Mixtape Monday Features Tapes + Sets From Stretch & Bob x DJ Premier, DJ Ally Al, DJ Manipulator x Louie Gonz and More On June 12, 2017.
Just days removed from Global Hip-Hop Day, this week's episode of Mixtape Monday is a nod to the culture with archival sets, instrumental projects, tribute mixes, gritty underground tapes and more from a handful of selectors and producers.
Classic radio sets from DJ Eclipse and DJ Premier circa Stretch and Bob's Boogie & The Barber get cozy with a Kanye West 40th birthday tribute from DJ Stylus. DJ Manipulator and Louie Gonz give us The Loops, while Jett I Mastyr takes the true heads to church with Early Service.
UK outfit The Good Vibe, Warsaw’s Digital Meditation and Grand Groove Radio counter the boom bap with soulful sets to close things out.
DJ Eclipse - The Halftime Show on 89.1 WNYU 01.23.13 (1980-1984 Joints)
DJ Eclipse takes it back to the genesis of hip-hop culture with a mix full of foundational rap jams from the 80s. Arriving just in time to commemorate the unveiling of New York City's "Hip-Hop Boulevard" fka Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, the mix features a number of classic cuts and rap legends.
Been meaning to post this one for a minute now. With Thursday's "Global Hip Hop Day" kick off ceremony renaming Sedgwick Ave to Hip Hop Blvd I figured I'd post this today. An all vinyl set from a few years ago on Halftime playing records from 1980-1984. Also had great conversations with Grandmaster Caz (Cold Crush Brothers) (16:14), Sal Abbatiello (Disco Fever) (36:43) (52:20) (both breaks also with Caz) and Silver Fox (Fantasy Three) (74:39) (108:36). AND we had Kool G Rap call in (82:15) to speak on Silver Fox who was a big influence on G. Last mic break at 149:47. All this plus DJ JS-1 who helped out by rocking instrumentals during all the mic breaks.
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DJ Premier - Boogie & The Barber on WQHT (May 18, 1997)
In the Spring of 1997 DJ Premier dropped a fire mix set live in session with Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia for their post-KCR Boogie & The Barber show on NYC's Hot 97. DJ Eclipse was gracious enough to edit the original broadcast for optimal listening.
DJ Premier on the wheels all night although both Stretch & Bob were there. For those that remember this was when Stretch's car was stolen with some crates of his records in the back so he had nothing to play for a minute. The days pre-serato were real. I had edited out all the commercials so this is a full show even though it looks like it clocks in a little less. No guests. One mic break at 24:22 and another at 99:02. They also shout out Raida who's birthday party at Club Vinyl was the day before.
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DJ Stikmand - Hip Hop Journal Episode 19
DJ Stikmand digs hip-hop classics and slappers currently burning up the streets with the arrival of Hip-Hop Journal Episode 19 from Brooklyn Radio. The straightforward 21-track set features choice cuts from Kendrick Lamar, King Magnetic, Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, KRS-One, Thirstin Howl The 3rd, Prodigy, J Scienide and more.
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DJ Stylus - Nothin' But The Hits (Kanye West Tribute Mix)
UK representative DJ Stylus salutes the chief architect of Yeezy Season and one of Chitown’s finest, Kanye West, with the latest Nothin But The Hits mix. The 40th birthday tribute set is a retrospective that spotlights some of the biggest and most beloved joints from West’s catalog. This mix may not stay live for long, so catch it while you can!
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DJ Manipulator & Louie Gonz - The Loops
Worcester, Mass natives DJ Manipulator and Louie Gonz drop a slapper of a tape with the arrival of The Loops. The 12-track project billed as “raw and dusty hip-hop served straight-up with no frills or pretense” features appearances from Blu, Mr. Pacheco, Josh Bliss, Lil Eto and William Hurtz. Manipulator and Gonz stack this project with heavy bars and expert sample flips, delivering certified heat for the heads thirsty for that real.
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Jett I Mastyr - Early Service
H-Town representative Jett I. Masstyr digs the gospel of his youth with the arrival of Early Service -- an instrumental project that samples the soul-stirring, inspirational tunes of the church. Chopping and flipping some of his favorites, Jett I. Masstyr delivers a moving collection of beats. If you dug Kanye’s “Jesus Walks” or Sango & Xavier Omar’s “JMK,” you should absolutely love this.
Jett I Masstyr's latest project, 'Early Service' is an instrumental EP crafted from soulful gospel selections. Jett I. has always enjoyed gospel music going back to his younger days attending the church his Grandmother played piano/organ for, or attending Brentwood Baptist Male chorus rehearsal with his Father who sang bass. 'Early Service' captures the genuine soul and puts it on display in rap instrumental form.
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D.R.U.G.S. Beats - Mr. Dynamite Beat Set
Grammy-nominated super producer D.R.U.G.S. Beats drops a clinic in sample chopping and sick percussion with the arrival of the Mr. Dynamite Beat Set. The 31-minute instrumental set follows his 2016 Naloxone: The Save Shot tape and showcases the ridiculous versatility D.R.U.G.S. has behind the boards. Keeping with tradition, D.R.U.G.S. is about to have everybody going crazy.
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Kenny Fresh - Tight Songs #150
Portland outfit Fresh Selects drops the 150th episode of their Tight Songs mix series this week, featuring two hours of certified joints. The mix includes tracks from Jay Prince, Big Boi, SZA x Kendrick Lamar, Noah Slee, 702, Toro Y Moi, Tamara Renee, Gwen Bunn, PARTYNEXTDOOR and more.
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DJ Selecta - Grand Groove Radio (06.09.2017)
Selecta returns with the latest installment of Grand Groove Radio recorded live at WYEP in Pittsburgh. Dropping two full hours of beautiful music, Selecta serves up tracks from Breakdown Brass, Gretchen Parlato, Omar, Masters At Work, Fela Kuti, Donnie x DJ Spinna, Tall Black Guy, Moonchild and so many more.
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Sammseed - The Good Vibe Guest Mix #017
London’s own Sammseed takes over the controls for The Good Vibe Co. with the 17th installment of their guest mix series. Dropping a little over thirty minutes of rap and future soul gems, Sammseed digs tracks from Erykah Badu, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Matt Martians, Damu The Fudgemunk, Frank Ocean, Stro Elliot, Kelis and more.
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Dworak - Digital Meditation #195
Dworak and the Radio Kampus team return with episode #195 of Warsaw’s weekly Digital Meditation show. Dense with dance, experimental and soul jams, the 1-hour set features tracks from Moo Latte, Jordan Rakei, Micki Miller, Sidewalk Chalk, Hare Squead, SZA, Louis Cole, Snoop Dogg and more.
