Ride My Pony

Wax Master: Ride My Pony (1997)
Wax Master Maurice's excellent Ginuwine rework has been requested repeatedly since I had it on a mix a while back, so here it is. Dude is one of my favorite Chicago producers, but for whatever reason he never reached a legend status like Deeon, Slugo, PJ and them.

Get familiar:
Going Down (Youtube)
Ghetto Shout Out (Youtube)
Bounce That Body (320)

Sammy Bananas @ Kuudes Linja this Saturday

Sammy's Myspace
Tour Mix over at Fool's Gold

Dude also has a new EP called Braids & Fades out right now, you can grab my favorite track from it, Ladies, over at RCRDLBL

Bobbito's News & Views

My Bladerunners peoples just posted a whole set of Bobbito's RapPages columns. Essential reading or re-reading if early- to mid-90's rap means anything to you. Btw... thanks for the Blue Jays jammy!

It's A Lowe Thing

And I see a bunch of familiar names there

Family Reunion

Perennial DJ's Delight favorite Diplo goes on to prove his 80's R&B game is no joke either and puts together a bangin beat for the new Kid Sister single.

Sunday Music

So smooth.
Loose Ends: Hangin On A String (Frankie Knuckles Club Mix)(1992)

Solid Gold

Mansion And A Yacht

Kurious, Sadat X & Mike B: Mansion And A Yacht (1994)
One of the definitive posse cuts of the era, the b-side to I'm Kurious. "Dropping jewels like a thief with a hole in his pocket". I had kind of forgotten how ridiculously good it is.

Something New

I don't know what the deal with Grand Daddy I.U. really is, he just never seems to get the respect he's due. Dude doesn't even have a Wiki page, now what kinda BS is that? Anyway, his 1990 debut album is an old fave and this is the best 12" off of it.

Grand Daddy I.U.: Something New
Oh my god what a loop! Produced by Biz Markie, of course.

Grand Daddy I.U.: Something New (Basement Mix)
Remixed by Cutmaster Cool V and featuring Biz on the chorus

Grand Daddy I.U.: Dominoes
The b-side banger. I used to always play this with the Donald Byrd jam and the Talkin All That Jazz remix.

BONUS:
I can definitely get with Cam's cover version as well. Too bad it never blew up like it should have.
Cam'ron & Jaheim: Something New (2005)

Bobbito's Barber Shop

A few days back I was asking for Bobbito's old Rap Pages columns and I just found out there's a good one from August '93 up here. From what I hear more will be added soon too.

Word Iz Life

Poor Righteous Teachers: Word Iz Life (1996)

In anticipation of this Friday's party here's one of PRT's somewhat forgotten later jams and one that actually used to be a bit of a local hit back in the day. I still ride for this. Also, for the sample, they flipped one of the best songs ever.

This Friday in HKI!

It Ain't Hard To Tell Large Professor Remix

Nas: It Ain't Hard To Tell Large Professor Remix (1994)

A long time ago I kind of promised to post this and I finally located it. It's just as good as the first time I heard it. And god damn the 12" used to be hard to get.
Also, this reminded me, who's got a 320 of the Blue Jays joint for me? I have no idea where the LP is...

Mix Update

One to DL
DJ Tameil: Where Is Debonair Samir?
An essential mix of vintage Samir tunes, including some of the banginest club tracks of all time.

One to purchase
Cosmo Baker: Genius - The Sound Of Raphael Saadiq
Incredible. The man has a new record out too as you probably know.

LDN

So I went to London just to confirm what I already knew... that this is one of the best songs this year, no question. Somewhat unexpectedly I even found it on vinyl, along with a bunch of other bangers in similar vein. Shout outs to the helpful dude at Uptown Records.

Additional shout outs: the mighty Dom P & everybody at NHAC, YoYo, Smutlee, Herve, Silkie, Rusko and all of my peoples who showed up on Friday. Good times. To the black cab driver who tried to run game on DJ's like us, shame on you.

Almost There

We're Almost There DJ Spinna Remix (2001)

I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is most likely my favorite DJ Spinna production ever. I guess part of the charm is the fact that I find remixes of such classics almost always a mere waste of time. This was originally only released in Japan (it was swiftly bootlegged in the UK though) and if I'm not mistaken that is the case to this day.

Nate & Nothin But Nate

A hook after a hook... DJ Steve 1nder: Nate '08

Urei 1620

No Guns, No Murder

Ray'von: No Gun, No Murder (Hip Hop Remix)(1994)

Some real classic dancehall remix business right here. This was a joint release between VP and Dope On Plastic, Funkmaster Flex's label. The production is credited to someone who calls himself Da Big Daadee, but as far as I know that's Flex himself on the boards.

Btw, last year I did a little uptempo blend that uses the Ray'von vocals over the Earth People Dance beat, check it out if you missed it back then.

Mad Stretch & Bobbito shows

Just scroll down a bit... I wish I had the time to DL all of these.

