DJ ZOBE SLAPS & MO SLAPS

Official Bailey "Who Got It Better" Video

2012-01-08T20:57:00.000-08:00

Here's the official video to Bailey's "Who Got It Better"

HAPPY NEW YEAR GO 49ers!

49ers Music

2011-12-26T16:54:00.000-08:00

What a season it has been for SF 49ers so far. Clinching NFC WEST 2011 Title. On to playoffs. Here are some tunes for the faithful to bump.

First up is none other that city's own Bailey, you may know him for tracks like "U C IT" to SF Giants Anthem 2010 "Black & Orange"
well here back at it like the 49er with this season Anthem.

Some older tracks
below with or without the team in the 80's/Early 90's singing on them.

Funkier, Disco-e feel

Goes through team's history wins etc...

Last but not least 49ers Rap...LOL :)

Insomnia Mix

2011-12-26T16:33:00.000-08:00

Just a lil mix i threw together over the Ustream.
Lil Miami Bass, Hip Hop, Dubstep...Enjoy!
Think imma start some sunday night recording sessions...stay tuned in!
@ http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dj-zobe-insomnia-mixes
is where you gonna catch me.

LOL some say we look alike...

Mutiny Radio Karaoke Clubhouse 8/24/2011 Pamtastic, Jess, KJ Kendo, and DJ Zobe

2011-08-25T02:06:00.000-07:00

Thank you Pamtastic & Jess of Karaoke Clubhouse (Wednesdays 6-8pm) on Mutiny Radio for having me and KJ Kendo in the studio. Thank You to the folks the came out and sang. Here's the recording of that session for those that missed it!

Link to listen to and or dl podcast.

Support ya local, independent, community radio tune into MUTINY RADIO.

Groove Mondays Karaoke Dance Party @ The Cellar, SF

2011-08-23T16:13:00.000-07:00

Just Groove Mondays Karaoke Dance Party now with your favorite KJ/DJs Kendo & Zobe

BBC1XTRA Audio Documentary on AMEN BREAK

2011-08-18T00:21:00.000-07:00

MUSIC GEEK ALERT: A few months ago BBC1 Radio put together this Documentary on the Winston Brothers "Amen Brother" aka AMEN BREAK. Among one of the most sampled break's in music history heard throughout early Hip Hop, UK Hardcore, Rave, Jungle D&B etc...Very thorough!

Here is a DL Link to the audio.

Dis and Dat 4th Saturdays @ Azul

2011-07-21T13:23:00.000-07:00

A new party I'm doing with DJ Bizibeatz
Every 4th Saturdays @ Azul. Playing
Old School, Current, Next Level Future Jams.

They got a special going on if you have
5+ more people you can get a booth
and a free bottle of champagne. But
you gotta call in reserve it, and gratuity
is not included. Great deal for big groups
and you wanna split a bottle for a celebration
of any kind!

Osama Bin Laden Dead

2011-05-02T23:04:00.000-07:00

On May 1st here and May 2nd in Pakistan, Osama was shot by group of Special Forces Navy Seal in a mansion in Abbottabad, Pakistan. And So ends the life of The World's Greatest Hide and Go Seek player!

Here's the detail from Aljazeera.

Where are Biggie and Tupac?

2011-05-02T22:58:00.000-07:00

One of the best lines of 2011 Corespondent's Dinner

Mother Funk Rick James Edition April 7th

2011-04-08T03:25:00.000-07:00

SL4 How to switch between two DJ with 2 USB setup? Video

2011-03-30T22:20:00.000-07:00

The new SL4 box is supposed to be shipping next month "April 2011". Two USB feature found on the RANE 68 four channel Mixer, comes to a standalone SL Box for use with mixer of your choice. But just how does it work? Here's a video from RANE showing us how a switch off between two DJ laptops works!

R.I.P. NATE DOGG/"Never Leave Me Alone" Music Video

2011-03-16T00:49:00.000-07:00

Music/Hip Hop legend Nate Dogg passes away Tuesday 3/15/11 age 41. http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_17622472
Nate Dogg stands along with NWA, Dre, Ice Cube, Ice T, Tupac, Too $hort, E-40 and others who define the sound of West Coast Hip Hop. All through the 90's, 2000's, and present he was and is the go to guy for the smooth funky gangsta R&B hook. Nate gave us that street edge with a lil soul for ya mind=G FUNK. We will miss you OG, your work+legacy will live on! Here a video for "Never Leave Me Alone". I got the promo 12" for this song in a crate somewhere. I'll post pics up when I find it.

Groove Mondays & Sundays Karaoke+DJ @ The Cellar SF 2011 Flyer

2011-03-14T12:40:00.000-07:00

Thought I had this on here. Anyways this is and update flyer for
my Sundays & Mondays nights @ The Cellar, SF. Karaoke+DJ
Hosted by KJ Kendo and yours truly DJ Zobe. You can preview/DL song
books @ www.kendoke.com
Tonight is gonna be a blast (3/14/2011).
We have a Masquerade Prom Birthday Bash theme,
celebrating a few birthdays. So come on down, put on a mask,
drink, sing, and dance the night away!

"Mother Funk" 1st Thurdays @ The Showdown, SF

2011-03-02T21:23:00.000-08:00

If you like Funk, Old School, Golden Era Hip Hop, party rocking jams and your in San Francisco you need come on down to The Showdown for Mother Funk 1st Thursdays. http://www.showdownsf.com/
Put on by Distortion 2 Static's Beats Me. http://distortion2static.ning.com
I'll be doing a set along side Beats Me, Delrockz, ChillWill, Brigidope, Mamabear, Big Shawn, Bhorus, DNZ, DJ Timotio, Yelir, and Kool-C. Doors Kick off at 9pm til 2am. 21+ $3 Cover. So Act like you know, and get with funk-gram!

Carlton teaches you how to Break n' Pop the SAFE way!

2011-02-19T18:16:00.000-08:00

Carlton (Alfonso Ribiero) teaches you how to break n' pop...tell your parents it's the "Safe" way and not the things you shouldn't be doing. Comes with vinyls for "the right tracks", breakdance mat, dance charts, and how to rap instructions. If you like Vol 1...Vol 2 is RADICAL! This would be a "RAD" find. LOL!

