Da' Hitman

Valentine's Sex Soundtracks

2012-02-14T10:35:00.000-08:00

Ok, since my "Valentine's Sex 2K12" mixtape is only available in stores I have to deliver the goods (free to download) for everyone looking for the soundtrack for today. I got 3 for you brought to you by Murphy Lee (@murphylee) Raheem DeVaughn (@Raheem_DeVaughn) and Natureboy Rowe (@NatureboyRowe):

MURPHY LEE "LADIES EDITION" (download it for free at MURPHYLEEUCME.com) "Ladies Edition" leads off with "Hey Lil Moma" featuring my STL family Mo'Tre and is loaded with dope records that are good for Valentine's Day and beyond. "Ghetto Love" is a fly flip of the classic Tony! Toni! Tone! "Lay Your Head on my Pillow". "Bounce Like That" (featuring Ebony Eyes and Shorty da Prince) is dope and definitely a record I'll be spinning well beyond Valentine's Day. "Problem" (featuring Future Mic) is another one I'll be flexing into my mixes. For the Crate Digga's, is that a Ray Charles sample? Regardless, Murphy Lee delivered for Valentine's Day with "Ladies Edition" AND it's free.

RAHEEM DEVAUGHN "DESTINATION LOVELAND" (download it for free at DatPiff)
I may be the only one that found it comical that Snoop Dogg is hosting this, but I dig it. "Dooms Day" featuring James Blake is dope and at the very least I will be chopping the beginning bars into my mixes. "Be The One" featuring Snoop Dogg is probably my top pick from the album. The production is fly as hell and Raheem blazed it with absolute classic Radio Raheem flavor. "All Ready" is another record that provides some dope loops to chop out, but aside of how I can use it as a DJ - this record is flat out dope and really could have been 20 minutes longer. Raheem really went in with the vocals on "All Ready". My favorite is easily "Radio Raheem". As a DJ - this is some shit I can use forever with all the DJ and radio references. Oh, and yes it is a sexy record...forgot I was providing Valentine's Day material for a minute. As a fan of Anita Baker I was immediately pulled in by Raheem's "All My Heart" too. If you are a DJ looking for dope records that fit our craft, get "Destination LoveLand". If you are anyone just looking for some Valentine's Day music to put to good use tonight, get "Destination LoveLand". AND it's free.

NATUREBOY ROWE "ROWELATIONSHIP (SOUNDTRACK)" (download it for free at natureboyrowe.com)
I got the sneak preview of this one a few days ago and been itchin' to let it go so FINALLY I can speak on it. Natureboy Rowe delivers an actual soundtrack for the day (and night) with an album that plays out like a movie following the course of a relationship from beginning to end. "Cut 4 U (Chop It Up)" kicks it off with a dope mellow groove (complete with an instrumental interlude just begging for every other rapper in the world to jump on). The hook on "House Fulla Love" is timeless and can fit in so many situations. Got me walkin' around singing 'what's all this talk about love, love, love'. Now, I may be bias with this, but hands down my favorite record is "Fantasy" with Natureboy Rowe and Teleoso. If you get to know Teleoso (@TELEOSO on twitter) make sure you speak on this record to her (I think she's a little shy about exposing this side of herself hahahaha). "Fantasy" is just raw fuckin' sexy! TX Loc blazed the hell out of the jumpoff of "Morning After" to lead Natureboy Rowe right into another highlight from the album. The "Scene 2" skit is flat out dope on some 70's killer pimp type shit. "Do You Love Me" keeps it going with TX Loc and is easily another highlight, scratch that - one of the top picks from the album. The "Scene 3" skit takes the journey of a relationship to that next stage and leads into "Love Don't Last" which is WIDE OPEN DOPE AS A MU'FUCKA! Natureboy Rowe's selection of samples and production is bananas (for the DJs and Crate Digga's you're going to love the fact that Rowe includes a folder of sample sources with the free download). The "Scene 4" skit is some real life bet-you've-been-here-too type shit that takes the relationship to the final stage of "man, fuck that bitch". Natureboy Rowe wraps it up with yet another top pick with the song "Limits" which truly takes the relationship off the cliff and brings the soundtrack full circle. Rowe seriously put it down with his soundtrack, delivering the most creative Valentine's Day project to roll out this year. AND it's free!!!

Lil' O Featuring Chalie Boy - Don't Stop

2012-02-13T21:04:00.001-08:00

LIL' O FEATURING CHALIE BOY "DON'T STOP"
Featured on Lil' O's newest album release titled "Grind Hard, Pray Harder"

Service pack includes the Dirty, Clean, Acappella & Instrumental Versions
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

LIL' O WEBSITES
Official Website
Twitter
Facebook
Youtube
For booking, e-mail lilobooking@gmail.com

CHALIE BOY WEBSITES
Official Website
Twitter
Facebook
Youtube
For booking, 512-731-5842 or email bdibblesent@gmail.com

DJ 2 DJ: From DJ Troy G

2012-02-13T19:21:00.000-08:00

Mac Dre (vS) Drake "FEELIN' MY MOTTO [INDI HARMONIX SMASH]"
Download link for Street Edit
Download link for Radio Edit

SILOET "Hands Up"
Download link for MP3

Prohoezak "Sweep Witcha Booty"
Download link for Street Edit
Download link for Radio Edit

AUDIBLESOL "Bang It Baby"
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Big Test "Rick James"

2012-02-13T00:27:00.001-08:00

The homie Big Test blessed me with his new single "Rick James" ahead of him releasing a free album in April "TEST Drive" and I'm looking for your feedback. Listen to Big Test "Rick James" then post your feedback in the comments below

Rick James by Big Test, produced by Tony Core

Get connected with the players:
@BIGTESTMUSIC
@TonyCore
www.reverbnation.com/bigtestmusic
www.youtube.com/bigtest716

Slap That Mix: STL Edition

2012-02-11T19:08:00.000-08:00

Da' Hitman teams up with MidwestMixtapes.com to once again represent St. Louis with another mixtape to follow up the first "Unique Styles STL Edition" with a brand new funk and the "Slap That Mix: STL Edition", featuring an all-STL/East STL roster of talent. As a DJ, I have done quite a few city/region/state specific projects, but St. Louis was by far the most receptive and prepared. I had all of these submissions (along with several that didn't make the final track listing) within 2 days. As always, I would love your feedback. If you need the no-DJ versions of any tracks or just want to connect with the artists directly, scroll down and hit 'em on twitter.

01 Ray Goss - We Outta Here
02 Justin Tyme - Big Thumbs Up
03 Stuey Rock - Lil Freak
04 Luey V - New Nu
05 Chingy - Let It Go
06 Stuey Rock ft Juicy J and Slim Dunkin - Tryna Fuck
07 Yung Ro - Browse
08 Derrtyboi Montana ft Mutt Dogg - Look At Me, Look At You
09 Richie Stacks - Richie Stack Money
10 Ooops - Let It Go
11 Loose Cannon SLIM ft 2 Chainz - Ain’t Worried
12 Kizzy - 2 Timez
13 700 ft Saint Orleans - On Me
14 Ace Boog - All Most Famous
15 Ducky Hines - Drop U Off
16 Ooops - Getting To The Money
17 MC - Blend In
18 Twan G - POSH
19 Ace Boog - Beneficial
20 Kizzy - Conceited
21 MoTre - I Want Cha
22 Kizzy - She a Hoe
23 MoTre ft Christina J and Scrub - Got This

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Cover Model: Lena Artis (@LenaArtis on twitter) Core Models

Get familiar with A.Dd+

2012-02-07T22:27:00.001-08:00

If you listen close you'll start to notice more and more buzz behind Dallas' A.Dd+ (Paris Pershun & Slim Gravy) but don't take my word for it. Hit play below and wrap your ears around some A.Dd+ and let me know what YOU think.

LOOSIES by A.Dd+

Get familiar with A.Dd+ on twitter @ADdplus and be sure to visit www.divehiflylo.com

Yung Nation ft Chalie Boy "Pimp"

2012-02-07T21:53:00.000-08:00

YUNG NATION FEAT. CHALIE BOY & DJ CHOSE "PIMP"
As featured on Yung Nation's upcoming album release titled "Yung Nation University"

Get familiar with the players on twitter and get ya follow on:
@YungNationBlast
@D3CHALIEBOY

DJs: Click here to download the full DJ service pack (Service pack includes the Dirty, Clean, Acappella & Instrumental Versions, plus extended versions)

Chalie Boy said they shot a video for this record already so be on the lookout for that!

Ni Taylor ft Rapsody "No Games" prod. by J. Rhodes

2012-02-07T11:56:00.000-08:00

The homie J. Rhodes (@J_Rhodes on twitter) hit me today with the new "No Games" record he produced featuring Ni Taylor (@Ni_Taylor on twitter) and Rapsody. The record is available as a free download at Jrhodes.Bandcamp.com

If you know me then you know I'm always diggin' in the crates, so I had to hit J Rhodes and ask about the samples he flipped. He told me its "Hey U" from The Dramatics (which he found at Half Price Books). Dope.

No Games by Ni Taylor ft Rapsody

No Games is the first single from Ni Taylor's upcoming Politely Rude LP. It is produced by J.Rhodes and features fellow female spitter Rapsody from N.C . Enjoy!

credits
released 07 February 2012
Produced by J.Rhodes performed by Ni Taylor and Rapsody

Yung Ro "Browse"

2012-02-07T11:13:00.001-08:00

I'm loading up for another all-STL/East STL mixtape with MidwestMixtapes.com and you can count on this Yung Ro "Browse" record to be in the mix! Thank you to Yung Ro/Black Pearl Entertainment for blessing me with the record today.

DJs: If you need the instrumental, hit up Yung Ro/Black Pearl Entertainment direct.

www.bpent.net
www.twitter.com/yungrobp
www.candygurl.org
www.facebook.com/yungrobp

Cue My Theme Music!! "Cool"

2012-02-07T07:55:00.000-08:00

Cue my mutha' fuckin theme music!!! Laelo Hood, Pro Verb & Lyriciss ride in with the visuals for "Cool" which I swear to God I want to somehow play out of the heavens every time I step outside. For those paying attention, I first twisted this in my mixes back in July 2011 on my Unique Styles 2K11 Vol 7 (hosted by Murphy Lee).

Get your twitter game up and follow the players:
@LaeloSmokesGood @AllProAllDay @Lyriciss

This is the official music video for Laelo Hood's "COOL" featuring Proverb & Lyriciss. The track was produced by Slimkat of the 1978ers with additional production by Draus of Wasteland Mob. This version of the record also includes vocals from the lovely and talented, Midian.

The video was Directed by Raw Footage(Tomi Gunz & Chris farmer) and Executive Produced by Backie Thomas of Cool Kids Forever Films.

The visual is set in the 1970's and is filmed old vintage blaxploitation film style. It chronicles the daily interactions of three business partners who have big dreams of doing even bigger things.

The song is available as a bonus track on Laelo Hood's new album "Fuck The World" BUY IT NOW ON ITUNES http://bit.ly/dKGGYS OR AMAZON http://amzn.to/gA0jtx

Inner Loop Records & The High Definition Society would like to thank all of our family, friends and fans for the continued support. We hope you enjoy this vid! Until the next one Lifers! Peace #HDlife4Ever

Kartel Klik "Tattoos and Piercings" (DJ 2 DJ)

2012-02-07T01:14:00.000-08:00

DJ Phiya hit me with the new heater "Tattoos and Piercings" from the Kartel Klik (@FreezeKK3 & @KartelKLik on twitter) tonight via DJ 2 DJ. Check it out below and hit me with your feedback in the comments below. DJs, if you need the clean version of this record, hit up DJ Phiya on twitter at @livewiredjphiya.

Here's a tip for artists: Get connected with a DJ that is willing to vouch for your music like DJ Phiya did for the Kartel Klik. If I get music direct from another DJ, I can guarantee at the very least I will listen to it - I trust submissions from other DJs more than any other possible source.

The Core DJ Hot List

2012-02-04T15:22:00.001-08:00

Da' Hitman dives into the Core DJ Hot List for the week and twists it all into a brand new mixtape; featuring music making noise and gaining ground.

"The highlight of this project was the fact that it forced me to step out of my comfort zone and work with music I normally wouldn't consider. Now that I've done the mixtape I think it's a great exercise for any DJ to not only get familiar with a broader range of music, but to expand my abilities to flip basically any music. Check out the blend of Sean Paul over Nirvana with the cuts of Run-DMC screaming "My" followed by Stetsasonic saying "2 turntables", then DOC saying "Make It Sound", finished with Dr Dre saying "Cool"...that's the kind of unique styles that separate me from all the other DJs" - Da' Hitman

CORE DJ HOT LIST TRACK LISTING
01 Meek Mill - Lean Wit It
02 Red Cafe ft Diddy, French Montana, 2 Chainz - Let It Go Remix
03 Erick Sermon ft Jimi Hendrix - A Way Out
04 Don Trip - Allen Iverson
05 T.I. ft Dr Dre - Popped Off
06 Tyga ft Travis Porter - Ayy Ladies
07 John Legend ft Ludacris - Tonight-Best You Ever Had
08 DJ Paul - Cocky
09 Yo Gotti ft Rick Ross - Harder
10 French Montana - Everything’s a Go
11 Tyrese ft Big Sean, T.I, Busta Rhymes - Fireworkz (Remix)
12 Brianna ft Trina & Future - Hey Hoe
13 Young Jeezy ft 2 Chainz - SupaFreak
14 Future - Same Damn Time
15 Rocko ft Future - Squares Out Your Circle
16 Guyana - What You Like (I Know)
17 B.o.b ft Andre 3000 - Play The Guitar
18 Hitman - The Greatest Soundman of All Time
19 Sean Paul - She Doesn't Mind
20 T-Pain ft Ne-Yo - Turn All The Lights On
21 Flo Rida ft Sia - Wild Ones
22 Teairra Mari ft 2 Chainz - U Did Dat (Remix)
23 2 Chainz - Riot
24 Trevante - Be Your First
25 Rick Ross ft Drake and French Montana - Stay Schemin

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"CORE DJ HOT LIST" TWITTER ROLL CALL
01 @MeekMill
02 @RedCafe & @iamdiddy & @FrencHMonTanA & @2chainz
03 @iAmErickSermon
04 @MrDonTrip
05 @Tip & @drdre
06 @Tyga & @IAmTravisPorter
07 @johnlegend & @Ludacris
08 @DJPAULKOM
09 @YoGottiKOM & @rickyrozay
10 @FrencHMonTanA
11 @Tyrese & @BigSean & @Tip & @BusaBusss
12 @BRiANNAtheYRB & @TRINArockstarr & @1future
13 @YoungJeezy & @2chainz
14 @1future
15 @Rocko4Real & @1future
16 @ImGuyana
17 @bobatl
18 @DAHITMAN
19 @duttypaul
20 @TPAIN & @NeYoCompound
21 @official_flo
22 @Teairra_Mari & @2chainz
23 @2chainz
24 @TrevanteOnEm
25 @rickyrozay & @Drake & @FrencHMonTanA

LINKS TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD "CORE DJ HOT LIST" FOR FREE
Mediafire link to zip file containing all tracks, artwork, and tracklisting
Coast2Coast Mixtapes link to listen/download
MixtapePass link to listen/download
DatPiff link to listen/download
MixtapeFactory link to listen/download
TweetMyMixtape link to listen/download
MixConnect link to listen/download
MixtapePage link to listen/download
RapBasement link to listen/download
ThatCrack link to listen/download

"CORE DJ HOT LIST" ACROSS THE WEB
at CoreDJs.com
at Team Bigga Rankin
at the Justos
at InsureSuccess.com
at Team Pretty Ricky
at itsIKESpace.com
at IDJ Trade Association
at STL HipHop
at remembermeNinaB.com
at djsmokemixtapes.com
at ChiTown Rap Starz
at Ov'r da Top Promotions
at Straight2theStreetsMag.com
at Spicey Promotions
at DAMO Entertainment
at iRep D-League
at IceBreaker Radio
at Coda-Grooves Ent
at MixShowBlast.com
at SuperStar Central
at thestreetsfm.com
at Swazy Styles
at SalutetheDJs.com
at StraightfromtheBooth.com
at Ultimate Breaks and Beats

DJ Smokeybear "Welcome to the Core DJs" Party

2012-02-02T22:00:00.000-08:00

Huge props to my Core DJ family DJ Smokeybear (@DJSMOKEYBEAR on twitter, www.djsmokeybear.com)!!!!

