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DJ Ian Head - Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 51 with special guest DJ Duiji 13 (all 45s) remove track

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このミックスは、元々ビーツ・フロム・ザ・イーストという東亜のアーバン音楽またはアジア人が制作している音楽を中心にするラジオ番組で放送されたのです。漢（MSC）、ザ・ブルー・ハーブ、スチャダラパー、Gagle, Raythought, ヒムキ、ハイファナ、色々なアングラの日本ヒップホップのアーティストがお湯と焼酎の様にスムーズに混ぜ合わせられた。ジャズとファンクに影響されたヒップホップが好きな人、日本人または日本語が分かる方は是非楽しんで聞いて下さい！

This mix originally aired on Beats From the East, an Asian urban music show on CJLO 1690 hosted by DJ Mister vee. Gagle, Kan, Himuki, Hifana, SchaDaraParr, Tha Blue Herb, Raythought and other underground J-Hip Hop legends are all represented in this smooth blend from CKUT DJ Parker Mah!!
Tracklist:
https://www.mixcloud.com/rhythmandhues/february-18-2011-underground-japanese-hip-hop-mix-on-beats-from-the-east-cjlo-1690am/

Photo Credit: Parker Mah, Ueno Park, Tokyo, 2003.

Underground Japanese Hip-Hop Mix - Parker Mah on Beats from the East

Travels happened this summer - couple days in Pittsburgh, two weeks in Portland, few days in Chicago, then back to the Apple. Along the way, multiple visits were made to key vinyl vendors. Additionally, I went back through some old boxes I'd left at my mom's house the past few years and pulled out a couple gems. In-between roaming the aisles and avoiding papercuts while thumbing through record sleeves, it was interesting to think about how my priorities in digging have changed. I've really been getting into some of the slower, bluesier soul joints - don't know if it's the thick summer weather or I'm just getting older. That being said, I'm still out here looking for the funk.

This is an all-vinyl mixtape, about half an hour of a few of the 45s that I found over the past couple months. Big shout out to all the fam and digging peoples and especially my non-digging friends who let me sneak off for a couple hours to stare at record labels.

I'm starting to put together a more lengthy "Fall" mix, but had to throw something out there in the meantime. THE DIGGING NEVER STOPS!! Hope you enjoy.

- DJ Ian Head

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The Digging Never Stops (All-45s Mixtape)

Here's the second tape in my "seasonal" series - a compilation of eclectic tunes from recent and past digging adventures. Something to bump on the headphones after you zip your hoodie up and stroll up the block, crunchy and soulful. No tracklist for this one - thumb through a crate or two and I'm sure you'll come up with some of these cuts.

I'm continuing to feature artistic friends of mine with this series of tapes. Big shout out to Brian Burk, whose beautiful photo of a cool fall sky graces the cover. You can check out more of his incredible photos at http://brianburk.smugmug.com. Also special shout to the homie Turiya, who's getting back into vinyl and let me feature part of an interview I did with her on this tape.

Hope you all enjoy. Stay warm.

- DJ Ian Head 

Fall (mixtape)

Took me a second to get to this one. This winter has been a little hectic, but in a good way: the collision of work with school with travel to see family and friends. In-between, digging and stumbling between crates continues to be a constant. Besides my usual NYC adventures I was back in Portland for a couple weeks, and a quick day of almost getting caught by the polar vortex in Chicago - but still somehow managed to make it to the record store for an hour despite 2 feet of snow and freezing temperatures. This chaos the past couple months, combined with the ice-cold temperatures, has worked to create a bit of a bizarre tape, with more of a "rock" style edge. I tried to keep it eclectic as usual, and give a broad sampling of a few things I've dug up these last few weeks. All vinyl. No tracklisting, just holler if you need that science.

I'd also like to say RIP to Amiri Baraka and Pete Seeger. Both had a profound effect on the ways I view and listen to music and politics.

I hope everyone is staying warm.

- DJ Ian Head 

Winter (Mixtape)

A warm sun finally came out this weekend in NYC and the time felt right to drop the Spring mixtape. After the non-stop barrage of cold weather these past few months, I tried to keep things upbeat and bright, a gathering of mostly-instrumental vinyl selections I've picked up recently and not-so-recently. I hope you play it with the breeze blowing in through the apartment windows you've finally cracked open.

This is the last piece of my four-part "seasonal" mixtape series, and once again I am blessed to have an incredible photographer donate some of her work for the cover. Everyone should check out the beautiful photography of Hong-An Tran at http://www.hongantran.com/ and http://ruinista.com/. Seriously good.

Again no tracklisting on this one. For those curious about the records used, there's a few clues on my Instagram. 

