B+C did a collabo project with LA Stereo to bring you a 1 on 1 interview with House Shoes and J1 aka THE DEER. Part 1: The Mayor of Detroit Hip Hop, an L.A. staple, producer, DJ, pop to lil House Shoes, and all around good dude… House Shoes. He has worked with everyone from Detroit to LA, and gone around the world several times. Recently House Shoes hooked up with All City Records (from Dublin) for their 4th installment to their L.A. Series that’s out in stores now (BIG shout to Jordan Rockswell). Check out House Shoes‘ recent appearance on SOUNDWAVES (KPFK 90.7FM), and The Makings… on Do-Over records. BIG thanks House Shoes, J1, LA Stereo, and the HVW8. Keep your eyes open for Part 2: J1 aka THE DEER
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Episode 002: Space.Mind.Grind
The fam went all out on this one. J1 aka THE DEER got heavy hitters Max Kane & Teeko, and they killed it. I met these cats a while back and they have changed my whole outlook on live performances. It’s some other level-ish. Max & Teeko are 2/3 of F.A.M.E. (Fresh Analog Music Experience), and half of 4OneFunk. BIG shout to my man Malaguti (of F.A.M.E.). Space.Mind.Grind is Beats+Crates Radio’s latest installment. Space.Mind.Grind has tracks from JimiJames to Black Spade, so you know you have to crank up the volume on this one. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve played Space.Mind.Grind before writing this post. Download B+C Radio Episode 002: Space.Mind.Grind here. Read more for tracklist. Also check out F.A.M.E. -TruthPics. BIG thanks to Max Kane & Teeko for killing this one.
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For all you folks who can’t get enough good music, Beats+Crates Radio is up and running. It’s brought to you by your favorite DJ and mine J1 aka THE DEER. He’ll be creating a series of mixes from his collection & having special guests do their thang. Hold on tight and crank up the volume, it’s going to be an experience.
Episode 001: Both Sides Of The Brain
J1 has taken us to another level with this eclectic mix of instrumental tracks. He explained that each track is like a part of the brain and as a whole you’re using Both Sides Of The Brain. From Samiyam, to Erykah Badu & Dam-Funk this will put that brain into overdrive. Check out the tracklist below. Download Episode 001: Both Sides Of The Brain here. BIG thanks J1.
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One Truth – Man vs. Woman
The first thing that pops into my mind when people mention “spoken word artists” is political (or whatever topic that’s currently socially conscious) rhythmical rants. One night J1 invited me to Transmissions at Grand Star to check out this cat One Truth. Man, was that an experience. One Truth had a three-piece band called MugPush and a style far removed from other poets I’ve seen. It felt more like a hip hop or jazz show. Point is, One Truth changed my whole perspective of spoken word artists. His album Soundtrack To Life: New Beginnings also reflects that- it’s one you’ll bump in your car. Check out One Truth on MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube. Buy One Truth’s Soundtrack To Life: New Beginnings. BIG thanks J1 for the heads up.
B+C got invited to check out Shafiq’s rehearsal and interview at the KXLU radio station Thursday night. Camcorder in hand, it was an experience. The video gives you a glimpse of the rehearsal, so you know the show is going to be banging. The rehearsal is for the upcoming show Plug Research 2010 (December 22). In addition to the crazy lineup there will be DJ sets by Deadelus, J. Rocc, & Kutmah. Your host for the evening is Pharoahe Monch! What are you waiting for? GO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! BIG thanks to Rocío for the invite and DJ Chuck. The Band: Andres Torres – Guitar, Brian Martinez – Bass, I Ced – Keys, Computer Jay – Keys, J1 – Drums, & Te’Amir Yohannes Sweeney – Percussion
Vocalists: Novena Carmel, Jimetta Rose, Desarae, Boki, & Kampaign
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1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, 8:00pm-2am | 21 & over
Limited Presale $10 (ticketweb.com), $15 at the door
For more info check out attheecho.com
The tracks selected for Classic Collaboration takes me back to high school, and some even farther. This was recorded in 2006 at Stacks record shop in Ontario (Inland Empire) while the shop was still open. Classic Collaboration is one of the many projects DJ GabeReal & DJ Ethos are planning on releasing this year. Like another B+C’s hero J1, DJ Ethos & GabeReal used all vinyl to create this dope mix. I dig Classic Collaboration not only for the tracks, but some are remixes by DJ Ethos & GabeReal that are only available on this mix. Check out Classic Collaboration and download it here. BIG thanks to DJ GabeReal for the heads up.
