Category Archives: breaks

luv165

For Those Who Miss Mo Wax

this is an ode to one of my favorite labels from the 1990s, one that opened my ears to some new and fucked up sounds. this mix weaves in and out of DJ Shadow‘s epic soundscape ‘In/Flux’, my introduction to the nether worlds of sonic exploration, beat craftsmanship and Planet Of The Apes samples. it’s some scientific abstract type shit, and it’s for those who miss Mo Wax.
image : Futura 2000
Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  2. Interlude – DJ Krush – Mo Wax (1994)
  3. excerpt from “If You Find Earth Boring” (U.N.K.L.E. Mix) – U.N.K.L.E. – Mo Wax (1994)
  4. 2000 – RPM – Mo Wax (1994)
  5. Mermaids – Innervisions – Mo Wax (1996)
  6. The Beast – Palm Skin Productions – Mo Wax (1994)
  7. Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door – The Prunes – Mo Wax Excursions (1996)
  8. Evolution Of The Beast (Part II) – Palm Skin Productions – Mo Wax (1994)
  9. A Soft Quietude – Luke Vibert – Mo Wax (1997)
  10. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  11. Clubbed To Death (The First Mix) – Rob Dougan – Mo Wax (1995)
  12. March Of The General – Nigo – Mo Wax (2000)
  13. The Number Song (Cut Chemist Remix) – DJ Shadow – Mo Wax (1998)
  14. 357 Magnum Force – La Funk Mob – Mo Wax (1994)
  15. Berry Meditation (Last Ever Mix) – U.N.K.L.E. – Mo Wax (1997)
  16. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  17. What’s That Sound (Fucked Up Sound) – Sam Sever And The Raiders Of The Lost Art – Mo Wax (1995)
  18. Bug In The Bassbin (Street Mix) – Innerzone Orchestra – Mo Wax (1996)
  19. Libre (Andrea Parker Remix) – iO – Mo Wax Excursions (1995)
  20. 3ree (A Means To Be) (As One Instrumental Mix) – Attica Blues – Mo Wax (1997)
  21. Invading Space (Outer Descent) – Psychonauts – Mo Wax (1999)
  22. Directrix (Dem 2 Vocal Mix) – Divine Styler – Mo Wax (2000)
  23. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  24. Yeah (Alex Reece Remix) – DJ Krush – Mo Wax (1995)
  25. The Silent Witness – Source Direct – Mo Wax (1996)
  26. In The Mood – Dillinja – Mo Wax (1996)
  27. What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 1) (DJ Die Remix) – DJ Shadow – Mo Wax (1997)
  28. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  29. For Land’s Sake – David Axelrod – Mo Wax (2001)
  30. Maybe I’m Dead – Money Mark – Mo Wax (1998)
  31. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)

luv153

We Shine By Night

back in the day my buddies Tony & Scott would throw these crazy parties. all were welcome insuring an interesting mix of characters. spinning at these shindigs became a crash course in party selecting; djs had to jump from genre to genre in a smooth, varied & fun way to keep the folks happy and bouncing or it could turn ugly. come join the party and get on down with your bad self.
image : original flyer by Tony Revoy, manipulated with luv
Tracklist:
  1. What Yo Life Can Truly Be – De La Soul ft. Vinia Mojica, A Tribe Called Quest & Dres – Tommy Boy (1991)
  2. Max Motion – Altz – DFA (2007)
  3. excerpt from Loaded – Primal Scream – Creation Records (1990)
  4. Blow Your Head – Fred Wesley & The J.B.’s – People Records / Polydor / Urban (1973)
  5. Release It – The Time – Paisley Park / Warner Bros. (1990)
  6. World Destruction / Missing Suitcase (Solid Steel Mash Up) – Timezone ft. John Lydon / The Herbaliser – Celluloid / Ninja Tune (1984/1999/2003)
  7. Bonin’ In The Boneyard – Fishbone – Columbia (1988)
  8. Fools Gold – The Stone Roses – Silvertone Records (1990)
  9. Musique Non Stop – Kraftwerk – Warner Bros. (1986)
  10. The Shit – DM & Jemini – Lex Records (2003)
  11. Break In The Road – Betty Harris – SSS International / Soul Jazz (1969/2001)
  12. Hand In Your Head – Money Mark – Mo Wax (1998)
  13. Bring The Files, Jim – Hero No.7 – Hero No.7 Records (2000)
  14. Tighten Up (Part 1) – Archie Bell & The Drells – Atlantic (1968)
  15. Brimful of Asha (Norman Cook Remix) – Cornershop – Wiija Records (1997)
  16. excerpt from Rock ‘n’ Roll Band – Shel Silverstein – Columbia (1985)
  17. All Day And All Of The Night – The Kinks – Reprise / Marble Arch Records (1965/1966)
  18. Psyché Rock – Pierre Henry & Michel Columbier – Philips (1967)
  19. Kelly, Watch The Stars! (Club Mix) – Air – Source (1998)
  20. Under Pressure – Queen & David Bowie – EMI (1981)

