West Coast vs Memphis

And now for our next trick.... we dipped into the Stax catalog for a Memphis Funk-flavored remix of one our favorite West Coast Gangster Rap tracks. A  horn-heavy affair with a big drum break and bassline. The perfect soundtrack for winding down your Summer!

This song will support the Chicago West Community Music Center whose mission is "to harness the creative potential of individuals through education and to inspire artistic and cultural expression in such a way that helps foster positive relationships across neighborhood lines." We encourage you to visit their site to learn more about how the Center uses Music to inspire Chicago Youth in under-served neighborhoods.

How it will work: The 1st week of this song's release, when purchasing via Bandcamp, if you *pay more* that money will be considered your donation. If you only pay the base rate, we will contribute 50% of your purchase to CWCMC. If you'd like to give more than what this system allows or want to support the Center directly, go to www.cwcmc.org !!

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Altered Tapes - The Breakdown (+ Instrumental)

Chill Bro, Power Up 🥊☝️

Many of you may be familiar with the legend of this song, how it pitted a small indie label (Wild Pitch) against the BMG behemoth, and opened doors for Sampling / Remixes. Most likely, you're more familiar with Snap's version than Chill Rob's and this is a problem we'd like to fix. We're hardcore Flava Unit / 45 King fans over here, so our idea with this remix was to create a version focused on Chill Rob that will hopefully make you forget about Snap completely. We built this around a bell-less drum break that we all know and love and turned up the energy a few notches for a Moombahton/ Jazz Dance / B-Boy killer. Includes a hookless, but horny instrumental as well as a version with hook. It's getting kinda hectic!

This song will support the Chicago West Community Music Center whose mission is "to harness the creative potential of individuals through education and to inspire artistic and cultural expression in such a way that helps foster positive relationships across neighborhood lines." We encourage you to visit their site to learn more about how the Center uses Music to inspire Chicago Youth in under-served neighborhoods.

How it will work: The 1st week of this song's release, when purchasing via Bandcamp, if you *pay more* that money will be considered your donation. If you only pay the base rate, we will contribute 50% of your purchase to CWCMC. If you'd like to give more than what this system allows or want to support the Center directly, go to www.cwcmc.org !!

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Altered Tapes - Let The Power Flow MAXI SINGLE

For this next remix, we flipped a classic cut from "21 and Over" and took it into Boombap / Dancehall territory - with a little homage to Biz Markie in there to push it over the top. E Swift's production on the original track was already top-notch, but we think there's just enough extra flavor here to keep the dancefloors heated / trunks rattling. Enjoy!

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Tha Alkaholiks - Likwit (Altered Tapes Remix) + Instrumental

MIXES

We're back with our annual foray into the depths of the Wu-Tang catalog! This one has been brewing for a minute. We tried using a half dozen different drum breaks before we settled on the final monster. Overall, this is a more stripped down Altering. Just a big ol drum break, a heavy bassline, and blaring horn chops. Enjoy!

This song will support the Chicago West Community Music Center whose mission is "to harness the creative potential of individuals through education and to inspire artistic and cultural expression in such a way that helps foster positive relationships across neighborhood lines." We encourage you to visit their site to learn more about how the Center uses Music to inspire Chicago Youth in under-served neighborhoods.

How it will work: The 1st week of this song's release, when purchasing via Bandcamp, if you *pay more* that money will be considered your donation. If you only pay the base rate, we will contribute 50% of your purchase to CWCMC. If you'd like to give more than what this system allows or want to support the Center directly, go to www.cwcmc.org !!

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Mastered by: A-Dub
Mixed by: Maker
Artwork by: TREW

Altered Tapes - Pinqy Ring Schitt (Instrumental)

Altered Tapes - Pinqy Ring Schitt

Tha Alkaholiks - Likwit (Altered Tapes Remix Instrumental)

Tha Alkaholiks - Likwit (Altered Tapes Remix)

An Ode to the Classic / Reworked with a Latin Swing. 

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Eric B & Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (Altered Tapes Rework)

Dub Version. An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor

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The Pharcyde - Passin' Me By Dub (Altered Tapes Remix)

An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor.

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The Pharcyde - Passin' Me By (Altered Tapes Remix)

Let the tigers loose... An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor.

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Deee-Lite  - Groove Is In The Heart (Altered Tapes Rework)

Puba of the Styles... An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor.

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Digable Planets - Rebirth Of Slick (Altered Tapes Rework)

Bossa Nova meets House meets Drum & Bass. An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor

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De La Soul - Breakadawn (Altered Tapes Rework)

James Brown / The JB's vs DITC with a dash of Cumbia. An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor.

