Pipomixes: January 2010

What's In My Bag Feat. Gaslamp Killer

"It's an amazing time in the human history." - That kind of passion about music inspires me.

DJ 3rd Rail - Underground Railroal Mix Show

For those of you who hold a special place in your hearts for the deejays who do their sets without a laptop.

A little more mixing for the deejay soul.

J. Rocc in Japan 2009

Part II

Hip Hop Classics Vol. 3 - Mixed by Lord Finesse

Wow! I can't believe I waited so long to re-post this classic.

Hip Hop Classics Vol. 3 - Mixed by Lord Finesse (download)
01. Tragedy - Intelligent Hoodlum
02. Big Daddy Kane - Something Funky
03. LL Cool J - 1-900-LL Cool J
04. Main Source - Friendly Game Of Baseball
05. Kool G Rap - Truly Yours
06. Craig G - Droppin Science
07. Antoinette - I Got An Attitude
08. MC Lyte - Shut The Fuck Up
09. Original Concept - Knowledge Me
10. Mantronix - Fresh Is The Word
11. T La Rock - Breakdown
12. T La Rock - It's Yours
13. Fearless Four - F-4000
14. Cold Krush Bros. - Fresh, Wild, Fly & Bold
15. T. Ski Valley - Catch The Beat
16. Spoonie Gee - Spoonie Is Back
17. Waterbed Kev - All Night Long
18. Grandmaster Flash & Furious 5 - The Message
19. Fab 5 Freddy - Change The Beat
20. Doug E Fresh - The Original Human Beat Box
21. The B Boys - Girls
22. Davy DMX - One For The Trouble
23. Intro
24. Kraftwork - Trans Europe Express
25. Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock
26. Man Parrish - Hip Hop Be Bop
27. Kraftwork - Numbers
28. Run DMC - Together Forever
29. Masters Of Ceremony - Dynamite
30. Kool G Rap - It's A Demo
31. Public Enemy - Don't Believe The Hype
32. Public Enemy - Rebel Without A Pause
33. Public Enemy - Terminator X On The Edge Of Panic
34. Big Daddy Kane - Mortal Combat
35. Markey Fresh - Mack Of Rap
36. Jesse West - No Prisoners
37. Grand Puba - Step To The Rear
38. Big Daddy Kane - Young, Gifted & Black
39. Tribe Called Quest - Butter
40. Gangstarr - Gotta Get Over (Remix)

Here Ya Go: Pipo's Record Collection and Studio Pics

A couple of weeks ago a few of you requested that I post some pics of my record collection and home "studio." My wife and I live in a two bedroom condo where the second bedroom is primarily used for my music. Originally, the second bedroom was called The Cave because I was the only one making use of this space. Below are some old pics of The Cave that capture most of my record collection at the time (circa 2005)

A couple of years ago, three things happened that changed the original "Cave" setup. First, my propensity to buy records was driving me broke and sucking up the little space we had in our 1000 sq. foot condo. Second, I bought Torq and figured that I could cut my record collection in half (because it mostly consisted of doubles) by digitizing my vinyl and storing my doubles at my parents' house. Third (and most importantly), my wife got hip to the game and began wondering out-loud why she didn't have her own "Cave." In the interest of making a happy home, I halved my record collection and did some remodeling to make the second bedroom a little more wife friendly. Below are some pics of what is now called The Studio.

Below, is one last pic of what the Studio will look like if Pipo doesn't figure out how to get into a home with a third bedroom within the next year or two.

In the Rain - Mixed by DJ Steve1der

We are just beginning to dry-off from a week of straight rain here in socal. For us, that's the equivalent of some apocalyptic event. In the spirit of all that rain, I found this wonderful "rain" themed mix by DJ Steve1der on his soundcloud site.

In the Rain - Mixed by DJ Steve1der (download)

Babu Live at the Do-Over (9/13/09)

Some video footage from Babu's live Do-Over set from a few months back. In seeing many deejays play Truth Hurts' "Addictive" (myself included), I've come to the conclusion that everybody seems to have the same "sexy" dance when that song plays (see the 2:39 mark).

Grandmaster Flash Interview from 1986

Great video flashback from 1986 where Grandmaster Flash explains the craft of DJ‘ing and the origin of MC’ing while going to work on Bob James’ “Take Me To The Mardi Gras.”

