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Soundtrack now on iTunes featuring "Sleepwalking" from the forthcoming TCGO1974 LP 'Daydream Forever' available February 4th 2014. 

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Daydream Forever

Sleepwalking

The Chain Gang Of 1974's new hit-single "Sleepwalking" has been remixed by @DawnGolden. soundcloud.com/dawngoldenmusic

Sleepwalking (Dawn Golden Remix)

"This shit is called Astonishing for a reason.  Enjoy. PA2 coming soon."
-Marco Polo

It’s been six years since Marco Polo took the hip-hop world by storm with his Rawkus/Soulspazm Records debut LP, Port Authority. This album not only established the Toronto, Canada native as one of the top emerging producers in his field, but also transformed Marco into a very sought-after collaborator as well. He has since gone on to release the collaborative project with Torae, Double Barrel, in 2009 and has also worked with acclaimed artists such as; Masta Ace, Special Teamz, Heltah Skeltah, Buckshot, KRS-One, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, Copywrite, Vinnie Paz and Large Professor.

After generating tremendous momentum this summer with his free LP, Newport Authority 2, Marco Polo returns to offer up the highly anticipated sequel, PA2: The Director’s Cut, which is the culmination of thousands of hours of creative energy, manpower, crate-digging, knob-twisting, Newport-smoking and coffee-bingeing, to create an impeccable infrastructure of music that will resonate with hip-hop fans across the world.

Fans have already heard glimpses of what MP has in store for PA2: The Director’s Cut, as his heartfelt dedication to Gang Starr’s Guru (“G.U.R.U.” featuring Talib Kweli & DJ Premier) not only went viral in a day, but also clearly resonated with the late MC’s friends and family as they offered up their support for the track. The LP’s most recent leak, “3-O-Clock” did what hip-hop fans have been impatiently waiting on for over fifteen years; reuniting Organized Konfusion (Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po) on the same track. Official music videos for these tracks will be released in the weeks leading up to the album. The “G.U.R.U.” video is a nostalgic tribute to the legendary lyricist, directed by Todd Angkasuwan, while “3-O-Clock”, directed by The Doppelgangaz, effectively captures the grimy and gritty New York vibe on this MP x OK collabo.

PA2: The Director’s Cut is not a “compilation” project. Rather, much like projects from the producers (Jay Dee, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, etc), that have influenced Marco, it’s a seamlessly blended piece of art featuring a who’s-who of the industry’s top MCs; each track crafted and specialized to fit each MC’s strengths. This is evident throughout PA2. On “West Coast Love” Marco displays his versatility, cooking up some premo G-Funk for West Coast legends MC Eiht and King Tee to spread their Cali love on. Further, “Astonishing” featuring Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. and Tragedy is like riding shotgun to “The Tunnel” in Doc Brown’s DeLoreon, and the shimmering “Strange Brew” with Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No) pushes the BPMs to maximum levels. The LP’s apt closing track, “Glory” (Finish Hard) featuring Masta Ace, A.G. and Posdnuos (of De La Soul) offers up a hilarious commentary from Ace on Marco’s tedious “work ethic” and ends with commentary from everyone’s favorite beer-drinking Canucks Bob and Doug McKenzie (of Strange Brew fame) who revisit their “Strange Brew” days.

For nearly 10 years, Marco’s mission has remained the same: to keep the masses moving and their heads bobbing, and PA2: The Director’s Cut is a shining testament to that. “I put together an album that I felt picked up where Port Authority left off but updated it for 2013. I'm proud to finally let this album out into the world. It's a long-ass album and I don't give a flying #!@*. At the end of the day I'm excited with the finished product; which took me five-plus years to create. DJ connoisseurs can also expect some of finest-quality cutting courtesy of DJ Revolution, DJ Premier, Shylow, DJ Linx & DJ Romes. Moving forward, I'm seriously looking forward to touring this record and smacking them MP pads live for all those inviting me to do so. Catch me traveling the world again soon backing my big bro Masta Ace, as well as rocking some solo production sets for the hip-hop heads.” Marco states.

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Marco Polo "Astonishing" f. Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C., Tragedy Khadafi & DJ Revolution

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Boiler Room DJ Mix : September 2013

Dj JS1 reached out to me saying Dj Muggs was looking for a few dope East Coast Dj's to do a 30 min mix for his Sirius/XM radio show, Soul Assassins Radio, The West Wing. 
Being that it was pre-recorded, I had never met Muggs, how much I respect Muggs and knowing the other dope dj's who were asked to submit a mix, I decided I'd put some work in to it and make it fresh. Hope you enjoy! 
**********the links below are to download this mix Individually tracked out **********
*******the Mp3 version will play seem less in your media player but if want to burn to cd and have a gapless playback, please download the 2 Aiff zips*********************
Links;
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All tracks are in # order....