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Showbiz & AG - Soul Clap (Altered Tapes Rework)

Exclusive stems remix of this Stax Soul Classic. An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor

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The Emotions - Blind Alley (Altered Tapes Remix)

Big Daddy Kane - Ain't No Half Steppin' (Phoreyz & Brisk Multramix)

The Emotions - Blind Alley (Altered Tapes Remix) Instrumental

Altered Tapes at Taste of Randolph (June 2014)

Biz Markie's "Spring Again" gets a modern soul / dub disco flip. An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor.

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Biz Markie - Spring Again (Altered Tapes Rework)

The Beatnuts Hip-Hop anthem "Watch Out Now" gets a high energy work-over, just in time for our North Coast Festival performances over Labor Day Weekend! An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor.

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The Beatnuts - Watch Out Now (Altered Tapes Rework)

We took this 90s Alternative Hip-Hop classic into the House-y Stepper's realm, hope you enjoy! An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor.

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Arrested Development - People Everyday (Altered Tapes Rework)

Pharcyde + Dilla get the treatment on AT 011. More of a remix than a rework this time around. We upped the tempo, added drums, and more Samba flavor. An Ode To the Classics / Reworked for the Dance Floor.

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Pharcyde - Runnin' (Altered Tapes Remix)

Released in conjunction with our friends over at @soundwaveskpfk, behold  our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY mix! Thanks to all of you for the support, listens, likes, plays, and shares over the past 12 months!! We have a big 2015 planned and are looking forward to rocking with all you for another year!

TRACKLIST:
Tate LaRock + Troublemaker - High Five (Live)
Q-Tip & Eddie Kendricks - Vivrant Thing (Redmo's Change Rework)
Jurassic 5 x Average White Band - Golden Work (Monophonic Refix)
Gap Band - Outstanding (King Most Redirection) x Banda Westfalica - Carimbo (Chong X Remix)
Arrested Development - Everyday People (Altered Tapes Rework)
Nico Gomez - La Lupita (Bosq's Whiskey Barons Rework)
Claudia - Ana (Libra Discotheque Edit)
Captain Planet (feat. Chico Mann) - Un Poquito Mas
Personal Life - There's A Time For Everything (Young Pulse Remix)
Robin S - Show Me Love (Tough Love Remix)
Titeknots - Down The Drain
Bosq - Movin' On
Michael Jackson - Off The Wall (Phoreyz Remix)

Peep the full Soundwaves Radio episode here >> http://bit.ly/atwaves. Includes a live performance by @inglewoodsir + DJ Seano.

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Altered Tapes - 1 Year Anniversary Mix (FOLLOW TO DOWNLOAD)

Your boys are back with a vengeance. Hopefully y'all kept bouncing. After a big ol' pause in our drop schedule we've cooked up another dancefloor blazer  :) On this homage to ATCQ, Dilla, Can, and The Maestro, we connected with the one King Most for an up-tempo flip of Q-Tip's sole Top 40 hit.

Altered Tapes x King Most - I Wanna Vivrant Thing (The Maestro Remix)

Behold... Our new EP of Notorious B.I.G. reworks. If you enjoyed our take on the Biggie's classic 'Hypnotize' then it's time to dig into these other tracks!

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Produced + Reworked by Altered Tapes
Recorded at #SPALIFE Chicago, IL
Mastered at TurnUp Mastering Chicago, IL

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Notorious BIG - Hypnotize (Altered Tapes Rework)

Behold... Our new EP of Notorious B.I.G. reworks. If you enjoyed our take on the Biggie's classic 'Hypnotize' then it's time to dig into these other tracks!

Download NOW! @ http://alteredtapes.bandcamp.com

Produced + Reworked by Altered Tapes
Recorded at #SPALIFE Chicago, IL
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Notorious BIG - Warning (Altered Tapes Rework) Clean

Notorious BIG - Warning (Altered Tapes Rework)

** In celebration of us hitting #5 on the CMJ Hip Hop charts (& #15 on the RPM charts), FREE MUSIC! **

A 121bpm House flip of our Pharcyde "Runnin" remix. This was something we usually only played in our live sets, but enough of you asked about it so here's a download! Shades of classic Chicago House over all this one...

Thanks to all the DJs playing our reworks and remixes. Let's take it to the top... Just click the 'Follow to Download' link above for a 320kbps mp3! 

(**Disclaimer: By all means unfollow us after you get the free music but we hope if you actually enjoy what you hear, wanting to stay connected will be a no-brainer!)

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The Pharcyde - ReRunnin (Altered Tapes Uptempo Remix

NEW MIX from The Tapes... The folks over at Abstract Science Radio invited us to do a mix for their show / podcast, and what we turned in is essentially a condensed version of our Taste of Randolph & Mole de Mayo festival sets from earlier this Summer.  All sorts of global bass, house-y goodness, & bboy cuts. You know how we do it... Enjoy!

