FOTR: 2¢
Posted: January 10, 2017 Filed under: Friends of The Rub | Tags: 2¢, DJ Craze, fotr, Four Color Zack
The first FOTR for 2017 is the dudes DJ Craze and Four Color Zack who make up the duo 2¢. We’ve featured them here before and as solo DJs, they should really need no introduction. They’ve just dropped the 3rd edition of their mix series and it’s as tight and inspiring as the first 2. You can stream Part 3 below in full and make sure and follow them on the socials as well. Get up with these guys who you haven’t already as it looks like they will be doing a lot of dates together in the U.S. this year.
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FOTR this week (and to kick off 2017) is Jon Kwest out of DC. He’s been a heavy contributor to the moombahton scene since the jump and he’s been somewhat of torchbearer when it comes to putting compilations together with a creative spin. Even with it being awhile since his last one dropped, the excitement in the last 24 hours of a new comp for the new year has officially kicked in. “Soulove” is a newly released 18 track collection for charity (put together by other Rub homies such as DJ Melo, Deejay Theory, Doc Adam, Emynd, J-Boogie and others) to support Planned Parenthood and ACLU. Make sure and peep this fresh compilation below to contribute to the cause. Links to Kwest and all his socials are included as well.
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FOTR this week is the one and only DJ Spinbad. He’s our special guest this Saturday for New Year’s Eve and he’s one of the baddest djs on the planet. He’s toured all over the world and is the official DJ for world renowned comedian Russell Peters. Spinbad is also one of the most influential mixtape/open format DJ ever. Loved by the likes of DJ AM (RIP), Jazzy Jeff, A-Trak and more…he’s constantly set the standard for what DJs strive to be. His 80’s and 90’s megamix mixtapes continually get heavy burn to this day. We’re stoked to have him hold down the front room at The Bell House this Saturday from start to finish. Peep some mixtape favorites and his links below. And make sure to join us Saturday to ring in 2017.
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JD at The Rub, 2006ish, by Ian Meyer.
Over the weekend, our good friend Jason Dozier passed away. JD was a fixture at The Rub; he DJed a handful of times and connected us with a lot of DJs and artists from his native Texas, many of whom we’re still close with nearly 15 years later. We’ll remember him as a big-hearted, smart, sarcastic, generous, stubborn, kind and loving friend.
“JD and I recorded the Houston for Dvmmies mixtape at the height of the Houston rap invasion (2004/2005), when the biggest songs on the radio all over the US were Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Mike Jones and Chamillionaire. We looked back at the history of Houston rap (and a little Port Arthur), digging into JD’s deep crates and selecting the absolute best jams. Truth be told, he brought 90% of the music, and my role was more like a producer, putting together the mix with him in my home studio on multitrack, and recording and placing the drops (Matt Sonzala and Roxy Cottontail hosted a big Houston rap show during CMJ that year, where we got access to a bunch of the rappers for drops).”
“Although he was a succesful DJ in Texas – ask anyone who was in Houston in the 90s about Cabo Fridays – when he moved to New York, JD started working for a law firm full time, traveling all over the country as an A/V technician in court cases. So this CD wasn’t meant to take him to the next level as a DJ, or make a bunch of money, it was just a fun thing to share the music he loved. But for me, it started a ball rolling that would lead to DJing on tour with Bun B. I’m forever grateful for JD’s friendship, and for his bringing us into his world – like I remember distinctly that he told us when we were going to Austin for SXSW we had to look up his old partner DJ Mel, who became another of our closest friends. He was that dude, a connector. I miss him so much.” – Ayres
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FOTR: Michael The Lion
Posted: December 13, 2016 Filed under: Friends of The Rub | Tags: fotr, Michael The Lion
FOTR this week is Michael The Lion. Formerly known as DJ Apt One, this Philly resident has made a name for himself all over the world as well as his home town. After carving out a name for himself as part of the Philadelphyinz with Skinny Friedman and making some early anthems in the Moombahton movement, he re-branded himself as Michael The Lion to focus on his love of classic disco and house. He’s since developed his Funk Train party in multiple markets, released music on Soul Clap, Razor N Tie and multiple other labels as well as becoming a father. His latest mix and single can be peeped below. Check out some links to keep up with all things Michael The Lion as well.
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FOTR: Freedom Party NYC
Posted: December 6, 2016 Filed under: Friends of The Rub | Tags: fotr, freedom party nyc
This week’s FOTR is the Freedom Party NYC crew. Made up of DJ’s Cosi, Herbert Holler and Marc Smooth…Freedom Party NYC is one of the most acclaimed parties and event series’ New York City has ever had. They do massive events at venues all over the city and stake the claim that they are “NYC’s Longest Running Friday Night Dance Party”. Their accolades include awards and mentions from the likes of Timeout NY, The Village Voice, Papermag and URB Magazine. They’ve also expanded to Chicago and have been running their Midwest incarnation now for 5 years as well.
This Friday sees The Rub and Freedom Party uniting for a massive holiday party at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg. Advance tickets are only $10 and you can snag em HERE. And while you’re prepping for Friday night, check out the 12 year anniversary mixes from Freedom Party NYC as well as all of their social media links below.
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We’re the first to admit that mOma gets more shine on The Rub blog than pretty much anyone, and we offer no apology, because he consistently does dope shit. We first heard him play these Rihanna remixes (done with Guy Furious) at The Rub Halloween party, and we were sweating them even before we knew he and Guy did them. Uptempo, sort of Soca-meets-UK-Funky beats with Rihanna vocals on top, I mean what’s not to like!?! Download at Bandcamp (Name Your Price)
FOTR this week is Risk One. The Bay Area native unfortunately lost his life to cancer back in September and the DJ community has been mourning his loss ever since. He was immensely loved by his friends and peers and he was always a blast to catch behind the decks. Hollerboard alumni, Crooklyn Clan top seller and working DJ world traveler…he made people smile everywhere he would go. Tonight, many of his friends and loved ones will be gathering to celebrate his life in Dolores Park, San Francisco. We remember him today by sharing his last mix he posted and all of his links below. RIP Marques Lewis aka Risk One.
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FOTR this week is our special guest again this upcoming Saturday, Rok One. Rok is simply a staple of NY nightlife and one of our favorite djs in the city. He’s been a guest of The Rub too many times to count now and it’s always a pleasure to have him play with us because he’s such a solid DJ! Whether it’s rocking at The Woods, private events all over the city or knocking out original productions with his Black Russian project, Rok is always bringing the goods. Case in point…check out Rok’s latest mix below and make sure to stay up with all of his relevant socials.
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The brothers A-Trak and Dave 1 (of Chromeo) made these mixes the day after Trump won the presidency, with an emphasis on classic soul to soothe our aching hearts.
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