It's goin' down Saturday February 18th! Hosted by Demitra "Mimi the Dreamer" from "Bad Girls Club" Season 8 (@MimiTheDreamer on twitter, idreamofmimi.com). PT's Showclub - 7565 W 20 Ave - Hialeah

For DJ SmokeyBear Bookings/Hostings/Interviews email BookDjSmokeyBear@gmail.com

Gerreddi "Deep Cover" (Freestyle) Video

2012-02-02T09:39:00.000-08:00

Let me first preface this by saying: artists - do not send youtube video links to DJs via twitter unless that DJ is already fuckin' with you and your music. When a random artist spams me with a youtube vid link on twitter it just irritates me. Now that that's out of the way I can give huge props to the fam Gerreddi (out of DC) for the new video for his "Deep Cover (Freestyle)". For those that don't already know, I been supporting Gerreddi for a minute: Unique Styles Vol 11, Unique Styles Show 4-16-11 (you can listen to that show on the link), DJ 2 DJ New Music Blast last month (Shoutout to DJ YKCOR), and of course on my Slap That Mix volume 4.

Get connected with Gerreddi and follow him on twitter @Gerreddi and be sure to hit his website www.gerreddi.com

Video directed by Philly Vuitton and edited by Red Dot
Black mob Media, 2012

Jetlag Joey "Turn You Out" via DJ Marvz

2012-02-02T09:16:00.000-08:00

I got some new music from DJ Marvz (@DJ_MARVZ on twitter) via DJ2DJ from Jetlag Joey (@JetlagJoey on twitter) and I picked out this "Turn You Out" record to twist into my mixes. I keep telling people...the most effective way to get your music out is to get a DJ to vouch for your music and send it to other DJs he/she knows. I will ALWAYS check for a record that another DJ sends to me.

Hit me with your feedback on the record in the comments below. Do you think this record is dope and ready for a DJ to lean on it?

Teacher destroys student in rap battle

2012-02-02T07:26:00.000-08:00

I heard a clip of this on 97.9 the Beat this morning (shoutout to @Headkrack) and had to see the full battle; Blizzard (UK) vs his teacher Mark Grist (UK)

DOPE. Long live Hip-Hop

Mistah FAB "Probably the Greatest" ft Jadakiss & NORE

2012-02-01T13:06:00.000-08:00

Shoutout to Gary Archer (@LegendGary on twitter - hit him on twitter to get added to his e-blasts) for always keeping me in touch with new Mistah FAB material including the latest heat:

MISTAH F.A.B. - New Single "PROBABLY THE GREATEST" featuring JADAKISS & NORE
(Full DJ Service Pack available here)

Mysonne (via DJ Lexus)

2012-02-01T12:07:00.000-08:00

If you know me, you know I respect another DJ's word on any artist so when DJ Lexus (@LEXUSOFFICIAL on twitter) hit me with Mysonne's music I had to check for it. These two records are my top 2 picks from Mysonne - thanks to DJ Lexus (DJ 2 DJ).

Mysonne "2 Bad Bitches"

Mysonne "Getting To The Money"

After going through the Mysonne music DJ Lexus sent, I had to learn more about Mysonne. His story is fascinating which makes me want to spin his music even more. Get familiar and get connected with Mysonne on twitter @Mysonne and visit his official website www.mysonnenygeneral.com

For hostings & shows email Jenny.US.Ent@gmail.com or call 646-404-0286. For features, send beats autobotmusic@gmail.com

GhostWridah "1995"

2012-01-31T15:22:00.000-08:00

Brand new from Ghostwirdah (@GhostWridah on twitter)

"Listening to Big L one day last week and got inspired to drop bars on this classic joint for this weeks weekly freestyle. RIP to one of the nicest to ever do it, Big L!" - GhostWridah

Link: http://hulkshare.com/rrdtwtrqdy2o

Diggin in the Crates: Charles Hilton Brown

2012-01-29T23:06:00.000-08:00

I came across this Charles Hilton Brown "Owed To Myself" record today and finally got the opportunity to drop the needle on it...dope. He's got some cover material like "Try a Little Tenderness", "Ain't No Sunshine", and "Love Train", but the highlights are easily the funky originals. The album was recorded in Italy and released in 1974 on the Ampex Records label and apparantly is considered a rare issue but there was a reissue done by Schema Records in 2000. Charles Hilton Brown was military based in italy in the 60’s and was the lead singer of the Four Kents. But it was in England where he met up with a scathing Afro-Funk band called Assagai and they decided to record an album that Charles felt was “Owed To Himself". This is the ONLY album ever recorded by Charles Hilton Brown. Ever. I did some research and through every possible resource I know - I could not find any history of any piece of the album ever being sampled. This is exactly the kind of thing that separates me from other DJs - diggin in the crates for gems just like this, then flipping them into my mixes. Normally I would sit on a secret weapon like this, but today I'm going to share two of his original tracks to give you a taste of the flavor I'm about to twist in my mixes.

Here's Charles Hilton Brown's "GRF" and "I'm Coming Home"

Here's some liner credits for those who might be interested:
Artwork By [Design] – Gianni Ronero, Luciano Tallarini
Bass – David Ganpot
Chorus – Duo Macumbo
Congas [Congos] – Ayinde Folarin
Drums, Percussion – Gabriel George
Guitar – Keith Ganpot
Keyboards, Organ, Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Peter Nelson (4)
Mixed By – Charles Hilton Brown, Gabriel George
Mixed By, Engineer [Mixing] – Sergio Marcotulli
Producer, Arranged By – Charles Hilton Brown
Saxophone [Alto & Tenor] – Frederick Mathias
Saxophone [Tenor] – Kirk Redding
Technician – Gino Incerti (2)
Trumpet, Trombone – Roy Edwards
Vocals – David Ganpot (tracks: 8), Frederick Mathias (tracks: 8)
Edited and mastered at Massive Arts Milano.

Another DJ's Rant

2012-01-29T14:55:00.000-08:00

I hear artists complain about DJs all the time when DJs require payment for slots on a mixtape, among other things, but they all (radio spins/mixtapes/club spins) apply here I think. For the sake of this rant I will strictly focus on my most recent mixtape "Slap That Mix 5" which dropped yesterday.

There are a total of 21 artists on the mixtape with a mixture of indies and majors. I have hit 16 of those artists for drops, but only received drops from two: Roxx Ruger and Naturboy Rowe (I already had the Rick Ross drop).

I took the time to be sure every artist's twitter was added to the blast and hit every artist individually on twitter with the mixtape promo tweet with their name and song title included in the tweet (along with the mixtape title and link to the mixtape). It should have been a breeze for every one of them to (at the very least) simply click on "retweet". How many of the 21 artists did that? Two: Roxx Ruger and Naturboy Rowe.

Maybe all of them were busy all day Saturday and Sunday, but I look at their timelines and they're all tweeting actively so they have enough time to hit a retweet. Maybe they all didn't have the foresight to buy a cheap desktop microphone so they could record drops right at home using the free Microsoft Sound Recorder that is included and installed automatically with every sing PC/laptop purchase. But if you're an artist and actively trying to promote your music and get spins on radio or in the club or get mixtape placements - MAYBE YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BUYING A $12 MIC FROM WALMART SO YOU CAN RECORD DROPS FOR THE DJS THAT CONTROL YOUR TARGET PLACEMENTS!

I gathered the tracks, mixed (and I mean actually MIXED the mixtape #realdjshit-check it out for yourself) the mixtape, knocked out the cover art, split the tracks, tagged each one, etc on Friday night. Saturday was my birthday, but I still took the time to upload the mixtape to 10 separate mixtape websites. For those that don't know, this can be time consuming and irritating as hell at times. Then I went out and bought a new washer and dryer, a new laptop, some games for the Xbox and Wii, a new ring for my babygirl, and some clothes. Had a great day with my family and an awesome dinner celebrating my birthday! Even with all that done and all of the running around shopping, I still managed to get in some promotion for the mixtape and get it posted up on another 27 websites. Of course twitter and facebook as well, but I don't even count that. I do that constantly. Oh yeah, and I also had a radio show Saturday night, which again I'll remind you was my birthday.

If I put in all that work, regardless of how busy I might be with my life, and the artists can't even click "retweet"? Why should I continue to run their music in my mixes? Why not just focus on majors only and keep it moving? I would love some promotion or at least some tweets from majors, but that's fairly rare. But an indie artist who's trying to get on? Hell yes I expect drops and tweets promoting a mixtape I included their music in. I checked the numbers today (24 hours since the mixtape release) and the mixtape is currently at 8,994 hits across a total of 37 different websites. And every artist in the mix got that exposure and promotion for free. Although Naturboy Rowe was good enough to hit my "Thank You DJ" link and buy me a 12-pack of Pepsi (thank you fam!) not one single artist had to pay for a slot or was even asked to pay for a slot. That's going to most likely change now. This is why DJs say "FUCK YOU PAY ME".

A DJ puts in work, regardless of the medium (mixtapes, radio, clubs), and our brand and reputation and future earning potential is on the line every single time. If an artist can't drive listeners to a radio station, hits to a mixtape, or paying customers through the club doors - why should a DJ support them? For FREE? How does it benefit the DJ to support indie music from artists that don't promote and don't pay?

Think about that the next time you open your mouth or tap your fingers across a keyboard to complain about DJs. Remember this entire rant the next time you ask me or any other DJ to spin your music on our radio shows, or bump your music in the club, or slide your music into a mixtape.

THANK YOU DJ

Thank you to Natureboy Rowe and Roxx Ruger for the drops and the promotion of the mixtape - Real DJ Shit

MIXSHOWLIVE 2012

2012-01-29T10:51:00.000-08:00

This is one of those events that EVERY SINGLE ARTIST SHOULD ATTEND! Not just be there, but be prepared. Where and when else could an artist have access to over 900 DJs?! My Core DJ family gets it in like no one else (radio/clubs/mixtapes/touring/tv) but you get access to not only my Core DJ family, but ALL DJs. If you're an artist or work in marketing/brand promotions or you're in artist management/PR - this is your best opportunity to effectively reach into a massive gathering of DJs to drive exposure to your music/product. 900 DJs in one place at one time.

My tips for artists: start preparing now. Make sure you have merchandise (tee shirts, posters, CDs, stickers, etc), but step your game up and get some quality material. The last thing you want to do is hand 900 DJs a CDR with Sharpie writing scrawled on it. Get units pressed professionally (visit www.nationwidedisc.com for great quality and good prices or to just compare to others). As a DJ, I don't personally want to walk around with a huge stack of CDs all day so I prefer artists give me flash drives on a lanyard. Check out www.pexagontech.com to consider getting custom flash drives made with your name and logo. Everybody loves free tee-shirts and what better way to promote yourself than on the backs of 900 DJs?! Don't get that cheap and crappy press on/iron on garbage. Step your game up and get quality screenprinted tees made. They're not as expensive as you might think and they last forever. Personally I use www.teesfortexas.com for all of my tees. Their prices are excellent, turnaround time is fantastic, and the quality is second to none. You can visit www.teesfortexas.com to compare to a local screenprint shop in your area.

Get connected with #TheBigShow and follow @MixshowLive2012 on twitter.

#MIXSHOWLIVE (The CDJsR16), DALLAS, TX!!!! May 4th-7th, 2012, Dallas Renaissance Hotel (Downtown Dallas)

Call 877-333-9940 x2 for details. Over 900 DJ's from across the globe (over 300 already on hold for registration) & also stations from around the country broadcasting LIVE from the DFW!

Slap That Mix 5

2012-01-28T10:57:00.001-08:00

Da' Hitman kicks off his birthday celebrations with volume 5 of his "Slap That Mix" mixtape series, featuring music from majors and indies ranging from coast to coast. "Slap That Mix 5" is extra special to Da' Hitman as his first mixtape as an official Core DJ. Of course the cover model Niagra Fallz is a Core Model, too!

Get connected with Da' Hitman on twitter @DAHITMAN. Follow the cover model Niagra Fallz on twitter @NiagraFallz and visit her website www.missniagrafallz.com. A special shoutout goes to Core Models boss Kami (@KAMI2HOT on twitter) for her help with the cover art. Of course you know a shoutout goes to the Core DJs boss Tony Neal (@IAMTONYNEAL on twitter) for bringing Da' Hitman into the Core DJ family!

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Mixtape: Slap That Mix 5

Tangie The Great ft Fat Trel "Murder She Wrote"

2012-01-26T20:45:00.000-08:00

If you're a DJ, get connected with Tangie on twitter @tangiethegreat and get her music in your mixes. If you're a producer, get connected with Tangie on twitter @tangiethegreat and get your beats in her ear - I know she's plotting a new mixtape an I want to get behind it so give her some heat to flame up. If you're just looking for someone with a unique sense of humor and flat out funny to follow on twitter - follow @tangiethegreat. I promise you will laugh within 3 days of following her!

