Pipomixes: October 2009

Something More Vol. 1 - Mixed by Digumsmak

Need some new (at least fairly new) flavas? Digumsmak got your back.

Something More Vol. 1 - Mixed by Digumsmak (download)

Best of A Tribe Called Quest - Mixed by DJ Platurn

Another edition of re-post Friday. If you didn't get it the first time around, here ya go.

"If you enjoyed this mix (which many of you did), you'll love DJ Platurn's "Best Of A Tribe Called Quest." Platurn uses the same formula as he mixes all your favorite breaks from ATCQ."

Best of A Tribe Called Quest - Mixed by DJ Platurn (download)

He's the King, I'm the DJ - Mixed by DJ Jazzy Jeff

The best is always saved for last. One more Michael Jackson tribute by the don dadda of deejays. And no, this isn't the same zip file posted on all the other sites. I consolidated all 49 tracks into one big track so the mix is heard the way it was intended to be.

He's the King, I'm the DJ - Mixed by DJ Jazzy Jeff (download)

Masta Ace Interview

Being 31, I always enjoy seeing examples of hip hoppers aging gracefully. This is a great interview of Masta Ace where Coach Ace discusses his big break and coaching football in the local neighborhood.

Last stop on the L train from Gasface on Vimeo.

Beat Junkies' Roc Raida Tribute

Wow! This is a very musical tribute to Raida from the Beat Junkies.

DJ Craze Roc Raida Tribute

By far, one of the better Roc Raida tribute sets I've seen. Not only is the set excellent, but Craze's movements behind the tables are very Raida'esque

Moby's Drum Machine Collection

He may not be the definition of "hip hop," but homeboy's drum machine collection is worth a look.

De La Soul Tribute Mix - Mixed by DJ Raichous

The last few months the World Famous Wake-Up Show has been featuring some guest deejays performing tribute mega-mixes of legendary hip hop acts. All of the mixes have been straight fire. I've tried to locate these mixes on the web to no avail. Until yesterday, where I noticed that my man Dynamic Hamza had tracked down a couple of these mixes. The mixes were originally posted on DJ Raichous's own blog, but now....let the proliferation begin.

De La Soul Tribute Mix - Mixed by DJ Raichous (download)

Still Good - Mixed by Cosmo Baker

Since so many of you enjoyed the original Feeling Good mix, I thought you'd like to hear the sequel. Below is Cosmo Baker's description of the mix.

"This mix is the sequel to my early summer mix 'Feeling Good.' In that mix I tried to capture, using songs that I love and that have a very special meaning to me, a certain feeling that I equate with the beginning of summer. There's a certain energy and electricity that is about during the first few weeks of the season, when everything seems alive and in it's right place.

For this mix I wanted to try and capture the stillness of summer, when the air is hot and the days are long, and time seems to be moving at a slower pace than normal. This is a companion piece to 'Feeling Good' but it takes a different direction and deals with another type of - but no less intense - energy."

Still Good - Mixed by Cosmo Baker (download)

Catherine Howe "Up North"
Tarika Blue "Dreamflower"
Archie Whitewater "Cross Country"
Lani Hall "Love Song"
Joe Sample "In All My Wildest Dreams"

Taj Mahal "Corinna"
Minnie Riperton "Les Fleur"
Batteaux "Maybe I'll Run Away"
The Main Ingredient "Summer Breeze"
Quincy Jones "Summer In The City"
Cris Williamson "Shine On Straight Arrow"
Steve Davis "Lalune Blanche"
David Crosby "Music Is Love"
Shuggie Otis "Island Letter"
Sly & The Family Stone "(You Caught Me) Smilin'"
Larry T. & The Family "Where Does The Answer Lie?"
Archie Whitewater "Home Again"
Stevie Wonder "I Gotta Have A Song"
The Albert "One Life"
Odyssey "Battened Ships"
Linda Lewis "Old Smokey"
Milton Wright "Friends And Buddies"
Nina Simone "Feeling Good"

Beat Junkie Radio: NYC Nightlife Feat. DJ Shortkut

The audio isn't wonderful, but it's just good enough to see/hear Shortkut on some New York ish.

Edan Rapping and Mixing

So you think you can deejay, huh. Well, can you mix and rap at the same time? Edan can.

Boca's Jukebox - Mixed by Boca 45

This mix definitely got slept-on the first time around. So, let's give it a second try. Original post below.

