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Jamaica-meets-Breakbeats part II: it’s a small step for the man behind the decks, thy a giant treat for breakbeat-lovin’ mankind. As a follow-up to the previous Ragga-Jungle Congo Natty Tribute, Selah Techniques serves you a second installment of reggae-spiked breakism with this exquisite showcase of Dubwize Drum ‘n Bass.

It’s full-on, straigh-up Drum ‘n Bass beats and breaks but the flow and melodies originated way down in the West Indies and get topped up with Roots Rock Reggae and Early Dancehall voice samples.

Indulge!

1. Greg Packer – Dancehall Queen
2. Visionary – Gimme Your Love
3. Visionary – N°9 Dub
4. Dope Ammo – Dub Criminal
5. Aries – Just Like The Rain
6. Dancing Djedi – Walk & Shank
7. Soundclash – Raggamuffin
8. Serial Killaz – Ghetto Yout
9. Aphrodite – All Over Me
10. Soundclash – Over Me
11. Dope Ammo & DIS – Inta-National (Benny Page rmx)
12. Candy – Open Your Eyes
13. Terry T – Jungle Land
14. Benny Page – Urban Tribe
15. Krak In Dub – King Of The Jungle
16. Dope Ammo vs Soundclash – Roots & Future
17. Benny Page – Rub A Dub
18. Serial Killaz – Killa Klash
19. Kenny Ken – Murder You (Benny Page rmx)
20. Candy – No No No
21. Visionary – Jungle Rock
22. Benny Page – Turn Down The Light

This mix of Dubwize Drum ‘n Bass was brought to you by Selah Techniques; want to know more? Check out Selah Techniques’ earlier post of Funky Foundation Reggae, his Ragga-Jungle Congo Natty Tribute or www.myspace.com/selahtechniques.

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Well-versatile Selah Techniques pays tribute to one of the main elements in Ragga-Jungle: Congo Natty Records. Uptempo jungle breaks with ragga-ragga dancehall and roots reggae voice samples, the recipe is not complicated, the sound is in-your-face and raw like what.

Young hepcats down with the latest in Dubstep and Grime might think this mix is a bit outdated. Think again; this is your foundation. This is a lesson in recent history for you.

Hit ‘em hard!

1. Rebel MC – Lion Did Crown
2. Rebel MC – Loose Your Soul
3. Lion Of Judah – Exodus
4. Rebel MC – Rebel Music
5. Lion Of Judah – Mystical Vibration
6. Rebel MC – Bigger Judgment
7. Rebel MC ft Top Cat – His Imperial Majesty
8. Rebel MC ft Top Cat – Herbsman
9. X Project – Jah Set It
10. Conquering Lion – Code Red
11. Rebel MC – Kunta Kinte
12. Rebel MC ft Peter Bouncer – Junglist
13. Blackstar – Radical
14. Rebel MC – Wardance
15. Rebel MC ft Top Cat – Original Ses (Police In Helicopter)
16. Rebel MC ft Top Cat – Champion DJ
17. Blackstar – Champion DJ (Ebony Dubsters remix)
18. Tribe Of Issachar – Tribal Natty (Aphrodite remix)
19. Tribe Of Issachar – Tribal Natty (G-Dub remix)
20. Tribe Of Issachar – Wardance (Serial Killaz remix)

This tribute to Congo Natty Records was serverd to you by Selah Techniques; want to know more? Check out Selah Techniques’ earlier post of Funky Foundation Reggae or www.myspace.com/selahtechniques.

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Ow yes! He does it again, DJ Bobtown hits the decks to mix some extra hot fingerlickin’ good Salsa, this time spiced up with just a pinch of Cumbia.  Si! All tunes are coming from the original vinyl pressings, some of them exquisite finds in Valencia’s dustiest second-hand crates, others straight Peruvian import - thanks to assistant digger Cristian Grande.

All the greats are here, from Tito Puente and Willie Colón to Hector Rivera and Ray Barretto. All the Fania Allstars even team up for a great showdown live at the Yankee Stadium to salute Mi Gente. We love this stuff just as much as you do.

Enjoy, amigas y amigos, es Salsa para gozar!

1. Mazacoté - Malembé
2. Tito Puente – Babarabatiri
3. Johnny Martinez – Gimme, Gimme, …
4. Willie Colón – Che Che Colé
5. Latin Brothers – El Son del Caballo
6. Los Bestiales – El Sabanero
7. Joe Arroyo – La Noche
8. Adolfo Echeverría – Encariñame
9. Fruko y sus Tesos – Como Cumbiambero que soy
10. Hector Rivera and The Latin Renaissance - Hecto-Mania
11. Mongo Santamaria – Sitting on the dock of the bay
12. Fania AllStars live at Yankee Stadium – Mi Gente
13. Bobby Cruz y Richie Ray – Yo soy La “Zarza”
14. Ray Barretto y su orquesta – Nadie se salva de la Rumba
15. Ismael rivera – Soy Feliz

“Soy feliz”, indeed. Aren’t you yet? Then play it again!

