Mix Monday #13: Vesper

Now some people might say that #13 is unlucky, but I see that very differently, because today I'm presenting you with my own mix for April. Featuring a few exclusive tracks and my own picks for tracks I think are really gunning it at the moment.

It's the second in my Future of Funk mix series, you can catch the first in the series from both Soundcloud and Mixcloud if you're feeling the first one.

As usual I take things on quite an upbeat and full on approach and then towards the end tone things down... firstly working with some new bass, then onto a more housey tip, before playing some dubstep that I'm feeling at the moment, that isn't necessarily 'wobbly', but that has an edge about it.
I've been constantly trying to get away from the wobbly and 'filthy' infested side of dubstep for a few months now, and I think the tunes I've included go some way towards that. I wouldn't have included Spanish Fly for example, had it not had some cheeky salsa-erish edge to it :).
I love odd ball tunes, and anything with a tropical kind of feel to it, gets my vote every time.

I've uploaded the mix to Mixcloud, Soundcloud and Mediafire to cater for people's personal preferences... the main link highlighted in blue takes you to the mediafire download page and then I've embedded the other links, should you wish to go to them. Please give it a listen and most importantly, enjoy :).

Vesper - Future of Funk #2

Future of Funk #2 by VesperDJ

1. Douster - King of Africa VIP
2. Geoffrey James - Just Another Jack (Dizz Remix)
3. Sduk - Clunge
4. Drop The Lime - Devil's Eyes (Tomb Crew Remix)
5. Drop The Lime - Devil's Eyes (Foamo Remix)
6. Drop The Lime - Howling
7. Foamo - Jookie
8. Myd - Train To Bamako (Canblaster Remix)
9. Herve - Hot! Drum Attack
10. Foamo - Centavo
11. Sam Tiba - Barbie Weed
12. Mumdance - Sacrifice Riddim ft. Badness
13. Joker - Tron
14. BBE - 7 Days and One Week (Emalkay Remix)
15. J.Rabbit - Spanish Fly
16. Tom Piper & Blaze Tripp - Brrrap
17. Raffertie - 7th Dimension
18. Kastle - You Got The Love

Future Of Funk #2 by Vesperdj on Mixcloud

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it... I've also done up some wee artwork for it as you can see above, as I hate posting up pictures of myself.

Although I'm trying to promote myself here, it's not just about me and my mixing, it's most importantly about the music... As is shown below in the video I've embedded of Hard House Banton's The Music, as a wee in joke I have with most friends who refer to me as, The Music Man.

You know who you all are.

Introducing... Dizz and Draz

I was recently sent a fantastic mixtape from Aussie based duo Dizz and Draz. I stuck this on my iPod yesterday for one of those never ending train journeys up to London. Probably the best train journey I've had in year actually. They've literally mastered the capabilities of Ableton with this mix, creating something unique, fun and easy on the ear, whilst still being an absolute riot!

Check their bootleg of Deadmau5's FML mashed with the Pink Panther theme tune below, a serious dance floor weapon... I aim to let it loose tonight.

Moving in and out of electro, dubstep, 'fidget' and some more respectable house and techno sounds with a big focus on the fun factor. They've even included Far Too Loud near the end of their mix, I didn't know anyone in Australia had even heard of Far Too Loud, so it's a pleasure to see such a diverse taste from these guys.
Here's one of their past bootlegs from last year.

Sidney Samson - Riverside (Dizz & Draz Bootleg)

You can hit them up on Facebook or Soundcloud for more info and sounds... and I've also included some of their previous bootlegs as well as the said mix below... Essential party music and the perfect mix to get you in the mood for the weekend... I promise you, this is the best mix I've heard this year :)... 42 in an hour, sick as fuck.

