Thes One Discusses Sampling with Oliver Wang at USC

Here is a very informative discussion panel with Thes One (who apparently is an SC alum) and Oliver Wang talking about the history of sampling, production equipment, copyright law, the ethics of sampling, and other related topics. I think most of you will find quite a few provocative topics to keep your attention throughout. Two topics of note that I particularly found of interest.

1. Thes One's perspective on how crate diggers such as himself (who were not apart of the early 90s NYC scene) were/are viewed by the classic producers from that era (Pete Rock, Primo, DITC, Beatminerz, etc).

2. Thes One's honesty about the ethics of sampling. "It's wrong, but so is spraying graffiti on the side of a building. That's hip hop. I know it's wrong, but it's what I do. I don't know how to play the piano."

Live at Reunion! (7/29/10) - Mixed by Thes One

Excellent live mix from Thes Uno filled with all sort of breaks and gems you'd expect to hear sampled all over a PTUS album. Enjoy.

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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Thes One Interview

Thes-One discusses first meeting Double K , vinyl, and all of the resources available to independent artists.

VIMBY - People Under The Stairs

Funner Than Leather - Mixed by Thes One

To promote the upcoming release of the FUN DMC album, Thes One of PUTS dropped this mix. I listened to the mix the other night but was too tired to really remember any highlights. When was the last time PUTS put out anything that didn' have quality written all over it? That's right, never. So if you don't like the mix, feel free to send me all the hate mail that you'd like. Have a wonderful week.

Funner Than Leather - Mixed by Thes One (download)