TDS X DWG

TDS scratch reaction is alive and well in 2012. DJ Format (has this dude ever made a wack record?) takes it back and forth and back again with the remix. Check out Diggers With Gratitude for all your limited edition raer rap needs.



Via EgoTrip

Lihue

Whoa, I never new a video for this even existed.
Thanks to my man John Book for the heads up.

AOR

So a couple weeks ago we threw our first Yacht Rock/AOR (Adult Oriented Rock) party at ¡Reunión! and not only was it a gang of fun, but I realized I genuinely love this schitt. Call it corny or soft or whatever, but I grew up on it. Just as much as I like Om Unit, Jessie Ware, SBTRKT etc. you can catch me listening to Hall & Oates with no shame.

While looking for more obscure songs and remixes I stumbled upon the AOR scene and this is something that needs to be brought to light. There's a whole genre out there I was sleeping on and thought some of you might dig it. It's basically remixes and dancefloor friendly edits of classic soft rock chunes. It might sound bugged, but I'm feelin' it.













If you're looking for more joints like this, be sure to check out the incredible AOR Disco blog. Gems jerry. Gems I tell ya.

Smile

Check out Aloe's new video for "You Make Me Smile" (Directed by Eric Coleman). Great job by the homies. Tugging at ye olde heart strings with this one.

So...

Back in August I got an email from DJ Hopper (SF) who made an hour+ long mix of all my music/releases/production. Needless to say, I was honored that someone would take the time to put this together, but I hesitated on posting it because as weird as it sounds, I was kind of embarrassed. Not to be on some false modesty ish, but I don't wanna be the "look at me" guy. That said, I would be the asshole guy if I didn't give my man's hard work some shine. So, if you dig what I make or haven't heard any original production, this one's for you.

Thanks, bud.

DJ Hopper - All Day Long

Les Disques Superfriends

This came out towards the end of last year as a limited 12" on Selected Sound and eventually made it's way to the digital realm. Serious heat from James Pants and Tom Noble (who's been killing it non-stop), reworking Klaus Weiss' stripped down drum tracks into something out of this world. I've been playing the Pants remix of "Drums Around" at almost every gig. It's a great balance to Tom Noble's dancefloor/disco re-work of "Drumcrazy" (which is equally as tite).

Enjoy and support the artists by clicking the link and dropping some duckets.

Klaus Weiss - Drums Around (James Pants Rework)

Yo slim, what do you think this is, President's Day?

Miles Bonny X B. Lewis = goodness.



Free DL right here


And for those of you who are up to the quest, The Sleepover (aka Do-Over PSP) begins now thru the next 48. Get it.

Hai

Oh hey, I'm not dead.

2 months have gone by and I hope you all had a glorious holiday season. I chose to spend time with the fam and eschew the usual "best of" lists. Hope you understand.

But back to the matter at hand. My man Frank E. posted an unofficial but mad official video for "Serious Drug" by Wildcookie (Red Astaire & Anthony Mills). For those that know, you know. Been running this one for a minute. Enjoy.

What Kind of Sorcery Is This?

Mad Professor dubbing Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" live on air.

"It's a magic.."

RAER

Some of you might remember wonderkid/prodigy, A-ko from his 7" on Melting Pot or the Soulstrut compilation that came out a few years ago. I've always been a big fan and today he liberated 7 rare and unreleased songs from '04-'11. For fans of RJD2, DJ Shadow, etc. (man, I fucking hate comparisons, but it's kind of apt here), this is highly recommended.

"Alright, everybody always wants this so here. its all the official, and unreleased complete songs ive done as A-ko. its a zip file. 7 mp3s. 2004-2011. my complete 45, my complete 12" (minus the remix) the one track i did for the breakbeat raer comp, and the two unreleased tracks i did after my questionable relationship with melting pot basically ended. enjoy. PLEASE. enjoy." - A-ko

A-ko - Collection



*Bonus Like a Throttle exclusive*
Live version of Salt's "Hung Up". Dude is a beast on the drums.

