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#Mixtape Review: DJ Instynctz ‘Street Khemistry 8: An Introduction to Kut’ @DJInstynctz @KutTBA

Posted: November 8, 2012 by jdobypr in #DJ, Hip Hop, Joint One, mixtape
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Japanese producer Kut teams up with DJ Instynctz for Street KhemistryDJ Instynctz and Kut the Producer team up to bring the worlds of U.S. and Japanese Hip Hop together.

In one of my Yahoo! Voices articles, I talked about Hip Hop still impacting music worldwide and Street Khemistry 8 just proves my point in a major way. Brought to the table by DJ Instynctz for his Street Khemistry series, Japanese producer Kut serves us a huge dose of verifiably real Hip Hop tracks, which act as the music bed for some of the most deadly delivery of lyrics by artists from two different continents.

Those in the know are already hip to DJ Instynctz and his insane mixtape compositions and as the official show DJ for rap artist Torch. Instynctz’s “Street Khemistry” series has blessed us with some of the cream of the crop in the world of Hip Hop.

DJ Instynctz was raised in the North East Bronx and was influenced by the sounds and styles of urban life in New York City. His curiosity led him to explore his older brother’s vinyl records and he became interested in Hip Hop. With his brother’s records and a belt drive turntable he fun a way to express himself creatively.

DJ Instynctz aka Mr Problematik Status can now be seen energizing a club with his diverse arsenal of genres, making the airwaves sizzle with signature mixes, exclusive interviews and quality mixtapes. He’s now one of the most sought after mixtape DJs with a growing catalogue.

Kut is a Hip Hop producer from Tokyo bay area of Japan. He started out in Tokyo spinning parties but soon he purchased his first sampler and began making tracks on his own. Shortly thereafter, he quit Djing in favor of production. Kut has spent time in various U.S. cities, absorbing the vibes and techniques from various studios including New York’s D&D Studios.

After returning to Japan, Kut took a break from production but that didn’t last long. MC Nyche from the Bronx had connected with Kut while he was in New York and when he got his distribution deal with Universal, he got with Kut to produce “Ziplock” feat. Cam’ron and Fred the Godson as a single from the album project. Now he’s produced and worked with the legends Marley Marl, Talib Kweli, and Fiend, in addition to Cam’ron Fred the Godson and more.

Kut produced 11 of the 17 tracks on DJ Instynctz’s Street Khemistry 8 including the aforementioned “Zip Lock” by Nyche.

One of my favorites from this set is track 8 “Friday Night” by Lil Lexy (Prod. by Kut), the driving beat and evil sounding synths are a magical match for Lexy’s singsong flow, she works really well with this joint.

On a whole other side of the coin is the old school snare and clap flavored “Thirst Cream” by Reynos (Prod. by Kut) which is track 8 of the mix. I was feeling track 3 “New Jap Swing” which is a mashup of some Rhianna vocals fit in between some cold ass riffs by Japanese Hip Hop Heads Knell, Naoya, and Dizzy Doeswell, DJ Instynctz CLOWNED ON THIS MIX!!!

I enjoyed the Japanese flavor to the familiar yet original grooves and I can’t for the life of me figure out how the hell they can make that language sound like it belongs to Hip Hop naturally! These cats are good!!!

If you have ever been to a underground set like Project Blowed in LA, Dragon’s Den (also LA) or the Wet Joint hosted by Joint One DJs, Joey Slick, DJ Kev and The Shuzz, then track 4 “Play on” (Prod. by Kut) by Gee Dubs is going to take you home with some real certified Hip Hop flavor, usually reserved for those exclusive underground spots.

Overall, this is one of the most original, solid mixtapes I have heard in a long time, while I won’t be corny and say I don’t have any favorites because the are all so good that I can’t pick, I AM going to #COSIGN this mixtape as one worth having and keeping.

You don’t have to understand all the words to appreciate the artists and production value…don’t trip Cam’Ron isn’t ripping in Japanese!!! This is a great mix and kept me rocking for 17 straight tracks…track 17 is actually a bonus track “The Jig’s Up” by Kwan Lee (Prod. by Kut). Yeah that one is special too…Kut brought out so many weapons on this track, I KNOW we are going to hear his name on the regular here in the States real soon.

In my opinion, there HAS to be a part 2, 3, 4….I couldn’t get enough of this mixtape…good stuff…trust me.

