New Mix: Silverlake Sessions Vol. 3

A practice session inspired by my closing set at the last Come Up party at the Terltdrace in Pasadena. The inspiration for my closing set was inspired by DJ Jedi’s funky fresh set. The practice session had potential but started to lose momentum towards the end when I tried to get into Hasim and Cybotron to immediately jump into Earth, Wind & Fire…it kind of killed my mood after that point and I just killed the mix. Otherwise, I am feeling it and I love to play music that I really like (love?). It seems like there are always some songs I always play when I get to play old school sets. Rock Steady, Saturday Love, And the Beat Goes On, I Can’t Wait, etc…whatever, I love that stuff so its all good in the hood.

Enjoy the mix. RIP The Come Up at the Terrace. The Come Up will rise again but be patient in the meantime and follow our work online. Peace.

Silverlake Sessions Vol. 3 (Week of 07.27.09) – Click to Download

Tracklisting:

1. Brothers Johnson – Ain’t We Funking Now
2. Brick – Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody
3. Cheryl Lynn – Got To Be Real
4. Cherrelle – Saturday Love feat. Alexander O’Neal
5. Janet Jackson – Escapade
6. L.T.D. – Love To The World
7. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – I Wonder If I Take You Home
8. Michael Jackson – Black Or White
9. Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots
10. Stevie Wonder – Do I Do
11. The Whispers – And The Beat Goes On
12. The Emotions – Best Of My Love
13. Evelyn “Champagne” King – Love Come Down
14. Rick James – Ghetto Life
15. Rose Royce – Car Wash
16. US 3 – Cantaloop
17. The Whispers – Rock Steady
18. Billy Ocean – Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
19. Freezepop – Pop Goes my Love
20. Mary Jane Girls – In My House
21. MC Shy D – Gotta Be Tough
22. Prince – I Want To Be Your Lover
23. Vanity 6 – Nasty Girl
24. MC Shy D – Bust This
25. Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough
26. Royal Cash – Radioactivity
27. Shiela E – A Love Bizarre
28. Hasim – Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)
29. Cybotron – Clear
30. Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove

New Mix: The Come Up 1 Year Anniversary Set

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.

Here is a photo mosaic of the event from :

New Mix: Indienational

I had a lot of fun putting this mix together because I had a chance to get into genres, that before the last couple of months, I didn’t know much about. Thanks to the magic of the internet and music blogs, I was able to explore the music of the world from comfort of my desk job.

I am actually impressed with a lot of the Indie, electro, and international music that is out there. If you asked me 6 months ago, I may have ensured you that I could never get into those genres. But after actually sitting down and giving each track a listen, I have became a fan. I hope you enjoy this like I do.

Indienational (Week of 02.23.09) – Click to Download

Tracklisting:
1. Monkey: Journey to the West – Monkey Bee (Diplo Remix)
2. Shinehead – Billie Jean
3. Spleen – Tu L’aimeras
4. Tosca – Fondue
5. Magic Arm – Daft Punk is Playing in my House
6. Mexican Institute of Sound – Para No Vivir Desesperado (NSM…PSM Remix)
7. Kinky – Hasta Quemarnos
8. Dan Black – I Love Life
9. Of Montreal – Jimmy
10. Passion Pit – Sleepyhead (The Knocks Remix)
11. Junior Boys – Bits & Pieces
12. Nujabes + Fat Jon – Transcendence
13. Cut Copy – Far Away (Damn Arms Remix)
14. Chromeo – 100%
15. Trouble Andrew – Run & Hide (Diplo Remix)
16. 33Hz – Sentinel of Love
17. Holy Ghost! – Hold On
18. Coeur de Pirate – Comme Des Enfants (Le Matos Andy Carmichael Remix)
19. Mike Dunn – Feel the Muzik
20. Air France – June Evenings
21. Ted & Francis – All Ways
22. Hot Chip – Hold On (D.I.M. Remix)
23. Cut Copy – Hearts on Fire
24. Treasure Fingers – Cross the Dancefloor (Designer Drugs Remix)

New Mix: Neo-Soulish Styles + Some: Part 1 & 2

I always wanted to put together a neo-soul mix but I just never got around to it. With dope neo-soul songs, as well as songs from other genres that just seem to fit the mood, this is what I put together. Check parts 1 & 2. Thanks to DJ Siik, DJ Linotype, DJ Ocir and endless list of music blogs for some of the tracks and remixes that helped bring this all together. Sorry for the excess 4Hero, but they just make good music…

Part 1:

Neo-Soulish Styles + Some: Part 1 (Week of 02.02.09) – Click to Download

Tracklisting:
1. 4Hero – Look Inside feat. Face
2. Chico Mann – Dilo Como Yo
3. Jazzanova – Look What You’re Doin’ To Me feat. Phonte
4. Amel Larrieux – Bravebird
5. Maxwell – Changed
6. 4Hero – Sink or Swim (No Choice for Me) feat. Lady Alma
7. 4Hero – Take My Time feat. J Davey
8. Goapele – Closer
9. Erykah Badu – Soldier
10. Iman Williams – You R feat. Nebulus
11. Maxwell – Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)
12. Common – Funky 4 U feat. Jill Scott & Bilal
13. Adriana Evans – All for Love
14. Amerie – One Thing (Siik Remix)
15. Zhane – Request Line
16. Soul II Soul – Back to Life
17. Ave.To – Mama’s Koolaid
18. Flying Lotus – Camel (Nosaj Thing Remix)
19. New Mastersounds – Your Love is Mine feat. Corrine Bailey Rae (Fred Everything Mix)
20. Raphael Saadiq – Get Involved feat. Q-Tip
21. Common – I Am Music feat. Jill Scott
22. Adriana Evans – Hey Now