Via Cratekings

Wake Up Show Mos Def Tribute Mix - Mixed by DJ Raichous

A few months ago I was in the early stages of working on a Mos Def mix. One Sunday night I heard this mix while listening to the World Famous Wake Up Show and decided that I should begin to work on something else.

Wake Up Show Mos Def Tribute Mix - Mixed by DJ Raichous (download)

Say Brother: A Collection of Songs - Mixed by Jared from the SoundLibrary NYC

I got tell you all, I started this blog just so that I'd have an outlet to post my own mixes. Along the way, I thought it would be a good idea to post other people's mixes in order to generate traffic so that that there would be visitors actually frequenting the blog when I got around to posting my own mixes. Two years later, the basic concept of the blog remains the same though the blog has taken on a life of its own as the number of visitors frequenting the site has increased. Now, it has almost gotten to the point where I feel that the blog is performing some sort of public service. It is very rewarding to read all of your complimentary comments and emails about the blog. With that said, one of the perks of hosting this blog is that many of you have been very generous in sharing with me your favorite mixes. Today's mix is one of those gems that I would have never heard if not for the generosity of one of you. Apparently, only 200 copies of this mix were generated. All you record nerds will especially enjoy this one. Have a great week.

Say Brother: A Collection of Songs - Mixed by Jared from the SoundLibrary NYC (download)

Kev Brown Making a Beat a Fat Beats L.A.

I never get tired of watching guys like Kev Brown make beats.

DJ Scratch James Brown Mix

Not much video here, but the audio is definitely worth your time.

JAMES BROWN MIX PART 1

DJ SCRATCH RADIO (PODCAST)

Copyright Criminals Documentary

Here is the excellent documentary for those of you who missed the airing of Copyright Criminals this week. You can watch it in six pieces on this site, or you can watch it without interruption at the pbs site here.

Part II

Part III

Part IV

Part V

Part VI

Fresh to Def - Mixed by Paul Nice

Re-post. Some of you may remember that the original post was cut short, so...

Fresh to Def - Mixed by Paul Nice (download)

Funk & Rock & Soul Mix - Mixed by J. Rocc

Found this gem of a mix on J.Rocc's soundcloud site. Enjoy.

Funk & Rock & Soul Mix - Mixed by J. Rocc (download)

Ski Beatz Making a Beat with Ableton Live

I hope Ableton Live is paying Ski Beatz well because these videos are flooding the net. In any event, it is always fun to see one of the greats making a beat (and getting a glimpse at their home studio never hurts).

Once Around the Block with DJ Amir

Cool video from SpineTV with DJ Amir showing some of his favorite record spots in the Lower Eastside.

Shitala Indian Disco Funk Thrillers - Mixed by DJ Smokestack

All sorts of Bollywood Breaks here mixed together in a really funky, frenetic sort of way. The mix compiles a range of rare albums purchased by DJ Smokestack on a trip through India in the summer of 2007.

Shitala Indian Disco Funk Thrillers - Mixed by DJ Smokestack (download)

Wake Up Show Nas Tribute Mix - Mixed by DJ Dstrukt

I love listening to the WUS on a Sunday night and closing out the weekend with a mix like this.

Wake Up Show Nas Tribute Mix - Mixed by DJ Dstrukt (download)

Skillz Presents Hip Hop Confessions with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Kwame

I haven't been the biggest fan of this series, but this episode is worth a watch.

Skillz Presents: Hip Hop Confessions feat. Jazzy Jeff & Kwame from LowKey on Vimeo.

DJ Amir Interview

DJ Amir discusses the challenges of being the label head at Wax Poetics, the hazards of crate diggin', and the breadth of his record collection.

WaxPoetics Records - Interview Amir Abdullah (Kon&Amir) from alex deforce on Vimeo.

Teddy P Tribute - Mixed by DJ Wonder

RIP Teddy P.

