Called "the best Roots mixtape ever" by The Source Magazine and named Allhiphop.com's "Best Mixtapes of the Year 2006", J.PERIOD's official Best of the Roots is a one-of-a-kind collector’s item and a must-have for any fan of the best band in hip hop. Packed with over 50 tracks of Roots classics, rarities and exclusive J.PERIOD remixes, The Best of the Roots also features 6 exclusive new Black Thought freestyles and original tracks produced by J.PERIOD. Guest appearances from standout Roots crew members, plus Jay-Z, Rakim, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Big Pun, Stevie Wonder and more.

The Best of The Roots (Hosted by Black Thought)

Produced & remixed by J.PERIOD and DJ G. Brown, March 9 Volume 1 chronicles the dark side of Biggie's lyrical storytelling with a collection of gangster tales over sinister musical landscapes -- crime-saga tales in the spirit of Scarface, King of New York & Menace II Society. Originally released on the 10th anniversary of B.I.G.'s passing, March 9 -- like B.I.G. himself -- stands the test of time. In its entirety, the collection is over 80 tracks of exclusive remixes, including previously unreleased outtakes, 12” singles and bonus material, all paying tribute to Brooklyn’s Finest, The Notorious B.I.G.

#MARCH9TRILOGY VOL. I

Celebrating 30 years of Nas masterpiece debut, Illmatic.
OG Samples, Blends & Remixes

SIDE B - 41st SIDE SOUTH
Correct Techniques (Filthy blend)
It Ain't Hard To Tell ft Michael Jackson (LP + RMX + Blend) 
Nas Will Prevail ft Large Pro (Blend)
Life's A Bitch ft AZ & The Gap Band (RMX + LP Re-Edit)
Memory Lane (OG + Blend)  
Pete Rock Interlude
The World Is Yours (Re-Edit + LP + Blend + RMX) 
One Time 4 Your Mind (LP + Blend)

Nas - Illmatic 30 Mix (Side B - 41st Side South) [DJ Filthy Rich]

All rap and samples from 2006. You get the idea. 

The Foundation 10.15.24 (2006)

Uncensored

Originally recorded in 2007.  This was the mix that forced me to buy Torq. I remember fiending for "Everything I am" after hearing Graduation and wanting to get that song on my turntables desperately. When the people at Fat Beats told me that the Graduation album wasn't going to be released on vinyl, something had to give. A few days later I was a Torq owner and working on this mix. I still buy vinyl, but not nearly as much as I once did (which is good for my wallet but bad for the record stores)

Kanye's Crates - Mixed by Pipomixes

When @evboogie from @upnorthtrips proposed the idea for a mix celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ironman, we couldn't resist, considering that Ghostface might be our favorite rapper ever. 

Since Ironman was the last of six Wu-Tang albums produced entirely by Rza, we widened the scope of the mix in order to pay homage to his legendary run in that classic Wu-Tang era.

Artwork by @rhek

The Iron Age

UpNorthTrips presents The Iron Age (A Mix by Its Overture)

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Abstract Radio Mix - Dec. 2016 - DJ Finesse NYC

"I am so honored to see and hear this mix!" - DJ Premier

What happens when you take Jay-Z’s most lyrical and personal verses & juxtapose them with DJ Premier’s most dark and precise works? The result is 7:18. This mixtape is a love letter to the hiphop we grew up listening to. This is for the people who grew up analyzing the b-side of every Gangstarr and Group Home single. This is for the people who listened to Jay’s “A Million And One Questions” a million and one times.

This is music you should only listen to wearing Carhartt jackets and wheat Timbs. Do not listen to this album at a beach under a palm tree. This is music for a cold, grey day. Preferably enjoyed in a 1994 white Lexus. This is raw and uncut Brooklyn hiphop in it’s prime. A tribute to two of the best who ever did it, and in a way only we could bring it to you. We hope you enjoy this as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

7:18 - Jay-Z and DJ Premier

MICK and Chi Duly present 7:18 - An Homage To Jay-Z and DJ Premier

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A Tribe Called Quest - #ScrambleMix

01. Daddy Dog's Tribal Intro
02. Scenario (Remix)
03. Everything Is Fair
04. Can I Kick It
05. Electric Relaxation
06. Buddy
07. Check Da Rhyme
08. If The Papes Come
09. Push It Along
10. Award Tour
11. Buggin Out
12. Excursions
13. La Schmove
14. Hot Sex
15. Start It Up
16. Mr. Muhammad
17. Luck of Lucien
18. Left My Wallet
19. Youthful Expressions
20. Don't Curse
21. Scenario
22. Scenario Juggle (DJ Total Eclipse)
23. Verses From The Abstract
24. We've Got The Jazz
25. Bonita Applebaum (Remix)
26. Oh My God
27. Once Again (Daddy Dog Remix)
28. What!
29. She Wants To Move (Remix)
30. Saturday
31. Saturday Juggle (DJ Precision)
32. Pubic Enemy
33. Get It Together

DJ DADDY DOG - VIBE WITH THE TRIBE - STRICTLY THE BEST OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST

Book MICK: mick@mick.co

Mick Batyske (p/k/a/ MICK) is a DJ, content creator, tech investor, inspirational speaker, and music curator.

Forbes said “Mick walks a tightrope between entertainer and entrepreneur.” Vogue said he “keeps the dance floor going all night.”  And Drake once said MICK's mixes were “pivotal” in his life.

As a deejay, MICK is a regular at Art Basel, Cannes Lions, CES, F1, The Grammys, Miami Tech Week, NBA All-Star, and Super Bowl.   Clients have included A16Z, Cartier, GQ, Instagram, LeBron James, Michelle Obama, The NBA, Prince, Spotify, + Vanity Fair.   

MICK has helped create social campaigns for brands such as: Avion, Cadillac, LinkedIn, Macallan, Maserati, New Balance, NBA2K, Public, and Tonal.

More than just a deejay, MICK invests in + advises a wide array of start ups and early stage companies. Investments include Anchor, Backdrop, Freestyle, Last Crumb, Neon Money Club + Quicknode.

MICK speaks regularly on creativity, entrepreneurship + culture to brands, conferences and universities, including Alibaba, Cannes Lions, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Twitter + Walmart.

He lives in Brooklyn with his wife Carolyn and 8-year old son Myles.

MICK and Chi Duly present 7:18 - An Homage To Jay-Z and DJ Premier

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