New Eli Escobar track

This is a good listen:

Eli Escobar - Oslo | Zshare | YSI |320 kbps

DJ Apt One's TSWP April Top 10

This has been a hell of a month at Elena's in West Philly. JJC and I are rolling with our new Monday and so far it has been a very disco and vocal house affair, thanks to an amazing core crowd, some of whom were deep into the post-Paradise Garage scene in Newark and New York in the 1980s onward.

Tech Support was an incredible affair - the spot was packed to the gills. Kenny Raw played a funk set that pretty much made my jaw hit the floor. I knew maybe a half dozen of his tunes over the course of his set but the crowd was going bananas for it. The night ended with a 10+ minute near-dance-riot to Fela Kuti's Zombie - the bouncer was looking over my shoulder like "when is this song gonna end?" but there was never a good time to fade it out - people were through the roof with every breakdown. God bless West Philadelphia.

We recorded a portion of the night and hopefully I'll be able to post that at some point.

The following is a list of tracks that have been killin it at Elena's over the course of the past month. Most of these are tracks I've been dropping, but there are a few that I've heard Kenny and JJC play, including the numero uno joint - an original tape edit / cover / mashup from the 80s by Clubhouse. I've had some requests to start a TSWP podcast, and if I have time to do that I will, but in lieu of that, here's a list of that good good that's been pumping through the speakers.

With the exception of the Mr. Matawe track and the Clubhouse track, all these songs are easily available for purchase - the older ones through Amazon and the newer ones through Beatport and such. Go grab em, and support great music!

Just a reminder, JJC and I are at Elena's every Monday night, no cover. Tech Support occurs maybe once or twice irregularly throughout the year. Elena's Soul is at 4912 Baltimore Avenue in West Philly. From the other side of the Schuylkill, take the 34 trolley to 49th.

1. Clubhouse - Superstition/Good Times
2. King Britt f/ Byron Stingily - Get Up (King Britt's Old School Dub)
3. Fela Kuti - Zombie
4. Flying Fish - Mr. Matawe
5. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - Bad Luck
6. RCMP - Mustache Love (Original Mix)
7. Pirupa - Get Funky
8. Sister Sledge - Lost In Music (12" Mix)
9. DJ Sneak - You Can't Hide From Your Bud (A-Trak Mix)
10. Salsoul Orchestra - Ooh I Love It (Love Break)

Bonus, Number 11:

The Funk Brothers - Tell Me It's Just a Rumour (Inst)
Zshare | YSI | 320 kbps

Farewell Soi Cowboy Na!

One week left in the city of sin, so I thought I'd share some kinky Thai Pop A-Go-Go. For a more extensive look at these genres, check out Peter Doolan's definitive monrakplengthai.blogspot.com. As for me, next stop: Phnom Penh. Hope to score some 60s Psych-Rock vinyl if the Khmer Rogue didn't burn it all.

Chailai Chaiyata & Sawanee Patana - ควรตายด้วยลูกปืน
(You Should Die By Bullets) | Mediafire | 320 kbps

Onuma Singsiri - แม่ค้าส้มตำ (Som Tam Merchant)
Mediafire | 320 kbps

This Saturday in Philly...

Steppin Out is back at KFN for more new wave fun: http://tinyurl.com/steppinoutapril

This Idjut Boys edit had the whole room feeling nice last month, especially when the groove really gets heavy after the 2 1/2 minute mark. I'm sure someone out there can guess who the original artist is...

Phantom Slasher - Noid Life | Mediafire | YSI | 320 kbps

Young Robots Exclusives from Kenny Raw and DJ Apt One

I've got a few pieces of music I know DBJ family would love to hear up at Young Robots right now so I figured I'd alert everybody as to the awesomeness going on over there.



First - West Philadelphia's reknowned funk-and-soul selector Kenny Raw is dropping a fantastic RJD2/Dilla-esque album this Saturday at Tech Support called Left Handed Scissors. We've got the exclusive 320 kbps album from the man himself for those of you who will not be able to get your greasy paws on the limited run, silk screened CDs this Saturday.

