Altered Tapes

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 - Juicy (Altered Tapes Rework)

Notorious BIG - Party & Bullshit (Altered Tapes Rework)

Notorious BIG - Hypnotize (Altered Tapes Rework)

REUP TIME! Let's see how long this one lasts... We took Jamie's track, sprinkled Idris' Disco classic everywhere, upped the tempo, and housed it out. Enjoy!

Peep the original feature on Mass Appeal here ---> bit.ly/ATjamieXX

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Originally Released 8/22/2015
Produced + Reworked by Altered Tapes
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Jaime xx - Loud Places (Altered Tapes Rework)

In celebration of the 5 Foot Assassin we're honored to drop this uptempo re-take on A Tribe Called Quest's classic "Butter." 

R.I.Power Phife Dawg.

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Released 3/21/2017

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Altered Tapes - It's Like Butter

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)

Of the many standout tracks on Ghost'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! Instrumental Version / B-boy flip.

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 La BBoy (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)

We took another shot at the De La Soul catalog, again pulling from their classic 'Buhloone Mindstate' album, for the song "Ego Trip." We took the original Al Hirt sample and flipped if into Dancehall/Breakbeat hitter! #keepbouncing

Altered Tapes - Ego Drip

2 Dope Boyz vs Altered Tapes. We're taking our first shot at the Outkast catalog with a Dancehall-flavored remix of their classic track 'So Fresh, So Clean' from the 'Stankonia' album. Threw in some dashes of the original Joe Simon sample for good measure! #keepbouncing

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Outkast - So Fresh, So Clean (Altered Tapes Remix)

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)

Because it's Summer, somewhere.

One last Altering for 2019! For this remix, we channeled our inner Nile Rodgers & Moodyman for a G-Funk / Disco House-inspired banger to keep your dancefloors and earholes vibin into the new year!

Thanks to everyone for your continued support, we have a grip on-deck for Winter/Spring 2020. Stay tuned! #keepbouncing #alteredtapes

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Altered Tapes - I Wish I Could Dance

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

Mixed by: Zavala
Mastered by: A-Dub
Design by: RTST

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

Back with another Wu Banger! This one has been in the works since 2015, and since then it's been at least 5 different versions with completely different sounds. This final take is centered on a massive drum break and the original "Daytona" sample, and includes a few homages to artists who've sampled "Nautilus" over the years. #mercuryraps

Ghostface Killah - Daytona (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/ !!

Thanks for listening and for supporting,
#keepbouncing

Mixed by: Zavala
Mastered by: A-Dub
Art by: RTST

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

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

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 !!

Thanks for listening and for supporting,
#keepbouncing

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