"Heartbeats" Taana Gardner+Samples+Nu Disco Homework "Hudson Square (Exploited)"

2011-02-19T16:50:00.000-08:00

The "Heartbeat" (1981) by Taana Gardner is one of my fav samples. Mixed by legendary NYC DJ Larry Levan. Lots of people have done their take on it. From De La Soul to KRS One. Recently it's even gotten a Nu Disco Reworking= Homework "Hudson Square (Exploited)". I wouldn't be shocked to see this sample pop up again soon.

Taana Gardner "Heartbeat"

Seduction "Heartbeat"

De La Soul "Buddy" (Native Tongues Decision)

Musiq Soulchild take on on De La's "Buddy" which has the "Heartbeat" in it.

Ini Kamoze "Here Comes The Hotstepper"

"Heartbeat" by KRS One ft Redman & Angie Martinez

Nu Disco reworking=nicely done!

Homework "Hudson Square (Exploited)"

Happy Birthday J Dilla/Dilla Month 2011

2011-02-07T15:36:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to the one and only J Dilla. Thus kickstarts Dilla Month (also Black History Month). It's been 6 years since his passing, but his music and influence can still be felt on music of today (ala Flying Lotus, Onra, etc). He's our generations Mozart, Duke Ellington, and Miles Davis. Here's a gem I found dollar bin digging at Amoeba SF a few months ago. Something for the People "All I Do" Jay Dee SH**! Mix featuring Phife Dawg (Promo 12")

and a lil sample fo ya!

Here's some Dilla favs of mine.

Uncredited but J Dilla flip Bobby Caldwell "What you won't do for Love" for this posthumous Tupac song.

One of the coolest music videos: it's shot in reverse. Wonder if this is an influence on Jimmy Falon's Late Night "Things in Reverse" bit

This beat still works with ladies thanks Dilla!

Another fliping of Bobby Caldwell.

Dilla with The Ummah on MJ track remix.

Rock this funky joint @ The Showdown SF 2/3/11

2011-01-26T23:50:00.000-08:00

Going down Next Thursday night Feb 3, 2011 @ The Showdown SF

Showdown SF

It's gonna be a Funk filled, 90's Hip Hop party. Put together by DJ Beats Me (Distortion2static)
With a Host of Djs providing you with the Funk+90's Hiphop Nostalgia: DJ's Dnz, Big Shawn, DJ Delrokz, DJ Zobe,
DJ Brigidope, DJ Yelir, DJ Boris, BeatsMe, Johnny Venetti, Chill Will, Timoteo Gigante, and Teeko.

$3 Red Stripe specials all night. It's gonna be a Funky ol time!

Happy MLK DAY 2011/Simon "Free At Last"

2011-01-17T17:35:00.000-08:00

Happy MLK day!
Be of service to others, community etc...in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
in whatever way you can.

Here is a lil early 2000's House jam by Simon "Free At Last" that has MLK's Dream speech sample. Enjoy!

Here's some info on MLK the media has never covered (beyond "The Dream Speech").

I'll be hosting karaoke, mixing tonight with KJ Kendo (kendoke.com) @ The Cellar, SF (cellarsf.com) "Groove Mondays"
So if your in the area, come on down. Relax, enjoy a lil singing+dance+drinks after long day of volunteering on MLK Day!

Douche-Jockey LOL!

2011-01-06T00:53:00.000-08:00

2/20/11
Hulu took that clip off
here one from youtube...DOUCHE-JOCKEY!

Happy NEW YEAr 2011+SF GIANTS 2010 World Series Champs Anthems!

2011-01-06T00:05:00.000-08:00

Yeah it's been a while...last couple of months have been crazy busy leading up to NYE!
2010 The SF Giants Won the World Series! Man! The City was on fire!!!
Here are some SF Giants Anthems I meant to get to sharing here
Fly_Like_ A_ G_Men_SF_ Giants_Remix by Far East Movement ft Dev+Cataracs
Bailey "Black & Orange" Remix by Bailey ft San Quinn, Big Rich, Cellski, Davinci and Roach Gigz
World Series Attitude by Bailey ft Ya Boy

There are probably More tracks out there...but these were the one I was rocking on the ones and twos those crazy weeks
during and after the world series chase!

But yeah will try to update more often in the coming months, with vinyl finds, rants and raves,
happenings of DJ ZOBE!

DUB ECHOES Documentary

2010-08-14T15:53:00.000-07:00

Cool lil Documentary on Dub music kulture. From Jamaica to around the Globe, it's influence on modern music/electronica.
Got's Interviews with pioneers+movers & shakers like Bunny Lee, U-Roy, Lee "Scratch" Perry , King Jammy, Don Letts, Roots Manuva, The Beat Junkies, Kode 9, and Thievery Corporation just to name a few. Very Ital, Dub Ital, Foundations, Roots ya heard!

Big Boi's Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty (2xLP White Vinyl)

2010-08-09T00:53:00.000-07:00

Just picked up my vinyl copy of Big Boi's new album.
Double White Vinyl+Pic Sleeve+Liner Sheets. Pimpadocious!
Earlier this year when "Shutter Bug" and "For Your Sorrows" leaked,
I had a feeling the LP was not gonna disappoint. Big Boi
brings the heat on the lyrics, killer beats, and pushes the envelope on this project. The kinda quality we've come to expect from Outkast! A solid album from front to back, with some well placed skits thrown in for humor+context. Highly recommended!
They gotta put out an all instrumental version to this album...

Just a taste!

New Tracks: Tha Krookz ft Chris Kae "Fill My Cup"+Fly Street Gang "No Go"

2010-08-07T12:10:00.000-07:00

Just got these new slaps. First up is Tha Krookz ft Chris Kae "Fill My Cup".
This slap is on that "bartender let me get another drink and try leave here with somebody"
Snappy R&B tip yah dig!?!? Shout out to the homie Chris Kae, keep doin what cha doin!

Next up is a track by Fly Street Gang "No Go".
A slap calling out folks on Front Street, Fake Gear etc...cause
that's a "No Go".