GRAB KENNY RAW'S "LEFT HANDED SCISSORS" EXCLUSIVELY AT YOUNGROBOTS.COM



Second - In case you didn't know, the bol Dave Nada from DC cooked up this whole new style of music called Moombahton - it's basically Dutch House screwed up to a Reggaeton tempo. Every time I drop Moombahton joints in the club there is a 100% chance that somebody comes up and says "I have no idea what the fuck this is but IT'S INCREDIBLE!!!" Over at Young Robots you can grab a from-the-vault Moombahton banger I've been rockin - a screwed up, tropical take on Josh Wink's epic 90s anthem, Higher State of Consciousness.

DJ Apt One x Josh Wink - Higher State of Moombahton
DOWNLOAD AT YOUNGROBOTS.COM

Enjoy!

Hold This Thing Together, Baby

This was a "Euro Bin Jam" found at a flea market in Brussels last year, and it's become a personal favorite for warming up crowds at Robotique ever since. Definitely prefer the 45 version as opposed to the 12" mix. Short, sweet and catchy with some of the dopest synth bass ever put to vinyl!

Delegation - It's Your Turn | Mediafire | 320 kbps

Saturday - Philadelphyinz featuring Billy W

Yeah I got my main man Billy rockin with me at Medusa on Saturday and we are on some serious funky boogie shit when we get together.

Here's a super duper heat rock by The Whispers to bump out of your car to get you in the mood to GROOVE. See you Saturday!!!

The Whispers - Tonight (7" Promo)
Mediafire | YSI | 320 kbps

He Is Risen (That's What She Said)

Have a pogrom-free Easter everybody!

Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus (Pump Mix)
Mediafire | YSI | 320 kbps

(Thank the DMCA for making this unavailable)

House of Yinz

DOWNLOAD HOUSE OF YINZ: THE PHILADELPHYINZ HIP-HOUSE EP

Tracklist:

1: “At The Park (Skinny Friedman remix)” - Field Mob
2: “Yah Mo B There (DJ Apt One rmx)” - Michael McDonald + James Ingram
3: “Cars (Skinny Friedman remix)” - Jim Crow
4: “No Nose Job (Skinny Friedman remix)” - Digital Underground
5: “Take A Chance (DJ Apt One remix)” - Mr. Flagio
6: “Woo Haa! (DJ Apt One blend)” - Busta Rhymes x Doug Lazy


WE HIPPED EM ALL! ALL HIP EVERYTHING!

And tonight we'll be goin in at Silk City in Philly for HOT MESS aka the HOUSE OF YINZ RELEASE PARTY.

Got That Good Hair Too

"Brown Skin Lady" by Mos Def and Talib Kweli has always been a fun listen for me. Enjoy!

Blackstar - Brown Skin Lady | Mediafire | YSI | 256 kbps

CSLSX

Some beautiful electro-pop from a mysterious new South Philadelphia group...

CSLSX - Futuretapes by CSLSX

Makin' Happy

Crystal Waters - Makin' Happy (Basement Boys Happy Hump)
Mediafire | YSI | 320 kbps

STONE 6 mix

Stone 6 mix by Steele_Stainless

01 Pablo Ribot - Beatnik Man
02 Electric Egypt - Starcade
03 Lapti - Motherland
04 AL_PD X jSchlock - Aschlock
05 Elan X Mndsgn - Ionic
06 Vlooper - After Poutine
07 Dak - fromtheSun
08 10th Letter - In Walks Sinh
09 Zero Sound (0) - twoLU
10 Knxldge - Follow
11 Devonwho - Holup (Hi-Res refix)
12 Ground is Lava - Animal
13 dtcpu X Dem Hunger - untitled
14 Stainless Steele - Untouchable Magic
15 Johnny Foreigner - Trooth Seeka
16 AL_PD - Parsy Man
17 Zero Sound (0) - Melodika
18 Flying Lotus - Satellliiiiteee

Get Yo Ass In This Tubbbbb!

What remix is this? It's my favorite thats fo-sure! I'm not sure why I don't hear "Feelin' On Yo Booty (Hypnosis Mix)" more often considering it's 127 bpm and shit. This track reminds me of the parties I would have at my crib after I would dj my high school dances. It was a cool way to get cute ladies to pay attention to you, well there is one in particular that comes to mind when I hear this joint. Anyway enjoy this funny throwback from 2001 bbbbbbbbooooty!

