"But if it wasn't for The Bronx...." 
"Who ever thought that Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far...."
"And Live Good, To My Players East Coast, West Coast World Wide...."
"I Go, On And On And On And....."
"It's Been A Long Time, Sorry I Kept You...."

There have been so many amazing quotes from the MCs, rappers, wordsmiths....but it all began with DJs. 

This mix is an ambitious experience in a little bit of everything that came from 50 years of Hip-Hop: break beats, party anthems, blends, remixes, edits, funky layers creating new songs on the fly, a little scratching....it's all there. 

This mix was produced LIVE at St Mary's Park in The Bronx (special thanks to Skate Info Network for having me!) but it isn't the whole story! It would be IMPOSSIBLE to capture 50 years of Hip-Hop in under 2 hours, and I wasn't going to upload this until I could redo it to about 4 hours-that would be enough time for me to do all that I wanted to do with this mix. I may still do that before the year of 2023 ends, but in the meantime enjoy this journey through time. 

MOST of the songs are CLEAN as this mix was done for children and a family atmosphere. But I stayed true to the excitement of a Hip-Hop party, a jam in the park, a session at the roller rinks (remember Stars, Skate Key, Skate Fever, Skating Palace?? All Bronx rinks) and so much more. 

So much to say but I will let the mix speak for me. It has mistakes and things I might have edited for repeat listens, but after about 2 weeks of sitting on it I decided to upload it and let the music land where it lands! 

BOOKINGS: Freedom@MixToGo.info
FOLLOW: @DJFreedomLives or @SkateCrates (both on Instagram)

#Hip-Hop50 LIVE At St Mary's Park, The Bronx, Aug 12, 2023 )[Skate Crates 50.1]

Skate Crates 48 :: R&B Vibes 2023 
By DJ Freedom 
@DJFreedomLives (SoundCloud, Instagram)

01 Jaheim ● Just In Case 
02 Fugees ● Killing Me Softly 
03 Quincy Jones Feat Ron Isley & R Kelly, Charlie Wilson & Aaron Hall ● Heaven's Girl 
04 Toto ● Georgy Porgy 
05 Solange ● Wonderland 
06 Common ● The Light
07 Marlena Shaw ● California Soul 
08 Soul For Real ● Every Little Thing You Do
09 Ciara & Chris Brown ● How We Roll 
10 D'Angelo ● Brown Sugar 
11 Sybil ● Don't Make Me Over 
12 Terrance Trent D'Arby ● Sign Your Name
13 Dexter Wansel ● The Sweetest Pain 
14 Q Tip ● That Feelin 
15 R Kelly ● Believe That Its So
16 Austin Millz, Remi Wolf ● Bad Behavior
17 DJ Technix x Musiq Soulchild ● Memphis Roll With Soul 
18 Anthony Hamilton ● The Truth 
19 Kid Capri Feat Stephanie Mills ● Something In The Way You Make Me Feel
20 Tony Toni Tone ● Let's Get Down 
21 Janet Jackson ● Thats The Way Love Goes
22 Levan Kali ● Smile 
23 Soul For Real ● Every Little Thiing You Do
24 Abrina Feat RINI ● Protection 
25 Shanice ● I Love You Smile 
26 Father MC ● Do 4 U 
27 Ce Ce Peniston ● Keep On Walkin
28 Michael Jackson ● I Can't Help It 
29 Loose Ends ● Hangin On A String
30 Rene Neuvfille ● Watching Me
31 Trinidad James, Kamaliyah Johnson, Hope Tala ● Sheisty (Free*Mix)
32 Jody Watley ● Don't You Want Me 
33 Lil Jon Feat Usher ● Lovers And Friends
34 Tina Turner ● What's Love Got To Do W/ It
35 Kings Of Tomorrow ● Treat You Right
36 Austin Millz ● On And On (w//Justine Skye)
37 Austin Millz ● With Duckworth ● Fsmiliar 
38 DJ Jazzy Jeff Feat Anderson .Paak ● Doin Too Much 
39 Reggie ● I Was Thinkin' (They Cloned Tyrone) 
40 Phil Weeks ● You Want My Love 
41 Mary J Blige ● Family Affair 
42 Montell Jordan ● This Is How We DO It
43 iCandy ● Keep That
44 Jey One ONANA 
45 Pharrell Feat Gwen Stefani ● Feels (like Saturday) 
46 Jeanette Lady Day x DJ Jazzy Jeff ● Come Let Me Love You
47 Nina Sky Feat Shawna & Pitbull ● Turning Me On 
48 Cassie ● Me And Amapiano U
49 Tory Lanez & Wayne Wonder ● Come Back To Me (Amapiano Remix) 
50 Ne-Yo ● So Sick (Amapiano Remix)
51 Drake Feat Rihanna ● Take Care 
52 Janet Jackson ● If (Amapiano Workout)
53 Kaytra Feat Kali Uchis ● 10% 
54 Blackstreet ● No Diggity 
55 Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, Diddy, 21 Savage ● Creepin 
56 Reel People & Raheem Devaughn ● Deja Vu 

