Month: March 2023

Ep. 719 – Dino Soccio & Cheddy – March 31, 2023

Ep.719 features Pleasure of Love (Records) representative, Dino Soccio, as well as the return of Cheddy.

Music from around the globe for two straight hours. Turn it up and enjoy!

 

Gang Starr – Gotta Get Over (Taking Loot Remix Instrumental) 

Soul Supreme – Runnin’

14KT – Gee Whiz

Oh No – Keep Tryin’

Elaquent – Gobstopper

Pools – Dart Larfuncle

Buscrates – F.T.F. (Freak The Funk) (Buscrates Rework)

Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee (Original Mix)

Dino Soccio – Fred’s Groove

*Dino Soccio – Exclusive Mix*

Pau Roca – Euphoria (Pal Joey’s Touch)

Hysteric – Lombardoni Tool

In-Sync – Sometimes Love (Gabto Dub)

Phyzikal Flex – Seventh Heaven

Good Block – In The 90s

Dino Soccio – Bump Theme

Daniel T. / Duckcomb – Caja Negra (DT & DCs Versión Acido)

JKriv – GD (edit)

Gino Soccio – Remember (Mix & Fairbanks Edit)

Larry Heard – Missing You

*Cheddy – Exclusive Mix*

Jake One – Lou

Cissy Houston – Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow

Mach-Hommy – Kriminel

Protoje – Family (feat. Jesse Royal)

Navy Blue – To Fall In Love (feat. Budgie)

Sndtrak – Triple Lindy (B1)

Jake One – Dawkins

Rapper Big Pooh – Losin’ My Religion

Lee Moses – California Dreaming

The New York Rock Ensemble – Gravedigger

Moka Only – More Soup (feat. MF DOOM)

Stro Elliot & James Brown – Coal Sweat

Moodymann – Do Wrong

J Rocc – Freedom

Coast Contra – 505

Pellin Rodriguez – Recordar Es Morir

Phryme – W.O.W. (With Out Warning) [feat. Yelawolf]

Sven Wunder – Chamomile

Lazarus – You’ve Got To Get Ahead

P Brothers – Outta Control (feat. Roc Marciano)

REASON & The Game – IMPALAS & HYDRAULICS

Lojii & Swarvy – Northern Organix [Blends]

14KT – The Cost of Doing Business

Quelle Chris – Alive Ain’t Always Living

J Rocc – The Best

Black Thought & El Michels Affair – Glorious Game

Sahtyre – Wess

Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder & Ant Clemons – Insane

BLXST. – Call My Bluff

Alicia Keys – Come for Me

Mayjah Payne – Down for the Cause

J DILLA – Safety Dance

SNDTRAK – Computerzapp

Pac Div – Waves at the Prom

Bryson Tiller – Outside

Lecrae & D Smoke – Can You Hear Me Now?

Chris Brown & Wizkid – Call Me Every Day

MATO & A$h da Hunter – Stankface

Mike & Keys – Gimme

Snotty Nose Rez Kids – Damn Right

Pharrel & Travis Scott – Down in Atlanta

B Young – No Jive

Smoke DZA – Box OTW

SZA – Shirt

Jinell – Set it Off 

Janelle Monae – Float



Ep. 718 – March 24, 2023

A double dose of Seano on episode 718 as Val the Vandle took the week off. A bit of electronica, soul, and some breaks in the first hour. The second hour is a full on dance party. Grab someone special and get your groove on.