Follow@DJInstynctz and @KutTBA  on Twitter. Check out StreetKhemistry.com for some of the hottest joints, videos, etc,…DJ Instynctz and crew have got your daily fix!

DJ Instynctz can be heard live every Saturday from 8-9 pm EST on Swurvradio.com

RATING: 4/5 fists!

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Who’s Really Breaking Records? Bloggers or DJs?

Posted: January 24, 2012 by jdobypr in #DJ, Canada, DJs, Hip Hop, Internet Radio, Media, mixtape, Music, Music101, News, Radio
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By Funkworm

Hip hop artist Rhymefest wrote a thought provoking article at DJ Booth.net posing the question about who is more responsible for breaking records currently; bloggers or DJ’s? This has become increasingly frustrating for artists who find out that a lot of club DJ’s only want to play what’s hot on the streets and a terrestrial radio push demands that you have “mucho deniro”. So you’re stuck in a fucked up “chicken or the egg” scenario. They won’t play you if you’re not hot, but you can’t get hot if they don’t play you. (read more…)

Excerpt Retrieved from:  http://www.indiehiphop.net/whos-really-breaking-records-bloggers-or-djs/Related articles (January 24, 2012) and used here by permission of the owner.

ON-AIR TALENT RELEASES 2nd BOOK IN SERIES ABOUT THE URBAN RADIO INDUSTRY

Posted: January 18, 2012 by jdobypr in #DJ, Awards, DJs, Hip Hop, Internet Radio, Media, Music, News, Radio
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Radio is the Key

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Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) — A new book entitled Sex Time And Radio Vol. 3: The Cult of Personality has been released as part of a 5 volume, 4 book series about life in urban radio during the 1990s & 2000s. The author of the series is Marcus Chapman; a music historian and on-air personality known as “MC Marcus Chapman” who worked at WGCI-FM in Chicago, KKDA-FM in Dallas, WTLC-FM in Indianapolis, and was heard on WVEE-FM in Atlanta. Chapman also came close to making stops at stations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and North Carolina.

While the entire Sex Time And Radio book series lets the reader experience the lifestyle of an on-air personality first-hand, Vol. 3: The Cult of Personality deals with life inside professional radio from 1995 to 1999; most notably inside Chicago radio station WGCI. Not only was WGCI Chicago’s #1 station at that time, it was also considered by many industry insiders to be the top urban station in America during that era. The station’s air staff produced nationally known alumni like Tom Joyner, Steve Harvey, Doug Banks, and current BET voiceover talent Rick Party. Author Marcus Chapman was WGCI’s youngest employee in this era, and he gives the reader an All-Access VIP Pass through this journey raw and uncut.

This book contains encounters with celebrities like R Kelly, Aaliyah, Dr. Dre, Michael Jordan, James Brown, Erykah Badu, OutKast, Ice Cube, Tyrese, En Vogue, LisaRaye, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and many more. It also contains info on how professional radio stations schedule their music; how comedians like Steve Harvey originally started in urban radio; how music industry policies affected record store sales and Billboard charts in the ‘90s; how clubs impacted the lives of on-air talents & their listeners; plus the challenges, frustrations & triumphs during the author’s own rise from studio assistant to on-air radio stardom. The book also delves into the deeper psychological reasons and life experiences that affect the sex drives of males in the spotlight. Chapman describes Sex Time And Radio Vol. 3: The Cult of Personality as “a must read for any mature adult who turned on a radio from the ‘90s until now” and says that it contains “valuable lessons for anyone who ever wanted to be more than what others expected them to be.”

Here’s a brief excerpt:

“With Doug Banks leaving the station, and Tom Joyner’s national show scheduled to move over to competitor V103 in January, there was a sense of uncertainty in the WGCI offices in late ’95. Members of the sales staff seemed particularly worried since much of the station’s revenue had been built from the popularity of the ‘Turntable Brothers’ Banks & Joyner. The station now had to continue without their two marquee names, and an entirely new lineup had to be built for GCI. If things had gone as planned, 1996 would’ve simply been another successful year for the station. Instead, a chain of events took place in the fall of ‘95 that would change not only WGCI, but eventually all urban and urban AC stations around the country, as well as on-air talents and listeners in not-so-positive ways.”