Teddy P Tribute - Mixed by DJ Wonder (download)

1. Wake Up Everybody- Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
2. Love T.K.O.- Teddy Pendergrass
3. Back in the Day(Rmx)- Ahmad
4. Can I Kill It- Compton’s Most Wanted
5. Come With Me- Teddy Pendergrass
6. Sherm Stick- Jayo Felony
7. Summer Time- Dead Prez
8. You Know How to Make Me Feel So Good- Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
9. Rainy Dayz (Rmx)- Raekwon
10. Pachanga – Fabolous
11. I Miss You- Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
12. This Can’t Be Life- Jay-Z
13. Close the Door- Teddy Pendergrass
14. Gift Lifted (Eric Sermon Remix)- Keith Murray
15. In the PJs- Big Daddy Kane
16. Hope That We Can Be Together Soon- Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
17. When Somebody Loves You Back- Teddy Pendergrass
18. Feels So Good- Cam’ron/Usher
19. Can’t We Try- Teddy Pendergrass
20. Camay- Ghostface Killah/Raekwon/Cappadonna
21. Easy, Easy, Got to Take it Easy- Teddy Pendergrass
22. Not Enough- Little Brother
23. And If I Had- Teddy Pendergrass
24. Devil’s Pie- D’Angelo
25. Cradle to the Grave- Mobb Deep

Courtesy DJ Wonder

Soliloquy of GangStarr - Mixed by Pipomixes

I thought I'd go with one of my own (it is my blog after all) for this week's re-post. Below is my description of the mix.

Making a GangStarr mix is a lot like making a pizza. It's difficult to royally screw up, but it's very easy to make it bland and forgettable. On the other hand, if you can make a great pizza there is nothing better in the world to eat. In creating this GangStarr mix, I am well aware that I am kinda, sorta, reinventing the wheel here. However, you may notice that there are countless Best of Primo mixes, but not many mixes devoted just to GangStarr. Anybody who is a Primo fan knows that he saved his best beats for the GangStarr albums. Enter, the whole theme of the mix. With this mix, I wanted to do exactly what the title suggests, create a soliloquy of GangStarr beats with a few Guru verses thrown-in here and there. In other words, shine a light on Primo's GangStarr production without boring an audience that is very familiar with the music, but still entertain that same audience with the quality of the mix.
With 31 tracks squeezed into just 33 minutes, the mix is a potent blend of 90% of the essential GangStarr tracks (I'll leave 10% for all of you to moan and groan about). While listening to the mix, I challenge you to think of any Hip Hop act who could fill 33 minutes (with 31 tracks no less) with the same level of quality music.

Soliloquy of GangStarr - Mixed by Pipomixes (download)

You'll Ready For GangStarr (intro)
Alongwaytogo
Natural
Work
Flip the Script
Take it Personal
Tons of Guns
Next Time
Brainstorm
Full Clip
JFK 2 LAX
Credit is Due
Chaos
Code of the Streets
What I'm Here 4
Discipline
Step 2 the Arena
You Know My Steez
Mass Appeal
Illest Brother
2 Deep
Now You're Mine
Who's Gonna Take the Weight
Just to Get a Rep
DWYK
Betrayal
Robbin Hood Theory
Above the Clouds
Ex Girl to Next Girl
All 4 the Cash
Memory of

DJ Revolution Performing Live in Wien, Austria

Part II

Part III

Copyright Criminals Documentary on PBS

I've always been a big fan of PBS, but this doc is going to cause me to up my annual donation. This documentary film examines a variety of issues dealing with copyright law. Copyright Criminals will air on PBS Wednesday, January 20th. Check out the trailer and sampling timeline from the PBS site below.

Sampling Timeline on Dipity.

No Ideas Original - Mixed by DJ Soul

DJ Soul brings you a 70 minute mix made up of the illest samples of 2009. If DJ Soul is behind it, than it's a must listen.

No Ideas Original - Mixed by DJ Soul (download)

Courtesy DJ Soul

Another Roses - Mixed by DJ Mitsu

If you liked this mix, than you'll certainly like this one.

Another Roses - Mixed by DJ Mitsu (download)

Downtown Raw Funk & Soul 45's - Mixed by DJ Prestige

Very smooth and well executed mix. Below is DJ Prestige's description of the mix.

This mix has a bunch of stuff I dug up in the UK and in Asbury Park, at the Spot, and a few reissues and redits that I really enjoy and haven’t included on a mix yet. The mix starts off with a Modern Funk monster from Australia, and has everything from UK Library music, Disco Soul, Northern Soul, gritty Funk, and some Sweet Soul to round it off. You may recognize some voices on there as well in between tracks, I dug up a few oldies from some guest mixes I did years ago. Please enjoy this mix, and if you dig it, pass it on. It clocks in around 42 minutes.

