This is Turntable manipulation as influenced from years of listening to Shiggar Fraggar sessions(ISP/Rocksteady DJs), Wave Twisters (Qbert), & Phantazmagorea (D-Styles) This track will also be featured on an upcoming mix of mine called "Ascensions To Malevolence." This has a theme which follows the mixtape I mentioned. On this particular track, rhythm & melodic type of turntablism is the point, not a battle driven set. Peep it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGD-wyQb7GU

Ascension Has Failed Me

Dedicated to the memory of Gregory "Mr. MRVL" Tafoya. Descansa en paz, compa...

Marvel at the Essence

DJ SHAKE DOWN - Marvel At The Essence

**I OWN NO RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY** This is a remix I did for fun, for the warm summer months of 2014, leading up to the 20 year anniversary of Biggie's classic album "Ready To Die" I aimed for a sound familiar with the era this song came out, layered multiple loops, and replaced the original hook with a scratch hook, to keep things funky. R.I.P. Biggie 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V558k9Zbj5E

The Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy (Dj ShakeDown Fresh For '14 Remix)

"Ascensions To Malevolence" is a concept mix that tells a Sci-Fi/Horror story, as interpreted through Technic 1200's, using the art of Skratching, Hip Hop beats, and sampling from various films. To put it simply, it is the story of a complex alien race who visits Earth, leaves, and accidentally leaves behind an alien virus, which reanimates Human beings into walking corpses, who in turn transform into homicidal maniacs. Get the full summary of this story here: http://correcttechnics.blogspot.com/2014/10/dj-shakedown-ascensions-to-malevolence.html COVER ART BY: Shock926 TNR Crew  sebvel1991@gmail.com  
TRACK LISTING
1. Dj Shadow - Transmission 3
2. TEWZ - A Message To The People Of Earth
3. Dj Wally - Medicinal Purposes (skratching/sampling by Shakedown)
4. Dj Krush - Toki No Tabiji (Journey Of Time) LOOP (skratches by Shakedown)
5. XXYYXX - DMT (skratches/sampling by Shakedown)
6. The Opus - Mind Surfas (skratches/sampling by Shakedown)
7. Dj ShakeDown - Obstruktion Of Funktion
8. Quantic - The Picture Inside (skratching by Shakedown)
9. Dj Frane - Gravitational Communications (skratches by Shakedown)
10. Thievery Corporation - Shaolin Satellite LOOP (skratching by ShakeDown)
11. Shakedown - Intro to 2nd section/Explanation of disease
12. John Murphy - In A Hearbeat (Skratches/sampling by Shakedown) 
13. Dj Shakedown - Ascension Has Failed Me (Malevolence edit)
14. Interlude 1 - Zombies catch up to random girl
15. Pedigree Cuts - Flutter By Butterfly (Skratching by Shakedown)
16. D-Styles - The Murder Faktory (skratches by D-Styles)
17. Dj Cam - Free Your Turntable and Your Scratch Will Follow ("Control the Mic" & Screaming noise skratches by Cam "Load The Clip…" & Gun shot sample skratched by Shakedown)
18. Hardkandy - Triage (Skratching by Shakedown)
19. Birdy Nam Nam - Il Ya Un Cauchemar Dans Mons Placard ("Fresh" skratch by Shakedown)
20. Daisuke Tanabe - Unkown japanese Characters (???) ("Word" and zombie skratch by Shakedown)
21. The Gaslamp Killer - Keep It Simple Stupid (With Shigeto)
22. Dj Qbert - Broken Butterflies (Birthing Sounds of Various Orion Hybrids) LOOP ("Ahhh" & Chainsaw Skratches by Shakedown, Drum skratching & Percussion by Qbert)
23. KEN-ONE - untitled1 (skratches by Shakedown, drum skratching by KEN-ONE)
24. Slayer - Raining Blood (ShakeDown Ascension edit)