Tangie The Great @tangiethegreat
Fat Trel @fattrel

Masspike Miles "Say Hello To Forever"

2012-01-24T12:41:00.000-08:00

If you are not familiar with Masspike Miles and his smooth R&B then you're in for a special treat. You thought Maybach Music was all about rap and Rick Ross? Get familiar with Masspike Miles and press play on "Say Hello To Forever". The title track leads in with some sexy saxophone under the production from DJ Pain and Masspike slides right in to launch the project with an immediate top pick. Selecting just a few top picks from this album is difficult since the majority of the album is dope from top to bottom. I was eager to hear "Priceless" (produced by Roc & Mayne) to see how Raekwon would pull off rappin into a R&B "love" record, but Raekwon and Masspike Miles make a great combination and nailed the record. "Let You Go" has a throwback vibe that reminded me of a blend between Smokey Robinson and John Legend. I really liked the way Masspike didn't try to overpower the Xtreme Beatz production, but instead laid back and just floated along with it. Smooth. "Candy Store" continues with the fly vibe under the production of Roc & Mayne once again. I was diggin' "Love Come Down" (another Roc & Mayne production) until the chorus comes in and gets real loud with almost a soft rock sound similiar to old throwback Chicago or Journey albums. I'm not a big fan of that sound. "Imprefections" with Fred the Godson is definitely another top pick and possibly my favorite from the album. It's the first record that leads off with rap and Fred the Godson has such a dope voice that its a perfect boost to the energy of the entire project.

I need some help from all the DJs and producers that dig in the crates; please remind me where the breakbeat from "Shattered Picture" comes from? You've heard the beat a hundred times EASY, but I'm drawing a blank on the original artist and song. Regardless, "Shattered Picture" is definitely another top pick from the album. Props have to go out to Ikey Boy from the Inkk Well Studios for the mix and engineering which really stands out with the crisp drums and especially the snare of "Shattered Picture". The beat riding under "Hard Rain" is immediately recognizable as the classic Barry White "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" and even though the break has been sampled literally hundreds of times it's still dope. "Departed" has crossover appeal, but not my vibe so I had to just let that one ride. I like accoustic guitar usually, but I think that PM Dawn-style beat (especially the snare) just irritates me.

"Moonwalk" is surprisingly the first record with any real thump under it, thanks to the production from Cozmo. If you know classic Rose Royce you will immediately recognize the signature "Wishing on a Star" melody in "Moonwalk" and if you really dig in the crates you'll recognize the Peter Paul and Mary "Leaving on a Jet Plane" which was actually written by John Denver in 1966. Masspike does a nice job of twisting the words, but the originals can still be recognized. "Cover Me (I'm Going In)" is the only song from the album that is not written by Masspike, with the credits going to Real Smart Mouf/Tye Huntley.

If you're looking for the best single-potential record from the project I would have to say "Flatline" featuring Wiz Khalifa is that record. It's up-tempo enough to get some spin and has a edgier street flavor. Of course bringing in Wiz Khalifa will always help to boost any record, but even without Wiz "Flatline" has single (specifically radio) potential.

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An interesting side note on "Say Hello To Forever" revolves around the artwork. I hit Masspike Miles on twitter asking about the significance or symbolism of the artwork and he shot out a link to Saint Cecilia, the patroness of musicians. After reading about Saint Cecilia and her martyrdom I am even more impressed with the efforts Masspike Miles put into this album.

Get connected with Masspike Miles on twitter @MasspikeMiles and be sure to visit masspikemiles.com.

Saigon "Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave"

2012-01-23T23:36:00.000-08:00

Saigon's "Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave" finally dropped! I've been waiting for this one every since the first leaks started running out and Saigon drove the wait to a frenzied pitch when he leaked the "Women Are The New Dogs" right before the drop date. If Saigon is going to get radio spins from this project, "Women Are The New Dogs" is probably the most likely to hit the airwaves. I think its the best record in the batch with production from Red Spyda and the Jovan Dias feature.

One of my favorites is the "BBB (Real Niggaz Never Die)" with the classic Buju Banton sample riding throughout the Sire-produced track. Of course as a DJ I always favor any track that includes a DJ scratching; even if it is minimal its a dope touch. I also like the "I Am 4 Real" record with the Outkast sample. The lines "These mutha fuckas might get more listens than me, but they ain't got a quarter of the authenicity" really ring true for Saigon and ring even louder in the face of all the artists that like to rap that phony shit. "Hungry" is another top pick and again another Sire-produced record. I really want to know where Sire ripped that piano loop from - it's dope. I saw on twitter that the video for "Hungry" is supposed to roll out Thursday so I'll be watching for that.

"Bring Me Down Pt 3" with Joe Budden really brings out the cadence capabilities from Saigon and is the only record in the project that is produced by Just Blaze. This made me hit Saigon on twitter and ask why the "Just Blaze Presents" title, but Saigon explained that Just Blaze is the hosting voice that you hear at the end of tracks. Knowing that, I have to give props to Just Blaze for not branding the project by screaming all over the music and burrying it. For DJs like me this is a big deal because I can run the tracks right into my mixes without waiting for "no-DJ" versions.

I know that Rick James is responsible for all the vocal chops in "Kinky", but Sire pitched the samples just right so that I had to listen a few times to figure out if someone came in to sing the Rick James lines. Props once again to Sire for his production skills.

"Say Yes" is dope for the use of breakbeats (which is really apparant throughout the project), but more-so for the storytelling Saigon lays out in the record. I fully expect a whole grip of "remixes" to "Say Yes" since Saigon left so much beat laid out naked at the end of the track. If you've ever been a fan of Public Enemy, tell me you weren't waiting for the 'buzz' to rub and Chuck D to jump in with "Don't you know, don't you know"!

I didn't like "Yeah Yeah" with that west coast swing on the organ and the throwback snare hits. The breakdowns are dope though. Didn't really dig "Come Again 2012" either. I'm on the fence with "When Did U Get Hot". I dig the flow and the message is one I can definitely see myself using as a catch phrase, but I'm not a fan of the electric guitar or the production overall. "War and Chaos", "Where to Find Me", and "Learning as We Go" are ok, but not highlights from the project.

Green Lantern comes through for production on "Cutdabullshit, Cutdabullshit" and Saigon drives the beat with the perfect cadence and flow. The only knock on the record is it goes too long at 4:06 and would have been a lot better trimmed to under 3 minutes. "Another Man Down" really had me amped up like it was some old MOP/Onyx shit. There's a good chance somebody is going to get his face stomped in with "Another Man Down" as the soundtrack blaring in the background. Then I'll walk away singing that "rum-pum-pum-pum" haha - oh wait...nevermind. The final track "Mr. Cool" is dope as hell with some killer-pimp vibes and Saigon driving the nail in the coffin for a load of wack rappers. I think that is probably the whole appeal to "Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave" for me at least. I'm constantly hearing people complain about the lyrical downfall of Hip-Hop, but Saigon proves that is bullshit. You want Hip-Hop? Wrap your ears around Saigon's "Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave".

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Get connected with Saigon on twitter @TheRealSaigon and be sure to visit www.saigonnation.com

Stalley "City of 30,000 Wolves"

2012-01-23T18:20:00.001-08:00

As a warm-up for his new release “Savage Journey to the American Dream”, Stalley offers a series of songs called “Songs by Me, Stalley”. The first is “City of 30,000 Wolves”, a tribute to Stalley’s hometown of Massillon, Ohio over DJ Toomp production with DJ Khaled on the intro. Savage Journey to the American Dream is coming soon! Follow @Stalley and @Bluecollargang

Download Link: http://hulkshare.com/mmd28tgh3h5n

MIXTAPE PACKAGE PROMOTION

2012-01-21T20:46:00.000-08:00

I know everyone is trying to stretch it out until they get those tax refunds so I'm going to help out with a tax break special: Full mixtape package for $150 ($200 savings). The tax break special is limited to the first 2 paid packages and expires January 31st. You can pay using paypal or any valid debit/credit card, just click on the Pay Now button below:

Once payment has posted you will be contacted with confirmation and instructions for submitting your music.

WHAT DO YOU GET WITH A FULL MIXTAPE PACKAGE:
- an actual mix with a real DJ (putting the MIX back in MIXTAPES)
- guaranteed 10,000 hits within 7 days or your money back
- guaranteed posting to a minimum of 20 websites within 7 days or your money back
- front and back cover art (600x600 at 100dpi) including all info you supply
- Press release (Sent to PR wires and other media)
- html code to embed mixtape player (from a minimum of 3 different sources)
- url links to listen/download from all sites (minimum of 5)
- daily updates on number of hits and web postings until minimum is reached
- facebook and twitter promotion for a full week
- free UNIQUE STYLES tee and REAL DJ SHIT tee

Feel free to listen to my most recent mixtape "SLAP THAT MIX vol.4" and see the web penetration of the promotion (posted to more than 40 different websites, exceeded 35,000 hits within 2 weeks). You can also look over my mixtape catalog over the last 2 years to get more familiar with my skills as a DJ. Just visit MIXTAPES.

All music submissions must be in MP3 format. Whenever possible, I prefer to have the street, acapella, and instrumental versions of all songs to be placed on the mixtape. The mixtape will be an actual MIXTAPE with an actual mix. I will not bury your music with me screaming all over it or burying your music under a bunch of drops and tags.

I reserve the right to reject any submissions if they are too wack to have my name stamped on them. As much as a mixtape represents your name and your brand, the same is true for my name and my brand. In that case, your money will be refunded within 24 hours. If you have any specific questions or comments, please post as a comment below.

Praise ft Joell Ortiz - Bring us Back

2012-01-20T16:52:00.000-08:00

NOW THIS IS HIP-HOP! The moment I heard the scratchin I knew immediately I was going to be leaning on this record! HUGE props to Brainiac Beats aka El Cerebro @BrainiacBeats

Praise ft Joell Ortiz - Bring us Back (Prod & Scratch by Brainiac Beats aka El Cerebro)

Praise ft Joell Ortiz - Bring us Back (Prod & Scratch by Brainiac Beats aka El Cerebro) by BrainiacBeats

Download the #maxi2012 including this track at http://www.mediafire.com/?sbem6mby5964jws

In his unstoppable up and coming career in the US market , the music producer/dj Brainiac Beats, also known in the Spanish scene as El Cerebro, has cooked up a solid maxi single that includes 6 artists from NYC:

• Joell Ortiz, from Slaughterhouse, recently signed by Eminem to Shady Records.
• AG, from the legendary supergroup Diggin In The Crates (DITC) formed also by Big L, Fat Joe, Big Pun, O.C., Diamond D, Lord Finesse, Buckwild & Showbiz.
• Shea Davis, BLAM DVDs’ creator, who recently released a mixtape with Dj Kay Slay.
• Dwayne Collins, R&B singer who has collaborated with Styles P, Emilio Rojas, etc.
• Nikal Fieldz, who has worked with Marley Marl & KRS-ONE among others.
• Praise, who has recorded with JR Writer, Noah Jones, etc.

All of these artists pair up in 3 different tracks downloadable for free HERE.

Musical production, scratch, mix and mastering have been done by Brainiac Beats aka El Cerebro, except Praise featuring Joell Ortiz’s track, mixed by the well known Spanish mixing engineer Jorge Gascón.

Diego L Rodriguez is the mastermind behind the artwork.

Hard sound with NY essence and that universal touch that Brainiac Beats always delivers.

Music from Upcoming Neph Promo Mixtape

2012-01-20T00:23:00.000-08:00

This is a new track from the upcoming Neph Promo Mixtape hosted by Dj Don Cannon from North Carolina's own Hart feat. Stuey Rock "We On" Prod. By DubMagic Roe #NephPromo

We On
http://hulkshare.com/bs8a31df88ad

This is a new track from the upcoming Neph Promo Mixtape hosted by Dj Don Cannon from North Carolina's own Hart feat. Future & Mac "Weigh It" Prod. By DubMagic Roe #NephPromo

Weigh It
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Follow @ImSoFIRST and get connected and send 'em your feedback. Visit www.imsofirst.com

Tarika Blue "Tarika Blue" (Diggin in the Crates)

2012-01-19T23:55:00.000-08:00

I got my hands on Tarika Blue's self-titled album (1976) and as I'm going through it I come across her song "Dreamflower" which I immediately recognized as the samples riding underneath Erykah Badu's "Didn't Cha Know" record from her 2000 album "Mama's Gun". J Dilla was behind the production on Erykah Badu's version which was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for 2001. A bit of a music production background lesson though; the sample was used without permission which eventually led to a lawsuit and Universal/Motown and Badu agreeing to pay a settlement fee for the sample.

In my opinion this is a perfect example of Hip-Hop making an obscure record from a forgotten artist relevant again. If it wasn't for J Dilla flipping the samples and Erykah Badu's incredible voice...this would have been completely buried in time.

Check out Tarika Blue's original "Dreamflower"

Now Check out Erykah Badu's "Didn't Cha Know"

Outside of the "Dreamflower" song, Tarika Blue's album is useful for some ill horn riffs, but if you want to flip any breaks out of the album you'll most likely find yourself screwing the BPM's way down as the majority of the album is uptempo jazz. Remember, Tarika Blue was released in 1976 so we're right around the disco era with this one. If you need the album you can find the link in the comments below.

Cambatta - Feeling Me (Video & MP3 Download)

2012-01-19T22:14:00.000-08:00

Cambatta takes the smooth approach on a beautifully flipped version of the same sample Jay used for "Feelin it". The video was shot and edited by Cambatta himself! Smoke and Mirrors Coming soon!!!

For anyone who didn't already know, I ride for Cambatta's music. I dig his flow and delivery and he usually comes through with some dope production behind him. I first got familiar with Cambatta back in March 2011 (see "Get familiar with Cambatta"). You can hear his record "Stoopid" in the mix on my Unique Styles 2K11 Vol 4 hosted by Billy Blue and then again on my Slap That Mix mixtape I rolled out in December. You can also peep the video for "Stoopid" at Cambatta Stoopid Video & Download Link

Now I just need to talk Cambatta into peeling one of those $20's off the table and buying me a bottle of Amaretto THANK YOU DJ

www.cambattamusic.com
@cambattamusic
www.youtube.com/cambatta

Youtube Video Link: http://youtu.be/w4VDzzsXT6I?hd=1
Mediafire link: http://www.mediafire.com/?cm342o7zo93iso5

Saigon "Hungry"

2012-01-19T15:55:00.000-08:00

Saigon is gearing up for the drop of his upcoming Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave mixtape and blesses us with some preview fiyah with the new record "Hungry"

Visit www.saigonnation.com and get connected with him on twitter @TheRealSaigon

KNSCRY "Good For It"

2012-01-19T14:52:00.000-08:00

The latest joint from KNSCRY titled "Good For It" produced by Oktober1st from the forthcoming project "Righteous EP"

KNSCRY EPK:

Twitter: @knesecary83

FOR THE DJS:
"Good For It" (Explicit)
"Good For It" (Radio Edit)

DJ Lexus "Product of tha Streets vol 67"

2012-01-19T10:22:00.000-08:00

As much as I run out new mixtapes, I still love to stop and listen to real DJs do work on their own mixtapes. DJ Lexus is definitely a DJ I check for when he drops a new mixtape. Listen...there's an actual MIX in his MIXtapes and THAT is some real DJ shit. Slide your urls over to DJ Lexus' website and listen/download for yourself. If you're not already connected, follow @LEXUSOFFICIAL on twitter.

