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J. Bizness vs. Dibia$e: Beat Battle Rematch

The only thing better than a beat battle is a rematch over a disputed beat battle.  Apparently there was some disagreement over the results of J. Bizness and Dibia$e’s first meeting at the Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle.  Here the two producers face off in front of the crowd the Pure Festival.

Elaquent – In Colour Vol. 3 Beat Tape (Download)

Elaquent is definitely an up and coming producer that needs to be heard.  Here Elaquent presents us with his latest collection of 18 original tracks and instrumentals, which are primed and ready for extensive headphone activity. "This is just a quick lil tape of some new and moderately old joints.  I don’t really even consider … Read more

DMC West Coast Regional + USA Team Battle

The DMC Wesst Coast Regional and USA Team battles will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at LA’s Sabor Lounge and will feature judges D-Styles, P-Trix, Killa Jewel, and DJ Swamp. DMC West Coast Regional and USA Team Battle Sabor Lounge Saturday June, 2009 @ 6pm $10 in advance/ $15 @ door 847 S. … Read more

Soulman – The Truth Is Forever (Breaks & Sample Mix Download)

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Sample and Breaks fiends rejoice… Soulman has returned, at least partially, to breaks and sample mixes!  For those who don’t know, Soulman was the master digger behind World of Beats, record dealer to the stars, and creator of way too many volumes of Archaeologists Classics.

"Just when you thought I was retired from the break mix game (I thought I was retired too, who knew)… I started working on this mix almost exactly one year ago and finally finished it today while the wife was at the movies with the kids watching Up (they said it was good).

I just grabbed whatever rock records were laying around at the time and played whatever sounded half decent. Dollar bin to ultra rare psych… it’s all over the place."

Download:
The Truth Is Forever mixed by Soulman

[via Soulman]

No tracklist provided… back cover after the break!

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DJ Neil Armstrong On Jay Z, Mixtapes, Asian DJ’s

While offering a peak into his home studio and mixer collection, DJ Neil Armstrong discusses touring with Jay Z, studying Chemical Engineering at Cooper Union, and the proliferation of Asian DJ’s. Also check out the full print interview where he talks about first getting started as a DJ, the power of mixtapes, performing at Glastonbury, … Read more