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Mixtape Monday is a journey through different dimensions for the first week of June, 2017. DJ Michael “5000” Watts serves up his chopped and screwed take on David Banner’s timely album The God Box. Jehan is back at the controls dropping nuff joints for all the folks riding shotgun with his latest set for The Music Snobs’ In The Mix series. Diggs Duke returns to the surface with the first installment of his SeenItAll mixtape series. King Britt takes listeners into the Fhloston Paradigm with a new set for FADER while DJ Deeon digs ghetto house gold for FACT Mag and MekDot gives a clinic on the new west coast sound. There’s also something really special from Rob Milton and Georgia Anne Muldrow. Check it out after the jump.
DJ Michael “5000” Watts x David Banner - The God Box (Screwed & Chopped)
Days after the release of David Banner’s highly-anticipated The God Box LP, he and DJ Michael “5000” Watts deliver an H-Town inspired take on the 14-track project with the arrival of the The God Box (Screwed + Chopped). The pitched down version of the project, ironically, gives Banner’s booming vocal an otherworldly presence on the tape reminiscent of the cinematic “Voice of God.” Combined with the timeliness of Banner’s commentary, that alone might be enough to make this joint a must listen. Just make sure you listen in your whips.
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The Music Snobs - In The Mix 014: Sounds From The Front Seat 2
Jehan is back out front for The Music Snobs with the fourteenth edition of their In The Mix series entitled Sounds From The Front Seat 2. If you were in the mood for a little more traveling music, this set is almost one hour of choice cuts perfect for anyone looking to impress whenever they finally get the aux cord. As always, Jehan packs in the jams this go-round with tracks from The Procussions, Omar, Karriem Riggins, Meshell Ndegeocello, A Tribe Called Quest and more.
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DJ Deeon - FACT Mix #603
Renowned Chicago selector and “ghetto house” pioneer DJ Deeon drops a bass heavy set for FACT Mix #603 from FACT Magazine. Clocking in just past the 1-hour mark, the set features the funky, no-frills gems that have become Deeon’s signature. His original productions get cozy with tracks from Cajmere, Todd Terry, Gant Man, DJ Slugo, Paul Johnson and more during this set. Crank the volume for best results.
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King Britt - FADER Mix: Fhloston Paradigm
Fhloston Paradigm aka King Britt invites listeners to venture deeper into the sonic side of science-fiction ahead of the release of the forthcoming AFTER… LP, with a 1-hour FADER mix. The electronic set is an exercise in high vibrational sounds that doubles as a clinic in experimental music. While there is no sneak preview of the project, some of the records that influenced it are prominent in the mix. Tracks from Kid Cudi and the Cocteau Twins rub shoulders with joints from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Herbie Hancock, Little Dragon, Mica Levi, Oneohtrix Point Never and Floating Points.
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Diggs Duke - Seen It All Mixtape Series Vol. 1
Diggs Duke resurfaces with the first volume of his Seen It All mixtape series. The 7-track, 13-minute project is almost entirely performed and produced by Duke, save for one contribution from Chicago’s own Cool D. The release is consistent with Diggs Duke’s constant sonic exploration and plays at points like a window into his creative process. A couple of the original compositions in the mix reference works by Sidney Bechet, Lucy Terry and Aleksandr Scriabin. Duke’s bright falsetto also makes a cameo.
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Orion Anakaris - Melanin Majority Guest Mix
Orion Anakaris follows the Kazumi-assisted Phantom Record EP with a guest mix for Melanin Majority. His latest for the platform, the 56-minute set features joints from Smino, Kiefer, Jonah Levine Collective x Iman Omari, Moonchild, Braxton Cook, NAMELESS, Stro Elliot, Alfa Mist, Will Sessions x Amp Fiddler and more.
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Rob Milton - Healer EP
Singer Rob Milton follows the lead single “The Threat” and an appearance on the righteous Soulvember Records single “Black Power” with the release of the Healer EP. Produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow, the emotionally dense 6-track project also boasts features from Nicholas Ryan Gant and Matthew Whitaker.
It was Nina Simone who once famously said that it is an artist's duty to reflect the times. This powerful EP finds Rob Milton honoring that mantra and legacy, while also paying homage to the project's producer, Georgia Anne Muldrow. Healer is a spiritual experience that shines a light on the darkness of depression and anxiety and encourages listeners to turn to the healing powers of music in times of need.
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MekDot - The New West Throwback Mix
MekDot takes it back to the root of the new school California sound with The New West Throwback Mix from 2DopeBoyz. The collection of foundational tracks makes for a proper clinic in the latest crop of elite west coast spitters.
Southern California: remember when you first heard the likes of U-N-I, Dom Kennedy, Blu, a young Top Dawg Entertainment and a host of others? This is what this mix from MekDot is about: a soundtrack of those times, dedicated to the first incarnation of the “New West” sound.
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Big Wave - Soul Circle Radio Show #178
Big Wave Couch Surfer representative and beatsmith Evan drops an all SP-555 set full of original tracks and remixes for Soul Circle Radio Show #178. The 35-minute set precedes a short chat and features some ridiculously lush productions that showcase his ear for samples and affinity for pitch distortion.
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Diege - LemmePutYouOn #001
For those enjoying an extended weekend or embarking upon a much needed vacation, Miami's AyeYoVontay and #LemmePutYouOn team with Diege for the launch of their party-ready mix series of the same name. Mellow at certain points and turnt at others, the 28-minute mix built for bottle popping and tropical breezes features joints from Trinidad Jame$, Lew Sid, Mir Fontane, Cello, Kaiydo, Rossi Rock and more.