01 TRAE THA TRUTH FT FRENCH MONTANA, DIDDY & RICK ROSS - SHOT CALLER REMIX
02 CORTEZ, BIG T & CALICOE - MOUNT OLYMPUS (PROD CHE BOOGY)
03 RED CAFE - CAN YOU HEAR ME
04 MYSONNE - GETTIN TO THE MONEY
05 OBIE TRICE FT GAME - GROWING UP IN THE HOOD
06 JON CONNOR - CHAMPION OF LIFE
07 SHEEK LOUCH & STYLES P - SO WHAT
08 GUNPLAY - BOGOTA
09 YOUNG BUCK FT JUICY J - BRAND NEW
10 JON CONNOR - JUST PAPER
11 JAYSUN - WORD TO MY MUVA FREESTYLE
12 BOOM MAN - GET LOW
13 SCOTTI BOI FT RICK ROSS & FRENCH MONTANA - LAWYER FEES REMIX
14 ROXX RUGER FT FANCY BABY - GIVE IT TO YOU
15 CASSIDY FT KRUTCH & HARDLUCK - THE TRUTH
16 PAUL WALL - FUCK A HATER
17 JON CONNOR CO-STARRING JOSH HOLLERMAN & CRAIG OWENS - EVERYTHING
18 B.O.B FT T.I & YOUNG JEEZY - STRANGE CLOUDS REMIX
19 G SWISS - BLACK OUT (PROD DJ FATALITY)
20 JON CONNOR CO STARRING LIA MACK, BRANDON BARS & D WAYNE - GOODY GIRLS
21 MYSONNE - SAY HI TO THE DEVIL REMIX
22 NEW YITTY - ITS ON ME
23 AC - STAY SCHEMIN FREESTYLE
24 FASHAWN FT OMAR AURA - GOODNIGHT FREESTYLE
25 JON CONNOR - SAGINAW CHRONICLES

BONUS TRACKS

26 KENO MC FT SIN CITY, FIVE STEEZ & P STEW - HEAVY LOURD
27 SOULAR235 FT SHAH CYPHA - EMP
28 GAGE - SHOCK THE WORLD FREESTYLE
29 G-WIZ FT KNIGHSTALKER & JEUNE RAS - TIME (PROD ROMEO)
30 HANDLES - FRESH KICKS

For the DJs: Trouble Funk Breaks

2012-01-18T11:52:00.000-08:00

I've been digging through a stack of Trouble Funk albums and finally clipped out a grip of samples and breaks that I can flip into my mixes. Thought I'd share it for any other DJs who might be looking for a dope percussion sample or classic Trouble Funk break.

If you want to download this string of breaks and samples here is the direct link Da' Hitman - Trouble Funk Breaks

Trouble Funk has been sampled quite a bit, especially in the 80's-90's. Here's a short list of some who have sampled Trouble Funk and here is an even bigger list of Trouble Funk samples

De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve - Pushin' Aside, Pushin' Along

2012-01-17T21:56:00.000-08:00

De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve - Pushin' Aside, Pushin' Along by FIRST SERVE

I didn't even see this coming! De La soul's Plug 1 and Plug 2 have launched a new identity as First Serve and not only rolled out a single with "Pushin' Aside, Pushin' Along", but also have a complete mixtape

First Serve - The Goon Time Mixtape by FIRST SERVE

Direct from First Serve:
In the unusually warm 3am air of a Parisian suburb, a house party is getting out of control. Police Nationale have been called - but no-one can get near. The air is thick with Hip-Hop filling the adjacent streets, acting like a force field. You can hear the faint licks of Aerosmith and the rising vocals of Bowie as far as the Champs Elysees. Is that DJ Kool Herc on the decks? Situated in the Capital of French Electro, the influence is audible, while Meth, Red, Jay-Z and even Mystikal get 16 bars in on the mic. Who knew The Beatles were this funky?
The cause for celebration? It’s the wrap up party for First Serve, an undercoverproject that has been two years in the making. First Serve is the brainchild of 2 & 4 (aka Chokolate & Khalid, producers/ DJ’s). After an instant meeting of minds they decided to embark on a musical adventure – a Hip Hop album played by musicians. All they needed was a couple of MC’s to help complete their vision. Enter NY based Jacob ‘Pop’ Life and Deen ‘D’ Whitter.Listen to the mixtape recorded at the party. It’s funky, it’s hip hop, it’s disco... and it’s a classic!

Tracklisting:

1-First Serve - We Made It Interlude
2-First Serve vs Aloe Blacc – Pushin’ Aside, Pushin’ Along
3-Notorious BIG vs De La Soul – Whatchu Want
4-Krs-ONE vs 2&4 –
5-Jay-Z – 99 Problems (Prodigy Remix)
6-First Serve vs Run DMC – The Work/Walk This Way
7-Run DMC vs Jason Navins – It’s Like That
8-Theophilus London – Girls Money
9-2&4 vs Akil (of Jurassic 5), Busta – Must B The Music (Remix)
10-First Serve vs Eminem – Move ‘Em In, Move ‘Em Out
11-Lupe Fiasco feat. MDMA – Coming Up
12-Cee-Lo – Bright Lights, Bigger City
13-Grand Master Flash – The Message (2&4 Mash Up)
14-Mystikal -Bouncin’ Back
15-Jurassic 5 – The Influence (2&4 Mash Up)
16-Redman vs Dj Quick – Get Dirty (2&4 Remix)
17-IAM – La Saga (2&4 Mash Up)
18-First Serve – Must B The Music
19-The Beatles vs Joan Jett vs Cypress Hill vs House Of Pain vs RATM – Mash Up
20-BB King – Boom Boom Boom (Remix)
21-De La Soul – Say No Saturday
22- Nas – Made You Look (Remix)
23- Ini Kamoze vs Naughty By Nature – Here Comes The Hotstepper
24- First Serve – Move ‘Em In, Move ‘Em Out (Demo Version)

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Guyana "Cockiness"

2012-01-16T13:33:00.000-08:00

BMAJOR MUSIC GROUP & BRYANT MCKINNIE OF THE BALTIMORE RAVENS PRESENT GUYANA "COCKIENESS". GUYANA WILL BE DROPPING A MIXTAPE REAL SOON! FOR UPDATES CHECK OUT @IMGUYANA

I've always been a fan of Bangladesh production because it's so unique, but this one is ill with all the flips and breaks. Guyana does a great job of working every little twist with fiyah. Can someone tell me is that Cab Calloway samples? Dope

Nucci Reyo "Living But Dying"

2012-01-16T13:11:00.000-08:00

The fam Nucci Reyo returns with new heat produced by Kevin Mcall (producer of "Deuces" for Chris Brown). "Living But Dying" is going to hurt some feelings and open some eyes across a wide range of people in the game...Nucci is the truth.

Get connected with Nucci Reyo on twitter @NucciReyoIsBack

GhostWridah "Sweet (Freestyle)"

2012-01-16T12:57:00.000-08:00

GhostWridah takes Common's "Sweet" and turns up the volume to rip pieces out of wack MCs. I don't normally get behind music over someone else's instrumentals, but Ghostwridah now owns this beat!

Get familiar with Poe Boy Music Group/L.Y.F.E. Music Recording Artist Ghostwridah and get connected with him on twitter @GhostWridah. Watch for new music weekly from the Miami rhyme spitter.

Masspike Miles "Candy Store"

2012-01-16T12:13:00.001-08:00

Masspike Miles is gearing up to drop the new project "Say Hello To Forever" which drops January 24 and runs out the hot "Candy Store" to set the tone. If you aren't familiar with the Maybach Music Group signee, you need to catch up quick. Masspike Miles will be hosting an upcoming volume of my Unique Styles mixtape series so you know I'm leaning on his music heavy and obviously cosigning his talent.

Follow Masspike Miles on twitter @MasspikeMiles

Chalie Boy "No Time To Lay Off"

2012-01-15T11:42:00.000-08:00

Chalie Boy returns with "No Time To Lay Off" and delivers an instant classic Chalie Boy album to add to his massive catalog of work. If you're not familiar with Chalie Boy - this is an excellent introduction with Chalie Boy offering his singing and rapping skills blended in a perfect storm of dope music for the clubs, the radio, mixtapes, Saturday night house parties, and Sunday afternoon barbeques. Listen to "T.E.X.A.S." and tell me you don't hear that bumpin down the block out the trunk of every third car slidin' by or playing loud at the BBQ while you slappin dominoes or playing spades? As soon as that Con Funk Shun "Loves Train" sample drops you know you know it's a hit record. I can already tell you the "Wake It Up" record with Slim Thug and Beat King goes big in the clubs and is easily one of my favorite singles from "No Time To Lay Off". Another favorite of mine is the "It's Whatever" record where Chalie Boy absolutely stunned me with his delivery and cadence. I knew Chalie Boy was the most versatile artist I know, but I never knew he could flow like that! Another song you don't want to miss is the playfull "OMG". If you're a DJ like me you will appreciate how much Chalie Boy shows love to the DJs throughout his songs. If you're a fan of Hip-Hop and R&B I can confidently guarantee there will be something within the tracklisting of "No Time To Lay Off" that you will dig.

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Now for the best part: Chalie Boy is giving "No Time To Lay Off" away for free. Visit chalieboy.net and download your copy now, then follow Chalie Boy on twitter @D3CHALIEBOY and hit him direct with your feedback.

01. Ghetto Superstar (Produced by Cuttamuzik)
02. Bust It (Featuring Beat King & Queen) (Produced by Beat King)
03. T.E.X.A.S. (Produced by Izzy The Kid)
04. Goin’ Goin’ (Produced by Izzy The Kid)
05. Bitch Quit Callin’ Me (Produced by Q. Smith)
06. Foul Shit (Produced by Cuttamuzik)
07. Play With It (Produced by Izzy The Kid)
08. My Momma Always Told Me (Featuring J-Dawg) (Produced by Cuttamuzik)
09. Wake It Up (Featuring Beat King & Slim Thug) (Produced by Beat King)
10. Got A Lotta Bitches (Produced by Cuttamuzik)
11. Nightlife Rock Shit (Produced by Mingo of Beat Monkeys)
12. Eff U Haters (Produced by Cuttamuzik)
13. It’s Whatever (Produced by Bravestar Productions)
14. She Like Girls (w/ Pooca Leroy) (Produced by Bonefied)
15. OMG (Produced by Q. Smith)

You can find my twists of "OMG" and "Goin' Goin" on my Slap That Mix 4 mixtape and "It's Whatever" and "T.E.X.A.S." on my Slap That Mix 3 mixtape. "Wake It Up" found placement on two of my mixtapes; "Unique Styles 2K11 Vol 7" hosted by Murphy Lee and "The Official TXSMC Mixtape". I also flipped "Bust It" into my "This Is What a Real DJ Sounds Like" blend.

DJ 2 DJ: The R&B Edition

2012-01-14T10:46:00.000-08:00

Princess (@NeXplicable_P on twitter) turned me on to some new R&B fiyah yesterday that will definitely be going in my mixes and already has the wheels rolling on a new R&B mixtape. I'm a junkie for dope R&B talent so this is a treat for me to have a DJ turn me on to new R&B talent for my mixes. Check out the tracks below and be sure to hit up each artist for their full albums. If you're an independent artist looking for spins and to connect to the network, get connected with @NeXplicable_P right away and get in the mix. I trust music from DJ 2 DJ more than any other source. If a DJ vouches for your music - that's enough for me to at least listen.

Get familiar with Shaliek Rivers and reach out to him to get your copy of his album "I Don't Wanna Be Famous"

Shaliek Rivers "Little Things" and "Love Don't Believe (ft Cheri Dennis)" (@SHALIEKRIVERS on twitter): For interviews/features/appearances etc. Contact T-REX at Terrellrsimon@yahoo.com or Ra-fael: TwoRsEnt@aol.com

Get familiar with Trumaine Lamar and reach out to him to get your copy of his album "Things I Should've Told Her".

Trumaine Lamar "Her Part 1" and "Still" (@Tru101 on twitter) www.trumainelamar.com

#REALDJSHIT Is This You?

2012-01-13T14:37:00.000-08:00

Here's a shoutout to all the wack DJs that dropped some wack so-called "mixtapes" yesterday...you know who you are...wack mu'fuckas

That is all...carry on

#REALDJSHIT Wack "DJs" Can Drink Bleach

2012-01-12T18:25:00.000-08:00

Today I noticed that the epidemic of wack DJs has risen to new absurdity. Let's be clear; the root word of "MIXTAPE" is "MIX". I hit play on two different mixtapes today that included five DJs. FIVE! Between five DJs and 2 different mixtapes how is it fuckin possible that neither mixtape had even a hint of MIX?! These no-mix 'mixtapes' should be slapped with a huge sticker that reads "NO TURNTABLES REQUIRED". Websites dedicated to mixtapes should shoulder some responsibility and add an asterisk or something to indicate the tape is just a bunch of music, sound effects, and screaming - NO MIX INCLUDED.

How or when this became acceptable is baffling to me. Would you prefer to dry chew some sour koolaid then stop and sprinkle some sugar in your mouth instead of actually adding water and mixing it all together? Wouldn't you be upset if you hit the fridge to pour some koolaid in your cup and the dry ass ingredients slid to the bottom of your empty cup? How in the hell am I supposed to digest this bullshit as a real DJ? It leaves a real bad taste in my mouth to say the least. Yet artists gobble up the opportunity to be on a wack no-mix 'mixtape' then have the nerve to tweet shit like #salutetheDJ or even worse; #realdjshit.

I hit play on another no-mix 'mixtape' yesterday and when I asked the DJ why there was no mix he explained that the artist asked for that. I would love to have an artist explain to me why in the hell you would ASK a DJ to host your mixtape, but don't mix any of it?! Why not just release a street album with no-DJ so that at least if a DJ does hear it and like it he can just download it and run it right into the mix? I thought it was obvious, but I feel obligated to let you artists know - DJs will not mix your music in their mixes with some other DJ's tags or talking all over it. That would be like Pepsi allowing Coke to advertise on their cans.