For those of you who like obscure funk and soul records, this mix is for you. Boca 45 mixes together an all 45 mix with an array of funk and soul that will make all you record nerds say "hooo!" Have a wonderful week.

Boca's Jukebox - Mixed by Boca 45 (downlaod)

DJ Nuts Mini-Set and Studio Footage

I don't know what I find more inspiring, the clip of the set, or the room full of records.

More bedroom/studio footage

J-Zone Discusses His Tape Collection

Very funny video of J-Zone talking about the quality of music found on tapes (9 out of 10 tapes according to him). The line "ipods are for women at the gym doing cardio" alone makes the video worth watching.

Real G's Rock Tapes from richdirection on Vimeo.

Feeling Good - Mixed by Cosmo Baker

Here is the description of the mix from the man himself.

"Often times I'll wake up in a certain mood and I'll want to make a mix that will accompany me during the day. This is how the first "Love Break" came about - just a mix for me to listen to in my car during a road trip. Anyway, a few weeks ago, I woke up and it was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, the temperature was just right. It made me think of a certain sound that just means "spring/summer" to me, so before I headed out I made this mix to listen to while I ran around New York. There's nothing like New York in the springtime."

Feeling Good - Mixed by Cosmo Baker (download)

Benny Golson "I'm Always Dancin' To The Music"
Maze feat. Frankie Beverly "Golden Time Of Day"
Brenda Russell "In The Thick Of It"
SSO "Faded Lady"
L.T.D. "Don't Stop Loving Me"
Toto "Waiting For Your Love"
Harvey Mason "Till You Take My Love"
Eddie Drennon & The BSS Orchestra "Do What You Gotta Do"
Patrice Rushen "Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)"
Brass Construction "Get Up To Get Down"
Roy Ayers "Love Will Bring Us Back Together"
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway "Back Together Again"
Mtume "Love Lock"
Bernard Wright "Spinnin'"
Teena Marie "I Need Your Lovin'"
Stevie Wonder "Love Light In Flight"
Karen Silver "Nobody Else"
James Mason "Sweet Power of Your Embrace"
Donald Byrd "Love Has Come Around"
Chaka Kahn "Clouds"
Coke Escoveo "I Wouldn't Change A Thing"
Black Ivory "Mainline"
Change "A Lover's Holiday"
D-Train "Keep On"
Earth Wind & Fire "Runnin'" (Danny Krivit Remix)
John Paul Young "Love Is In The Air"
Norman Connor presents Aquarian Dream "Look Ahead"
The Isley Brothers "Harvest For The World"

Live Do-Over Mix (10/11/09) - Mixed by King Britt

Another dope Do-Over mix featuring King Britt.

Live Do-Over Mix (10/11/09) - Mixed by King Britt (download)

Courtesy Do-Over

If the Bomb Ever Gets Dropped

No, I haven't sold my soul to the devil. In fact, I am only doing this out of love for all of you. I am only making preparations for the unlikely event that this site ever gets shut down. In recent weeks, I have seen some other blogs get shutdown. I don't expect it to happen, I have no reason to think it will happen, I don't even think I've done anything to warrant it to happen, but if it does happen, just go to my twitter account and "emergency" information will be supplied there. Personally, I don't think that this blog has stepped over some of the unspoken "lines" that other blogs have. But, you never know. I know many of you think twitter is lame (I do too), but I think this would be the best way to get into contact with all of you if the bomb is ever dropped. So, please subscribe here. Other than that, don't ever expect me to tweet about anything other than where to download your favorite mixes. See the post below to get back to the regularly scheduled program.

Brazilian Beats 'n' Pieces - Mixed by Phat Kev

No better way to start the week than with some Brazilian gems to make you forget it's Monday. Dope music + dope mixing = worth your time. On a side note, the BCS is the biggest crock of sh*t of all time. And believe me, I've seen some crocks of sh*t.

Brazilian Beats 'n' Pieces - Mixed by Phat Kev (download)

9th Wonder and DJ Kahlil in Studio

All you regulars know that I'm a straight sucker for some studio footage. It's been a minute since I've posted some video of studio footage from our favorite producers. Here is some footage of 9th Wonder and DJ Kahlil working together in studio.

Jerry's Records (over 1 million records)

Is this a record store, or is this a record store? Good thing I don't have one of these close to where I live. Otherwise, I'd be broke, my wife would leave me, and I'd only have Jerry to console me. For all you vinyl heads, watch and drool.