Dizz & Draz - Bass Is The Word

Bass Is The Word Mixtape  by  Dizz And Draz

---Intro---
1.Bird Is The Word (Nurofen Remix)
2.Lazy Rich - Funkjet(Jay Robinson & Supabeatz Remix)
3.SPKR Ninjaz - Global Unity
4.Kissy Sell Out - Garden Friends (Stereo Killaz Remix)
5.Sub Focus - Could This Be Real
6.Fugative - Supafly (A1 Bassline Remix)
7.NT89 & Distrakt - Pumpin (Beatacue Remix)
8.Laidback Luke & Lee Mortimer - Blau!
9.Jack Beats - U.F.O
10.Sound Of Stereo - Zipper
11.Dj Zinc - Blunt Edge
12.The Beatles - Getting Better (Punk Rolla Remix)
13.H20 Project - Chilli House
14.Paul Anthony & ZXX - Let Me Bang (Figure Remix)
15.Pink Panther (Dizz and Draz Bootleg)
a.Domitry Baboviy - Pink Panther Theme
b.Deadmau5 - FML
17.Malente & Jay Robinson - Dwarfs (Sharkslayer Remix)
18.Blaqstarr & Diplo - Get Off (Jack Beats Remix)
19.SPKR Ninjaz - Nunjux
20.Aint No Mountain High Enough (Dizz and Draz Bootleg)
a. Marvin Gaye - Aint No Mountain High Enough
b. Empire Of Sun - Walking On A Dream (Punk Rolla Remix)
---Public Service Annocement ---
22.Excision and Datsik - Swagga
23.Bare Noize! - You Stupid C*nt
24.Kick-Oh - Black Celebration (SonicC Remix)
25.Jack Beats & Mc Dynamite - What
26.Bill Eff - Twist
27.Stereo Killaz - Are You Ready
28.Wheres Your Head Roll (Laidback Luke Bootleg)
29.Hey Vs Raven (Will Bailey Bootleg)
30.Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart (Johnny Dirtbag Remix)
31.Ac Slater - Play The Record Again
32.Project Cyborg - Hit It!
33.Kraymer - Make The Speakaz Bump (SPKR Ninjaz Remix)
34.Pink-A-Pads - Pink Is Back (Gtronic Remix)
35.Far Too Loud - Bass Association
36.Pop The Hatch - Rompa Stompa
37.Dj Shadow - Organ Grinder (Herve Remix)
38.Screwface Johnson - Ride And Whistle (Jay Robinson Remix)
39.Autodidakt Ft RQM - 15 Seconds (Gtronic Remix)
40.Tonka - Jack Track (Pop The Hatch Remix)
41.B.Rich - It'll Be Alright (Squire Of Gothos Remix)
42.Squire Of Gothos - Big Yellow Smiley Faces
---Outro---

The Pink Panther (Dizz and Draz Bootleg)

Also here's a few more of their top bootlegs of Raven/Warp, Stickin'/Bangkok and my personal favourite of The Whip's Divebomb... weapons of the devastating variety, I'm sure you'll agree.

Warp It Like A Raven (Dizz and Draz Mash) 320 kbps  by  Dizz And Draz

Stickin (Dizz and Draz In Bangkok Bootleg) 320 kbps  by  Dizz And Draz

Addict Bomb (Dizz And Draz Bootleg) 320 kbps  by  Dizz And Draz

Club Candy

Who's on the rave this weekend! Yeh BOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!

I really need to think about posting an entry on this blog when I'm not drunk, however, you dudes need some rave in your lives and I am here to sort you out before the week is truly upon us! Let's get ready to skank!

Jack Beats vs. Tittsworth - Labyrinth (Dizz & Draz WTF Boot)

Now I enlightened you with this absolute banger of a track just a few days ago, but there have been some serious developments since then. Mr. Dirty D himself was very kind to comment on the post in which his directed us all to a 320k version of the track, which has subsequently gone on to be broadcast for the very first time on the airwaves, on Kissy Sell Out's Radio 1 show last week.

Taking the best parts of each track, D, has managed to keep things fresh whilst still keeping the party going with this brilliant mash-up. Get onto this asap!

The Proxy - Dancing In The Dark (OlliE & Bare Noize VIP)

When I heard that a Dubstep remix of this track existed, I literally started foaming at the mouth with excitement and rightly so! Serious Dubstep remix of Proxy's huge tune from last year... Caspa's been rinsing this recently, and rightly so, its an absolute barnstormer of a tune.

Probably one of the most creative basslines I've heard all year, download link available from the page.

SonicC - Stickin'

Currently getting played to death by everyone whos anyone right now.

There seems to have been a huge surge in tunes of late with this sort of sound... I'm thinking Pon De Floor and Knuckles huge remix of Blake as definiate similarities. Almost wobbled basslines with a huge ravey emphasis on high pitched whines. Kind of like a fox yelping, but without the annoyingness of it. If that makes any sense to you whatsoever. Also check out this guys MySpace... some seriously sick material from such a young producer!

Fake Blood - Mars (Major Zero's "NOT ANOTHER MARS REMIX" Remix)

I was directed to this through the wonderous Erol Alkan forum, from a very nice chap indeed!

He's quite new to producing but everything I've heard from him so far via the forum has really impressed me, and this is a perfect example of his unique sound. Probably one of the best remixes of Mars that I've heard, can't wait to play out that bassline :D

The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital (Rusko Remix)

Rusko's bass thumping monster of a glitchy dub remix was finally let loose via download services today, with a 12" release coming along with Sub Focus' DnB take on August 31st. Please head over to Rusko's Beatport page and support him in the best way possible! His newest tune Rock Bottom with Caspa was also released last week :D