I wanted to leave this mix to post towards the end of the year to have some sort of grand finale or retrospective mix of the year post, but i got impatient and wanted to share with anyone who hasn’t checked it yet. Soul Sisters Stand Up, is a mind blowing mix put together over the course of two years by two of the most legit dj’s worldwide, The Gaff and Skratch Bastid. These two dons of the turntables pay tribute to the female soul, funk and Rnb vocalists of the 60’s nd 70’s the right way. This mixtape is done proper, real mixing, tight blends, tidy cuts, tasteful doubles and littered with original sample sources. There isn’t really much more i can say to get you to download this mix, easily one of the most hyped tapes of the year and with due respect. Download, share with crew, kiss me later.
This post is all about me getting a bit nostalgic about growing up and being a certified music nerd. I really just wanted an outlet to post some regular tunes that were significant to me back then, some embarrassing some not so much, non genre specific and i guess a little outlook into some of the stuff i have grown up on and what has maybe shaped some of the stuff i play out and vibe on now. I will try and give a little history on each of the tunes that were no doubt staples on my sisters walkman in primary school or my dodgy not so anti shock discman in high school. I never messed with that futuristic minidisc biz.I will try my best to hit up some friends and foes, other dj’s, producers and champion nerds to get involved on the concept and if all goes well hopefully we can make it a regular thing on the blog with guests breaking down a few of their primary or high school anthems.
Wow this popped up the other day and i lost my shit. Year 9 massive, me and a matey Gus who peeps now may know as Skryptcha used to trade C.D’s in high school and he put me onto Pun, Organized Konfusion, Atmosphere and so many other staples that shaped my tastes for years to come. The Ramon Morris horn line flip gives me shivers every time. This Tune still holds weight today more than 10 years later. Certified Boricua anthem and given the chance you will definitely hear me play this out.
MP3: Roger & Zapp- So Ruff, So Tuff
How is it possible not to freak of this tune, i remember being super young and hearing or seeing this on some strange movie i have no recollection of except this song. I waited till the credits rolled and they have all the songs from the movie, i wrote down every song getting my VCR pause game on. This was Pre Internet days so you couldn’t google shit, it took me a few more years to figure out what it actually was and i freaked when i did. Has been a staple in my crates ever since i started playing out. West coast whip anthem that never fails to get even the stiffest folks nodding their heads.
MP3: Cj Bolland- Suger Is Sweeter (Armand’s Drum And Bass Edit)
Seriously i can’t even remember how old i was when i heard this, maybe 10 or 11 but i remember it being on the wildfm 3 cd and just always having it on repeat because i vibed on it so much. Shameless cheese that I’m sure will turn the nose up of any true UK Garage heads. No doubt this track was big back then, and to see Jackmaster and Oneman on the boileroom live stream drop this to a full tent at the Notting Hill Carnival last year was both mind blowing and nostalgic. Check the footage for yourself. Here
Only 19 years old and English singer Arlissa has already got a collboration with Nas under her belt. Not bad at all. Let’s just hope her parents didn’t have to mortgage their house to make this happen.
Arlissa ft Nas -Hard To Love Somebody (Nextmen Remix)
Arlissa ft Nas -Hard To Love Somebody (Zed Bias Remix)
This Mixtape Monday Goes legit. The one and only Cut Chemist live in the mix covering all matter of heat from between 1973 through to 79 on the disco, funk, soul and original breaks tip. Cut Chemist certainly needs no introduction,Without a doubt one of the most influential and amazing DJ/Proudcer, Crate Digger and tastemakers of the last 20 years. He has had his fingers in way too many musical pies ranging from production duties for Jurrassic 5 and Ozomatli too His collaborations with Shadow, mind blowing live shows as well cameos in Movies and docos. If your still interested get acquainted HERE.
For now get your Monday Morning blissed out vibes on to this ridiculously good set.
This morning Blue Mountain’s beat wizards Hermitude covered Major Lazer this morning with Tom & Alex on triple j. With the help of Elana Stone and Chaos Emerald, they played a version of the song Get Free. Thoughts?
Mixtape Mondays with the bros from Paper Plane Project. These dudes have just dropped a solid mix paying homage to the electric piano. The mix focuses on current international soul/jazz-infused hip hop and beats all made using their favourite instrument. I remember the first time PPP came through Stolen Records with hype brewing around their first album, since then they have continued to push and evolve their own unique sound, Finishing off a second instant classic album called Miles Apart. Which by the way you can cop on their bandcamp here MILES APART.
Some old and new dancehall favourites mixed live in all it’s dodgy glory on FBi Radio. A little warm up for Dutty Dancing at Goodgod Small Club this Saturday.
Playlist:
Busy Signal – Up Inna Belly
Benjai – Tanty Say
Sean Paul – Feel Alright
Elephant Man – Head Jawn
Busy Signal – Jafrican Ting
Chedda Hill & Gully
Enur & Vybz kartel – Calabria (Calambria Riddim)
The Heatwave War Dance (feat. Serocee)
Fulanito – Chillando Goma
Missy Elliot & Ding Dong – Pass That Forward (Lord Ichiban Mix)
Atumpan ft Stone – The Thing ( I’m teaching you the thing )
Ruff N Smooth – Azingele (Chuck Wild Remix)
Donaeo – Move To Da Gyal Dem
Chaka Demus & Pliers – Tease Me
Nothing educational or socially redeeming. Just juvenile rap shit. Plus we are joined by Big Village crew for a big freestyle session.
Playlist:
Aldo Vanucci – Naive ft Amie J
Erykah Badu – Love Of My Life (Shelltoes Remix)
Blu & Exile – The Only One
Mos Def – Ms. Fat Booty
JJ Doom – Wash Your Hands
Ta-ku – Ugh feat. Mei Swan
Jean Jacques Perrey – EVA
Gang Starr – Just to Get a Rep
Jeru The Damaja – You Can’t Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix)
Meek Mill – Amen feat Drake & Jeremih
French Montana & Coke Boys – Ballin by French Montana, Rick Ross, Charlie Hustle
2 Chainz – Birthday Song feat Kanye West
Tyga – Do My Dance feat 2 Chainz
Flatbush ZOMBiES – Face Off (L.S.Darko)
Big Sean, Jay-Z & Kanye West – Clique (prod. by Hit-Boy)
Kendrick Lama – Westside, Right On Time (feat. Young Jeezy) Prod. by Canei Finch
Cassidy – Drink and My 2 Step (Cousin Cole REMIX)
T.I. – Big Shit Poppin (DJ B.Cause J Dilla Blend)
Sky’High – Theives In The Night ft Nay
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Shame
Big Village – This Is That
BIG VILLAGE FREESTYLE LIVE
Mikoen, Native Wit, Jeswon & Swarmy G – Murda
ASAP Rocky – Purple Swag (Jim-E Stack Bootleg)
Pheo – Drop
Chin Chilla Meek – Fucked Up (Feat. King Louie & Shawnna)
This Mixtape Monday we rewind to Jeremy Sole’s mind blowing set from Coachella, wish i was there for this. The mix is a live recording so you can get your mind teleport on and pretend you had enough money to go. The mix like Sole’s production and influences cover’s so much ground, genre hopping and uncovering sounds from all corners of the globe with a unique chaos factor that seems to string everything together. Dude has impeccable taste and is a super tight dj. For me this mix was totally inspiring to see a dj spinning whatever the hell he wants and doing it so well. Get your global education class on with this live mix packed full of vibes.
Jeremy Sole- Live at Coachella
Here is a Cumbia inspired Whitney (R.I.P) dubplate from Sole.
Janini Panini
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