Staying True

The brother Omer (Universoul Productions) reached out, asking anyone who will listen to spread the word on the great things that Nir Saar's Philadelphia's not for profit charity Stay True are doing for at risk, disconnected, troubled youth.

Some of you may recall Omer's The Green Album project. While some would attempt to hustle as much capital as they can from their listeners, as the primary purpose of such a dope, soulful, quality release, Omer gave it to his readers for free. All he is asking for in return, nah scrap that, i'm sure readers out there will have a moment or two to check out Stay True's website....

I'm going to dig out a few dollars and make a donation.

Excel x M.I.A vs Proxy = Heat!

(Excel pic: Kristen)

Here's another cold gettin' dumb, whyle out, party people going crazy type jammie for the club courtesy of Philly's DJ Excel of the Skratch Makaniks crew.

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Bringing forth another club banger

Philly is in the building. The World Famous DJ Excel is in the building.

Here's the homies take on Freeway's- Flipside (which features Peedi Crakk) - jawn

One of the few DJ's / producers who makes club music I actually like and whose tracks DON'T sound like a lot of the soulless "Mosquito Music" (*) that's out there.

* Philadelphian DJ/ Hip Hop legend Cosmo Baker of the infamous Rub DJ collective coined this term to my knowledge, while expressing his frustration at the throwaway nature of a lot of new electro based rubbish that's filling the clubs right now.

Substance over Hype

Santogold's music is a real breath of fresh air. Her debut album is one of the most innovative, dynamic, coolest, mind-blowing records out there. Vocally she sails effortlessly over a diverse range of energetic, life-affirming, organic, electronic jilted funk embedded soundscapes. Producers Jonnie "Most" Davis, J. Hill, Disco D (R.I.P), S. White, Switch, Freq Nasty, Diplo, Sinden provide some of the most refreshing, stripped back, innovative, musical beats you're ever likely to hear. This is brilliant and comes highly recommended...

DJ Excel - Jack This Party

Just like the first freshly baked homemade cookie from the oven, here's a fresh new tune from the inbox straight to you, from Philly's DJ Excel. Described by the man himself as a Jack House / B-More style joint, it's a squelchy, bass with the boom, heavyweight, intoxicating, made for the club, heater.

Download / Listen: DJ Excel - Jack This Party

Make sure you check out Excel's revamped site, looking very fresh and clean right about now.

DJ Excel ft. MC Elixir - Throw Your Hoods Up (Brand new mix!!!)

There's only one word to describe this set (a taste of the Throw Your Hoods Up party last Saturday night at Bar)...Heavy. As always Philadelphia's DJ Excel (Skratch Makaniks) kills it! Looking at the tracklisting you pretty much know what you're in for - another flawless mix full of that ill, dirty, dancefloor slaying, mind altering type of music.

Tracklist:
01. Boys Noize - Lava Lava
02. Atlantic Connection - Rocksteady (LA Riots)
03. Kapt10Kurt - Dangerseekers (Rolf Honey Mix)
04. Alphabeat - Fascination (Count Of Monte Cristal & Sinden Remix)
05. Portishead - Nylon Smile (Scienticians Remix V2)
06. Cut Copy - Far Away
07. Young MC - Know How (Aaron LaCrate & Debonair Samir Remix)
08. Blaqstarr f. Rye Rye - Hands Up Thumbs Down
09. M.I.A. - XR2
10. Rich Boy - Throw Sum D's (Jean Nipon Remix)
11. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love (Bmore Remix)
12. SeSa - I Like It Like This (Count Of Monte Cristal & Sinden Remix)
13. Voodoo Chilli & Trevor Levoys - Turn It Up (Jack It)
14. Green Velvet - It's Time 2 Jack
15. Steve Angello & Laidback Luke vs. Robin S - Show Me & Be Loved (Hardwell Remix)
16. Frederico Franchi - Cream
17. Larry Tee - I Love You (Bart B More Remix)
18. T2 f. Jodie Aysha - Heartbroken (Excel Love's U Too Remix)
19. Peter Luts f. Dominico - What A Feeling
20. Boys Noize - Oh! (A-Trak Remix)
21. MSTRKRFT - Vu Vu Vu
22. Hercules & Love Affair - You Belong (Riton Remix)
23. Pitbull - Go Girl (Dave Nada Remix)
24. Jokers Of The Scene - Ya'll Know The Name
25. MGMT - Electric Feel


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Related Links:

DJ Excel on My Space

MC Elixir on My Space