PLUS MANY MORE!

BOOKINGS: Freedom@MixToGo.info
FOLLOW: @DJFreedomLives
(Instagram ● SoundCloud.com

Skate Crates 48 - R&B Vibes 2023 [FMDJ] 8.25.23

Skate Crates 54: Loft Sessions, 3

Skate Crates 54: Loft Skate Sessions, 3

Skate Crates 56: Winter R&B Vibes 2024

01 DJ Freedom ● Skate Crates Intro

02 Elujay ● Luvaroq 
(Freedom's SC Rework)

03 Majid Jordan Feat Naomi Sharon ● Waiting For You (Free*Edit)

04 Force MDs Feat Chubb Rock ● 1 2 Step
(Freedom's SC Rework)

05 Abrina ● Purple Skies 
(Freedom's SC Edit)

06 Chingy Feat Tyrese ● Pulling Me Back 
(Free*Edit)

07 Terrace Martin & Alex Isley ● Honey 
(Free*Edit)

08 Yung Pooda, Angelica Vila, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ● Already Know
(Freedom's SC Blend)

09 Ari Lennox ● Gummy

10 Maina Doe, Valve Sounds, IJALE & King Ivy ● WYA (Free*Edit)

11 Snoh Aalegra ● Whoa (Free*Mix)

12 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne & Usher ● Transparency 
(Freedom's Whoa Blend)

13 Jennifer Lopez ● Get Right (Free*Mix)

14 7AM ● You Need It (Free*Edit)