Salt/A-ko - "Hung Up"

BOOM FROM THE CANNON

Yo, serious question, but how many social outlets does a person need? Blogging, Google+ (ha.), FB, Twitter, Tumblr, MySpace (see Google+), etc.

The reason I ask is, I've been going hard on the updates pon di facebook and twitter and leaving my blog baby in a geocities dumpster on the side of the internet highway.
With that said, there's a lot of stuff to update as well as a bunch of new music for you.
So let us begin...

First and foremost, TONIGHT is ¡Reunión! with Special Guest DJ Evo live and direct from Vancouver, Canada.























Really looking forward to rocking with my man. Especially after hearing this mix available for free from he to thee.
SOUL POWER VOLUME 2 by DJ EVO

I've finally got all the dates locked in and the Way Out Of Living Tour Part.2 is in full effect. If you're around any of these cities it's a must you come party with us. Pretty sure I'll be officially German after this trip.























For those who missed it, here's my set from The Do-Over, Portland last month. I coulda sworn I posted this drunk one night, but I guess not. This is definitely a different vibe than the LA set, but it's what I was feeling. You don't guide the VQ, the VQ guides you.

DJ Day Live at The Do-Over, Portland 7/10/11 by DJDay

You can download this and other sets from Thee Mike B, Cosmo Baker, Dirty Dave, Haycock and Devon Who right here.

You can also get a bunch of free mixes, DJ tools, remixes and original music on my SoundCloud.

And speaking of SoundCloud, I've been doing a lot of digging on there the last few days and coming up with some gems. This is definitely one of them and guaranteed to be played tonight.
Byrdie Green - Return Of The Prodigal Son (Dj Twister Edit) by Dj Twister


Last but not least, here's this month's ¡Reunión! Top 10 (in no order)

Day:

1. DJ Angola -Spottie
2. Master Jay & Michael Dee - T.S.O.B.
3. Grand Puba - 360 (What Goes Around) (SD50's Remix)
4. DJ Pump - Game Theory 2011
5. Byrdie Green - Return of the Prodigal Son (DJ Twister Edit)
6. Pools - Blue Dream
7. Suonho - The Ghetto
8. Quantic Y Su Conjunto Los Miticos Del Ritmo - Dre En Cumbia
9. TLC - Creep (Astronomar Moombahton remix)
10. Krystal Klear - Tried For Your Love

Aimlo:

1. Toro Y Moi - Saturday Love
2. 6th Borough Project - Deep C
3. Beastie Boys feat. Santigold - Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win
4. Circle Research - Rock Creek Park
5. Housse De Racket - Roman (Oliver Remix)
6. The Stepkids - Shadows on Behalf
7. Jon Kwest - Your Life
8. Craze & Heartbreak - Summer Riddim
9. Breakbot - Fantasy
10. Little Dragon - Nightlight

Enjoy and have a good weekend, y'all!

1

Sky High

Rest in Power Alphonso "Fonce" Mizell (1943-2011). He and his brother Larry have been a huge influence on me since I began making music. I had no idea how much of an impact they made until I realized how many of my favorite records they were involved with. The list of artists go from Bobby Humphrey and Donald Byrd to The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye and beyond.

I was fortunate to have met him during a Red Bull Music Academy brainstorm session in my hometown earlier this year. Needless to say, I ran home and grabbed a record for an autograph (I'm the guy who doesn't get "starstruck", but this was a once in a lifetime chance to meet my musical heroes). He was in poor health at the time, but coming home this week to find out he had passed hit me deeply.

Friend and fellow blogger Matthew Africa made a mix last year celebrating the genius of their production career. I highly recommend checking it out and reflecting on one of the greatest producers of our era.

DJ Matthew Africa - 2 Busy Saying Yeah 21 - The Mizell Bros.

