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Resident Come Up Crew DJs Siik & Spingineer
The Come Up Crew is throwing CALIWOOD at Monsoon Cafe in Santa Monica on Friday, July 23! Spinnin Hip Hop, Electro, RnB, Reggae, and all the best classics. Party jumps off at 10PM, no cover charge, no dress code, cheap drinks, all good.
Caliwood
Friday, July 23 | 10PM-2AM
Monsoon Cafe
1212 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
So this mix was supposed to be up before I left for Asia but I just didn’t have the time to get it up. It didn’t help that my time was all accounted for on my trip and internet connections weren’t always available during downtime. But now I’m in Honolulu, on the last leg of my trip and I can’t sleep at 4:30 AM because of the time difference from Beijing. So now I put up this mix. Included are tracks that I have downloaded and/or received personally from the actual artist. Songs that I have wanted to play for you all before the year was over. But its okay if I missed the deadline…now its up. Here is your chance to enjoy, criticize, hate it…I just want you to listen.
Departure (Week of 01.18.10) – Click to Download
Tracklisting:
1. SIPA Kids – Jock You
2. The Postal Service – Such Great Heights
3. Dam Funk – The Sky Is Ours
4. Hot Chip & Peter Gabriel – Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa (Vampire Weekend Cover)
5. NightWaves – Fascination (Cavaliers of Fun Remix)
6. Wale – 90210
7. The Jacka – Glamorous Lifestyle feat. Andre Nickatina
8. Saint Etienne – Spring (Air France Remix)
9. BP & Odds – Ultramagnetics
10. Zoolay – Gangsta Bitch ’09
11. Snoop Dogg – I Wanna Rock
12. Jay-Z – Empire State of Mind feat. Alicia Keys
13. Alicia Keys – Dreaming
14. Rakim – Walk These Streets feat. Maino
15. Wale – Mirrors feat. Bun B
16. Big Boi – Shine Blockas feat. Gucci Mane
17. La Roux – Bulletproof (Dolor Remix)
After a failed attempt at recording a session with Dumlao and Ocir, I had to get a mix out there using the music that I have downloaded at work over the past 6 months or so. So check it out and hopefully we can get Dumlao and Mike Deuce together soon for Silverlake Sessions Vol. 6. Enjoy.
Silverlake Sessions Vol. 5 (Week of 08.31.09) – Click to Download
I hosted the August 2009 Diggin Sunday, which goes down every 3rd Sunday at Tribal Cafe in Historic Filipinotown in Los Angeles. I themed it “Respect Thy Elders: Hip Hop Samples.” The problem was that no one came through until 4pm and I DJ’d myself for 3 hours straight. The diggers that came were Waxstyles, Spiwrit, nPrevail, and Paul. It was a small group but it turned out good. I recorded almost all of the sets that were played that day and put them on here for you all to hear. I also recorded a mix inspired by the Diggin Sunday theme, as well as a set that I didn’t get to play that day. Everything was done in one take, mainly live. Check it.
Silverlake Sessions Vol. 4: Respect Thy Elders (Week of 08.17.09) – Click to Download
Silverlake Sessions Vol. 4.1: Lost Aug 09 Diggin Sunday Set (Week of 08.17.09) – Click to Download
I put this shit together hella quick. 15 minutes to put together a 30 minute mix. I skip through the songs to points where I want mix so creating a set is much faster than performing a set. I pretty much made the set and then recorded it all within and hour or so.
I have been looking for new challenges in the sets I put together and I got a lot of things in the works from reggae-rock to Latin music. This mix includes a lot of the alternative music I used to listen to but have neglected in the last few years. So expect more of this genre testing and hopefully you’ll enjoy what I put out.
Guilty Pleasures Vol. 2 (Week of 07.27.09) – Click to Download
Tracklisting:
1. Stereo MCs – Connected
2. Violent Femmes – Blister In The Sun
3. The White Stripes – Icky Thump
4. Colin Monroe – I Want Those Flashing Lights
5. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Californication
6. Linkin Park – Cure For The Itch
7. Maroon 5 – Nothing Lasts Forever
8. Kanye West – Heard Em Say feat. Adam Levine
9. John Mayer – Clarity
10. Aerosmith – Rag Doll
11. Oasis – Wonderwall
12. Beck – Loser
13. Smashing Pumpkins – Today
14. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge
This 30 minute set was created for a slot that preceded Mr. Choc (Beat Junkies) and eventually DJ Nu-Mark (Jurassic 5), who were guest DJs at The Come Up 1 year anniversary at the Terrace in Pasadena. And in the end, Mr. Choc and DJ Nu-Mark knew me by name, but not necessarily in a good way. They know “Spingineer” as the fuck that played electro on a night where the headliners don’t really fuck with that style of music. So now I am infamous for being an electro loving butty boy for the 12-13 minutes of electro I played that night. This is actually the first time I ever played electro at The Come Up, perfect timing I guess. So listen to the mix, especially the electro part which I call the “career killing piece of crap that no one danced too.” Enjoy.
