Aw Ski Ski Ski

2008-05-10T21:58:00.003-05:00

So, my sister took this photo in NYC last night. Notice the Jersey Plates, Screen Printed Everything, Smoke from Squealing Tires, Public Urination, Kicked Over Garbage Can. Something you won't notice, the Trance music blaring from inside the car. This may be the best thing ever to happen in the history of everything. Thank God someone was there to document it. I love you Claire (My Sister).

2008-03-20T14:51:00.000-05:00

Too Much Love

2008-03-20T10:41:00.002-05:00

Low-Yea(Moongoons Mashup) - T-Pain v. Bodyrox

2008-03-18T16:02:00.003-05:00

Snoop Diggity Dogg Pound's album dropped last week and, if you don't know by now, Doggy Dog is a Freak eek eek eeeeee-eee-eeek. Overall I'd say its worth the 12 (or whatever) bucks. Ignoring the eternal appeal of Sexual Seduction, there are also a couple of modern Snoop classics on there. Namely Press Play and Been Around The World. Lovers of all things J Dilla will fall hard and fast for Press Play. But, the deal-sealer on Ego-Trippin has got to be Cool. This track is so weird and reminiscent of classic, Rick-James-style production it cannot be ignored. Enjoy and buy that album son!

Sensual Seduction Hot Chip

Cool Snoop Dogg

2008-03-17T19:26:00.000-05:00

Zock On!

New Millions Billions Mix...

2008-03-13T15:01:00.003-05:00

Sorry for the lull in posts. I've been busy working on this and working at work. Anyway, I've thrown all subtlety to the wind with this HUGE Club Monster. Enjoy and let me know what ya'lls think. Also, I am at Too Much Love next Saturday - Get there...

Millions Billions Smack These Hams

Sally That Girl - Gucci Crew
100 Million (XXXChange Remix) - Birdman, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross & T-Pain
Juggle It (William Russell Remix) - Jokers Of The Scene
Cold Act Ill - Classixx
Stay Fly Cream (MB blend) - Federico Franchi + Three 6 Mafia
Day N Night (Crookers Remix) - Kid Cudi
Walking Down The Street (Bart B More Remix) - Ron Carroll
Shoulda Let You Go (DStar's Bassline Remix) - Keyshia Cole
U Don't Kno Meh (MB Edit) - Top Billin + Armand Van Helden
Wassup Wassup - Rye Rye
Sexual Unk - Snoop + Dj Unk

2008-03-05T22:54:00.005-06:00

I've been geeking about big room house lately. Why? Cause it is getting good, again. With prolific and refreshing dudes like Switch, Herve, Crookers and Bloody Beetroots and, of course, the blogs blogging (here and here) its been kinda hard to ignore. I actually started, started again and then started again a big room mix about a month back. I set it aside for fear of it/me coming off as wack. Guess I am just ahead of the curve, again. Look for it to be complete soon, in the meantime...

Day N Night (Crookers First Remix) Kid Cudi

Also, I am playing Too Much Love on March 22nd. Expect me to give First Ave's system a workout with some jjjjjjams from aforementioned producers.

2008-03-03T12:45:00.005-06:00

Designer Drugs are two radical dudes from Philadelphia who are playing with two equally as radical dudes from Minneapolis (Jonathan Ackerman & Dan Cruse) at the Kitty Kat Club on Friday - see above, duh. Since they have come to be known for their pulsating electro mixes/remixes/originals and sweat-inducing live shows, you should get your funky butt down to the Kitty Kat Club on Friday. Heck, bring a friend or two - its free you cheapskate. As if that isn't enough, they are melting faces at Too Much Love on Saturday too, also free. Get involved...

Sex Up My Brain Designer Drugs

Drugs In My Body (Designer Drugs RMX) Thieves Like Us

Velodrama

2008-02-29T12:12:00.008-06:00

Tomorrow Night • One On One
You're Boy Millions Billions
Bikes • Bike Fashion • Bike Races
Bike Benefit • Bike Babes • Bike Beer
Bike Beards • Bike Beats • Bike Bros
7pm - 11pm • $10 • Slap!

Bicycle Race Queen

FASHION FIGHT NIGHT II (part 3)

2008-02-28T14:16:00.011-06:00

photos by Mike Feltault, Jason Greirson, Kate Iverson & Nic Marshall

See all the party pics on Metromag.com

DON'T SLEEP • TONIGHT • 331 CLUB
JONATHAN ACKERMAN • BACH • MILLIONS BILLIONS (duh)
9pm - 2am • CHEEP DRINKS • JJJJJJAMMMSSSS!

2008-02-28T12:45:00.007-06:00

Estelle is gonna crack it wide open stateside this summer. American Boy (see below) is the second of two (relatively) recent singles (see Wait a Minute (Just A Tyouch)) to make me crane my neck. No homo, but American Boy is so good that it makes me wanna go on a very long road trip with a young, handsome, all-American chap. All the while windows down, wind tussling our respective locks. Annnnyway, I am at the 331 Club tonight with fellow fellows Jonathan Ackerman and Bach. Get it...

American Boy ft Kanye Estelle

2008-02-26T20:59:00.003-06:00

I just can't pick a favorite. Both of these bang, equally and uniquely. Also, Keyshia can sing. (And she isn't too rough on the eyeballs either. Yikes!)

Shoulda Let You Go DStar's Bassline Remix

Shoulda Let You Go Eli's Put Echo On Everything Mix!

2008-02-25T12:16:00.003-06:00

South Africa stand up! Sweat.X is the next big, new thing. Mark my words. I know this has been making the blog rounds for a week now, but if you have, stop sleeping on this. Sweat.X are making throbbing and intelligent party monsters that are reminiscent of YoYoYoYoYoYo. Not much can be said other than this (Shut Up) is the most exciting and promising single I have lent my ears to since Bump (also Spank Rock). Get on the download and drench yourself in sweat and neon...

Shut Up Sweat.X

Fashion Fight Night II (part 2)

2008-02-24T22:27:00.006-06:00

Let me start this off by apologizing for the dismal posts as of late. January was such a good month for me, you and awskiskiski. Not much can be said for February. On a related note, Fashion Night is over. Might I add, FFNII went off. Despite all the logistical slip-ups that seemed destined to shut us down, everything went off without a hitch. Photos to come soon. (like tomorrow, hopefully)

I am playing Hands In The Dark on Thursday with Jonathan Ackerman. 331 Club . 10pm . no cover . get involved. Seeing how my disco sets have been going so well as of late; if you show up you're likely hear...

First True Love Affair Jimmy Ross

The breakdown is kinda wack in this one, a little too "big room Disco VICTORY" for my taste. But the first 1.45 of this track kills me every time. Enjoy...
Glow Of Love Change

The video, no thanks. However the beat is bonkers...

2008-02-15T20:30:00.005-06:00

I am playing at The Red Stag tomorrow night. All in celebration of the dude's dude, Jared's birthday (see above). Come out, get involved. It should be the best thing ever to happen anywhere, ever. I know I have said that before, but this time I mean it. Oh yeah, 100th post! Slap!