Ascensions To Malevolence

Dedicated to my son's 2 grandfathers, who both passed away 5 mo. apart from each other. My son's name is Helio, which translates into; from the sun, of the sun, the sun. Hence the name of this track. This is a very personal song to me. There had to be a lot of feeling involved, so I had to put thought into it. I don't consider myself a producer, but every once in a while I wanna mess with loops. Hope everyone enjoys…Peace! 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brdpTs3eXfE

Dj SHAKE DOWN - Grandfather Of The Sun Pts. 1 & 2

Part 2. of the Project Groove experiment. I have a particular sound in my head when the warm months approach, and this is my attempt to find it using sucka free dance floor grooves via multiple genres, providing different flavors in search of groove, Funk & Soul. Listen while loungin out to your favorite summer activities! Part. 1, "Duck Chi" was a surprise to me. I didn't expect as many listens as I got. Thanks to everyone that supported! I think this one's better, take a listen for yourself. ***DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MY FATHER Alex A. Herrera 2-9-51 - 8-8-14 R.I.P. Te quiero mucho!*** PEACE…..SHAKEZILLA 
Listen on Mixcrate: http://www.mixcrate.com/shakedown505/project-groove-vol-2-spin-class-10320689 
TRACK LIST
1. Com Truise - Brokendate
2. Outkast - Prototype (StarRo Bossa Edit)
3. Ashley Beedle feat. Bob Marley & Peter Tosh - Get Up Stand Up (Welcome To Jamrock Remix)
4. Joe Def - Is It Love
5. Azekel - New Romance (Om Unit Refix)
6. Esau Mwamwaya , Santo Gold, M.I.A. and Radioclit - Get It Up
7. Brenda Russell - A Little Bit Of Love (Souleance "C'est La Fete" ReEdit)
8. Mary J. Blige/B.W. Souls - Work That (b.cause B.W. Souls lo fi version)
9. The Marvels - Rock Steady
10. Thievery Corporation - The Supreme Illusion (Feat. Gu)
11. Beatfanatic - Get Down
12. Koreless - MTI (TWRK REMIX)
13. The Blaxploitated Orchestra - The Pursuit Good Guy Mikash Filburt Remix
14. French Kiwi Juice - Lying Together
15. William Devaughn - Be Thankful For What You've Got Dj S Bootleg Extended Dance Re-mix
16. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - T.R.O.Y. Dj Manwell Remix
17. The Boogaloo Assassins - No No No
18. Yasuko Agawa - L.A. Night 
19. Throwback Zack - Messages From The stars 
20. Brother In Arms - Jamaican Gyal 
21. Benny & Gain - Ciel Electrique 
22. B.T. Express - Do It ('til you're satisfied)
23. Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra - Che Che Che Cole Makossa feat. Mayra Vega
24. Purity Ring - Lofticries
25. Dj ShakeZiLLa - Grandfather Of The Sun pts. 1 & 2

Dj SHAKE DOWN - Project Groove Vol. 2 - Spin Class

This is a Skratch Track I put together. For those who may not know, a "Skratch Track" is a composition put together from the art of skratching, meaning everything is played via the skratch, using the turntable as a musical instrument. Drums, Hi-hats, solos, etc. "All Skratched" music is the most pure form of Turntablism, with no rules or restrictions, no reliance on prowess alone, and total liberty of the soul to express it's exact feeling. Burn one & check this out! Feel free to comment...PEACE!

ShakeziLLa - Suck Ces

This is the intro cut for my monthly radio show "Hooked on Dope Radio" which broadcasts live on Def Star Radio www.dsr.fm every 2nd Sat. of the month at 9 PM Eastern time. The show launched on 10-10-15. This is a "Skratch track" meaning everything is all skratched, & played by me. Breaking down the art of Dji'ing into a way smaller number, changing it into Turntablism. Check out the Hooked on Dope archives: https://www.mixcloud.com/hookedondoperadio/ 

Hooked On Dope Radio Show Intro - Dj Shake Down

"Skratch Kata 1" is a loop I made for fellow skratchers to practice their kutz on. A "Kata" or "Form" is a series of movements, to enhance muscle memory and awareness, both internally & externally, in the world of martial arts. Similar to shadow boxing. So, DOWNLOAD, practice your kuts until your movements become second nature, and set your own loops on this track, to create a non stop looper. 