Saigon Rock & Soul Compilation: Vietnamese Classic Tracks Circa 1968-74

2010-08-07T02:01:00.000-07:00

Came across this compilation today @ Amoeba SF. Had to grab it!
Always been buggin Pops' bout music form way back...not the re-done versions
they got on Viet Variety Shows et al "Paris By Night". Basically I was looking for that funk, psych-folk-acid rock sound. Played this for him and he was naming the tracks and artist with no need of looking at the liner notes, Amazing! Highly recommended to anyone interested in Southeast Asian Pop music form 60-70's (side note: If ya Viet grab this, sure to bridge the generation gap, a great conversation piece with ya folks).

Here's a lil video I found on early viet rock clip from a variety show's special. Sorry no translation.

New Bay Slaps:Locksmith+Kafani+Bobby Brackins ft Cataracs

2010-07-13T12:38:00.000-07:00

Just got these tracks in the past week or so...
First up the is a track form bay heavy hitter Locksmith called "Man Up". Solid 808 beat/80's Bay G-Funk synth bassline by EA-SKI, Locksmith delivers heat on the lyrics, balance by the female vocals in the chorus. Have a Listen.

Locksmith "Man Up" produced by EA-SKI

Next up is a new slap from Kafani called "She Ready Now"/the verdict: catchy chorus+infectious beat=summer jam heat!

Alright to round out the promos' just got this in the e-mail/Bobby Brackins & Cataracs "Bass Down Low RMX"
808 bass droppin beat/major lazzer/global bass-esque is how I would describe this monster of a jam! Check it out!
Bobby Brackins ft Cataracs "Bass Down Low RMX"

Rest In Power Rammellzee!

2010-07-01T13:51:00.000-07:00

Hip Hop Kulture's Shaman of the words (LOGOS), letters, images, and sound.
Innovator, inspirational, futuristic, are some words to describe his karmic
trail he left with us during his time amongst us mortals. He left this dimension
June 27, 2010.

Rest in Power RAMMELLZEE! We will see you in the LETTERS!

Ant Marshall of Lyricist Lounge @ The Cellar 6/29

2010-06-30T10:18:00.000-07:00

Yeah got to meet+open for Ant Marshall. One Half of the duo that created THE LYRICIST LOUNGE. Which started out as a open mic event in NYC with MC such as Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Eminem, Notorious B.I.G. etc blessing the mic, to mixtapes, to a MTV Freestyle/Sketch Comedy show. Ant and company played a great set, a blend of old club classics, some disco edit, afro beat, dancehall, and even showin a lil bay love. Lyricist Lounge...man that was a good chunk of my high school years soundtrack. Ant mention to me another mix/project is on the way Lyricist Lounge 3! Be on the lookout!

Eminem & Royce 5'9" Lyricist Lounge 98 pt1

J Dilla+Serato Donut Shop Vinyl/Control records

2010-06-26T12:50:00.000-07:00

Just got this in the mail...when i heard about, had to cop it! (big ups Bizibeatz for the info months ago)

These are the tracks on the vinyl sides

1. Safety Dance

2. Sycamore

3. Bars & Twists

4. History (Mos Instrumental)

5. Move (Tip Instrumental)

6. You Can't Hold A Torch (Busta Instrumental)

Comes with a dope pair of donuts graphic slipmats!

Go Here to preview tracks and cop these ish.

Aleister Crowley+Souls of Mischief Connection??? 93 Till Infinity!

2010-06-16T04:00:00.000-07:00

One of my fave Hip Hop jams! Classic. An Occult connection appeared to me the other day...been listening
to Ordo Templi Orientis Podcast+reading up on Aleister Crowley, and a connection came to me. The number 93 is short hand greeting among Thelemites for a famous Crowley quote "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law, Love is the law, love under will." Thelma (Will)+Agape(Love) which numerically adds up to 93. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/93_(Thelema)

93 till Infinity...souls of mischief...Hieroglyphics...hmmm...
Crowley "inspiration" came to him in a travel to Egypt...
alot of lil interesting degrees of seperation. From pyramid album
graphics...Khmetics/5 percenters name drops...etc...

Eh alot of Occult iconography/concepts in Hip Hop Music is a blend of Eastern/Western
Esoteric traditions which traces back to origins in Egyptian Mystery Schools. Khmetics!

Hiero 3rd Eye Logo

Thelemic Unicursal hexagram

Legends J Rocc+Pete Rock @ SOM SF 5/22/10 MURDDDAAH ET!!!

2010-05-23T04:21:00.000-07:00

This Party was off the hook...On some of that feel good, classic, real HIP HOP tip.
J-Rocc of the Legendary Beat Junkies/Stones Throw rocked the ones and twos hard...giving
the crowd what the crowd need and then some (some ballsy MJ accapella drop/blends had me bugged out).
The legendary Pete Rock took the night home...drop dope beats after dope beats
gving SF that basement NYC party vibe.

Here some shots of the Legendary Pete Rock in action @ SOM SF

Hot Drops of the night for me.

IS IT FUNKY ENOUGH? Gumdrops...Compton

T.R.O.Y. sample

T.R.O.Y.

Occult America: The Secret History Of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation Audiobook

2010-05-09T02:35:00.000-07:00

The secret history of how mysticism played a pivotal role in the founding and progress of America. Insight into Secret Societies, Mystery Schools, New Spiritual Movements, Occultists and how they found a home here in America. Audiobook form of the esoteric, hidden, occult history of America.

Audio Book Part 1.

Audio Book Part 2.

Upcoming events May 3rd, 4th, and Cinco De Mayo!

2010-05-02T22:37:00.000-07:00

Monday night (May 3rd) is "Groove Monday" Karaoke with KJ Kendo (He's one of the few KJ's in the city of SF that's got an up to date online database, if your song is not in his physical database, for a small fee, you could sing it instantly!) in the main room. Me, DJ Zobe will be rocking the Silver Room. 10-2am No Cover $3 Beers $4 Well Drinks. Happy Hour with DJ Peanut, $3 Beers, Well Drinks, and Pizzas 5-9pm.

This was last month April's Kutting Edgez flyer. Thanks to those who came out, hope you enjoyed the set by yours truly and guest DJ Peanut. This May 4th Kutting Edgez is back with your truly DJ Zobe rocking the ones and twos, doing a marathon mix 6-2am. $1 Tacos, $3 Beers+Tequila happy hour 5-9pm. $3 Beers $4 Well drinks 10-2am.

