On 15th Oct 2023, I played a set at the Workinonit MF DOOM tribute at The Hip Hop Chip Shop, Manchester alongside the almighty OMA, who absolutely smashed along with UK MCs, Batfunk & Pique Roscoe. A huge thanks to all the Workinonit crew, Ozzie & the team at The Hip Hop Chip Shop for such an amazing event & for the honour of being asked to perform a DOOM set too!

It’s actually the first time I’ve played out using my own gear which made things much easier too, on trusty Technics 1210s, Pioneer DJMS-7, Serato & Phase, which is always bulletproof & makes things so much easier!  I forgot to record the set on the day, so decided to put out the unabridged version I planned.  On the day, I played about half of this after OMA. The mix is jam packed with all things DOOM from samples, remixes, covers, production & even an unreleased joint with the ever-elusive Mr Fantastic!

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DJ DS - Workinonit (An MF DOOM Tribute)

As I posted my Workinonit (An MF DOOM Tribute) on here last week, I thought I'd follow it up with my previous one for the crew.

Information taken from original post on Mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/Daveds75).  

Like Rakim once said "it's been a long time". After a long hiatus, I'm finally back doing what I love and putting out mixtapes. This one is really special to me!

Workinonit is a monthly event, masterminded by beatmakers, Kuartz & Lone Apostrophe, alongside Mecca:83 & Bob Bell. Hosted at The Hip Hop Chip Shop (M4 6BF), the event is free for everyone vibe out to music producers, beatsmiths & even a live band! You also have artists, retro games (big up Shaun!), freestyle cyphers, spoken word MCs and other creative individuals! No egos, just a likeminded community.

This official mixtape celebrates Workinonit's first year, 2022, with 2 tracks from each artist who performed. As ever I throw in a bit of seasoning in there with some cuts, juggles & remixes. For the first time I've also got in the events spirit & incorporated my SP-404 Mk.2 alongside the new Stems feature in Serato!

Please support the crew & all the artist by giving this a like, share, comment and also by buying their music!

DJ DS

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DJ DS - Workinonit

Hey everyone,

I've been a little quiet on the mix front recently as I've been playing out pretty regularly, with a few charity gigs and a monthly residency at Jordy's Pizzeria in Nantwich. Last month, I was also invited back to play at Workinonit at The Hip Hop Chip Shop in Manchester. My first appearance there was last October's MF DOOM tribute and I released an extended version of the mix afterwards.  Check it out here if you haven't already.

https://soundcloud.com/djds1975/workinonit-an-mf-doom-tribute)

Incidentally, this has had to be released on my Soundcloud as Mixcloud banned the mix due to it containing more than 3 tracks by the same artist within the marathon 3.5-hour mix.  Big up to Soundcloud for being so amazing!!

I've decided that I'd do the same this time as my latest appearance there was to play a 2-hour tribute to the one and only, J Dilla. The 2-hour set has now been extended to 3.5-hours and again, the mix is jam packed with all things Dilla from samples, remixes, covers, production & more. I wanted to get this out right after the set but I’ve had a crazy few weeks here and have only just got time to record it!!

As ever, a huge thanks to all the Workinonit crew, alongside Ozzie & the team at The Hip Hop Chip Shop for such an amazing event & thanks for letting me get on and close the event!! Great to catch up with all the homies and the rest of the good people who came out.  Massive thanks to the guys for asking me to be the official DJ for Workinonit too!!  I'm still blown away by this and it meant the world to me!!

It’s the second time I’ve played at The Hip Hop Chip Shop now and I absolutely love playing there!! Also, using my own gear too always things so much easier. Nice to have my trusty Technics 1210s, Pioneer DJMS-7, Serato DJ Pro & Phase. Always bulletproof and makes things so much easier!! I do realise why people switch to controllers though. All this gear gets heavy when you get to my grand old age!!

Anyway, I hope you dig the mix and I always respond to the comments, etc.  If you could share this as far and wide as possible we can spread the word about Workinonit and the music of Jay Dee!!

Also, if you don't follow me on socials, here's the link to pretty much everything. It would be great to link up so that I can say thanks for all the support.

https://linktr.ee/djds1975

Thanks again & let me know what you think of the mix when it does drop!!

DJ DS

Workinonit (A J Dilla Tribute)

"The only time you wear a Tuxedo is when it's time to party."

I put this fix together on the fly for a family road trip earlier in the year. Nothing fancy, smooth transitions, no bad language, just a whole lot of funk. Pop this on, it's the soundtrack to your summer.

Tuxedo are Mayer Hawthorne (Aquarius) and Jake One (Taurus). Their collaboration as Tuxedo began with an exchange of mixtapes way back in 2006 and through their love of 80s soul and funk. Their music is a throwback to the funk and boogie of the eighties, heavy in bass synth and catchy grooves and choruses.

Tuxedo’s body of work, while wholly original, is an exercise in honoring its forebears, recalling the future-funk wobble of Zapp, Gap, Jam/Lewis and Junie Morrison, while nodding lyrically to Mtume, Jodeci and Cameo.

If you've never hear of Tuxedo before, welcome to your new favorite group. You're welcome!

A Black Tie Affair: The Best Of Tuxedo

A middle aged guy that refuses to get rid of his turntables. Mixes recorded as often as I can. Been cutting it up since 1992 but Hip Hop since 1975!

Official member of Workinonit, DJ League & Summer Vibes DJ Crews

Here's a link to all of my accounts, socials, etc. 

https://linktr.ee/djds1975

DJ DS

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