Dj SHAKE DOWN - Skratch Kata 1

This is EXACTLY how my soul felt creating this track, with no obstructions behind it. No concern of any outside opinions of "what should be" to outside ears. The break at the end, at approximately 2:44,  is all skratched. Meaning I literally played the Turntable like an instrument, instead of sampling and/or programming drums. Hope y'all enjoy....PEACE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsQ6c6RC2Ls

Transmissions From SkratchaTron

Dj Shake Down - Steez Like A Bee

VOL. 3 of the Project Groove "Formatz & FUNKtionz" displays the usual blend of Sucka free dance floor grooves, within the various styles and era's of Soul & Funk music. That being said, light up the grill, get some rays at the beach, listen on a road trip or camping trip, or just burn a fat one & enjoy the grooves! ***I OWN NO RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC ON THIS MIX...PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY***
TRACK LISTING:
1. Pruno Truman - Christo Redentor
2. StarRo - Bout You
3. Jack Wade & The Soul Searchers - Searching for Soul
4. Bluestab - Tomorrow We Will Love Again
5. The JB's - Use Me (SLY Edit)
6. Throwback Zack - Coolin Out
7. Third Coast Kings - West Grand Boulevard
8. Sir Ali Bengali - ABX
9. Ronnie Keaton & The Oceanliners - Going Down for The Last Time pt.1
10. The Jones Girls - Make Life Better ("Nights Over Egypt" Re-Blap Up) Tall Black Guy
11. Panama Cardoon -Moliendo Cafe
12. Swindle - Sympathy
13. Family Tree - Hang On To Your Pride
14. Yvonne Verly -  What Do You Feel
15. Moustache Machine - Aspen
16. Sto The 89th Key - Turn On Some Marvin
17. Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos -The Time Is Right For Love (45 Remix)
18. Imagination - So Good So Right (Dim Zach Edit)
19. Romare - All Night
20. Thornato - Chapinero
21. Mndsgn - Cosmic Perspective
22. Snatch - Another Brick In The Wall (The Apple Scruffs Edit)
23. Rich Medina - Scorpio Love
24. The Fabulous Originals - It Ain't Fair But It's Fun
25. The Frightnrs - I'd Rather Go Blind

Dj SHAKE DOWN - Formatz & FUNKtionz_Project Groove Vol. 3

I got bored, and made a skratch track. This particular piece is all skratched, meaning everything was played from the turntable, like the instrument that IT IS (For my heads who don't know the term) I hope you enjoy!

Dj SHAKE DOWN - Alien Slave Ship

This is a release from an upcoming, instrumental Hip Hop album I plan to release called "Inner Body Experience" A soundscape of beat making experiments. Using the basic formulas of loops and such, from my knowledge gained, from years of being a fan of Hip Hop music, and being a Dj/Turntablist for many years, also. Link for purchase, underneath wave file. Thanks for the support!

Dj SHAKE DOWN - Game On Point

Dedicated to the memory of my friend Sacha Washburn. May she rest in peace.

Dj SHAKE DOWN - Wash & Burn

Just an in depth projection of my soul, via Downtempo beat.

Mixed, arranged, and all skratches by Dj SHAKE DOWN

***FREE DOWNLOAD*** 
Or purchase here: https://djshakedown.bandcamp.com/track/digital-incense

Inner Body Experience

Dj SHAKE DOWN - Digital Incense

The 1st track (although the whole mix is 1 track) is a remix of a Birdy Nam Nam track I did. Skratches by yours truly & throughout the blend sesh as well. This is a fusion of dark Hip Hop beats & Downtempo Lounge. A soundtrack to death. Something for the journey to the other side. Enjoy!

