need to know the "piano sample" that starts here?! crazy good! pretty please???

DoPe MiXtApEs!!

World Cup is now underway. Brasil's first game is Thursday. I don't enjoy the WC. For me, it's a month of suffering that only ends well if Brasil lifts the cup at the end. I've been fortunate enough to experience that twice in my lifetime (94 and 02). The other WCs have lead to heartbreak and depression for a few days. Brasil is a favorite to win every WC per usual. However, being a favorite and lifting the copa are two different things.

This isn't a WC mix, but there are drops from the 70 WC because Brasil 70 is considered the greatest team ever. Mix is actually inspired by Quasimoto. With Adventures of Quas; Madlib basically made an album mixing his favorite things; records, Sun Ra, and Melvin Van Pebbles. I took the same basic elements and added my favorite thing; Brasil futbol. Enjoy

Tres Campeao

Grand Groove Radio-May 13 2022-Por Primera Vez

From 09.06.22 "New episodes of The Foundation return this week, and first up is a dedication to the one and only: Cal Tjader. All Cal Tjader vibes and artists that sampled his breezy catalogue. Only scratching the surface here."

The Foundation

The Foundation 09.06.22 (Cal Tjader)

recorded live on twitch.tv/selecta720 february 13 2023.

Plug Two (De La Soul)Tribute Twitch Session-February 13 2023

From 03.07.23 "This one is for De La. This is tough. I've been streaming De La Soul's music all weekend (if you haven't been, PLEASE run up their discography's numbers on any and EVERY DSP you use), and to me, their music can be summed up in one word: sunshine. Maybe it's because it was a gorgeous spring day years ago when I ripped open the plastic wrap on my "Stakes is High" CD only to blast it on repeat in my car for hours....or maybe it's because I was obsessed with their track "Can't Call It" in the summer of 2014....but whatever the reason, their music means so much to me - "Dinninit" was on one of the first mixes I made almost 15 years ago (sheesh) that I had the confidence to share publicly (aka burning to CD/hand out/email to friends) - when I was figuring out this DJ thing. And whatever mood I'm in, I know I can bump any De La Soul track and smile."

The Foundation 03.07.23 (De La Forever)

All hiphop tracks released from 1989 and the samples that inspired them. The Foundation: late Monday night (early Tuesday morning) from 12-1 AM EST.

Soundtrack:
1. Transmitting Live from Mars, 2. You Showed Me, 3. Cha Cha Cha, 4. It's Funky Enough, 5. Misdemeanor, 6. Shake Your Rump. 7. Funky Snakefoot, 8. Tell Me Something Good, 9. Funky For You, 10. Do That Stuff, 11. No Delayin, 12. Starfish and Coffee, 13. No Bones in Ice Cream, 14. Get Out My Life Woman, 15. N.T., 16. Truly Yours, 17. Road to the Riches, 18. So What Cha Sayin, 19. If it Don't Turn You On, 20. The Promo, 21. Wrath of My Madness, 22. Chicken Strut, 23. Running Away, 24. Description of a Fool, 25. Change in Speak, 26. Bra, 27. Jingling Baby, 28. Scorpio, 29. Theme from Black Belt Jones, 30. Warm It Up Kane, 31. Big Bad John, 32. Pete Rock Live on WBLS 1989

The Foundation 12.05.23 (1989)

This mix was recorded using 3 turntables, 1 mixer, and a SP-404.  It was recorded in 2 takes.  I mixed the instrumentals in the first take and went back with the SP-404 adding vocal drops in the second take.  Why is the mix so short?  Because that's about as long as I could go with 3 turntables before it sounded like a complete train wreck.  As with all of my mixes, quite a bit of time and effort was put into crafting this mix.  I hope you all enjoy it.

Chris Jones Megamix

Originally recorded on October 21, 2009

Mix by DJ Raichous.

