Like a Throttle

Perception

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:00 +0000

New Zealand looks like the place to be checking for in 2010. You have Recloose and the upcoming Star Blazers project - trust me, this is gonna be very ill, I've been bumping the demos for a minute - and now Electric Wire Hustle. I just got hip to these dudes via my man DJ Stylus. If you're a fan of Dwele, Mark De Clive Lowe, Phonte, Spacek, etc. dig this. I never get tired of that Minnie Ripperton flip.

Electric Wire Hustle - Perception

Echo Party

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:03:00 +0000

Double Dutch vs. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde was a nice touch.

Edan was asked to do a mix (...is it live? is it real?) with the Traffic Ent. back catalog (Chocolate Star, P&P, Sounds of New York, Tayster...basically all the fly shit from the late 70's-early 80's that goes for dumb money). The result isn't exactly a mix or an album, but a bugged out hybrid of the two. Once you're rocking a kazoo it goes into a whole other category.
I would post the promo that's going around, but it wouldn't do it justice. Just cop that

Domu Calls it Quits

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:55:00 +0000

As a fan of Domu (aka Sonar Circle, Bakura) this is a sad day. I found a lot of parallels in his life and production to my own, and having gone through a lot of similar feelings over the past year with my own music, this really hits home.
For anyone, in any artistic field, I highly recommend reading this.

The End.

I'll leave you with one of my favorite joints by him:

Simon Grey - Galactica Suite (Domu Remix)

Memories of El Job Corps

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:27:00 +0000

Art Laboe is the Chick Hearn of the oldies game. We used to listen to his show every Sunday when I was in Job Corps (real heads know the deal). He put me up on so much good music bitd. I'm still trying to find a copy of this. Enjoy a classic and have a good weekend y'all,

Brenda & the Tabulations - The Touch of You (Osha, where you at?!)

Mad Man

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:17:00 +0000

Synth porn and cobbler: a look inside RJD2's studio

*bonus beat* I had no idea he did the theme song to Mad Men. Get that syndicated guap!

It's Things Like This...

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:26:00 +0000

...that I sit and wait to come my way so I can share it with y'all.

Zo! (who you might remember from my previous post) has dropped the "...just visiting too" EP* to tide folks over for his own full length LP SunStorm. With the help of Phonte, Darien Brockington, Sy Smith, Carlitta Durand and Yahzarah, he covers Don Blackman's "Holding You, Loving You" (right down to the hi hats), Prince's "Crazy You", Minnie Ripperton's "Perfect Angel" and more. Highly recommended. This is someone to watch for.

Zo! - ...just visiting too

(*via Potholesinmyblog)

THRILLER

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:47:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came out to Root Down last night (shout out to Ervin for the footage)! We wanted to do something new for MJ & Halloween and what better joint to flip than "Thriller"? We had a day to rehearse our main set and put this together. Hope you all enjoy it. Be safe out there this weekend!

*bonus beat - Drunken Ewoks FTW*

Exile & DJ Day @ The Root Down

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:07:00 +0000

Tonight! Exile & DJ Day for one final (for now) performance live on 2 X MPC's & 2 Turntables at The Root Down.

For Those Who Like to Groove

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:52:00 +0000

1 minute mark is next level...via DJ Stef

Trus'Me...TRUST ME

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:51:00 +0000

I first heard about Trus'Me via Kon's blog a few weeks ago. He kept saying how ill this dude's record was gonna be, people were gonna flip, blah blah blah...and he aint never lied.
I just got the promo today and it's easily in the running for "Best Of" this year. I uploaded his cover of Bill Withers' "Can We Pretend" with Amp Fiddler to show you what I mean. The joint with Dam Funk is bananas too. This is a must cop when it drops.

~~Trus'Me feat. Amp Fiddler - Can We Pretend~~ (removed by request)

Have a good weekend y'all, and don't forget if you're in my town come through tonite to Space120!

DJ Day X Jeremy Sole on KCRW

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:16:00 +0000

For anyone outside of Southern California, KCRW is NPR/college radio broadcasting from Santa Monica college. Ever since I first heard Michael Mixxin Moore and The Militant Master Mix in '93 I've been a fan. Out here in Palm Springs we don't get a lot of culture (surprise!), so having KCRW on the radio has been a blessing and a huge influence for me.

Over the last few years, DJ's from Raul Campos and Garth Trinidad to Jeremy Sole have shown love and played my music on the air, but it wasn't until last week that I finally had a chance to go into the studio and be part of a show.
As corny as it sounds, doing this was like a dream come true after being a listener for over a decade and a half.

Huge thanks to Jeremy Sole for inviting me on as guest selector and featured artist. Below is a link to my segment of the show and a tracklist.

DJ Day X Jeremy Sole on KCRW 10/15/09

Guest Selections:
BSides - African Spirits (white label)
M64 (Ohmega Watts & Ragen Fykes) - Rhythm of the Drum (Record Breakin)
Marvin Gaye - Time to Get it Together (DJ Smash Extended/Alt. Take) (Hip-OSelect)
Suff Daddy - Highlife (MPM)
Kenny Rankin - In the Name of Love (Little David)

Guest Artist:
DJ Day - Skyy, Can You Feel Me (MPM)
DJ Day feat. Miles Bonny - Learning to Fly (unreleased)
Erykah Badu - Honey (DJ Day remix) (white label)
People Under the Stairs - Trippin' at the Disco (DJ Day remix) (OM Records)
DJ Day - Kossa (unreleased)
DJ Day - Change Your Mind (Subcontact)

If You Don't Know...