Kid Sister Ghislain Poirier Bounce Le Remix

2008-02-13T16:20:00.003-06:00

Shit, again with the Kanye. I don't know what it is with him, but lately he has been atop my short list of awesome cool dudes. (And, well, Damn Girl!) Also making appearances on the "awesome cool" list are Bird Peterson and Izza Kizza...

Bird Peterson The Jump Off HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION

Izza Kizza Walk The Dawg ft Missy Elliot

2008-02-11T12:51:00.000-06:00

Check all your hate at the door. i.e. Daft Punk wasn't doing anything, Kanye sucks/is too arrogant, etc. This was awesome.

2008-02-08T15:34:00.000-06:00

Yup. Duluth, Saturday. Imma brave the cold and bring the heat. So if you're in or around The Red Star pop in and warm up. Also, I have a grip of shows on the horizon, details here.

KEYSHIA COLE
SHOULDA LET YOU GO (ELI'S PUT ECHO ON EVERYTHING REMIX!) (zShare)

Krames has been making waves for a minute now. Remixes, mixes, remixmixes, etc. Have you heard that I'm A Flit remix - its big. Pennyway, his new mix is loaded with good times and heavy jams. Get at it...

Krames I'm in Pain (direct link)

2008-02-06T00:05:00.000-06:00

I have been on a big disco/boogie tip as of late; ravenously consuming any and all jams old and new. So when I saw this neat little package, mixed by Sami Nenola aka Sir Nenis of Top Billin' fame, I listened and then hit repeat. You should do the same. Right out of the gate this hits you where it hurts - Bobby Caldwell son!

Sir Nenis Steppin Out On The Groove

Peep this tracklist:

01. Bobby Caldwell - What You Won’t Do For Love
02. Ray Parker JR & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love
03. Milton Wright - Keep It Up
04. Endgames - Ecstasy
05. Princess - Say I’m Your Number One
06. Orlando Johnson & Trance - Chocolate City
07. Goody Goody - Let Me Work On You (edit)
08. Slave - Watching You
09. Jody Watley - I Want Your Love (Danny Krivit edit)
10. Toney Lee - Reach Up
11. Joe Bataan - Rap-O Clap-O
12. Silk, Satin & Lace - Your Love
13. Raw Silk - Do It To The Music
14. Stevie Wonder - All I Do (U-Tern edit)
15. Fatback Band - I Found Love
16. One Way - Cutie Pie
17. Nu Shooz - I Can’t Wait (edit)
18. Pointer Sisters - Dare Me
19. Taana Gardner - No Frills
20. Dynasty - Strokin’
21. Class Action - Weekend
22. Prince - Rasperry Beret
23. Willie Hutch - I Choose You

2008-02-05T09:31:00.000-06:00

Kidz In The Hall Work To Do, Obama For America

Hey, American Dudettes and Dudes, get out there today.

2008-02-04T11:45:00.000-06:00

Do your ear holes a favor and go here for a first listen of...

Re-Up's We Got It For Cheap Vol. 3.

BRRRAPPPP!

2008-02-01T13:43:00.000-06:00

Sorry for the lull in posting up. The world wide internets are marginal, at best, around Aw Ski Ski Ski manor and work has been kuhhrazzy. To make up for lost time, heres a massive post. (Filled with jams, obviously.)

Hot Chip's third LP, Made In The Dark, drops on Tuesday. Duh, you knew that. So, in anticipation of what will be an undeniably over-blogged/over-analyzed release, I thought I would offer up a couple of noteworthy remixes that Aw Ski Ski Ski has acquired over the past 12 months...

CSS Let's Make Love (Hot Chip remix)

Junior Boys In The Morning (Hot Chip remix)

Also, this video has me excited The Dark Knight...

Those of us remotely familiar with Disco and the infectious grooves associated with Disco are quick to site Larry Levan as one of the groove pioneers. I won't go into much detail here, but he was that dude. You know, the guy who started house(debatable), the guy who was a notorious asshole, the guy who "couldn't mix", the guy with a heroic appetite for boys and drugs and the guy who made disco edits of errr-tang. That dude. Anyway, I found this zip file of a bunch of 12" mixes on the world wide innernette online dot com:

Larry Levan unzipped my pants - 250mb YIKES

This is, by no means, a complete collection. But its got some of them damn jams you need...

Highlights:
Walking Into Sunshine (Original Larry Levan 12' Mix)
Every way but loose (Larry Levan Remix)
C Is For Cookie[Special Disco Mic By Larry Levan]

2008-01-28T15:46:00.000-06:00

2008-01-25T12:37:00.000-06:00

I found two testaments to the unrelenting awesomeness know as "internet" yesterday. The first is posted above; give your eyeballs a vacation and look at that shit a little too long. (giggle) Second, more music. More disco. Hercules & Love Affair have been blog jamming for a minute now, and with pulsating disco throbbers like Blind its of little surprise kids are starting to pay attention. Antony on vocals, really? DFA, you old boy, you done it again.

Hercules & Love Affair: Blind (ft Antony Hegarty)

2008-01-24T12:59:00.000-06:00

Whoops, I am playing Hands In The Dark tonight. Sorry I didn't let you know sooner. If you come, you'll hear both of these...

In Flagranti: Emotional

Modjo: Lady (Mano remix)

2008-01-23T10:26:00.000-06:00

This can't be denied. Dan Deacon, tomorrow night, first ave. Squares beware. Last time I saw him, opening for Dj/Ipod Shuffle Girl Talk, he slayed. And to celebrate Dan Deacon's victorious return to our frigid (-13 tonight boy'oh) cities, Imma 'bout to smack you in the face with a fist full of jammmmms.

Trina's new LP drops soon, and Look Back At Me is a potty-mouthed trunk-rattlin' sneak peak. It has all the bass, screwed vocals and overly sexual sexyness we've come to expect from the self-proclaimed "Baddest Bitch". Remember Nann Nigga? Sheeeshh.

Trina ft Killa Mike: Look Back At Me

Although he never really left, Sebastian Tellier is back and this time he brought that guy, Guy-Mauel with him: I wanted to record erotic music, I wanted to excite people in an Italian way, because Italians do it better. I wanted to have fun, play with a current mood but make it very personal. I intend to play a broken hearted seducer.

Sebastian Tellier: Divine

Here is a classic, yet oft overlooked, funky-disco-meltdown from Manu Dibango. Highest recommendation.

Manu Dibango: New Bell

2008-01-22T14:50:00.000-06:00

Finally.

Pass The Dutchie - Cam'ron (direct link via The Fader)

2008-01-22T09:37:00.000-06:00

Someone recently asked me "What's French House?". "Really?" I thought. Well, after I dispelled the assumption that everyone has had their ear to the Parisian ground from 1998 - present; I gave a vague and thoughtless response. "You know like, filerty disco-house and ... stuff." Ugh. Aaaaanyway, in an effort to quell my previous effort, or lack there of, I present the following. Crydamoure 015, the definitive French House label and, arguably, their flagship release. From, who else, Le Knight Club. All three of these tracks are dripping in the subtlety of quality, timeless dance music. Enjoy...