TRACKLIST:
1. Soul Vibration
2. Scenario Remix (A Tribe Called Quest)
3. Dujii
4. Chair In The Air
5. Star Child
6. Hollywood Swinging
7. Money In The Ghetto (Too $hort)
8. Freak
9. Fresh (Original Fresh Squeezed Remix)
10. Electric Frog (Pt. 1)
11. Mr. Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest)
12. Love The Life You Live
13. Good Times
14. Rated X
15. Kool & The Gang
16. Take It To The Top
17. Hangin’ Out
18. Joyous
19. Chocolate Buttermilk
20. Straighten’ It Out (Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth)
21. Too Hot
22. All My Time (Lauryn Hill ft. Paid & Live)
23. N.T.
24. Fakin’ The Funk (Main Source)
25. Give It Up
26. Don’t Sweat The Technique (Eric B. & Rakim)
27. Who’s Gonna Take The Weight
28. Oh My God (A Tribe Called Quest)
29. Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince)
30. Summer Madness
31. You Know How We Do It (Ice Cube)

Devil's Pie Presents: The Kool & The Gang Tribute by DJ Raichous

DJ Kool Breez is a fixture in the Baltimore digging scene unearthing hip hop samples, drum breaks, funk, and interesting tid bits from every nook and cranny of every thrift store, antique mall, storage space, gym locker.  This was originally added to Soul Strut in 2009 and it's damn good!

DJ Kool Breez - Break Fest Vol. 1 (2009)

A soulful and rich mixtape curated by the legendary DJ Spinna, inspired by Soul Science Lab's monumental production SOUNDTRACK 63!


NEXT SHOW:  APOLLO Theater on February 24th, 2018! 
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Behind every movement is a soundtrack that mobilizes change and inspires the leaders for generations to come. Soul Science Lab’s Soundtrack ‘63 is a live, multimedia musical performance and artistic retrospective of the African-American experience in America! Soundtrack ‘63 connects generations through a captivating immersive video of pivotal highlights prior to, during and post- Civil Rights Movement along with spirituals, protest songs, hip-hop, jazz, funk, soul and popular 20th century music performed by an 18-piece orchestra and a soul stirring vocal ensemble. Join us for this compelling story of tragedy, triumph and transcendence and experiencing the sights and sounds that shaped our culture and defined an era! #Soundtrack63

DJ Spinna's Soundtrack '63 Inspiration Mix (Explicit)

When Dilla first passed I refrained from doing a tribute mix because I felt that it was a little like bringing sand to the beach (though I thoroughly enjoyed many of the tribute mixes that circulated the web). Now that 2 years have passed, and over 2 albums worth of new material has been released (or re-released in some cases), I felt I could bring something new to the Dilla tribute mix collection. Expect the usual BlendingNations signature sound of quick mixing and blends upon blends. Take a moment and remember a talented man who died too early. Enjoy..."


DillaMix-Pipomixes

This mix was inspired by a Little Brother interview I read a few years ago. In the interview, I remember the interviewer asked the group why they went with the name "Little Brother." The group replied that they chose the name because they felt that musically, they were the "little brother" of groups like ATCQ, De La Soul, and Slum Village. In the spirit of that interview, I put together a 40 minute mix of Tribe, De La, and Slum V classics titled "Big Brother." Same BlendingNationSounds mixing style that all of you have come to know and love. Enjoy."


Big Brother

First off, big ups to my man Joey Stratts for the cover art. If any of you fellow deejays or bloggers are in need of some graphic art, hit up my man at joe.serhan@hotmail.com. Okay, okay, enough with the shout-outs. As the title suggests, the mix consists of all Pete Rock produced tracks. It's more on the minimega-mix side of things because it only runs at about 23 minutes and change. I know, I know, why so short? I don't have a good answer for that one other than I always error on the side of quality over quantity, and that my next mix (all Doom) will be at least double in length. The mix consists of 36 Pete Rock tracks mixed into a 23 minute package. To make things interesting, I'll send over a copy of the very hard to find Taster's Choice Vol. 4 (mixed by J.Rocc) to whoever is the first to post or email me a correct tracklist. As always, a lot of time and energy went into crafting this mix, so I hope you all enjoy the mix half as much as I enjoyed making it.

