some dope samples on this mix. it's been a journey

This is a mix I made using original breaks and beats.  Shout outs to Chuck D, DMC, and Wildman Steve for the vocal support!

Johnny Juice's Break Beat CD #1

DJ Jazzy Jeff - Hip Hop Forever II

KELLEN DE VOS - GRAND SLAM

Causers of This

Sad Sams (Denver)

DJ BONDS TRIBUTE MIX to CLUB ELEMENTS. Elements was a weekly Hip Hop spot in Los Angeles where MC's, DJ's, Breakers and Graff Writers all came together to develop their skills. This mix was made to give an example of some of the music played each week and to showcase some of the talents and special nights which Elements produced.

DJ Bonds is the director and producer of ELEMENTS, a documentary film on Los Angeles Hip Hop culture at the turn of the 21st century, which is currently in production. For more information on ELEMENTS: www.elementsdoc.com

A NIGHT AT CLUB ELEMENTS

DJ BONDS - A NIGHT AT CLUB ELEMENTS

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Abstract Radio Mix - Dec. 2016 - DJ Finesse NYC

Tracklisting:

01. Intro/Kenny Dope - Justa Lil Dope  
02. Lords of the Underground - Psycho  
03. Funkdoobiest - Bow Wow Wow  
04. Redman - Time 4 Sum Aksion  
05. K-Solo - Letterman  
06. Showbiz & AG - Party Groove  
07. Naughty By Nature - Uptown Anthem  
08. Heavy D & The Boyz - You Can’t See What I Can See  
09. Zhiggie - Toss it Up  
10. Original Flavor - Here We Go (Fuck it Up)  
11. Chi-Ali - Funky Lemonade (Remix)  
12. Main Source - Fakin the Funk  
13. Eric B & Rakim - Dont Sweat the Technique  
14. Double XX Posse - Not Gonna Be Able to Do It  
15. Grand Puba - 360 (What Comes Around)  
16. Brand Nubian - Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down  
17. Funkmaster Flex - Six Million Ways To Die  
18. Black Moon - Who Got the Props (Smooth Version)  
19. Gang Starr - Now You’re Mine  
20. EPMD - Crossover  
21. Das EFX - They Want EFX (Remix)  
22. House of Pain - Put Your Head Out  
23. Fu Schnickens - La Schmoove  
24. A Tribe Called Quest - Hot Sex  
25. Apache - Gangsta Bitch  
26. Brand Nubian - Love Me or Leave Me Alone  
27. Funkmaster Flex - Sad and Blue  
28. Nice & Smooth - Sometimes I Rhyme Slow  
29. Brotherhood Creed - Helluva  
30. Grand Puba - This is How we Move It (Remix)  
31. Kenny Dope - Pick it Up  
32. Young Black Teenagers - Tap the Bottle  
33. The Pharcyde - Soul Flower (Remix)  
34. Zhiggie - Rakin in the Dough (Uptown Bounce Beats)  
35. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over You  
36. Da Youngstas - Pass the Mic (Pete Rock Remix)  
37. House of Pain - Jump Around (Pete Rock Remix)  
38. Das EFX - Jussumen (Pete Rock Remix)  
39. A.D.O.R. - Let it All Hang Out  
40. Diamond D - I Went For Mine  
41. Time Zone - Zulu War Chant  
42. Lord Finesse - You Know What I’m About  
43. Dr Dre - Deep Cover  
44. Mobb Deep - Flavor for the Non Believes  
45. Masta Ace Inc - Jeep Ass Nigguh  
46. EPMD - Head Banger  
47. Boogie Down Productions - We In There (ATCQ Remix)  
48. Positive K - Nightshift  
49. Chubb Rock - The Big Man (Clark Kent Remix)  
50. Masters at Work - Blood Vibes  
51. Nas - Halftime  
52. Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Ill Street Blues  
53. Lords of the Underground - Funky Child  
54. Arrested Development - Tennessee (Remix)  
55. Digable Planets - Rebirth of Slick  
56. Heavy D & The Boyz - Blue Funk  
57. Chi-Ali - Roadrunner (Puberty Mix)  
58. Brothers Uv Da Blakmarket - Livin in Da Bottle  
59. Showbiz & AG - Fat Pockets (Radio Remix)  
60. Funkmaster Flex - Dope On Plastic  
61. Gang Starr - DWYCK  
62. A Trible Called Quest - Scenario (Remix)  
63. MC Serch - Back to the Grill

DJ CHIEF-ONE - 1992 MIXTAPE

Skimming the surface on some of the best songs that some of your favorite MC's collaborated on a.k.a  "the posse" cuts! Had to cut some songs short for time. Check out Kurupt's crazy long Ill verse on "Smokin' blunts and Drankin' Tangueray"!

Classic_posse_cut_mix

This year I'm celebrating 25 years of professional DJing, I've decided to put together a mix every month this year featuring  one or two of my favorite cuts from each year in order leading up to 2012. The first one is late....but i've been busy. I often find myself questioning why I'm still wasting time doing this shit, but when i go back and play some of these tracks it reminds me. I performed this mix live on B-Real's "meditation" show (Breal.TV) December 30th 2011 as my last set of the year.

Series25.vol1

HOSTED BY PRINCE PAUL A TRIBUTE TO ALL THINGS BOOM BAP NYC BASED

POOKY - TRIBUTE TO NYC GOLDEN ERA HIP HOP

"Say That" from Toro Y Moi's upcoming album Anything In Return out January 22nd on Carpark.  