A lot of you mu'fuckas are using the term "DJ" with reckless abandon and total disregard for the craft. DJ is a title you must earn. Drink bleach and die with that wack bullshit. You are destroying the credibility of the term "DJ" and what it means to our Hip-Hop culture. You should be ashamed for what you have done to our craft and THAT is some #realdjshit.

Anatomy of a Classic: House of Pain "Jump Around"

2012-01-12T11:37:00.000-08:00

“Jump Around” is a classic Hip-Hop record from House of Pain (released in 1992 on the groups first self-titled album through XL Recordings and Tommy Boy Records), produced by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill. This song became a hit in 1992, reaching Number 3 in the USA. A 1993 re-release of the song in the UK, where the original had been a minor hit, peaked at Number 8. On VH1′s 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s, “Jump Around” was featured at position 24. It was number 66 on VH1′s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. The album went mutli-platinum.

The famous horn riff that jumps it all off is from the record "Harlem Shuffle" by Bob & Earl (1963). The loop that runs throughout the entire song is a pitched way down sample from "Popeye The Hitchhiker" by Chubby Checker (1962). A sure sign that DJ Muggs from Cypress Hill produced the record is the sample of "Tramp" by Lowell Fulsom (1966) running throughout the song. If you listen to the original "Tramp" record you will also recognize the sample was used in Cypres Hill's classic "How I Could Just Kill a Man". There used to be a rumor floating around that the high pitched squeel at the beginning of each bar was a sample of Prince screaming in his song "Gett Off", but it's actually a saxophone stab taken from "Shoot Your Shot" by Jr. Walker & the All Stars (1965). It is widely known throughout the industry that securing a sample from Prince is somewhere between impossible and can't be done. The scratch that DJ Lethal is rubbing through the hooks is from the old "Military Cut - Scratch Mix" by DJ Grand Wizard Theodore and Kevie Kev Rockwell (1983).

I've read that the song also incorporates a sample from "Soul Girl" by Jeanne & the Darlings (1967), but I could only find that sample used on the Pete Rock remix of "Jump Around". The same is true of "Pot Belly" by Lou Donaldson (1970). I could only hear the sample used in Pete Rock's remix - not the original House of Pain record. The same is also true for the use of the sample from the Harvey Averne Dozen "You're No Good" (1968) record. According to Funkmaster Flex the song also samples Johnny Cash's "Daddy Sang Bass" (1969) but I haven't found any sample from that record in "Jump Around".

Some more interesting facts about the record from Wikipedia:

In television and film
The song has been featured in films Mrs. Doubtfire, The Rookie, Daredevil (film), Rush Hour, Happy Gilmore, Kiss of Death, and Black Hawk Down, as well as the television series My Name Is Earl, the TBS talk show Lopez Tonight and the BBC Radio Scotland series Off The Ball. It was also featured in a Pringles commercial in the late 1990s. It also features as darts player Gary Anderson's walk on music.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
At University of Wisconsin-Madison home football games, students "Jump Around" to the song between the third and fourth quarters. The tradition grew out of the Men's Varsity Swimteam members playing it over a discman and broadcasting via a smuggled in megaphone to sections O and P during the games to rile up those sections. This began in '93; well before the official start. The "official" start began on Saturday, October 10, 1998, at the Badgers' Homecoming game against the Purdue Boilermakers[3] After no offensive points were scored in the third quarter, and en route to their second 6-0 start of the modern football era, one of the Badgers' marketing agents, who was in charge of sound, piped the song through the loudspeakers.It stirred up fans and players and has become a tradition of the last decade. However, on September 6, 2003 (the Badgers' first home game of the season), with construction of skyboxes surrounding Camp Randall Stadium, UW officials decided to cancel the "Jump Around" due to worries about structural integrity. Stadium security and the local police department had been informed of this decision, but no notification had been given to the fans. When news surfaced on Monday, September 8, that this event was not a technical or human malfunction, but rather a decision by campus officials, the students launched a protest. Petitions circulated and students pushed back against administration. Structural engineers confirmed that the stadium would suffer no structural damage caused by the vibrations created by jumping. Two days later, Chancellor John D. Wiley announced that the "Jump Around" tradition would resume. The song's title is displayed on unofficial Wisconsin Badgers clothing and apparel and even on some of a Madison-based bank's credit cards.

University of North Carolina
In 2004, the North Carolina Tar Heels began using the song as it was a favorite tune among the team, Rashad McCants and others. The song has played at the beginning of every North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball home game at the Dean Smith Center since that year. Just as in Madison, during the song the entire student section jumps up and down. Occasionally, the players are seen dancing to the song as well. When the Tar Heels won their most recent national title in 2009, the song was played over the Smith Center loudspeakers after the final buzzer. When the Tar Heels moved a 2010 game against Texas to the Greensboro Coliseum, Jump Around was played before the opening tip of that game as well.

Demrick "Heads Up" Album Review

2012-01-11T21:42:00.000-08:00

It was just luck that I stumbled across Demrick's "Heads Up" album on datpiff.com. I think it was the "Official" badge that made me check it out (just a tip for artists trying to draw attention on datpiff), but I will say the artwork was a total non-factor. I would have normally skipped right past anything with a cover so plain. With all that said - this a must have for DJs and for fans of Hip-Hop.

There's a total of 17 tracks and thankfully there is no DJ screaming all over the music - this allows me to immediately run any track right into my mixes. "Caken Up (De Gottem)" leads "Heads Up" off with immediate heat, or 'lava flow' as Demrick boasts. The production is catchy as hell with that constant "De Got 'Em" looped up, but the real highlight is Young De's delivery and unique style. I was excited about the album as soon as I heard the first track. "Money and Weed" follows with a introduction reminiscent of Public Enemy's "The brutha don't swear he's nice...he KNOWS he's nice". Once again the production is dope and Demrick's flow and entire vibe are smooth. Brevi's a real nice feature on the record too with her layered vocals blessing the hooks. "Money and Weed" is definitely one of my favorite picks from "Heads Up". "Go Big" has that old boom-bap snare which I'm not a fan of unless it is engineered to absolutely slap. Demrick amps up his delivery within the verses with more aggression and attitude, but coupled with his singing in the beginning and Brevi's vocals it creates a a real fly flava.

The snyth in "Liar Liar" turned me off in the beginning, but it tones down once the record gets going - just not enough. The song just seems really noisy. Brevi visits this one with a verse of rhyme, but I definitely think she is worlds better singing on hooks. The "Guilty" interlude is cool, but if you know me you know I'm not a fan of intros, interludes, and outros. Write it out and let it be a complete song. As soon as "You're the One" drops in I had to stop it and pull out my Bootsy Collins "Munchies for Your Love" record to see if that was the guitar sample used - still not absolutely positive, but pretty damn sure. Regardless, "You're the One" is another favorite pick of mine from the album. Brevi once again joins Young De for another feature and she blazes this one. Her and Demrick make a great vocal combination. "In The Clouds" has a hint of The Weeknd vibe, but hits with some really crisp engineering and I think Demrick delivers more soul that The Weeknd. "In The Clouds" is a nice record, but not something you will ever hear in the clubs on out on the streets. The mellow tone of the song might be good for radio and is definitely good for kickin' around the house. "Burnout" fits the same vibe, but I think "In The Clouds" is the better of the two.

"This World" has crossover appeal in large doses. I like the breakbeat sample looped underneath it all, but not enough to make it a top pick for me. "Make It Happen" is HEAVILY breakbeat driven, but I wish Demrick would have brought a real DJ in the lab to lay down actual cuts rather than simulated cuts. The tracklisting says Xzibit is featured, but I didn't hear him anywhere in the record. Either the tracklisting is in error or Xzibit has completely flipped his flow. I think "Can't Always Rain" will get Demrick some attention if it can get some spins. I really think it would be an excellent record for a movie score. "Fight For Mine" may have the same potential, but I didn't like it - probably my least favorite song with the production and the crossover pop sound on the hooks. If I ever get my hands on the acapella though...I would chop Demrick's verses over different production and chop out the hooks. His lyrical assault is dope.

After that you get into five bonus tracks. I didn't like "Man on the Moon", but I liked "Back Again" once the beat drops in. I'm pretty sure Xzibit is actually on the "Back Again" record. If not, then I need to know who is on that last verse. "Runway Walk" again sounds like Xzibit with Demrick and Brevi tag-teaming the record. "What It Is" AGAIN sounds like Xzibit with Demrick. I don't know anything about Demrick, but I'm guessing he is somehow affiliated with Xzibit with all the appearances on the bonus records.

If you're not familiar with Demrick I would definitely recommend you listen to "Heads Up", and get connected with him on twitter @IamDEMRICK. The project definitely caught my attention and had me twisting him in my mixes. I may be hella late on Demrick, but I'm on board now.

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Busta Rhymes ft Twista with Eclipse "Can You Keep Up"

2012-01-09T14:13:00.001-08:00

Busta Rhymes has been on absolute fire for a while now and Twista has always been known for the rapid-fire flow. Now we bring in Eclipse with his own lyrical acrobatics to the new record "Can You Keep Up". The title is perfect for this record - listen for yourself

This record premiered exclusively on Da' Hitman's "Slap That Mix 4" (free to listen/download here). DJs, we have provided the DJ Service Pack for this record on Eclipse's page here.

Get familiar with @BusaBusss @TWISTAgmg @EclipseDarkness

Slap That Mix 4

2012-01-07T21:13:00.000-08:00

Da' Hitman kicks off 2012 with volume 4 of the Slap That Mix mixtape series including new music from Rick Ross, TI, Busta Rhymes, Miss B, 40 Cal, and more - featuring the exclusive "Can You Keep Up" record from Busta Rhymes, Twista, and Eclipse. Holla at your favorite DJ and hit me with your feedback. If you're feeling generous and want to get ya favorite DJ a Snickers or a 12-pack of Pepsi or bottle of Amaretto - visit "Thank You DJ".

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SLAP THAT MIX 4 TRACK LISTING
01 Busta Rhymes, Twista, and Eclipse - Can U Keep Up
02 Hitman - Slap That Mix
03 Raekwon - Luxury Rap
04 Darq ft D Dave Elus and Young Bugz - Rising 2 The Top
05 Tony Williams ft Fonzworth Bentley and Chip Tha Ripper - Marsha Brady
06 Gengis Khan - Blaze It Up
07 Miss B - U Be a Fan
08 Hitman - Chumps Can’t Fuck With Me
09 Rick Ross ft Stalley - Party Heart
10 TI ft Lady G Spodee - In A Nutshell
11 Miss B - Up In Da Club
12 Busta Rhymes - Why Stop Now
13 TI - Stunt n Like A Fool
14 Chalie Boy - OMG
15 Rick Ross ft Pharrell - MMG The World Is Ours
16 French Montana ft Ace Hood - U Don’t Hear Me Tho
17 Smoke Bulga ft Lito Dollaz and E Burton - On Deck
18 Chalie Boy - Goin' Goin'
19 Gerreddi - Go Bananas
20 Smoke Bulga ft Lee Boy - I’m Paid
21 Hitman - Don’t Fuck With This DJ
22 CoDizzle - Faded
23 40 Cal ft Ru Spirits - Lienell Jenkins
24 DK of GS Boyz - Sorry
25 40 Cal - Light It Up

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01 @BusaBusss @TWISTAgmg @EclipseDarkness
02 @DaHitman
03 @Raekwon
04 @DARQBXKID
05 @TWFTonyWilliams @cooloutrageous @Chip216
06 @Gengis24 via @JMorrisCEO
07 @msbhavin
08 @DaHitman
09 @rickyrozay
10 @Tip
11 @msbhavin
12 @BusaBusss
13 @Tip
14 @D3CHALIEBOY
15 @rickyrozay @Pharrell
16 @FrencHMonTanA @Acehood
17 @smokebulga
18 @D3CHALIEBOY
19 @Gerreddi
20 @smokebulga
21 @DaHitman
22 @Co_dizzle
23 @fortycal
24 @DK_KEY via @SOSINCEREENT
25 @fortycal

DJS: the "No-DJ" version along with the DJ Service Pack for the Busta Rhymes ft Twista and Eclipse "Can You Keep Up" is available for download (free) at Eclipse

If you go back a few days to my "Diggin' in the Crates" post (Pretty Purdie & Funk Factory albums) you can find the source for a large amount of the samples/drums/organ & guitar riffs/etc chopped into this mixtape. I'm always digging in the crates to find dope breaks to twist in the mix so I'm opening a new challenge to everyone: pick any album from any genre and provide the rar/zip link and I will dig through the album and twist it into my next mixtape. Make it challenging though - not a current album, that's too easy. You can tweet your rar/zip link to me @DaHitman - just let me know it's for the challenge.

SLAP THAT MIX 4 WEB POSTINGS
Slap THat Mix 4 at MicrophoneBully.com
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DJ Lexus & DJ Black Jesus "Fleet Heat 7"

2012-01-07T03:06:00.001-08:00

Shout to the fam DJ Lexus for including Eclipse on "Fleet Heat 7" (Track 3 Eclipse "Hands to the Ceiling"). You can download the complete mixtape for free at DJLexusOfficial.com and be sure to get connected with DJ Lexus on twitter @LexusOfficial

DJ LEXUS SET
01 JIM JONES FT TRAV & MEL MATRIX - REDRUM
02 ROXX RUGER - ROLL UP
03 ECLIPSE - HANDS TO THE CEILING
04 CHYNA DOLL - SASSY
05 JON CONNOR & FREEWAY - GONNA MAKE IT
06 JAPIRO - THE HIGH LIFE
07 G FISHER - MISSON IMPOSSIBLE
08 JON CONNOR - NO THRILLZ
09 RH BLESS - POWER OF ASSOCIATION
10 ONE DA - HUSTLE FEELIN GOOD
11 WORDSMITH - THE LIMIT
12 K MILL - WHATCHA CALL THAT

DJ BLACK JESUS SET
13 B.O.B. FT. ANDRE 3000 - PLAY THE GUITAR
14 BIG SEAN FT. 2 CHAINZ - KEEP IT GEE
15 TYGA FT. LIL' WAYNE - FADED
16 GUCCI MANE FT. YO GOTTI - IN LOVE WITH A WHITE GIRL
17 FRENCH MONTANA FT. ACE HOOD - YOU DON'T HEAR ME THOUGH
18 MAINO FT. T.I. & MEEK MILL - CREAM (REMIX)
19 WIZ KHALIFA FT. JUICY J & BERNER - G.F.U.
20 RICK ROSS FT. RIHANNA - TALK THAT TALK (REMIX)
21 LINO CORDOVA FT. A-MILLION - BANDS ON ME (PROD. BY A-MILLION)
22 FABOLOUS FT. MEEK MILL - YOU DON'T KNOW BOUT IT
23 BRIANNA FT. TRINA & FUTURE - HEY HOE

BONUS TRACKS (CHOICE CUTS)
24 KWAN LEE - UNSTOPPABLE 3
25 REEK DA VILLIAN - LORD KNOWS
26 CONTINETAL FIVE - LORD KNOWS
27 JAYSUN FT YOUNG CUTTA - FUK OUTTA HERE
28 NITE - WARNING REMIX
29 RIZ FT PRODIGY - NEVER SCARED
30 YP FT JIM JONES - GETTIN MONEY

DJ 2 DJ: Benz "Work" via DJ Kool Laid

2012-01-05T17:27:00.000-08:00

Whenever a DJ sends me a record that they believe in and will stake their reputation on it - I'll post it up and if it's hot (to me) I'll flex it into my own mixes. Here's a new DJ2DJ record from DJ Kool Laid @DJKoolLaid titled "Work" from Benz @QBBenz featuring Doe Hicks.