Sounds from the 7th Dimension - Mixed by DJ Alex J

Digable Planets just released this mixtape to promote their latest tour. The mix consists of old, new, and remixed Digable joints along with some well selected non-Digable joints. Definitely worth your listen.

Sounds from the 7th Dimension - Mixed by DJ Alex J (download)

1.Digable Planets-Rebirth of Slick (King Britt Rmx)
2.Digable Planets-Rebirth of Slick instr (DoodlebugftDOR Outtaspacefunkadelic acc)
3.Doodlebug feat D.O.R.-Outtaspacefunkadelic
4.King Britt-Instrumental #18
5. DJ Shadow Feat Blackilicious-Swan lake
6.Ghostface killa feat MF Doom-Angels
7.D.O.C.-Its Funky enough
8.Kai Chi-Got Green
9. DJ Alex J-tribal drums (Doodlebug vox)
10.Butterfly and Doodlebug-Fresh Out
11.J.Period and K’naan -Relationships Lay (Bob Dylan Tribute)
12.Butterfly (Shabazz Palaces)-Sparkles
13.MF Doom-Dead Bent
14.Digable Planets-Brooklyn Sky
15.Young Buck-Bang Bang instr
16.Cee knowledge feat CFO Allstars-These Eyes
17.Black Moon-Buck ‘em Down-Beatminerz instru
(Doodlebug feat D.O.R.-Back in da Daze Accap)
18. DJ Premier-Its All Real instru
19.Chali 2na Feat Talib Kweli-Lock shit down
20.Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth-T.R.O.Y.-They Reminisce Over You instr
21.Talib Kwela & Hi-Tek-Back Again
22.Buster Rhymes-Put ya hands where my eyes can see instr
23.Camp Lo Feat Butterfly-Swing
24.Butterfly (Shabazz Palaces)
25.Sonny Bonoho-Judge Brown
26.J Walk-Soul Vibration
27.Digable Planets-Where I’m From RMX
28. DJ Honda Feat De la Soul-Trouble in the water instru
29.Digable Planets-The May 4th Movement
30.9th wonder-Nightriders instru
Bonus track
31.Doodlebug Feat D.O.R. JBizness,The Tones-Sweet Music

Rare Play Volume 1 - Mixed by DJ Premier

This week's re-post consists of one of the better mixed Premier mixes that I've heard. Below is the original post with all the details.

No better way to start off the week than with an all Primo mix, mixed by DJ PPP..Premier himself. The mix primarily consists of slept-on Premier joints that are not the usual suspects when one thinks of Primo's vast catalog of classics. On the mixing side of things, Premier does himself some justice on this one because you will not hear songs abruptly scratched-in to ruin the whole rhythm of the mix. Rather, Primo took his time mixing his own music by blending together all the songs quite nicely with some double-rocking here and there.

Rare Play Volume 1 - Mixed by DJ Premier (download)

Beat Junkie Radio #31 Feat. 9th Wonder

Peace to J. Rocc. Next time I make it out to one of your events, the first round of beers is on me.

Courtesy Beat Junkie Radio

Wall of Fame Vol. 1 & 2 - Mixed by Mo-Majid

If I were ever to sit down and create a break mix, I'd like it to sound similar to these mixes. Enjoy!

Wall of Fame Vol. 1 (download)
Wall of Fame Vol. 2 (download)

Via Dirtcastle

Live Do-Over Mix (8/9/09) - Mixed by Rich Medina

Live Do-Over Mix (8/9/09) - Mixed by Rich Medina (download)

28 Roses - Mixed by DJ Mitsu

Excellent mix of jazzy grooves. This is the kind of mix you put on after a long, hard day. It's the kind of mix you put on when you want to just cool-out and forget all of life's worries.

28 Roses - Mixed by DJ Mitsu (download)

Via Dirtcastle

Live Do-Over Set (8/9/09) - Mixed by DJ A-Trak

You requested it, Pipomixes delivers it.

Live Do-Over Set (8/9/09) - Mixed by DJ A-Trak (download)

Courtesy Do-Over

Beat Junkie Radio Episode 30

The whole mix is dope, but fast forward to the 45 minute mark to see J.Rocc cut-up Self Destruction like you've never scene before.