Dj Shakedown-Music To Die By;Concerto Of Death

Volume 4 of the "Project Groove" series: Soulidified
The Project Groove is all about experiments in sucka free Soul. Meaning, slept on gems that didn't get deserved attention, otherwise. All styles, from different era's are represented on here. Same formula as the previous volumes. Roast one up, and sit back & listen to some grooves! **I OWN NO RIGHTS TO MUSIC PROFILED ON THIS MIX, PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY**

TRACK LIST:
1. Popularity Intro
2. Flight Facilities - Arty Boy (Tennyson Remix)
3. Lee Fields & The Expressions - Never Be Another You
4. The Dynamics - Whole Lotta Love
5. Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr - You Can't Blame Me
6. Ta-Ku - Make You Wanna 
7. Stimulator Jones - Soon Never Comes
8. Moods - How I Feel (feat. Sam Willis)
9. Reginald Omas Mamode IV - Talk To Me
10. Tall Black Guy - Rocking From Beginning To End (feat. Kenny Keys)
11. Ruck P - Destination
12. Letta Mbulu - Normalizo
13.  Little Dragon - Pretty Girls
14. Pamoja - Oooh Baby
15. Adriano Celentano - L'unica Chance
16. Hounded - Do You Like (feat. Bamiyah)
17. Knox White - You've Been My Girl
18. Shake Down Skratch Sesh
19. The Stepkids - Sweet Salvation
20. Orgone- Don't Stop (feat. Tiffany Austin)
21. E. Live - Everybody
22. Magnum - Evolution
23. Renè Touzet - El Loco Cha Cha
24. Universal Togetherness Band - Ain't Gonna Cry
25. Darondo - Didn't I

DJ Shake Down - Soulidified: Project Groove Vol. 4

***I OWN NO RIGHTS TO THE ORIGINAL EDIT PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY*** This is a remix I did of an already done scratch composition. Originally put together by the French turntablist group, Birdy Nam Nam, with additional percussion by D-Styles and Mike Boo. I added all the scratching, the percussion driven skrtaching for the  sampling (Empty your mind & mind, soul, & Body samples) and and the skratch solo itself, added a different intro, sped up the tempo also. Satisfied how this came out, wanted to share with y'all!

Birdy Nam Nam-Il Ya Un Cauchemard Dans Mon Placard (ShakeZiLLa's  Empty Your Mind edit)

***I OWN NO RIGHTS TO THIS SONG PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY*** This track pretty much remixed itself. Beautiful song by an even more beautiful woman. I laced the lyrics with a jazzy drum loop amongst other samples & added some skratching to create a Neo Soul/JazzHop fusion. Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgWzC_0drOY

Sade-Love Is Stronger Than Pride (Dj Shakedown Remix)

Medicinal Listening is a part of my inner soul as presented though the art of organized sound. This will be a part of an album called "Self Mastery Experiences" Which is a collection of all skratched Turntablism tracks, and a few like this one here, which is more along the lines of Downtempo or instrumental Hip Hop. 
Dedicated to the memory of Wake Self...R.I.P.

Self Mastery Experiences

DJ Shake Down - Medicinal Listening

***I OWN NO RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC MIXED ON THIS PROGRAM, PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY***

This is an EXCLUSIVE of mine, that was denied on Mixcloud (where the archive for Hooked On Dope Radio is located)Hooked on Dope was a monthly show, on the now defunct Def Star Radio. This was aired live in April of '15. It is filled with the Gang Starr & GURU classics we're all familiar with, and also includes other indy and underground gems from other artists. This is also a FREE DOWNLOAD, for any who still do that. Hope y'all enjoy!