Hit me with your feedback or get on twitter and hit @DJKoolLaid and Benz @QBBenz direct.

Diggin in the Crates: Pretty Purdie & Funk Factory

2012-01-04T05:20:00.000-08:00

Just finished chopping samples out of the Pretty Purdie "Soul Drums" album and thought I would share it with the producers and DJs that are looking for some high energy drums from Bernard "Pretty" Purdie with that late 60's flavor. I was honestly surprised to find that there are very few uses of samples from Pretty Purdie.

Since it has been so long since I posted any entries in the Diggin In The Crates section I thought I'd pass along another treat: Funk Factory's "Funk Factory" album. I've already used chops from the lead track "Watusi Dance", but I'll be twisting in a lot more of this into my mixes. Slam full of wide open organ riffs, wah guitar work, percussion, and some odd bits and pieces of sounds. The vocals are wack as hell though-fair warning. If you like the Beastie Boys you will recognize the source of the sample they used for their "Car Thief" track (also sampled by 3 6 Mafia for "Puttin' Hoez on the House"). I definitely suggest checking out "Lilliput". Watch for some chops of that to show up in my next mixtape.

Darq "R.A.W."

2012-01-03T16:41:00.001-08:00

I get a lot of artists tweeting me links to their videos but I RARELY watch the videos and it actually irritates the shit out of me because what is a DJ supposed to do with a youtube video? BUT...If an artist can get their music video posted on a site I trust and do work with like MicrophoneBully.com AND @MicrophoneBully and/or @MBBlog tweet it to me, I will watch it.

With that said (just so you understand how important it is to get the right video to the right people for EFFECTIVE promotion), I hit MicrophoneBully.com to watch the premier of the "R.A.W." video from Darq and was blown away! I won't steal the the hits that MicrophoneBully.com deserves for the premier, but you can peep the trailer of Darq's "R.A.W." video below

Visit www.microphonebully.com to see the entire mini-movie which is truly what it is - not just another music video, this is an epic mini-movie! Get familiar with the players and follow them on twitter @DARQBXKID and @AMYDAVIS13. The visual masterpiece is directed by @KRISTIANKRUZ

After I watched the video I had to hear more from the artist Darq so I hit his twitter @DARQBXKID which led me to his just released project "R.A.W." (available as a free download here). You can check it out for yourself below, but I just wanted to share how excited I was to discover a new artist through effective placement and promotion of a music video (leading to the artist's music actually going in my mixes).

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New Music

2012-01-03T14:07:00.000-08:00

What's in your email? After I downloaded the new Smoke Bulga and 40 Cal projects I started working through the mp3s in my email. You know I try to support good music so here ya' go - turn it up and enjoy.

Gengis Khan (@Gengis24) "Blaze It Up" via Morris Corp Entertainment (@JMorrisCEO)

Gerreddi (@Gerreddi) ft Fat Trel (@FatTrel) "Go Bananas" via DJ2DJ from @DJYKCOR

Wordsmith (@WordsmithMusic) "The Limit" (Produced by Strada)

The Players Clvb (@dougiesroom @ThePlayersClvb @moneyAFG) "Yxung Mxney Mvker"

For the DJs, if you need drops or DJ service packs - hit the artist's twitter and reach out for whatever you need.

Slap That Mix 3

2011-12-31T02:24:00.000-08:00

Wrapping up 2011 with one last mixtape featuring new music from both indies and majors from coast to coast including music sent DJ 2 DJ from Nexplicable P, DJ K Yung, and DJ Infamous. Slap That Mix 3 is highlighted by Poe Boy Records new artist Brianna and one of my favorite artists, Chalie Boy. As always, free to listen/download

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01 Hitman - Let Me Introduce Myself
02 Rum - Twerk Hard
03 Asher Roth ft ZZ Ward, Rockie Fresh, and Blu - Insurance
04 Pac Div ft Asher Roth - Useless
05 Alja Jackson - Prettiest Girl
06 D Flair - Hip Hop Girls
07 Asher Roth - In The Kitchen
08 Hitman - Go DJ
09 Tifanii Songbird - Watch Them Hands
10 CJ Hilton Ft. Kingpen Slim - Cold Summer (Remix)
11 DJ K Yung ft Kid Famous, LX, Young X & Devvon Terrell - We Bout That
12 Fabolous - Swag Champ
13 Chalie Boy - It’s Whatever
14 GL - All Night Long
15 B Elz ft Young Cee and Blac Boi - Fresh On Da Block
16 Slim Thug ft Killa Kyleon Les - OCD
17 Brianna - Go Hard
18 Smoke DZA ft PI-C - Money Down
19 Brianna - Dollas
20 Chalie Boy - T.E.X.A.S.
21 Phil Ade ft Fat Trel - Where You From
22 D. Wise - On My Way (Please You)
23 Chance ft Shabazz da Poet - Imagination (smile)

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05 @AljaJackson via DJ2DJ from @NexplicableP
06 @DFlair via DJ2DJ from @NexplicableP
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12 @myFabolouslife
13 @D3CHALIEBOY
14 @GL_Sace_ via @ImaginedMedia
15 B Elz ft Young Cee and Blac Boi - Fresh On Da Block
16 @SlimThugga ft @KillaKyleon
17 @BriannatheYRB
18 @SmokeDZA
19 @BriannatheYRB
20 @D3CHALIEBOY
21 @PhilAde301 ft @FatTrel
22 @mrDWise via DJ2DJ from @NexplicableP
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Slap That Mix 3 at SwazyStyles.com
Slap That Mix 3 at SalutetheDJs.com

Busta Rhymes "Why Stop Now"

2011-12-31T02:06:00.000-08:00

Brand new Busta Rhymes and Chris Brown "Why Stop Now". If you ever have any questions about Busta Rhymes being one of the top 5 emcees of all time after hearing this? You're crazy!

Busta Rhymes is en fuego "Shit...I wanna see ya'll do that on youtube" Awready!

Thank You DJ

2011-12-28T02:48:00.000-08:00

Artists and those who represent artists always tell me they would love to buy me a drink for twisting their music on a mixtape or spinning their music on my radio shows or bringing their music to the clubs. If you ran into me in the club would you buy the DJ a drink? What if we bumped into each other at the corner store...would you buy the DJ a Snickers or a 12 pack of Pepsi (also known as "Nectar of the Gods" if you let me tell it)? Really want to thank your favorite DJ? Buy me a bottle of Amaretto-if you know me then you know I love Pepsi and Amaretto on ice - you should try it. These are a few of my favorite things. No DJ is opposed to hearing "Thank you DJ" and I am sure not opposed to anyone buying me a Snickers, a Pepsi, a bottle of my favorite Amaretto...

Shoot me your twitter "@" when you buy me a drink. Toast one up with me @DaHitman

DJ 2 DJ - New Music

2011-12-23T12:20:00.001-08:00

I always check for anything another DJ sends and can usually count on legitimate heat when its from one DJ to another DJ. For any other DJs who want to send over the singles you are working, please send mp3s/DJ service packs/drops to usmradio@gmail.com. If it's hot it's in the mix.

From DJ Infamous (@DJInfamous804) Rum (@redrumva) "Twerk Hard"

From DJ K Yung @djkyung "We Bout That"

From Nexplicable P @NexplicableP (I was tuned into her radio show on NexRadio and heard these-had to get 'em for my own mixes)

Alja Jackson @AljaJackson - Prettiest Girl

CJ Hilton @iamcjofficial Ft. Kingpen Slim @kingpenslim - Cold Summer (Remix)

D. Wise @mrdwise - On My Way (Please You)

D Flair @DFlair ft JDP - Hip Hop Girls

Eclipse featured on Mims "Open Bars" album

2011-12-22T09:20:00.000-08:00

Mims drops his Open Bars project today and you know I'm supporting it - my fam Eclipse is on this album with his feature on Mim's "Dangerous" record. You can listen below and download the full ablum for free. For any DJs that want drops or music from Eclipse just hit me up or reach out to Eclipse direct on twitter @EclipseDarkness.

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Kool DJ Red Alert on the Mix

2011-12-21T11:37:00.000-08:00

If you love Hip-Hop like you say do? If you truly #respectthedj and #salutethedj like you always tweet it up on twitter? Follow @KoolDJRedAlert and pay homage to the great Kool the DJ Red Alert! As a DJ, I give credit to Red Alert as one of the 3 DJs that are responsible for my love of the craft and the reason why I take our craft so seriously. Red Alert represents the best in the game when it comes to blend skills and I have never met another DJ that digs in the crates like the Godfather. Peep the mix Kool DJ Red Alert twisted up below and enjoy the lessons of our craft. #REALDJSHIT

KOOL DJ RED ALERT "LET'S REMINISCE A LIL BIT" by Kool Red

Make sure you visit www.kooldjredalert.com and watch his twitter timeline for his live ustream shows and mixes. Give thanks that you were alive to share the joy of Hip-Hop and witness the craft with a true legend Kool DJ Red Alert.

Legends of Hip Hop with DJ Illatek, DJ Ykcor, and Da' Hitman

2011-12-20T20:42:00.000-08:00

Linked up with my fam DJ Ykcor and my UK fam DJ Illatek to pay homage to the Legends of Hip Hop with a tribute to Biggie and Tupac with a special bonus (mixed by me) celebrating the legendary Public Enemy. Click play and enjoy some real DJ shit.

Legends of hip hop Dj Illatek // Dj Ykcor // Da Hitman 192k by illatek

It is always an honor to link up with fellow DJs that I respect and step to the side and listen to them work. Get connected with us all on twitter and get familiar with DJ Illatek, DJ Ykcor, and Da' Hitman.

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Catch DJ Illatek live on the radio droppin’ the hottest exclusives, mixes and interviews with artists such as Bashy, Sean Paul, Heartless Crew, Joe, Brandy, Craig David, Skepta and more every Tuesday, 10pm - 1am on Bang 103.6 FM (listen online at www.wearebang.com). If you want your music on air email info@illatek.com. Catch DJ Illatek spinning at his weekly residency at Flavas in Ealing, West London every Friday.

Catch DJ Ykcor in full effect every Saturday night on Swurv Radio with his show CLASS IS IN SESSION; featuring the illest turntable tactics to ever hit the airwaves. Visit www.djykcor.com to get music, mixtapes, videos, and official DJ Ykcor material.

Album Review: Bobby V "Vitamin V"

2011-12-20T14:57:00.000-08:00

I don't normally do reviews for mixtapes but Bobby V's new "Vitamin V" project isn't what I would consider a mixtape. DJ Holiday didn't attempt any sort of mix or blends, he's just hollaring all over the music and throwing in tags and sweeps for transitions. This would have definitely been better without that since all that crap just gets in the way for other DJs who would like to spin the tracks. I would be interested to hear from Bobby V on how Holiday's presence is a benefit to the project, but this isn't about that; this is about a dope collection of music from one of R&B's best talents. Bobby V's "Vitamin V" is a must have for every R&B fan and to be honest, anyone planning to have any sex at any time over the next 365 days - this is your soundtrack to a great night of romance and/or straight f*ckin!

Normally I skip right passed intros and over skits and cut out before an outro, but I dig the intro for "Vitamin V". It's just smooth and offers a great prelude to the overall vibe of the project. The "Drop It" (featuring Meek Mill and 2 Chainz) record has been floating around for a minute now and is a solid single for Bobby V. Then you get to one of my favorites from the project with the record "Cum Baby" featuring Terrace Martin. Holiday was pissing me off with the sound effects and fuckin up the beginning of the record, but if you can ignore that, this record is damn sexy. I really like the minimalist approach to the production with the raw beat and triangles and that breakdown with the reverb snare hit at the 2:06 mark is a dope touch. It keeps going with the next record "When I'm Up In It" which is really about Bobby V stroking a woman's mind. It's a nice record, but the heat really rolls in with "Hammer Time".

"Hammer Time" is without a doubt one of the best tracks from the project. Again the produciton is minimalistic and allows Bobby V to carry the track with his vocals. I like the light piano and harp touches. "Hammer Time" is a soundtrack for sex...there is no other way to say it. It still shocks me to hear R&B singers sing the word "fuck" (around the 3 minute mark), but I think it gives the song an edge that I like. "Naked" is next on the tracklisting which is great if you're still sexin...no need to skip ahead, "Naked" is a hot record too. "Stilletos & Toes" is okay, but not one of my top picks. I really didn't like the vocal effects and the pulsing synth hits made the song a little too busy. I'm on the fence with "KIT". I liked it once the singing kicked in, but the half-rappin' Drake approach is not something I want to hear anymore. Drake has worn that out.

"NIght Rider" gets the project back on track as a favorite of mine even though the engine rev effects is a little cheesy. I wanted to hate on the Bill Jabr bars, but I think the verse fits well and gives the song more depth and substance. Without that verse the song would have to be chopped significantly. My favorite part of "3 AM" is the breakdown around the 2:19 mark. I will probably be chopping that piece into my mixes with a dope breakbeat under it. I like "5 Star" and I'm guessing a lot of women would adopt it as a theme song if they heard it. I think if Bobby V were to remix it at a higher BPM with a little more energy "5 Star" could have single potential. "That Girl" sounds like a throwback to old 80's groups like Ready for the World or something like that. Not feeling this record. It comes across as corny and something a major label would try to convince an artist to run with. I swear it sounds like the old Ready for the World song "Love You Down" (google it and tell me I'm wrong). "Blu Kolla Anthem" just has that outro vibe and I guess it works good as the close of the project.

Overall I really like "Vitamin V" and think Bobby V has delivered with some of the best R&B of the fourth quarter if not the year. If you can get passed Holiday trying to jam up the sexy flava of the project you'll have an excellent tool for that romantic shit you want to put down on your woman. Now I have to try to talk Bobby V into providing a "No-DJ" version of all the tracks.