 

 

Eye Soul8r – Autumn Subs

Arnold Shuffler & His Friends – Something New

Leonard Charles – Change ft AC Freazy

Zenda – The Waiting

Mad Honey – Setback 

 Harrison – A View From The Sky

Rarelyalways – Voice note 0142 

Benny Sings feat. Remi Wolf – Pyjamas

Pearl and the Oysters – Konami

Sunset Rollercoaster – BB Villa (Jerry Paper Remix)

Tiny Hearts – Snow Cold

muva of Earth – High (Hagan Remix Instrumental)

Atropolis – Nostalgia on the N Train (Daniel Haaksman Remix)

Captain Planet feat. Zuzuka Poderosa and Raphael Futura – Moqueca (DJ Tahira Remix)

Say She She – Reeling

The Lahaar ft. Mara TK – Doin’ It (Radio Edit)

MELONYX – Solar Power (Instrumental)

Leo Sunship – Madame Butterfly (Mini-Trio)

Bob James – Nautilus

Personal Touch – It Aint No Big Thing

Wild Fire – Check It Out

Dan Davis – Feel So Good

Shintaro Sakamoto – Let’s Dance Raw

Universal Robot Band – Dance & Shake Your Tambourine (Radio Version)

Bar-Kays – You Made A Change In My Life

Embryo – Go Down Dancin’

State Of Grace – Touching The Times (Instrumental)

Chris Rea – Josephine (Groove Armada Edit)

Change – Heaven of My Life

Julius Brown – Sho Nuff (Sure Look Good)

Sharon Redd – Never Give You Up



Ep. 717 – March 17, 2023

Seano and Val the Vandle doing what they do, hand selecting the best new music from around the globe. Tune in, turn it up, and enjoy!

Ghost Funk Orchestra – Step Back (Wild Child)

Scrimshire feat. And Is Phi – Chance Me

Ice Cold Love – Sheer Magic

The Frightnrs – Lookin’ For My Love

Sugar Minott – Try Love

The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble – Love Age

Lee Fields & The Expressions – Blessed With The Best

The Far East – I’m In Love

Mamas Gun – Good Love

Lord Echo – I Love Music

Carla Fauche – Love

Misumami & First Touch – Prove Your Love (Instrumental)

Mr. President – Love & Happiness

Ray Lugo feat. Roxie Ray – Love Me Good (Yoga Edit)

Jason Joshua – Language of Love

Delvon Lamar Organ Trio – Move On Up  

Joey Bada$$ – Make Me Feel

Snotty Nose Rez Kids – I’m Good

Vic Mensa & Thundercat – Strawberry Louis Vuitton

Terrace Martin & Channel Tres – Chucks

Brody Brown – Pagne

Dave East – No Cocaine

Lundquist – Stakeout

Mayjah Payne – Down for the Cause

Mike & Keys – Thank God

Rhettmatic & J. Rawls – The Sun

SiR – Nothing Greater

Raquel Rodriguez – I’ll Be Around

Moise – Burn You Out

SNDTRAK – Summabreeze

Sol Messiah & Evidence – Limitless 

Blu & Exile – You Ain’t Never Been Blue

Trey Graves – Gimmie

Ari Lennox GOAT

The Game & Nipsey Hussle – World Tours



Ep. 716 – March 3, 2023

Val the Vandle holds down the show with new jams from your favorites.

Hour 1:

Def Sound – Welcome to LA [Instrumental]

Lecrae & D Smoke – Can You Hear Me Now

Janelle Monae – Float

Kaytranda & H.E.R. – Intimidated

Brody Brown – Roundz

Chuck Strangers – Prospect Park West

Vic Mensa & Thundercat – Strawberry Louis Vuitton

Collie Buddz – Take It Easy

Gogo Morrow – Don’t Stop

Mike & Keys – Gimme

Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Pt. 5

J DILLA – Safety Dance

Terrace Martin & Channel Tres – Chucks

Snotty Nose Rez Kids – Trendsetter

Preacha Pat – Extraordinary

Pharrell & Travis Scott – Down in Atlanta

Nipsey Hussle & Jay-Z – What It Feels Like It

Mic West & Dominik Charles – Let It Go

Hour 2:

Cordae & Anderson .Paak – Two Tens

Jessie Reyez & 6LACK – Forever

One Way Sky – Indian Route 15

Thee Sacred Souls – Love is the Way

Phony Ppl – Nowhere But Up

K. Roosevelt & Arin Ray – Impress Me

Mato & A$h da Hunter – Stankface

Kent Jamz – The Gram

NxWorries & H.E.R. – Where I Go

Cam Gnarly & Rae – Space & Opportunity

Masego & Devin Morrison – YAMZ

Dakota Bear & Mr. Carmack – Turtle Island

Al Skratch & Team Demo – Hit That

Don Toliver & Kali Uchis – 4 Me

Chris Brown & Wizkid – Call Me Every DAy

Ella Mai – This Is 

Abstract Orchestra – Raid (Ghostlife Remix)

Charlie Smarts & DJ iLL Digitz – Haters Anonymous

Joey Bada$$ – Umi Says

Skyzoo & Friends Bring “The Mind of a Saint” Tour to Los Angeles

It was a dark and rainy March 5th evening, but the neon lights from Catch One’s marquee attracted the brightest emcees and Hip Hop connoisseurs to Pico Blvd. The renowned venue hosted Skyzoo’s “The Mind of a Saint” tour with supportive performances from Big Twins, Rigz & Mooch, Lenox Hughes, & Los Angeles’ Oshea Boyd.

This event was a benefit concert with all proceeds being donated to A Place Called Home in South Central, or “South LA” as the gentrified population know it. The night started off with a boom-bap soundtrack provided by DJMIKEC, while early patrons ordered drinks and consciously bobbed their heads. In the corner, there was a crew of guys in leather jackets surrounded by aromatic clouds of weed mouthing the words to every classic rap song that pumped through the speakers.

Annette LBC (of Hold You Down Entertainment, one of the promoters of the night), did her best to keep the crowd entertained and gaveaway tickets to the upcoming Rhymefest concert to a few lucky people.

A few seconds later, she introduced the first performer Oshea Boyd. He calmly walked on stage draped in a LA Kings jersey, with a denim hat covering his braids. His smooth demeanor quickly faded away as his energetic verses filled the void that an opener is usually tasked with. Boyd’s comfortability on stage was a relief. He interacted with the crowd just as a seasoned veteran would. A brief break in his songs was compensated with an incredible acapella verse that solidified the intention of his lyrics. His quick stint on stage was closed on Boyd’s feelings of gratitude and the importance of this show. I’m looking forward to the emergence of Oshea Boyd’s career.

Next up on stage was Harlem-born & Los Angeles-based MC, Lenox Hughes. As he graced the microphone in an all black outfit with his muscles breaking out his t-shirt, his entourage hopped backstage to provide physical support. Hughes’ set made me reminisce of a rapper spitting rhymes with homies on the corner of the block – but I guess that’s what Gold Chain Music is all about. Midway through his set, he calls a special guest to join him for a song – it’s none other than Planet Asia. These two artists have chemistry that is showcased not only in the recorded form, but in the live show atmosphere as well. There was a point when Planet Asia took over DJ duties to provide music dropouts, so Hughes’ lyrics could be fully understood. The end of the set felt like a family affair as K. Burns provided vocals on “Off the Books”.

The New York soundscapes were on full display for the night. Rigz & Mooch added their Rochchester, NY sensibilities and Big Twins represented for Queensbridge. Mooch gave respect to the California weed that improved his performance, while Rigz showed love to the Dodgers by donning a conveted Dodgers jacket. These two performers traded verses all while keeping their energy high. Big Twins performance was brash and raw due to the self-admitted hangover, however DJ Mishaps made sure not a single soul in the audience cared.

All the performances thus far were a great showcase of the talent on both coasts. The crowd thoroughly enjoyed themselves by the amount of hands in the air and “ayes” being screamed. As trumpeter Sean Taylor soundchecked his instrument, the entire crowd knew something big was about to happen. Within a minute, Skyzoo stepped to the stage while the audience came closer to embrace the headliner. His set opened with the jazzy backdrop of “Eminent Domain”, the bass of the track hit my stomach and gave my heart an extra beat.

