You got to have Skillz for the New Year

December 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Skillz

Well it is out. The annual Rap Up from the MC Skillz. Check it. There is also a video in the making and will drop January 1, 2008.

Skillz - Rap Up 2007

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Doing the Jigga Mash

December 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Jay-Z+Marvin

Ever since Dangermouse created the Grey Album, people have been mashing up Jay-Z albums with music that initially doesn’t make sense. Some of these mash-up albums are good, most are not. Why do people keep on creating these albums? Why it seems to be only Jay-Z? I would love for someone to do a mashup album of an Oukast record, or even a Public Enemy record. Anyway….

Now the American Gangster mashups are popping up on the interweb. I found a couple. One is from Mick Boogie. He mashed up Jay-Z’s American Gangster with Marvin Gaye entitled Brooklyn Soul. The other one is from DJ Skee. He takes the Godfather theme and blends it with American Gangster. You can download both.

American Godfather

Jay-Z & Marvin Gaye - “Hello Brooklyn” from Mick Boogie’s “Brooklyn Soul”

DJ Skee -“Say Hello” from “American Godfather”

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Atmosphere is Leaking

December 26, 2007 | 1 Comment

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Our buddies from Minneapolis’ Ant and Slug better known as Rhymesayer’s Atmosphere have been quite busy as of late releasing 3 Sad Clown EPs. They are set to drop there next full length album “When Life Gives You Lemons” in April. In the meantime, they decided to give their fans a little something for free to whole you over until April. It is called Strictly Leakage. You can download it here.

Atmosphere - YGM

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OK this could beat Snoop’s Video

December 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

We all love the new Snoop Video, but this video could kick his ass. I found this unofficial video for “Us Placers” by Lupe, Kanye, Pharrell. It was directed by VA$HTIE. The song was off of the Kanye West mixtape using a radiohead song for the background.

From Youtube:

a spec video directed by VA$HTIE for the song “Us Placers” off Kanye’s mixtape “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”, using child versions of each artist. appearances by: Jamie, Plain Pat, Stephen SB WEAR Barr and Ruffy.

directed by Va$htie. dp’ed by Kira Kelly. edited by Scenario.

this video was shot for the love of the song on zero budget! ie: all the clothes and props were mine or a friends. thanks to everyone who helped out and worked for free :)

special thanks to: the crew, the cast (Jumaane Jr., Nigel, Boogie, Michael and Michaela), Anna Sumilat, Jamie Baratta, Plain Pat, Ruffy (Marcella and Phillip), Elle Clay, Rob Young, JaVon Floyd, Oscar Wild, Erin Lennox, Ben Dickinson, Raul Lopez, Kareem Johnson, Aahmek Richards, Scott Williams, and Stephen Barr.

***please note this was not a commissioned video. none of the artists included on the piece had anything to do with the video***

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The 1st Annual Milwaukee Air Guitar Showdown

December 19, 2007 | 3 Comments

air guitar

Our Friend Peter is throwing the 1st Annual Milwaukee Air Guitar Showdown on December 21st at Stonefly Brewery. Entrance fee is $20. All entrants get an exclusive Milwaukee Air-Guitar Showdown t-shirt! Advanced registration is encouraged. Unleash your inner rock star for a chance to win cash prizes.

Each air-guitar contestant performs 60 seconds of his/her (women are encouraged to unleash their inner Lita Ford) favorite, rockin-est guitar jam. Each contestant is responsible for supplying cd with the song that he/she wants to perform, in advance. Just burn the song onto a CD and let us know which 60 second spot you wish to rock to! In advance, you ask, how will I get it to you? Easy. Contact us through myspace and we’ll meet you to pick it up. Or, you can call 414.517.6410 to coordinate pick-up.

JUDGING CRITERIA….YES, THERE WILL BE JUDGES

 

Criteria For Judging:

Technical Skill:
- You don’t have to be a professional guitar player, or even a musician to put on an excellent air-guitar performance. You just need to unleash the inner rock star. The judges will be looking for “technical skills”. So, if there’s some intricate fret work, your chances of bringing home the prestigous crown will increase. Get those fingers loose and ready for some Yngwie Malmsteen style solos!