Btw, if anyone knows where I can find Bobbito's old Barbershop columns for RapPages on the net please let me know.

Fed Up A Run Red

As far as I'm concerned, Fed Up A Run Red is one of the coolest releases to ever come out of HKI.
Richie Spice, Bounty Killer & Capleton: Fed Up A Run Red (Knut Posse Remix)(2006)


On a related note, here's a little clip from last night's party with Rory of Stone Love. Big up Stone Love, big up Komposti.

Oh The Link Is Still Up

Starpoint: Wanting You (Romeo Erotic Remix)
For real, this is one of my favorite songs this year.

Cascades Of Colour

Ananda Project: Cascades Of Colour (Wamdue Black Mix)(1998)
Another massive tune from the time I first got into house. Those memories...
Btw, Nite Grooves and King Street, the parent label, put out tons of classics and are well represented in the usual digital stores. Go check them out.
Once again, shout outs to DJ Pirkka.

P.Y.T. Revisited

P.Y.T. photos courtesy of my man, the very entertaining Glenjamn...


See the full set here.

Likin This, A Lot

MGMT Remix

Oh Yeah, Them Records...

So in addition to partying I had to do some record shopping as well (of course!) and in DJ's Delight tradition here's a little something for ya'll to play out too.

One from L.A...
Alfreda James & Billy Ray: Back To Love (Club / Remix Version)(1983)

This here is a very very nice electro R&B jam on a label that went on to release a lot of early West Coast rap. Written by Kashif and produced by Rich Cason (see Formula IV as well) it's kind of an all-star affair. Alfreda and Billy don't really get to sing too much, the focus stays on Cason's synth work and I'm definitely not mad at that.

...and one from N.Y.
Skyy: Here's To You (12" Version) (1980)
I wasn't even going to post this as it's such a classic, but I've been on a bit of a Skyy kick recently so why not? Randy Muller is the man and this is one of his finest moments. The 12" is surprisingly hard to come by and I could never find a clean copy cheap. It wasn't exactly a bargain now, but I got $50 off the tag so I just said fuck it and grabbed it.

I'm Back

So I'm back home in the cold, wet but nonetheless charming city of HKI and finally getting over the jet lag too. LA and NY were both real cool experiences, mostly because I had the privilege to hang out, kick it and dj with some real cool peoples such as
Dave Tompkins, Kohji & BBP & crew, Eli Escobar, Johnny, Jared, Toshio, Asaf, Amir, Doc Delay, Georgia, Dreski, Soulstrut crew, Anit, John Kirby, Monk One, Orlando, Cosmo Baker, Sydney, Eleven, Ayres, Excel, Teddy King, Jessica @ Spectre, Emynd, Bo Bliz, JD, everybody @ LAX, James Pants, Dam Funk, Steve 1der, Chris Haycock, Aloe Blacc, Waldo, Blu Jemz, Lax, Gracie, Glen, DJ Magneto, Arsi, Soatiana, Noelle, Shärki, Juuso, Aksim and last but most definitely not least:
Josh D (damn those aiffs were OFF THE HOOK), Asha (great meeting you), Mike B (the dudest of ALL dudes, I owe you big time) & Chairman Mao (the feedback on my writing was much appreciated lol).

All of the nights were a lot of fun- big up to the promoters who made it all happen- but the most memorable was no doubt The Do-Over on Labor Day Sunday. Great crowd, dancing from early afternoon on, countless pitchers of sangria and hot music all day long... f'real, what more could one ask for?

Steve 1nder killing it, my crappy camera phone doesn't even do it justice...

If You Need Someone To Talk To...

What an incredible video, I can't believe I never saw it before. The song is as classic as it gets too. Let me know if ya'll need the 320 as well, I just ripped the 12".

Tonite In Brooklyn!

Thee long-running Greenhouse night at Black Betty with Monk One (Nyctrust.com, Wax Poetics) and yours truly spinning disco, hip hop and reggae. This also marks the beginning of my last weekend in town, loooking forward to it!

Tonite In Helsinki!

Top Billin Mix for Sinden's Kiss 100 Show

Mixed by my man DJ Fiskars, now for download here.

T-Pain: Can’t Believe It Dj Weedim Reggae Remix (Cdr)
Blak Twang, Mr. Benn & Blackout Ja: Long Time Yes King Remix (Square One)
Scare Dem Crew: Many Many Remix (Taxi)
T.O.K.: Eagles Cry (Xtra Large)
Elle P. Vs Robot Koch: Lies Jokers Of The Scene Remix (Cdr)
Tittsworth: WTF Feat. Kid Sister & Paserock (Plant Music)
GTO: No Draws (Cdr)
Lethal Bizzle: Keys To The Bentley Feat. Dizzee Rascal (Cdr)
Gunplay Productions: Gangstas (Top Billin Music)
Fully Fitted: He Not In (Money Studies)
Dj Anonymous: Money To Burn (Top Billin Music)