The productions of The Other Guys compliment Skyzoo’s lyrics like coffee and creamer. Skyzoo’s storytelling skills have excelled at a pace of top tier athletes. A short vocal break for Skyzoo was filled with Sean Taylor’s freestyle trumpet performance of Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s “T.R.O.Y.”. To see and hear this in a live setting was the cherry on top of this rap ice cream sundae. The Mind of a Saint is a concept album that interpolates the story of Snowfall’s Franklin Saint. Skyzoo treats the LA-based story with respect and reverence while presenting auditory content that begs the listener to engage their brain on the topics of hustling drugs, government hypocrisy, and moral empathy. I enjoy the boom-bap aesthetic and styles of the 90s, but seeing Skyzoo perform in a live setting reminded me why I fell in love with this artform. This performance got me as high as one of Franklin’s fiends, all in the name of Hip Hop.

Ep. 715 – DJ Applejac & lil’dave – March 3, 2023

EP. 715 is all about celebrating the brand new 12′, Love is Everywhere, by DJ Phatrick. He lined up guest mixes from DJ Applejack and lil’dave , who both have remixes on the 12′. Tune in and take a ride. Its Soundwaves time!

Purchase: ‘Love is Everywhere’ by DJ Phatrick below!

www.djphatrick.bandcamp.com

 

Altin Gün – Kara Toprak

Ezy & Isaac – Let Your Body Move (Oba Balu Balu)

Harrison – A View From The Sky

Say She She – In My Head 

The Lahaar feat. Mara TK – Doin’ It

Joe Dassin – Maria (Charles Orchestral Beachfreak Edit)

Teflon Dons – Thaks Dub

Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On (DJ Day Alt. Mix) (Instrumental)

*DJ Applejac – Exclusive Set*

DJ Jaycee – Keni & George

Tall Black Guy – F.I.Y.E. feat. Tony Ozier

Bilal – Sweet/Sour

Charlie Scott – So Much More

Devin Tracy – Lovinuu feat. J. Robb

Hiatus Kaiyote – Get Sun feat. Arthur Veroçai

Jimetta Rose – With Firm Conviction

Justyn Matthew – Wishin On A Star

Atlantic Starr – Second To None

Poets Of Rhythm – Smilin’ While You’re Cryin’

Sylvia St. James –  Ghetto Lament

SNDTRAK – summabreeze.

702 –  Steelo (Brainchild’s Like A Million Bucks Remix)

Pharoah Sanders – Love Is Everywhere (DJ Applejac’s Unhooked Generation Remix)

*lil’dave – Exclusive Set*

Oriol – Spiral

? – Watermelon Drop

Karmasound – Bailando Con La Luna

Quiet Dawn – Yellow

DJ Phatrick – Love is Everywhere (lil’dave Bruk Refix)

Stefano De Santis – Unreachable Galaxy

Recloose feat. Mara Tk – Spirit Knows

30/70 – All 4 U

WheelUP – feat. Abacus & Victoria Port

Celestial Being – Raise The Vibration 

Mike & Keys – Checkered Flag

Charlie Smarts & iLL Digitz – Haters Anonymous

AK the Savior & Animoss – Cuban Dust

Yuckee – Land of the Lost

Dave East – Damn

Chase Manhattan – Drip

SNDTRAK – Everybody Shines

Raquel Rodriguez & Nigel Hall – I’ll Be Around

Abstract Orchestra – Raid (Ghostlife Remix)

Grace Sorensen – Digits

Sidibe – All YOur Love Inside

Gogo Morrow – Don’t Stop

Janelle Monae – Float

Terrace Martin & Channel Tres – Chucks

Vic Mensa & Thundercat – Strawberry Louis Vuitton

Mato & A$h da Hunter – Stankface

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