The Come Up 1 Year Anniversary Set (Week of 05.11.09) – Click to Download
Tracklisting:
1. Beenie Man – Streets Is Getting Hot
2. Zion-I – Coastin’
3. Kudu – Boom Boom (DDPESH Remix)
4. Kid Cudi – I Poke Her Face feat. Kanye West & Common
5. Peter Bjorn & John – Nothing to Worry About feat. Adam Tensta, U-N-I, &
The 87 Stick Up Kids (Troublemaker Remix)
6. Chiddy Bang – Kids feat. MGMT
7. MGMT – Kids
8. Phoenix – 1901 (Build Remix)
9. Pnau – Baby (Breakbot Remix)
10. Sebastien Tellier – Kilometer (A-Trak Remix)
11. Shazam – Pool Party 2009
12. Private – Secret Lover (Lifelike Remix)
13. Future Rock – That Sound
So although I didn’t really get the respect I hoped for by some of the greatest DJs I ever heard of, I still was loving the crazy sets pumped out by Mr. Choc and DJ Nu-Mark. Shit is burned in my mind for the rest of my life, amazing.
BTW, I am turntable-less at this point after donating my turntables to Tiny Toones Cambodia at the Los Angeles leg of the world tour on Sunday, May 3rd, 2009. It was a cool event, the kids were very talented, and I feel confident my turntables, mixer, and other equipment will be put to good use and help save lives.
The Come Up Crew Podcast Vol. 5: Ignant as Ever (Click to download)
For this special Come Up Podcast edition, we have Siik and myself, LinoType, coming through on both hosting and music duties. This will mark my first appearanceon the podcast and I have to say it’s been long overdue. Please excuse all the fumbled words and soft vocals – there was only one mic and it was all one take. It’s better that way.
Siik describes his mix as ignant. “Put it in your car and wreck your subs”, he recommends. As for mine, it’s all Biggie. His movie just came out (it was aiight), and I felt I had to share my take on his legendary catalog. And for my money (and Siik’s), he is the greatest rapper to ever touch a microphone.
Tracklist:
Siik – January 09
1. ll cool j – dear yvette
2. turf talk – sick wid it is the crew
3. missy elliot – joy
4. the cool kids – pump up the volume
5. ludacris – southern hospitality
6. clipse – grindin
7. the team – bottles up
8. nump – i got grapes
9. gaita – boppas on deck
10. 50 cent – just a little bit
11. missy elliot – on & on
12. philly’s most wanted – cocoa leaf
13. q-tip – for the nasty
14. volume 10 – pistol grip pump
Linotype – Ashy to Classy
1. Notorious B.I.G. – Machine Gun Funk (Primo Remix)
2. Notorious B.I.G. – Kick In The Door
3. Notorious B.I.G. – Unbelievable
4. Notorious B.I.G. – Ten Crack Commandments
5. Notorious B.I.G. – Kick In The Door
6. Craig Mack – Flava In Ya Ear Remix
7. Notorious B.I.G. – One More Chance (LinoType Medley)
8. Mary J. Blige – Real Love Remix
9. 112 – Only You
10. Total – Can’t You See
11. Junior Mafia – Get Money
12. Junior Mafia – Playas Anthem
13. Da Brat – B-Side
14. The Gap Band – Outstanding
15. Rene & Angela – I Love You More
16. Notorious B.I.G. – I Love the Dough
17. Jay-Z – Brooklyn’s Finest
18. Puff Daddy – All About The Benjamins
19. Jackson 5 – Great To Be Here (Kenny Dope Edit)
20. Notorious B.I.G. – Things Done Changed (LinoType Remix)
21. Notorious B.I.G. – Sky’s The Limit
22. Mtume – Juicy Fruit
23. Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy
It’s past due since the mix was supposed to be up on Wednesday (Christmas Eve). I am in SF, Dumlao is in Santa Barbara, and Ocir is in LA which made it hard for us to finalize everything. Although, the podcast was done on Wednesday, I was having trouble getting solid internet connections anywhere until today at my mom’s house. So finally I give you The Come Up Crew Podcast Vol. 3 highlighting the Top Songs of 2008 as chosen by The Come Up DJs Ocir, Dumlao, and Spingineer. Ocir and Dumlao play their top electro tracks while I play my top hip hop tracks. Enjoy.