Crydamoure 015 - Le Knight Club

Soul Bells (direct link)

Palm Beat (direct link)

Tropicall (direct link)

All of this is courtesy of Solid Goldberger, your new favorite house blog - bookmark that shizzzz. And, as an added bonus, here is the release that started it all way back in '97, Holiday On Ice. Also from Parisian dj dudes, Le Knight Club.

Holiday On Ice (zShare)

FASHION FIGHT NIGHT II

2008-01-21T11:31:00.000-06:00

Fashion Fight Night II is right around the corner, February 23rd to be exact. Last year's, which I also dj'd, was an entirely unexpected blast-o-rama. #2 on my list of awesomest gigs of 2007. #1 you ask? MCAD Black and White Ball w/ Diplo, doyee.

Anyway, this year's shouldn't disappoint as well. You like models, drinks, girls, hours of the jammiest jams and models, right? Thought so. Peep last year's party photos here and get on some tickets here. And, as a special treat, below are some of the choice cuts that are certainly to melt any and all icy faces that night. You're welcome...

Din Daa Daa - George Kranz (zShare)

Emotional R (edit) - In Flagranti (direct link - 20 Jazz Funk Greats)

The Glow Of Love - Change (zShare + Highest Recommendation)

2008-01-17T10:05:00.000-06:00

Expect big things from the new Philly kid. DJ Sega has be familiar face in and around the Philly club scene/blog-jam-circuit for a minute now. But with the release of the Rockstars vs. Clubheadz CD and the soon soon soon to drop Hollertronix #12, things are gonna crack wide open. One thing love about this youngster (only 20 son!) is he always has headphones on. Always.

"Asked to describe the nuances that differentiate Baltimore, Jersey and Philly club music, Taylor [DJ Sega] breaks it down. 'Baltimore club is more for the club scene. It’s hype, and has a lot of horns,' he explains. 'Jersey club is a little more mainstream simply because they chop it up more to make remixes of mainstream hip-hop, and they use a lot of bass. Philly club has elements of both—without as many horns, and it also has a lot of bass. I try to add some soul to it too.'"

DJ Sega - Paper Planes (Philly Club Remix) (direct link - via maddecent)

2008-01-16T10:54:00.000-06:00

"Because they're famous"

Priceless.

This Tomboy remix of Larry Tee's "Clap Your Ass" is hilarious barrel of dancing monkeys.

Larry Tee - Clap Your Ass (Tomboy remix) (zShare)

2008-01-15T16:05:00.000-06:00

Uff. I am really starting to love living in the future. I mean, look at all the fun things we get buy. Obviously I am refering to the release of the Macbook Air. Read what all the nerds have to say about it here. You know, I just got a new Macbook this fall and already I feel behind the times. Fuck you Jobs. Actually, Steve, keep up the real good work.

On the music tip, get up on this 80's boogie mix by Woodman...

Boogie 80s08 - Woodman (divShare)

2008-01-13T10:57:00.000-06:00

There are a slew of theories why Fabric rejected this mix from Justice. Too short, too weird, too difficult to clear, too not 135bpm four to the floor. Regardless of Fabric's reasoning, the mix is a refreshing gift from the duo who singlehandedly homogenized the dance music scene in 2007. Merci dudes. And besides, if this wasn't what Fabric was expecting, why don't they mix it themselves. Yeah! Also, just gotta have that Frank Stallone track? Well, you can find that and the rest of the tracklist posted here.

Mix Fabric -Justice (zShare)

2008-01-11T12:33:00.000-06:00

So, my theory is that Dj Benzi isn't one person. Actually, I'm thinking that "Dj Benzi" is a collection of three of the most hard working and well-connected dudes in the industry. If you follow "Dj Benzi's" work, hustle rather, you would be quick to agree. (See the INSANE amount of remixes/mixes/refixes from 2007) Every remix/refix/mix is always on point and weeks ahead of the curve. Look for real real big things (Get Right: The Album) from this/these dude. Dj Khaled ain't got shit...

Benzi x Mick Boogie x Fatman Scoop - Motivation (direct link)

2008-01-09T11:50:00.000-06:00

Hmmm. Not sure about this one new one from Wiz Khalifa. But its gonna be HUGE, guaranteed. I guess it isn’t too far of a stretch sampling something like, cough cough choke, Alice Deejay. Is it? No, despite your stilted notions of quality, it is not a stretch. Let me reiterate, this is going to be real real big. Unfortunately, I think.

Wiz Khalifa - Say Yeah (zShare)

2008-01-07T15:53:00.000-06:00

Three more j-j-j-jams for you today. Boys & Girls is a new club rumbler from DJ Amaze. Next, Klever hit us where it hurts in a welcomed electro/crunk/house/b-more supermix. Ski Mask Way is mixed with the breakneck speed we have come to expect from Atlanta's new king of the clubs, of course. Finally, Minnesota Stand Up! Mike the 2600 adds some drums and drops to party-size Spoon's most remixed single to date.

DJ Amaze - Boyz & Girlz (zShare)

Klever - Ski Mask Way (zShare)

Spoon - Don't You Evah (Mike 2600 Party Version) (zShare)

2008-01-03T14:06:00.000-06:00

Shit. It's been a while. I know, I know. Anyway, here is a hit, some shit and a HUGE classic. I'll let you do the guess work (hint: Get on that Donny Hathaway) Also, my one of my New Year's resolution is to stop using/writing so much slang, mayne. i.e. "don't sleep" and "dude". Let's see how long I can last...

Snoop Dogg + Dj Unk (zShare)

Donny Hathaway - Live FULL ALBUM (zShare)

Top Billin' - Tell Your Girl to Juke It Up (zShare)

2007-12-27T11:16:00.000-06:00

So, I had the pleaseure of playing with Willy Joy this past spring. And let me tell, he is that dude. You know, the overly kind dancefloor-slaying dude. Yeah, that one. And being the dude he is he gave me a copy of Fly By Night Vol 1, which subsequently melted my face. Anywho, Mr Joy has now made FBNV1 available for downloading, free downloading. Why free? Well the first FBN 12" is dropping real soon. Don't sleep...

Willy Joy - Fly By Night Vol. 1 (direct link via mashit)

2007-12-26T10:14:00.000-06:00

This has been making it's rounds on the world wide blog-o-web-online, and I had intended to post it earlier. However, due to a food-induced coma I was unable, physically and mentally, to complete simple tasks. This is a mix that Cut Copy, in anticipation of their second LP dropping, has been handing out on their tour dates with Daft Punk down under. enjoy, mates...

Cut Copy - So Cosmic (zShare)

Below is a tiny mix, 5:19 holla, that I put together recently. It contains some of my favorite rap tracks from 2007. Don't sleep on that Fixxers album, too good.

