Volume 1 was done about 10 years ago with all the usual suspects in terms of SP-1200 (SP-12) production.  Since I've become more and more of an audio file as of late, I thought I'd dig a little deeper into the SP-1200 catalog since I just love that 12 bit, crunchy sound.  Half the fun of the mix was doing the research of production equipment used in the making of different classic joints to confirm SP-1200 usage.  I used the old "double source" system of verifying whether the 1200 was actually used on different songs or albums.  In other words, if I read/heard two separate interviews where a given producer confirmed using the SP-1200 in some shape or form (whether for the whole beat or just the drums) that song became mix eligible.  As with all of my mixes, quite a bit of time and energy went into crafting this labor of love.  Hope you all enjoy!

SP-1200 Volume 2

Stones Throw & The Beat Junkies did a joint event that was put together by ArtDontSleep in the city of Los Angeles 3 weeks ago (10.26.13). it is the first time that Stones Throw & the Beat Junkies have joined forces to do a special event. Imagine Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam Funk, Prince Paul, Karriem Riggins, Rakaa Iriscience, LMNO, the Cypress Junkies, Jonwayne, & of course, the Beat Junkies all under one roof. I did this quick mix that featured songs from the Stones Throw Catalogue just to promote the party. Check out this video recap from the party: http://vimeo.com/77929024

If you lived in LA & you went to the party that night, you experienced some history going down. Other than that, hope you enjoy the mix....Salute!

ArtDontSleep Presents The Stones Throw X Beat Junkies Quick Mix

Classic Archive Mix: Lord Finesse Live on East Village Radio (Sept 22nd 2010) Tell a friend to tell a friend... & Enjoy**

Lord Finesse - East Village Radio (09-22-10)

This was recorded Live From Boogie Blind's Residence… This is for your listening pleasure.. I definitely asked for my brother's (DJ Boogie Blind) assistance on this one.. "The Art of Diggin'" continues.. This mix is for music lovers, collectors, diggers.. etc.. Hopefully this inspires people to continue on with the saga for collecting vinyl, rare grooves & searching for the perfect jewel.. Love & God Bless…

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Live From The Boogie Blind Residence

This mix is very special to me as it is dedicated to the honor of the late great J Dilla. I made this to showcase the versatility & amazing quality of work from one of the greatest producers of all-time. 
   From emerging from the gritty city of Detroit to showcasing his genius to the entire world before his passing at age 32, Dilla (also known as Jay Dee) always kept his love for all forms of music front and center. It's my honor and duty to continue to push music forward and keep his memory alive with everything I have in me. 
       I will post a tracklist soon but I want you all to just engulf the mix and embrace the rhythms. Music can truly change lives and we all must be creative in every aspect of our lives. Word to Dilla.
   Special thanks and honor to his mother Maureen Yancey, his mentor Q-tip, Questlove, Busta Rhymes, ILLA J, Madlib and the man who taught him : Amp Fiddler. 
        -DJ Rashad Hayes

Tribute to J Dilla

Figured it's a good time to re-up this tape from six years ago. I've been hesitant to do so since there's five million J. Dilla tribute tapes out there, but...whatever. Maybe you all will dig this one too! Here are the notes from the original release:

"I really dug Dilla, his choice of records, his lush filtered samples, his basslines, and the fact he loved to eat donuts. I was introduced to his genius by Jumbo of the Lifesavas. He hit me with a dub of the early Slum Village album before it dropped, and told me to dub it and give it back to him the next day, cuz that was his only copy. And even rocking a dub of a dub, the beats were just so ill. I’d bump the shit til I couldn’t take the rhmyes anymore, but I never got tired of the beats.

I’d wanted to do this tape for awhile, and felt I should put something together dedicated to Dilla, as I was a fan of his music. Not every beat or 12 inch, but the feel of his production – he just had a great ear for great records. This tape is a mixture of some of my favorite Dilla-related records (that I own on wax) from well-known to more obscure, from rock to classic hip-hop tracks. It is by no means any kind of compendium, and isn’t meant to be. It’s just a brief sampling of music I dig, music that represents the inspiration I took from Jay Dee."

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Dilla Favorites (2009 Mixtape)

Part Documentary,
Part "Best Of",
Part Insanity,
All Love.

We got a great response from this one from the likes of Just Blaze, Ego Trip and the man himself, the Large Professor.....then our page got got. So presented without the benefit of all the great comments, hearts and repost tallys that the good people of the internet bestowed upon us the first time around, here is the re-post of our mix paying tribute to one of the greatest to ever do it.

Its Overture presents "Mad Science: The Large Professor Story" (Mix)

BANG! @southernvangard #radio Ep 077! Meeks and Doe are taking a well deserved break this week to recharge for the rest of 2016 - but that doesn’t mean the content stops! We have a very special treat this week folks - a guest mix from the one and only DJ @Personify of the Little Big Things Crew!  This New-Orleans native who resides in Philly is a beast behind the wheels, no matter the genre. Fellow Little Big Things crew member Case Bloom put us on to Personify via the "Welcome To New Orleans" funk 45 mix he did for Case’s Tucker & Bloom bag company a few years back, and we’ve been hooked ever since. This mix is chock full of joints you know and maybe some you don’t - so don’t delay, press play and always remember we got that #smithsonian #grade! // #download #stream #listen // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on #itunes #podcast #stitcherradio #soundcloud #mixcloud // #hiphop #rap #underground #DJ #mix #interview #podcasts #ATL #WORLDWIDE