The Come Up Podcast Vol. 3: Top Songs of 2008 (Week of 12.22.08) – Click to Download
Tracklisting:
Introduction: Dumlao and Ocir (Background music is an original beat by Ocir)
Set #1: Ocir
1. Crookers ft. Kid Cudi – Embrace the Martian
2. Kanye West – Paranoid (Pocketknife Edit)
3. Fake Blood – Mars
4. E-40 & Method Man – N.A.S.A. Music (L.A. Riots Remix)
5. Adele – Cold Shoulder (Bassment Jaxx Remix)
6. Common – Universal Mind Control
7. Chromeo – 100% (Treasure Fingers Remix)
8. Edu K – Me Bota Pra Dançar feat. Marina (Crookers Remix)
9. Usher – Love in this Club (MSTRKRFT Remix)
10. The Lonely Island – Jizz in My Pants
Interlude: Dumlao (Background Music: Villains – Thrilla Remix)
Set #2: Spingineer
1. Evidence – Chase The Clouds Away
2. The Roots – Get Busy feat. Dice Raw & Peedi Peedi
3. 9th Wonder & Buckshot – Hold It Down feat. Talib Kweli & Tyler Woods
4. Lupe Fiasco – Paris, Tokyo
5. Q-Tip – Gettin’ Up
6. Common – The Light ’08 feat. Marsha Ambrosius
7. Consequence – Feel This Way feat. John Legend
8. Strong Arm Steady – Can’t Let Go
9. Jay-Z – Roc Boys
10. Kanye West – Flashing Lights
Interlude: Dumlao (Background Music: Termanology – This Is How We Rock instrumental)
Set #3: Dumlao
1. Kenna – Say Goodbye To Love
2. NERD – Everyone Nose
3. LMFAO – I’m In Miami Bitch
4. Santo Gold – Creator Remix
5. Kid Sister – Beeper
6. Kid Cudi – Day n Nite Remix
7. Yelle – Je Veux Te Voir Remix
8. Justice Feat Uffie – The Party Remix
9. Kanye West Feat ATrak – Stronger Remix
10. Dizzee Rascal – Flex Remix
11. Ida Corr – Let Me Think About It Remix
12. Does It Offend You Yeah? – We Are Rockstars
13. MSTRKRFT – Bounce
14. Black Ghosts – Anyway You Choose To Give It Remix
15. LA Riots – Switchblade
16. Villains – Cut Me Up
17. Chromeo – 100% Remix
18. Daft Punk vs Adam Freeland – AerOBAMA
19. Justice vs MGMT- Electric Feel Remix
20. Estelle – American Boy Remix
Outro: Dumlao (Background: MIA – Paperplanes Instrumental)
So Diggin’ Sunday was fun. The guy who runs the monthly open turntable jam session took a break and let Mike “Waxstyles” and Maya “equanimous1″ run the session. A good amount of people showed up to spin including author Ruben Molina, who laced us with some old soul 45s. Ruben wrote “The Old Barrio Guide to Lowrider Music: 1950-1975″ and “Chicano Soul: Recordings & History of an American Culture.”
Old Barrio Guide to Lowrider Music: 1950-1975 by Ruben Molina
Chicano Soul: Recordings & History of an American Culture by Ruben Molina
The big difference with this Diggin’ Sunday and those of the past was the inclusion of Serato Scrtachlive. Waxstyles decided to bring it along and it was not welcomed with open arms by the regulars but helped me to express myself the best way I knew how without the use of the limited selection of records I have. Don’t get me wrong, I have about 1000 records but I came up as a working DJ and most of the stuff is not fit for Diggin’ Sunday. I wanted to get down like they got down. The “Yes on Serato Scratchlive” speech is coming…But for now, I will try my best to use the records I have at Diggin’ Sunday. It will be a lot of 90s hip hop though…
My Record Collection with matching Ikea Shelf Converted into DJ Table
Here is a mix inspired by the chillin’ on a Sunday afternoon style that you get at Diggin’ Sundays at Tribal Cafe. It is a real loungy/downtempoish sounding mix and I had to pump it out after coming from Diggin’ Sunday last night. Enjoy.