Millions Billions - Rap Attack (zShare)

*TRACKLIST*
The Fixxers - Can U Work Wit Dat
Cool Kids - Flossin
Tum Tum - Caprice Musik
M.I.A. - Paper Planes (Donnis Remix)
Gorilla Zoe - Hood Nigga
Lil Wayne - Brand New

Also, to anyone that made it out to the KCK on Saturday - Big Big Ups! That was

2007-12-20T22:11:00.000-06:00

2007-12-20T16:26:00.000-06:00

New Zoot Woman single, via hyperbole.

Zoot Woman - We Won't Break (direct link)

Saturday - Kitty Cat Klub - Get there...

2007-12-19T09:24:00.000-06:00

2007-12-18T16:49:00.000-06:00

Okay, whew. Gotta catch my breath here for a minute.

...

So, this is a mix that Dr Dre did in 1986. Which was subsequently posted, 21 years later, on the Mad Decent blog. And, well, remember the first time you heard Never Scared or, to a far lesser degree, Night Ripper? That "Holy Shit this is a classic and not to mention a technically-mind-melting, bootay-shake maker!" feeling? Without further ado...

Dr.Dre - Four Track Mix 1986 (Side 1) (direct link)

Dr.Dre - Four Track Mix 1986 (Side 2) (direct link)

Damn Dre, get off the Lat Pull Down and get back at those turntables. Don't sleep on this one, fo reals.

2007-12-18T15:07:00.000-06:00

I think this was my favorite single of 2007. However, the video leaves me wanting. Although MIA prancing around NYC is a good look, it doesn't really live up to the track. You smell me? Anyway, I am trying to complie a "year in review"-esq mix. Paper Planes is definitely on it. Dooye. Although, I am so neck deep in jams all the jamn time that I am a little overwhelmed. And frustrated. Any recommendations?

Oh Yeah - Kitty Cat Klub this Saturday. Let's go!

2007-12-17T15:04:00.000-06:00

Disco, attack! Below is a fantastic/weirdo/classics disco mix from Chicago's own DJ Zebo. I pulled this from the new Spankrock blog, Fully Fitted.

Dj Zebo - The Grown Mix (zShare)

This weekend I was reminded, cause apparently I had forgotten, of how amazing both Arthur Russell and Larry Levan were. And together, well, it gets real heavy. Seriously, I have listened to this Loose Joints joint about twenty times in the past 6 hours.

Loose Joints - Its All Over My Face (Larry Levan remix) (direct link)

Don't forget...

Kitty Cat Klub - This Saturday!

2007-12-14T11:40:00.000-06:00

DJ Ayres breaks open Fools Gold's founders in a tell-all interview with A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs here.

Following the interview, Ayres was kind enough to mix the entire Fools Gold catalog. Well, almost...

Fools Gold vs Rub Radio (direct link)

Annnnd, had enough Kid Sister yet? Nope? Thought so. Bag Raiders kill it with this floor filling

Kid Sister - Pro Nails (Bag Raiders Remix)

Finally, don't sleep on the new Millions Billions mix. Its a goddamn firestorm...

Millions Billions - Super Jam Alert (zshare)

- Next Saturday -
MIllions Billions w/ Talk Radio
Kitty Cat Klub • 10pm • 21+
Free Son!

2007-12-12T20:11:00.000-06:00

New New New Millions Billions mix.

Look at it as my Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanza present from me to you, from me. You can also look at it as mini-preview to the Holiday Dance-a-Thon that I’ll be hosting at the Kitty Cat Klub on the 22nd of this month. Lace up your sneakers and mark your calendars, seriously. This mini-mix, I stress mini cause its kinda short, is a hastily-assembled representation of how I turn the kids out. What it lacks in length, it makes up in BANG. So get on the download and get involved...

Cop It Here

2007-12-11T16:45:00.000-06:00

NSFW - Obviously

If you're like me, a totally awesome dude, you too are eagerly awainting the new Hot Chip album... hmmm ... In a related note, the blog circuit has been riding Jesse Rose's jock for a minute now. Judging by his retake on Hot Chip's new floor-filler, it's well warranted...

Hot Chip - Ready For The Floor (Jesse Rose Remix) zShare

Catchdubs has a new mix out for The Fader's 50th issue, get on the download...

The FADER / Cornerstone 150 Mix - Mixed By Nick Catchdubs direct link

Finally, I have a new mix dropping this week. Finally!

2007-12-07T15:27:00.000-06:00

Weekend, get off the internet!

2007-12-04T15:02:00.000-06:00

R.I.P. Pimp C

UGK - The Game Belongs To Me zShare

2007-12-04T10:09:00.000-06:00

"Budget ladies, shop-a-holics. Zip it up big, flash them wallets. Neon lines, lasers comets. Toes and nails, better get up on it."

**Update**

Remember this...

Well, Vice has a fantastic interview that offers some insight into my favorite single of 2007.

"I had a guy that was cheating on me. You know, always coming home about five o’clock in the morning, always trying to make up excuses. He’s out with his boys. I’m like “Hey if you’re not cheating, let me smell it.”

Read it here

2007-12-03T15:18:00.000-06:00

Man, these are the kinda mixes you need to get at - shit thats simultaneously Classic and New, Technical and Goofy, Heavy and Funny and, of course, Jammed with Jams:

Four Color Zack booooooyyyyyyeeeeeee...

Weekday Warrior Part #1 zShare

Weekday Warrior Part #2 zShare

Also, remember French House? Yup, thought so. Anyway, this is a great spot for classics, unreleased remixes and opinions on little known details from house music's most memorable era.

2007-11-30T11:29:00.001-06:00

Wow, another month has gone by. Its been a big one too. Tons of new noteworthy jams, too many to list. I had trouble limiting myself to a mere 10, butt here they are. Also, don't sleep on that new James Pants. "We're Through" is the top of the aw ski ski ski pops this month.

November 2007 • Top 10
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Sensual Eruption – Snoop zShare
Every Way But Loose (Larry Levan Remix) - Plunky & Oneness Of Juju
Feelin’ Love – Hott City zShare
Flossin – Cool Kids zShare
2 Hearts (The Twelves Remix) - Kylie zShare
Take It Slow (Juke Remix) - Dj Slugo YSI
James Pants - We're Through myspace
Me and U (Eli Edit) - Cassie direct link
Keep on Looking (Kenny Dope Remix) - Sharon Jones
Dat Girl Right There – Usher zShare

2007-11-29T12:57:00.000-06:00

Talk about a full package. Doggy Dog is a freak...

Snoop - Sensual Seduction* zShare

*This beat is from Shawty Redd and it blazes.

Shawty Redd - Whats Da Deal Boo direct link

2007-11-28T15:21:00.000-06:00

Two new jammy jams for your ear holes...

Cool Kids - Flossin zShare

Hott City - Feelin Love* zShare

*The synth line on this one sounds like it was recorded underwater on the moon.

Due to the overwhelming success of the last Kitty Catty Klub show, I will be melting faces there again real soon. Details and a flyer are on the way. In the meantime, pencil in some get-get-down time for Sat. Dec 22nd.

2007-11-27T12:33:00.000-06:00

I'm back. Chill.

