERE.
All jokes aside, shouts to the fine folks of Phrequency who are really doing a fine job of documenting the Philadelphia nightlife scene. And, they refered to Bliz as a “legendary local DJ” in the story! GET EM BLIZ!
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2 Random Videos: Juke in Paris & Eli Escobar
BOOTY CALL #12 w/DJ FUNK, DJ GANT-MAN & BOOTY CALL CREW [Paris Social Club] from Tarko on Vimeo.
My homies in Paris THE BOOTY CALL CREW with an epic party with Juke Legends DJ Funk and DJ Gant-Man. Really bummed I missed this. Shit looked amazing. If you’re ever in Paris, definitely hit up these dudes parties. They get it the fuck in.
And Eli Escobar‘s video for his new 12″ available now at Turntable Lab is below. Hilarious and awesome. Go cop the record because awesome records are still awesome. Also, if you’re not checking Eli’s blog, youre really really missing out.
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Beans “In The Ghetto”
Anybody that tries to tell you Beans can’t rap anymore is lying. Dude is still the king. Cop the album September 1st and support excellent rap music.
And I slept on this shit when it dropped back in December. A couple really dope songs and videos by CFB favorite Freeway.
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Emynd & Electrik Red “WFY (Bounce Remix)”
I just finished a Bounce remix of Electrik Red’s great song “WFY” which I highly recommend you purchase immediately! Peep it in the youtube clip above and download it from nolabounce.com if you fucks with it!
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Essential Sean Paul Mixtape!
Everything the Federation Sound cooks up is worth listening to, but this Sean Paul Mixtape is absolutely essential for fan’s of the Dutty one. Dutty Chronicles: The Blaze – The official Sean Paul mix CD featuring all of his hits, Federation dub plates and 4 exclusive songs from the new album, Imperial Blaze, in stores and online 8.18.09.
Also, big respect to the god Kenny Meez. He’s DJing with us at Silk City in Philly the Sunday before Labor Day. Keep checking back for more info.
And lastly, don’t forget to check for the Aidonia “Bolt Action” Mix CD Federation is finishing up. It’s going to be another Federation classic.
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1ST & 15TH MIXES: VOL 22 DJ Eleven “Fight Music: Best of MOPâ€
The 1st & 15th (Pretty Much) Mix Series is a series of mixes presented by Emynd & Bo Bliz on (or around) the 1st and 15th of every month.
Crossfaded Bacon Presents
1st & 15th (Pretty Much) Mix Series
Volume 22: 08.15.2009: DJ ELEVEN
*Fight Music: Best of MOP*
Somehow I slept on this mix the first time it made its internet rounds in 2006. Thankfully, Smoking Section re-posted it which allowed me to peep it. I hollered at Eleven and asked if he minded if we made it a 1st & 15th mix and of course he was down. So go listen to this shit and fight someone!
Tracklisting:
1. Rap Dudes Intro
2. Ode To A True MOP Fan – DJ Eleven
3. Downtown Swinga – M.O.P.
4. Downtown Swinga ’96 – M.O.P.
5. Downtown Swinga‘ 98 – M.O.P.
6. U Don’t Know (REMIX) – Jay-Z feat. M.O.P.
7. Rugged Neva Smoove (DJ Premier REMIX) – M.O.P.
8. Live From Ground Zero – M.O.P.
9. Cold As Ice – M.O.P.
10. Facing Off – M.O.P.
11. New Jack City – M.O.P.
12. Breakin’ The Rules – M.O.P.
13. Face Off 2K1 – M.O.P.
14. Foundation – M.O.P.
15. BI vs. Friendship – Gang Starr feat. M.O.P.
16. Wolves – Krumbsnatcha feat. M.O.P.
17. 1/2 & 1/2 – Gang Starr feat. M.O.P.
18. Stick To Ya Guns – M.O.P.
19. The Mastas – Freddie Foxxx feat. M.O.P.
20. Pounds Up – M.O.P.
21. 4 My Peeps – Red Hot Lover Tone feat. Biggie & M.O.P.
22. Let It Bang – X-ecutioners feat. M.O.P.
23. We Run NY – Da Beatminerz feat. M.O.P. & Teflon
24. Nine & Two Clips – The Marxmen (M.O.P.)
25. Ante Up (DJ Eleven REMIX) – M.O.P.
26. We Got Gunz – Gang Starr feat. Fat Joe & M.O.P.
27. Salute – M.O.P.
28. Follow Instructions – M.O.P.
29. G Building – M.O.P.
30. How About Some Hardcore – M.O.P.
31. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow – M.O.P.
32. Slade – The Marxmen (M.O.P.) feat. Sade
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So Shifty ft Ward 21 “Wine Har Rump”
Don’t know if y’all check the Fader blog but if you don’t you may have missed this absolute gem of a track with Kunley, member of the dancehall beasts Ward 21. I love it.
So Shifty ft Ward 21 “Wine Har Rump” (Right Click Direct Download)
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Etta James vs Whiskey Barrons
Really dope Edit by DJ Amphibious and the Whiskey Barons! Go grab it and grab some of Amphibious’s stuff on Juno while you’re at it!
Etta James – 7 day fool (Whiskey Barons edit)
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