Posted by Don Sire in Videos | September 23, 2009
Grab that new Wax Poetics Brazil issue
Posted by Don Sire in Videos |
That Robin Leach promo for Lifestyles ov da Poor & Dangerous is tight!
If you don’t have DJ Soul’s Tribute mix get to it
Posted by Don Sire in Mixes |
Mix of bangin’ instrumentals from the LA-based producer. Some real downtempo goodness taken from the exclusive catalogue and his Dirty Science album/ upcoming Radio remix project.
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Exile Radio Podcast by PlugResearch Music
Tracklist below
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Posted by Don Sire in Videos |
One of the best to have ever did it, point blank. And one of the greatest comedians around, can’t forget Horse! Video below from Tableturns…that ninja of rap, damnnnnn and the legendary 1995 victory with the edited ending. Raida always chose dope records for his routines.
The scratches he did on classics like O.C.’s “Times Up” and sampling Ivan Drago on Pun’s “Super Lyrical” had that funk.
Look out for the Miami tribute/ fundraiser show coming soon.
COUPLE LINKS:
Fresh mix from a guest spot on Funk Flex’s show in 1994 via DJ Step One
Recent tribute show at Spine Magazine with Chairman Mao.
Some cuts that Raida did production on put together by Unkut
Posted by Don Sire Esq. in Miami Jumpoffs | September 7, 2009
This is going to be a classic. 13 of the best diggers in the MIA bringing out the gems, don’t sleep!
Posted by Don Sire Esq. in Sports talk, Videos |
Argentina & Senor Maradona are in big trouble after the 3-1 loss this weekend to Brasil…but what a goal by Datalo
Paulie’s outburst against Julio Diaz a couple weeks back. Haven’t had a chance to post, but it doesn’t get old! Big fights coming up with Mayweather-Marquez & Klitschko-Arreola.
Posted by Don Sire Esq. in Videos |
If you caught the swag flu with the latest batch of club tracks, this chorus will crack you up!
Posted by Don Sire Esq. in Sports talk, Videos |
A full team made up Lebanese amputees from various wars still hit the pitch every weekend. Football brings us together.
Style Wars director Henry Chalfant’s documentary on 60s and 70s Bronx, New York street gangs finally gets a release this October. This feature has been a few years in the making, good to see it making a release. You know Henry’s pedigree is proper. Hit the button for press release.
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Posted by Don Sire in New Music, Off the Press | August 19, 2009
Catch the latest Hometeam podcast for a live interview I did with Dam Funk & mix of some newer hip-hop and soul joints on a Cali vibe. To download direct & for tracklist click below.
Posted by Don Sire in Mixes |
A squad of South Florida emcees and counterparts bless this 22-track mixtape hosted by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban. Lex One, Dynas, LMS & more rock over beats from producers including StreetRunner, Numonics, DJ Spinna with guest shots from Freeway, Little Brother plus a host of other names. A lot of metaphors and spittin’ to digest here from the crew off this ‘monster’ mixtape. Pop it on the i-pod and press play. Tracklist below.
DOWNLOAD: Monsters Ink- Ink Made Me a Monster
Posted by Don Sire in Videos | August 18, 2009
Another smooth jawn from Mayer on this cover of The Holidays, with visuals taking you from an LA boardwalk to skating rails and rockin at the Do-Over Sunday party with a slice of motown soul. Catch the man live this Sunday rockin an exclusive DJ set @ Purdy Lounge. Hit the button below for some video of Mayer performing “Just Ain’t Gonna Workout” live with The Roots crew.
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Posted by Don Sire in Gear, Sports talk |
Good write-up on Nomas-NYC, a fresh clothing brand catering to the dedicated sports fan from the 70s-90s in the New York Times. Mike Tyson, Daryl Strawberry, Pete Rose & more have all graced No-Mas tees in a way that combines childhood nostalgia in a cultured sports-heads style.
The crew drops good knowledge on their blog and are behind this interesting video short on Dominican baseball agent Edgar Mercedes via Playboy
Posted by Don Sire in Miami Jumpoffs | August 12, 2009
Reality BV has got some jams, but this is my joint, Broward county stand up
Take a 10-minute trip around Spinna’s studio and record shelves, dude is beyond organized!
Posted by Don Sire in Mooovies |
This flick looks better than any Hollywood summer blockbuster so far, seek it out in select theaters.
Grab the latest issue of Shook for some good background on the original footage.
The documentary Soul Power sheds light on the three day Kinshasa concert that was originally intended to be a companion to the infamous “Rumble In The Jungle”.
The film features original 1974 concert footage of James Brown, B.B. King, The Spinners, Bill Withers, Miriam Makeba, The Crusaders, and more.
Posted by Don Sire in Off the Press |
Above is a shot of 17-foot Burmese caught outside of an Okeechobee vet hospital. Burmese pythons have been around south florida for years, but now the local government is calling in catchers to knock down the population. Read up on the expert killer Bob Hill and how he goes about business.
