“We had heard about Cameron Falsetti a.k.a. Chanes, for a while now, I think first from Detroit’s Ambassador, House Shoes, we dug a little deeper and we started to see a young man with an already prolific career. Reaching out to him to see if he would be down to give us a mix for the (iN), We were not ready for what we got, all songs produced by Chanes with 8 exclusive joints. Artwork by Mike Combs”

- Andy the (iN)Tern

Anything from the D, there’s always a House Shoes connection. Gotta love that guy. Download Chanes – (iN)TANGIBLES on (iN)SECT Records. BIG thanks (iN)SECT Records for the heads up. And to Mr. House Shoes for getting good music heard.

Chanes – Playground (featuring Miz Korona & Moe Dirdee)

Chanes – Free Money (featuring Moe Dirdee, Freeway & Clemmye)

Episode 008: Purple High

And now for the long awaited next episode of Beats+Crates Radio mixed by DJ Mantron. Purple High is for all you music lovers that want to feel grown. DJ Mantron, through some J Dilla, Mos Def, Nicolay & Kay, The Pharcyde, and J*Davey,  brings you a mix that will have you dancing.  Lately I have been driving a lot, and Purple High has been my soundtrack for the road.  I’ll tell you Life Is Better with Purple High in heavy rotation. Download DJ Mantron’s episode of Beats+Crates Radio: Purple High here.  Click “Continue reading” below to see the whole playlist. BIG thanks to DJ Mantron and J1 aka THE DEER.

Playlist:

Norman Conners – Invitation
Mos Def – Brown Sugar (Fine)
Q-tip – Life is Better
Basic Vocab – Sex
Madlib the Beat Konducta – Yo Yo Affair
P.H.E.A.R – What Happened
Avila Brothers – I Want You Now
Jackson 5 – Where Almost There(Dj Spinna Remix)
Shania D – It’s U
Nicolay & Kay – The Lights ft. Myth &S1 and Nicole Hurst
Erykah Badu – Honey (DJ Day Remix)
Morgan Zarate – Sticks & Stones
J*Davey – No More
Solange – CampagneChronicKnightcap
J Dilla – So Far To Go ft. Common & D’Angelo
Jill Scott – Crown Royal
The Pharcyde – She Said (Mike Caren Remix)
Sylvia – Sweet Stuff

­To start off, I have listened to this episode of Beats+Crates Radio 12 times (and counting). No joke. J1 has got a group of talented friends, and P.U.D.G.E. raised the bar on this one. P.U.D.G.E. is a DJ, emcee, a beat maker, and continues to crank out the projects. This episode of Beats+Crates Radio, Hanging Wit The Homeboys, covers the Hip Hop gamut in 53 minutes. I asked P.U.D.G.E. about the title and he answered, “Cuz I know and/or am associated wit everyone on the playlist.” I stopped for a minute and was like “wow,” and proceeded to go over the playlist a 2nd and 3rd time. Yes, that dope. P.U.D.G.E.’s got quite a few projects out now, but is getting ready to drop another in a few days on BandCamp. Keep your eye and ears open. Download Episode 004: Hangin Wit The Homeboys here. Check out P.U.D.G.E. on MySpace, Twitter, & BandCamp.  BIG thanks P.U.D.G.E. for knocking this one outta the park. Click below “continue reading” for the tracklist.

Track list:
1.      FlySwat – GreatJsn (the Weirdoz)
2.      Bad Neighbor – Dibia$e(Green Llama)
3.      Good Afternoon – The Cool Kids
4.      THX Sound – DJ. Pound
5.      Ologist – Mndsgn (Klipmode)
6.      Solar Exposure – G.r.a.m.z.d
7.      Advanced Fiber – Knxwledge (Klipmode)
8.      Bibimbap – Knxwledge (Klipmode)
9.      Deal Wit It – Quelle + Denmark Vessey(Crown nation)
10.    What if? – No Alias (The Lepht)
11.    Gospel Slap – Dibia$e (Green Llama)
12.    Can u See? – Kutmah (FreeKutmah.com)
13.    Kinky Girl – Breezy LoveJoy
14.    Order Another Round – Malkovich + Sumkid {the Palms Wknd)
15.    Pop – Roc Marciano
16.    Here Come The Live 1‘s – Rhettmatic Ft. Frank Nitty
17.    Enigmatic Sea Turtle – Mono/Poly
18.    Fantastic/untitled  (rmx) – Georgia Anne Muldrow
19.    HellOnEarf – GreatJsn
20.    Potholes(Mort) – Mndsgn
21.    Trucks – Dilla
22.    Dance Or Die – Janelle Monae ft. Saul Williams
23.    Bobby Womack(Get It) – Crown Nation
24.    Charlie Brown – Ghostface (prod. by Doom)
25.    The Whole umi says – Dj Amdex(Yamin Semali)
26.    Black magic – The Milky Way

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.

