Time for Some Hip Hop - Mixed by DJ BBFamous

The soundtrack to my Friday night.

Bruhman : Intro
Show Biz & A.G.: Next Level
Redman: It's Like that ft K Solo
O.C.: Times Up
Krs One: Outta Here
Black Moon: How Many Mc's
Wu Tang Clan: Shadow boxing
Alkaholiks: Last call
Das Efx: Hard Like a Criminal
Big L: Ebonics
Notorious B.I.G.: Gimme the Loot
CNN: Blood Money Part II
Ol Dirty Bastard: Drunken Master
Nine: Any Emcee
Nature: Fire
Smif n' Wesson: P.N.C ( Partners in Crime)
Common Sense: Soul By the Pound
Skillz: The Nod Factor
Keith Murray: The Most Beautiful thing in the world
Lost Boys: Life Styles of the Rich & Shameless
Jay Z: Friend Or Foe 98'
Craig Mack: Get Down
L.L.Cool J: The Ripper Strikes
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D-Styles at the Armory

I don't normally post scratch routines, but this is just way too clean to ignore.

D-Styles on The MALfunkTION Radio

The audio isn't great (it's not horrible either), but the mix is worth grinding through.

Kenny Dope in Studio

If you tilt your head sideways you can get a pretty good look at Kenny Dope's studio.

Guru Tribute - Mixed by DJ Platurn & Joe Quixx

I wouldn't post another Guru tribute mix unless I thought it was worth your listen.  Guru gets the Oakland Fader treatment that incorporates some Gangstarr classics, some breaks, and that smoothed-out monotone flow.

Today marks a year since the passing of one of the illest voices in Hip-Hop, Guru of the almight Gang Starr posse. We pay homage to him with an episode filled with some choice cuts from past and present along with some of our favorite Gang Starr beats and breaks. His voice and cadence was classic and fit Premier's production like no other. He will be sorely missed." RIP GURU -- GANG STARR FOREVER!

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Making of a Classic - Mobb Deep's "The Infamous"

Bored at work? Trying to kill 30 minutes? Need some musical inspiration? This track by track interview of Havoc and Prodigy should help you get through the day.    Read HERE.

Sade's Best Volume 1 - Mixed by DJ Styles

Some baby making music to get you through "hump" day.  Yeah, I know that was mad corny.

I made this mixtape back in 1994 on a cassette tape using real vinyl records. This mix has served me well through the years and may have been the soundtrack to my son's conception. 
Be sure to click "like" if you like or download my mix.

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The Talib Kweli Mini-Mix - Mixed by Trackstar

To be honest, I haven't been checkin' for Kweli since the Reflection Eternal album. I'm not really sure why because it's not like he's really fallin' off. In any event, this mix is proof positive that I've been sleeping on some quality music right here.

Easter Eggs - Mixed by ByzeOne

I usually save my reggae for the weekend, but I'm feelin' a little laid back on this Monday morning so here goes nothing...

Reggae Mix * It's not the cleanest mix but it doesn't suck either.

Soliloquy of GangStarr - Mixed by Pipomixes (*Sticky*)

Yup, it's been a year since Guru passed away. Originally released by in 2008, I'm re-posting this mix to commemorate Guru's passing. Though the original description of the mix has little to do with Guru's death, I thought I'd include it just to give the mix a little context.

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.

Message from Rob Swift: Trust Your Ear

Here's a very thoughtful essay written to upcoming deejays by Rob Swift.

Remember asking me about Traktor? - In layman's terms, Traktor is a software that bypasses vinyl and allows one to DJ straight off a laptop. It's similar to Rane's Serato Scratch Live. - As I proceeded to crush the dance floor with the help of my Serato Scratch Live, my weapon of choice, YOU made it a point to visit me in the DJ booth and proceeded to ask "Hey, ever used Traktor?" I said "no". YOU then encouraged me to try it out. I asked "why?" Your response was (and I'm paraphrasing) "because Traktor is so ill. It lets you mix by seeing wave forms. So you can basically line everything up perfectly with no fuck ups. It's amazing." Perplexed by your reasoning as to what makes Traktor so ill I asked "YOU don't mix by ear?" and your response was "With Traktor you don't need to. It's just much easier." 

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Life of Being a DJ Featuring DJ Revolution

If you don't follow Rev's twitter than you probably don't know that he is in the process of moving (more importantly, breaking down that beautiful homemade studio).  Not the most exciting thing in the world.  But, I thought a lot of you deejays would identify with the struggle (emotional and physical) of moving all of your gear (especially vinyl heads).  Always tough to rewire everything just right, organize all your gear in a new room, move all them records, clean up all the dust, deal with issues with new electrical wiring, the list goes on and on.  More pics after the jump if you're interested.

Rythmic Magic Patriot - Mixed by Hugo Mendez

Treat for the Saturday faithful.

"Rhythmagic Partout" mix by Hugo Mendez by Wax Poetics

D&D Studios

A quick inside look at the legendary D&D Studios from 2001.