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Send your feedback directly Bobby V on twitter @BobbyV and make sure you visit www.blukolladreams.com for official Bobby V material and content.

New Mixtape "Slap That Mix 2"

2011-12-19T19:39:00.000-08:00

Returning with another edition of the series SLAP THAT MIX 2, featuring new music from majors and indies including exclusive music from Whitefolkz and MoTre.

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Mixtape: Slap That Mix 2

01 Whitefolkz - The Radio 3:56
02 Laelo ft Fiend - Marijuana and Mimosas 3:27
03 MoTre ft Christina J and Scrub - Got This 3:39
04 Fred The Godson ft The Mad Rapper - Hip Hop 3:09
05 KNSCRY - Gazooka Shot 1:47
06 Mullyman ft Mistah Fab - If U Aint Gettin Money 3:18
07 French Montana and Waka Flocka ft Prodigy - We Mobb 2:55
08 KNSCRY - Look Up 1:31
09 Young Jeezy ft Snoop Dogg with Devin the Dude and Mitchellel - Higher Learning 3:15
10 Laelo ft Awthentik - Sweeter 2:58
11 Yung Damon ft Fedarro - Lets Ride 2:12
12 Eclipse - Hands to the Ceiling 3:12
13 BoB ft Lil Wayne - Strange Clouds 2:45
14 Tight ft Future and Juney Boomdata - Splack Sessions 2:49
15 Young Jeezy - This Ones For You 3:45
16 Tone Trump ft Young Jeezy - Afghan 4:07
17 French Montana and Waka Flocka ft Chinx Drugz - Weed and Drinks 2:41
18 Hitman - Give the DJ Some 1:22
19 Big Doughski G ft Young Black - Boomin 2:59
20 Terrific Kush ft Yung Joc and Avery J - Aob 4:21

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TWITTER ROLL CALL
01 Whitefolkz
02 Laelo ft Fiend
03 MoTre ft Christina J and Scrub
04 Fred The Godson Ft The Mad Rapper
05 KNSCRY
06 Mullyman ft Mistah Fab
07 French Montana and Waka Flocka ft Prodigy
08 KNSCRY
09 Young Jeezy ft Snoop Dogg with Devin the Dude and Mitchellel
10 Laelo ft Awthentik
11 Yung Damon ft Fedarro
12 Eclipse
13 B.o.B ft Lil Wayne
14 Tight ft Future and Juney Boomdata
15 Young Jeezy
16 Tone Trump ft Young Jeezy
17 French Montana and Waka Flocka ft Chinx Drugz
18 Hitman
19 Big Doughski G ft Young Black
20 Terrific Kush ft Yung Joc and Avery J

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New Mixtape "Slap That Mix"

2011-12-13T22:05:00.000-08:00

There has been a flood of dope new music over the last week so I had to slap it together with a new mixtape. Along with all the new music from Majors, I have the privelage to debut new music from Eclipse and Wreckamic. No host this time around - just straight music.

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Cambatta "Stoopid" Video & Download Link

2011-12-12T21:06:00.000-08:00

First time I heard this record I went bananas and started flexing it into my mixes immediately. Now Cambatta delivers the visual for "Stoopid"

Get familiar with Cambatta at www.cambattamusic.com and follow him on twitter @cambattamusic. Don't forget to cop his mixtape Visionary 2

For the DJs; you can download the mp3 for "Stoopid" here

Give the DJ some!

2011-12-11T09:25:00.001-08:00

So I saw the video for the "Kings of the Streets" record with DJ Khaled, DJ Drama, DJ Doo Wop, DJ Kay Slay rappin and I ain't mad at the record at all.

For me, this record is a sign of the times. DJs used to get love from artists with full anthems built around giving the DJ props. Not random and vague "salute the DJ" talk; I'm talking about full songs about the DJ by name. Run-DMC honored Jam Master Jay with classic material like "Peter Piper" and "Jam Master Jay". LL honored DJ Cut Creator repeatedly, the Skinny Boys honored DJ Superman Jay, Rakim honored Eric B with "Eric B for President", Kurtis Blow honored AJ...when is the last time you heard a record that gave a specific DJ props? Not a one-line shoutout, but a full dedicated-to-my-DJ record?

I know that artists need to network with as many DJs as possible, but most artists have 1 or 2 DJs that have been riding for them from the jump and putting in real work behind the artist and his records. Why don't artists lock in a DJ and work as a duo anymore? Why can't an artist say "This is my mu'fuckin DJ!"? I could go on and on, but to keep it short - give the DJ some! If you have a DJ that's behind you and your music - take some time to craft an anthem for that DJ and provide that DJ with his very own "Jam Master Jay" anthem.

And you wonder why DJs are rappin' now...if we don't rep for ourselves, who will?

Get familiar with Matrimony

2011-12-09T22:19:00.000-08:00

I stayed in tonight to finally go through 50 Cent's new Big Ten project ("Put Your Hands Up" and "Off and On" are the best 2 tracks), JR Writer's proejct ("100 N The Clip" is the best track), Los's project ("Stroke of Genius" is my top pick), the new GLC mixtape ("Empty Town", "Full Hand", and "Mack on Mack Strong" are 3 hot records), Tyga's mixtape ("Bitch I'm the Shit", "Dancin For Dollas", "Heisman Pt 1 & 2", and "The Motto" are my top picks)...anyway...I got a random tweet from Matrimony @MatrimonyHarlem on twitter with a youtube link which normally I wouldn't even check, but this time I did - and I'm thankful I did! Peep the video of Matrimony's battle with Norma Bayts

So now I'm really checkin for Matrimony and her music. I love classic rap battles and this one was a classic...had to post it up

Da' Hitman presents Bad Seed

2011-12-08T16:53:00.000-08:00

Da' Hitman presents BAD SEED; the mixtape featuring music from the Bad Seed Faculty: Epademik (www.epademik.com & @Epademik), Kadillak Kaz (www.kadillakkaz.com & @ItsKaddyBaby), Siccness (www.siccnessmusic.com & @SiccnessMusic), and Akoma (@IamAkoma).

01 Hitman - I’m a Bad Seed
02 Siccness - Hot Sauce
03 Hitman - Message 2 Wack DJs
04 Akoma - Draw The Line
05 Siccness - Out The Cage
06 Akoma - Weed & Brew
07 Kadillak Kaz - It Ain’t Nuthin
08 Siccness - Shittin On Em
09 Siccness ft Cashis - Backstreet
10 Epademik & Akoma - Cuz We’re Dope
11 Epademik - 85 Percent
12 Kadillak Kaz - On Top
13 Epademik - Eh Tu Brute
14 Epademik - Pass
15 Epademik & Akoma - Just Another Day
16 Epademik & Kadillak Kaz - Tight
17 Kadillak Kaz - Fresh Home
18 Kadillak Kaz - Skyballin
19 Epademik - Good Shit

Mary J Blige "My Life II" Album Review

2011-11-27T14:58:00.000-08:00

I hate intro's, outro's, and skits, especially on an actual album, so I'll just skip right by that and start with the jumpoff "Feel Inside" featuring Nas. "Feel Inside" is a dope record with a throwback big-beat vibe. I especially like the breakdowns; something I wish more producers would do when working out song arrangements. Hearing Mary J Blige return with more of her original Hip-Hop/Soul flava is a blessing - this is the Mary J Blige I fell in love with in the beginning. It doesn't end with "Feel Inside".

"Midnight Drive" is an ill Digable Planets type record with a reverb on the drums that almost reminded me of classic Run-DMC. The song is minimal with the major focus on Mary's voice and that dope beat. I love "Midnight Drive" and will definitely be twisting it in my mixes. Even though I am huge Busta Rhymes fan I wasn't really feeling the "Next Level" record at first, but it grew on me quick. It has a great summertime party vibe that just feels good. Wait until you hear it bumpin at a pool party or a summertime BBQ party and you'll be loving it in the right setting. The remake of Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody" is cool as a tribute, but definitely not one of my favorites. Not because it's not good; I'm just not a fan of cover songs. I might have like it if she had a producer come in and twist the music up with a brand new funk and totally new feel, but sticking with the original vibe was just boring to me. "25/8" has been getting enough play that I am already tired of it. If you don't know it by name, you'll recognize it as soon as it starts.

"Don't Mind" is a record I will be chopping A LOT, thanks to the ill production from Jerry Wonda. That clip of open bars at the beginning makes for a dope break to be flipped under all kinds of mixes for the DJs. "No Condition" didn't really grab me, especially with the long intro and the constant drums. I didn't like the snare or the hats (especially the pattern). Just not really big on the "No Condition" record. I've never been a huge Drake fan, but I can't front on the "Mr Wrong" record. Drake and Mary J Blige sound good together and their collab on the song "Mr Wrong" is solid. Of course it never hurts to have a super-producer like Jim Jonsin behind any record which makes "Mr Wrong" as close to a sure thing as you could possibly create. Follow that up with the big "Why" record featuring Rick Ross which is a top pick from the album. I really liked the live drum feel that producer Eric Hudson used to build the song.

Aside from the snare, I love the "Love a Woman" record. Even without the Beyonce feature this record is easily a top pick from the album. Don't get it twisted though, Beyonce rips this record with a blazing voice and definitely does not detract at all from the hit value (obviously). "Irreversible" is okay, but not enough to force you to buy the Deluxe Edition release. "Empty Prayers" actually had me skipping ahead. It will probably hit home for some people with it's message, but I can't think of a practical use for the record from a DJ perspective. That same thing holds true for "Need Someone", but I liked the folk song feel with the acoustic guitar even though I have to admit it was teetering on a country & western vibe. I completely lost interest with the "Living Proof" record. Mybe I have ADD or something, but the record just could not hold my attention.

You can also get that iTunes bonus record "Get It Right", although I didn't think it was a huge missing piece from the album. I fully expect "Miss Me With That" to appear in a man-bashing movie in the very near future. Picture the scene from Waiting to Exhale when old girl burns her husband's clothes and shit in the car in the driveway...this song could definitely be the music backdrop. Even though the "Someone to Love Me (Naked)" remix has been floating around since January, I still dig the record (with or without Lil Wayne and Diddy) not to mention the fact that Mary J Blige in that white fur and over-the-knee boots still strikes me as damn sexy...maybe I should have added the disclaimer that I have always been a fan of Mary J Blige and swear to God she can get it anytime she wants.

I could be wrong, but the "You Want This" bonus track sure reminds me of the Mary Jane Girls...most likely because of the funk vibe I guess. Regardless, I liked the record for (once again) a summertime pool party/BBQ vibe. "This Love is For You" makes sense for a UK Deluxe Edition with it's big European club flava. I've never been a fan of the glow sticks and whistles sound so I can't even finish listening to this record. I'll just call it a gift for her UK fans. Enjoy. "One Life" is on the UK Deluxe Edition too, but this is a record I can at least listen all the way through - although its not a disaster that it isn't included on the US editions.
Overall I love what Mary J Blige has put together for her "My Life II" album. More of a return to the Mary I fell in love with a lean towards Hip-Hop. I think she brought in just the right number of features for them to be special, but not detract from her shine. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this album for anyone looking to spend some money on music...for those who still do that, although I don't think it will fall in my top 10 albums of 2011 list.

Unique Styles 2K11 Vol 8 hosted by Pretty Ricky

2011-11-21T22:14:00.000-08:00

TRACK LISTING:
01 Pretty Ricky - Beat it Up Remix
02 Aaron Priest - Michael Jackson Bad
03 Shun Ward ft Kiotti - Sip Out My Cup
04 Ludacris ft Wiz Khalifa -What U Smokin On
05 Pretty Ricky - Tipsy
06 Pretty Ricky - Pacman Your Body
07 Pretty Ricky - Topless
08 Wordsmith - Music for the Masses
09 Genrokka - Grown Shit
10 Busta Rhymes ft Segarra - 51 Fifty
11 B.o.B ft Big KRIT and Bun B - 5 On The Kush
12 J-Balla – I’m So Fresh
13 MoTre - I Want Cha
14 Eclipse - Shy
15 MoTre ft Ebony Eyez - Crush
16 Ludacris ft Rick Ross - Do Sumthin Strange
17 Ludacris ft 2 Chainz - I Ain’t the 1
18 Dirty Dave ft No Mercy - I Got A Sack
19 Pretty Ricky - Grind On Me

TWITTER ROLL CALL:
01 @iPrettyRicky
02 @VocalPhonetics
03 @shunward @Kiotti
04 @Ludacris @RealWizKhalifa
05 @iPrettyRicky
06 @iPrettyRicky
07 @iPrettyRicky
08 @Wordsmithmusic
09 @Genrokka
10 @BusaBusss @_IAMSEGARRA
11 @bobatl @BIGKRIT @BunBTrillOG
12 @jballa985
13 @MoTreSantana @motreangelo @MoTreJaeCi
14 @EclipseDarkness
15 @MoTreSantana @motreangelo @MoTreJaeCi @ebonyeyez
16 @Ludacris @rickyrozay
17 @Ludacris @2chainz
18 @DirtyDollarEnt
19 @iPrettyRicky

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Yelawolf "Radioactive" Album Review

2011-11-20T22:34:00.000-08:00

Yelawolf's rapid lyrical assault is always a highlight, but its also his feerless-with-no-apologies attitude that I find refreshing. I was fully expecting a dope and grimey in-ya-face/bang this in your trunk-up the block type album, but was disappointed to instead hear a very polished typical "major" sound. I don't know enough about Yelawolf to call him a sellout, but it sure sounds like this entire album was constructed in the boardrooms of a major label instead of the mind of a lyrical genius bred in the Dirty South with the classic "Trunk Muzik" mixtape under his belt.

"Hard White" might enjoy some club success or maybe "Throw It Up" with the hook built for club chants, but the piano doesn't really fit well for clubs. The piano is real nice, but nice for listening at home - not so much in the club or bumpin up the block. "Good Girl" jumps off with a definite West Coast swing and the hook is dope as hell - this one might fit for radio (edited of course). "Made in the USA" really has a Kanye West vibe to the production; especially with the Priscilla Renea appearance and the strings. It's a cool track, but has that sound that you can get tired of real quick. "Animal" fits the same flavor. "Hardest Love Song in the World" is again the same mold and so is "Write Your Name". "Everything I Love the Most" is one of my top picks from the album but again is a very tame vibe. "Radio" is the damn same and by now I'm irritated with the album. I honestly wondered if this was a joke of some sort. Where the hell is the Yelawolf I heard the first time and instantly became a fan of? What's with all the polished production full of strings and pianos and tame drum kits and patterns? What's with all the damn singing features?