Tracklist:

1.   Samiyam  “Roller Skates”

2.   Flying Lotus “Sangria Spin Cycles”

3.   Hudson Mohawke “Overnight”

4.   P.U.D.G.E. & Dibia$e “Smoke It Over”

5.   Dabrye “With A Professional”

6.   J5 “Hey”

7.   Osulande Ft. Erro “Everything In It’s Right Place”

8.   Silhouette Brown “Looking Back” (Reprise)

9.   4hero “Sink Or Swim”

10. Nutmeg “The Setpiece Punishment”

11. Erykah Badu “The Twinkile”

12. Dam Funk ‘The Sky Is Ours”

13. Miguel Atwood-ferguson “Fall In Love” (A Suite For Ma Dukes)

Vimeo video version click here.

For most of y’all I don’t have to tell you who Houseshoes is, but for those of you sleeping under a rock he is Hip Hop! To the point, laid back, real, Detroit, and all around good dude are just a few ways I would describe Houseshoes. From killing it DJing to making ill beats this is the guy to know. A while back I got this track called Castles by Houseshoes. Since then I’ve been keeping an eye out for whatever he drops, even podcast. Unlike other podcast, Houseshoes’ reads more like a resume and list of his friends. I’m amazed of all the projects and the people he’s worked with. Be sure to check out The Makings and keep your eyes and ears open for his LP, and look for him at Shoes House (Blue Monkey Lounge) in Hollywood. BIG thanks to Houseshoes for taking the time.

Houseshoes – Castles

Houseshoes – Dorothy’s Look

Check out:

Houseshoes on MySpace & Twitter

Houseshoes’ podcasts

A-Side Worldwide

Fat Beats “BUY A RECORD”

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)

Track list:

1. WHERE THERE IS LOVE – PATRICE RUSHEN
2. A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE – BRENDA RUSSELL

3. LOVE BALLAD – L.T.D.

4. DIRTY OLD BOSSA NOVA – HOWARD ROBERTS QUARTET

5. FOOL’S PARADISE – MELI’SA MORGAN

6. ONE STEP AHEAD – ARETHA FRANKLIN

7. MERCY MERCY MERCY – WILLIE MITCHELL

8. TIDAL WAVE – RONNIE LAWS

9. I WANNA DO SOMETHING FREAKY TO YOU – LEON HAYWOOD

10. MR. COOL – RASPUTIN’S STASH

11. YOU’RE GONNA NEED ME – DIONNE WARWICK

12. MI COSA – WES MONTGOMERY
:::::::::::ALL JOINTS ON VINYL::::::::::::

Track list and J1 comments:

1. Nino Moschella “If You Believe” Sa-Ra RMX
Nino’s album is dope and it’s a must that we have all sa-ra wax on deck so this was a no brainer 4 the kick off.

2. RJD2 “Bus Stop Bities”
Love this joint from a fellow buckeye(((oh. Stand up)))) love the drums on this too.

3. Radiohead “Everything In Its Right Place”
4sho one of my favorite groups of all time.. And the this melody is the bizness, and i love the rhodes so this is my zone right here.

4. Platinum Pied Pipers “The Look of Love”
Craaaazy remix/flip of a classic tune feat. Maestro 4sho 1 of my records to vibe to (shout out 2 groove merchant records//sf//)

5. Dabrye “With a Professional”
I wish I could of seen this session just to see hoe he did this. His sound is dope and this joint is hella mysterious…

6. Dwight Trible “Otherwordly”
Big shout to the homie///gb/// he made this track and if you aint hip check the name/////gb///////

7. Fat Freddy’s Drop “Flashback” Jazzanova RMX
Dope remix from Jazzanova 4 the super dope band out of new zealand both of these crews are heavy so I had to get this as soon as I seen it.

8. Silouette brown “Whose in Charge”
On this 1 two super talented brothas team up on production ///dego/// & ///kaidi tatham/// if you aint hip to their crews ((((4hero)))) & ((((bugzintheattic))))
Check em out this album to me is some of the most soulful broken-beat the whole album is bangin!!!!

9. Dam-funk “Gold”
This just felt like the perfect ending truly my favorite nighttime smoke jam.. Put this on and just getyomindright!!!!!

There it is ya’ll vibe to it hope u enjoy and please remember all selections were///vinyl///   we love records!!!!!!!!!!! – J1

Whatcha waitin for, Download it!

If you have been sleeping under a rock or just don’t know how far Dilla has reached, check out Thank You Jay Dee v. 1-4. You’ll do like I did when I heard the first one…”I didn’t know Dilla did that one too!” BIG thanks to J. Rocc and Stones Throw for bring it.

check it out here.