Downtown Raw Funk & Soul 45's - Mixed by DJ Prestige (download)

Intro
The Putbacks – Diamond Cutter/ Hope Street
Albert Jones – Vida Blue/ Tri-City Recording Company
Eddie Bo – If It’s Good To You (It’s Good For You)/ Scram
Jo Ann Garrett – I’m A Now Girl (Do It Now)/ Duo Records
Little Carl Carlton – Competition Ain’t Nothin’/ Back Beat
Herbie Hancock – Bringing Down the Birds (B-Boy Edit)/ MGM
Studio G’s Beat Group – Movin’/ Licorice Soul
LJ Waiters & the Electrifiers – If You Ain’t Gettin’ Your Thing/ La Shawn
Barbara St. Clair – Teacherman/ Soul 7
Willie Gresham and the Free Food Ticket – Step By Step/ Majesty
Sarah Webster Fabio – Sweet Songs/ Tramp Records
The Highlighters – Lulu/ Chess
Mayer Hawthorne and the County – Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out/ Stones Throw
The Messengers – California Soul/ Soul
Outro by Mike G of the Jungle Brothers

Courtesy Flea Market Funk

Funk Master Flex XMAS Break Mix

Need a break mix? Just watch and listen.

Mos Def in Studio

Interesting interview with Mos Def discussing his musical philosophy and how the instrumental album is the future of hip hop.

J. Rocc's Vinyl Collection

Saturday morning vinyl porn part 2.

Vinyl Junkies

Some vinyl porn for a Saturday morning.

Bittersweet - Mixed by DJ Neil Armstrong

Since some of you were less than satisfied with the Neil Armstrong post from earlier in the week, I thought I'd use this re-post Friday to post a Neil Armstrong mix that is more critically acclaimed.

Bittersweet - Mixed by DJ Neil Armstrong (zshare download)

A Decade of Flying Lotus - Mixed by Gaslamp Killer

An excellent mix of mostly unheard Flying Lotus beats. This mix was posted via Brainfeeder over the holiday break so I thought I'd post it in case any of you missed it. This is a must listen even if you're not a hardcore Flylo fan (which would include me).

In an unrelated note, how is limelinx working for all of you? In case you're wondering, I opted away from usershare because it deletes files after 30 days instead of 60.

A Decade of Flying Lotus - Mixed by Gaslamp Killer (download)

Dusty Fingers The Mix CD - Mixed by Danny Dan the Beat Man

Every deejay (and most beatmakers) has at least one copy of Dusty Fingers. The Dusty Fingers series is similar to Ultimate Beats and Breaks, except that Dusty Fingers LP's consist of rarer and less conventional breaks than UBB. All sorts of speculation and rumors have surround the Dusty Fingers series in attempt to uncover the culprits behind the issuing of these records. Personally, I'm still not convinced that Diamond D isn't behind these records. In any event, this mix is without a doubt a must listen. Enjoy.

Dusty Fingers The Mix CD - Mixed by Danny Dan the Beat Man (download)

Live Gaslamp Killer Set

I've heard a lot of Gaslamp Killer, but I've never really been able to see or listen to any of his mixes. If this video is an indication, dude deserves props.

Leisure Mixtape Contest

Welcome back all you holiday vacationing bums. Pipomixes.blogspot and Tucker & Bloom have joined forces to hold a leisure mixtape contests. This is a wonderful opportunity for all you bedroom deejays who want to get your name out and your mixes heard. The contest winner will receive one North to South Messenger bag (see below) worth $250 and have their mix distributed with Tucker & Bloom purchases. Contest rules below.

Contest Rules

- Mix must have a Brazilian, jazz, or soul oriented theme.
- Mix should not exceed 40 minutes in time
- A drop or two is cool, but excessive drops are a no go
- Mix must be submitted as one large mp3 file (along with cover art) through some third party host site like zshare, rapidshare, etc.
- Top 3 mixes will be selected by a panel of judges and then posted on pipomixes.blogspot.com and put to an online vote to determine the winner.
- The winner will receive one North to South Messenger bag worth $250, and have their mix distributed with Tucker & Bloom purchases.
- The runner up will receive a t-shirt and a %40 off coupon for any Tucker & Bloom bag. The runner up mix will be available for download on the Tucker & Bloom site.
- All mixes must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm (pst) on February 1, 2010.

Mixes should be submitted to pipomixes@yahoo.com with "Mixtape Contest" in the subject heading.