"Slumerican Shitizen" is the only track that really sounds like an authentic Yelawolf record with a real grimey attitude. I wasn't feelin' the Killer Mike feature and thought Yelawolf could have easily chopped him out of the record without losing any affect. That kind of sums up my overall take on the album - disapointment. If I want to hear dramatic emotional rap I can listen to Drake whine about not being hard enough or Em suffering through addiction and a shitty childhood or Kanye cry about not being liked, etc. If I want to listen to Yelawolf I'll go back to Trunk Muzik 0-60. This is not the Yelawolf I was expecting and definitely the Yelawolf I wanted to hear. Bring back that grimey southern rock/dirty south Hip-Hop blend with the "fuck yo' life" attitude and I'll be right back on the Yelawolf bandwagon...but this album shot the wheels off of all that.

B.o.B - 5 On The Kush ft Big KRIT and Bun B

2011-11-15T15:43:00.000-08:00

Brand new heat from B.o.B.'s upcoming mixtape "Epic"

Diggin in the Crates: Atlas

2011-10-28T17:47:00.000-07:00

Today I dropped the needle on the 1977 funk album "Atlas" and found some gems; especially the songs "Necessity" and "Ain't No Sunshine". There are some nice breaks in "Play It Cool" too. If you like horns then you're sure to find some nice riffs to sample. When I saw the cover art I had to give this record a listen and I'm glad I did. Diggin in the crates...real DJ shit. I was surprised that I wasn't able to find any previous samples from Atlas used by any Hip-Hop artists, but that is always a bonus when you find something fly that no one has used yet.

01 Hey, Man!
02 Pasteboard
03 Skybird, Fly
04 Necessity
05 Ain't No Sunshine
06 Play It Cool
07 Rhode Island
08 We Are Happy
09 Let's Not Believe

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Kendra Williams - However Do U Want Me

2011-10-26T07:22:00.001-07:00

Every so often you come across a voice so powerful that it stirs cold chills and makes such an impact that you crave more like a junkie. Listen to the Queen of the Bayou's rendition of the classic Soul II Soul hit and remember the name Kendra Williams.

Kendra Williams has that rare raw talent that so many singers would kill for; an amazing voice full of soul and emotion and power, with range that is sometimes shocking. Be sure to visit MsKendraWilliams.com and get her EP "Portrait of a Woman" and keep your ears open for the leak of her Chaka Khan rendition coming soon. Get connected with her directly at twitter.com/mskendra504

True Life - Featured DJ Article

2011-10-20T15:14:00.000-07:00

I was honored with the Featured DJ article at Phoenix Star's "TRUE LIFE" website, including a Q&A interview ranging from my start as a DJ to what separates me from other DJs. Visit TRUE LIFE to read the full article and get familiar with all of the other features on the site. Thank you to Phoenix Star and TRUE LIFE for the honor of being the Featured DJ.

Crate Digga's Vol 1

2011-10-20T10:53:00.000-07:00

BeatsByYou.com and Unique Styles team up to deliver the first of a new compilation series titled "Crate Digga's" geared towards producers looking for new samples and DJs looking for classic breaks. This collection was compiled by Da' Hitman, including the comments for each track. No mix, no added sound effects, no DJ tags - strictly the breaks and songs (38 total tracks) to allow producers and DJs to utilize the compilation as needed. "Crate Digga's Vol 1" is free and available exclusively at www.beatsbyyou.com.

CRATE DIGGA'S VOL 1 TRACKLISTING
Accadde A - Accadde A Bali (I like the flute when it jumps in over that bassline. I left the entire track because of the different cymbal hits throughout)
Amon Duul - Kismet (I’ve heard this flipped before, but its still dope)
Bernard Wystraete - Daydream (Again with the flutes lol I like the horn stabs at the transitions too)
Brother Jack Mcduff - Electric Surfboard Bassline and Horn Riffs (I clipped it to just the bassline and horn riffs)
Chapeau - Botte de Cuire Break (The wah guitar is ill and the horn stabs are dope. When it hits 34 seconds the beat fills up nice)
Churchill - Here We Are (I’ll be using the horns from the intro for transitions I’m sure. Love the bassline and when the horns come in…dope)
Ferrante & Teicher - Lady Love (I like the acoustic guitar and the muted trumpet. Lot of dope bits in this one)
Francois De Roubaix - Les Dunes Dostende (Skip through to the 37 second mark and the twist is dope)
Gary Pacific Orchestra - Soft Wind (Almost didn’t include this one but I thought someone might want to flip it)
Gator Soundtrack - Laying the Trap (THIS MU’FUCKA HAD ME GOING NUTS AT THE 1:38 MARK!!!!! DOPE!!! MY FAVORITE OF THIS BATCH)
Golden Music Orchestra - African Honeymoon (I love percussion so the congas and horns together caught me. I like the vocal riffs too – not so much the animal sounds though lol)
Hardy's Jet Band - Selected Sound (I thought someone might want the bass guitar stabs. This one is pretty basic but nice. The breakbeat 40 seconds is engineered just right)
Head West - Attention (When the beat trips in with the dude screamin “OH!”…fly shit)
Hysear Don Walker - Children of the Night Break with Bassline (I like the bassline but the congas are too low)
Ian Carr - Roots (Perfect for a transition, especially for a movie score)
Jack Arel - Psychedelic Portrait (I swear this sounds like something Cypress Hill should have ripped! I love this one for a story-telling rhyme)
JJ Johnson - Pull Jabal Pull (The beginning bored the shit outta me, but 12 seconds in I was going nuts!)
Johnny Harris - Light My Fire (I’ve already had a producer flip this one and he absolutely murdered it! I’ll send it to you if you want it. Chill Rob G is recording to it for me)
Kerrie Biddell - In Necessity (Her voice is fuckin dope! I really want to find a way to work this in my mixes)
Lafayette Afro-Rock Band - Darkest Light (You will immediately recognize this from Public Enemy. Dope)
Les Mcann - Go On and Cry (I really like the vibe of this one. Another one of my favorites from this batch)
Louis Clark - Brute Part 1 and 2 (For anyone looking for instrument pieces they can sample-they will love this one. The strings are dope)
Maleditus Sound - Kriminal Theme (Almost didn’t include this one too, but maybe someone might dig it. The horns are nice and the snare hits like a mu’fucka. Song gets really strange at the 1:30 mark lol)
Michel Gonet - Flower Dance (You’re going to recognize this one immediately, but it’s still dope. I think NAS ripped this best)
Monk Higgins - Railroad Snippet (This one is fuckin sick immediately!)
Nick Ingman - Under Pressure (You’ll recognize this one immediately for Slim Thug’s rip, but the whole damn thing is dope)
Oliver Sain - On The Hill (I like the drums – reminds me of Rakim’s Mahongony flip of Al Green’s classic, but the horns on this one have a real Odd Couple vibe)
Parry Music - The Climb (This one is dope right away and screams for some WuTang flava)
Passport - Puzzle (skit) (Very basic but somebody might find some use for it – one of my least favorites in this batch)
Ronald Stein - Go Home Pigs (You’re going to immediately recognize this one from Dr Dre, but I still kept it in the batch)
S.S.O - Faded Lady (skit) (Another one you’re going to recognize right away)
Serge Gainsbourg - Requiem Pour un Con (I like the Timbaland type vibe of the beat and the percussion. Hard to sit through that foreign language singing though lol break at 2:13 is nice and open)
Sound Studio Orchestra - Southbound (Sounds like an old Too Short bassline. I love the horns again. I really like the way they build up and layer. Snatch the bars at 46 seconds and loop em - dope)
Sun - Time is Passing (Piano is very nice. Really liked the piano, but hang on for the beat to drop in 25 seconds and think Erykah Badu or Mary J Blige)
Syrius - Devils Masquerade Break (I will definitely be using this as a transition. Classic breakbeat with the cymbals riding)
The Bubble Gum Machine - I Wonder (You’ll recognize this one right away too, but couldn’t leave it off the batch. Who’s the Black Sheep!)
The Phoenix Authority - Come Together (That “shooooop” shit is dope and I love that this is a jazzy instrumental to the classic)
Wet Willie - The Beggar's Song (I like the opening vocals. Beat is ok but the melody is catchy as hell)

Diggin in the Crates: Monk Higgins

2011-10-11T00:31:00.000-07:00

Tonight I got back on my crate diggin and pulled up a classic from Monk Higgins (thanks to SoGoodMusic).

1. Little Mama
2. Walking In My Sleep
3. Trusting You (La, La, La Song)
4. So Far Away
5. Can't Stop
6. Black Fox
7. If
8. Heaven Only Knows
9. God's In The Blessing Business
10. Highway Number 101 (Pacific Coast Highway)

The Arkansas Saxophonist Monk Higgins (real name Milton Bland) made two hugely sought after jazz/funk/soul albums for United Artists in 1972. The first was "Heavy Weight" - and then came this - "Little Mama".

Produced by LARRY MAXWELL, the "Little Mama" LP was originally released on Liberty/United Artists UA-LA005-F in the USA in late 1972 - this 2004 remaster is a straightforward reissue of that funky rarity and is part of EMI Europe's "Masters Of Funk & Soul" Remaster Series.

The MUSICIANS for "Little Mama" were:
MONK HIGGINS - Tenor Saxophone & Organ
JOE SAMPLE [of The Crusaders] - Piano, Clavinet & Harpsichord
CLARENCE McDONALD - Piano
WILTON FELDER [of The Crusaders} - Bass
FREDDY ROBINSON - Guitar & Harmonica
AL VESCOVO - Guitar
SPECIALTIES UNLIMITED - Backing Vocals
PAUL HUMPHREY - Drums & Percussion

In case you were wondering, Monk Higgins has been sampled plenty in the past. Here's a short list of some of the Monk Higgins samples:

Extra Soul Perception: (Solid State 1970)
* "Little Green Apples"
Gang Starr - "Code of the Streets"

Heavyweight: (United Artists 1972)
* "Feeling You Feeling Me"
Bulldog Breaks - "Bring it on Down"
Hard 2 Obtain - "Local Hero"
Souls of Mischief - "That's When Ya Lost"
* "Up on the Hill"
Beck - "Hotwax"
* "Big Water Bed"
Big Daddy Kane - "Ain't No Half Steppin'"

Dance to the Disco Sax: (Buddah 1974)
* "One Man Band" (Drums)
Antoinette - "Unfinished Business"
Ballistic Brothers - "Perfect Day"
Big Daddy Kane - "Get Bizzy"
Biz Markie - "Biz is Goin' Off"
Chill Rob G - "Let Me Show You"
Coolio - "I Remember"
Gang Starr - "Positivity"
Gravediggaz - "1-800-SUICIDE"
Masta Ace - "As I Reminisce"
Masta Ace - "Together"
Sounds of Blackness - "Optimistic"
US3 - "Different Rhythms, Different People"

Little Mama: (United Artists 1972)
* "Black Fox"
Hard 2 Obtain - "Heels without Souls"

Sheba Baby soundtrack: (Buddah 1975)
* "A Good Man is Gone"
Gang Starr - "Next Time"

Peep some of these examples of samples:
John Legend's Heaven sample of Monk Higgins's Heaven Only Knows
Sadat X feat. Pete Rock's Turn It Up sample of Monk Higgins's Three Hoods
El Da Sensei and Returners feat. Reef the Lost Cauze and Roc Marciano's Money sample of Monk Higgins's A Good Man Is Gone
Joell Ortiz's Good Man Is Gone sample of Monk Higgins's A Good Man Is Gone
Jadakiss's F***in' or What? sample of Monk Higgins feat. The Specialties's One Man Band (Plays All Alone)
Chill Rob G's Let Me Show You (Remix) sample of Monk Higgins feat. The Specialties's One Man Band (Plays All Alone)

The list goes on and on with the sample flips of Monk Higgins. Dig in the crates and check it for yourself. Its free to download over at SoGoodMusic

Jackie Chain ft Big K.R.I.T. & Bun B - Parked Outside

2011-10-10T11:09:00.000-07:00

Brand new from Jacki Chain "Parked Outside" with Bun B abd Big K.R.I.T. I dig the laid back blues flava and Bun B's voice is always a good addition to any record. Shoutout to my Dirty South fam - let's ride with this one

The Weeknd - Initiation

2011-10-10T10:57:00.001-07:00

I'm still bumpin the Weeknd's "House of Balloons" album so I was amped when I got the newest "Initiation" leak from the Weeknd. The track has a wierd vocal effect going with it warping from screwed to pitched up, but still classic Weeknd sound.

Jasmine Rhey - Make It Easy

2011-10-05T13:45:00.000-07:00

Shoutout to the big homie Bigga Rankin for this one; Jasmine Rhey "Make It Easy"

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MoTre "Crush" ft Ebony Eyez

2011-10-05T13:06:00.000-07:00

Late Pass! I just got turned on to the record "Crush" from MoTre featuring Ebony Eyez and I keep this one on replay HEAVY!

Shoutout to them STL boys for an absolute banger and thank you to JP for sending me the record! DJs, reach out to JP for full DJ Service Packs.

Get familiar with MoTre at www.MoTre.com and get connected with 'em on twitter at @Motreangelo, @Motrejaeci, @Motresantana, and @only1jpceo

New Mixtape: Jyst "Let Him In"

2011-10-02T14:25:00.000-07:00

I've been spinning Jyst (pronounced like heist, but with a J) for a while now so I was excited for the release of his album "Let Me In" (album review here). Once I heard the album I reached out to ask if I could do a mixtape to follow the release of the album and days later we come to the release of the mixtape "Let Him In".

Download Music Free Online from Mixtape Pass
Mixtape: Let Him In

"Let Him In" features new music from Jyst's recent album along with a couple exclusive remixes and some bonus material. As always, the mixtape is free to listen/download at a number of websites:
Mediafire link for full mixtape package
MixtapePage link to listen/download
MixtapePass link to listen/download
ThatCrack link to listen/download
TweetMyMixtape link to listen/download
MixtapeFactory link to listen/download
MidwestMixtapes link to listen/download
Coast2Coast Mixtapes link to listen/download

"Let Him In" at the Justos
"Let Him In" at 40Glocc.com
"Let Him In" at itsIKESpace.com
"Let Him In" at IDJ Trade Association
"Let Him In" at STL HipHop
"Let Him In" at deeperthanrap.com
"Let Him In" at gunitriderz.com
"Let Him In" at remembermeninab.com
"Let Him In" at djsmokemixtapes.com
"Let Him In" at chitownrapstarz.com
"Let Him In" at teamprettyricky.com
"Let Him In" at OvrDaTopPromotions.com
"Let Him In" at Straight 2 the Streets Magazine
"Let Him In" at Spicey Promotions
"Let Him In" at DAMO Entertainment
"Let Him In" at Core DJ Radio
"Let Him In" at Team Bigga Rankin

Get familiar and get connected with Jyst on Facebook, Twitter, and of course at www.itsJyst.com.