Table Scraps - Mixed by DJ Dstrukt

DJ Dstrukt and the whole Under the Table Crew are quickly becoming my favorite deejays. This is the first breaks mix that I've heard from Dstrukt, but I've got to say that this is a top-notch mix. Nice way to start the week.

Table Scraps - Mixed by DJ Dstrukt (download)

Something More Vol. 8 - Mixed by Digumsmak

I haven't gotten the chance to listen to this bad boy quite yet, but my man Digumsamk is more reliable than gold with a falling dollar. Enjoy.

Something More Vol. 8 - Mixed by Digumsmak (download)

Biz Markie Cutting-Up the Breaks

The highlight of this video is watching Biz calmly cut-in the Leon Haywood break just as it appears the Mardi Gras break is going to run-out on him. You can tell he has the timing of that break down to the mili-second.

What's in My Bag Feat. Large Professor

Contrary to the suggestion of the title, Large Pro doesn't really discuss what's in his bag. Instead, Large Pro talks about his methods of digging and the impact of Paul C.

Rich Medina Live at the Do-Over

Nice to see that Mel from Flight of the Concords is a Rich Medina fan as well.

Live Pete Rock Set at Nightlife

Here's a little something to distract you from your turkey hangover. It takes him a few minutes to get warmed-up, but the Chocolate Boy Wonder is in his groove by "Get Money."

Wax Poetics Radio (04/08) - Mizell Brothers

Not a lot of mixing here(if any at all), but the music can't be beat. Perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon or night. Grab a beer and just cool-out.

Wax Poetics Radio (04/08) - Mizell Brothers (download)

On Track Volume 5 - Mixed by Kon and Amir

I've noticed a lot of new visitors to the blog so I thought I'd start posting some of the "premium" mixes on re-post Friday for those of you who missed these the first time around. I've tried to archive the mixes in as user-friendly method as blogspot permits. That being said, I know many of you just rely on the daily posts to keep-up with the mixes. So here ya go. Original post below.

Nobody digs deeper than these two, and nobody mixes the breaks like these two dudes. As someone commented yesterday, these two are the definition of hip hop.

On Track Volume 5 - Mixed by Kon and Amir (download)

Human Highlight Mix - Mixed by DJ Vinroc

This mix is golden, but it would be platinum if it was accompanied with a video highlight of Dominique's best dunks. Either way, if Vinroc is on the cut, Pipo is listening.

Human Highlight Mix - Mixed by DJ Vinroc (download)

1983 - Mixed by Omega:NYC

Excellent mix from my BlendingNations bretheren.

1983 - Mixed by Omega:NYC (download)


CANDYMAN - MARY JANE GIRLS
WHITELINES - FLASH & THE FURIOUS 5
OWNER OF A LONLEY HEART - YES
ROCK IT - HERBIE HANCOCK
LET'S STAY TOGETHER - TINA TURNER
LET'S DANCE - DAVID BOWIE
HIPS - MTUME
BABY BE MINE - MICHAEL JACKSON
TONIGHT - THE WHISPERS
YOU WON'T MISS LOVE - SHALAMAR
ENCORE - CHERYL LYNN
AIN'T NOBODY - CHAKA KHAN
ALL NIGHT LONG - LIONEL RICHIE
SHE'S LOOKING LIKE A HOBO - MALCOLM MCLAREN
WORLD'S FAMOUS - MALCOLM MCLAREN
DIN DA DA - GEORGE KRANZ
BILLIE JEAN - MICHAEL JACKSON
SWEET DREAMS - EURHYTHMICS
HOLIDAY - MADONNA
EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE - THE POLICE
ONE ON ONE - HALL & OATES
GET IN TOUCH - COLLAGE
A LITTLE SPICE - LOOSE ENDS
BETWEEN THE SHEETS - ISLEY BROTHERS
STAY WITH ME - DEBARGE
ANGEL - ANITA BAKER

DJ Melo-D Mixing at Freedom of Beats

Many of you who live outside of the L.A. area and have never heard Melo-D on the radio may not have a full appreciation for how smooth he is on the cut. This video doesn't do him justice, but if you go to the 2 minute mark and watch him cut-up the Red you'll get a taste of how nice he can be.

