#TBT The Rub – Rub Radio July ’12
Posted: July 30, 2015 Filed under: Rub Radio, TBT | Tags: TBT, the rub
So as The Rub celebrated year number 13 last weekend with an amazing event, it only makes sense to #TBT to 3 years ago where the first decade was put in the books. On the July 2012 Rub Radio mix, Ayres and Eleven mixed so many different styles of fire current records incredibly well (like always), showcasing a couple of Meek Mill sightings, funny enough. On top of it all, Just Blaze was the guest for the year 10 celebration and he’ll be headlining The Rub’s first jump off at Verboten coming up in just 2 weeks on Friday, Aug. 14th.
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Clubfeet – Last Words (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
Fashen – Ecstasy
A.Dd+ – Mary Go (DJ Eleven remix)
Santigold – Disparate Youth
T.I. – Go Get It
Rick Ross ft. Meek Mill – So Sophisticated
Driicky Graham – Snap Backs & Tattoos
Meek Mill ft. Young Chris – House Party
Kanye West – Mercy (RL Grimes & Salva Edit)
David Banner x Baauer – Like A Harlem Pimp (Steve1der Blend)
Juicy J ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne – Bandz A Make Her Dance
Yuna – Live Your Life (DJ Ayres & Scott Melker Remix)
Rihanna – Where Have You Been (Jr. Blender Reggae Remix)
Hot Chip – Look At Where We Are (Major Lazer Remix)
Para One – Empire
Ginuwine – Pony / 50 Cent – Ayo Technology (instrumental)
The-Dream Feat. Pusha T – Dope Chick
Frank Ocean – Pyramids
#TBT DJ Ayres – Mixpak FM 025
Posted: July 16, 2015 Filed under: DJ Ayres, TBT | Tags: DJ Ayres, TBT
TBT this week is an incredibly diverse and banging mix from DJ Ayres that dropped via the Mixpak crew back in 2011. As an entry into their long running mix series, Mixpak FM 25 is loaded with all sorts of tropical and bashment vibes over the course of 70 minutes and runs through a ridiculous tracklist that sounds very fresh 4 years later. Whether it’s classic jungle, roots era dubstep and vintage dancehall grooves or even the moombahton and tropical bass sounds that were very relevant at the time…this mix is still quite the summertime turnup. Stream and download are both available on this one below.
Mixpak Mix by Dj Ayres on Mixcloud
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#TBT DJ Eleven – 50 Minutes of Fresh
Posted: July 9, 2015 Filed under: DJ Eleven, TBT | Tags: DJ Eleven, TBT
As one of the most prolific producers ever in rap music, Mannie Fresh’s resume of tunes is relatively insane. His reign as the go-to in-house guy at Cash Money Records is arguably responsible for starting the careers of Lil Wayne, Juvenile, BG…as well as his own group in Big Tymers. While that Cash Money ship has long since sailed, Mannie Fresh has collaborated with a who’s who of the rap world and imagine my excitement when I came across Eleven’s mix from 2009 last night showcasing so much of this stellar catalog. This one is a must revisit ASAP. Stream and download are below.
50 Minutes of Fresh by Djeleven on Mixcloud
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#TBT DJ Ayres & JD – Houston For Dummies
Posted: July 2, 2015 Filed under: DJ Ayres, TBT | Tags: DJ Ayres, TBT
Houston rap is amazing. It was great for a long time before it ever broke into the mainstream and it’s still extremely rad to this day. For #TBT this week, we revisit the mix Ayres and JD put together to showcase the history of the area’s sound right as it’s time in the limelight was at it’s peak. Digging deep into the crates, Houston For Dummies showcases classics from bonafied legends such as UGK, The Geto Boys and Devin The Dude and regional anthems from the likes of E.S.G., Big Mike, Lil O and many more. Basically, let this be your guide to one of the coolest scenes in rap to ever come about.
