Despite the fact that these songs are from two different decades, the interpretations of each of these songs offer up a snapshot of what life is like for many Americans living through poverty and oppression. The idea of blending the two together as an homage to both pieces of art, felt right and fit so perfectly.

I'm not the most talented DJ/producer so I would encourage anybody to give this a shot and try a blend of their own. Perhaps there were a few elements I may have missed or things I could have done differently. I just think these two songs belong together and the fact that they're decades apart in age, should indicate that change is desperately needed.

Childish Gambino x Grandmaster Flash/Furious 5 - This Is America x The Message (Boitano Blend)

The name's Bryan but people have taken a liking to calling me 'Boitano'. I'm the Music Director/Assistant Program Director of The Zone @ 91-3 in Victoria.

You know what technology I miss? Dual tape deck players. When I was about 11 or 12, my favourite thing in the world was to make mixtapes. I first started doing it because I found it really annoying to be listening to my Sony Walkman and having to unclip it from my belt anytime I wanted to swap out my Coolio tape with my Bone Thugs-N-Harmony tape. Fast-forward about 16 years later and here I am doing the same old thing with newer technology (and less Cross-Colour brand clothing). 

I love making mixes for myself and friends and putting all my favorite tracks together. And so the Modern Rock Mixtape was born. This is a mix of some of my favorite songs and remixes I've come across. Songs that have made it difficult for me to sit still. 

Now, do I consider myself the best DJ in Victoria?? Not...even...close. But, I do know my way around a couple record players and a mixer. Thus, these tools have enabled me to present you with some of my favorite modern rock tracks.

Warning: The following audio stream may contain tracks that will cause you to shake what your mother gave you. Listener discretion is advised.

Boitano913

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