DC drum & bass local Seven returns with part 2 of his latest mix series L.O.V.E./H.A.T.E. Recorded live on 4 decks, this mix is a thorough examination of the aggressive, dark, technical, and deep aspects of the genre at present. Encompassing a walloping 34 songs in just over 67 minutes, Seven really gets down to business on this one. Listen and download below.
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Urban Development is thrilled to offer you a brand-spanking-new remix of “Space Selector”, a tune from local heroes Empresarios reworked for maximum dub goodness by DC’s own Dub Architect. Originally appearing on Empresarios’ debut album Sabor Tropical, “Space Selector” is an outstanding track in its original form–a real standout for us from 2011. That said, Dub Architect takes things to another level with a blissed-out remix of epic proportions utilizing the vocals of Fort Knox Recordings artist Zeebo Steele (of reggae/funk group See-I) to maximum effect. We highly recommend that you make this song a part of your life. So grab the free tune below, and be sure to keep an eye out for Dub Architect’s other project, Dub Campaign, a new DMV reggae band whose debut EP, Battle on Babylon, is slated for an August 2012 release. DC making it happen, y’all!
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Get to know the sounds of DC-based Mothershiester on this fantastic new mix, The Next Generation, showcasing a genuine plethora of styles and sounds from around the world. There’s truly something for everyone here, but as closet sci-fi nerds, we have to give love for the Borg sample at the beginning. Resistance is futile! Star Trek dorkery aside, be sure to check out Mothershiester this Sunday at Wonderland Ballroom for the next installment of SWENKA, the genre-bending brainchild of our good pal Brian Senyo. This month’s party also features DC’s DJ Munch and promises to be a proper celebration of progressive Afropolitan culture, music and style. So get yourself Swenka-ready with Mothershiester’s mix below!
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A 3-day weekend approaches: do you know where your parties are?
All roads lead to U Street Music Hall this Sunday evening as Fort Knox Recordings presents Funk 4 Peace 2012 featuring the return of “The Amen-Ra of Universal Hip-Hop Culture,” Afrika Bambaataa, for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration of interstellar proportions. A living legend whose legacy continues to grow as his back catalog is endlessly sampled, Afrika Bambaataa will deliver a DJ set full of party classics, anthems, old school electro and funk in what promises to be a ridiculously fun performance.
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DC-based drum & bass DJ, Julez, in the house today with his latest mix offerning, Ins+Outs. This time around the SubDistrick resident goes deep, effectively showcasing all-things-wonderful about contemporary DNB over the course of the mix’s 80 minute duration. Speaking of SubDistrick (now a proper monthly), the next one goes down Saturday, May 26th, at the 9:30 Club Backbar, and features the likes of local DJs Lyceum and Plus Good. Prep yourself with the mix below!
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“Without Chuck Brown, the world –- and our city –- will be a different place.” -Mayor Vincent Gray
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It’s been a minute since we’ve featured any club music, but thanks to the latest Jon Kwest track, “Mercy Killing”, we’ve been thoroughly revived. A truly stomping club remix of the Kanye tune featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz, Kwest’s rework is serious business sure to burn up some floors in the very near future. Grab the free download below.
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