DJ Ayres & JD – Houston Tape by Dj Ayres on Mixcloud
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#TBT DJ Eleven – Best of the Bay 2
Posted: June 18, 2015 Filed under: DJ Eleven, TBT | Tags: DJ Eleven, TBT
With Str8 West Coastin’ kicking off at Project Parlor this Saturday in Bed-Stuy and the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA Finals this week, it only makes sense to #TBT to the second half of Eleven’s Best of the Bay mix. Much like the first half, Eleven runs through classics on all levels of West Coast hip-hop that it feels like it’s easily the most appropriate soundtrack right now. West Coast is the best coast as they say right? Well maybe at least for this week.
Best of the Bay 2 by Djeleven on Mixcloud
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#TBT DJ Eleven – White Light 20
Posted: June 11, 2015 Filed under: DJ Eleven, TBT | Tags: DJ Eleven, TBT
I gave Ayres the nod on some house music flexing last week for #TBT and some quick poking around the internet brought me to this mix from Eleven. If you’re unaware, the White Light Series has been going since the back in the Hollerboard days and has an incredibly storied history. The series is currently up to episode 118 now and Eleven got in early at 20 with so much choice disco flavored house music from like 5 years ago that has obviously influenced a lot trends on the currently burgeoning global house scene that appears to be way more about vibes than trying to turning up. Eleven himself explained the mix as “I set out to make a mix from records I never get a chance to play out that would provide the perfect soundtrack to the walking, turnstile hopping, dude-selling-his-beat-tape-out-front-of-Fat Beats-avoiding, taxi-hailing, dollar-van-riding, slice-grabbing, coffee-on-the-run-drinking, and then walking a little more that is getting around the Rotten Apple.” Stream and download are available below.
White Light 20 by Djeleven on Mixcloud
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As my time here with The Rub goes into month five, I’ve had a chance to really listen to a lot of these mixtapes that we feature weekly for #TBT. And while everything I’ve been able to peep since February has genuinely helped re-instill my faith in mixtapes overall, something about Ayres playing house tunes is just really freaking tight to me. Featured today for #TBT is his Fall of 2012 mix, Next Of All. It was kind of a sneak peek at all the dope house sounds that broke in 2014 but it was like two years before you realized it was cool. Ayres staying ahead of the game on the music tip per usual. Peep the stream below.
Next of All by Dj Ayres on Mixcloud
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#TBT DJ Eleven – Summer Madness
Posted: May 21, 2015 Filed under: DJ Eleven, TBT | Tags: DJ Eleven, TBT
There’s just something about summer themed music that just makes everything seem all right. For this week’s #TBT, that’s exactly what Eleven brings to the table with a delicious mix of some of the most memorable summer tunes maybe ever. Summer Madness is a complete 180 from his previously mentioned Winter Sadness series where the feels should obviously flip from bundling up inside by a fireside to drinking your favorite beverage on a patio with your friends in the warm sun. If the weather is turning super nice in your part of the world, like it’s starting to in NY, check this stream below for your instant soundtrack.
DJ Eleven – Summer Madness by Djeleven on Mixcloud
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#TBT DJ Ayres – Return of the Mash
Posted: May 14, 2015 Filed under: DJ Ayres, TBT | Tags: DJ Ayres, TBT
#TBT this week takes us back to fall of 2010 as Ayres opened up his “dance pop” crate and cranked out this super fresh mix for Urban Outfitters. Return of the Mash is a slick representation of the electronic music experimentations that took place with pop music towards the end of the last decade which have ultimately became a huge influence on the Billboard charts of the last five years. Don’t necessarily believe me? Take a listen for yourself below and hear the early ideas from so many artists and producers that are dominating charts, playlists and festival lineups in 2015. Shouts to Mike 2600 for this killer artwork as well.
Return of the Mash by Dj Ayres on Mixcloud
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#TBT DJ Eleven – J.A. Goods 2
Posted: May 7, 2015 Filed under: DJ Eleven, TBT | Tags: DJ Eleven, TBT
Summer ’08 Eleven is in the cut here for this week’s #TBT and the irie feels are on full display. Roots reggae is some of the most uplifting and genuinely feel good music on the planet and Eleven mixes all hour and 15 mins of it here on J.A. Goods 2 with extreme precision. Revisit this one for your rooftop and outdoor parties if you feel like being the one responsible for immediately enhancing the vibes. Full stream and download are below.
J.A. Goods 2 by Djeleven on Mixcloud
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