Recorded late June 2016 @ The Bottom, Philadelphia, PA
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"This Year" - MHz
"Gimme That" - Ali-B & Jungle Brothers
"The Blessin" - Mood Swingaz
"Fakin’ Jax" (Original Mix) - I.N.I. feat. Pete Rock
"Negro League Baseball" - Natural Resource
"The Dig" - People Under the Stairs
"Where I’m From" - The Bul Bey feat. Davon
"Gotta Get Over (Taking the Loot)" - Gang Starr
"Rugged Ruff" - Bahamadia
"Is It Right" - Extra Prolific
"Play Dat" - Dayne Jordan & Jazzy Jeff
"Crash the Boards" - Cali Agents
"Mad Izm" (Original Buckwild Remix) - Channel Live feat. KRS-ONE
"Stress" (Large Professor Remix) - Organized Konfusion
"I Know Didn’t I" - SlimKid3 & DJ Nu-Mark feat. Darando
"Buck ‘Em Down" Remix - Black Moon
"Cut Interlude 1" - DJ Personify
"Bout It Bout It" - Johnson & Jonson
"For Old Time Sake" - Sound Providers feat. Asheru
"Eye Patch" - De La Soul
"Do Your Thing" - Ugly Duckling
"Get Wise ’91" - Mr. Lif feat. Edan
"On the Phone (Girlies)" - JW Hype
"Lose In The End" - Casual
"Cut Interlude 2" - DJ Personify
"The Visualz" - Sia & Yeshua DapoED
"One In a Million" - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
"Elevation (Free My Mind)" - The B.U.M.S.
"EZ On the Motion" - Ghetto Concept
"Hookslide" - Asamov
"The World Is…" - Blu & Exile
"Live For 95" - Fatnice & Mushmouf

Episode 077 - DJ Personify - Southern Vangard Radio

To honor a masterpiece in Hip hop music, I have put together this mix to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Breaking Atoms by Main Source. 

TRACKLIST:

Ike Turner and The Kings of Rhythm - Getting Nasty
Johnnie Taylor - Watermelon Man
Main Source - Snake Eyes
Jesse Anderson - Mighty Mighty
Main Source - Scratch & Kut
Main Source - Watch Roger Do His Thing
Vicki Anderson -In The Land Of Milk And Honey
Main Source - Live At The Barbeque
Bob James - Nautilus
Melvin Van Peebles - The Man Tries Running His Usual Game but Sweetback's Jones Is So Strong He...
The Three Sounds - Repeat After Me
Myra Barnes - The Message From The Soul Sisters
Main Source - Vamos A Rapiar
Skull Snaps - I Turn My Back On Love
Sweet Charles Sherrell - Hang Out And Hustle
Vanessa Kendrick - 90% Of Me Is You
Main Source - Just Hangin' Out
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
Main Source - Just Hangin' Out (Remix)
Ike & Tina Turner - Bold Soul Sister
Main Source - Just A Friendly Game Of Baseball
Lou Donaldson - Pot Belly
James Brown - The Boss
Main Source - Just A Friendly Game Of Baseball (Remix)
Donald Byrd - Think Twice
Detroit Emeralds - You're Getting A Little Too Smart
Main Source - Looking At The Front Door (Uncut)
The Pazant Brothers and The Beaufort Express - Chick A Boom
The Third Guitar - Baby Don't Cry
The Mohawks - The Champ
Main Source - Large Professor
MSFB - T.L.C. (Tender Lovin' Care)
Main Source - Peace Is Not The Word To Play (Remix)
Lynn Collins - Things Got To Get Better
Lou Courtney - Hey Joyce
Main Source - He Got So Much Soul (He Don't Need No Music)

Main Source "Breaking Atoms 25 Mix"

One of my favorite MC's of all time is Mos Def. The man was so damn fluid on the mic and actually cared about the things he talked about. A true poet. Growing up, it was very important for me to see people who were actually intelligent while still retaining that cool factor. I think many times in the black community, you equate a person being extremely well-read as either snobby and elitist or a straight sell-out with no self-awareness. Mos was able to shatter those misconceptions beautifully. The man is an award-winning actor, true mc, poet, and producer. And he does all of them with skill and a nobility. Hip-hop is meant to serve as a positive beacon for the community. Salute Mos aka Dante Smith. Another tribute mix. :) Get in tune on twitter @djrashadhayes & blackmeansforever.tumblr.com

Tracklisting: 

Intro - Mos Def freestyling at 16

1. Respiration 
2. Respiration (Pete Rock remix) 
3. Brown Sugar (Kanye West Remix) 
4. Universal Magnetic 
5. Body Rock ft. Q-Tip 
6. Angie Martinez Interview 
7. Crosstown Beef (Medina Green) 
8. Mathematics (Dj Premier Remix) 
9. Speed Law 
10. Reminisce ft. Bilal & Common (Jay Dilla Mix) 
11. The Love Song 
12. Children's Story 
13. Travelin Man (parts 1 & 2) 
14. Joy ft. Talib Kweli 
15. Ms. Fat Booty 
16. Got 
17. Habitat (Brooklyn) 
18. Love 
19. Mr. Nigga ft. Q-TIp & Weldon Irvine 
20. The Questions ft. Common & Questlove 
21. Thieves in the Night (Black Star) 
22. High Drama ft. Mike Zoot 
23. Umi Says (Reprise)

Mos Def (Expanded)

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

Southern Vangard Radio is a weekly podcast that features the latest and greatest underground hip-hop and lively color commentary from Atlanta’s own DJ Jon Doe & rhyme connoisseur Eddie “Cappuccino” Meeks. In addition to dropping every Tuesday, Doe & Meeks don their journalism hats on Thursdays with the Southern Vangard Radio Interview Sessions, which serves as an outlet for artists featured on the mix show to tell their story. Artists such as Consequence, Grap Luva, DJ Trackstar of Run the Jewels, Amerigo Gazaway, Oh No & the late great Sean Price are small sample of the interview sessions to date. So buckle in, press play and remember it’s always #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard

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