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Say That

J.PERIOD Presents The Live Mixtape: Marauders Edition [ATCQ Tribute].  Recorded LIVE on May 4, 2020. Visual art by Dan Lish.

J.PERIOD Presents The Live Mixtape: Marauders Edition [Recorded Live]

FREE DOWNLOAD

Part 2 is here...

If Lord Finesse was a baseball player he'd be in the Robert Hall of Fame for his Triple Crown record in hip-hop. Whether he's on the microphone, drum machine, or turntables, you know he'll be chasing that MVP crown. Last month The Underboss and Slice Of Spice hit Japan for the 'Soundwave Tour' where Finesse tore it up on the 1s and 2s. We recorded a live 2 hour set on 2.14.13 in Tokyo and as promised we're sharing it with all his fans in two FREE DOWNLOAD installments. ENJOY!

If you missed Pt.1 check below in the SOS Stream:

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Lord Finesse - Live In Tokyo Pt.2 (Soundwave Tour 2.14.13)

PRIVILEGE Music Presents | Dumb DJ's Need Teaching | A Boogie Blind Mix 90'S HIP HOP MIX



PRIVILEGE MIX DUMB DJ'S NEED TEACHING

Witness DJ Finesse’s artistry on the turntables, hear his work in a blockbuster film or experience his meld of musical selections alongside celebrity clientele. The Brooklyn-born, Queens-raised record spinner exhibits his talents on a wealth of platforms, all with the same skill and flair that his moniker exemplifies. With more than 15 years solidifying his brand in the entertainment industry, Finesse’s reputation speaks for itself.

As a Puerto Rican kid raised in a tight-knit family, music was the soundtrack to his life. His mother had a passion for Spanish boleros, his sister grooved to ‘80s pop records and his father, whose musical palette was widespread, served as a drummer with a local Latin band. Before Finesse put his hand on two turntables, he laid eyes on his dad’s equipment, which kickstarted his appreciation for the many aspects of producing quality sounds. His father’s inspiration and the gift of a DJ setup fostered his creative energy.

Fifteen years old marked a significant milestone for Finesse. Armed with his first Technic 1200 – just a single turntable at the time – he began traveling the road to DJ credibility. An avid sports fan, he parted with a hefty baseball card collection to score a second turntable. Practice makes perfect and with the right equipment, Finesse was on his way to following in the footsteps of lauded mixers that influenced his abilities -- DJ Premier, Kid Capri, Red Alert, Funkmaster Flex, Stretch Armstrong and John Robinson, among them. 

Since scoring his first New York City gig at Club Expo years ago, DJ Finesse has come a long way. Many of Manhattan’s hotspots have since shut their doors, but during their prime, he captivated crowds with his soundscape. From hip-hop to house, Finesse played tunes during residencies at The Tunnel, Crobar, Spa, Pangaea, Gustovino’s, One and Mansion. Clubgoers at venues like Juliet, Tenjune, Home and M2 have also been privy to his talents. He currently showcases his turntable techniques at New York City nightclubs Amnesia, Gunbar and Crimson, where he holds residencies, in addition to spinning monthly at Providence in the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City.

On a larger scale, he’s rocked the house at Madison Square Garden, The Silverdome, Miami Arena, The Superdome, The Alamodome, Texas Stadium, The Target Center and The Continental Airlines Arena. In 2002, he landed Cancun gigs (The City, Bulldog and Fat Tuesdays) for both spring and summer breaks – which continue yearly -- and since 2003, holidays like Memorial and Labor Day weekends have brought him to Las Vegas, where he’s mixed records at LAX, Foundation Room and more.

Party rockers have undoubtedly experienced his quality mixing, but so have Hollywood’s elite and the entertainment industry’s frontrunners. Finesse has earned headlining DJ credits at shows for Rihanna, LMFAO, 50 Cent and T.I., among others. With a history of spinning events like ‘N Sync’s MTV Awards after-party and MTV’s “Millennium Bash,” there’s more than one solid reason why he’s chosen over his competitors: precision, originality and versatility. 

His resume includes performing at the Bud Bowl party with Snoop Dogg for Super Bowl XLII, was featured in the hip-hop documentary “The Freshest Kidz” and on the MTV LP compilation Masters of the 1 & 2: History's Greatest DJs and since 2010 serves as DJ Premier’s resident substitute on Premier's Sirius XM radio show "Live From Headqcourterz,".

Some of his most respected work to date comes from a collaboration with rapper Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan fame. Blending artists’ records is second nature for DJ Finesse, but so is crafting original records, which he’s done for the rhymer. In April 2008, Finesse produced Ghostface’s “Slept on Tony," a song featured in Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster movie Ironman. The track was also featured on Ghostface's Greatest Hits album. Two years prior, in 2006, another successful project with Ghostface earned him placement on the rapper’s More Fish LP: he performed the scratches featured on “You Know I’m No Good,” which featured celebrated singer Amy Winehouse.

A true definition of a creative New Yorker, DJ Finesse’s passion lies in delivering quality music to eager listeners. His collective talents, from turntablism to production, will come to fruition on his debut solo album, which he’s currently crafting. His name stems from having skill in handling a difficult situation -- after all, only a few can master the art of the mix – but it’s artful management of his technique that truly defines what he’s about.



Abstract Radio Mix - Dec. 2016 - DJ Finesse NYC

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