Chapter titles in the book include:

The 20 Dollar Challenge; The Name Game; Telephone Luv; Meet You at the Party; A Shot at the Title; JB, Aaliyah, and the Dr. Dre/Tupac Battle From the Grave; The Afterset; The Rotation; Say My Name, Say My Name; Black Coffee; Goin’ Postal; Standing On the Outside; Break On Through to the Other Side!; Welcome to the Club; Livin’ Like a Rock Star (And the Legend of the 3rd Floor); Birthday Licks; Sexorcism; Balance; and Time For Me to Fly.

NOTE: The cover of Sex Time And Radio Vol. 3 is styled after the Ohio Players 1974 album Fire.

PRESS CONTACT: Interview bookings with author Marcus Chapman can be made directly at mcmarcuschapman@gmail.com For his Amazon bookstore, bio, radio library, You Tube clips, photos, Facebook & Twitter accounts, and more, go to www.MarcusChapman.com or www.SexTimeAndRadio.com

 

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Article: Is Internet Radio A Substitute For Radio?

Posted: January 16, 2012 by jdobypr in #DJ, Hip Hop, Internet Radio, Japanese Urban Radio, Joint One Radio, Radio, SwurvRadio, Windows Media
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By Glenn Peoples, Nashville

Pandora and Spotify Face Different Issues In Getting Music Rights
Let’s revisit this statement in 10 or 20 years: Streaming music services such as Pandora and Spotify are “not radio substitutes any more than your Walkman, CD collection or iPod ever was,” Lew Dickey, CEO, president and chairman of Cumulus Media, tells AdWeek. Instead, Dickey believes they are threats to CDs and downloads but not free local radio.

Dickey could be right. Only a time machine would help us know for sure. But I’m guessing people not in the traditional radio business would probably wager his statements prove to be wrong in a decade or two. Pandora is radio-like in many ways. It thinks like a radio company. It calls itself a radio company. And it is very open in its desire to displace traditional radio companies.

Actually, Dickey is probably half-right. The clues can be seen in the different ways copyright law treats webcasting like Pandora (the online parallel to radio) and on-demand services like Spotify (the online parallel to the CD collection or iPod). The Digital Performance Right Act of 1995 grants webcasters a compulsory license for the music they stream. That’s a lot like the way a radio station pays for its performances of music. In addition, limitations are placed on how webcasters stream songs. This makes webcasting similar to radio in its level of non-interactivity.

But the DRPA treats on-demand services differently because they have a greater potential to act as a substitute for purchases. So, unlike webcasters, on-demand services don’t get a compulsory license. Instead, they must negotiate with rights owners for use of their catalogs. As a result, it’s more costly to operate an on-demand service — because legislators believed there is a greater chance on-demand listening will cannibalize music purchases. Now, there is not yet evidence of cannibalization. But the law clearly shows people were expecting cannibalization back in 1995. ( AdWeek)

Read the full article at GetItDoneBlog.net

http://getitdoneblog.net/2012/01/16/article-is-internet-radio-a-substitute-for-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-2152 (January 17, 2012)

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[SUNDAY COMIC] Rap Ratz – “Sh*T Rappers Say…” (#rapratz) | SwurvRadio.com – Hip Hop | R&B | Old School | Top 40 | Rap 24/7

Posted: January 1, 2012 by jdobypr in Cartoon, Hip Hop, Satire
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[SUNDAY COMIC] Rap Ratz – “Sh*T Rappers Say…” (#rapratz) | SwurvRadio.com – Hip Hop | R&B | Old School | Top 40 | Rap 24/7.

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Converse Open Gym Project Supports New Music With Exclusive Mixtape Series

Posted: November 16, 2011 by jdobypr in DJs, Hip Hop, mixtape, Music, News, Radio
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Converse Shoes Open Gym Mixtape

Converse Open Gym Mixtape Vol. 2

Philadelphia, PA (November 2011) Since 2007, over 50,000 kids have spent a Saturday afternoon playing basketball at a Converse Open Gym event. Open Gym is a program where kids in six U.S. cities can come into a safe and fun environment to play a couple of pick-up games of basketball with their friends and other kids. In the summer and fall of 2011, Converse Open Gym sessions were held in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Info on the program can be found on the official site http://Converse.com/opengym.  In keeping with the Converse brand’s outreach efforts to provide fun and positive opportunities for the youth of America, the Converse Open Gym Mixtape Series was commissioned.

