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Just watch. The track is pretty good too.


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2.05.2010

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You need this... (download)



True story:
About a month ago I was in the zone doing some design work and the mix playing really caught my attention. I look at my iTunes and it turns out it's one of my own mixes! Back when people actually bought and sold mix CDs I sold a bunch of these. Now in this new age of piracy and free music I want you to have it. Actually, I'll be posting all of my older mixes up here for free downloads soon..for now you can listen to some of them in the player on the main page.

Make sure to click on that big 'download' button to get more free mixes from me- The Record Player

You can also download this mix from the Sundae party's website >>HERE<<

1.7.Sun (©2006)








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5.24.2009

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Weird video of the week

Hands down this wins for this weeks' weird video. Not because everything is made of Legos (that's pretty average these days). No, it's because they moved all the trees to set up their rave! You can't just move trees that easily...it's a difficult and time consuming process. Also, the cops have a medieval cannon!?

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5.10.2009

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We're Through

If you didn't get it, you NEED the James Pants album in your life!! I'm a sucker for mid-eighties boogie/disco and for smooth r&b and tough electro. This album's got it all and then some. He's also an interesting DJ...if you get the chance to hear one of his mixes, pay attention.

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2.26.2009

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Quantic (WIll Holland)

Chances are you've heard at least something either produced or remixed by Quantic at some point in the last 8 years even if you have no idea who he is. This is because the man behind Quantic, WIll Holland, is nothing short of a musical prodigy in the modern sense of the word. He is one of the most prolific people in modern music and covers a wide range of styles from raw funk, house, trip-hop, broken beat, reggae, hip-hop, latin, jazz and afro beat. Since 2001 he has released over 20 albums and singles, has done dozens of remixes and still finds time to DJ and even did a rare funk compilation a few years back. To put it bluntly, he is nothing short of amazing and has been a major force in the underground music scene since releasing his first album 'The 5th Exotic' on Tru Thoughts.

Learn more and buy direct here>> Quantic

These videos are only a very small taste of what he and QSO is about. Enjoy!





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posted by the Record Player @ 7:57 PM 0 Comments Links to this post

Synthesize

Really dope video from a live visual performance by Simian Mobile Disco, directed by Kate Moross & Alex Sushon. Simple and effective. If you like flashing lights and circles, this is the perfect video for you.

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2.13.2009

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I Want Your Soul

Now in the last post we saw one extreme of this new generation of house/techno..but we also have the " Ol' Heads " to consider. Dudes like Armand Van Helden can get away with doing some retro hip-hop shit because he IS hip-hop. Sure, he's made his money in the house scene but real heads know, he was a dope hip-hop producer first. I guess that's why a lot of his tracks have that edge to them. This dude has been one of the most consistent and prolific producers in the last 20 years. DON"T SLEEP! This first video came out last year I believe and is pretty dope. I gotta admit though, I rarely played the original...the Jesse Rose remix just bangs harder and worked better on the dance floor.



However, I still play this next track out every-so-often and it STILL gets people moving even if they've never heard it (I know that's hard to believe...). Bonified classic in every sense of the word. Any respectable DJ playing disco should know the sample instantly. The raw edit of this track is crazy too.



Here's a bonus.. If you're a "DJ" and don't own the song that was sampled for this on vinyl you should just quit! hahaha..

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1.30.2009

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La La Land

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1.09.2009

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December '08 practice session pt.1 (© December 2008)








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1.08.2009

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The Juan Maclean- Give Me Every Little Thing

I love how in the beginning you think the two dudes are some gay lovers and by then the dude goes from getting it ON with some hot black girl and then gets into some weird wire-frame virtual sex. Check out the Cajmere remix too..

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1.05.2009

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Yes, we can..

Here's some songs that came to mind when Barack Obama got elected and I posted his speech from Chicago here. I was just reading about him in the Person Of the Year issue of Time and it reminded me to post these songs. It's always amazing to me how some songs with political or social messages can always remain current and relevant. This post could really go on and on and on....there is sooooo much good music to choose from for this. Keep in mind that this is just a handful of hundreds of songs I could put here. Enjoy!

