Ghosts On Tape

One of the acts that I have been digging on as of late is Bay Area Tropical Crunk stalwart Ghosts On Tape. His newest EP, Predator Mode is out now and features remixes from Roska. To me, Ghosts is a great combo of glitch, club bass, and all around electronic madness. XLR8R recently had GOT prepare a podcast their newest city guide feature on their own website. The mix is top notch and goes all over the place...so get acquainted people!

Ghosts On Tape Bay Heat Mix

01 Low Limit "Out the Club"
02 Asobi Seksu "Familiar Light (Lemonade Remix)"
03 Ghosts on Tape "Mogadishu Night Life" (Wireblock)
04 Hernan Bulles "Chela (Sneaky P Remix)"
05 Los Rakas "Esa Mulata"
06 Lemonade "Sunchips (Ghosts on Tape Remix)" (True Panther)
07 Ghosts on Tape "Equator Jam" (Wireblock)
08 Ghosts on Tape "Woofer Cooker" (Numbers)
09 Kid606 "Umbilical Bullets" (Tigerbeat6)
10 Ghosts on Tape "Shake Remix"
11 Banana Clipz "Push Am (Left, Right)"
12 Too Short "I Need a Freak" (Priority)
13 Talking Heads "Psycho Killa (White Girl Lust Daft Mix)"
14 Boys Noize vs. Toy Selectah "Arcade Roboton (This is Raverton Remix)" (Bersa Discos)
15 Lando Kal "Sex Beast"
16 Rainbow Arabia "Omar K (Ghosts on Tape Remix)" (Manimal Vinyl)
17 Ghosts on Tape "Predator Mode" (Wireblock)
18 DJG "Birds Of Prey"
19 Señor Stereo "I am the Beat (Salva Remix)"
20 Ghosts on Tape "Gangsterplayer"

I Need To Know

So I got some brand new Don Diablo in the e-mail box for all of you blog rats! So far, I'm digging it. Not only do I have the original but I also have a remix to share with all of you as well. the remix is a bit lacking in the vocal department, but more dance heavy for all of you who simply want to groove out.

Don Diablo- I Need To Know

Don Diablo- I Need To Know (Don Diablo's Sellout Sessions Mix)

Ban THIS!!!!

This is because I love all you guys out there that have been giving Strictly Riddim some burn. After watching this, it really is hard to believe that 20 years has passed since the release of Powell Peralta's revolutionary video "Ban This". Simply put, the styles in this video are still off the chain to this day. And the music in the video? Absolutely bananas?

This was back when skateboarding was huge, but nothing compared to what it is now. Just look at Guy Mariano, Paulo Diaz, and Ray Barbee's parts in this. The style and aggressiveness of this type of skating was so unique, yet so monumental. Yes this has very little to do with blog house, but it does at the same time....think about it yo!

Strictly Riddim News for the rest of 2009 and beyond...

Keeping it gully as usual. Alot of you who have been reading this blog have probably been wondering what will be happening with this blog...well...I've got great news for y'all!

1. Strictly Riddim is moving it's base of operations to NEW YORK FUCKING CITY in the next couple of months for 2010 and will be setting up some awesome parties in the area very soon!

2. More Music

3. More Interviews

4. More mayhem.


And that's all...keep it posted.

DJ Mehdi and Busy P – The Essential mix (Live from Warehouse project) 11/07/2009

Listen to it here...

DJ Mehdi

Nina Simone ‘Feeling Good’
Midnight Juggernaughts ‘Scorpius’
Brodinski ‘Solaris’
Zombie Disco Squad ‘Esperanto’ (Solo Remix)
Public Enemy ‘Show’em Watcha Got’
Boysnoize ‘Shine Shine’
Le Le ‘Breakfast’ (Mercury Remix)
Traffic Sign ‘Let’s Work’
Shit Robot ‘Xxxx’
Deetron And DJ Bone ‘Life Soundtrack’
Kikomoto Allstars ‘I’ll Make You Jack’
Audio Bullys ‘Flickery Vision’ (Riva Starr Remix)
DJ Hell ‘The Disaster’ (Ink And Needle Remix)
Armand Van Helden ‘Ski Hard’
Kid Sister ‘Get Fresh’ (Alex Gopher Remix)
Laidback Luke & Diplo ‘Hey!’
Major Lazer ‘Pon Di Floor’ (Smoke And Mirrors Edit)
DJ Mehdi ‘Pocket Piano’ (Brodinski Remix)
A-Trak & Laidback Luke ‘Shake It Down’
Tiga ‘Shoes’ (Mr Oizo Remix)
Simian Mobile Disco ‘Synthesize’
Boysnoize ‘Kontact Me’