According to Converse Brand Manager, Rahim Thompson, “The mixtape gives independent artist an opportunity to expand their audience in markets that they wouldn’t normally have access to, along with giving the converse brand even more recognition among the hip hop culture.”

Produced by Tony Brown aka DJ TRUUF- Official Converse DJ since 2007 and hosted by industry heavyweights like Shawty LO, a Converse Mixtape is scheduled for release each month to coincide with the CONVERSE OPEN GYM schedule in all Markets.  DJ Truuf states that, “After 4 years of progression while working with The Converse Open Gym Program, I’m very proud to introduce the Converse Open Gym Mixtape. This Mix-Project will add a new dimension to the Converse Brand by allowing Independent MCs the Opportunity to be heard on a major platform along with artists like Wiz Khalifa, Jim Jones, YMCMB and more. This is one of my most ambitious endeavors ever and I’m proud to be able to offer this opportunity to the Independent Artist who is ready to be heard on a Global Stage with Converse as the backdrop and dats da truuf.”

“The reason DJ Truuf has been selected to host this tape is due to his experience being the official Philly Open Gym DJ since Dec. 2007, his ability to rock a crowd in an entertaining & professional manner, along with his unlimited relationships and resources across the country.” says Converse Brand Manager Thompson.

DJ TRUUF has over 12,000 Followers on his several Twitter accounts and 5000+ on Facebook. In-Store Distribution at THE VILLA, http://www.RUVILLA.com, Philly’s No#1 URBAN RETAILER where he DJ’s in-store every weekend. He’s also a member of the Party Boy DJZ based in Houston, TX, ROCHARDER DJs based in Atlanta GA, The FUTURE STAR DJs based in Los Angeles and Miami and The OFFICIAL VILLA DJs based in Philadelphia

Converse Open Gym Open the door, roll out a ball, pick up a game.

That’s Open Gym, and since its launch in November of 2007 over 40,000 kids in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami and Boston have come over to play. In Atlanta, 500 kids are showing up every other weekend to B.E.S.T. Academy and Georgia Tech to play, meet our athletes—and each other, customize product, get a free haircut from our barber, eat free healthy snacks, get snapped in our photo booth, and generally be part of the game we’ve always loved.

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Grammy-Nominated Rapper Paul Wall Featured in World’s First Battle Rap Game

Posted: October 31, 2011 by jdobypr in Awards, Hip Hop, Music, News
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Grammy Award nominated Paul Wall

Paul Wall

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — The hip hop industry is abuzz with news that rapper Paul Wall has partnered with Jump Shot Media in the first-ever rap battle mobile game that scores and evaluates original rap performances. Known for his Billboard chart-topping radio hits and the diamond-encrusted “grillz” he made synonymous with hip-hop in 2005, Paul Wall is now the emcee to beat in the new mobile game Battle Rap Stars.

“I am incredibly excited to be part of this game,” said Wall. “The technology is amazing and the game is just plain fun. Whether you are trying to perfect your skills on the mic or just want to have fun, this game really delivers.”

Using patent-pending voice analysis, the game app can evaluate received vocals and assign a score based on a user’s rhythm, rhyme and vocal presence. The game features five real rappers that users will need to out-perform in order to eventually face Paul Wall in the final round.

Battle Rap Stars has been developed as a game everybody can play. It even features a karaoke mode for those who cannot come up with an original rap, which feeds lyrics to users as they need them.

“We designed this game so that both rappers and non-rappers will have a lot of fun,” said Keith Andrews, co-founder and CEO of Jump Shot Media. “This is truly a unique game that will keep users entertained for hours on end.”

Jump Shot Media is a Silicon Valley-based social and mobile game developer specializing in rap and hip-hop focused games and applications. Battle Rap Stars is now available at the iTunes App Store http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/battle-rap-stars/id469872992 . For more information, visit http://battlerapstars.com .

Please direct inquiries to:Mark Young, 408-657-7684mark@jumpshotmedia.com

SOURCE Jump Shot Media

Copyright (C) 2011 PR Newswire. All rights reserved

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Posted: October 8, 2011 by jdobypr in SwurvRadio
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World Renowned Music Producer Hit Maker Teddy Riley Brings A Progressive New Sound To Korean Pop Music

Posted: September 25, 2011 by jdobypr in News
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Teddy Riley brings his legendary skills to Korea

Teddy Riley

September 25, 2011 Seoul, Korea – With nearly 25 years of profound long listed accolades under his belt, the legend and creator of the “New Jack Swing Genre” has been non-stop producing, performing, composing and endorsing various music equipment brands from LA to the Far East.