TRACKLIST:
Chuckie & ChildsPlay - Big Tune feat. Natel
Barrington Levy - Here I Come (Live) (ELMAYONESA Remix)
Castro - Castro - Bam Bam (Caio Zucco Edit)
Mr. Vegas - Heads High (Mozes x Kid Kobra Remix)
The Meters - Hand Clapping Song (Tropkillaz Edit)
Busta Rhymes - Touch It (Son Of Kick Remix)
Raka Dun - No Tan Listo
Schlachthofbronx x Sabo x Nadastrom - Negra Linda
Uproot Andy - Barrioteca
Codes - World Rulin'
Bajofondo - Pide Piso (GTA Remix)
Brassroots - Good Life
Knee Deep - Nassau Rules
Ray Baretto - Indestructable (Diesler Mix)
Onephatdeva - Bad Habit (M.C.A Raregroove Regroove)

Be sure to tune into the Abstract Science show every Thursday 10pm at http://wluw.org for the drop! And peep their archives over at http://abstractscience.net

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Altered Tapes - Abstract Science / WLUW 88.7 (Summer '15 Mix)

NEW MIX from The Tapes... In celebration of the coming Eclipse, the end of Summer, and our North Coast Music Festival set, we decided to drop this Summer Vibes quick-hitter. All sorts of trappy tunes, head-nodders, b-boy jams, and house goodness. You know the drill... Enjoy!

TRACKLIST:
Austin Lebron - Manos Pa'rriba
Outkast - SpottieOttieTrapaliscious (HugLife Remix)
Brasstracks - Say U Won't
Stylust Beats & Of the Trees & Perkulat0r - Raindrops
Orijanus - 6
Stro Elliot - The Summer Love Song
Kabanjak - The Hypnotic
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Jungle Fever
Maker - Orpheus
Jim Sharp - Make A Livin Break
Featurecast - Classic Party Banger
DJ Prime vs James Brown - Clap Ur Hands
A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation (T4PES x Nick AM edit)
Pomo - Blue Soda, Pt. 1
Cashmere Cat - Kiss Kiss (Pat Lok Allerg-Edit)
Hardrive - Deep Inside (Vandalized Edit)
Salva - Obsession (feat. B. Bravo)

Summer 2017

Summer 2017 Mix (Total Eclipse Music)

We finally dove into the Wu-Tang catalog and may have created a new genre in the process lol! Pulling inspiration from Raekwon's debut "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" and the myriad Soul samples RZA uses, we flipped 'Criminology' into an 808-laden, B-Boy Trap banger. Enjoy!

Raekwon - Criminology (Altered Tapes Rework)

In celebration of the upcoming DRE DAY Chicago 10 year anniversary, we dove into the Doctor's catalog, tapping into one his most recognizable songs. 'G-Thang' leans heavily on Leon Haywood's 70s slow burn classic 'I Wanna Do Something Freaky To You,' and we flipped it into a Moombah / Reggae / Breakbeat banger! Enjoy!

Dr Dre - Nuthin But A G Thang (Altered Tapes Rework)

We've always debated reworking this track because it's such a revered golden era anthem, and we didn't want to ruin a classic! But in the usual Altered Tapes fashion, we've kept true to the original, especially it's bass line and massive drums. The end result is an uptempo breakbeat heater with shades of psychedelic and soul jazz. An instrumental version is also available, as well as a Drumapella DJ tool (if you purchase the whole MAXI SINGLE package).

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Pete Rock & CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over You (Altered Tapes Rework)

Of the many standout tracks on Ghostface Killah's classic 'Supreme Clientele,' "Cherchez La Ghost" is one we've always wanted to flip, and hopefully you enjoy this as much we did making it! Breakbeat-heavy B-Boy funk banger for your dancing pleasure.

Catch us 7/6 at the MID playing alongside a host of locals artists, opening up for Ghostface! Tickets available here: fanlink.to/GHFMID18

Ghostface Killah - Cherchez Le Ghost (Altered Tapes Rework)

An ode to Chicago(ans). Common, Kanye, & Ahmad Jamal. Uptempo breakbeat-heavy flip of 'They Say' from Common's early 00's classic album 'Be.' With all the extra Altered flavorings you know and love! #keepbouncing

They Said

Altered Tapes - They Said (An Ode to Chicago)

Do you really want to party?