Pete Rock DXM06

I am constantly thinking of different themes to build a mix around. With the completion of each mix I typically fall into a 2-3 week funk where I try to think of a new theme for my next mix. Following the Folger's Blends mix I was struggling to think of a new theme. Then, one day while doing a random google search I stumbled onto the above logo. At first glance, I thought the logo was straight dope. However, the logo became even cooler when I learned that it was the creation of my favorite t-shirt designer, Derek from Manifest Worldwide. Given that the saying behind the logo comes from a ATCQ song, I was originally intending to do a Tribe mix. However, since Tribe mixes are a dime a dozen I went in the direction of creating a mix that attempts to capture the jazzy vibe that groups like Tribe and Digable Planets spawned. As the title suggests, all songs on this mix incorporate jazz based samples. The track selection includes music from jazzy groups and producers such as A Tribe Called Quest, Digable Planets, Diamond D, Black Moon, De La Soul, Madlib, No ID, Gang Starr, Showbiz & AG, Big L, The Roots, and Nas (I think that's all of them?). Half the fun of making this mix was doing the research to ensure that all songs maintained a jazz break. Some were no brainers, but other songs with jazz breaks were quite surprising. Jazz based samples have always given a special vibe to hip hop music so I hope this mix captures that magic. Thanks again to Derek at Manifest for inspiring the mix's theme.

We Got the Jazz

This mix was originally conceived aboard a LAX to Paris flight where I must have listened to Large Professor's "LP" album two dozen times. The "LP" was bumping in my headphones when I boarded the plane. The "LP" was looping in my ears as all of my fellow passengers slept the 12 hour flight away while your boy Pipo was more awake than a 5 year-old on Christmas morning. Frustrated with my inability to fall asleep, I ordered as much hard liquor as that plane could hold in attempt to drink myself to sleep (which failed). Through each Jack and Coke, Jack and ice, and ultimately, Jack and Jack, the "LP" was my soundtrack to each bitter plastic cup filled dose of hard alcohol. And yes, the "LP" was still playing (though, at a lower volume) while I watched Francis Ford Coppola's latest movie Tetro, and wondered how the hell the movie's director could be the same man who directed Godfather I, Godfather II, and Apocalypse Now. Well, while listening to L*#ge Pro's much delayed, and consequently, much slept-on album, I decided that I would devote an entire mix to one of my favorite production hero's. He may not be as heralded as Primo or Pete R*#k, nor as much of a cult-like symbol as J. D*&$a, but I challenge anybody to front on the Mad Scientist's production credits (and non credits for that matter). This mix is similar to the style of the PR mix I did a while back. So, if you enjoy the LP and a certain college professor who is known to drop a mix every now and again, your satisfaction is guaranteed. A lot of time and effort went into crafting this mix so I hope you all enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.

College Pro v. Large Pro

My daughter slept in our room for the first 5 months of her life (she actually slept in our bed in my wife's arms for the first 3 months).  During these first 5 months, it was lights outs at the Mixes household at around 8pm where my wife and I would just lay still hoping that nothing would wake the baby.  It was during these nights that this mix was created.  I spent hours on end, night after night, listening to massive amounts of music playing through my headphones.  Much of the music playing in my headphones during this time was music that I probably would have never listened to under more ordinary circumstances.  As I would engage in the nightly ritual of listening to music, I would take notes in my iphone's notepad to identify which songs I thought would blend well with each other.  Once my wife and I were able to transition my daughter to her own room I was able to finagle some turntable time for myself while she slept to actually lay the mix down (mostly in headphones of course).



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