Here's a couple Mizell produced edits I've previously posted...

Gary Bartz - Gentle Smiles (Saxy) (DJ Day Sax-less Mix)

Johnny Hammond - Shifting Gears (DJ Day Alt Mix)

There would be no this if there was no him.

Stone Jam

Back to the music (and just in time for the weekend)...
This edit has been getting crazy run for a minute. InnerWestSoul's tasteful flip of Slave's "Feel My Love". Enjoy.
Feel My Love (InnerWestSoul Edit) by InnerWestSoul

Gracias to Merk 1

Jolyman

If I owned a label I would sign this dude.













Why more people aren't talking about Arthur Joly is beyond me. Experimental dub producer and fellow gear nerd who records analog to tape by way of Brasil.

Czech it...

Jolyman - Some Tropical Dubs

LaDDers

I'd been meaning to post this up for a minute. Some of you are probably up on this, but for those that are not...

Swiff D is the producer behind Pac Div (and Busta, Snoop, Meth & Red, Estelle, etc.) and a monster on the beats. I won't get into how ill this dude is, I'll just let you listen for yourself. He dropped a free instrumental album called LaDDers at the beginning of the year ("Sherman Way" is my shit - bonus points for it being my grandma's old street). that you can grab after the jump.

Swiff D - LaDDers

Vibrations

Youtube, you done good.

Shout out to Berlin

Life.

#latepass

Bourke Bourke Bourke

Hey y'all, I know it's been a while since I've posted new music (and let's be honest, that's why you're here, right?), so allow me to introduce some of you to Ad Bourke. A lot of folks are doing the whole boogie/electro/wonkstep/yaddayadda thing, but this dude definitely stands out.
I stumbled upon his album Mirage and bought the whole thing after hearing 2 songs. Highly recommended, so cop that.

Ad Bourke - Solar Commuter



In other news, those of you who missed The Sleep Over last weekend (aka Vision Quest 2011), I feel for you. Some amazing moments and an incredible party all around. Big up to Senor Strong, The Haycocks, Morse Code, Lefto, Classixx, Archrival, Pubes, Induce, Azul213, and Cosmo Baker whose wolf spirit hasn't left the desert since RBMA. Z-3 por vida.

Press Rewind If I Haven't Blown Your Mind

New mix from the one Magneto just in time for Loverday...






















DJ Magneto - By the Power Vested In Me (<::download here::)

01 - Inner Circle - Groov'n in love
02 - Tristan Palmer - touch me take me
03 - Zap Pow - If You Don't Know Me by Now
04 - Marcia Griffiths - The First Tine Ever Saw You
05 - Zilverzurf - Good Vibes (feat Simone Moreno & Papa Dee)
06 - Dennis Brown - sitting and watching
07 - Gregory Isaacs - Night Nurse
08 - Jacob Miller - Baby I love you so
09 - Elizabeth Archer & The Equators - Feel like makin' love
10 - Susan Cadogan - Fever
11 - Lorna Bennett - Breakfast in bed
12 - Sharon Forrester - Silly, wasn't it?
13 - Alton Ellis - It's a shame
14 - Desi Young - i don't know why I Love You
15 - Boris Gardiner - You Make Me Feel Brand New
16 - Cole Porter - You'd be so nice to come home to
17 - Estelle - Come over
18 - Sheilya Hilton - The Bed's Too Big Without You
19 - Wayne Chin - Won't do for love 7"
20 - Diana Ross - Love hangover (JA Airlines Mix)
21 - Myrna Hague - Touch me baby
22 - Sugar Minott - Good thing going
23 - Sade - Love is Stronger than pride (Mad professor mix)
24 - Christine Lewin - Juicy fruit
25 - Carol Cool - upside down
26 - Jennifer Lara - I am in love
27 - Black Harmony - Don't let it go to your head
28 - Janet Kay - Lovin' you
29 - Freddie McGregor - Natural collie