Spring (Mixtape)

New weekly podcast from DJ Ian Head. Just playin some eclectic records for you all every Sunday. Since this is the first episode, I'm gonna keep it simple and cross my fingers that I can do this every week for at least the near future. 

Tracklisting: The Jazz Piano Quartet, Patti Brown, Nina Simone, The Soulful Strings, Young-Holt Trio, Tyrone Davis, Chocolate Milk, Mike Longo, Harry Belafonte, Nirvana, The Lloyd Miller Trio

Pullin From the Stacks Podcast (Episode 1)

We're back for week two! Many thanks to everyone who checked the first episode, and to Pipomixes and Grandgood for promoing it last week. 

Tracklisting: Osmosis, Eddie Palmieri, the John Young Trio, Curtis Mayfield, the Supremes, Isaac Hayes, Bill Withers, Pete Seeger, Ramsey Lewis, the Temprees

Pullin from the Stacks Podcast (Episode 2)

The latest episode! All 45s on this one. Tracklisting: Richard Roundtree, Jimmy McGriff, Cannonball Adderley Quintet, The Three Sounds, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, William DeVaughn, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Eddie Harris, Ray Bryant, The Loading Zone, The Fantastic Johnny C, The Mirettes, T-Bone Walker

Pullin from the Stacks Podcast (Episode 3 - all 45s)

feelin under the weather this weekend, so just played a couple art blakey cuts. a few get a little crunchy, but hopefully it adds to the flavor.

Pullin from the Stacks Podast (Episode 4 - crunchy art blakey records)

Back with some funky covers and heavy soul. Tracklisting: Black Pearl, Freda Payne, Curtis Mayfield, Cal Tjader, Willie Bobo, Ella Fitzgerald, Sly and the Family, Incredible Bongo Band, Rare Earth, Freddy Robinson, Pete Seeger.

Pullin from the Stacks Podcast(Episode 5)

Honored to be joined by Philadelphia DJ Duiji 13 on this episode, who spins the opening set. We decided to go all-45s, and so lots of special selections got played. You can find Duiji spinning all kinds of flavors at the Sofistifunk party in West Philadelphia on a regular basis, as well as various locations throughout the city. 

Check for him online as well:
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/MUMSM/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duiji13/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/duiji13

November 4 2016

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 51 with special guest DJ Duiji 13 (all 45s)

The legendary interview w/ Jay Dee on World Wide dating from Feb 2001, as he speaks on the making of the seminal Welcome 2 Detroit, his production work w/ Pharcyde, Common, Tip and other stories... a must listen. Happy Bday Dilla. 


Jay Dee on Gilles Peterson's World Wide, Feb 15th 2001

Guest set and host this week! Digging partner in crime DO77 steps in with a great set of boogie-ish tunes and creates a classic late summer vibe!

Tracklist: Dayton, Luther Vandross, Brainstorm, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Flora Purim, Womack and Womack, Switch, Inner Life, Logg, Lalo Schifrin

September 12 2019

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 116 (Guest Set from DO77)

Sorry I left out Last Cypher and Suspect. My program crashed as I was ending the mix. Smh, but enjoy.
R.I.P. To Capital STEEZ
#LONGLIVESTEELO 

Pro Era Mix

San Diego-based producer (and longtime friend) Evolve-One came through my downtown LA residence to play a beautiful set of soulful records he brought up the coast. My man has been putting in work on the beats for many many years - check many of his instrumental releases on http://evolveone.bandcamp.com as well as Spotify and other platforms. Much appreciated!

Tracklist: Stairsteps, Crown Heights Affair, the Softones, Hot Chocolate, Melvin Van Peebles, Leon Haywood, Benard Wright, Aretha Franklin, Leroy Hutson, Ann Peebles, Melba Moore, Choice Four

February 12 2020

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 125 (Guest Set from Evolve-One)

This was the third of a four-part series, mixed by J Rocc, released yearly from 2006-2009. This one was originally posted as episode 29 of the Stones Throw Podcast. Cover: Homer remix by Jeff Jank.

Tracklist
http://www.rappcats.com/thank-you-jay-dee-act-3

Thank You Jay Dee, Act 3, mixed by J Rocc

Internationally known producer and professor J. Rawls was kind enough to put together a beautiful set of "favorites that I don't get to play out" for your listening pleasure. HUGE thank you to Dr. Rawls for this one! Make sure to follow and support his past and upcoming releases - you can find the latest from him at http://instagram.com/jrawls82, http://twitter.com/jrawls82 and https://soundcloud.com/user9989844. Don't miss his recent Instagram live sets on Sunday evenings - J. Rawls Live at Home! - which are necessary listening during these times! 

No tracklist for this one but get ready for more amazing guest sets and bonus mixes in the near future!

