CHRIS READ & MARC HYPE present…
WORLD’S GREATEST CHRISTMAS MIXTAPE

The self styled ‘Mixtape Champion of the World’, Chris Read joins forces with MPM Recording Artist and 2 time ITF Champion Marc Hype to present what they’re humbly calling ‘The World’s Greatest Christmas Mixtape’;

These two seasoned DJs and record collectors have produced two mixes which take in everything that Christmas music has to offer, from Funk, Soul, Jazz and Hip Hop to Children’s records, Reggae and Latin with a handful of better known Christmas classics thrown in for good measure.

All intended to be taken in good humour and a dose of Christmas cheer, ‘The World’s Greatest Christmas Mixtape’ is the alternative soundtrack to Christmas.

Chris Read is currently working on a new live / studio project anticipated for release in 2010.  Marc Hype and Jim Dunloop’s Album ‘Stamp Out Reality’ on MPM records is in stores now.  Both Chris Read and Marc Hype will tour extensively in 2010.

Grab a free download from the downloads page of the Music Of Substance site … or directly via Rapidshare here!

Alternative Download Link

(Tracklist, artwork and press info are attached.)

Vibe was a music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly featured hip-hop music artists, actors and other entertainers. Issued monthly, the magazine’s target demographic was predominantly young, urban followers of hip-hop culture.

On June 30, 2009, it was announced that Vibe was shutting its doors and ceasing publication immediately, although according to Essence, Quincy Jones has stated he would like to keep it alive online.

Now Google Books released the whole backstock from 1993-2008 online.

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Legendary DJ Mr. Magic has died from a heart attack, AllHipHop.com has confirmed with various sources. Mr. Magic was a legendary DJ who debuted in 1979 on a pay-to-play broadcast on WHBI 105.9’s “The Mr. Magic Disco Showcase.” In 1983, he launched “Mr. Magic’s Rap Attack” in New York City with a young DJ Marley Marl in addition to future Co-Chillin Record label owner Tyrone “Fly Ty” Williams. Mr. Magic, born John Rivas, was also a co-founder of the legendary Hip-Hop collective The Juice Crew, which featured Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, Marley, Marl, MC Shan, Craig G., Kool G. Rap and Masta Ace. Mr. Magic’s radio show influenced countless of artists, ranging from rappers like Tupac Shakur, KRS-One, Biggie Smalls, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim and countless others. Mr. Magic was featured as a DJ on 2002’s Grand Theft Auto’s fictitious radio station Wildstyle Pirate Radio.

via AllHipHop.com

For over 35 years, Soul Train reigned as the “hippest trip in America,” kicking down barriers and irrevocably changing the face of television.

From its 1971 premiere, the show offered a window into black culture, introducing a nation to music and dance, which they had never seen. An arbiter of taste and style from the start—if you were hot enough for the public to want to see you, then you earned a ticket on the Soul Train.

Trip here : SOULTRAIN

Very nice rework of the classic Beastie Boys album “Check your head”

by Max Tannone.

Check here : What’cha Want?

Double check here :
www.doublecheckyourhead.com

Funk Cover Version of the 80s Electro Classic by Hashim ///

Taken from the Album “Stamp Out Reality” on Melting Pot Music ///

Vocoder by Jelly Jam (Knightz of Bass, First Touch) ///

Video edited by Bulk1000 ///

Amazing UK Old School Hip Hop Documentary from 1987 by Tim Westwood!

Goodgroove have done it again – the finale to their free download series culminates in a tribute to the King of Pop himself – Michael Jackson.

Much like the James Brown EP, this release is a showcase of the skills of the Goodgroove collective old and new – featuring as it does big names like Featurecast and Parker alongside relative new comers to the label.

These are timeless remixes of timeless tunes that you’ll have a hard time taking out of your box, so get on this exclusive download now…

Tracklisting

Dancing Machine – The Jackson 5 (Regrooved by DJ Kid Stretch)
Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson (Regrooved by The Sly Players)
Bad – Michael Jackson (Regrooved by The Captain)
Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson (Regrooved by Badboe & DJ Prosper)
Workin Day & Night – Michael Jackson (Regrooved by Funkburners)
Lovely One – The Jacksons (Regrooved by Slynk & DJP)
Dapper Dan – Michael Jackson (Regrooved by Torpedotrickser)
Workin Day & Night – Michael Jackson (Regrooved by Funktomas)
Get It Together – The Jackson 5 (Regrooved by Umbo)
Another Part Of Me – Michael Jackson (Regrooved by Featurecast)
I Want You Back – The Jackson 5 (Regrooved by Basement Freaks)
Take Me Back – Michael Jackson (Regrooved by Parker)
Life Of The Party – The Jackson 5 (Regrooved by Calagad13)
Things I Do For You – The Jackson 5 (Regrooved by Da Wiesel)

Download HERE

A few weeks old now, but still totally rocking it… courtesy of GoodGroove comes this James Brown Regrooved EP, available for free download, for promotional purposes only of course. 320kbps MP3s.

Tracklist

Super Bad – Regrooved by The Sly Players
Get Up Off That Thing – Regrooved by Featurecast
Can’t Take It With You – Regrooved by The Breakbeat Junkie
Woman – Regrooved by Fuzzbox
It’s A New Day – Regrooved by Slynk
It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World – Regrooved by Parker
Mind Power – Regrooved by Basement Freaks
My Thang – Regrooved by DJP
Sunny – Regrooved by Featurecast

Download HERE

Enjoy!

320kbps MP3s. For Promo use only, not for resale.