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Cross-Country Digging by DJ Ian Head (Download)

July 1, 2009

Another Crate Kings favorite, DJ Ian Head delivers his July ’09 Mixtape along with insightful commentary explaining the selections. As the result of a coast to coast Amtrack train ride/vinyl hunting adventure, Cross-Country Digging features a soulful extravaganza from such artists as Bernard Purdie, Soul Children, Idris Muhammed, Ripple, Lonnie Smith, and even Bob Dylan. … Read more

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

June 24, 2009

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

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

June 24, 2009

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!

Arcee + Kaewonder Cratery Cinqo (Download)

June 17, 2009

Respect to Arcee + Kaewonder for their ongoing crate digging series entitled Cratery. With notable highlights including "What It Is" by Ohio Players and a Hodges, James & Smith rendition of "(I Who Have) Nothing", the latest edition, Cratery Cinqo, serves up an ample supply of dub, disco, reggae, soul, and more.

"Sometimes not listening to your joints can be as fruitful as listening to them.” – ARCEE

Download: Cratery Cinqo by Arcee + Kaewonder

Visit The Real Frequency and get caught up on past Cratery mixes.

Tracklist after the break!

“Summer Fusion” Mix By DJ Ian Head (Download)

June 8, 2009

I may have mentioned before that DJ Ian Head’s periodic emails are one the few that I look forward to each month. Never wasteful or overly self-promoting, Ian Head consistently delivers a tasteful, quality mix highlighted by sincere and insightful "liner notes". In other words… mixes created for music lovers by a music lover. "These … Read more

Keys N Krates – The Live Re-Mixes Vol. 1 (Download)

June 5, 2009

Live remix pros Keys N Krates deliver a collection of mp3 audio featuring their unique brand of live remixes. All Night Long 1. The Longest Night 2. C.E.O. 3. One In A Milli 4. City of Awards Download: Keys N Krates – The Live Re-Mixes Vol. 1

DJ Spinna “The Recall” Mixtape (Download)

August 23, 2009June 3, 2009

DJ Spinna drops The Recall mixtape which features over 30 tracks and offers a taste of the valuable production work he’s contributed over the years. An essential download for anyone who takes production seriously, DJ Spinna’s The Recall highlights a successful career spanning nearly 15 years.

Download – The Recall by DJ Spinna

Tracklist and back cover after the jump!

Oddisee – Odd Summer Instrumental EP (Download)

January 19, 2010May 29, 2009

DC producer Oddisee drops an essential instrumental collection. The Odd Summer EP features seven instrumentals along with the bonus vocal track “That Day” featuring Muhsinah. Download: Odd Summer EP by Oddisee [respect to Put Me On It]

How To Submit Material To Crate Kings

May 26, 2009May 25, 2009

What’s the best way to submit your music/project to Crate Kings? Simple… send it over! Large or small, we don’t discriminate among producer reputations. As a matter of fact, since our goal is to offer exposure, we prefer to highlight lesser known producers. Since all submitted items are given an equal chance, just make sure … Read more

Damu The Fudgemunk – Same Beat Project (Download)

May 20, 2009May 20, 2009

Damu The Fudgemunk continues to delivers cohesive digital music/video packages for those who need to hear and see quality production.

Featuring artwork designed by Joe Buck, Damu’s latest freebie download, the Same Beat Project, consists of 3 audio tracks and two video freestyle sessions.

Download via Bandcamp or Mediafire.

Visit Damu on Wonkabeats for complete details.

Back cover after the break!