15 Mariah Carey Feat The Lox, Mase ● Honey 
(Free*Style)

16 King Combs F/Fabolous & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Jeremih ● Flyest In The City

17 DJ Techtrix ● MakinSk8Luv

18 Barry White ● I'm Gonna Love You A Little Bit More (Freedom's Sure Thing Blend)

19 St Germain ● Sure Thing (Free*Mix)

20 Latoiya Williams ● Fallen Star 
(Free*Work)

21 Jorja Smith F/J Hus ● Feelings 
(Free*Work)

22 Sam Redmore ● Party 
(Buscrates Funked Up Mix)

23 JONES, Nardeydey ● Around (Free*Edit)

24 Keezo Kane ● Ga Ga Ga (Free*Edit)

25 Janet Jackson ● That's The Way Love Goes
(Free*Work)

26 Tyga, Jhene Aiko, Pop Smoke ● Sunshine
(Free*Edit)

27 The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans ● One More Chance (Free*Edit)

28 Tems ● Replay (Free*Edit)

29 Victony With Don Toliver, Rema & Tempoe ● Soweto (Free*Edit)

30 Hot Toddy Feat Karen Harding ● So Good To Me (Free*Work)

31 Sarz ● Happiness (Free*Edit)

32 Tamera ● Insensitive 
(Free*Edit)

33 Siara Shawn ● Racing Home 
(Free*Edit)

34 NxWorries Feat Anderson .Paak & H.E.R. ● Where I Go (Free*Work)

35 Nicole Bus ● With You 
(Free*Edit)

36 Nuwamba ● Unusual (Free*Mix)

37 Yuna Feat Usher ● Crush (Free*Mix)

38 DJ Freedom ● Party's Still Jumpin' 
(Feat Snoop & Pretty Ricky)

39 Tinashe ● Needs (Free*Edit)

40 The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, Madonna ● Popular (Kidcutup x Free*Edit)

41 Tash ● 787 (Free*Edit)

42 Barry White ● I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby (Free*Mix)

43 Kid Capri Feat Vina Love ● Uptown

44 Heavy D & The Boyz ● Nuttin' But Love 
(Free*Edit)

45 Nelly, Akon, Ashanti ● Body On Me
(Tomocio Remix)

46 50 Cent ● Disco Inferno
(Free*Mix)

47 Raveena ● Sweet Time 
(Free*Mix)

48 Anderson .Paak ● Heart Can't Stand A Chance (Free*Mix)

49 Amerie ● Why Don't We Fall In Love
(Free*Mix)

50 Austin Millz, Remi Wolf ● Bad Behavior 
(Free*Mix)

51 Stokley Feat The Bonfyre ● Cascade

52 Linda Diaz ● Honesty 
(Cool Company Remix)

53 Elujay ● Luvaroq 
(Freedom's Re-Drum Eulogy)

54 Bruno Mars, Cardi B ● Finesse
(Free*Work)

55 PRICIE ● U, U And Only U 
(Free*Mix)

56 Otis Kane ● Sweet Sensation (Free*Mix)

57 Leela James ● Satisfied 
(Freedom's SC Steppers Workout)

58 Marvin Gaye ● Sexual Healing 
(Freedom's Steppers Remix)

59 Ciara & Summer Walker ● Better Thangs
(Free*Mix)

60 Anthony Hamilton ● Best Of Me 
(Free*Mix)

61 Kali Uchis ● Moonlight 
(Free*Mix

62 Lil Wayne Feat Babyface ● Comfortable 
(Free*Mix)

63 Maeta Feat Kaytranada ● Questions
(Free*Edit)

64 LATIMORE ● Out To Get Cha 
(Free*Mix)

65 DJ Jazzy Jeff ● I Can't Lose (Free*Mix)

66 Musiq Soulchild ● Love 
(Ossammot Remix)

67 Baby Bash ● Pure Intentions (Free*Mix)

68 Darius, Devin Tracy ● Ease Your Mind 
(Free*Work)

69 Linda Dawn ● Fonk Street 
(Free*Work)

70 Tayc ● D O D O (Free*Mix)

71 The Spinners ● It's A Shame 
(Free*Mix)

72 Sticks & Stonez Feat Liv East ● You're My
(Free*Mix)

73 Bill Withers ● Who Is He And What Is He To You (Free*Mix)

74 Anane ● Love To Love You Baby 
(Free*Mix)

75 Womack And Womack ● Baby I'm Scared Of You (Free*Mix)

76 Sister Sledge ● We Are Family 
(Free*Mix)

Skate Crates 56

Skate Crates 56 - R&B Vibes 2024

Skate Crates 58: Soul On A Roll 2024
By DJ Freedom LIVE at Studio 92, Brooklyn, NYC

Over 4 hours of the BEST in skate music from around the world. This one will be a classic. And it is the people of the world who love good music, skate music, house music, African music!

All the tricks of the mix, remix and editing trade are on full display here. Yes, I took some time to put this together-I've been working on it for nearly a month-and then the mix itself was originally 4 hours and 45 minutes. 
Here, the mix is trimmed down a bit, focusing on the main parts of what makes a mix really exciting. That's my job as a DJ: to present the best sounds and keep the integrity of the songs I play in place. Of COURSE sometimes the goal is something completely different, but overall, what you hear here will be devastating to your ears. 