luv116

Catching A Break

breaks for breaks sake. crack a smile and make your head shake.
image : Renton Maxwell III
Tracklist:
  1. Catch The Break – Jedi Knights – Evolution (1997)
  2. Get A Grip (Mission St Mix) – Bass Kittens – Mephisto Records (1994)
  3. Hair Of The Dog – Cursor Miner – Lo Recordings (2006)
  4. Integration – A.T.O.I. Seattle – Visible Records (1994)
  5. Omissions – Noisia – Vision Recordings (2006)
  6. Deal Widda Kaze (Cold Fusion Mafia Mix) – Matt Diamond – Moving Target Recordings (2003)
  7. Who’s The Bad Man? (Solid Ground Remix) – Dee Patten – Higher Ground (1998)
  8. Bbbrrr Go Go – DJ Icee – Zone Records (1993)
  9. Planet Shock Future Rock (The Rum and Black remix by Shut Up & Dance) – Buckfunk 3000 – Language (1998)
  10. Music Is The Weapon – Aaron Spectre – Rag & Bone (2007)
  11. 2 Bad Mice (Remix) – 2 Bad Mice – Moving Shadow (1992)
  12. Drums Are Dangerous (Drugs Are Dangerous remix by Hardkiss) – The Drum Club – Instinct Records (1994)
  13. Daze – Maldini – Trouble On Vinyl (1996)
  14. Vanishing Point – Tipper – Fuel (1997)
  15. PHI*1700 (u/v) – μ-Ziq – R & S – Records (1994)
  16. The Pain – Kerosene – Hard Hands (1997)
  17. Bassquake – SL2 – XL Recordings (1992)
  18. Under Glass – Freq Nasty – Botchit & Scarper (1998)
  19. Fractus – Sir Real – Snafu Recordings (2004)
  20. Massif – Ramjac featuring Mixmaster Morris – Brainiak Records (1995)

luv106

Sloppy Joe’s Block Party : Summer Fun Mix 3!

Sloppy Joe is back after throwing down at the Under Pressure International Graffiti Convention in Montreal with some block party action hip hop and breaks for the whole family to enjoy.
photo : Sloppy Joe
Tracklist:
  1. Get On Down – Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez – TNT Records (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  2. Rama Jama (5-Oh Beats) – Kenny Dope presents Mad Racket – Big Beat (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  3. Time’s Up (Bare Bones Original) – O.C. – Wild Pitch (1994)
  4. Memories Of Red Alert – Big Bottom Hula – Black Sunshine Records (????) > (searching for buy link)
  5. It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Main Mix) – Nas – Columbia (1994)
  6. Super Brooklyn (Inst.) – Cocoa Brovaz – Duck Down Records (2000) > (searching for buy link)
  7. We Can Do This – The Cold Crush Brothers – B-Boy Records (1988) > (searching for buy link)
  8. All My People (Body Rock Inst.) – Mos Def – Big Dawg (1998) > (searching for buy link)
  9. Get Up Remix (Side A, track 2) – Masters At Work – Cutting Records (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  10. Atom – Main Source – Actual Records (1989) > (searching for buy link)
  11. Mister Ed Groove – Prince Quick Mix and The Undercover Brother – Slammin’ Records (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  12. I Got Love – Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band – Warner Bros. (1970)
  13. Melody – DJ Nu-Mark – Up Above (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  14. Work It (Instrumental) – Missy “Misdomeanor” Elliott – Elektra (2002) > (searching for buy link)
  15. Bonus Beats – Rude Rydims – TNT Records (1995) > (searching for buy link)
  16. And What You Give Is What You Get – Beastie Boys – Capitol (1989) > (searching for buy link)
  17. Comin’ Inside – Kenny Dope – Dopewax Inc. (1994/2001) > (searching for buy link)
  18. ManWomanBoogie – Q-Tip feat. Amanda Diva – Universal Motown (2008)
  19. Justa Groove – Kenny “Dope” Gonzales – Phat Wax Records (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  20. I Hope It Rains Coffee (Ojala Que Liueve Cafe) – Choco The New Harlem Sound – Celluloid (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  21. Makin’ A Living – Kenny Dope – Tu Chicks (2000)
  22. Importance of Body Rhythm – DJ Food – Ninja Tune (1992)
  23. Chiqwanga – Recloose – Astralwerks (2002) > (searching for buy link)
  24. The Smurf – Tyrone Brunson – Epic / Mastercuts (1982/1994) > (searching for buy link)
  25. Lil Star – Kelis feat. Cee-lo – Virgin (2007)

