DJ Center - Feel what I'm feeling (mixtape)

While we're still on that DJ Center (Emil Herscher) buzz we stumbled upon this. An inspirations mixtape with jazz gems from the basement. Originally released as CD 2 of a Giant Step release, it has now gone out of print and Emil decided to put this out here for our listening pleasure. Enjoy!

Tracklist:

Rahsaan's Intro
Like It Is - Yusef Lateef
Death & Resurrection - Ahmad Jamal
La Polomeinding - Roy Haynes
Lower Egypt - Pharoah Sanders
Coltrane - The Descendents of Mike & Phoebe
John Coltrane - Clifford Jordan Quartet
Queen of the Nile - Young Holt Unlimited
Yesterday's Child - Lucky Thompson
Slipping into Darkness - Ramsey Lewis
Tin Tin Deo - The Junior Nance Touch
Celestial Blues - Gary Bartz NTU Troop
Kera's Dance - The Awakening
Sausalito Night's - Kenny Burrell
Oriental Flower - Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison
Love Song - Anthony Williams
Rahsaan's Goodnight

Download: DJ Center - Feel what I'm feeling mixtape

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DJ Center - Everything in time (Remixed)

Just back from a short summer break and this was cooking in our mailbox. DJ Center a.k.a. Emil Herscher is a Brooklyn based DJ and producer who put out his great debut album Everything in time last year (listen here).

Next step is a remix album due for release in October. The album features Beathearts heroes DJ Spinna and Waajeed as well as J.Rawls, DJ OBaH, Sam Champ, Captain Planet, DJ Eleven and others. As a warm-up for the upcoming album Emil will drop a selection of the remixes as free downloads. First up is his Chaka Khan remake You got the love featuring Gretchen Parlato remixed by Sam Champ and Buscrates 16-bit Ensemble. Listen and download it below



As a bonus, here's DJ Center's dope set from the N.Y. release party for the vinyl version of "In a song" of the album.

Download: DJ Center - Live @ Mono+Mono New York (March 2011)

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Beathearts rewind #25: Thelma Houston - You used to hold me so tight (1984)

Found an interview with Idris Elba (a.k.a. Stringer Bell a.k.a. Luther) the other day where he reminded us of this amazing Thelma Houston track. Produced by the masters of late 20th century R&B, Jam & Lewis, this groove has definitely passed the test of time. Check the track below in a Ray K edit.

By the way, if you for some reason haven't checked Idris Elba's in the stunning TV-series The Wire (HBO) or Luther (BBC) you're in for a treat...


Download: Thelma Houston - You used to hold me so tight (Ray K extended edit)

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A Tribe Called Quest - Tribute part 4

Waiting eagerly for an opportunity see the Tribe documentary Beats, Rhymes and Life in Europe we keep recieving these bomb tribute tapes. Starting of with Applejac, M-Rock and J-period, next up is New York DJ/producer Mick Boogie who has teamed up with Undrcrwn for this stunning mixtape.

"A Tribe Called Quest is one of my favorite groups of all time... in any genre of music. After seeing Michael Rapaport's amazing documentary on the group, I felt inspired to put together a mix and this is the end result. This is NOT a greatest hits mix. This mix is for the true Tribe fans only... the die-hards who know every lyric and remember every interlude. I thought it would be cool to basically create the "lost" Tribe album... with all the rare songs, demos, limited-edition remixes, and collaborations you may have missed over the years."

Download here: www.mickboogie.com/excursions/excursions.zip

Tracklist:
1) Excursions Tour Guide Intro
2) Can I Kick It? (Spirit Mix)
3) Check The Rhyme (Mr. Muhammed’s Mix)
4) If The Papes Comes
5) One Two Shit (f/ Busta Rhymes)
6) Wild Hot (f/ Busta Rhymes)
7) Jazz (Re-Recording Mix)
8) Oh My God (Remix)
9) Scenario (7 MC’s Mix)
10) Scenario (Remix)
11) Sh.Fe. MC’s (f/ De La Soul)
12) Mr. Incognito
13) How Ya Want It? (f/ De La Soul & Jungle Brothers)
14) Bonita Applebum (Hootie Mix)
15) That Shit (f/ J Dilla)
16) The Chase (Original Demo Mix)
17) On The Road Again (f/ Jungle Brothers)
18) Midnight 2008
19) Lyrics To Go (Tumblin’ Dice Remix)
20) You Can’t Hold A Torch (f/ Busta Rhymes)
21) ICU (Doin’ It)
22) Description Of A Fool (Groove Armada Remix)
23) Electric Relaxation (Propellerheads Remix)
24) Stressed Out (Raphael Saadiq Mix)
25) Peace, Prosperity and Paper
26) Buggin’ Out (Live)
27) Scenario (De La Soul Demo Mix)

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Stereo MC's - Spring selection mixtape

Just stumbled over this. Not exactly spring in the air but the mix and the selection from UK old school beatmakers Stereo MC's put together is definetley worth putting forward again. While waiting for the upcoming Waajeed genre breaking project, Electric Street Orchestra, this mixtape put us in the right mood. How can you not love a mixtape that combines Riot music and Jamie XX with Bambaataa and Can?

Tracklist:

1.ZEDS DEAD---RUDEBOY ORIGINAL MIX
2.SHE'S LOST CONTROL---JOY DIVISION
3.AFRIKA BAMBAATAA AND THE SOULSONIC FORCE - --BOOTLEG
4.FORGIVE---BURIAL BUFFALO GALS INTRO---MALCOM McLAREN
5.RIOT MUSIC---DONAEO SHY FX RADIO MIX
6.VICKY ANDERSON---THE MESSAGE
7.SING A SIMPLE SONG---SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE (EDIT)
8.I'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU---GIL SCOT HERON/JAMIEXX
9.I MIND---JAMES BLAKE
10.GET WILD---KANO/BOYZ NOIZE
11.BABYLON---CONGOROCK
12.RHIANNON---FLEETWOODMAC
13.WHERE YOU SHOULD BE---SAM FRANK/SKREAM
14.STAY---DAVID BOWIE
15.CAN YOU FEEL IT---ORIGINAL CONCEPT
16.I WANT MORE---CAN
17.WE LIKE TO DANCE AND STEAL THINGS---SPOKES

Download it here: Stereo MC's - Spring selection mixtape

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