There is so much here to choose from. Skaters of every walk and style, who favor one sound or another is going to find their joy here. 

This is 100% quality skate music. I choose carefully, and while there are 94 songs tracked, there are well over 100 in the mix-beats, loops, sound effects, etc....you will not be disappointed. 

Special thanks to all of the artists, their labels, producers, managers and supporters of the skate culture who send me their music and create these amazing songs. I love what you do and every one of my mixes is as much for you as it is for everyone who loves good music.

I had a lot to say here, more than usual, because that's how special this mix is to me. Oh and I CANNOT do all this and not thank my Queen Martina-the voice you hear on all my mixes-and our Sun Jelani, who gives me pointers on what to play and what he likes. He's Autistic, he doesn't speak, but he loves music as much as we do, so I do every mix with him in mind as well. He will clap when I'm on point LOL. 

Normally I post a playlist to this description but it is 94 songs, mix names and time frames. I don't always make a list of what I play like that-especially for a mix that was nearly 5 hours long-but I WILL send it to my email subscribers and post it to our Skate Crates group on Facebook. Otherwise, you can reach out on IG @DJFreedomLives if you have an interest in what you hear here. 

Lastly, a new mix is released every 2 weeks for Skate Crates, as well as House Massive. Other genres like afrobeat, amapiano, moomba, disco, funk, soul and top 40/pop are all featured in all of my mixes....even touches of Spanish-themed songs (salsa, merengue, bachata, tejano, dem bow, etc). I love all kinds of music. 

If you'd like to book me for an event: Freedom@MixToGo.info via my email. You can follow me on Instagram @DJFreedomLives and also @SkateCrates and @HouseMassive, also on Instagram. HouseMassive.com and SkateCrates.net are our websites. The Skate Crates site is getting a makeover this week, so whenever you read this it will be up! 

See you in the mix, and please DO support roller skate culture worldwide. In NYC right now we do not have any rinks in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan or The Bronx. Staten Island has one but the floor is cement-my knees were KILLING me after skating lightly for about 90 minutes. The nearest rinks are in Long Island, then South Amboy NJ or Newark, NJ. My long term plan in all of this is to open a rink in Brooklyn OR The Bronx. The latter, because I grew up there and I would love to bring it back to my foundation. Brooklyn has been home for 17 years (since 2007) so of course I am thinking of my homestead first :D 

See you on the next one and at one of our events!!

DJ Freedom | Mix To Go Music Group LLC
"The Sound Architect" #StayInTune (my hash for over 10 years)

P.S. 
Skate Crates turns 3 July 2024 and 
House Massive turns 16 May 2024. 
Mix To Go Music Group LLC turns 7 this August 2024. There will be celebrations!!

Skate Crates 58

Soul On A Roll 2024 (Skate Crates 58) [SkateCrates.net].mp3

DJ Freedom and Skate Crates present
Skate Crates 59: The Spring Roll 2024
Hosted by Martina * Just over 2 hours of skate music
with R&B, soulful house, nu-disco and hints of afrobeat. 
Recorded at Studio 92 in Brooklyn, New York City, 4.4.24
LIVE, no edits, kept all the technical mishaps. Recorded using a Pioneer DDJ Controller, Virtual DJ (4 turntables) and monitored with Beats headphones on a QSC speaker system. 

Sponsorship, bookings, appearances and production and/or remix interest: Freedom@MixToGo.info 
Follow me: @DJFreedomLives on Instagram, here on SoundCloud and Tumblr.

The Spring Roll 2024 [Skate Crates 59]

DJ Freedom | Skate Crates 61
"TrentonSK8s LIVE"
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 
Recorded LIVE at Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ
NO PLAYLIST! Send a DM or email Freedom@MixToGo.info to subscribe, which includes my monthly 12 pack of remixes you will only find in my sets, or among the other 39 DJs I select to have them. 
Also email for bookings. 