So, I was in NYC last weekend and had the pleasure of seeing Blaqstarr play at 205 Chrysties. Both the club and dj have the perfect mix of underground dirtiness and slick presentation. Recommended. New York really is the greatest place on Earth. (Fuck you Disneyland) I have traveled a lot and the big apple really stands alone. Seriously, the city is perfect. My new home?

Anyway, I have got three relatively distinct remixes for you today. First up is another super jam from the Twelves.

Kylie - 2 Hearts (Twelves Remix) zShare

Next is a mellow take on LCD's spring anthem...

North American Scum - Onastic Dub div share

Juke! Juke! Juke!

Take it Slow (juke remix) - Dj Slugo YSI

And finally, don't sleep on the new Dj Soul 90's hip hop mix...

Shade 45 Mix part #1 zShare
Shade 45 Mix part #1 zShare

2007-11-20T16:29:00.001-06:00

Wow. This has been majorly slept on...

Riskay - Smell Yo Dick DivShare

In other news: Tonight Tonight Tonight...

Millions Billions
Caterpillar Lounge
10pm • 21+ • Free

Get It!

2007-11-18T17:03:00.000-06:00

Big shout to everyone that came out to the Kitty Cat Klub last night. Despite my repeated attempts to blow every fuse in the building, people we're there to get get down. There's no stopping you kids. Look for future dates at KCK...

Tuesday I will be playing at the Caterpillar lounge. So all you suckas that couldn't get tickets to MIA, come and say hello. Lots of disco will be on hand...

Sylvester - I Need You zShare

Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat - zShare

2007-11-14T15:57:00.000-06:00

If you haven't already, its about time to get your tickets to Sharon Jones this Friday. I mean, watch this shit...

In the "I am so glad there are still folks remixing this track cause it is a true classic" file, we have a new Me & U remix from Eli. I have been waiting on this one for a minute now. And again, it seems that Mr Escobar can do no wrong. i.e. Edits, Remixes, Mixes, and Blogging. Peep this fool's blog, Outside Broadcast, for a wealth of opinions, edits and rare disco and R&B.

Cassie - Me and U (Eli remix) direct link via Fluokids

The Fader's new Let Out is available for the downloading/streaming here.

Finally, don't even consider skipping Saturday...

millions billions
kitty cat club
10pm • 21+ • free

2007-11-13T15:02:00.000-06:00

Meow meow hiss scratch scratch hiss
hiss scratch meow scratch cuddle hiss
scratch meow meow hiss... meow?

Millions Billions
Kitty Cat Club
Saturday Nov 17th
10 pm • 21+ • Free

I'm certain I will play this...
Sharon Jones - Keep on Looking (Kenny Dope Remix) ysi

Probably won't play this. Crazy beat though..
Usher - Dat Girl Right There zShare

Get there!

2007-11-09T14:28:00.000-06:00

Weekend!

Dave Nada Discobelle Mix zShare

Dj Technics - Everything Is In It's Right Place direct link

2007-11-08T15:07:00.000-06:00

It's time to revisit some summer highlights. Cause, let's face it, its getting cold. "Feeling Good" is a welcome warm-front for the ears..

Cosmo Baker - Feeling Good ysi

“Often times I’ll wake up in a certain mood and I’ll want to make a mix that will accompany me during the day... Anyway, a few weeks ago, I woke up and it was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, the temperature was just right. It made me think of a certain sound that just means “spring/summer” to me, so before I headed out..." - Cosmo Baker

2007-11-07T15:30:00.000-06:00

So, David Beckham is going to be in town this weekend. If you really want to meet him you can do so by paying $200 and signing up here. Although if you're poor, like me, you can go see David, his abs and the Galaxy stomp the Thunder at the Metrodome on Sunday. Regardless, Hellooooooooooooo Brooklynnnnnnn!

Jay Z ft Lil Wayne - Hello Brooklyn v.2 ysi

Hey, Jeansbjorn, quite a fantastic revisit of Sex in the Kitchen you've done here.

R Kelly - Sex In The Kitchen (Jeansbjorn remix) zShare

Also, peep the Bangers & Cash video for "PU$$Y"...

Can these dudes do it any better? Nope. Oh yeah, NSFW.

2007-11-06T16:11:00.000-06:00

I'm late on this too. Sorry. But not late on the track or the video either. Rather something larger, more weighty. If you'll notice, as I did, Jay is flipping through a deep stack of euros. Real deep. I know the dollar is slipping (1.45 to a euro, a full 20 cents lower than a year ago) but Benjamin Franklin has always been the face of modern American "Pop" success/exploit. Will this usher in a new era of international pop excess, or is it a glaring indication of the dwindling strength of dollar? I would argue the later. On a related note, Supermodel Giselle has refused to accept payment by US currency. Read more here...

2007-11-05T14:11:00.000-06:00

Hmmm. Sneak peek off the upcoming Michael Jackson album, featuring Santana. I think MJ got his wires crossed by trying to sound like Justin Timberlake trying to sound like Michael Jackson in Senorita.

Michael Jackson - Mamacita (ft. Santana) direct link

I pulled this off the ever-bountiful Versus blog.

2007-11-05T12:25:00.000-06:00

Uff, this game is gooooood. It’s so good that, despite the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome, I can think of nothing but getting in front of that screen and rocking the fuck out. I’m fixing, I need to play. Everywhere I look I see trails of frets coming at me, faster and faster.

On a related note, GH3 reminded me how much I like Metallica. Cause apparently I had forgotten. Seriously, the first time I heard them, dudes rocked my tiny 8 year old brain.

Metallica – Master of Puppets ysi

2007-11-02T12:27:00.000-05:00

So, I am playing this inevitably "Top 40 Party" next weekend. Now typically I don't eagerly await these kinda gigs. However this one is a glaring exception. Why? Two things: The first is that I will be playing on the top floor of the tallest building in Minneapolis. Cool right? Second, I have a ton of banging Top 40 jams that are real fun to mix and have been overlooked for months. Seriously, fire. And for what I am concerned, pop sets generate a stronger, more positive vibe. Haterz need not bother. See below...

Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss (Eli Escobar+Doug Grayson remix) zShare

Britney Spears - Gimmie More (Dirty Pop remix) zShare

2007-11-01T10:01:00.000-05:00

In an effort to chronicle my listening trends I am gonna start doing a monthly TOP 10. Now these tracks don't have to be club bangers, dance tracks or even new for that matter. (Although this month looks real clubby, whoops) This is just a list, in no particular order, of the "new to me" favorites from the past month. As this progresses I will make an effort to add links, info, reviews, etc. Let's go...