Cinco De Mayo I'll be rocking the Silver Room Once again. Gonna be throwing down some Latin Sounds (eg Reggaeton, Salsa etc...) as well as the Hip Hop & Top 40, maybe a lil house, Latin house etc...come through enjoy $1 shot specials and festival riddims!

THE CELLAR/SF WEEKLY'S TOP 30 "THE HAPPIEST HAPPY HOURS" IN SF LIST!

2010-04-28T12:46:00.000-07:00

Picked up this week's SF Weekly. Saw The Cellar listed in the Top 30 of the finest Happy Hours spots in the city!
I DJ there on Tuesdays ($1 Tacos, $3 Beers & Tequila) an Thursdays ($4 Sliders and $6 Bucket of PBR). Can't get over
the paper's description, "DJs provide throbbing postwork rhythms." LOL! Happy Hour prices are from 5-9pm, DJs play 6-10pm, Monday-Friday. DROP BY, FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE GOT PICKED AS ONE OF THE TOP 30 HAPPIEST HAPPY HOUR SPOTS
IN SF BY SF WEEKLY!

THE ARTICLE/LIST SF WEEKLY'S TOP 30 "HAPPIEST HAPPY HOUR" IN SF LIST.

DZ Dubstep SLAPS!

2010-04-24T10:23:00.000-07:00

Love DZ productions. The sounds vary from "Dirty" to "Soulful"
First track I got hip to was his version of "What You won't do for Love" Bobby Caldwell

SF based (??? is he a transplant or local). Any who here are some recent
choons of note from DZ

DZ "Untitled Facemelter" Skulltrane Remix

Bakir and DZ – SFO EP (BRAPD003) plus Free DZ Tune "Cisco Hills".

REST IN POWER GURU!

2010-04-20T11:22:00.000-07:00

Guru of Gangstarr Passes away today, 43.

REST IN POWER GURU! YOUR SPIRIT LIVES ON IN ALL OF US!
AND YOUR ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS WILL CONTINUE TO REACH
GENERATIONS TO COME

Here some video/clips of some of my fav gangstarr/guru tracks!
CLASSICS HIP HOP! TIMELESS!

BEST HIP HOP BREAK UP SONG!

THE DWYCK

Take It Personal

"I Don't need gimmicks, give me a fly beat and I'm all in it, word is bond I go on and on"

CODE OF THE STREETS

YOU KNOW MY STEEZ

Discipline feat Total (Hiroshima "Shinto" Sample)

SUPER DUCK BREAKS pops in my head when I hear this song.

JUST TO GET A REP

Marlena Shaw "California Soul" sample

The ? Remainz

FULL CLIP "More than a decade of hits that'll last forever"

MILTIA

It's A JAZZ THING!

Birthday gift Vinyl from Canada!!!

2010-04-12T17:33:00.001-07:00

My Lil sister got me this birthday gift. LOL Souls of Mischief single Medication/Acupuncture.
Of all places CANADA! There was a record store near the hotel she stayed at.
Nice she always surprises me with her gifts. One time she got me Public Enemy
"It Takes Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" cd.
I was like "what you know bout Public Enemy!?"
My lil sis is the best! : )

Friends of THE LOINS @ SPACE GALLERY SF 4/3/2010

2010-04-06T11:27:00.000-07:00

DJ-ed this event this past Saturday.
Great crowd, good art+THE LOINS spring/summer line.
Mad props to Jeff of THE LOINS for having me DJing his
event.

Checkout more product/works of this Local SF brand/Screen print shop CLICK HERE/theloinsf.com.

Porno Groove: The Sound of 70's Adult Film "Special PINK Vinyl"

2010-03-19T15:46:00.000-07:00

Saw this today, couldn't help but to pick it up. Some sexy funk! On Pink Vinyl too...
As I'm listening to this, I wonder has anyone dug more recent (80's, 90's, 2000's) adult film soundtracks.
Do these even exist...hmmmm...google time lol!

a lil teaser...

Freeway & Jake One STIMULUS PACKAGE CD+LIMITED MARBLE GREEN VINYL

2010-03-19T15:20:00.000-07:00

Picked these up last week @ Amoeba SF. Solid LP. Beats+Rhymes are just so fitting the times "Stimulating". Vinyl version is a limited run Marble Green colored vinyl with gatefold+ $ bills shaped liner notes with Freeway & Jake One faces on it. The CD also has a cool design to it. It's wrapped in $ bills liner notes+the cd case opens up to reveal a cardboard wallet with a hidden black card in a pocket that allows you to DL free instrumental version+mp3 version of the album. Same card is also found in the Marble Green Vinyl version. Haven't seen a Hip Hop album with this much design work! The free digital download was a cool bonus (Saves time on ripping)

Feelin this track called "Money" at the moment of writing this. Check it out!

New T.I. "I'm Back"

2010-03-10T12:01:00.000-08:00

Nuff Said...King of the South T.I. is Back...Slaps! Sounds like
he going back to a raw southern sound! Love the lil strings
arrangement on this beat. Let's see what kinda inspiration he got
during his brief incarceration!

Reminisce B.I.G. The Rap Phenomenon

2010-03-09T16:20:00.000-08:00

It's been 13-14 years plus since his passing in 97, March 9th...drop a biggy track in any club today, it still rocks a crowd. That's Classic, Timeless, The Rap Phenomenon B.I.G.!

New Drizzy Drake "OVER"

2010-03-08T00:35:00.000-08:00

New Drake Single. Word on the internets/streets (lol) this could possibly be the lead single off his upcoming release "Thank Me Latter". Like how he flipped Dead Prez's "Hip Hop" verse in this song...swag!

Rusko "Woo-Boost (Borgore Remix)" FIYAH!

2010-03-05T23:30:00.000-08:00

This Alternate Dub Step Remix is off the chains...straight
Dub Step Slaps! That wow wow bassline, and the wailing snythline,
is so sick! Check it out.

Joell Ortiz "Kawl Me"

2010-03-05T13:02:00.000-08:00

Feelin this track by Joell Ortiz "Kawl Me".
On LOVE tip. Fliping the old Al Green Classic
"Call Me" sample. Good story telling Hip Hop!

