Dubbel Dutch has put his hand to yet another remix of an RnB hit, this time melding the young Mishon’s ‘Excuse Me Mama’ with a dancehall/reggaeton inspired beat. While you’re at it, check out the latest uploads onto Dubbel Dutch’s soundcloud. Watch out for Dubbel Dutch’s next Mixpak release coming soon.
Boomshots’ Rob Kenner interviewed Mixpak artist Popcaan for Complex Magazine, delving into his relationship with Kartel, the Gaza/Gully war, Clarks, raving and more.
Head here to read the full interview and watch out for more Popcaan/Mixpak coming soon.
This month’s Mixpak Chart is chosen by Brighton producer Murlo, known for his high-tempo roadmixes and knockin’ tropical productions. We asked him for his current top ten and, not surprisingly, it’s filled with soca, dancehall and brand new bass-filled tracks.
1. Rudy ft. Machel Montano – Whip It (Remix)
Monster track form Rudy and Machel. This has been a staple track in my sets for months, amazing production.
2. The Phantom – Gothic
Just a beautiful track. Vinyl released 16th Jan.
3.Kerwin Du Bois – Bacchanalist
Another important soca tune for 2012, from Precision Productions, the guys behind this year’s Redbull Riddim and last year’s groovy soca monarch winner, Kes and the band – Wotless. Domination!
4. Walter Ego – Fruit Punch
Sheffield fire from the man who produced my favourite grime tune of last year “Calm Down”. This is forthcoming on Unknown to the Unknown in the near future so keep an eye out.
5. Warrior One – Fyah ft. Ayah Marar
Always been a fan of Warrior One’s stuff, this recent release pushes things ahead with some nice 140 jungle, watch for King Pigeon this year!
6. Shurwayne Winchester – Wining Addiction
Big Soca release for 2012, I think Shurwayne has got some heat this year so it’s a name you’re gonna see a lot.
7. NKC – Err’thing (ripped from Rinse FM)
New forthcoming fire from London producer NKC, some great influences in this track, it tears up the dance ERR’YTIME! (i’ll get my coat)
8. Sinjin Hawke – The Ballad of Martyn Bootyspoon
This guy’s whole release is great, this track stands out, I’ve got a thing for ballads.
9. T.O.K – Yardie
The award for the shortest time between a track starting and it needing to be pulled up goes to this.
10. Busy Signal – Bounce
I fully rate what Equinoxx are doing with dancehall music, this riddim isn’t an exception.
It’s no secret that Wiley is into his bashment (we’re still sitting on the edge of our seats waiting patiently for Showa Step to drop), but here comes the confirmation it’s here to stay. This brand new dancehall riddim sees Wiley taking his inspiration from Tenor Saw’s classic ‘No Work On A Sunday’. Fellow UK MC Maxwell D also jumps on the riddim, taking his cue from ‘Pirate’s Anthem’. Here’s to hoping there’s more of this in 2012.
Wiley – Nah Kill Pon A Sunday
London’s Unknown Soulja has just turned this one in for Musikal, a one-hour mix that chimes some nice bells with Mixpak loves: UK Garage, jackin’ house, Baltimore club, brand new dancehall and even some Dre Skull. Watch out for his own productions in there too, doubtless we’ll be seeing more of him soon.
Tracklist after the jump.
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JA producer TJ, responsible for big riddims like Snapback and Bottle Party this year, not to mention Unfinished Business and Show Off from way back, has just dropped his latest: Smudge. This one is a nice slice of island pop, featuring voicings from Demarco, Laden, Bugle and this from Popcaan, ‘Party Shot’, another on-point party tune from the ‘Raving king’:
Today sees a brand new collaboration between Mixpak and NYC dancehall stalwart, Max Glazer, of Federation Sound. Max will be contributing regularly to the Mixpak blog and this month his offering is an introduction to what’s rocking their soundsystems at Federation right now. Take it away Max:
Collie Buddz – Too Watchy [Upsetta Records]
“Too watchy” is basically just a perfect one drop song. Collie Buddz has been consistently making great music since he debuted with “Come Around”. Sometimes people have been taking notice, sometimes they haven’t but he has kept the quality control that is mostly missing in dancehall. No matter how many I times I play this I am still not sick of hearing it… Pull up again!
Mixpak 025 is brought to you by DJ Ayres, founder of legendary NYC hip-hop party The Rub, that sees its 10th anniversary next year. Alongside his worldwide DJ gigs and presenting a radio show on Brooklyn Radio (and now on Scion A/V too), Ayres is responsible for a heap of official and unoffical party-smashing remixes in a huge range of genres, from ‘Pro Nails’ to ‘Move on Up’ to his latest remix of Max Glazer’s Flatlands riddim. For Hip Hop heads, The Rub’s History of Hip Hop podcasts are unmissable, just as his T&A Breaks LP is for B-More fans.
Alongside Tittsworth, Ayres also heads up T&A Records, the label that counts Dave Nada’s ‘Moombahton’ EP, TNT’s ‘Hot Gyal’ and Munchi’s ‘Murda Sound’ amongst its 28 releases. His versatility as a collector and selector is only further exemplified by his exclusive Mixpak FM mix, which runs seamlessly through Dancehall, Jungle, Moombahton, Funky and even a few Mixpak releases. Ring the alarm.
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