October 2007 • TOP 10
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The Motherfuckin Rave is Over - Diplo ft Pase Rock
VNDLSM - UH OH!
Dude N Nem - Watch My Feet (Jeansbjorn remix)
Britney ft Lil Wayne - Gimmie More (Dirty Pop remix)
Halo - Let Me Do It
Thom Yorke - Eraser (XXX Change remix)
Klaxons - As Above, So Below (Justice remix)
Black Lips - Veni Vedi Veci (Diplo remix)
Kenna - Free Donuts and Shell Fish (Spankrock remix)
Hunger Pains - In The Middle ( DJ Slugo remix)

***Extra - Tracy Morgan - Werewolf Bar Mitzvah Div Share

2007-10-31T11:34:00.000-05:00

I know I am a bit late on this one, but let me start by saying one thing: R. Kelly is funny, and he knows it. Throughout this modern masterpiece - yeah I went there - you'll a perfect blend of drama, action, comedy and irony. And if you find yourself laughing, as I often did, know that you are laughing with Kells and not at him. Cause not only is he in on the joke he wrote it, directed it, acted it, sang it and danced it. If you haven't yet, buy it, watch it and join the legions of fans eagerly awaiting the next chapters in the ongoing saga. Pied Piper indeed.

This Diplo remix of this summer's most frequently mixed accordian track is the jam. The name says it all...

Samim - Heater (Diplo remix) zShare - via discobelle

Also, if you slept on yesterday's Sammy Bananas' High Top fade mix, don't. Shits been on repeat for me, you should do the same.

2007-10-30T12:49:00.000-05:00

I know, I know. Its been a long long time, two weeks even. But, you made it through the lull and are back. Thanks. In an effort to make up for lost ground, I'm gonna throw a bunch of links atcha... Anyway, what better way to return than featuring someone who has also been gone for two long. First up, is this slow burner off Felix da Housecat's much awaited new LP.

Felix da Housecat - Moviedisco zShare

Next up. Any of you that made in into the late late afterhours following Too Much Love might wonder "where did all that bass come from?" Well, it came from my Juke set, featuring...

Hunger Pains - In The Middle (Dj Slugo Juke Remix) ysi

Sammy Bananas just finished a mix to accompany his new EP - High Top Fades - on Fools Gold. "In particular, the mix highlights artists who sported the hair style referenced in the title. (see photo) Its 55 minutes of fly hair and fresh beats to take you back to your 6th grade dance. Or take me back at least..."

Sammy Bananas - High Top Fades zShare

Slip over to The Fader for the new Let It Out podcast. It is a welcome compainion to this dreary fall weather.

Finally, thanks for coming out on friday for the Too Much Love Halloween super spook-fest. I see you...

More to come soon, promise.

2007-10-16T11:56:00.000-05:00

Halloween son! It's coming, and things are already starting to get weird. First off, don't sleep on the Mad Decent Kill Yourself Again Halloween podcast. Featuring Three 6 Mafia, Dj A and System D-128. Tons of tricks, and some treats too.

Justice is tonight, annnnd my super secret source has relayed to me that they are playing a live set. Not Djing. Not sure if they are gonna bring the Hollywood Blvd Crew, but good times should be had regardless. ***Special Update - New Justice Remix***

Klaxons - As Above, So Below (Justice Remix) via Discobelle

Finally, Millions Billions is gonna be bringing the god damn roof down for the Too Much Love Halloween Face Melter - Oct 27th. Get there...

2007-10-12T09:29:00.000-05:00

Here is a minimix (aka 16 min remix of Stronger) that Mr Bangalter put together for Louis Vuitton's spring 2008 show. Frankly I would have expected more, but hey, dudes have been touring all summer.

Daft Punk - Louis Vuitton (zShare)

2007-10-11T11:56:00.000-05:00

Those of you that heard the Pase Rock Turntable Lab LA mix have been scouring the world wide internets online for this:

Thom Yorke - Eraser (xxchange mix) - (YSI)

Thom Yorke - Eraser (xxchange mix) - (zShare)

2007-10-10T12:39:00.000-05:00

Nice work dudes.

2007-10-09T16:57:00.000-05:00

Now, those of you that know me also know that I am not a hater. And the following isn't really hate, but constructive criticism rather. Okay, here it goes, Girl Talk is boring live. A real snorer. Its like listening to all your favorite singles from the past twenty years, seriously all of them, on a breaks record. Not much in terms of flow and mixing. Just everything all at once. Also you're sardined into a way too packed club, with moshing going on. yawn. Maybe I am getting old. Anyway, let them tracks play GT.

The afterparty, however, was sweaty! Straight bonkers, big ups to all the fools invovled. Annnd, Dan Deacon slayed it.

Not sure why I am posting this, but the beat is pretty strong...

Gimmie More feat. Lil Wayne

2007-10-05T12:25:00.000-05:00

Biomedical Engineer Gregg Gillis aka Girl Talk is tonight, obviously. If you haven't already gotten tickets, sorry. However, if your brain hasn't melted from the inevitable onslaught of pop pop pop, there is an afterparty destined for greatness. Hosted by Talk Radio & Jonathan Ackerman with super-sets from super-djs Soviet Panda, Mike the 2600, Millions Billions, the Moon Goons and an extra special guest. Hop over to Talk Radio's Myspace for all the dirty details. If you are going to the afore mentioned afterparty, pack a lunch, cause that shit is going late.

2007-10-03T10:56:00.000-05:00

Okay, living without TV reception has left me frighteningly out of the loop. Thankfully. I mean, have you seen Dancing With the Stars? You can almost hear the 4 Horseman's clickety clack, ushering in the apocalypse. That's if it weren't drowned out by the vapid, impromptu "celebrity" banter. So bad.

Anyway, this brings me to "The Good Life" and more spefically the video. Now, this is best single of the year, hands down. And the video, well, its fantastic. However, the irony of Kanye using Jonas & François (directors of D.A.N.C.E.) is just to thick for me to swallow. Lets not forget last year's Euro MTV video awards hissy fit: Kanye to Justice: "my video cost a million dollars n shit. if I don't win, the award show looses. nothing againts you, I ain't never seen your video". Now after seeing "D.A.N.C.E." Kanye says "I want that". And what Kanye wants, Kanye bites. Shit, he should be a dj. Assuming "The Good Life" it gets nominated for video of the year, the irony will be so much more ironier that I'll have to start making up adjectives.

clickety clack, clickety clack, clickety clack

Oh yeah, big big ups to Hipster Mania. Pay him visit and stay current on all things good and bad.

2007-10-02T14:44:00.000-05:00

Oh, its been a hot minute since I posted. So, as a sign of goodwill, I am gonna hit ya where it hurts today. First off: The prince of theives, aka Girl Talk, will be tearing the roof of First Ave on Friday night. Don't sleep on tickets, if there are any left. (pssst... look for a super special guest at the totally official afterparty, which I will be playing. Details coming soon...)

Next, its a couple weeks late, but I would like to give Versus a big big up for posting my most recent mix. Christian Flores and fellow hosers are Canada's leading exporters of blog awesomeness. Anyone who likes music should bookmark this site, and then visit Vancouver.

Thirdly, have you heard about all this Radiohead madness? Probably. So instead of me relaying it, ski over to Status Ain't Hood for a quick synopsis.

Finally, SebastiAn has a new track. Apparently. Although I am an avid follower of his previous work, the jury is still out on this one. Ski over to Flufftronix for a Hurrican Chris v. SebastiAn blend. Meh.

SebastiAn - Untitled YSI

Oh, See You Next Tuesday is tonight at the Caterpillar lounge. Come.