New Kanye West "Diamonds" Prod. MaddScientist

2010-03-05T11:55:00.000-08:00

Don't know if all of us were comfortable with Kanye singing on the last project "808 & Heartbreaks...it had to grow on ya for you to realize the genius work behind the tracks...well "Mr. Gay Fish" is back at it again with this little tune "Diamonds", no not "Diamond form Sierra Leone" just Diamonds (no conflict lol). Flow sounds like he recorded this after a night of "partying". As I was listening to the track one thought popped in my head "if I ran his vocals in a effects processor and flipped it to female vocals would he sound like Kelis?" LOL! Have a listen, make you own critique.

New JT THE BIGGA FIGGA with Lil Wayne+Gucci Mane

2010-03-05T11:35:00.000-08:00

Some new heat, slaps from bay legend JT THE BIGGA FIGGA
with Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane. That "No License" is a
Zaytoven (from the bay) beat...yah don't knnowww et ah!

JT The Bigga Figga ft Lil Wayne "Ride For That"

JT The Bigga Figga ft Gucci Mane "Take It Back"

Gucci Mane ft JT Bigga Figga "No License"

Rakim ft Maino "I Walk These Streets" Official Video

2010-03-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

The Offical Video of Rakim (ft Maino) "I Walk These Streets" off his recent release "Seventh Seal". Check it out!

G5 The Jett with GORILLA ZOE "Stallion" and "Go Ham"

2010-03-01T11:24:00.000-08:00

Just got hip to this from my homegirl LaTasha from "THE O".
Her lil cuzo G5 The Jett got some slaps. The first track
"Stallion" with Gorilla Zoe has been getting some radio play,
and club play. Fiyah! Slaps! 2nd jam here "Go Ham" GOES as well! Check it out!

Rappin 4 Tay and DJ ZOBE @ The Cellar 2/28/2010

2010-03-01T01:45:00.000-08:00

4 Tay's Birthday Bash @ The Cellar 2/28/2010. Took a quick breather
to give daps and birthday wishes to the "Sco Legend" and a quick
snapshot for the memory books!

NewFabolous ft Kobe "Imma Do It"/ Mike Jones "Need A Fan"/Lloyd Banks ft Juelz Santana "Beamer, Benz or Bently"

2010-02-21T14:11:00.000-08:00

New tunes picked up today. One from Fabolous called "Imma Do It", fiyah!
One from Mike Jones "Need a Fan" (he changed his phone number lol!). One from
Lloyd Banks "Beamer, Benz or Bently" with Julez Santana on the beat, Heat!
Check it out!

DIGI DUB FIYAH! SOOM T "Dirty Money"+"Flying High"

2010-02-19T22:51:00.000-08:00

Two dope tracks from SOOM T "Dirty Money" and "Flying High"
Love the riddim (Jahtari Crew) on the Digital Dub sounds! Fiyah!
Keep your eye on SOOM T...promising!

New DJ Zinc ft Ms Dynamite+Benga "Wile Out" & "My DJ"

2010-02-19T21:44:00.000-08:00

New tunes from DJ Zinc (Legendary drum&bass+Breaks dj/producer). A hybrid of sounds, on the dubstep woob woob bassline+house/breaks riddim...massive! Featuring Emcees Ms Dynamite and Benga. Check it out! Fiyah!

Chamillionaire ft Paul Wall, Slim Thug & Dorrough "Main Event" PROD. CHOPS

2010-02-18T14:01:00.000-08:00

Just got this track sent to me from CHOPS!
Feelin that beat! Chamillionaire and all star
Texas line up of Paul Wall, Slim Thug & Dorrough
Music! Love the shout out to DJs...Respect!

Midnightstar "Midas Touch" (DJ Platurn+Kat 010 Remix) 12"

2010-02-17T23:54:00.000-08:00

Picked up this 12" today at Amoeba. Dope remix by DJ Platurn+Kat010
of Midnightstar's "Midas Touch". Saw DJ Platurn perform an all vinyl set
@ The Cellar "Skratchpad" yesterday. Awesome! Here are some pics from
skratchpad (excuse the fuzz that's my low-fi camera on phone)

Here's a nice little video+audio sampling of the song

Jazzman+Serato 7" with Vestex HandyTraxPortable Turntable

2010-02-13T18:48:00.000-08:00

The cycle is complete...just tested try this 7" I just picked up with Serato+Vestex Handy Trax Portable Turntable combo. Success...the feel takes some time getting use to...mixing+light skratching is possible! Vinyl side is a cover song of Marvin Gaye "What's going on?" by Mr. Clean & The Soul Inc. Reverse side is Serato Control Tone.

Bobby Caldwell...What You Won't Do For Love!

2010-02-13T15:15:00.000-08:00

One of my fav samples/songs..."What You Won't Do For Love". Pretty juiced when i found the special heart shaped 45" a few years ago. After my Thursday gig this poster caught my eye...the venue is just at end of the block from The Celler where I DJ at. He's doing a V-Day performance there on Sunday!

'80s babies | San Francisco Bay Guardian

2010-02-12T01:56:00.000-08:00

Great little article describing the current sounds coming outta the bay.
A generation reflecting on growing up in 80's crack epidemic. Good introduction
if you don't already know..."betta asks somebody!"
'80s babies | San Francisco Bay Guardian

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Part II Purple Vinyl!

2010-02-10T23:47:00.000-08:00

Just picked this up from Amoeba today, been meaning to grab this since the cd came out.
Word on the streets is that there are only 2000 copies of this "PURPLE" vinyl out. Once those sellout, probably gonna be regular black vinyl. Superb sequal to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx!

Some standout tracks I'm feelin...just to name a few!

Interesting Find: Hiroshima S/T LP

2010-02-07T04:23:00.000-08:00

First time I heard about this band was in 05 in an Asian American Studies class.
We're watching "Cruisin J Town", a documentary which featured the band.
Found their self titled LP yesterday. Their sound Jazz Fusion East+West!
Philly MC Snacky Chan sampled them on a track off this LP called "DA-DA" on a track called "Chronic Whisper".
DJ Premier & The Alchemist have also touched on some of Hiroshima catalog...surprising flips of tracks! Time to do some
research on AA artists of 70's, pho wit dat!

