Soundcloud Update

It appears that the Soundcloud purges might be over.  With the recent Sony agreement, Soundcloud has now reached licensing deals with all the major labels.  I could be wrong, but I imagine the mix purges and take-downs might be over.  It now appears that the greatest threat to deejays and Soundcloud users is the company's financial viability.  Here are some articles to read.

Soundcloud Reaches Deal with Sony

Soundcloud Launches Subscription Service

Is Soundcloud Pro a Contender?

SoundCloud Go: An Audacious Answer to Spotify That’s Dying to Stand Out

Give Them What They Want: The 10-year mission to release J Dilla’s legendary lost solo album

I don't know Egon personally, but with the few interactions I've had with him he seems like a good, honest, dude.  The real interesting tidbit in this story is the possibility of the original (non-extended) version of Donuts being released.  Read the story HERE.

God Live Through (Tribute to Phife Dawg) - Mixed by DJ Melo-D

Melo uploaded his Phife tribute mix that premiered on J. Rocc's Adventures in Stereo to Mixcloud.  This mix is so good it's worthy of a second post in three days.  Highly Recommended.

Adventures in Stereo: 1 Year Anniversary (Melo-D Phife Tribute)

At the 36 minute mark you can hear Melo-D put an end to all Phife tributes.  Highly Recommended.

To listen to the mix:

1. Click HERE
2. Select "Adventures in Stereo" from the "All Show" drop-down
3. Play 3/28 episode

Quick, Rough (Phife) Mini-Mix - Mixed by DJ Yoda

Highly Recommended mini-mix.

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Phife Dawg Tribute Mix - Mixed by Hellee Hooper

Props to Hellee Hooper for being the first to circulate a Phife tribute mix, while making it sound like a mix months in the making.

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Tribe Roots - Mixed by SIMS SAMPLES

Rest in Peace Phife

J. Rocc Live at SXSW 2016

J. Rocc with a disgustingly good My World Premiere routine.

Rakim's Peter Piper Routine

The God MC might also be the God DJ.

Stolid Seal Mix - Mixed by Dandelion

Stellar mix that I Highly Recommend.

An hour long beat-tape bursting with irregular meters, wonky rhythms, bizarre voiceovers, mellotrons, moogs and musical madness.
Dandy dilettantes Sinjin and Julius preview tracks from the forthcoming "A Thousand Strands 1975-2015" album along with outtakes, mashups and reblended versions.
The Dandelion Set Stolid Seal Mix March 2016
00 Dandelion Set - Stolid intro (unreleased)
01 Hatfield & the North - Big John Wayne Socks Psychology on the Jaw (Virgin)
02 Raymond Guiot & Guy Pedersen - Rock Session (Ext) (Tele Music)
03 MF Doom - Dragon’s Blood (Shaman Works)
04 Chaquito - It’s Magic (edit) (Phillips)
05 Fuschia - Nothing Song (Ext) (Pegasus)
06 Biggabush - Cyclogyro (Lion Head)
07 Roger Roger - Frankenstein (Ext) (Crea Sound)_
08 Pink Floyd - Sysyphus (Ext) (Harvest)
09 62 Miles From Space - In This Bed (Edit) (62)
10 Javelin - Susie’s Cues (Luaka Bop)
11 Julian Rhind-Tutt/Julian Barrett/Broadcast - Stone Tape (Ext) (BBC Radio 4)
12 King Crimson - Epitaph (Ext) (Island)/Richard Burton - Under Milk Wood (Ext) (Argo)
13 Dandelion Set - Apocalypse Friday (Ext) (unreleased)
14 Dandelion Set feat. Alan Moore/The Who - Judy/Can't Explain (Buried Treasure/Track)
15 McDonald & Giles - Tomorrow's People (Ext) (Island)
16 DJ Adlib - U&I (Melting Pot)
17 D. Set - Son of Gardense (unreleased)
18 Stanley Clarke - Concerto for Jazz Rock Orchestra Part 1 (Atlantic)/Voiceover from Ex Machina
19 BiggaBush feat. reni - Spex (Instrumental) (unreleased)
20 Rod Freeman & the Blue Men - I Hear A New World (Ext) (RPM)
21 Nino Ferrer - Mao et Moa (Ext) (Riviera)
22 Fid Mella - Bo (Melting Pot)
23 Mike Tibbert - Sky Blue (Rush Hour)/Voiceover from Inherent Vice
24 D. Set - DDL Rev (unreleased)/Voiceover from the Abominable Dr. Phibes
25 yU - Fine (Mello Music)
26 Strawberry Alarm Clock - Birds in my Tree (Ext) (Uni Records)
27 Extr from Doctor Who Episode 1 (BBC TV)
28 Andy Votel - Little Bo Peep Part 3 (unknown)
29 Projection - Abstraction (Partners In Crime)
30 Daedalus - Impending Doom (Ninja Tune)
31 Anubian Lights - Walking Eagle (Eenie Meenie)
32 D. Set - Comic Flux History (Buried Treasure)
33 Lothar & the Hand People - Space Hymn (Ext) (Capitol)
34 Jack Arel & Pierre DuTour - Top Rally (Chappell)
35 Bruno Spoerri - The Race (ext) (Finders Keepers)
36 Zappa/Mothers - Uncle Meat (Main Title Theme) (Ext). (Bizarre)
37 D. Set - Bloom (Buried Treasure)
38 Inna Pivars - Snowing
39 Johnny Pearson - Product Efficiency re-edit (KPM)
40 Janko Nilovic - Shaking Pop (Editions Montparnasse 2000)
41 Stringtronics - Safari Park (re-edit) (Peer International Library)
42 Keith Mansfield - Crash Course (Waiwan re-edit) (Strut)