Hooked On Dope Radio #7 (GURU Tribute) EXCLUSIVE

There's only 2 kinds of music. Good music, and bad music. Here's a good blend of Hip Hop & Soul to pass the time during this Covid19 quarantine. Enjoy the show! 
***I OWN NO RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC BLENDED, PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY***

TRACK LIST: 
1. Nitty Scott - Pxssy Powah!
2. Sudan Archives - Nont For Sale 
3. Anderson .Paak - Already feat. SiR
4. Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
5. The Electric Peanut Butter Company - Dreams
6. Dj Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World
7. Kali Uchis - After the Storm (Pete Rock Remix Feat. Tyler the Creator & Bootsy)
8. Onra - Love Tip (feat. MC Melodee)
9. Thundercat - Them Changes
10. Bambu - Crosshairs (feat. Dj Qbert)
11. Busta Rhymes - Break Ya Neck
12. Common - Invocation
13. Dj Premiere - Our Streets (feat. A$AP Ferg)
14. J Dilla - Body Movin' (feat. J Rocc & Karriem Riggins)
15. Flamingosis - My Lady
16. Lord Echo - Bohemian Idol (DJ Day's Chair-Bro Remix)
17. Gang Starr - Family and Loyalty Feat. J. Cole
18. Q-Tip Ft. Norah Jones - Life Is Better
19. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing

Antiviral Pandemix - Dj SHAKE DOWN

Made in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Just a reminder from my soul to y'all, to keep your heads up!

Dj SHAKE DOWN - Better Days Ahead

Volume one in a new series I deem "Project Groove" it'll be an experiment in open format, sucka free dance floor grooves! Art work by John Paul Gutierrez. Featured here http://correcttechnics.blogspot.com/2013/04/dj-shakedown-duck-chi-vol1.html 
1. LCD Soundsystem - Freak Out
2. Bitman & Roban - Animal
3. The Quantic Soul Orchestra ft. Alice Russell - Left & Right
4. Benny Golson - I'm Always Dancin' To The Music
5. Kev//Bot - Be Good
6. Dj Shakedown - Like This("Yes" scratch by Shake)
7. Sinkane - Runnin'
8. The Mighty Mocambos - The Next Message
9. Dj Day - Gone Bad
10. Balanco - Metti Una Sera a Cen (Jazzanova Remix)
11. Oddysey - Hang Together Keep Schtum re-edit
12. chemise - She Don't Love You Like I Do
13. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
14. Nightmares On Wax - You Wish
15. Thievery Corporation - Who Needs Forever ft. Astrud Gilberto
16. Poolside - Planet Caravan (Black Sabbath re-edit)
17. Headnodic - Zaya (The Stro Elliot Remix)
18. Poldoore - But I Do
19. Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra - N.E.S.T.A. (Never Ever Submit To Authority)
20. Dj Day - Land Of 1000 Chances

DJ ShakeDown - Project Groove vol. 1_Duck Chi

Meditation Before Violence is a concept mix that tells the tale of humanity's struggle with duality, as told through hardcore beats, sampling, and skratching. This is meant for heavy LISTENING & vibin. Enjoy the sounds! 

**All skratches performed by DJ Shake Down**

**I OWN NO RIGHTS TO ANY TRACKS MIXED ON THIS PROJECT, PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY**

THIS MIX CONTAINS AN EXCLUSIVE REMIX I DID CALLED "Il Y A Un Cauchemar Dans Mon Placard" (Feat. Mike Boo & D-Styles) by the French Turntablist group, Birdy Nam Nam. It is the very last song on this mix.

Meditation Before Violence

SHAKE DOWN is a Turntablist from Alb. N.M. His style was born into Hip Hop & Turntablism, but quickly evolved into the worlds of Downtempo, Rare Groove, Electronica, and funky Breaks. He has competed in the Guitar Center DJ Battles, The DMC's, The IDA Scratch Battle, the DV Scratch Battle & the Battle Ave. Cut2Cut battle. Uplifting the Hip Hop, Beat, and Skratch cultures is absolutely critical. For booking info: shakedown505@gmail.com 
Former Selektor for "Hooked On Dope Radio" which aired LIVE every 2nd Sat. of the month on the now defunct, Def Star Radio www.dsr.fm Strictly RAW UNDERGROUND HIP HOP! Visit the Hooked On Dope archive: https://www.mixcloud.com/hookedondoperadio/

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