Finds of the Day: Herb Alpert "Rise" & Evelyn Champagne KIng "Smooth Talk"

2010-02-06T21:31:00.000-08:00

Herb Alpert "Rise" LP...particularly the song "Rise"
Known sample of B.I.G.'s Hypnotize...the bassline!

Did not know there was an actually video for the original
track but here it is.

Evelyn Champagne King "Smooth Talk" LP...particularly "The Show Is Over" which was sampled by Ice Cube's "You Know How We Do It". Got both the regular release (on the left)+the repackage for woolsworth or whatever special buy(on the right) covers. Oh ooooo oh oooo ohhhh!

Canadian Invasion? New Belly ft Drake "Make It Go" & New T-Pain & Young Jeezy "Reverse Cowgirl"

2010-02-06T02:32:00.000-08:00

Last century we saw the British invasion influence on U.S. popular music. Could Drake be leading a Canadian invasion this century? Over the years Canadian Artists have been making buzz within the underground but saw no further exposure outide of this cirle. But with all the buzz over Drake last year, things could be changing.

Here's an article/interview Canuck MC/Producer K-os about the current state facing Canadian Artists.

Aite first time listening to this T-Pain song my thoughts where "is this serious? him and Lonely Island guys again" but it's a legit song with Young Jeezy. It's aite...not mind blowing on musical side...but this can be drop at the clubs towards the wind down bump and grind time!

Find of the Day! Eugene McDaniels "Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse"

2010-02-05T22:30:00.000-08:00

Copped this for 8 bucks...not bad. The copy I have is the original US release (label Alantic Green, White, and Red), not the US promo which label is white with black lettering and says "Sample Play Not For Sale" on it). Not the reissue (which has a bar code on the rear cover). There's a UK Release too (doesn't have the Alantic Records Logo on the front bottom right hand corner)

Folks that have sampled off this LP
* "Jagger the Dagger"
A Tribe Called Quest - "Interludes from People's Instinctive Travels"
Beatnuts - "Third of the Trio"
Down South - "Tractors, Rakes, & Hoes"
Gravediggaz - "Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide"
Masta Ace - "Jeep Ass Niggah"
Non-Phixion - "Full Monty"
Organized Konfusion - "Black Sunday"
* "Headless Heroes"
Beastie Boys - "Get it Together"
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - "Soul Brother #1"
* "Supermarket Blues"
Jungle Brothers - "I'm in Love with Indica"
Quasimoto - "Return of the Loop Digga"
* "Freedom Death Dance"
Organized Konfusion - "Black Sunday"
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - "Act Like You Know"
UGK - "Pocket Full of Stones"

Check Out Audio Samples from LP Here

Free School "Grey Goose" the new "Shots"?

2010-02-04T17:11:00.000-08:00

Lil Jon+LMFAO "Shots" Pavlovian drinking anthem was redonk
last year...still is...when ever you play this song...people
lose their shit running to the bar and back on the dancefloor
going bananas. This is a new joint from Freeschool called "Greygoose"
(whatcha' sippin' on) featuring Kelis & Apl de App of Black Eyed Peas.
This song has that same potential...only time will tell.
This all reminds me of Afrika Bambattataa (Godfather of Hip Hop)
talks on mind control and the music industry. From a DJ's prespective
it's intriguing yet disturbing at the same time. Like an accident
you can't take your eyes away from.

Sorry for infecting your brains...but here ya go lol!

New Tracks Red Cafe & Fabolous "I'm Ill"/Memphis Bleek "Still Ill"/ Redman "Oh My"

2010-02-04T15:29:00.000-08:00

Just got these promos...not bad feelin all three tracks.

Red Cafe+Fabolous "I'm Ill" joint got that Jay-Z sample
from "A Billie" on the chorus, Obie Trice and Rob Base sample on the
beats.

Memphis Bleek "Still Ill" has a nice breakbeat instrumental. Sounds like the "Funky Drummer" could be wrong...that ish been sampled so many times!
I like the sneaky line "on to the next one/yeah Hov I'm off that"

Redman "Oh My"
Soulful sample with half timed rhythm...Reggie Noble doing what he does best "make the ladies say OH MY"

Preview Redman's "Oh My"

OMC Singer passing...How Bizarre!

2010-02-04T13:44:00.000-08:00

I was checking my twitter...saw Diplo's posting on the passing of Pauly Fuemana
lead singer of OMC. He passed last sunday 31st of Jan. They had a hit mid 90's song "How Bizarre". Great little tune that was every where summer of 97. Man takes me
back to the days of my youth! RIP Pauly Fuemana!

Yesterdays "Kutting Edgez" Kick Off @ The Cellar

2010-02-03T19:28:00.000-08:00

Yesterday kick off was off the hook...Much props to all those
who came through!
Picked up a new Monthly First Tuesdays "Kutting Edgez"
@ The Cellar.
I'll be playing Old Skool party jams, Hip Hop/Top 40, and
next level future SLAP.
Drink Speicals $3 Beers $4 Well Drinks!
Will be having special guest DJs in roatation TBA.
So Stay Tuned!

Now On "Tomorrow Already"

2010-01-30T23:51:00.000-08:00

Digital Digging...came across this group by way of looking up Mayer Hawthrone.
"Now On" is a trio based out of LA. Member IX Lives is the son of Larry “Squirrel” Demps of The Dramatics. Their sound is experimental: Hip Hop/Soul/Futurism...Feel good
music. As far as I know "Tomorrow Already" is the 2nd or 3rd release + they have a mixtape."Tomorrow Already" was release in 08 (looking for slept on music is my modus operandi) and has there eye catching Alternative covers feature the each member. That's what caught my eye. I'm a sucker for "Porno Chic". Sleezy yet Classy!

For more info check outNow On's Myspace

Issac Hayes Hot Buttered Soul...whooooahoooo!

2010-01-30T05:09:00.000-08:00

Found this yesterday. The OG copy! It was raining hard, had to hide out...was close enough to a record shop. Digged their used bin and found this gem amongst others! Made my day...and when I left the store...rain had gone away...Ominous! Issac Hayes aka The Chef is still a bad mother "shut yo mouth"!

Jesse Johnson+Sly Stone "Crazay"

2010-01-28T15:13:00.000-08:00

Some slaps here! On that "Minneapolis Sound" tip (think Prince, Morris Day & The Time etc) Jesse Johnson+Bay Legend Sly Stone. Man you gotta have some swag to rock the threads they was rocking back then!