The DJ Shadow Breaks Set - Mixed by Fraykerbreaks

I'm not sure if this mix got the love that I think it deserves. So, here it is on a re-post Friday. Below is the original post.

Solid mix of breaks used by DJ Shadow. Don't expect DJ Revolution style mixing on this one. Instead, sit back and enjoy obscure Shadow break after Shadow break tastefully mixed together by Mr. Fraykerbreaks himself. The quality of music found in this mix is sure to cheer up any deejay who has got a case of the Mondays. So sit back, put on the headphones, close your eyes, and listen to the music and before you know it, it will be Friday afternoon. Well, not really. But, at least you'll be one hour closer to lunch.

The DJ Shadow Breaks Set - Mixed by Fraykerbreaks (download)

Twelve 12's Vol. 2 - Mixed by DJ Superix

My peoples over at Southern Hospitality have developed a pretty cool mix concept. A series of live mixes of 12 12" records (real vinyl only). Nothing fancy, just good ol' fashion hip hop.

Twelve 12's Vol. 2 - Mixed by DJ Superix (download)

DJ A-Track Live at the Do-Over (8/9/09)

After watching these videos I have two things to say: 1. God damn A-trak is nice on them wheels! 2. Got to love that girl who probably pushed and shoved her way to the front to be right in front of the turntables, only so that she can get on her blackberry to text her friends all about it (all the while bobbing her head to the beat). That girl definitely gets the gas face!!

Some More

Jazzy Jeff Demonstrating Ableton Live and Serato

I'm not really sure what Jazzy Jeff is doing here with Ableton other than editing some loops. Please let me know if I'm missing something here.

Nightlife (9/11/09) - Beat Junkies vs. Beatminerz

Here's the audio from the Beat Junkies meets the Beatminerz Nightlife on 9/11/09.

Nightlife (9/11/09) - Beat Junkies vs. Beatminerz (download)

Live Do-Over Mix (9/27/09) - Mixed by DJ Houseshoes

I haven't listened to the mix yet, but I've yet to hear a Houseshoes mix that I didn't enjoy.

Live Do-Over Mix (9/27/09) - Mixed by DJ Houseshoes (download)

Courtesy Do-Over

Spiritual Medication - Mixed by J. Rocc

Here is what J. Rocc had to say about this mini-mix:

"It's been a tough one this year. There's not really more that I can say than that. I made a mix of some music I like to listen to help take some of the pain away. This mix is not your usual mix of treats. These all have some type of meaning to me. If your expecting a bunch of song you know and love this isn't for you. If you looking for something to help you get over some thangs or even just vibe out to. This is for you. "

Spiritual Medication - Mixed by J. Rocc (download)

Peter Lipa - "My Album"
Larry T. & The Family - "I'm Movin On"
Stanley Cowell - "Travelin Man"
Albert Ayler - "Music is the Healing Force of the Universe"
Sun-Ra - "Where There Is No Sun"
Sun-Ra - "Life Is Splendid"
John Coltane - "A Love Supreme"
Louis Armstrong f. Leon Thomas - "The Creator Has A Master Plan"

2. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz - Déjà Vu (Uptown Baby)

3. Nas - Halftime

4. Blahzay Blahzay – Danger

5. M.O.P - Ante Up (Robbin Hoodz Theory)

6. QB Finest Ft Nas & Bravehearts - Oochie Wally

7. Ol’ Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya

8. Crooklyn Clan - The Franklinz (Dirty Mix)

9. Crooklyn Clan - Thug Anthem

10. Mystikal - Shake Ya Ass

11. KRS-One - Sound Of Da Police

12. BDP - South Bronx

13. Eric B & Rakim - Eric B Is President

14. Special Ed - I Got It Made

15. Black Sheep - The Choice Is Yours

16. Showbiz & A.G - Party Groove

17. The 45 King - The 900 Number

18. A Tribe Called Quest – Scenario

19. Run DMC - Peter Piper

20. Run DMC - Walk This Way

21. Slick Rick - Mona Lisa

22. Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock - It Takes Two

23. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real

24. The Sugarhill Gang - Rappers Delight

25. Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel - White Lines

26. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - The Creator

27. Chubb Rock - Treat 'Em Right

Listen - Mixed by DJ House Shoes

Listen - Mixed by DJ House Shoes (download)

Mostly newer joints selected by House Shoes.

Courtesy House Shoes

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