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Don't confuse me with them,
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Dj Finesse NYC Soul Assassins Radio mix (Tracked download available in description)

Tourist (ft. Tokyo Police Club)

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> TRACK 03 OFF OF "DON'T TALK TO" EP. 
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1 - Let Go (ft. Kele & MNDR)
2 - Hollywood (ft. Penguin Prison)
3 - Tourist (ft. Tokyo Police Club)
4 - We Belong (ft. Katie Herzig)

> Credits:
Written/Produced by André Allen Anjos.
Vocals/Lyrics by David Monks (Tokyo Police Club).
Mixed by Andrew Maury.
Mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound NYC.
Cello by Alexandra Lawn.
Trumpet by Karl Kling.

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SEP15 - Neumos, Seattle, WA
SEP16 - Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
SEP17 - The Imperial, Vancouver, BC
SEP20 - The Fonda, Los Angeles, CA
SEP22 - Life Is Beautiful Festival, Las Vegas, NV
SEP24 - Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO
SEP26 - Trees, Dallas, TX
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SEP29 - The Republic, New Orleans, LA
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OCT5 - Black Cat, Washington DC
OCT7 - Coda, Philadelphia, PA
OCT8 - Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NY
OCT11 - Mod Club, Toronto, ON
OCT12 - Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH
OCT13 - Metro, Chicago, IL

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Tourist (ft. Tokyo Police Club)

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00:00 Kenna - How Will It End (Exclusive Debut) 
04:00 Botnek - I Know (The Sneekers Remix)
09:00 Felix Cartal - New Scene (Lazy Rich Remix) (Exclusive Debut) 
14:20 Steve Aoki - Bring You To Life (Dirtyphonics Remix) (Exclusive Debut) 
18:57 Deorro - Dechorro 
23:10 Botnek - Through The Night (Hirshee Remix) (Exclusive Debut) 
27:41 Coone - Unite (Hard Driver remix) 
32:38 Alvin Risk - Pray feat Jason Aalon Butler (Throwback Track) 
36:34 Borgore & Dudu Tassa - Wayak 
39:48 Coone & Isaac feat Popr3b3l - Ready For Life (Exclusive Debut) 
43:27 Skitzofrenix - WIld Out 
48:40 Steve Aoki - Boneless 
52:25 Coone - I Have Seen (Exclusive Debut) 
58:40 Borgore & Waka Flocka - WIld Out 

Aoki's House on Electric Area - Episode 104

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings cover of "Goldfinger" as heard on the 'Wolf Of Wall Street" soundtrack.

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Goldfinger

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HeadBand (feat. 2 Chainz) [Coucheron Remix]

B.O.B. - HeadBand (ft. 2 Chainz) (Coucheron Remix)

Remixed by Mitzi

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Reach Out Richard (Mitzi Remix)

Produced by David Guetta & Frédéric Riesterer for Gum Prod. 

One Love

Memories (feat. Kid Cudi) [Continuous Mix]

Friendly Fires - Blue Cassette (Dust Yard remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Pitbull "Go Girl" ft Trina & Young Boss

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William Fitzsimmons - So This Is Goodbye (Ben-E´s Technologic Remix)

**** Downloadable individually tracked version now available here--> http://www.djfinessenyc.com/store/   

 
This month marks the passing of the lauded rapper Notorious B.I.G. and to honor his legacy, New York resident DJ Finesse debuted a special tribute during DJ Premier's Sirius/XM show "Live From Headqcourterz" on March 8.

The mix showcases Biggie's a capellas paired with Premier-produced beats. While the original tribute was shorter for air-time, Finesse extends the tribute for hip-hop fans here with a special intro by Premier himself.

DJ Premier's "Live From Headqcourterz" airs every Friday night from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Sirius/XM Channel 44, Hip Hop Nation. DJ Finesse is a regular guest on the show, filling in for Premier as an on-air mixer.

Tracklist:
01 - DJ Premier Intro
02 - Flava In Ya Ear rmx over I Gave You Power
03 - Big Poppa over Ex To Next Girl
04 - Dead Wrong over 2 Thousand
05 - 10 Crack Commandments over One Day
06 - Who Shot Ya over Come Clean
07 - All About The Benjamins over Supa Dupa Star (1994 Demo Version)
08 - One More Chance over Recognize
09 - Long Kiss Goodnight over You Know My Steez
10 - Things Done Changed over The Format
11 - I Got A Story To Tell over Shit Is Real
12 - Real Niggas over Ready 
13 - Juicy over Nas Is Like
14 - One More Chance rmx over Freaky Flow
15 - Warning (Freestyle) over Mind Ya Business
16 - '95 Freestyle (7 Mac 11's) over Who Got Gunz
17 - Victory over Project Boy
18 - Kick In The Door over Come Get Me
19 - Going Back To Cali over The Invincible
20 - Mo Money Mo Problems over Golden Child
21 - Party And Bullshit over Now Your Mine
22 - Unbelievable


B.I.G. over Premier

Statik Selektah brings together Wu-Tang, Pro Era and The Roots for the first track off his upcoming ‘Extended Play’ album out June 18th.

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Statik Selektah - Bird's Eye View (feat. Raekwon, Joey Bada$$, & Black Thought)

Produced by De La Soul
Mixed by Morgan Garcia



De La Soul "GET AWAY" feat. The Spirit Of The Wu (Dirty Version)

Peep video & first single from Hannibal Stax & Marco Polo's "Seize The Day" album dropping May 7th on Soulspazm records.