This is one of my favorite songs by great Curtis Mayfield. His genius is felt in the way the arrangement and feeling of the music complements the lyrics perfectly. One of the best songs ever made in my opinion which is why it's at the top of this list.
Curtis Mayfield "Move On Up"









I don't know any other material from Steve Parks but I'm sure it's good based on this tune. This is been in heavy rotation in my collection for years now and I'd like to share it with more people.
Steve Parks "Movin' In The Right Direction"









Another one of my favorite songs of all-time. This never goes out of style and has been remixed and remade several times in recent years. Still, the original is always my favorite and blends well with the Movin' In The Right Direction (mentioned above).
Cymande "Brothers On The Slide"









This is some obscure soul/disco track by Heem The Music Monsters from the mid '70s. Thanks to Jazzman Records for re-issuing this gem.
Heem The Music Monsters "Wake Up People"









I've been playing this track a lot since I bought it. One of my favorite 12"s in the past 5 years by far. I own the original 12" also but this just seems to work better. This re-edit by Samuri 7 keeps all the important pieces of the original in-tact and just puts a little modern twist on it to make it more workable on a 21st century dance floor. This track KILLED when I played at Back 2 Basics a few months back. As Norman Jay might say "epic"! haha..
Willie Hutch "Brothers Gonna Work It Out (Samuri 7 rework)"









This is a track from the "one of the best albums I'm glad I bought but don't get to play enough" category. (yes, that's a real category for real DJs/collectors..heads know the deal..) It's produced by Blaze..do I really need to say anymore. But DAAAAM! This cut really hits a nerve with me and even without some live band, this still has more soul than a lot of new 'afro-soul' groups coming out. This is an old formula for Blaze though...their "25 Years Hence" album in the early '90s was also amazing. (I still need that on vinyl..*hint*)
Blaze presents: James Toney Jr. Project "Revolution Poem"









Next is another modern banger from the Ubiquity label. So, you know it's flavour. This was one of the standout tracks from the HVW8 Presents: compilation. Unfortunately the compilation as a whole was lack-luster but there were some really solid tracks that made it worth buying. This is one of them. This was also on John Arnold's "Style & Pattern" album. Vocals by Paul Randolph, who seems to be everywhere!
John Arnold f/ Paul Randolph "Rise Up"









This next track is kind of an underground classic now. Only a few years old, it's become a staple in many DJs sets. Nice remake of a classic Billy Paul tune. At the right moment, this can still work the crowd in even a full room of people that don't even know who Steve Spacek or J Dilla are! That's how dope Dilla is/was...R.I.P.
Steve Spacek "Let The Dollar Circulate"









Ok, and finally a tune that everybody in America above the age of 4 has probably heard at least a few times in their life. There's just something about this song that never get's old. It's catchy and not too rock, not too soul but is well written with a positive message. There's something to be said for songs that are played in supermarkets and clubs 3 decades later. Essential for all humans to own this song..some people could really benefit from really listening to the lyrics. I think this song really hits home with people that work their asses off to barely survive in this country.
Robert Palmer "Every Kind Of People"







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12.30.2008

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Breakfast



Nothing like some good ol' sleazy house music to get your day started! This has been out for a while but still worthy of posting.

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11.16.2008

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I don't know why

Ok, I know you're probably thinking "Dude, what's up with this gay-ass Euro-Pop bullshit!?" I don't know...for some reason I'm feeling this track. Although, luckily for you, you'll probably never hear me play it out. I'm waaaaaay outside of the loop for getting bookings in the 'hipster' scene.

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10.26.2008

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Future Shock 086 (download)

Future Shock 086 is one of the parties DJ Skipmode (ill!) does. It's a monthly party that takes place at The Kyber here in Philly. I've rocked this party with Skipmode on several occasions and although the money is short it's still one of my favorite parties to play. Everything from hip-hop, classic and underground '80s dance trax, funk and even current 'hipster' tunes. This is the only party where I get to play some of my weird punk/disco/house/rock tunes and people love it. This past month was pretty slow at the gate but everybody there was on the dance floor gettin' it in. Here's a sample from the last hour of the night (sorry about the recording quality...it sounded right in the club and that's more important than the recording. enjoy!








Live from Future Shock 086 (July 2008, end of night snippet)
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I'm covering for Skipmode this month too....bring your stankin' ass out! It's free, there's cheap beer (only $1 until 11!!) and the music is on point.

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8.02.2008

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New download: Live at Adidas Originals

Here's the first part of a session from the Adidas Originals store here in Philly. It's always weird to play these transient kinds of gigs but also a lot of fun since it's like spinning for several micro parties within the course of the set. It's too bad I didn't get a recording of my set from the Armani Exchange in-store I did a few months back. It was a weird day but the set was really good...isn't that always the case though- you play a great set and it's all just a memory. That is part of the beauty in the artform though...it can be either temporary or permanent. Basically DJing is the equivalent to graffiti. Yeah, aural graffiti. Ok, time for bed.









Live from Adidas Originals in Philly (September 22, 2007 pt.1)
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7.28.2008

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