R. Kelly - Feelin' On Yo Booty (Hypnosis Mix)
Mediafire | YSI | 320 kbps

DBJ x SXSW

Big things goin down in Austin this year. I’ll be down reppin for the Young Robots and Philadelphyinz family. If you find yourself in Texas this week, holler at me at these gigs or hit me on the twitter and we’ll eat some tacos!

Wednesday – Gigacrate Unofficial Showcase @ Beso Cantina



Thursday – Do It To It III Party @ Silhouette

I’m not playing at this one, but I have a track on the CD being released there, as does Young Robots’ own Pumpkin Patch. So I’ll be in the building gettin tipsy. Skinny has a track that is a web-only bonus track that will be out next week.



Saturday @ Cuba Libre

Frankie Bank$ and I will be playing a tag team set alongside some of our boys from Indianapolis (Action Jackson), Montreal (DJ Huggs), Chicago (Willy Joy), Texas (Dayta, Squincy Jones) and NYC (Morsy, DWWG). You’ve seen most of these guys as guests at Philadelphyinz-related parties in Philly and NYC over the years so you know the deal.



Sunday (afternoon) – Disco Rehab @ The Belmont

Last but not least there’s a proper Sunday brunch setup featuring Frankie and me on Sunday. Word is there are going to be some very very major guest appearances, including a guy whose name starts with "Luda."



Last but not least, I want to thank all the DBJ family for helping last week's RCMP releases hit the charts on Beatport, Turntable Lab and Juno. If you haven't picked up the RCMP self-titled EP or the Mustache Love EP, please do. We're really thankful for all your support!!!

BUY – Beatport | TurntableLab | iTunes | Amazon | Juno

A Little Bit of Love

San Francisco's DJ B. Cause transformed this New Edition cut into straight dance floor fire. It's been getting great reactions in my sets lately, especially at Steppin Out. Something about the combination of the giant drums and the dramatic vocals just hypnotizes people.


New Edition - A Little Bit Of Love (B.Cause Drums Edit with Synth)
Mediafire | YSI | 320 kbps


If you're feeling this, keep an eye on B. Cause's blog, Diamonds in the Dust, for more little gems.

And if you in any way value humor and/or the 1980s, then click to enlarge this:

Slick Tour Wrap Up

The 3rd Rail Jam tour has come to a close and we ended it with a bang in Hollywood at the Kress night club. I had a blast in every city we rocked, it was such a amazing experience I can't wait till next year! On the tour I started to build a relationship with Slick Rick and his DJ Kaos and during a car ride from the Salt Lake airport to the hotel we started talking about what music we were feeling, so I mentioned the SP the Ghost mixtapes. I told Slick that I though he should do a couple verses to some new or classic tracks. The next week DJ Kaos hit me up and said he was sending over some freestyles Slick had made. So here are two exclusive freestyles for your listening pleasure, I think you will find the Slick Rick over Snoop's "I Wanna Rock" pretty useful. Enjoy!

Slick Rick - I Wanna Rock | Mediafire | YSI | 160 kbps

Slick Rick - Where The Slippers | Mediafire | YSI | 160 kbps

Chaotic Nation

I've been meaning to post this EP for a while. It's great chill listening material, more for around the house than in the club.

Steve Poindexter - Chaotic Nation EP | Mediafire | 320 kbps

A1) Happy Stick
A2) Destiny
A3) Mental Problems (Bonustrack)
B1) State Of Shock
B2) Mental Problems
B3) Night Flight

Young Robots Digital Launches Today with Two RCMP EPs

RCMP - "Mustache Love" (Video by Ghostdad)

BUY - Beatport | TurntableLab | iTunes | Amazon | Juno

Today, Young Robots Records is now animated and in effect - the product of almost a year of hard work. You can now purchase the RCMP self-titled EP and Mustache Love EP at any major digital music retailer.

The self-titled EP is your first chance to buy a digital version of the popular but limited edition vinyl we put out last summer in collaboration with Flamin Hotz Records. One of last year's most buzzed-about disco records, it features remixes from Cousin Cole and DJ Pumpkin Patch. There are a few copies of the vinyl available at Turntable Lab if that's your preferred sonic medium.

DJ and fan response to Mustache Love inspired us to create a remix EP and we tapped Chicago's house wunderkind Rob Threezy (Nightshifters, T&A) for a techy thumper. Young Robots and Philadelphyinz's own Skinny Friedman adds a more percussive, funky vibe with his mix, and Young Robots' rising star DJ Pumpkin Patch extends his EP version to an even more intense, synthed out anthem.