luv087

You In My Igloo Now

a 3 turntable concoction of house, dubstep, electro and breaks that became the basis of the git down party set I played last January at the always amazing Igloofest. the future of Robot Rock; you in my igloo now.
image : still from video taken by Laef Anderson from inside the igloo during my set at Igloofest.
Tracklist:
  1. Red Light Green Light (Switch re-edit) – Half Pint – Junior (2004)
  2. Friday At The Limit – Darqwan – Texture Records (2002)
  3. Bepot Bepot Beh!? – U-Boote – You Freaks On 45 (2005)
  4. Weekend Fly – Cooly G – Hyperdub (2009)
  5. Raised By Snakes (Maurice Fulton mix) – Telex – SSR Crammed Discs (1999)
  6. Idiot (Altered Natives remix) – Ikonika – Hyperdub (2010)
  7. Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaattaa & the Soul Sonic Force – 21 Records (1982)
  8. Zharp – LV & Okmalumkoolkat – Hyperdub (2010)
  9. Mudcleaner – Mugwump – Suicide Records (2004)
  10. Coleen (El-B remix) – The Heavy – Counter Records (2008)
  11. Raheem (The Frisco Room Dub Mix) – Safar – Strictly Rhythm (1994)
  12. Do Nah Bodda Mi (Red Light remix) – Roots Manuva – Big Dada (2009)
  13. Hi Life – Luke Howard – Afro Art Records (2002)
  14. Said Speed – Africa HiTech – Warp (2010)
  15. Yellow Tongue – Lee Perry w. Samia Farah vs. Kode 9 – On-U Sound (2010)
  16. Litoral (original mix) – Michel Cleis – Cadenza (2010)
  17. Thru The Blinds – Kromestar – Antisocial Entertainment / Cloqworq Recordings (2010)
  18. Solution – Kalbata feat. Clapper Priest – Soul Jazz (2008)
  19. Comfort Object – Triple Fat Systems – Strictly Rhythm (1995)
  20. You In My Hut Now (TNT Beat Dub) – The Raid – Inhouse Records (1997)
  21. Breaking Bad ft. Baby Face Jay – Terror Danjah – Hyperdub (2010)
  22. Canto Della Liberta – 3rd Face – Classic Music Company (2004)
  23. Ecstasy (Refix) – Jam City – Night Slugs (2010)
  24. Nosestep (Cosmin TRG Remix) – Aardvarck – Rush Hour (2010)
  25. What It Look Like (Todd Edwards remix) – Spank Rock – Ninja Tune (2010)

luv045

Pre-luved

a set of rave classics from the days when i was too busy dancing to ever imagine getting behind the decks. mixed with luv for the djs and dancers who were there from ’93 ’til infinity.
image : old skool t-shirt from the private collection of sweet daddy luv.
Tracklist:
  1. Time becomes – Orbital – Internal (1993)
  2. Love Is The Message – LFO – Tommy Boy (1991)
  3. Slumberland (Rhythm Invention Remix) – Solitaire Gee – Warp (1993)
  4. I Can’t Stop (Mellow Club Mix) – Mellow Mellow – Caroline / Antler-Subway (1993)
  5. Out There (Technomix) – Friends of Matthew – Pulse 8 (1991)
  6. Daylight (Dreamerdreamsalone) – God Within – Hardkiss Music (1993)
  7. Reach Further (Remix) – Progression – Sorted Records (1994)
  8. I’m Breaking Thru This (Instrumental Mix) – Company 2 – Tam Tam (1989)
  9. Two Fatt Guitars (Babetastic Mix) – Direckt – UFG (1993)
  10. Song To The Siren (Sabre 100% Chunk Mix) – The Dust Brothers – Junior Boys Own (1993)
  11. Feet (Wrong Side Of Town Mix) – Sandals – FFFR (1994)
  12. Mr. Kirk’s Nightmare – 4Hero – Reinforced Records (1990)
  13. Sound Clash (Champion Sound) (Scientific Mix) – Kick Squad – Kickin Records (1990)
  14. Next Is The E (I Feel It) – Moby – Instinct (1992)
  15. Pepper – Speedy J – Warp (1993)
  16. Mr. DJ (Remix) – Screen II – Cleveland City (1994)
  17. Time becomes – Orbital – Internal (1993)