2007-09-28T11:08:00.000-05:00

Uff. Cool Kids coming HEAVY with Black Mags! Pegs on the back.

Hey, where has Prefuse 73 been? Apparently getting fresh abroad. Namely at Club Air in Tokyo. And look, somenone recorded it and its awesome and you can download it for free.

Prefuse 73 - Club Air zShare

Weekend!

2007-09-25T12:28:00.000-05:00

Buh Caw!

Bald Eagle wrecked shop on Saturday at TML. A windy breath of fresh, Chicago air. In addition to slaying dancefloors in Chicago, dude is onto some big things. Namely a series of fidget-house edits that bang bang bang. We have already begun begging him to return, and he has hinted at future dates. Ski over to his myspace for more info.

Don't forget, See You Next Tuesday volume 2 is tonight. And since last Tuesday was "The best time ever had in the history of music and fun", this one should be twice as good. 10pm -2am, Caterpillar Lounge. Don't sleep.

Below is a fantastic mix by DJ Soul. However, this is slightly more than a mix, a retrospective rather. All J Dilla, neatly packaged into a 48 minute head-nodder. Although it isn't a complete collection, obviously, it is thorough and good on the ears. R.I.P.

DJ Soul - Assorted Donuts zShare

2007-09-20T12:07:00.000-05:00

Well ... Shit.

...

I am fairly confident that the Bangers & Cash ep is the strongest release since, well, Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo. Which, of course, was Spank Rock too. These dudes (and potty mouth Amanda Blank) are giving everyone else a run for their money; nobody is coming as strong and "Loose". Three heavy heavy heavy bangers in less than a month, HAT TRICK!

Bangers & Cash - Loose via zShare

Also, Electrobowl is TOnight. Come and get your bowl on.

2007-09-19T14:37:00.000-05:00

Can you step and bowl? Hopefully, cause things have been getting heavy lately. Juke is starting to make some serious waves - outside of Chicago, that is. 160bpm, let's celebrate...

Trick Daddy & Trina - Nann (Ghost on Tape Juke) driect link
via palmsout

Gucci Mane & Ludacris - Freaky Girl (Mano Juke remix) zshare
via Discobelle

Not really juke, but damn close...

Bangers & Cash - B.O.O.T.A.Y. ysi

If you haven't already, peep Spank Rocks Myspace (NSFW)

2007-09-17T16:23:00.000-05:00

This starts tomorrow night and it should be the best thing ever to happen in the history of awesome. Mike the 2600, Jonathan Ackerman, Soviet Panda, Matt Englund and I (Millions Billions) will be on hand. Starting next week Jonathan Ackerman will host and the remaining dunderheads will rotate, playing once a month. Its at the Caterpillar Lounge and its free. Don't sleep!

2007-09-13T11:37:00.001-05:00

I have been sleeping on posts lately, my apologies. Anyway, as a token of my goodwill I have and two heavyweight jams in the blog basket today.

First up is a brand brand new Chromeo remix, by New York’s finest Eli. Can this album give any more? Yes, it can. Eli ups the synth line and cranks the groove levels to meltdown. This maybe the best remix I have heard in a minute. As indicated by my 10th listen of this track today, and its still before noon. Oh wait, is that Pase Rock in there too? ... Yup.

Chromeo – Bonafied Lovin (Eli remix FT Pase Rock) (zShare)

Next in line is the Girl Talk remix of PB&J’s “Let’s Call It Off”. I’m not sure if this is a new jawn or that I’ve been out fishing. Anyway, dudes gonna be here Oct 5th (First Ave) and its bound to be sweaty. Hot Tip: Your boy will be playing the after party – location still confidential. p.s. Where can you buy steel drums, dems ereywur!

PB&J – Let’s Call It Off (Girl Talk remix) (zShare)

Annnd, The Fader has the new Hot Chip joint up for preview. All you need to do is go here

UPDATE: Spanrock's Bangers & Cash just dropped "B.O.O.T.Y." and its free for the downloading on their myspace. Carefully, their page is smoking and, more important, NSFW.

Finally, I am officially 1/5 of the super group hosting a weekly at the Caterpillar Lounge, behind Azia. Myself, Jonathan Ackerman, Mike the 2600 King, Soviet Panda and friends will be on rotation every Tuesday. Whew, what a line up. No flyer, yet. More details to come. Get there...

2007-09-11T09:26:00.000-05:00

Big day today. My money is on Kanye. Although 50 pulls some serious weight, he just can't contend with the crossover success of "Stronger". As for the rest, I let the picture speak for itself.

50 cent - Ayo Technology (zShare)

Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothing (zShare)

2007-09-10T15:22:00.000-05:00

Big big ups to the Audio Lounge and the MCAD crew for making Saturday go off. Best night yet, thanks dudettes/dudes. Also, big big big ups to Diplo for playing through a fire alarm, relocating to and then rocking First Ave, and being an all around snack attacker. More pics coming soon, till then scoot ovet to the Audio Lounge.

2007-09-07T14:21:00.000-05:00

New Millions Billions mix, and ohh boy I've done it again.

Disco + Rap + Baltimore + Classics + Electro + Awesome = Get at it...

Millions Billions "Do This Every Weekend" (zShare)

2007-09-06T12:54:00.000-05:00

Whew, five days of weekend does a body good. Sorry for sleeping on the posts, and don't act like you didn't notice. Anyway, new and good things are happening a-plenty as of late. Big events are in the works for this fall and, to kick it all off, I will be dropping a new mix shortly. Very shortly. However, I must warn you, it knocks. Seriously, straight fire. If you haven't already, highly unlikley, cop the last mix here.

Next up is the new track from the always fresh Spankrock. This one comes off the soon-to-be-released Bangers & Cash Ep. Swing over to the Spankrock Myspace for your free copy of this blazer. Also, peep that cover. Buhwa ha ha ha. I love living in the future.

And finally, Diplo just dropped a new mix. It's here, and it is real good. Two highlights: "I Like Turtles" and Krispy vs Bartman. For those of you still in the dark, I am opening for Diplo this weekend at MCAD. I know, awesome. Anyway, you're not invited, sorry.

2007-08-31T14:50:00.000-05:00

Weekend! Get off the internets and get outside...

Lookout Weekend - Debbie Deb (YSI)

2007-08-30T14:03:00.000-05:00

I'm DJing at the Veldrome tonight. The last time I played there it was so windy that 3 records flew of the tables while playing. So, as a preventative measure, I have opted for a straight laptop set tonight. Something I have never done before, ever. Frankly, I am not looking forward to it. Not the event, but the sans-turntableness of it. Now, I don't run with the "If it's not vinyl, its not real. Dude." crowd. Those fools don't roll like I roll. But a straight laptop set, come on. Anyway, if you see me posted up behind ye olde powerbook, don't front. There is reason behind this treason.