Most recently Music Producer/Composer Icon Teddy Riley channeled his compelling production expertise into the Korean Pop music world and worked with a seven female K-Pop group “RaNia” who are best known for their recent hit singles Dr. Feel Good and Masquerade co-produced by Riley.

The rising star K-Pop group “RaNia” stated at a press conference held in Malaysia last week “We are very excited and nervous at the same time. It is our honor to work with Teddy Riley, who has been working with such great artists like Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga.”

His in demand overseas busy production schedule also included a project for SNSD another outstanding all female K-Pop group set to be released in late fall. Several other major projects are underway for release including Singer Songwriter Jay Park for Jays 3D dance film, “Hype Nation’ and a tour with the final four Blackstreet members consisting of Riley, Dave Holister, Mark Middleton and Eric Williams.

“There is an innovative and technical driving force that continues to flow within this musical genius bringing only the most prolific legendary sound to the multi-genre masses historically and in today’s music market place, says Monica Anders Entertainment PR Strategist. From R&B, Hip Hop, Pop and K-Pop, Teddy Riley brilliantly underscores his rich and current music continuously bridging the gap between just a song to living a legacy of producing the most successful New Jack Swing Album of all time “Dangerous” by Michael Jackson which sold over 32 million copies worldwide. I am extremely humbled, honored and thrilled to serve as his new public relations strategist and looking forward to an exciting, and rewarding journey with history in the making.”

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SwurvRadio Receives Third Nomination for Radio Station of the Year

Posted: September 17, 2011 by jdobypr in SwurvRadio, Uncategorized
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SwurvRadio, one the world’s most popular Internet radio stations has received its third consecutive nomination as “Radio Station of the Year”, for the 2011 Southern Entertainment Awards. A leader in Internet radio for over six years, SwurvRadio.com has received multiple awards & nominations, including four-time “Editor’s Pick” on Microsoft’s “Windows Media” channel.

SwurvRadio.com also recently completed negotiations to bring its brand to China as one of the only American Urban Radio stations to have a bona-fide presence in that country. MusicDish*China has been selected as the entity to help develop SwurvRadio in Greater China, including Taiwan and Singapore.

MusicDish*China will build and manage SwurvRadio’s online and social media presence in China, through leading portals such as Sina weibo and music site Douban as well as in Taiwan (Indevox) and Hong Kong (Alivenotdead). MusicDish*China will also help build partnerships with promoters and communities as well as developing content specific to China’s urban music scene.

Launched at MIDEM 2010 in Cannes, France, MusicDish*China is the latest online brand from MusicDish LLC, a digital music company, providing a unique insight into China’s emerging music industry. Focused on Greater China, MusicDish*China is building its brand as well as that of its artists and partners through partnerships with major stakeholders such as festivals, promoters and producers as well as its in-house social media marketing.

The Southern Entertainment Awards & Conference is a four-day conference and awards show that gathers music professionals, artists, djs, fans, media outlets and more to network, build relationships and celebrate the culture of ‘Southern Entertainment’.  Held annually, the 7th year’s SEAs will house more than 1,500 people that will experience panel discussions, artist showcases, networking opportunities, product demonstrations and of course, the awards ceremony. The SEA’s has impacted more than 5,000 careers throughout the Southeast Region including Nicki Minaj, Drumma Boy, Gucci Mane, B.O.B, Algebra Blessett and Kia Shine, to name just a few.  More information is available at http://www.SouthernEntAwards.com or by emailing info@mepragency.com.

SwurvRadio.com, a subsidiary of Swurv Media Group, LLC, has grown to create an online home for both independent and major-label artists seeking to increase listenership and viral exposure. SwurvRadio.com is dedicated to becoming the number 1 Internet-radio destination for listeners of Hip-Hop, R&B Classic Hits and Top 40. Nominated for the 2011 A&R Award from the United DJ Alliance, a coalition of some of the most influential DJ organizations in the United States; Nominated for 2011 SEA Award in the top Internet/Satellite Radio category (3rd nomination). For more information on SwurvRadio – http://swurvradio.com; http://twitter.com/swurvradio; http://facebook.com/swurvradiodotcom

 

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