10 Years After - Mixed by Act Like You Know

This mix was on loop all weekend long and helped soften the blow of my now, completely worthless NCAA bracket.

It's been 10 years since James Yancey passed. When I initially started compiling this mix, it only consisted of tracks from Flying Lotus's "Brainfeeder" label. But I then began to think that all of those artists were heavily influenced by Jay Dee's style. So, long story short, what you have within these 50 minutes are some Dilla tracks, and mostly tracks from artists from the Brainfeeder label and from those who are affiliated with it and without a doubt have been influenced by Dilla's style in the past 10 years. Joints featuring and beats produced by Knxwledge, Thundercat, Flying Lotus, Shafiq Husayn, TUAMIE, Ras G, and more. Turn it up.....
1. The Introduction
2. Give 'Em What They Want (Instrumental)
3. Light My Fire
4. Eve
5. Track 32
6. Getting There (Feat. Niki Randa)
7. Smoof
8. TakeItBackMedli
9. Me
10. Crushin (Original Wajeed Instrumental)
11. Link Up
12. Oxtopus
13. Track 05
14. Natural Cut Fries (Remix)
15. Stay Strapped (Electric Piano Solo Sample Flip)
16. Bells
17. Them Changes
18. Alternate Intro
19. Untitled 05 (09.21.14)
20. mydesire[fortwin][vanuys]
21. Beanie Knxwledge
22. Between Villains
23. Where Am I
24. G Spot Connection
25. For 4ever
26. Rude
27. Track 35
28. Fall In Love (Flying Lotus Remix)
29. Dream To Me

The Wedding Mixer 3 - Mixed by DJ Rhettmatic

The best of the three Wedding Mixer volumes IMO.

THE NEW JACK SWING MIX! ENJOY!
FRIDAY MARCH 18, 2016
FOOTLONG DEVELOPMENT Presents

THE WEDDING MIXER 3
Starring: DJ RHETTMATIC
Opener/Host: MAD SKILLZ

Tickets
http://footlongdevelopment.com/

$10 Tickets also available at AMOEBA Records on Sunset in Hollywood (Spend 5 dollars or more on any used item and Amoeba will waive the ticket service fee ($2). One ticket per purchase. Please show cashier on phone.)

The ECHO
1822 Sunset Bl.,
LA(Echo Park) 90026
21+ 9PM-2AM

Rhettmatic returns with another epic edition of the Wedding Mixer!

What initially began as a request to DJ a wedding, then became a mixtape affectionately called the Wedding Mixer, has now become a party. Please join us as Rhett lays down all the classic 70's, 80's & 90’s party joints on some "grown folk" steeze.. He's intent on challenging himself to spin a set in the same vein as his Wedding Mixer mixtapes.

Abcntmnded Radio 01 - Mixed by AbcntMnded

A very ambitious mix that crosses multiple genres and it executed to perfection.  Abcntmnded has an ear second to none.  Highly Recommended.

NTRO - N8NOFACE (EXCLUSIVE UNRELEASED) - H09909 - PRAYERS - DEATH GRIPS - ALCHEMIST - DEAD PREZ - ANIKA - NEW ORDER - POST PUNK - CRIMEKILLZ - FUTURE - PUSHA T - GONJA SUFI - DAIN THE SIRE - KNX KERFEW - JEREMIAH JAE FT ISREAL - CURREN$Y - DENMARK VESSEY - DANNY BROWN (MAINFRAME) - KUTMAH FT HOLY SMOKE - ROC MARCIANO - SAMIYAM - STATION IDENTIFICATION - SAUL WILLIAMS - ROOTS MANUVA (MASSIVE ATTACK) - CLAP! CLAP! - GONJA SUFI - TRAVI$ SCOTT - KENDRICK LAMAR - CHINX - CRIMEKILLZ - ZACKEY FORCE FUNK - ZACKEY FORCE FUNK - JUICY J - VANITY - MINIMAL COMPACT - H09909 - MONOPOLY - GASLAMP KILLER - LIZZY MERCIER DESCLOUX - ESG - ANIKA - JUICY J - RIHANNA (INSTRUMENTAL) - FREE THE ROBOTS - NO MORE - YEEZY - FUTURE - DRUGUSE - THE INTERNET - KNXWLEDGE - DR YEN LO (KA) - END
all songs mixed by ABCNT™

Original (All Out King) - Mixed by DJ Neil Armstrong

For me, Neil Armstrong's Original will always be the mixtape that elevated the genre.  I randomly stumbled upon the latest edition of Neil Armstrong's Original series last night and it's every bit as good (if not better?) as the infamous original (pun intended).  You can listen for free and buy the mix for $6.50 if you feel so inclined.