Dr. Dre Interview from Rhyme & Reason

Here is a very interesting interview originally recorded in 1997 for the Rhyme and Reason documentary. Only about 10 minutes of this 1 hour interview was included in the actual movie. 12 years later, it's fun to see whether Dre's thoughts on the future of hip hop actually came to fruition. On a related side note, I don't care if Detox (assuming it actually is released) has the greatest beats since slice bread, if Dre comes out as a dude in his 40's still rapping about 40's and blunts, sh*t will be wiggidy wack.

RJD2's Home Studio

Some more studio porn for your listening pleasure (no the kind made in the San Fernando Valley)

Folgers Blends - Mixed by Pipomixes & Omega:NYC

Several months back, my man Omega:NYC copped Taster's Choice 4 and sent a copy of this very hard to find mix my way. I've always been a fan of the Taster's Choice series, but I especially liked volume 4 because it focused on classic hip hop tracks that aren't your run of the mill cuts that you hear on every golden era mix. So in the spirit of Taster's Choice 4, we decided to pick-up where J.Rocc left-off with our own mix of classics that many of us forgot even existed. This isn't a "best of" the golden era mix because many of the songs on the mix aren't from the golden era. Instead, it is more of a "best of" joints that you slept-on or forgot about mix. As many of you are aware, the mix was initially titled Taster's Choice 4.5. But, as many of you also know, that title didn't go over very well. So, the title was appropriately changed to Folgers Blends. As with all of my mixes, a lot of time and thought went into crafting this effort. Please enjoy. Omega's explanation of the mix is below.

"This mix is for true heads that like hip hop and for all of those who miss that boom bap. The last track means the most to me because black baseball is just like hip hop. the greatest ones to ever do this seldom have their story told... peace to J-Rocc"

omega nyc

Folgers Blends - Mixed by Pipomixes & Omega:NYC (download)

Cee-lo - Evening News
Gang Starr - Speak Ya Clout
Group Home - Up Against the Wall
Mr. Complex - Visualize Spinna Rmx
J-Live - The Day I Fell Off
J-Live - Timeless
Large Pro - Sun
Large Pro - The LP
Charizma - Methods
Charizma - Methods Rmx
Charizma - World Premiere
Dr. Dre - Chronic Intro
NWA - Alwayzintosomethin'
Eazy-E - Still Talkin'
Eazy-E - Boyz'n'Hood
Eazy-E - Nobody Move
Prodigy - Keep it Thorough
Mobb Deep - God Pt. 3
Raekwon - State of Grace
Busta Rhymes - The Heist
Defari - Focused Daily
Slum Village - Raise it Up
Slum Village - Conant Gardens
Slum Village - 2U4U
Keith Murray - The Rhyme Rmx
Nas - Life's a Bitch Buckwild Rmx
AZ - Your World Don't Stop Buckwild Rmx
Alkoholiks - Damn! Buckwild Rmx
Self Scientific - Do for Self
Self Scientific - Opposition
Ghostface - Celebrate
Ghostface - The Sun
Slick Rick - Behind Bars Warren G Rmx
slick rick - sittin' in my car
grand daddy i.u. - something new
ll cool j - back seat of my jeep
l.o.t.u.g. - psycho
special ed - ready to attack
black sheep - flavor of the month
digable planets - rebirth of slick
a.t.c.q. - hot sex
y.z. - return of the holy one
trends of culture - who got my back
organized konfusion - bring it on buckwild remix
cella dwellas - we got it hemmed
bush babies - we run this
jungle brothers - how ya want it
ultramagnetic mc's - the saga of dandy, the devil and day

Shafiq Husayn Home and Home Studio Tour

You may come to this blog for the mixes, but I blog to post videos of home studios. Well, not really. But all of you should know by now how much I love a studio tour, especially one that includes a portable record player in the kitchen.

Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka EPK III from Plug Research on Vimeo.

Stretch Armstrong Interview

Very good interview with Stretch Armstrong taking a trip to Columbia University to reminisce on his first meeting with Bobbito and hosting their radio show on WKCR. Amstrong reflects on some memorable moments of interactions with artists such as Nas, Kool G Rap, Big Pun and more.

Live at the Roadium (1987) - Mixed by Dr. Dre

I can't thank my man Dave the Dope Fiend enough for sending this gem my way. Before NWA, before Eazy-E, before the Ice Cube beef, before Chronic, before.... you get the point. Before it all, Dr. Dre was just one dope-ass deejay. Listen and enjoy.

Live at the Roadium (1987) - Mixed by Dr. Dre (download)