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Dynamik Duo

S. — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:27:00 +0000

Sometime last year I posted the Rude Rydims remix of Capleton’s Tour (I’m afraid the link is dead by now) and kind of promised to post the Dynamik Duo remix too. Dynamik Duo was Lil Jon’s production team back in the day, they did bass stuff for So So Def as well as dancehall remixes for multiple labels.

Tour (The Dynamik Duo Remix) 1994

So here it is, finally. It’s pretty damn simple, just blending the acapella with some Children’s Story and Mona Lisa drums, but that’s exactly how I like it.
The other notable dancehall remix they did was Capleton’s Wings Of The Morning.

You Should Never Test The Champion

S. — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:14:00 +0000

Pinchers: Bandelero + Version (1991)
Pinchers’ ‘91 classic Bandelero is truly one of my all time faves. Not only is dude’s voice unbelievable, the lyrics are pure dancehall bravado told in terms of spaghetti western classics. Genius.
The rip here is from a slightly busted Jammy’s 12″ (as you will hear) and includes the version unedited in the end.

Top Ten List – March 2009

S. — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:16:00 +0000

I’ve been too damn busy getting my stuff together for the Japan trip tomorrow- not too busy to compile the monthly top 10 though. Here’s a real random list of songs I’ve been really feeling lately, from R&B; to dancehall to UK funky to minimal house to whatnot… and some cool DL’s too.

1. The-Dream: Mr. Yeah (320)
Choice cut from Love VS Money, out now.
2. Mavado: Neva Believe U (256)
Incredible…
3. 2000F & J Kamata: You Don’t Know What Love Is (YouTube)
Still feelin this, will grab the 12″ too whenever I see it.
4. Ill Blu & Princess Nyah: Frontline (Myspace)
Real smooth funky jam.
5. Young Dro: Clean With It (160 via Fader via Nah Right)
Top notch production on this.
6. Cerrone: Rocket In The Pocket (Bladerunners Edit)
George what’s up… you need to put this out!
7. Lil Tony: Juuri (Myspace)
Helsinki in the building!
8. Vybz Kartel & Spice: Ramping Shop (256)
The OG version with the Ne-Yo beat still murders, the remake not so much.
9. Roska: In Your Handbag (YouTube)
So good. Grabbed the 12″ already.
10. Woolfy: Oh Missy (In Flagranti’s Meat-Packing Mix) (Hypem–> 320)
Real cool edits on this crazy remix.

Top Ten List – February 2009

S. — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:12:00 +0000

I’m starting a kind of old fashioned monthly top ten list of current stuff I’m feeling and playing out, just so the blog won’t be about classics alone. Cause I’m really not the stuck in the past kind of dude, even if some of the posts might give that impression lol. Here we go with this month’s favorites, word to Masta Ace.

1. Shaggy: Bad Mon Don’t Cry 320
2. Joker & Ginz: Purple City Myspace
3. Sebastian Tellier: Kilometer (A-Trak Remix) Fairtilizer
4. Beniton: Recession 320
5. Geeneus feat Katy B: As I Myspace
6. Q-Tip feat Busta, Raekwon & Lil Wayne: Renaissance Rap Remix 160
7. Raekwon feat Ghostface & Method Man: Wu Ooh 256
8. Moodymann: Freaky MF YouTube
9. Renaissance Man: Spraycan + Sharkslayer Remix Myspace
10. Zomby: Rumours & Revolutions YouTube

+1: Treasure Fingers: Come True Tonight Dub Mix 320
This has been floating a round for more than a year, but according to my man Nick at Fool’s Gold it’s not even finished yet. It’s a banger nonetheless, here’s hoping there will be an official release one day.

Classic Time #41

S. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:56:00 +0000

Shabba Ranks: Respect (1993)
A massive tune on the Hot Milk riddim best known for Barrington’s timeless Murderer. Shabba’s pretty damn convincing schooling the younger stars and shouting out foundation deejays.
It’s a 45 rip and sounds just like it too lol.

Classic Time #37

S. — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:22:00 +0000

Haven’t done one of these in a minute, had to return with one of the all-time greats. This is the massive 6 minute version too, with 2 minutes of dubbing after the vocals. Enjoy…

Junior Reid: One Blood (Original 12″ Mix)(1990)

I’m Back…

S. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:27:00 +0000

…and there was a ton of good stuff in my inbox.

Brand new mix by my man Smutlee in London. Dancehall and funky all the way, with big hits from both genres mixed with lesser known tunes and exclusive blends.
Smutlee: November Dancehall & Funky Mix

And another classy mix, this one from my Soulico peoples in Tel-Aviv. This is a live recording and has a real laid back warm-up vibe to it.
DJ EyalRob: Soul Ecstasy live at the Shesek Pt 1

This is finally out and you definitely need to grab it if you enjoy banging club beats with Lil Jon samples and solid raps. And I know you do.
Get the 320
Get the AIFF
My HKI peoples: Emynd (and Bo Bliz) @ Redrum Saturday next week, more on that soon.

No Guns, No Murder

S. — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:22:00 +0000

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.

Fed Up A Run Red

S. — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:11:00 +0000

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.

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1735639&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1

Dolly My Baby

S. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:32:00 +0000

Super Cat feat Notorious BIG, Puffy & Mary J Blige: Dolly My Baby (Bad Boy Extended Mix)(1993)

I don’t think this is up there with Ghetto Red Hot as far as dancehall / hip hop remixes go, but the Watermelon beat is hot and the Biggie verse towards the end makes it worthwhile after all. Puffy trying to be all grimy and stuff is kinda annoying, though, so you might want to cue point the notorious one right away. “I love it when they call me Big Poppa, the show stoppa, the rhyme droppa…”