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Mixtape Mondays with Ruckus Roboticus

Ok so this Mixtape Monday is a history lesson, but it’s a fun histroy lesson that’s not actually that old. Today we’re  revisiting one of the most hyped mixes of 2007, Ruckus Robotics The Music Machine Mix, which was awarded Solid Steels best mix of the Year in 07, which is pretty much the mixtape game equivalent  to winning a Oscar. The mix itself goes everywhere from the Micky Mouse club to Bow Wow and the Avalanches to LCD soudsystem, all laced together with subtle cuts and playful samples to keep things fun and interesting. The mix is ripped from the Beat Oracle radio show on WCRS, so you will here some chit chat and history from Ruckus himself. Big Ups Beat Oracle for making this downloadable and available to the rest of the world. This mix won’t be for everyone, but for those who can appreciate a dj with serious skills and sense of humor, then this is for you. Ruckus Roboticus went on to release an insanely good album “Playing With Scratches” and continues to blow minds with  mixtapes, originals, remixes and edits.

DOWNLOAD: The Music Machine mix By Ruckus Roboticus. 

Check Ruckus Robotics Getting freaky on the cut and paste tip below.

FREELOADS

Download:  The Avalanches – Frontier Psychiatrist

Download: Pookey Blow – Get Up (And Go to School)

Download: Musical Youth – Pass the Dutchie

Mixtape Mondays with Mike Who

This Mixtape Monday i’m going on the self indulgent tip and posting a mix i just finished myself.  Today’s Mix is a follow up to a last years Sucker For Love Volume 1. After a year of procrastinating and thinking about tunes that would make sense, it’s finally done an hour and 20 mins of Love related jams covering everything from Hip Hop, Soul and Funk to New Jack, Garage and Disco and everything in between.  I’ve also thrown in a few freeloads from the mix because you know i’m nice like that. Much Love to all the Haters, Mike Who, xo

Tracklist on soundcloud page Mike Who

Mike Who Sucker For Love Vol 2

Download:  New Edition-A Little Bit Of Love- (Brenmar Remix) 

Download: The Spinners- i‘ll Be Around (DJ Apt One Edit)

Download: Erykah Badu- Love of My life (Shelltoes Remix)

Ya Playin Yaself…

Sydney continues to deliver with touring  hip hop royalty pretty much every other week. In a way i am kind of glad i have been away for a while, because i would have rinsed my rent money one to many times. At least that’s what i keep telling myself to feel better.

The Legends at Way 2 Fonky and Joint Adventure have joined together to bring you one of the rap games finest Jeru The Damaja. Critically acclaimed albums, heavyweight collaborations and one of the most unique flows in the game at only 35 bones this is a no brainerrrr. Jeru is also supported by a mega list of local big wigs Dialectrix and Jackie Onassis, with Frenzie and Mathmatics on dj duties. The night is also hosted by Stolen Records  mastermind Shantan Wantan Ichiban go buy him a juice.

Ticket info here.  Presales via Moshtix

MP3: Jeru The Damaja- Me or The Papes|| Buy

MP3: Jeru The Damaja- Da Bitchez|| Buy

Mike Who South America Podcast Vol 2 Chile

So as promised i have come through with my second podcast from the South American Continent. I have been here close to 5 months now so i am actually a month late on this one, but hey i got employed, and also started teaching English classes in the hood. To reedeem my broken promises of bi monthly podcasts i made this one longer. This podcast is heavily rooted in hip hop in which Chile has a massive history, it also touches on, funk, disco, broken beats, tech house and bass music. There was not nearly enough time to touch on cumbia, dancehall, reggae and the more 4×4 based sounds coming out of chile. This podcast was super hard to narrow down. All tunes and production come directly from Chile. This is by no means even a look into the depth Chile’s rich musical history or current output, but merely a snapshot into my crates and tunes i love from Chile. Enjoy and please share with any Chilean fam or friends abroad.
Saludos, Mike Who.

Mike Who South America Podcast Vol 2 Chile

Next stop Argentina…

Freeloads from the mix

Download: Makiza- La Chuypaya 99

Download: Class Panoramica- Vamonos de viaje

Download: CEA- 2011ft. Bronko Yotte (Daniel Klauser remix)

Mixtape Mondays with Dj Moto

Today Mixtape Mondays  gets a little nostalgic. I decided to post Dj Moto’s Club Joint 3.5  all the way back  from 1999. Moto recently put this up on his page and memories flooded back. First things first before 90’s/2000’s Rnb/hip hop anthem sets were staple in every sydney club and before fools with popped collars requested “old school music”, Moto and the club joint fam did this all, over ten years before with wax and more flare and skills than the majority of sydney dj’s would dream of having.  Even though in high school i was nerding out on golden era 90’s boom bap these tapes blew me away and jiggy was inescapable back then. I remember stealing the club joint cd’s from my sisters older friends cars and trying to figure out how they rocked doubles. I also remember all the lawsuits with the club joint mix c.d’s and how they built their brand off those tapes. I’m sure purists will hate but but anyone that can make tapes with Beyonce/Ras kass/ Mariah and Nore in the same ten mins work have my props. These dudes all  had/ still have serious skills and played good tunes as well as jiggy stuff. Download this, go to Moto’s page and look for any other club joint tapes while your at it. Respect.