Jesse Johnson feat. Sly STONE:" Crazay"

Met Rappin 4 Tay @ The Cellar Yesterday...Ya Dig!

2010-01-27T13:39:00.000-08:00

His uncle does security @ The Cellar where I DJ at.
4-tay came through just kicking it, chillin. Got introduced.
Played a Bay set...played a couple of his songs.
He was looking for spots to celebrate his B-Day.
His uncle told me I've been tapped to do his B-Day
@ The Cellar next Tuesday...lol which coincides with
me kicking off a new Monthly 1st Tuesdays "Kutting Edgez"
(more info on that...stay tuned). So if ya'll free come
through Feb 2nd celebrate a bay area legend Rappin 4 Tay+
Kick off my new monthly 1st Tuesdays "Kutting Edgez"YA DIG!

New Sade "Soldier of Love"

2010-01-26T16:33:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Track! Downtempo goodness from Sade's upcoming Album of the same name...Feb 8th is the release date.

David Guetta F-up Set...

2010-01-24T02:25:00.000-08:00

David Guetta Electro-House Superstar DJ had one of the biggest DJ Nightmares...the audio dies out in front of a club crowd...you're fumbling around trying get the sound back...looking like an idiot...some cluber happens to be recording you, now you're on youtube and blogs for posterity to remember your little fuck up...he must have been thinkin' FM!

NEW Gorillaz - Stylo (feat. Mos Def & Bobby Womack)

2010-01-23T23:32:00.000-08:00

Great Track...Bobby Womack+Mos Def bring the funk to this track...notice the interpolation of Funkadelic "(Not Just) knee Deep" bass riff. New album is called "Plastic Beach" out on March 9th as the current release date. Their Record Label Prez describes this song as "a dark, twisted track that sounds like the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack on MDMA." What you know bout music suit and tie guy...shhhhhhhiit!

Too $hort Freaky Tales 12" OMG

2010-01-23T03:28:00.000-08:00

Found this yesterday @ Amoeba SF. Been looking for this for a while to the point that I thought it doesn't exist anymore. Last year Dec 09 was blessed to dj @ $hort's Bodygaurd's birthday bash @ The Cellar...said what's sup to $hort...totally sliped my mind was gonna ask him about the existence of a proper "Freaky Tales" vinyl release. Well with this find my questions and search has been answered.

Vestex Handy Trax Portatble Turntable+Serato

2010-01-23T02:45:00.000-08:00

After seeing the 45king set with 45's on the Vestex Handy Trax Portable Turntable, an idea hit me. I'm guesing I'm not the only one who has thought of this or has tested this out. I had made a slipmat and plastic slip 7" size to put on the platter. Hooked the Handy Trax to serato box+mixer. Had some issues with sound at first but with some patience tinkering around with the setup menu and I was on my way to mix it up(key: put it on line in the setup menu). Handy Trax is belt drive so had to really manhandle to CV to beatmatch...it can hold a the beat with a bit of physical monitoring of the speeds. Wanna test this out at a house party/bbq etc...all i need is Handy Trax+Serato+Mixer+laptop+hard drive and a stereo system with line in and I'm in the mix. Would like to get my hands on that special 7" Serato Control Vinyl that would be ill but the regular 12" control vinyl works fine.

Mac Dre/The SF Skyline Screen Print by Aaron Lawrence

2010-01-23T02:29:00.000-08:00

A sick screen print by Aaron Lawrence, one of the host/artist at "Protagonist" @ Space Gallery last Friday Jan 15th.

Ghettovator...sad but comical

2010-01-23T02:05:00.000-08:00

Came home one day this past week or the week before...saw this in the elevator...it just gave me a chuckle.
Thought to myself "really you gonna mark your stash box with a sharpie marker with a
arrow pointing to where your product is? The person on the receiving end is so unreliable they need a sign?"
It's sad but comical lol!

Aziz Ansari Intimate Moments For A Sensual Evening LP

2010-01-22T04:39:00.000-08:00

ohhhhh weee Raaaaaaandy...ah some funny samples/remix/mashups to be made of this "NO BRAINER"

Aziz Ansari - - Turntablelab.com

Some Old Student film Clips with your's truly

2010-01-20T19:49:00.000-08:00

Forgot about these joints.
Props too Sam Kwong on the first video,
and Jackson Yee on the second video.

Quickie on Hip Hop Kulture!

DJ ZOBE+MARK THE DJ SKRATCH TEST

MORE SOUND OF SEOUL BY DJ SOULSCAPE OMG!

2010-01-20T17:33:00.000-08:00

Remember listening to the first one "Sound Of Seoul" was off the chain...Now there's a part two...should be equally enjoyable!

DJ Soulscape's "MORE SOUND OF SEOUL" - - Turntablelab.com

DJ Soulscape's Website

DJ Soulscape Presents More Sound of Seoul from ch360 on Vimeo.

Copyright Criminals Trailer

2010-01-19T15:58:00.000-08:00

"sample whatever you want" that's right...and if you get caught=free publicity. Look at Dangermouse...honestly did anyone know who he was till the Grey Album? EMI came after him (they thought they was correcting wrongs, they had no idea they just launch an unknown artist's career)...he's now getting cartoon network money and other big gigs and endorsements...so it balances out. You gotta flip the sample "right", use trouble with industry time to promote yourself and your werzs, enter pop culture zeitgeist, deals, endrosments etc...That's the new Blueprint!

LONG LIVE ART OUTLAWS!

New Gil-Scott Heron "Me & The Devil"

2010-01-19T15:20:00.000-08:00

Haunting track...perfect for 2010 cityscape. Gil-Scott Heron got a new album in the works getting ready to be released called "I'm New Here". This track "Me & The Devil" you can see Jay-Z, Common, Talib, Mos Def, Nas on for a tight remix!

OMG RANE 86 Mixer+SL Version 2.0

2010-01-18T20:16:00.000-08:00

If you saw the demo of Ableton+Serato "The Bridge" from the link in previous post below...and thought OMG that's pretty awesome (or not). Hold your horses cause there was more unveiled over the weekend at NAMM. A new 4 Channel Mixer and Scratch Live 2.0 was announced. Check it out!