Listen/Buy

The P (PUTS) Tribute Mix - Mixed by Soul Supreme and Das Boogie

Soul Supreme and Dase Boogie join forces to make a tribute mix to one of our all time favorite groups, People Under the Stairs.  Each one takes it to his own place so be sure to check both parts.

Skratch Bastid and Mike The Gaff at NOLA's DTLA

Call me a complete malcontent, but Skratch Bastid's face (as he mixes) bothers me. That being said, I'm not a completely unreasonable man. I can certainly appreciate the man's skills on the 1's and 2's when I close my eyes and just listen. Parts 2 and 3 after the jump.

Boiler Room L.A.: Mystery Crates - Babu and DJ Nu-Mark

Babu and Nu-Mark mixing records selected by the other.

The Best Biggie Mixes You'll Find on the Net

The best Biggie mixes according to this mixtape taste-maker de jure.

Head Bangin Funk 45's - Mixed by DJ Cash Money

Around 2004 or 2005 DJ's Rich Medina,Botany 500 & DJ Cash Money had a funk & soul party in Philly called 'The Get Down"...We played funk & soul 45's all night long. I had released this cd to promote our night...Well today is April 22 which is my daughters B-day..She was like 1 1/2 yrs old when she took this picture for my cover...I felt it was a good idea to put this mix on mixcloud today so you all can hopefully enjoy it...These are all original copies of these records..No bootlegs.......Keep It Green!!!

Mr. Bongo x The Vinyl Factory: Brazil 45's Mix - Mixed by Chris Read

Highly Recommending a Chris Read mix goes without saying.  With the latest edition; Chris Read lends his seamless mixing style to a Brasil 45 themed mix.

1. Azimuth – A Manha
2. Chris Read – Theme #3 (Scratchapella)
3. Tim Maia – E Necessario
4. Golden Boys – Berimbau
5. Claudia – Baoba
6. Claudia – Garra
7. Evinha – Esperar Pra Ver
8. Osmar Milito – Morre O Burro, Fica O Homem
9. Tony Tornado – Podes Crer Amizade
10. Rosinha De Valencia – Summertime
11. Marcio Lott – Tema De Baby
12. Boogaloo Combo – Hot Pants Road
13. Equipo Radio Cidade – Bons Tempos (Loop)
14. Toni Tornado – O Journaleiro
15. Rosa Maria – Avendia Atlantica
16. Rosa Maria – Deixa Nao Deixa
17. Os Originais oo Samba – La Vem Salgueiro
18. Joyce – Aldeia De Ogum
19. Som Tres – Tanga

Ghostface Killah and Ultimate Breaks and Beats - Mixed by Skillz Beats

Some mix concepts are so simple, yet absolutely brilliant.  Ghost acapellas over UBB breaks is a combination that is up there with peanut-butter and jelly, ranch and pizza, cookies and milk, strippers and dollar bills, etc...  Highly Recommended.

Cold Blood Chillin' Vol. 2 - Mixed by DJ Tactics

This might be the best mix I've heard this year. All sorts of acapella's blended over funky breaks and other diverse tracks.  Highly Recommended.

Pullin from the Stacks Podcast (Episode 34) - DJ Ian Head

Fusion-heavy episode this time around. Tracklist: Aronson-Garrett Fusion Band, Johnny Hammond, Mike Longo, Audio Directions, Bennie Maupin, Groove Holmes.

OutKast Evolved With 'ATLiens' and Forced Hip-Hop to Do the Same

I must say, playing ATLiens on loop back in 96 was the first time it felt right (for me) to listen to music that sounded a little odd.  Excellent article.  Read HERE.

In a related, unrelated note:  ComplexMag is one of the more annoying sites in terms of posting/tweeting articles that are offensively obvious 'click bait."  Just as I'm about to unfollow ComplexMag in order to avoid their annoying posts, they post an article like this one that keeps me following.  Ugh...

Inside Fugees’ The Score, 20 Years Later, With Its Collaborators

The Score always takes me back to my senior year in high school.  Not the best of times, but nostalgia has a way to erase the not so pleasant parts of our past.  Read the article HERE.

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Beat Box: Inside Joe Mansfield’s Historic Drum Machine Collection

Get your geek on, gear geeks.