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DJ Hero 2 Trailer: What’s In Your Bag?

June 13, 2010June 10, 2010

Do you remember when DJ’s kept records in their bags? Now they apparently carry DJ Hero 2 video game controllers… in their “exclusive turntable bags” by Puma (free w/ pre-order). [via RTD]

DJ Muggs Talks Kill Devil Hills, Working w/ Ill Bill

June 10, 2010

DJ Muggs gives an in-studio interview to discuss Kill Devil Hills, his latest project with Ill Bill, and the process of creating an album with an artist from the ground up. According to Muggs, the two spent roughly 10 days together going through sounds, samples, and unfinished beats before recording. Building a record together from … Read more

CK 5: Stax O’ Wax T-shirts & Posters Available

June 10, 2010June 9, 2010

Phillip Bell, the artist/graphic designer behind the artwork for the latest Crate Kings 5: Stax O’ Wax compilation, put together a limited run pressing of t-shirts and posters. If you participated in the project, this is your chance to have physical memorabilia associated with the project. If you love the compilation or the artwork, this … Read more

DJ Hero 2 Announced By Activision

June 8, 2010

As if you haven’t had enough already, Activision has announced the upcoming release of DJ Hero 2. Scheduled for fall 2010 availability, DJ Hero 2 will feature music from Dr. Dre, The Chemical Brothers, Kanye West, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and over 85 more artists. The game’s producers promise that DJ Hero 2 will feature … Read more

Teeko Performs “Sunbeam’s Theme” Live @ Colorado DMC

June 8, 2010June 8, 2010

4oneFunk and F.A.M.E. collaborator Teeko took the stage at the Colorado DMC regional finals to deliver a soulful, live rendition of “Sunbeams Theme.”

Summer Sun: June 2010 Mix By DJ Ian Head

June 8, 2010

DJ Ian Head delivers another one of his mixes of originals. His June 2010 entitled Summer Sun reminds us that sometimes we just need to sit back, take it easy, and enjoy the music. Yes, Lonnie Liston Smith’s “Devika” is insane! This is a short collection of more relaxed joints as we ease into summer. … Read more

Q-Tip On “One Love”, Production Vs. Rapping

June 7, 2010

Q-Tip continues his Grind Music interview to discuss first receiving recognition as a production with the release of “One Love” by Nas and preferences for producing vs MC’ing.

DJ Nu-Mark On Maschine & Production Workflow

June 7, 2010

In a previous interview DJ Nu-Mark spoke about his use of production equipment and ran down his most wanted hardware/software features. Here Nu-Mark goes into his vinyl lined studio to delve deep into the use of Native Instruments Maschine and how the device/system has affected his workflow and music making.

DJ House Shoes On Non-Vinyl DJ’s & J Dilla

June 7, 2010

Elevator Hip-Hop caught up with Detroit native DJ House Shoes to discuss Detroit hip-hop, J Dilla, vinyl records, and production tools of choice. House Shoes also gives his thoughts on Serato, DJ’s who’ve never used records, and his history of burning things. Well I actually started DJ’ing and making beats seriously like right around the … Read more

Crate Kings 5: Stax O’ Wax Compilation (Download)

June 7, 2010June 6, 2010

Here we present Crate Kings 5: Stax O’ Wax, a reader created instrumental tribute to Stax Records and the groundbreaking artists and music that made the label legendary.

Such notable artists as Issac Hayes, Booker T & the MG’s, Albert King, Otis Redding, the Bar-Kays, and Rufus Thomas provided the foundation for the tracks while each producer sampled, chopped, flipped, reworked, and added some of their own soul to create something uniquely inspiring and new.

The compilation, which consists of 37 tracks original tracks, was mixed by Rafferty and features original artwork by Flipa. Special thanks to each producer for taking the time to participate. Your talent and contributions are always appreciated.

Please feel free to download, repost to your own website or blog, and shout CK5 from mountaintops. I’m sure that you won’t be disappointed.

Download – Crate Kings 5: Stax O’ Wax

Tracklist after the break!

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