Monday, March 9th 2009, exactly twelve years after his death.
In “The NOTORIOUS BIG Tribute” superproducers and remixers Cookin’ Soul flip the original samples used in Biggie’s classic albums “Ready to Die” and “Life After Death” into new beats and feature original appearances from a whole range of well known artists paying their respects doing what they do best, in a celebration of the late great rapper musical legacy.
Super 7 is an intense mixtape experience, combining the talent of seven of the best mixtape DJ’s in the game onto one CD. The tape was brought together by DJ Jayceeoh (NYC, The Masters) and features sets from Steve1der (L.A) , B.Cause (S.F. 4OneFunk), Morse Code (L.A. Deckstar), Platurn (Oakland Faders), Benzi (MICH), and DJ Eleven (NYC, The RUB). Each DJ contributed a 10 minute mega-mix of straight heat including original remixes, mash-ups, edits, and existing material. With the vast knowledge of music and individual styles of each DJ this mix is a must have for your collection.This is the first of the SUPER 7 series. Volume 2 will drop early 09′ with a whole new line up of DJ’s featured. The caliber of DJ’s involved in this series is top notch, download this and keep on eye out for the next SUPER 7 release.
Just got into this kid from Harlem Charles Hamilton, after seeing a video of him freestlying for over 9 minutes on DJ Green Lantern’s Sirius radio show. Turns out Charles Hamilton just signed to Interscope and dropped a mix tape with Green Lantern called “Outside Looking”. Click here to download “Outside Looking” for free.
Charles Hamilton is not just your other “Fruity Loop” clothes wearing Hip Hop Hipster, on the real this kid is on some shit, he can really spit. After listening to “Outside Looking” I was impressed by his versatility, especially his ability to mix really lyrical rhymes along with catchy hooks and melodies. I’ll admit, dude is pretty much a geek, but after listening to years of drug dealing/hustler rappers this is a breathe of fresh air.
Check out the video of him freestlying on DJ Green Lantern’s show, shit is crazy!
The specialist vinyl imprint GAMM was started by clubhead (and former Swedish breakdance champ!) Mad Mats a few years ago, and the label has remained the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for forward-thinking DJs ever since. GAMM’s funkily clever flips and re-edits from the likes of Freddie Cruger, Beatconductor, and Tangoterje have become unlikely crate essentials, and their latest project, a four-volume (!!!) 12-inch tribute to James Brown called “Doin James,” is no exception - you can grab the vinyl here, or at your favorite trusty n dusty record emporium. This Tuesday in NYC, the whole crew celebrates with a “Doin James” party at APT featuring Freddie, Mats, FADER friend and contributor DJ Ayres, and more. Full flyer after the jump - get down, get into it, get involved.
BY TeV ‘95
As a thank you to their fans, Nine Inch Nails has released their new album The Slip for free. Thats right The Slip is available for download 100% absolutely free! Read the rest of this entry
Dope group from Inglewood on some new Cali style. I’ve dropped their vids before here is a link to their dope street mixtape. Saw this @ http://2dopeboyz.com/
“So after posting the incredibly dope new eMC record with Little Brother. I get an email regarding this mixtape from the same producer (Quincey Tones)… dude flipped the whole remix thing on a whole new level. Mixing Nas vocal’s with samples that were used on American Gangster and so on.”
