Z-Trip

Hey there hi there ho there...sorry I've been M.I.A. There has been way too much going on in the past few days with birthdays, wedding showers and social engagements. I've not been able to say no to much of anything these days. Today is exciting because I am finally going back to the city I love soo much and will soon be new home to me...yes that is Brooklyn! Soo in light of that I wanted to give you something spectacular, but guess what? I've downloaded a ton of music and listened to a lot of it...you all should be happy that I essentially live in my car and that I can listen to music at work. In any case, a lot of what I've downloaded has been OK. Not great. Kind of a bummer really. You would think with some of these track listings they'd be insanely good, but alas they are not. However, recently I did download something new from your friend and mine, Z-Trip.

Who doesn't know Z-Trip? Really? Well you should. He is one of the godfather's of mashups. He truly is a unique talent. Aside from scratching and mixing which he does flawlessly, he also makes his own music and plays instruments. He kills a drum set...in the same way Travis Barker, Keith Moon (well that would be past tense for KM since the yolk is no longer with us...oh I miss you so!)...and Matt Cameron do...yes I said it, Matt Cameron...did you ever see him with Soundgarden? Three words dude JESUS CHRIST POSE...His hands used to bleed in the same way Pete Townshend's did doing his ever popular windmills...I shit you not...but I digress...point is Z is an amazing guy. Politically aware, culturally savvy and just plain stupid dumb. Recently he did a great mashup for White Label (a post on them will follow later). This track includes the beat to Mims, "This Is Why I Am Hot!" (B remember that being our theme song last summer along with "Walk it Out"...wesss side walk it out...HA!). He adds the vocals from Dawn Penn and Bounty Killer's "You Don't Love Me", throws in a splash of Sister Nancy's "Bam Bam", a dash of bmore sirens and does a little scratching. The producing is excellent and on point. A little gem for you.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/10281523673f341b/

The next mix I am leaving you with is an old mix from both Z-Trip and Radar Live from Future Primitive...the first time a lot of us saw Z-Trip and literally stood if front of their tables with our mouths opened the entire time. I think I said "Oh Shit" more times than I ever have at this show. Oh Future Primitive you threw the best shows...what the fuck happened? Anywhose, this mix is 10 fucking years old...shit...I am old dude! However it is really really good. A great mix of old school hip hop with a splash of classic rock...seriously good. I think Djs who do these kind of mixes now are all homages to this mix in particular. Party people pumping their fists like this!!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/10278337e8cf304c/

As an added bonus because I love Z-Trip so much...in fact let me tell you a little story of how much I love him...I stood in line for 15 minutes to meet him. HA! I know what you're thinking, 15 minutes no bigs. Try standing in a sardine line with tons of other people for 15 minutes in 112 desert heat. I probably lost a couple of pounds in water weight as I was soaking when I finally got up to the table. The best part is he really is the nicest guy and his fiance, who I believe is now his wife, is just as sweet and hot! OH and you know whose set I missed the end of to do this? Diplo...sorry Dips...you were throwing down too...but I knew I'd see you later! In any case, he like me, likes to share...so on his website he has a downloads section. For some ridiculously good mash ups, I highly recommend the Live in LA mix...for those of you aspiring DJs watch the QBert interviews...Oh and the Miami Bass tribute is great too. Get some good stuff kids!

http://www.djztrip.com/downloads.html