In it's original release, the now-classic (and still bumping as f**k) mixtape Couche Tard pulled together elements from all over the place -- an untouchable generational and cultural crossbreed mixing tracks from Spank Rock with comedy drops, jazz, reggae, disco, funk, breakdance and even doo-wop, the crew of Xxxchange, Devlin and Darko completely outdid themselves. Continue Reading...
I was really impressed with this nicely mashed-up tribute to Nate Dogg (who sadly passed away this week at the age of 41) put together by Richard The Third. Putting together "I Got Love" with the new Burial, Four Tet and Thom Yorke track "Ego", I think it speaks for itself. Nate Dogg, you were the master of the G-Funk era, and like this picture says: It Aint a Hit Unless Nate Dogg Sings On It.
Rest in Peace, Nate.
A new teaser-track which features Michael Jackson singing over a J. Dilla beat appeared yesterday (courtesy of turntablist extraordinaire J. Rocc) on the Stones Throw Records website with a cryptic message --
SHARE MY BED=M.J. & DILLA. TEASER FROM J ROCC.
Share My Bed=M.J. & Dilla 1st track "Player has Butterflies"...wait 4 the rest
The track, by the appropriately named "Dil Jackson", is entitled "Player Has Butterflies". We don't know what "the rest" is, but you can best believe --we're very intrigued after hearing this track. Grab it from the Stones Throw site here. (HT: @Nialler9)
J Dilla x Michael Jackson - ...
Once upon a time there was Senior and Senior was all alone making music. Then came Junior and Junior was making music all alone. Then Junior met Senior and made Junior Senior. They make music that is fun. They make music that is happy. They got everyone to move their feet and feel united. They wanted to get get get to know n-know know you better better , baby. They played festivals and raves and parties and nightclubs and picnics and barbeques and shindigs and afterparties and whatever else you had in mind ...
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