Stage Persona and Presence:
-Alter ego’s and stage identities are very much encouraged. Consider a name that fits your personality as well as your style of play. The audience wants to see a show and it’s up to you to give them what they want. Do you have the ability to get the house rocking without a real instrument? If so, let us know.

Inner Rock Star:
-At which point does the performer forget that he/she is playing air guitar and gets lost in the act? When does he/she forget that it’s not a real guitar, but just an imaginary one? That is what we’re looking for. That’s not a real pick in your hand, it’s just your fingers pressed together. Everyone has a bit of an inner rock star in them, but the elite will be able to turn it on December 21st for 1 night in Riverwest. Will it be you?

Now we just need an air DJ competition?

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Playlist for Weekend of December 14th

December 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

holiday rats

Here is this past weekend’s playlist. In case you missed it, click on the ‘listen’ link to hear the show again.

Listen

Alice Russel - “Hurry on Now”
4 Hero ft. Jack Davey - “Take My Time”
Eddie Meets Yannah - “You And I”
Fat Freddies Drop - “Ray Ray”
GAEA Electro - “Breaking Down”
Sarah White - “C Train”
Ghislian Proirier “Blazin - Bug RMX”
Amon Tobin - “Chris Clark”
Karma & Lotus - “Mark Swing”
Panacea “Flash Back - Spinna RMX”
Wagon Cookin - “Mr. Sun”
Nickodemus “Con Migo”
Stacy Epps - “Floatin”
J Dilla - “So Far to Go ft. Common”
edIT - “Fire Riddim”
Burial - “Archangel”
Daedelus - “My Beau”
Amplive - “Nude (Amplive vs Radiohead) feat. Too Short”
Dubben - “Dubben Goes Bananas”
The Fort Knox Five - “Blowing Up The Barrio”
The Pimps of Joytime - “Bonita”
Samim - “Heater”
The Pack - Vans(Alias Junk in The Trunk Edit)”
The Specials - “Gangsters (Mike B SkaMore Edit)”
The Milkman - “Pinky and the Brain”
Run DMC - “Christmas in Hollis”
Tittsworth - “T*tts’mas”
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - “Moments in Love”

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Let’s Play Operation

December 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

operation

I will be on hiatus to get an operation for my Crohn’s disease.  Don Cuco will be holding the fort while I am away.  I will be back to blog normally in about a week to 10 days.

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Playlist for Weekend of December 8th

December 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is this past week’s playlist.

Listen

Lupe Fiasco - “Dumb it Down” (Atlantic)
Pikahsso - “Faleyuh ft. Tahiti”
Vince Guaraldi - “Linus and Lucy (Pocketknife’s Hark, the Holler Remix)”
Fergie - “Glamorous (DJ Skeet Skeet Remix)”
BBD - “Posion (Tittsworth Remix)”
Diplo - “Must Be A Devil” (Mad Decent)
Janelle Monae - “Sincerely, Jane”
IG Culture - “Shine Yo Lazer ft. Laine” (CoOp)
South Rakkas Crew - “Twelve feat. Geefus & Ninja Kid” (Mad Decent)
Tone Loc & Peaches - “Wild Thing (Peaches Remix)”
TV On the Radio - “New Health Rock”
Matt & Kim - “Yeah Yeah (Bobby Evans Remix)”
Jill Scott - “Hate on Me (Reggaeton Remix)”
Waajeed - “Get Live” (Bling47)
Muhsinah - “Millions Siz”
Menahan Street Band - “Make the Road By Walking” (Daptone)