Follow: @DJFreedomLives on Instagram and Facebook
@SkateCrates for all of my skate events, skate weekends and in 2026 the world's first "Skate Cruise."
@TrentonSK8s on Instragram and donate to them on their Cash app.d

DJ Freedom - Skate Crates 61 - TrentonSK8s LIVE (Wed May 23 2024) [SkateCrates.net].mp3

Skate Crates 61 - DOIN IT IN THE PARK 2024 [SkateCrates.net].mp3

Skate Crates 64: DOIN IT IN THE PARK 3
(Live at Lincoln Terrace Park, Brooklyn, NYC)

Playlist soon!

Follow: @DJFreedomLives

DJ Freedom - Skate Crates 64 - DOIN IT IN THE PARK 3 (Lincoln Terrace Park, Brooklyn LIVE)

Skate Crates 64 - DOIN IT IN THE PARK 3 (Lincoln Terrace Park, Brooklyn LIVE)

DJ Freedom | Skate Crates 65
"Doin' It In The Park 4" (Summer 2024)
The fourth and final mix in the park, this one leans more to the Caribbean and African side. It still has all the usual sounds Skate Crates is known for, with some additional things skaters are NOT hearing! 
MIXES: Every week this fall I will post a new skate mix. 
EVENTS: 2-4 sessions a month this fall (2024) into the winter, spring and so on. 
ORIGINAL PROJECTS: An EP in October 2024, an album January 2025 and a "Spring Roll 2025" weekender and album April 2025. 

BOOKINGS: Freedom@MixToGo.info or DM @DJFreedomLives
(and follow me on Instagram.com/DJFreedomLives)

DJ Freedom - Skate Crates 65 - DOIN IT IN THE PARK 4 (Lincoln Terrace Park LIVE) 9.15.24 (edit 9.18.24).mp3

Skate Crates 65 - DOIN IT IN THE PARK 4 (Lincoln Terrace Park LIVE) 9.15.24 (edit 9.18.24).mp3

DJ Freedom & Martina Present 
Skate Crates 66: 
Slow Walk & Groove Talk

Some 66 songs and tracks make up this amazing, sensual, groovy, funky, soulful and emotive mix of the signature SKATE CRATES sound. Every song has been slightly tweaked and/or adjusted LIVE. This is NOT an edit, or a refix, a reconstruction or a remix. This is how the mix was originally done at STUDIO 92. That's our base. UPDATE 10/21/24: NOW an alteration has been made: the tempo is 5BPMs faster than before, which gives the mix more of a bounce-more of what you are used to from Skate Crates. Only once before did a mix have this slower sound overall, and we never did it again, because skaters want ENERGY. That's what our sound has always been, but we also introduce new things, artists you may not know about or don't hear enough of, and sometimes, our own exclusives are added. And ALL of the drums have been redone, and that was done LIVE. 

BOOK DJ FREEDOM:
Freedom@MixToGo.info

FOLLOW DJ FREEDOM:
@DJFreedomLives (Instagram) 

DONATE: 
@DJFreedomSkates (Cash App)
@DJFreedomLives (Venmo)

Look for our NYE in NYC skate party Dec 31, 
our weekend getaways for skaters in 2025 (seasonal), 
our 4th Anniversary Weekend in Brooklyn (2025) and
our line of skate gear. Exclusive, skaters!!

Skate Crates 66 - Slow Walk & Groove Talk

DJ Freedom. Founder of @HouseMassive = HouseMassive.com AND @SkateCrates (both in Instagram & Facebook)🎧 CASH APP  (@DJFreedomLives) or VENMO ($DJFreedomLives)  🎧 🌐 DJ BOOKINGS: Freedom@MixToGo.info 💪🏾 An official Core DJs Worldwide member 👑

New tracks tagged #skate crates