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After showing us how it’s done salsa style in the Fania label special (DeepDigger Episode 1), DJ Bobtown once again digs deep into his Latin-American crates and pulls out a fabulous selection of tunes from a somewhat obscure Cuban salsa label called Areito. It is the music from Areito that many say was the key source of inspiration for the Buena Vista Social Club. The Areito studio is even featured in the movie, isn’t it?

Straight from La Havana this all-vinyl, all-original Cuban pressings mix is served to you steaming hot and with extra chili, ya lo sabes?

Dig this:

1. Carlos Embale (Carlos Embale) – Timbalaye
2. Los D’Siempre y la gran Timba del Caribe (Los D’Siempre) - ¡Tellez, control!
3. Grupo Raisón (Record de un año) – Tingo Talango
4. Alina Izquierdo y el grupo Clave (Para el nuevo año) – Palenque
5. Juan Carlos Alfonso y su Dan Den (Dale al que no te dio) – Piano con Rumba
6. Sierra Maestra (Criolla Carabalí) – Trompeta querida
7. Grupo los Karachis (Cuarenta grados de temperatura) – No ofrezcas lo que tienes
8. NG la banda (En la calle) – Que viva changó
9. Los VanVan (La Habana sí) – Quien bien te quiere te hara llorar
10. Orquesta Reve (Lo más caliente de Cuba) – Ron pa ‘to’ el mundo
11. Estrellas de Areito (Estrellas de Areito Vol.1) – Hasta Pantojo baila mi son
12. Orquesta Egrem (Habana 9 p.m.) – Era para ti

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Unlisted Fanatic says ‘Step along with me’ on this roots reggae stepping journey with a digital twist. No soft roots in here. All vinyl mixed with two turntables, effects & small sampler in an Unlisted Fanatic way.

This mix is made for the promotion of the music it contains. All of the tunes played were obtained in a legal way (record, cd, paid download or dubplate). If you like any of them check www.girafferecords.be , www.reggaemusicstore.com, www.juno.co.uk, www.ebreggae.com … Don’t own a record player? Many of these songs are available as digital release, for little money on www.emusic.com, www.itunes.com, www.reggaemusicstore.com, www.juno.co.uk, www.boomkat.com … Support the music and the artists.

1. Idren Natural – Roots Reggae Journey (Black redemption 10”)
2. Tenna Star – Ghetto Living (Meditative Sounds 7”)
3. Spencer - Can’t Win tis Time (Shiloh Ites 7”)
4. Iyah One – version (Shiloh Ites 7”)
5. Jah Marnyah – Rasta is Love (Scoops 10”)
6. Ras Iyahkayah – Good Life (Scoops 10”)
7. Livication Riddim Section – Version (Scoops 10”)
8. Singer Blue - Never Stop Praise Jah Jah
9. Dubateers – Jah Jah Dub (Dubateers 10”)
10. Tony Roots – Mama (Conscious Sounds 7”)
11. Fustep – Mr. Greedy (Conscious Sounds 7”)
12. Bush Chemist – dub (Conscious Sounds 7”)
13. Jah Melodie – Love Fire Burning (Bush & Shadow 7”)
14. Slimmah Sound – Dub Fire Burning (Bush & Shadow 7”)
15. Irie Vibes Festival Mighty Tabot Interlude
16. Sista Eherta – Think I’d be Fooled (Roots Injection 10”)
17. Ras Muffet – dub mix (Roots Injection 10”)
18. Dan I – me know (Roots Injection 7”)
19. Ras Muffet – me dub (Roots Injection 7”)
20. Murry man & Afrikan Simba – We Are Warriors (Cultural Warriors 10”)
21. Earl 16 – Guide Us Jah (Cultural Warriors 10”)
22. Tenna Star – Free Your Heart (Cultural Warriors 10”)
23. Lutan Fyah – Da1yah Song (Da1Yah Records 10”)
24. Judi K & Ridima - Discomix (Da1Yah Records 10”)

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You’re in for one hell of an Afro-Funk ride with this one as Naïm Megassabi shows off what he’s been collecting: the tunes here range from pretty straightforward Afrobeat to “Haoussa Funk”, “Pop” and the slightly obscure corners of the “Jerk” & “Dindi” styles… just as confused as me about where to draw the lines? Let’s call it all Heavy Afro.

All tracks in this mix stem from the Republic of Benin, except the last one which is from Mali. Also, they all come from the original 45’s pressings, thus the not-always-superb sound quality.