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:07:00 +0000

Now you know!

The homie Fashawn's album, Boy Meets World drops tomorrow, Oct. 20th. I got a chance to hear it earlier this year when Exile and I were on tour (btw Exile produced this so you already know the time) and chilled with Fash for a few days before our show in SF. I can tell you, what you see is what you get. Dude has his head on straight and will be around for a long time. This album is a banger from beginning to end (you should hear the joints that didn't make it on the album!!!). Be sure to cop it when it drops tomorrow.

Felabration @ ESL, Washington DC, w/DJ Day

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0000

In support of the Knitting Factory Records re-launch of Fela Kuti’s music catalogue, Giant Step has organized official Felabration events in more than 15 cities across North America throughout the month of October; this outstanding schedule of Felabrations will bring together some of the best DJs, musicians, and promoters around to celebrate the life, music, and birthday of Fela Kuti. With the support of esteemed DJs such as Rich Medina, DJ Spinna, Ron Trent, DJ Nu-Mark, DJ Day, Jeremy Sole, DJ Kemit, J-Justice, Adam Gibbons, DJ Sun, Chicken George and Frank Gossner, as well as artists such as Roy Ayers, WUNMI, Ikebe Shakdown, Baba Ola Jagun, Amon, and many more, these Felabrations will unite the diverse communities and Tastemakers across the country that are instrumental in keeping Fela's music alive

fela.net | myspace.com/djday

More info at Giant Step

It's the MF Remix Vol. 3

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:16:00 +0000

Coming (very) soon... The Rub - It's the Motherfucking Remix 3! If you didn't check out volumes 1 & 2, you've definitely heard them on many mixtapes and many nights drunk in the clurb. Volume 3 does not disappoint with remixes by A-Trak, Skratch Bastid, DJ Eleven, Matthew Africa, Nick Catchdubs, Ayres, Platurn, Sammy Bananas, myself and more. Ayres has been kind enough to post the individual MP3s before the CD drops so get 'em while you can...

"I'd like to take a moment to say..."

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:29:00 +0000

Fuck Columbus.

Hit the Top b/w Trippin At The Disco Video

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:31:00 +0000

HO. LEE. SHIT.

Here's another new video with snippets of PUTS' new album Carried Away dropping Oct, 13th on OM Records.

Big up to the dudes for coming out and rocking with me during my set at the Breakestra show.
If you missed it, you can catch them at their record release party this Sunday, Oct. 11th at The Key Club in Hollywood.

Below is one of the new joints off the album.

People Under the Stairs - Hit the Top

From Dusk Till Dawn

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:44:00 +0000

Tonight! Live & Direct! From Dusk Till Dawn Record Release Party
The Breakestra, Jeremy Sole (KCRW), DJ Day (w/Special Guests)
& Simple Citizens @ The El Rey Theater

Los Angeles, tonight's event is not to be missed! Live on stage at the famous El Rey Theater, The Breakestra, Jeremy Sole, DJ Day (w/surprise guests) & Simple Citizens.

After a 4 year studio hiatus Breakestra is back with a new album dedicated (and featuring) DJ Dusk. Don't miss tonights show! Doors open @ 9pm.

Tickets available through Ticketmaster

Breakestra - Getcho Soul Together prt.2

Breakestra - Dark Clouds Dub

You Know How We Dooooo

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:16:00 +0000

What goes down Sundays @ The Short Bus...

Funemployment

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:36:00 +0000

New mix for the last days of Summer by my man King Most (everything from Zhigge and Pharcyde to Tittsworth and MJ on here).

King Most - Funemployment

*shout out to Lady Lex on the artwork. Feeling that Hot Stuff flip!

RIP GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:53:00 +0000

I've had enough of 2009.

TATD

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:02:00 +0000

1 of 500 - available now!

The limited 12" also has an uncredited dub version Thes and I did with a completely different track than the OG & remix.
Expect a lot of surprises and limited jammys related to the new album. I don't wanna get too into it, but there's some other cool shit on the way.
b/w Carried Away is
Dudes put in a lot of work on this one.

Easin' In

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:12:00 +0000

I was dubbing a bunch of records today and I realized I hadn't ripped this one for Sir Otto (I can't believe how many classic joints I still haven't gotten around to recording).
The intro to this song was always a bitch to mix unless you drop it when the bass comes in, so I did an extended intro/re-edit to play out.

Edwin Starr/Hell Up In Harlem OST - Easin' In

Have a good weekend and don't forget, this Sunday I start my new residency at The Ace Hotel.
Drinks + good music + free = WIN

Bring It On Back

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:27:00 +0000

Chop That Down, Pass It All Around

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:54:00 +0000

I've been playing this Prince Fatty cover of ODB since my gig at Stronghold last month. Enjoy, and go cop the 7" (or you can get the whole thing pon di digital here). Have a good weekend y'all.

Prince Fatty - Shimmy Shimmy Ya

FACE = MELTED

day465@gmail.com (dj day) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:21:00 +0000

Shout out to DJ Sara. The illest 8 year old on the planet (my son's still 7 so she's got a few months left.)!

(via DJ Cocoe)