Ableton Bridges Gaps With Serato, Plus a New Akai Controller

2010-01-18T19:26:00.000-08:00

Whoa! An improved way to incorporate Ableton+Serato Scratch Live.
Gotta see the demos for this. Ah an a more compact version of APC40.
Ableton Bridges Gaps With Serato, Plus a New Akai Controller

Nipsey Hussle feat. IYAZ "Return Of The Mack" vs Mark Morrison 's "Return Of The Mack"

2010-01-18T17:27:00.000-08:00

The new version is aite...eh updated whatever you wanna say...but the original Mark Morrison for the win...Hands down! Mark Morrison "Return of the Mack" one of my favorite tracks form the 90's. Always rocks the crowd...if they're old enough to remember it.

Mark Morrison "Return of the Mack" (Original)

Nipsey Hussle feat. IYAZ "Return Of The Mack"

The 45 King rocking Vestex Handy Trax Portable Turntables Set!

2010-01-18T01:51:00.000-08:00

I remember reading about this set 45 King did on the Vestex Handy Trax portable turntable a while back in an issue of Wax Poetics. Saw a pic in the article, thought to myself "no way,really?". Seeing this video just...one word inspiring. Looking at my Handy Trax differently...check it out for yourself
if you haven't seen this!

Tracklist:
'Sugar Daddy'-Jackson 5 (Motown)
'Don't look any further'-Dennis Edwards (Motown)
'All night long'-Mary Jane Girls (Motown)
'Breakdown Pt. 2'-Rufus Thomas (Stax white label)
'Fencewalk'-Mandrill (Polydor)
'Feel like dancing'-Bad Bascomb (Monument)
'Get up, get into it, get involved'-James Brown (King)
'Before I let go'-Maze (Capitol)
'Sang & dance'-Bar-Kays (Volt)
'Champ'-Mohawks (Sir JJ)
'Just a touch of love'-Slave (Cotillion)
'Funky music is the thing'-Dynamic Corvettes (Abet)
'I want to thank you'-Alicia Myers (MCA)
'Love hangover'-Diana Ross (Motown)
'Funky man'-Kool & The Gang (De-Lite)
'Push'-One Way (MCA)
'First true love affair'-Jimmy Ross (RFC)
'Scorpio'-Dennis Coffey (Sussex)
'Give the drummer some more'-Little Hooks (United Artists)
'Boogie oogie oogie'-Taste Of Honey (Capitol)
'Keep your body working'-Kleeer (Atlantic)
'Super bad'-James Brown (Polydor)
'Funky broadway'-Dyke & The Blazers (Original Sound)
'Git it all'-Mandrill (Polydor)

Lupe Fiasco "I'm Beaming"

2010-01-17T15:28:00.000-08:00

This track was leaked in 09. This track will be re-released on Lupe's upcoming LP "Lasers". Neptunes on the beats. Slaps! Peep it if you haven't already!

DIPLO+GUCCI MANE MIXTAPE "FREE GUCCI"

2010-01-17T13:58:00.000-08:00

Diplo at it again with some Gucci Mane Remixes...A Bunch of Glitch, Bass, B-more, Baile Funk, Florida breaks, Dub Step type of sound remixes...Fiyah! Slaps! Peep it!

DL RIGHT HERE.

New Refelection Eternal "Just Begun"

2010-01-17T02:31:00.000-08:00

Another one from Talib+Hi-Tek with Mos Def+Jay Electronica.
Been a long time since "Train of Thought".
"Revolutions Per Minute" is the name of the new LP coming out in March.
Peep the other single "Back Again" if you haven't already. Slaps!

NEW M.I.A. "There's Space For Ol Dat I See" (SPACE ODYSSEY)

2010-01-17T02:07:00.000-08:00

M.I.A. new track "There's Space For Ol Dat I See"(Space Odyssey).
There a video for it so if all goes well...this is
something on the up coming LP Mission.Impossible.Area.
One word spacey. Peep it!

Crookers ft Rye Rye "Hip Hop Changed" (Busy P Remix)

2010-01-17T01:58:00.000-08:00

Interesting track. To me it's sounds like a Rob Zombie track with Jay (from Jay and Silent Bob) high pitch or de-tuned vocals. Like I said Interesting track, peep it(remember that little slango ha)!

Contra Band Ft Devin The Dude "Electronic World" + "P.S.A."

2010-01-15T02:11:00.000-08:00

Bay Area's Own Contra Band teams up with Devin The Dude.
"Electronic World" and "P.S.A." SLAPS!
Contra Band - - Turntablelab.com

Jay Electonica "Exhibit C"

2010-01-14T14:30:00.000-08:00

Feelin this track...Just Blaze on the beats...Jay Electronica spitting
the lyrics...on that next level SOUL SLAPS!

R.I.P. TEDDY PENDERGRASS

2010-01-13T23:32:00.000-08:00

WUT! Teddy...Your music will continue to live on...We'll still be knocking boots to it for generations to come!
ABC NEWS LINK PASSING OF TEDDY PENDERGRASS

GhettoBlaster+Ipod...LASONIC i931

2010-01-13T18:38:00.000-08:00

Ghettoblaster with ipod dock. Remember the over one shoulder jansport backpack look? Man the stress people put on their backs...all in the name of cool, LOL!

Pollyn "Still Love"

2010-01-08T21:22:00.000-08:00

Lovely track. When the drums come in the visuals goes wild! Mini Light Show...

Pollyn "Still Love" from Pollyn on Vimeo.

Friday Jan 15, 8pm. The Protagonist. Character And Figure Based Art. @ SPACE GALLERY 1141 POLK STREET.

2010-01-08T16:13:00.000-08:00

Gonna be DJing this Art event.
Thanks to Aaron Lawrence & Nolan Yelonek, two of the Artist who will be having there Art displayed (Artworks can be purchased @ event).
Have some drinks, and experience some good Art+Music.

HURTS "Wonderful"

2010-01-08T12:50:00.000-08:00

Another track I'm Feelin of that BBC 2010 List...HURTS sounds Electro Synth Pop...beautiful track!

The Drums "Let's Go Surfing"

2010-01-08T12:33:00.000-08:00

Feelin this track...The Drums "Let's Go Surfing"