Back with another dancefloor burner! We kept the vibe of Busta's minimal slow roll classic, but upped the tempo and wrapped it with chunky b-boy drum break for extra bounce. And just for fun, the maxi-single includes an instrumental too! #keepbouncing

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Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See (Altered Tapes Remix)

TIGER STYLE 🐯👐

We took another shot at the Wu-Tang catalog, this time dipping into the "36 Chambers" album. When we learned that the main sample for this was from a beloved Children's cartoon, we had to Alter it! Keeping fairly true to the original Wu version, but with some Cumbia / Dancehall flairs to keep your dancefloors moving! #keepbouncing

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Design by: RTST

Wu​-​Tang Clan - Wu​-​Tang Clan Ain't Nuthin to F Wit (Altered Tapes Remix)

Even though 17 years have passed since the release of Queen Latifah's "U.N.I.T.Y.", not much has changed in the World. There's still much more work to be done and we'd like to use our voice to contribute when possible. So for our 2020 digital releases, proceeds will be donated to different community-based charities / social programs in Chicago.

This song will support the Chicago West Community Music Center whose mission is "to harness the creative potential of individuals through education and to inspire artistic and cultural expression in such a way that helps foster positive relationships across neighborhood lines." We encourage you to visit their site to learn more about how the Center uses Music to inspire Chicago Youth in under-served neighborhoods.

How it will work: The 1st week of this song's release, when purchasing via Bandcamp, if you *pay more* that money will be considered your donation. If you only pay the base rate, we will contribute 50% of your purchase to CWCMC. If you'd like to give more than what this system allows or want to support the Center directly, go to https://www.cwcmc.org/ !!

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Art by: RTST

Queen Latifah - U.N.I.T.Y. (Altered Tapes Remix)

Altered Tapes - The Breakdown

West Coast vs Memphis

And now for our next trick.... we dipped into the Stax catalog for a Memphis Funk-flavored remix of one our favorite West Coast Gangster Rap tracks. A horn-heavy affair with a big drum break and bassline. The perfect soundtrack for winding down your Summer!

This song will support the Chicago West Community Music Center whose mission is "to harness the creative potential of individuals through education and to inspire artistic and cultural expression in such a way that helps foster positive relationships across neighborhood lines." We encourage you to visit their site to learn more about how the Center uses Music to inspire Chicago Youth in under-served neighborhoods.

How it will work: The 1st week of this song's release, when purchasing via Bandcamp, if you *pay more* that money will be considered your donation. If you only pay the base rate, we will contribute 50% of your purchase to CWCMC. If you'd like to give more than what this system allows or want to support the Center directly, go to www.cwcmc.org !!

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Altered Tapes - The Breakdown (Instrumental)

Chill Bro, Power Up 🥊☝️

Many of you may be familiar with the legend of this song, how it pitted a small indie label (Wild Pitch) against the BMG behemoth, and opened doors for Sampling / Remixes. Most likely, you're more familiar with Snap's version than Chill Rob's and this is a problem we'd like to fix. We're hardcore Flava Unit / 45 King fans over here, so our idea with this remix was to create a version focused on Chill Rob that will hopefully make you forget about Snap completely. We built this around a bell-less drum break that we all know and love and turned up the energy a few notches for a Moombahton/ Jazz Dance / B-Boy killer. Includes a hookless, but horny instrumental as well as a version with hook. It's getting kinda hectic!

Altered Tapes - Let the Power Flow (Instrumental w/ Hook)

Altered Tapes - Let the Power Flow (Horny Instrumental)

Altered Tapes - Let the Power Flow

"What if Bun B walked onto the stage?"

The idea for this EP was conceived during Khruangbin's Pitchfork Festival '19 set and we've been working on it at a syrupy-slow pace ever since. Crafted using acapellas from Houston/P.A.'s finest MCs and our favorite Khruangbin beats to create an album we wish existed. Hope you enjoy it! There's already talk of a Vol.2 :) Let us know what you think!

Khruangbin X Bun B - Draped Up (Altered Tapes Remix)

Khruangbin X Scarface, Z - Ro, Bun B - Snitch Figga (Altered Tapes Remix)

Khruangbin X UGK, Outkast - International Player's Anthem (Altered Tapes Remix)

Khruangbin X Pimp C, Lil Keke, P.O.P. - Knocking Doors Down (Altered Tapes Remix)

Keep Bouncing.

Drawing inspiration from decades of Funk, Latin, Jazz and Hip-Hop music, Altered Tapes remixes / re-edits / reworks the classics. Extracting their basic elements and then reconstructing into dance floor bangers.

The production / DJ duo consists of Maker & DJ Trew. Fueled by a passion for crate digging, original breaks, and timeless music, the overall concept of the project is to elevate the art of the remix to unexplored levels. Their creations remain true to the original artists & songs, while at the same time becoming completely new compositions.

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