Subverse

"What's Fresh, and What's Left."

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    about me
    Age: 30

    Birthplace: Hailing from the City of Angels

    Background: Attracted early to hip hop and reggae music. By 14 he was already immersed in DJ culture. Spent most of his teens looking for the best mix tape, and going to all nite parties.

    Now: I'm sitting back and listening to my community and enjoying what new producers and artists are creating. Also learning how to run live sound, and mix live recordings.

    Top 5 (in no particular order):

    The Headhunters - Survival of the Fittest De La Soul - Buhloone Mindstate DJ Vadim - U.S.S.R. Repertoire Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain The Upsetters- Super Ape

    Photo credit: Kirk Newcross

    why i'm a source
    Because I am a Dj, it is my nature to discover and share quality music with a like minded music community. If you are an artist you can submit music directly to me through Muzic.com.

    And check out what tracks ended up on my playlist. My latest mix of the best electronic and hip hop MP3's from our network can be downloaded HERE.

    i'm into
    Straight pop music for 12 year olds.
    state of mind
    New York
    favorite bands
    too many to list.
    favorite movies
    Adaptation, City of God, Purple Rain, Rear Window, Boogie Nights, UH....??
    favorite books
    too many to list.
    LOCATION: Oakland, CA
    PERMALINK:
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    Posted on: 2008-05-15
    Deception by Blackalicious
    hip hop, underground, Yay Area
    This is a Bay Area classic from one of our most important rap exports, Blackalicious. It's got a bright optimistic beat that provides the backdrop...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-05-08
    Chemical Sniffer by The Apples
    urban/R&B, world, hip hop, afrobeat, turntablism
    The Apples have a new single out on Freestyle records that legitimizes the band's place in the UN of afrobeat groups. "Chemical Sniffer" is...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-05-02
    An Elegy by Kid Koala & Dynomite D
    pop, electronic, downtempo, remix
    When anyone asks who the leaders of hip hop and DJ culture in Canada are, two names immediately come up: Kid Koala & Dynamite D....  more »
    Posted on: 2008-04-25
    rap beat #17 by Samiyam
    electronic, hip hop, beats, leftfield
    This post is only a loop, so all you freestyle flashers get ready to spit. You can tell on this one Samiyam seeing how far...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-04-21
    T.I.B.W.F. (Hank Shocklee Remix) by The Budos Band
    pop, electronic, afrobeat, remix
    Hank Shocklee and his brother Keith are the Bomb Squad. You know the production team behind Public Enemy's greatest years. Right..... Well Hank is...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-04-20
    Politik Kills (Prince Fatty Remix) by Manu Chao
    reggae/ska, dub
    This remix is made possible by kicking the gates open and letting the public use your files so fans and professionals alike can remix the...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-04-17
     jackpot winner
    Since I Met You by Roche
    blues, electronic, jazz, romantic, remix
    This track would be an excellent choice to open a mix tape that you plan to give to your future lover. It's a Bookworm (I...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-04-08
    Broken Tape Decks by LA Symphony
    hip hop, underground, LA rap
    I'm feeling almost all of the LA Symphony stuff that I've heard. Always a creative blend of up tempo rhymes in the - we are...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-04-01
     jackpot winner
    Blazin feat. Face-T (Modeselektor Remix) by Ghislain Poirier
    electronic, reggae/ska, dub step, grime
    Ghislain Poirier (pronounced ?????) is riding high with his new album "No Ground Under" off Ninja Tune, that has my subs sweating under the stress...  more »
     
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    Posted on: 2008-03-28
    Trick For Treat feat. Spank Rock by Neon Neon
    electronic, hip hop, indie
    Neon Neon is going to be my next most played artist; I can feel it. And Spank Rock are the Robert Johnson of the...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-03-26
     jackpot winner
    Paper Planes [Holy Fuck RMX] by M.I.A.
    rock, electronic, hip hop
    Holy Fuck I finally found Holy Fuck's remix of M.I.A.'s banging (but poorly mixed) "Paper Planes" single. It is weird how Serato has...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-03-24
    Day 'N' Nite (Crookers Remix) by Kid Cudi
    electronic, hip hop, rave-a-dub
    This song has not escaped my head, or my turntables, all weekend. Kid Cudi embraces, and celebrates, the sometimes tragic life of the...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-03-18
    Searching (Mum's the Word Remix) by Presto feat. 3rd Khind
    hip hop, underground
    This rub-a-dub banger is just what the doctor ordered when it feels like life is kicking you in the balls. Take that god, music saves...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-03-13
    Post Primitive by Tommy Guerrero
    rock, electronic, jazz, instrumental
    Tommy Guerrero may look more like an evil ring master then a retired skateboarder, and his music sounds like it came from a ...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-03-11
    Galactic Funk (Tau Ceti Mix) by Dj Spooky
    electronic, jazz, IDM, funk
    Dj Spooky has to be an intense guy to hang out with, if the the music he produces is any indication of the character...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-03-05
    Laundry by Say Hi To Your Mom
    rock, indie rock, singer/songwriter
    Say Hi To Your Mom i believe is officially just Say Hi (wave). "Laundry" is off his first full release titled, "Discosadness" and is a...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-03-03
     jackpot winner
    L.E.S. Artistes (xxxchange remix) by Santogold
    urban/R&B, electronic
    Santogold is fuckin' hot, she believes in herself (double hot), and she has the thumbs up from some of the hottest club producers in the...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-02-28
    No Time for Jokes (rmx) by Percee P
    hip hop
    Madlib has to be completely obsessed with music production, virgin loops, and obscure samples lifted off esoteric records. This is the only logical explanation for...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-02-26
    Trash by The Whip
    pop, electronic, dance, indie
    I have to admit it, I didn't want to like this song because of the band's attire choice. American Apparel purple sweat shirts, super tight...  more »
    Posted on: 2008-02-21
    Puerto Rico Pa Gozar by Quantic & Nickodemus
    pop, world, electronic, acid jazz, remix
    If Alien Protocol dances around to a potential post, I know it's legit. Maybe even Jackpot worthy. This is no surprise to me. Quantic &...  more »
     
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