April 29 2020

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 130 (Guest set from J. Rawls)

This episode I invited special guest selectors Demone Carter, David Ma and Nate LeBlanc of Dad Bod Rap Pod take over the controls and deliver a choice selection of hip-hop cuts! Many thanks to these fellas - if you haven't peeped their podcast, it's a must-listen of dope interviews and great discussion on all things hip-hop. Stream their podcast every Thursday on all platforms, and follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/dadbodrappod and Instagram at http://instagram.com/dadbodrappod.   

Tracklist: 
MORGAN RHODES DROP
JUSTIN WARFIELD- TEENAGE CALIGULA
YAGGFU FRONT- LEFT FIELD
LORD FINESSE- SLAVE TO MY SOUNDWAVE DJ MURO REMIX
EDAN- DOPE RHYMES FOR SURE
TRENDS OF CULTURE- VALLEY OF THE SKINZ
PARENTAL ADVISORY- MANIAC
GODFATHER DON- HAZARDOUS
PRINCE PAUL FEAT. CHUBB ROCK WORDSWORTH AND MF DOOM- PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS
SAAFIR- SMART BOMB
SKIP COON- BRAVO TANGO DELTA
OPEN MIKE EAGLE DROP
BLU- CENT FROM HEAVEN
STREET REPORTAS- DESERT SANDS
LUCKYIAM- YOU'RE SO COOL
PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS- ACID RAINDROPS
BIG HONGRY & CUTSO- BOBBY
THIRD SIGHT- GREATEST WORLD FAMOUS
CONWAY- PIPER
SONIC SUM- HIMBRO STREET
BILLY WOODS- FEAT. L'WREN- BLUE DREAM
PHONTE DROP
DJ SPOOKY  FEAT. ORGANIZED KONFUSION- MURDER BY SYNTAX
DR YEN LO FEAT. ROC MARCIANO- DAY 81
VIC SPENCER FEAT. QUELLE CHRIS- PRIMAL RAGE
EXTRA PROLIFIC- BROWN SUGAR REMIX
DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN- CORNER STORY
THE NONCE- THAT'S WHAT'S HAPPENING
QUELLE CHRIS DROP
2MEX- KEEPER OF THE KEYS
R.A.P. FERREIRA- LEAVING HELL

May 6 2020

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 131 (Guest set from Dad Bod Rap Pod)

Another great guest mix this week: Bruce Phillips take the helm. From Bruce: "This mix consists of 45s that I recently acquired and others that I found myself revisiting in the days of quarantine. It's a musical journey through various styles, rhythms, feelings, highlighting the diversity of the human experience. All original pressings used."

I've been following Bruce on Instagram and checking out his mixes for awhile now, and really enjoyed the records he highlights. Much appreciation to him for this set! Follow Bruce at http://mixcloud.com/BrucePhillips and http://instagram.com/brucephillips15

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 132 (Guest set from Bruce Phillips)

I enjoyed making this tape. It's a bit different from my more crunchy, vinyl-heavy mixes, but hopefully still bump-able at the local evening picnic or house party. You can do silly dances to it, or just cool out and sip a nice iced beverage while it rocks in the background. Either way, don't sleep on the Vijay Iyer's jazz cover of MIA's "Galang."

I'm planning on doing a series of "seasonal" mixes, in combination with covers from a variety of artists and photographers I know. The first cover is from world traveler, documentarian and incredible photographer Daniel Littlewood, a close friend since high school. You can find more of his photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniellittlewood.

Tracklisting:

JuJu Orchestra - "Nao Posso Demorar"
Platinum Pied Pipers - "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"
Erykah Badu - "I Want Moombah" (J Boogie Edit)
Johnny Hammond - "Tell Me What to Do" (Whiskey Barons ReWork)
Jazzanova - "Boom Klicky Boom Klack" (Mr. Scruff's Vocal Mix)
Up, Bustle and Out - "La Morena en El Viento Andaluz"
Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth - "The Creator" (Surfboard Mix)
Cal Tjader - "Borneo" (The Gaff Edit)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band - "Orisa" (Atjazz Love Soul Remix)
Five Corners Quintet - "Unsquare Bossa"
Visioneers - "Rocket Man (Afro-Latin Joint)"
Vijay Iyer Trio - "Galang" (Trio Riot Version)
Louie Gee Ensemble - "Scrabble"

Summer (Mixtape)

Slow Jams Mixtape, all additional keyboards by djblesOne.

djblesOne - Soul Shot Slow Mixtape

When I'm not at the dayjob, I'm probably at a record store. Pullin from the Stacks podcast most Wednesdays, available here, Apple Pods (please subscribe!) and elsewhere.