COMPOST RECORDS SPECIAL
http://www.compost-records.com

Soul Patrol “Theme-Future Sounds Version” (Compost)
18Salvador Group “Crosswinds” (Compost)
Koop “Soul For Sahib” (JCR)
Yukihiro Fukutomi “I Am” (JCR)
The Underwolves “In The Picture - intega mix” (JCR)
Les Gammas “Document A” (Compost)
Joash “Salome” (Compost)
Motor City Drum Ensamble “Get Slapped” (Compost)
Koop “Drum Rhythm A - Christian Prommer mix” (Compost)
Eddy Meets Yannah “Losing Wings ft. Capitol A - Koolade mix” (Compost)
Minus 8 ft. Ras Charmer “Brave And Bold” (Compost)

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Weekend Playlist for December 1st

December 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Listen

First Hour

Mulatu Astatke And His Ethiopian Quintet - “I Faram I Faram” (Worthy Records)
Kenny Dorham - “Afrodisia” (Blue Note Records)
Harold McKinney - “Ode To Africa” (Ubiquity - Luv N Haight)
Deodato - “September 13? (CTI Records)
Sons And Daughters Of Lite - “Ju Ju’s Door” (Luv N’ Haight)
David Axelrod - “And The Angel Said Unto Them” (RCA)
West African Cosmos - “Wuye’ Wuye’” (Strut)
Enrico Rava - “Pupa O Crisalide” (Right Tempo)
Azymuth - “Right On” (Milestone Records)
Cortijo Y Su Maquina Del Tiempo - “Gumbo” (Soul Jazz Records)
Tenorio Jr - “Nebulosa” (Mr. Bongo Records)
Caldera - “Himalaya” (Capitol Records)
Sun Ra - “Moon Dance”

Second Hour

Orbital - “Halcyon and On and On”
Matty C - “Peter Bjorn+Halcyon”
DJ Blaqstarr - “Shake it to the Ground feat. Rye Rye (Switch + Santogold remix)”
Beastie Boys - “Girls (DLake’s Baltimore Boys & Girls Club Remix)”
The Gap Band - “Early in the Morning”
Tom Tom Club - “Genius of Love”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - “Gold Lion (Diplo Reggaeton Remix)”
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - “How Long Do I Have to Wait For You (Ticklah Remix)” (Scion)
Hot 8 Brass Band - “Rastafunk” (Tru-Thoughts)
Kissey Asplund - “Kissey’s Delight”
Ben Westbeech - “Gotta Keep On” (Brownswood)
Zero 7 -”Somersault (Dangermouse Remix feat. MF Doom)”
Gil Scott Heron - “Winter in America”

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Playlist for Weekend of November 24th

December 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is the playlist from Thanksgiving Weekend.

Listen

Special Guest Mix from RadioMilwaukee’s “Dirty Soul” Scott Mullins
Betty Davis - “Steppin High In Her I. Miller Shoes” (original pressing Just Sunshine single)
Marvin Holmes & The Uptights - “Ooh Ooh The Dragon” (Original Pressing Uni single)
James Young - “Barkin’ Up The Wrong Tree” (Fryers single)
Lloyd Price - “They Get Down” (original pressing GSF single)
Billy Joe Young - “The Push” (original pressing Jewel single)
Rufus Thomas - “Push and Pull” (original pressing Stax single)
Jodi Gales - “You Gotta Push” (original pressing Thomas single)
Ripple - “Willie Pass The Water” (original pressing GRC single)
Betty Lavette - “What Condition My Condition Was In” (original pressing Karen single)
King Errison - “Conga Man” (original pressing Westside LP)
Jerry-O - “Afro-Twist Time” (original pressing Shout single)
Max B - “Bananaticoco” (original pressing Virgo single)
Roosevelt & The Seven C’s - “Black Cat” (original pressing Rondo single)
Dyke & The Blazers - “My Sisters and My Brothers” (original pressing Original Sound single)
General Crook - “Gimme Some” (original pressing Down To Earth single)
The Poets - “Fun Buggy” (Jazzman)
John Roberts - “Sockin’ 1-2-3-4″ (original Duke single)
Marvin Holmes & The Uptights - “Ride Your Mule” (original pressing Revue single)
The Golden Toadstools - “Silly Savage” (original pressing Minaret single)

Second Hour
Special guest mix by Jay Shepheard (Compost Records)

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