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Hannibal Stax & Marco Polo "46 Bars Of Death" (scratches by Shylow)

Friday April 19th marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of Guru and this track, “G.U.R.U.” f/ Talib Kweli & DJ Premier is dedicated to his memory and a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast accomplishments and great music he and DJ Premier gave us. “G.U.R.U.” also serves as the lead-single from Marco Polo’s forthcoming LP, PA2: The Director’s Cut, which will be released in July 2013 on SoulSpazm Records.

“Tomorrow marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of the legendary G.U.R.U. of Gang Starr. I decided to this leak this record one day early to ensure DJ's and everyone can have it ready for his anniversary and it can be played tomorrow. This is one of the most important records I've ever been a part of” states Marco Polo. “Thank you to Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for being a part of this incredible record! We will also be premiering the "G.U.R.U." video very soon (which is directed by Todd Angkasuwan) so stay tuned. Please help share this record and celebrate the life of an artist who influenced myself and so many others in Hip-Hop and music period! R.I.P. Keith Edward Elam aka G.U.R.U. (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)!”

Please tweet #GURU in honor of him!

Marco Polo’s PA2: The Director’s Cut features appearances from Organized Konfusion, Gangrene, Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Kardinal Offishal, Styles P, Nature, Rah Digga, Slaine, Celph Titled, Ill Bill, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. & many many more.

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Marco Polo f. Talib Kweli & DJ Premier "G.U.R.U."

Guru Tribute starts at 1.04:00
****** DOWNLOAD WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. TOO MANY GANG STARR RECORDS ON HERE, IF YOU LIKE THEM GO BUY THEIR ALBUMS OR GREATEST HITS ALBUM *******

On Friday 4/13/19 it was the 3rd anniversary of Keith "Guru" Elam's passing. So While Dj Premier was away doing a show I filled in for him on his radio show "Live From Headqcourterz". As much as it is an honor to be regularly asked by Premier to fill in for him, this night was really special because not only would I fill in but I was also allowed to do a tribute set to his late partner in Gang Starr, Guru. As Guru was one of my favorite MC's of all time and Gang Starr is my favorite rap group of all time, this mix was truly from the heart. On top of that to do this mix live in front of Guru's long time engineer Eddie Sancho & his long time friend Panchi of the NYG'z, made it even more special. 
Guru Rest In Power, Gang Starr Forever!!!!

Playlist-
01 - G.U.R.U. - Marco Polo feat. Talib Kweli & Dj Premier
02 - Intro (The First Step) - Gang Starr
03 - Get Away (feat. The Spirit Of The Wu) - De La Soul
04 - Word - Bumpy Knuckles feat. Sy Ari Tha Kid
05 - Beware Of the Stare - Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge
06 - 46 Bars Of Death - Hannibal Stax & Marco Polo
07 - Fish Meat - Durag Dynasty feat. Prodigy - Prod by Alchemist
08 - Bird's Eye View - Statik Selektah feat. Raekwon Joey Bada$$ & Black Thought
09 - Louder - Spit Gemz
10 - Brand Name Marijuana - Meyhem Lauren - Prod.Alchemist
11 - Numbers On The Boards - Pusha T
12 - Without You - G.E.M.S. (Tragic Allies & Tragedy Khadafi)

---------------------- Keith "Guru" Elam Tribute  ---------------------------- 
01 - The Planet - Gang Starr
02 - All For The Cash - Gang Starr
03 - Ex Girl To Next Girl - Gang Starr
04 - Above The Clouds - Gang Starr feat. Inspectah Deck
05 - You Know My Steez - Gang Starr
06 - F.A.L.A. - Gang Starr
07 - Blowin' Up The Spot - Gang Starr
08 - 1/2 & 1/2 Gang Starr feat. M.O.P.
09 - Suckas Need Bodyguards - Gang Starr
10 - Lifesaver - Guru
11 - Just To Get A Rep (Live From Amsterdam) - Gang Starr
12 - Dwyck acapella over Reminisce instrumental - Dj Finesse NYC
13 - Gang Starr Has Got To Be The Sure Shot - Dj Finesse NYC
14 - Code Of The Streets - Gang Starr
15 - Words I Manifest (Remix) - Gang Starr
16 - Take It Personal - Gang Starr
17 - Who's Gonna Take The Weight - Gang Starr
18 - B.I. Vs. Friendship - Gang Starr feat. M.O.P.
19 - Mostly The Voice - Gang Starr
20 - Salute Pt. 2 - M.O.P. feat. Gang Starr
21 - Moment Of Truth - Gang Starr
22 - In This Life - Gang Starr feat. Snoop Dogg
23 - Step In The Arena - Gang Starr
24 - Militia - Gang Starr feat. Big Shug & Freddie Foxx
25 - Full Clip - Gang Starr
26 - Mass Appeal - Gang Starr
27 - Same Team No Games - Gang Starr feat. NYG'z & H. Stax

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