Hi Tension - Hi Tension (YSI)

2007-08-29T15:41:00.000-05:00

Whoa, where did summer go? It is Labor Day this weekend already, shit. No more white suckas. Ah well, fall is starting to look good. My schedule is shaping up real nicely. So nicely. i.e. I will be playing an ultra-exclusive private party with my/the worlds favorite super dj next weekend. He and the location shall remain nameless, I have sworn to the utmost secrecy. (Hint: The photo is refering to him, not the location. Doooye.) Its crazy to think that I saw him just last year and geeked about it for a week. Fast forward to 2007 and I am getting cash-money payed to play with the damn dude. Hopefully I don't piss myself.

Eightball - Get Money (Ooh Ee Re-Rub)

2007-08-28T10:46:00.000-05:00

Yum Yum Yum. Top 3 Tuesday is back with a couple of bangers and one repeat...

First up is Chicago's finest (maybe) remixed by Cananda's premire export/hat buyer. A-Trak gets harder, better, faster with "Stronger" by cutting the fat, uping the BPM and cranking the bang to eleven. Kanye couldn't say it better himself, "Me Likey". This will be my last Kanye, Daft Punk, Kayne via Daft Punk or Daft Punk via Kanye post for a while, pinky swear:

Kanye West - STRONGER A-Trak remix (direct link) via Pitchfork

Second, but second to none, is NYC's Cousin Cole. This fool is prolific. Just as the dust settles from his previous remixes - Crank Dat, Drink and My 2 Step, My Love, etc. - he hits us with this madness:

Way I Are - Cousin Cole's Unwound Mix (zShare) via Discobelle

And finally, and again, is White Williams. Have I stressed how much I like this single. No, well here it is again:

White Williams - Violator (YSI)

2007-08-27T16:17:00.000-05:00

This is good, too good for me to be the source, or even be responsible for finding the original source. (thanks, status ain't hood) However, I can still be your source to the source of the source. Right? Anyway, here you will find a vast retrospective of Timbaland tracks. Although it isn't complete or chronological, it is thorough as hell. Set aside a couple of days for this, cause it's 98 tracks all in all.

via The Fly Life

2007-08-25T11:42:00.001-05:00

Okay. Visually, this film is outstanding. The most striking imagery I have seen in the theater in too long. Although despite the rich cinescape, its kinda boring. Actually, its really boring. It is only an hour long and it feels like three. And being a long and unwavering Daft Punk fanatic you think I could gaze loving at those robots suits for an eternity. In reality its about 25 minutes. However, you have to commend their effort. The French super-duo delved into another side project with the utmost commitment and the result is… Well. Commendable? Regardless, this film ends up on my recommended list - most likely a result of citing precedent: homework, discovery, roule, le knight club, etc. Anyway, if you get a chance, give it a chance.

Don’t sleep! Fancy Computer is tonight.

2007-08-24T11:32:00.000-05:00

Weekend! There is a lot going on too. I, for example, we'll be seeing Electroma tonight and getting on the get-down-train tomorrow night. For a complete rap of whats happening check out l'etoile's blog, those fools have the weekend on lock.

Below is another installment to The FADER's long and superior podcast/mini-mix series. Its solid throughout and a welcome departure from all 4/4 mixes I have been ruining my ears to. Just when you think summer is over, it turns the corner a slaps you in the face. Watch out for The Go! Team + Lil Mama. Heat!

The FADER - Number 48 (direct link)

Wait, did I sleep on this? Has everyone been nodding to White Williams while I sit here in the dark, alone? White Williams' "Smoke" will drop this Halloween on TIgerbeat 6. If Violator is a valid insight, the LP shouldn't disappoint.

White Williams - Violator (YSI)

2007-08-23T12:22:00.000-05:00

Oh, did I remember to tell you that I will be getting mad stupid this Saturday at a, as of yet undisclosed, Too Much Love afterparty? I didn't? Well, consider this your invitation. If you need further info, holla at your boy. Also, I'd like to offer up some pre-props to Talk Radio who single handedly championed this event.

Don't forget to check out my updated schedule, I just added a ton of trunk rattling dates for this fall.

Finally, here is a teaser: Crank Dat - Cousin Cole Remix (YSI)

2007-08-22T12:28:00.000-05:00

Aside from the above being the stronest evidence of post post modern popular culture, is Kanye a bitter? Or rather, is Kanye a vessel through which the inaccessible is made popular? I would argue both, although he does not stand alone in the later. (see: Mtume - Biggie - Keyshia Cole) However, this instance poses a larger question, whats left to sample? Most noteable and "deep crate" funk/soul/disco loops have been extracted and pushed through the pop ranks. And further, the pop music ear is evolving and moving away from organic and instrumental beats. (see: Rington Sales) So, are we entering a second generation of sampling? Yes, yes we are. Below is an audible timeline, take a listen:

1971 - Edwin Birdsong - Cola Bottle Shake (direct link)

2003 - Daft Punk - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger (direct link)
via rocksellout

2007 - Kanye West (direct link)
via indiecristoph

Extra: Diplo - Work Is Never Over (direct link)

2007-08-21T11:59:00.000-05:00

Oh, its Top 3 Tuesday again and look what I have in store for you.

First up is a strong example of why disco definitely didn't suck. This summertime lady killer can be found on the essential Je Suis Funky, Je Suis Frenchy ep: Dwight Druik – Georgy Porgy (YSI)

Next up is a brand new, wet-weather mix from superfriends Nick Catchdubs & Dj Ayers. If you haven't heard of these dudes open your ear holes, cause they're making it happen often and without hesitation: Superfriends - Ayers + Catchdubs (direct link)

And finally, this has me barfing and dancing. Simultaneously. Who puts Salt, Pepper, Ketchup, and Hot Sauce on Wings? Philly's Dwizz thats who. Dude has an iron stomach, cause this shit is hard to swallow: Dwizz - Salt, Pepper, Ketchup & Hot Sauce (zShare)

2007-08-20T14:56:00.000-05:00

Not much to report, except this excellent Spankrock mix. (See Below) Its kinda old, but I thought I would share it. Also, since it hasn't stopped raining since wednesday, I saw Superbad this weekend. It's good. Supergood, suprisingly. Michale Cerra kills it and doesn't rely too heavily on his Arrested Development shtick. Recommended.

Oh yeah... Minneosta is a falling apart. Seriously. In addition to the 35W bridge and all of the south-eastern corner of the state taking a lengthy swim, all the roads in Minneapolis suck. Like literally all of them. And, to add insult to injury, they decided to redo all of them this summer - and not start until mid August. Whoever makes road cones is banking this summer.

Spankrock - Five mini-mix (ysi)

p.s. - Sorry for the lack of posts, I missed me too.

"Now usually I don't do this, but uh..."

2007-08-16T10:05:00.000-05:00

The new "Hardest Working Man in Show Business", RIP James, is back again with another installment to the "Trapped in a Closet" series. Mr Show Biz, you done it again son! 10 new episodes of adulterated madness, all narrated by Kells, aka The Pied Piper, aka The King of R&B, aka Baby's Daddy. Get at it here. If you haven't already, catch up on the first 12 cause you don't want to miss a minute of this.

And, why not...
R Kelly feat. Usher and T-Pain - Same Girl Remix (zShare)