11.16.08 Loungin’ Mix (Click to Download)
1. 7 Samurai – Uptown Rankin
2. 40 Winks – Soulful Sensitivity
3. Dean Zigoris – The Seasons: Barcarolle
4. Bjork – I Miss You (Dobie Sunshine Mix)
5. Everything But The Girl – Mirrorball (DJ Jazzy Jeff Sole Full Remix)
6. Freddie Cruger – Over the Ocean feat. Desmond Foster
7. Dela – La Bonne Attitude
8. Nujabes – Reflection Eternal
9. Kruder & Dorfmeister – Ocean Beat
10. J Dilla – Sometimes (Instrumental)
Here are pictures from Diggin’ Sunday.
Oooooh, Nice headphones
One Way of Lounging at Diggin' Sunday
Yours Truly on the 1s and 2s, Taken by Matt Nailit
Donald Byrd is Dope. Matt in the Background is as Well.
Ruben Molina Spinning and Discussing Life with Joel
Ruben Molina Spinning
Maya, Equanimous1
Laurent, on the Left, Teaching How to DJ
I went to SIPA about an hour late last night cause I had to pick up my dry cleaning at Sloan’s on Main in Lincoln Heights and traffic was a bitch even though I cut a little bit of that time off by taking Alpine through Chinatown. I brought my Rane 57 SL mixer but we didn’t use it until the end of the class. It turns out that one of the guys, Laurent, who used to take the class wanted to teach the class and the money would benefit him more than me since he is in college. He was really good at teaching though and even though he doesn’t have as much experience as me, Linotype, Soulspeak, or Phatrick, it seemed that he remembered all the lessons he learned when he was being taught himself and delivered the message concisely.
I feel like I am past the point where I want to teach anymore. Back in SF, I taught a few of my friends how to DJ and helped guide others who already had the basics down. I was happy to teach then, but now I don’t know why I don’t have the urge. Maybe its because I am surrounded by great DJs and I have more to learn than teach, where as I was the pinnacle of all the DJsI taught in SF. This may be true, but the urge to teach the craft still lingers inside me.
While I was hanging out at SIPA while Laurent was teaching away, I talked to a homie of my friend Matt who was telling me about DJ teaching opportunities in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with the Tiny Toones. I first heard about this from Jumakae and have been fascinated by the story ever since. Hip hop was pretty much nonexistent in Cambodia and was brought in the last 5 years by former Khmer Rouge refugees that were deported back to Cambodia for felony charges. Breaker Kay-Kay was one of those deportees. Kay-Kay would give breakdancing lessons for free to help keep at risk kids away from prostitution, drugs, and gangs. Now the program services about 2000 kids a week and they want to expand out into the other hip hop elements. Right now, the program wants to try to obtain two turntables, a mixer, serato, and a computer that can support serato. Although using scratchlive doesn’t really promote the true DJ element and its place in hip hop, it makes more sense since records are very expensive to ship and most records were destroyed during the Khmer Rouge. Serato makes it easier for the kids to have access to all music and makes it easier for us to send them music. I would donate my turntables if I could afford new ones but at this point in my life I can’t. Rest assured, they will get my turntables when I do get new ones though and I will deliver them myself.
I am really thinking about the the teaching opportunity in Cambodia and I hear that Soulspeak is as well. I would want to be there for at least a month though to really feel like I was making a difference. I was told that food and housing would be provided and that I would just have to get my ass there. But there are many reasons why I can’t go.
1. I have no Time off meaning I would have to take leave without pay for a month.
2. I would still have to pay rent, utilities, cable, cell phone, college loans, credit cards, all my insurances.
3. I would have to pay for my ticket to Cambodia.
4. I don’t have any savings in the bank right now and couldn’t support myself after I got back.
I do have some ideas for making money while I was there though.
- DJ nightclubs out there where I hear there DJs really suck but I would probably have to bring my turntables for the nightclub and the class anyway.
And in reality if I do end up going there.
1. I would probably just leave my turntables there knowing that they would be way more beneficial to a endless amount of at risk kids rather than myself.
2. I would want to donate any money I made there to the organization because I feel like they are doing something really special.
I see myself teaching kids to DJ within the next year with my turntables that I let them keep. This is a program I truly want to support and it is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Hip hop is brand new in Cambodia and in its first generation. It is already helping kids stay off the streets and bringing communities together at weekly breaking shows.
Support the Tiny Toones and help at risk kids in Cambodia help themselves.
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