Part 2:

Neo-Soulish Styles + Some: Part 2 (Week of 02.02.09) – Click to Download

Tracklisting:
1. Jill Scott – High Post Brotha feat. Common (Live)
2. 7 Samurai – Without Luv
3. Jill Scott – Love Rain
4. Corrine Bailey Rae – I’d Like To
5. Amy Winehouse – Help Yourself
6. Cooly’s Hot Box – What A Surprise
7. Raphael Saadiq – Be Here feat. D’Angelo
8. Aaliyah – If Your Girl Only Knew (Siik Remix)
9. Glenn Lewis – Don’t You Forget It
10. Carmen Rodgers – Dream
11. Common – 8 Minutes to Sunrise feat. Jill Scott
12. D’Angelo – Devil’s Pie
13. Ryan Leslie – Rescue Me
14. Amy Winehouse – Stronger Than Me
15. Corrine Bailey Rae – Trouble Sleeping
16. Erykah Badu – Love of My Life feat. Common
17. Erykah Badu – The Healer
18. Dwele – Hold On
19. Raheem DeVaughn – Woman
20. Lupe Fiasco – Daydreamin’ feat. Jill Scott
21. Chico Cesar – Mama Africa
22. Akon – Mama Africa
23. Stone Mecca – In Love
24. Estelle – Come Over
25. Gnarls Barkley – Who Cares
26. Angie Stone – Baby
27. Alicia Keys – You Don’t Know (Siik Remix)
28. John Legend – Another Again

Top 2008 Lists of this Blog

Check these links out because everyone else couldn’t get enough…

Top 5 Posts
1. New Mix Posted: Post Diggin Sunday 11.16.08 Update
2. New Nikon 50mm F1.8D Lens
3. The Come Up Crew Podcast Vol. 2: Bay Area Rap
4. History of Pre-Hyphy and Non-Hyphy Bay Area Hip Hop
5. Day 7, 8, 9: San Francisco

Top 5 Pages
1. Music: Mixes, Remixes, and Podcasts
2. Music, DJing, and Life
3. About Spingineer
4. Photography
5. Music Videos: Mixes and Remixes

Top 5 Clicks
1. Downtempo Mix
2. The Come Up Crew Podcast Vol. 2: Bay Area Rap
3. Siik’s Blog
4. The Come Up Crew Podcast Vol. 1: 90s Hip Hop
5. Loungin’ Mix

Top 5 Referrers
1. Facebook
2. The Come Up Events Blog
3. WordPress Tag: Music
4. WordPress Tag: Photography
5. WordPress Tag: Downtempo

Top 5 Search Engine Terms
1. Monterrey
2. Nikon 50mm F1.8
3. Dorothy Moyrong
4. Tiny Toones
5. VJ Music Videos

From these stats I found out that posting on facebook is the way to go in getting people to your blog, especially if you got friends with hella friends that recommend your post to others. Case in point, after I posted my “downtempo” mix, LinoType suggested it on facebook and I got a huge amount of hits that day and its popularity has slowly decreased. Big ups to Mr. Manansala for that one. Being as specific as possible with tags can also help. People also like to hear music and look at pictures, but I believe people want to hear the story behind the mixes and photos where they may have the opportunity to walk in your shoes or see through your eyes. And lastly, people want to hear your opinions about music, events, activities, places, and so on, so they can either justify their feelings about something or find someone to disagree with about something. It’s only human…I’m just trying my best to feed the masses.

Prince Paul

The Come Up Crew Podcast Vol. 3: Top Songs of 2008 featuring Ocir, Dumlao, & Spingineer

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.

Download: Dumlao_Ocir__SpingineerTheComeUpPodcastVol.3

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)

I Am Now a VJ…New Music Video Remix: Estelle – American Boy (Siik Remix)

I have officially became a VJ with two music video gigs under my belt and a lot more to come.

1. My cousin Kim’s Debut 10.04.08
2. The Creep Up (The Come Up) 10.25.08

I now want to be able to VJ as universally as I DJ. I want to have a good music video collection. This is where it becomes hard. Downloading a music video just doesn’t cut like it would if you download a song. Quality becomes the number one issue and music video downloads usually have sucky quality. The other problem is that music videos ripped from MTV or BET or any other music video network cannot be played except for personal use without a chance of getting sued since you as a VJ don’t represent the network. The answer is Music Video Pools. Just like the exclusive record pools of the past, digital pools for music and music videos are now the industry standard and that same exclusivity has been thrown out the window with the ability of digital files to be copied over and over and over again.

There are many pools out there and most of them have all the same music every month. The only difference is price and quality. The best pool from my research is Promo Only. You sign up and pay per genre which is sent once a month in DVD format which will have to be converted into mp4s for use in Scratchlive Video. With a subscription with Promo Only you also have access to all the old collections of music videos, from the 70s to the more current hits. Those issues are $40 each and have an average of 40 videos. If I were to buy the whole collection of non-current stuff, I would spend $1200. Then I would have to convert them all.

I am really into personalizing my videos with hot remixes as well as mixable versions. I am really thinking of pumping out a bunch of remixed and mixable versions that I can use and sell to other VJs to make some money back for all the time I put in.

Here is my first video remix using my homeboy, DJ Siik’s remix of Estelle – American Boy. The beat should be slower but I didn’t know how to slow down the video track on Final Cut Express. Enjoy.