Track List:
Intro – Ethos & Gabe Real
Pharcyde – Pandemonium
Public Enemy – Rebel Without A Pause (Ethos + Gabe Real remix)
Aceyalone – Mic Check (Ethos + Gabe Real remix)
Gang Starr – Gang Starr – Check The Technique
ADOR – Let It All Hang Out
Ethos + Gabe Real Scratch Break
Freestyle Fellowship – 7th Seal
DJ Shadow feat. The Gift of Gab – Entropy (Part C – Count & Estimate)
House of Pain – Jump around (Pete Rock remix)
Nubian Crackers – Do You Wanna Hear it Dub
DJ Krush and The Roots – Meiso (DJ Shadow remix)
Ethos + Gabe Real scratch break
Uptown – Dope On Plastic
Showbiz and A.G. – Party Groove
The professor of Funk J1 aka THE DEER schools us on Parliament Funkadelic with Cosmic Slop. Take A Trip made me think about every album I owned that sampled those tracks, and that was a dope trip. Cosmic Slop will make you want to dig for more funk, and at the very least will get you out of your seat and dance. J1 drops stuff on us that educates and/or gives us a better appreciation for music (in my case, inspires creativity). If you can catch up with him and chat about music, J1 will definitely drop some knowledge on you. Download Cosmic Slop here and if this doesn’t get you hooked on funk…I don’t know what will. Enjoy. BIG thanks J1 for another dope mix.
Track List:
Parliament – P-funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)
Funkadelic – A Joyful Process
Eddie Hazel – Frantic Moment
Parliament – One Of Those Funky Things
Parliament – (Gloryholastoopid) Pin The Tale On The Funky
Parliament – Bop Gun (Endangered Species)
Parliament – Let’s Play House
Parliament – All Your Goodies Are Gone
Parliament – I’ve Been Watchin You (Move Your Sexy Body)
Bootsy Collins – What’s A Telephone Bill
Parliament – Chocolate City
Funkadelic – Atmosphere
Eddie Hazel – California Dreamin (Reprise)
Starship 27 took off with no delay on Saturday. The listening party was held at Fatbeats (LA) and hosted by Houseshoes. There were performances by Snowman Jack, F.A.M.E. (Teeko, Max Kane, & Ivan), and Dibia$e. The party didn’t stop there. On to BOOMBOX!!! Boombox is coordinated by the one and only Inka One. Oddisee hosted the event for the evening with special guest with flows Trek Life. There were DJ sets by J1 aka The DEER, HouseShoes, Inka One, One Man Jazz, DJ Sean O, & GroWeyez. With all that talent you think it would be enough, nope. They also had beat sets by F.A.M.E. & Dibia$e. And you know Dam Funk did a little of everything. It was dope. Everyone stayed until Grand Star was closed. It was a great night. Just watch the videos!
If you haven’t copped the DJ friendly version with the extra track GET IT HERE. BIG Thanks to J1 aka The DEER and GroWeyez.
THIS IS THE EVENT TO BE AT!!!! For reals. Mark September 5th on your calendars now. The main event is going to be kicked off at Fatbeats to rock the compilation Starship 27. There will be featured DJ sets by J1 aka The DEER & Houseshoes. Live beat set by Dibia$e & Snowman Jack (Devonwho hope you can make it), and another DJ set by Teeko & Max Kane. They are giving out free Starship 27 copies to the first 50 people! And of course free beer and lots of Fatbeats merchandise to check out. It’s going to be a packed house, but the party don’t stop there.
BOOMBOX is hosting the Starship 27 album release party. Boombox usually throws banging events anyways, but they are making this extra special with the lineup they got. Dam Funk, Houseshoes, J1, and hosted by Oddisee! Can you say off the HOOK?! Just check the flyer for the rest of the dope cats. To top it off they are going to have some crazy visuals by my man Moonsatellite. Not much else to say but GO! September 5th is going down in LA history as the day Starship 27 blasted off, so hop on because it’s going to be a great ride! BIG thanks to GroWeyez for making things happen behind the scene.
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FAT BEATS 6pm – 8pm
7600 Melrose Ave. Ste. J 2nd Flr
Los Angeles, Ca
tel: 323-655-8997
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BOOMBOX - Grand Star 9:30pm – 2am
943 Sun Mun Way (N. Broadway)
Los Angeles, Ca
tel: 213-626-2285
open: 9:30 PM – 2:00 AM, age: 21+
cover: $5 before 10:30PM & $10 after
If you’re looking to take off and experience another planet, Starship 27 is for you. This compilation of beats has heavy hitters on it, and J1 aka The DEER is the master mind behind this outta space journey. With his co-pilot Weyez and trusty navigator (the man on the 1′s & 2′s) DJ Seano aka The Wolverine cranked out a banging album. Yes not just a mix of tracks that existed, but each producer made a track for Starship 27. In addition to the compilation check out the mini videos they leaked for the promo, they are outta this world fo-reals (links below). Download Animal Kingdom x HVW8 Presents Starship 27 here. BIG thanks to J1 aka The DEER, Weyez, DJ Seano, and Moonsatellite for taking us on a trip. BIG shout to HVW8 Records, & Mary’s Treehouse. DJ Friendly version with bonus tracks download here.
Video 1 Dam Funk
Video 2 Ras G
Video 3 Moonsatellite
Video 4 DevonWho
Video 5 A-Live
For more info on the videos check out Moonsatellite at Culture King.