Dj Moto- Club Joint 3.5 (1999)

Some Freeloads because i’m nostalgic and generous.

Download: The Beatnuts feat Method Man- Se Acabo 

Download: Puff Daddy- I’ll for this for you

Download: Ras Kass- Dreams

Mixtape Mondays With Mike Who

Really going to try and make Mixtape Mondays a reality now that i am on regular nightshifts over here. Every Monday i plan to post a new mix i have been feeling, or a nostalgic jem from the past. Freeloads will obviously join in for the fun. Being self indulgent i thought i would kick things off with a new mix i finished a week back for Sydney don Shan Frenzie’s radio show Groove Therapy. I hate this mix because i spent too long finishing it, but you might not. The mix runs through a bunch of different tunes old and new and a few of my own cheeky edits thrown in. Enjoy!

Mike Who Podcast for Groove Therapy Radio

Freeloads…

Download: Sylvester-Over & Over (Mr. Moonshine Edit)

Download: Matt Miller &  Kilter- Gravel Pit (Flume Remix)

Download:  GlennJones-I Am Somebody (Dj Moar Edit)

Booty City: DJ Yelo Magic “90s R&B Promo Mix”

booty city goodgod
Break out your Cross Colours, Malcolm X caps and your mustard Keppers because this Saturday we are doing a party at Goodgod that will be just like the Blue Light Discos of your youth, just without the Bombers trying to steal your Reebok Pumps.

Big DJ line up playing 90s and 80s R&B/Hip Hop Hits. Plus there will be a running man competition where you can win this signed* photo of Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopez.

Left Eye

On top of that best dressed on the night wins this Hamper including West Coast Cooler and Passion Pop.

Booty City Hamper

To get you warmed up here is a mix from DJ Yelo Magic…

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Playlist:
Dj Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince – I’m Looking For The One
Wreckx N Effect – My Cutie
Soul 4 Real – Every Little Thing I Do
Little Shawn – Dom Perignon
Naughty By Nature – Stand By Your Man (New Jack Street Mix)
Shinehead – Try My Love
De La Soul – Ring Ring Ring (UK “7 Mix)
Salt N Pepa – Shake Your Thing
Eric B & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul
Roger – You Should be Mine
Shomari – If You Feel The Need
Bubba – I Like Your Style
Brotherhood Creed – Helluva
MC Lyte – Ice Cream Dream
Nice and Smooth – Sometimes I Rhyme Slow
Teddy Riley – Is It Good To You
Michael Jackson – Remember The Time
Tony Toni Tone – My Ex-Girlfriend
Bell Biv Devoe – Let Me Know Something
Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam – Let The Beat Hit Em
De La Soul – A Rollerskating Jam Named Saturdays

Download: Shinehead – Try My Lava

Download: MC Lyte – Ice Cream Dream (Straight Pass Remix)

Download: DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince – I’m Looking For The One

Mixtape: Download “DJ Yelo – Booty City Promo Mix”

Ghetto Ambience

Wow can’t believe i was so late to jump on this especially considering i have a bunch of homies representing. Amazing peek into some of Sydney’s finest up and coming and established beatmakers. Big love to Well dressed vandals for making it happen. IM stay up. Free download here. Ghetto Ambience Summer 2012

Here are a few other jems from some crew on this compilation.

Download: Sammy Saga- Top Floor

Download: Rotes- Back In

Download: Slum Village- Fall In Love (Kilter Orchestral remix)

Download: Paper Plane Project- Backyard Breeze

Sharing is Caring

There is no real reason for this post other than sharing a few tunes that have been on heavy rotation in my household of late. Nothing uber new, just a few tunes that i slept on and have rediscovered recently. Enjoy.

Download: Cassie -Me & U (Brackles remix)

Download: Ritmo Machine feat Ana Tijoux & Si- La Calle

Download: Lunice feat. ST 2 Lettaz & DaVinci- Get Her high

Download: T.I- Bring Em Out (Cheapshot Remix)

Spotlight: Twich Colourd Noyz

 

I have known Jeremi Jackson aka Twich for longer than most people in my lifetime. Over the years we have hung out and bumped into each other through mutal friends  and one thing has always remained constant, Twich constantly pushing his production, bubbling away in the depths of his studio like a mad professor, his sound getting more and more polished with each new track i hear. I rarely give advice but get to know about this dude, he has already worked with some of the finest from the states and Australian audiences have been sleeping    for too long.  Download a few jems off Twich’s Synethesia Mixtape and check the two clips below for some homegrown heat produced by the man himself.

 

 

Download: Colourd Noyz- Slowing Me Down Ft. Empress MC & Monchichi

Download: Colourd Noyz-We Keep Pumpin (Remix)

Download: Colourd Noyz- Life’s A B*tch (Remix) Ft. Nas & AZ

Download: Colourd Noyz- Speedin On Em (Remix) Ft. Jae Ellis & Jim Jones