Start of Ur Ending

MOBB DEEP "Start of Ur Ending" from Q-Butta on Vimeo.

First segment of a documentary covering the reunion of Mobb Deep. P gets very candid about the current music that he enjoys.

Skyway Sounds (1988) - Mixed by Jazzy Jim

I randomly found this mix just snooping around mixcrate.  This mix has that lovely 4-track sound.  Highly Recommended.

Skyway Sounds was a legendary DJ crew out of San Jose, CA, and this mix was put together in 1988 by their legendary DJ Jazzy Jim.
I found this cassette and transferred it to mp3, so the sound quality isn't great, but the skills more than make up for it.

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Relics - Mixed by Nostalgia

Sorry folks, no download on this one (at least not the conventional kind). All sorts of wonderful London based jazz mixed together on this bad boy. Description of the mix below.

Ben Lamdin (aka Nostalgia 77) has a nice mix of tunes from some of the prominent artists in the underground London jazz scene; it’s a timely mix with our Jazz Issue on the horizon. Relics features tracks from his own label, Impossible Ark, as well as Babel, Loop, Grundle, and Ninja Tune, providing an cross section of the sounds of contemporary jazz in London including a couple unreleased gems such as “Dandelions” by Kaz Simmons and “Elephants” by the Skeletons.

Sample Breaks Part III - Mixed by DJ Hudson

A well crafted 30 minute break mix by DJ Hudson. Below is his description of the mix.

I like buying and listening to old records and a lot of them have nice bits that have been sampled on hip hop records so here's a mix I did one day which has a lot of these nice bits that have been used (along with some nice bits that haven't been used but could be). Feel free to leave comments and what not. Enjoy!!

Fact Mix 238 - Mixed by J. Rocc

Not a typical J. Rocc mix, but a J. Rocc mix nonetheless.

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The Humble Magnificent - Mixed by Fruitman

Very smooth mix of Edan classics. I think it's been a good 7-8 years since I last listened to Edan. Based on what I heard on this mix I'm not really sure why I stop peeping for him because his beats are right up my alley.

DJ Scratch & DJ Spinna DJ Carousel

Watch and enjoy.

DJ Revolution at Fat Beats

Here's a nice all vinyl set that I hadn't seen before from the closing of Fat Beats L.A.

Mustache Soul - Mixed by Thes One

I just discovered Thes One's PL70 site the other day and found all sorts of gems. Thes is pretty smooth on the mix. I can't say I'm surprised given that most dope producers were also dope deejays in another lifetime. Below is the description of the mix.

Mustache Soul delves deep into the bizarre world of outsider drum machine soul from the late 70′s and early 1980′s. A mix by Thes One, all songs were taken from original vinyl pressings and the mix is an even hour of full curl power. And no, he can’t tell you what track number x is. The secret of the mustache is remaining tight lipped.

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Evil Dee & DJ Spinna Talk Public Enemy

The clear inspiration that Evil Dee and Spinna draw from Pubic Enemy is contagious.

Way Out - DJ Day

Perfect mix for a spring day. Description of the mix below.

It’s spring again, the world is falling apart and we could all use some “feel good” music, which is why I put this together for you, for free. I hope you enjoy it. – Dj Day.

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Outkast Megamix - Mixed by DJ Tony Tone

Mix I made back in September of 2009.
These are all O.G. OUTKAST songs. I did my best to stay away from pre-made edits or mashups. (unless made by me). Everything on this mix is 100 % me (blends/cuts/juggles). Enjoy :)

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New Jack Swing #1 - Mixed by DJ Anonymous

I can't help hearing all these new jack swing mixes and feeling like I'm at an 8th grade dance all over again. Only thing missing is Guns N Roses' "November Rain" being played for a slow song. But, I guess that wouldn't be very new jack swingy.

N.E. Intro
After 7: I Can't Stop
After 7: I Can't Stop Remix
Samuelle: So You Like What You See
Ralph Tresvant: Sensitivity
Jody Watley featuring Eric B & Rakim: Friends
Christopher Williams: Every Little Thing Remix
Intro: Love Thang
Today: Him Or Me
Guy: Groove Me
Teddy Riley featuring Tammy Lucas: Is It Good To You?
TLC: Get It Up
Johnny Gill: Rub You The Right Way
Bobby Brown: Humpin Around
Mint Condition: Are You Free?
Keisha Jackson: Hot Little Love Affair
Al B Sure featuring Slick Rick: If I'm Not Your Lover
Basic Black: What Ever It Takes
Colin England: I Got What You Need
Teddy Riley featuring Guy: My Fantasy
Bel Biv Devoe: Poison
4-Fun: You Can't Play Me
Johnny Kemp: Just Got Paid
Boyz II Men: Motownphilly
Today: I Got The Feeling

Hittin' That Ass Off (1995) - DJ Stickem

Hip Hop and R&B mixtape recorded back in 1995. Check the playlist:


1) Raekwon - Ice Cream
2) Kool G Rap & Nas - Fast Life
3) Method Man & Redman - How High
4) Blahzay Blahzay - Danger
5) Das EFX - Real Hip Hop
6) 8 Off The Assasin - Ghetto Girl
7) Boyz II Men Ft. Erick Sermon & Keith Murray - Vibin'
8) Mary J. Blige ft. Smif-N-Wessun - I Love You
9) KRS-One - MC's Act Like They Don't Know
10) Mariah Carey ft. ODB - Fantasy
11) Little Shawn - Dom Perignon
12) Fat Joe - Success
13) Naughty By Nature - Clap Ya Hands
14) Keith Murray - Dip Dip Da
15) Jodeci ft. Raekwon- Freak-N-You
16) Monifah ft. Heavy D & Herb McGruff - I Miss You
17) Mary J. Blige ft. LL Cool J - All Night Long
18) Luniz - I Got 5 On It
19) Special Ed - Lyrics
20) Kool G Rap - It's a Shame
21) Kaotic Style - Get in Where You Fit In
22) Funkmaster Flex & The Ghetto Celebs - Safe Sex, No Freaks
23) Crooklyn Clan - NYS Anthem
24) Q-Tip - ?????
25) Raekwon - Incarcerated Scarfaces
26) Crooklyn Dodgers - Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers
27) Groove Theory - Tell Me

Rainy Nights Mix - Mixed by DJ JS-1

Perfect mix for a mellow Friday night.

You can find more JS-1 mixes here.

DJ JS-1 Live on Street FM (7/6/09)

As you all can see, I've stumbled onto some videos of JS-1's break sets.

Disco #5 - Mixed by DJ Anonymous

The Quick: One Light In A Blackout
Helen: Zanzibar (Afro Mix)
Pink Rhythm: Melodies Of Love
Ingram: DJ's Delight
Joy: I Need Your Love (Remix)
Feelabelia: Reach Out
Wally Badarou: Endless Race
Jine: Take It To The House
ESG: Moody (Remix)
Jimmy Briscoe: Into The Milky Way
Carly Simon: Tranquillo (Melt My Heart)
Dave Grusin: Count Down
Azoto: Anytime Or Place
Neon: Skydiver
Prince: Sexy Dancer (Mad Mix)
Guy Cuevas: Obsession (Francois Kevorkian Mix)
Inspiration: Mika Snickars, Daniel Wang, DJ Pirkka, Eli Escobar, HKI nightlife, AKB, all the DJ pioneers of the past / Cover: Pablo Steffa

DJ JS-1 Break Set on Halftime Radio Show

Excellent break set from JS-1 dating back to March 09.

Soul Assassins Radio (4/4/11)

The dj sets start with Mr. Choc, then C-Minus with one of his rock sets, and DJ JS-1 in the end. Part II of the show after the jump.

Disco e Cultura Volume 4 - Mixed by DJ Nuts

You really can't go wrong with Brasil's finest.

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Unwind Volume 1: The Afrosoul Journey - Mixed by DJ Mpenzi

I think the tracklist does a pretty good job of describing the mix here.

Femi Intro / U Gonna Change (Yoruba Soul) - DJ Spinna Ft Heavy
April - Osunlade
Hold It Down - 4Hero Ft Lady Alma
Two Phish - Osunlade
When_You_Find - Tortured Soul
So Good Today (Yoruba Suite) - Ben Westbeech
Free To Fly (Afro Disco Drum Circle Mix) - Malena Perez
Tired Lil One (Yoruba Soul) - Bah Samba
Bondade E Maldade - Cesaria Evora
Momma's Groove - Osunlade
Another Day (Yoruba Soul) - Fertile Ground
Cantos A Ochun Et Oya (Re-Worked) - Osunlade
I Might Do Something Wrong - Tortured Soul
Beng Beng Beng - Femi Kuti
For Your Love (Casamena Living Room Remix) - Stevie Wonder
Jeware - Frank Rogers
Future Paradise (Fresco/Plug Label) - Yosaku
Tibet On It - Chicago Afrobeat Project

J.-Rocc vs.J-Mann

Previously, on some Japan only ish. Now, on some internet only ish. In a related note, I just received my copy of J. Rocc's Some Cold Rock Stuf album. The album is absolute fire. The way Dilla made an album that sounded like a mixtape with Donuts, J. Rocc made a mixtape (though it's all original production) sound like an album. Hope that makes sense. Cop it here.

Vera Pelle - Mixed by DJ Fonzie

The Unknown Edition - Mixed by Duccio

If you like this mix, then you'll love this one.

Spread Love - Mixed by DJ Apollo

Welcome back everybody!  Perfect mix to start the weekend.

This mix was recorded in the mid 90's, made for personal use only and was never released. This set was intended for easy listening, but can rock the dance floor as well. It's a collage of clever quick mixes, blends, cuts & acapella remixes, consisting of over 50 timeless classic tracks from hip hop to soul, funk, r&b and more.... a little something for everyone. Enjoy!

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