We're really excited that the label is off the ground and running, and we're game planning releases from Skinny Friedman, Relative Q (of RCMP), DJ Apt One, Brooklyn disco wizard DJ Pumpkin Patch, Detroit's number one party mover Frankie Bank$, Dash Speaks and more - not to mention some RCMP releases with remixers that may surprise you.

Long story short - today is the day you can stop just listening to us talk shit and start listening to these records. You can check them out at any major internet music outlet.

Personally, we're fans Beatport and Turntable Lab because of they offer wav files and a record-store-like shopping experience, but iTunes, Amazon, Juno and all the others are just fine with us.

New Gorillaz Edit

Tokyo based Corporate (of Blam City Records) just hooked me up with this new DJ friendly Gorillaz edit. In his own words...

Album is cool, but I'm taken with one track in particular that starts super mellow but eventually breaks into this spacey dance groove at the end. End part is only about 2 minutes long though, so I took the liberty to put together this quick edit that extends it to around 6 min.

Definitely a handy cut for chill sets.

The Gorillaz - Empire Ants (Corporate Edit)
Mediafire | Zippyshare | 320 kbps

Got a takedown notice.

Do You Want To Boogie?

Everyone who's heading to The Miami Winter Music Conference should definitely check out Do You Want To Boogie? In addition to DBJ's own Billy W. and our dear friend Dirty, nu disco heavy hitters Crazy P will be performing. Til then, here's a new mix to get you into the groove...

Aaron Dae & Dirty - Do You Wanna Boogie? WMC Promo Mix
Get it at the Dirty24k Podcast

Neon Indian

Ed Blammo & I put together a more DJ friendly drum edit...

Neon Indian - Should Have Taken Acid With You (Snitchfork Edit)
Mediafire | YSI | 320 kbps

Daisy Lady

The weather is dope, the jams are gonna be sweet this is not to be missed!

Here's how I'm feelin-

7th Wonder - Daisy Lady
Mediafire | YSI | 320 kbps

FEELIN GOOD! One of the great funky springtime jams.

Re-ups

Zazou Bikaye - M'Pasi Ya M'Pamba (Remix)
Mediafire | | YSI | 320 kbps


Quando Quango - Love Tempo (A Mark Kamins Mix)
Mediafire | | YSI | 320 kbps

Do It To It Volume III

Our good buddies at Burlesque of North America are dropping Do It To It Volume III this March at SXSW, and Young Robots skillionaire producers DJ Apt One, Skinny Friedman and Pumpkin Patch are on board like a motherfucker.

This is going to be your first chance to grab Pumpkin Patch's long awaited dance floor destroyer Doobie Bras, Skinny's infectiously funky Who Dat as well as one of my collaborations with P-Funk bassist Billy Bass Nelson and fONKSQUISh, the funky house groove Plantets. Peep game:

Songs in order of their appearance in this mix:
Smalltown DJs "Autograph"
Jimmy 2 Times "Errbody Drunk"
Nick Catchdubs "Beep Me 911"
Bird Peterson "My Wackadoo Trip to the Oral Surgeon"
Business Class "Running (DJ Ayres remix)"
Zebo "Your Night"
Prince "I Wanna Be Your Lover (White Girl Lust Bump remix)"
Willy Joy "Into You"
Bassanova "Trunk Funk"
DZ "Untitled Facemelter (Skulltrane remix)"
Mike 2600 "Boogie Down Bronx"
BK-One "Turn That MF Up"
Wale ft Gucci Mane "Pretty Girls (Emynd's Go-go remix)"
Amanda Blank "Might Like You Better (DJ Eleven remix)"
Skinny Friedman "Who Dat"
fONKSQUISh & Billy Bass Nelson "Planets (DJ Apt One remix)"
Genesis "Land of Confusion (Michna & Woodman edit)"
Wale "Make Her Say (Cubic Zirconia remix)"
Prince Klassen "Horny Rosa"
Pumpkin Patch "Doobie Bras"

Grab the CD at DO IT TO IT 3:
Thursday March 18th at Silhouette (718 Congress Ave, Austin TX)
Details & RSVP here: http://burlesquedesign.com/doittoit

Preview the CD here:

Do it To it Volume III preview by Mike 2600