Most of these artists only got released outside of the African Continent for the first time recently on the “African Scream Contest” (Analog Africa) compilation album. Pay attention to the first track “Ole”, according to John Collins this is the first Afrobeat tune ever. Who’s to say? What is certain is that it’s the only re-issued tune in the entire mix, now there’s some exclusive digging for you!

1. 00′00 - The Black Santiagos - Ole
   [decca; orchestra guided by Ignace de Souza, recorded during his short stay in Nigeria, 1968]
2. 03′05 - Ahouangnimon Sebastien Pynasco et l’Orchestre Discafric-Band de Cotonou - Mi hlin migan
   [Voix Africaine, Benin; first 45 ever on this label]
3. 07′10 - Clement Melome et l’Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Zoun mi bo
4. 12′17 - Clement Melome et l’Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Ma savo home (Ne te plains pas)
   [Legendary Poly-Rythmo on the L.A. Aux Ecoutes label, 1972-1973]
5. 16′45 - Orchestre Picoby-Band - Ye houe deou
   [A so-called “Jerk” tune with Honore Avolonto, a style that got it’s popularity with the 1970’s poly-rhytmo “gbeti madjro” ]
6. 20′09 - Orchestre Anos Band - Boro non andou nan
   [Another “Jerk” tune by an obscure band from Parakou with Alidou Boukary, on the Albarika Store label]
7. 23′12 - Clement Melome et l’Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Nougbo vehou (La verité blessé)
8. 27′57 - Nestor Hountondji accompagne par les Volcans de Porto-Novo - Emalon ni hokowo
   [A “Sato” tune; the rhythm is used in traditional rituals, some claim it to be Afrobeat’s real predecessor]
9. 32′25 - Eskill Lohento & Poly-Rythmo - Iya me dji ki bi ni
   [Some kind of Sato-goes-Funky boom tune by Poly-Rythmo, composed by bass player Gustave Bentho]
10. 36′23 - Orchestre Super Borgou - Ya bara
11. 41′52 - Orchestre Super Borgou - Wegne’nda m’banda
    [Moussa Mama’s band; one of their rare late tunes on the Albarika Store label]
12. 45′06 - Daga H. Georges et l’Orchestre Black Santiago de Cotonou - Ayi e non Akome ye
    [Voix Africaine, a Black Santiago Afrobeat tune, atypically not sung by Ignace or Honore]
13. 50′23 - Leon Keïta - Dakan sate, korotoumi
    [from Mali, released on the Ivory Coast’s “Papa Disco” label; mistakingly named (on the LP-sleeve, on the record and on Frank’s Voodoofunk site ) “l’Amour en s’achete pas”. Setting the record straight: this is Dakan Sate’s gang, pay attention to the chorus after the break. Is this Leon related to Salif Keïta?]

Want to hear more? Check out Naïm’s ongoing podcast on soundcaster.podomatic.com or come back here, we’ll be having more episodes by this digger.

Now go and shake your nyaash!

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The game is still spanking new and there he goes defying the rules already. No general theme here, just a vibrant quality selection of Hip-Hop plus some of its friends. All mixed, scratched and stomped by DJ Court-A-Sock, and boy, does this kid know how to whip it up on the 1’s & 2’s.

Pay special attention to the Beat Drunx track (#3), that’s DIY Belgian Hip-Hop for you right there. Recorded at the DeepDigger’s headquarters with a small guest appearance by yours truly. Also, my favorite hobo bum Seasick Steve comes staggering around the corner just before the end of the show. And how about those scratch-routines? Then, as if the title for this mix “We Draw Our Own Dimensions” wasn’t enough as a total assertion of liberty already, this is the kind of track listing he sends me:

Radiocitizen / El Michels affair / BeatDrunx / MFDoom / PeteRock / TheRoots / TheBrokenKeys / M.e.d instr.prod.Dabrye / GhostfaceKillah / LeftiesSoulConnection / BeastyBoys / SupremeTeam / ShawnLee / YNQ / CastorPollux / Koushik / Jaylib / MiltonChambersXperience / SeasickSteveIntoTheStompstation /ChrisJoss / JhonnyFrigo

Dig it?

Ladies and gents, if this mix leaves you yearning for some more of Court-A-Sock’s skills, check out the other projects that employ his itch for the scratch:

Beat Drunx - http://www.myspace.com/beatdrunx
DJ Grazzhoppa’s DJ BigBand - http://www.myspace.com/djgrazzhoppasdjbigband
FunkSoulJazz BigBand Jazzalude - http://www.myspace.com/jazzalude
Campina Reggae - http://www.myspace.com/campinareggae
Or even just the dude’s own myspace - http://www.myspace.com/djcourtasock

He gets busy, I’m telling you.
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