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Miles Maeda – Sunshower

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“Sunshower” by Miles Maeda has been a favorite of mine since I first bought the tape in 2000.  Miles just recently posted the mix on his blog, so I’m adding it here too.  In his words:

Here is the mid-tempo Sunshower mix with original artwork.  And yes, the title was indeed inspired by Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band.  I believe I did this one in Colette’s basement in Chicago.  This was an exercise in keeping the pace at a casual jaunt, using rich textures, colorful instrumentation, and having a ‘Sunday afternoon in the park’ mood.  It’s one of those projects I felt turned out quite well from start to finish.  So enjoy a little Sunshower one sunny afternoon – bask yourself in its rays, soak it up, drink it in…Enjoy!

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SIDE 2
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Tracklist after the jump…

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Bobby Corridor – Golden Age hiphop beats megamix

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I am reposting this mix by Bobby Corridor from Spannered, because as soon as I heard it, I knew it was one of the best hiphop instrumentals mixes ever.  Bobby layers over 600 classic, golden age beats two and three deep, letting them flow effortlessly into each other.  It’s both ADD and laid-back at the same time; for the first thirty minutes you’ll be naming each beat and rhyming along, but after a while you’ll reach a place of hiphop “zen” as the hits keep coming.  Grab this one now and rock it on repeat.  And if you like this style,  don’t forget about the EvLuvX mix I posted a while back; more good stuff in the same vein.

Listen to the Megamix here:

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(Ridiculous) Track list after the jump…

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Gypsy – Jukebox Jaw!

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Gypsy is one half of the Archaics hiphop crew from California.  I heard his “Jukebox Jaw” mix via PearsonTowers recently and it is so good I have to add it to my collection!  While this mix is only about 40 minutes long, it is absolutely perfect.  Gypsy blends classic hiphop tracks and beats with the original breaks they sampled, creating a gorgeous flow from one track to another.  Some excellent freestyles by Gypsy and Archaics (i think) as well.  And while I’m kind of jaded these days about hiphop mixes, this one is the real deal.  Soulful, flawless, and timeless!  In his own words:

“jukebox jaw is the style i’ve been spinning for a few years now, blending originals with classics, splicing them with original beats by dj dutch and myself, and actually spittin while spinnin.”

Listen to “Jukebox Jaw” here:

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Lazy – Reggae from My Soul

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About two years ago I downloaded this set from Blentwell.com, by a DJ called “Lazy.” I’ve meant to upload it and make a post for a long time, since it’s one of the best reggae mixes I have ever heard.  I just noticed it’s no longer available from any blogs or share services, so I wanted to add it here.  It’s a dubbed-out blend of reggae covers of soul, blues, and funk classics.  Perfect for chilling out when you’re feeling the blues or you’re looking for some low-key seduction music.  Track list after the jump…

Listen to “Lazy – Reggae from My Soul”

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97.87MB /// 1 hour 11 minutes /// 192kbps .mp3

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Jay-Z & Wu-Tang Dub Reggae Macro-Mashups!

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Chris Macro has cranked out an amazing double-hitter of dub mashups featuring the Wu-Tang Clan and Jay-Z.  He collides the Wu headlong into King Tubby’s best, producing some truly memorable renditions of  “C.R.E.A.M.” and “Shimmy Shimmy Ya.”  Hearing ODB over classic dub is an irie pleasure.   And his combination of the Wailers with Jay-Z produces memorable moments when “Duppy Conqueror” meets “The Blueprint.”  Check out the streams below and then grab the full archive of both albums for your next lime.

Jay-Z vs. The Wailers – “Dracula’s Blueprint”

[audio:http://djcatnap.com/myoozick/macro/JayZ-Wailers-DraculaBlueprint.mp3]

Jay-Z vs. The Wailers – “Roc Boy’s Chokehold”

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Ol’ Dirty Bastard vs. King Tubby – Dubbing It Raw” (shimmy shimmy ya mashup)

[audio:http://djcatnap.com/myoozick/macro/ODB-DubbingItRaw.mp3]

Wu-Tang Clan vs. KingTubby – “Triumph Over Babylon”

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Click here to download the full bundle of both albums.

Megasoid Remix Runners & Tank Thong mixtapes

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I just got hip to Megasoid today via these two fantastic mixtapes. Their bio provides a good intro: “Comprised of Robert ‘Speakerbruiser Rob’ Squire and Hadji Bakara, this Montreal based duo has been smashing the local population with their brand of rap-influenced big-synth remix music.”  Megasoid warps hiphop in a similar vein as their fellow Montreallers the South Rakkas Crew’s “electro dancehall.”

In the blog world of endless remixes of the same tracks, Megasoid injects fresh flavor, buzzing basslines, and a great sense of melody often missing from this style.  An absolutely essential addition to the canon of this rapidly evolving and exciting side of electronic music and hiphop.  Get up on it – your bassbins and your booty will thank you.

Megasoid – Remix Runners Mixtape:

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Megasoid – Tank Thong Mixtape:

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track lists after the jump…

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