TAG: mixtape

Nov24

Digital Crates: From Jamdown to Jamdown (MP3)

Over at thisarehome (an ongoing work of J-School shenanigans), travelers can find a mix of everything JA related. There’s a bit of dub, some dance-hall and even a dash of rock steady. Clocking in at over an hour, there’s no part of From Jamdown to Jamdown that’s gonna disappoint stoned enthusiasts.

MP3: From Jamdown to Jamdown

01 – Harry Mundie – Full Dose Of Dub
02 – The Aggrolites – Burning Bush
03 – Clancy Eccles – Don’t Brag Don’t Boast
04 – King Django – Trying to Be Something
05 – The Jolly Boys – Build On The Rock
06 – Bim Sherman – Danger
07 – Derrick Harriott – The Undertaker
08 – Israel Vibration – Never Gonna Hurt Me Again
09 – Burning Spear – Man in the Hills
10 – Winston Wright & Rupie Edwards All Stars – Grandfathers Clock
11 – Bob Marley – Black …

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Nov12

Wale – Back Into Go Mode

It is not very often that an emerging artist is traditional enough to swiftly gain support but unique enough to be in a class of their own. Then again, it takes a special something to land on our 150th issue cover before even having an album out. For people in the know, Wale is far from a “new” artist. Delivering rock-solid mixtapes and now a phenomenal debut album to the masses, this D.C. champion has been someone to pay attention to for a while now. We caught up with the URB favorite to talk Attention Deficit, touring with Jay-Z and Africa.


URB: First and foremost, the album is very very good. You should be very proud…
Wale: Thank you so much man. I appreciate it.


Yeah, it’s great. I mean, I’ve been a fan of you since the 100 Miles and Runnin’ mixtape. …

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Oct22

DJ Benzi – Elitaste CMJ Mixtape

So who’s hitting up any of the shows for CMJ this week? If not then I guess this tape by DJ Benzi will suffice. The tape features contributions from Wale, Big Sean, Mike Posner, Camp Lo and Freddie Gibbs among other blog-friendly rappers. Tracklist and download link after the break. First spotted @ 2db.

DJ Benzi – Elitaste CMJ Mixtape (Link via 2dopeboyz)

– Sam C.

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Jan30

The Drought Is Over

In 2008, mixtape art is probably more interesting than mixtape music 

By Brandon Perkins

Album art might’ve had a digital death, but one has to wonder if mixtape art ever lived. The illegitimate inherency of the street tape game has created nearly laughable art, from bad photocopying to even worse photoshopping. However, these four artists–who’ve cut their teeth creating slim case art for the greatest DJs out–prove quite brightly that mixtape masterpieces are in the midst of a renaissance.

Def tone Design: The Warrior
Visions of struggle and strife dominate complicated compositions

URB: Where does mixtape art stand at the end of 2007?
Def tone: I think it’s healthy. Over the past …

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Jan02

Roxy Cottontail: Foxy Moxy (Video)

Roxy Cottontail takes the triple crown on the party rap scene 

By Joshua Glazer

As a promoter, Roxy Cottontail may be the person most responsible for bringing the B’more-Philly eclectic party sound to New York City. As a DJ, she’s touring the world and winning trophies. Now working to establish herself as a rapper-performer, the blonde bombshell continues to bring the girls and boys baskets full of hipster joy.

URB: You just won the Paper Nightlife award for Best DJ. You’re also an established promoter and an up-and-coming musician. Which is the most important to you?
Roxy Cottontail: I think making music is becoming more of an importance. Ive been recording a lot, but DJing and promoting is kind of paying my bills. So eating is nice, right now.

Eating, DJing, promoting. OK.
I do get paid for performing overseas a lot, so that’s really fun. It’s all important to …

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