Busy P (tracklisting unavailable)

A Tribute to Roc Raida

R>I>P to one of the greatest to ever do it on the ones and twos. It was around this time last year that I saw Roc Raida here in Pittsburgh kill it. However, in true 21st century fashion, Raida's turntables were decked out with Serato control vinyls and a laptop. Nevertheless, for someone as passionate about DJing and music as myself, it was a true pleasure to behold. He was playing some of the most well known hip-hop songs that had come out since the late eighties and then some. Everything from M.O.P's "Ante Up" to The White Stripes,"Seven Nation Army". The crowd was loving it, the breakers were breakin', and the atmosphere was right. If anything, that perfomance was a great example of how DJing is done...whether you're spinning house or hip-hop.

After typing this, I would like to thank all the DJs out there for doing their thing....To show our appreciation for your support...thank you DJs.

Magik Johnson

Magik Johnson Makes His Mark with Debut Release for Potty Mouth Music - “Stand Up EP” features three original tracks and includes a remix by Calvertron!

CHICAGO—Taking a nod from tech-house heavyweights including Crookers, Jesse Rose and SIS, producer Magik Johnson unveils his latest trick for Potty Mouth Music with “Stand Up EP” (PMM029). In showcasing a range of deep, tribal and peak hour grooves, Johnson’s debut label EP reflects the diversity of his multi-decade music career. The result is three-track collection of original beats, capped with a jazz-inspired remix from UK electro-house producer Calvertron.

“I really wanted to make three tracks that were dance floor friendly and represented what I am in the playing in the clubs,” says Johnson, whose earliest deck days date back to the late ’80s, when rocked his own room at Manchester’s legendary Hacienda.

Since then, Johnson has gone on to establish himself as one of the most venerable artists in the business, blurring the lines of house and techno while remaining true to the nuanced complexities of each genre. Production stints with Cream’s Olympic label, New Order’s Pleasure Recordings and Manchester’s Paper Recordings collective all led to his launch of Shaboom Records, which developed into one of the world’s most respected dance labels.

Since relocating from the UK to Auckland, New Zealand nearly 10 years ago, Johnson has channeled the his darker influences from the Manchester music scene into his original production work, debuting his first album, Cardboard Journey, in 2005. The launch of his digital label, Magiktrax, coupled by his inclusion on Darren Emerson’s Underwater roster, led to releases on acclaimed labels including Made to Play, Saved and Curfew.

Now Johnson adds Potty Mouth Music to the mix with the release of “Stand Up EP.” The record’s uptempo, title track resonates with a synth-driven neurosis set to audibly prick peak-hour crowds. Pair that with the deep, rolling groove of “Make You See,” a late night, tribal-tinged cut framed by vocal chants and dotty bassline. Johnson drifts between the two vibes with “Boy Blew,” a steady track that gets a jazz rework from Calvertron. In melding his signature wonky basslines with horn samples and classic keys, electro-house and organic jazz find an unexpectedly smooth match.

We Shall Proceed And Continue...

After finally getting done moving, I'm back to doing my thing on Strictly Riddim...let the soundclash continue!



Supercat vs. Ninjaman Sting 1991

Moving...

So, all of you are probably wondering where the fuck I have been. Well, I'm still alive...I've just been in the process of moving from one place to another. With that said, I'll be taking a short hiatus from Strictly Riddim (which will only last two days) to pack up everything at my old place and set up shop at my new location. Keep on moving people...keep on moving!

Supply And Demand

Shepard Fairey will be at the Warhol Museum tonight in Pittsburgh for the opening of his new show entitled Supply And Demand. The opening celebration features DJ Z-Trip and Shepard Fairey himself playing fresh tunes for the night.

Groovin...

Here's some new stuff I've been listening to as of late. I've got some offerings from Dam Funk and Hudson Mohawke.

Dam Funk is from Los Angeles and has a new album coming out on Stones Throw Records in the next couple. Don't sleep on dude though, he is a highly funky individual and it shows through his DJ sets and own productions as he blends G-Funk, Soul, R&B and vintage grooves in a highly conceptualized yet smooth new package.

Hudson Mohawke represents Glasgow and the Polyfolk movement and has an album out on the legendary Warp Records entitled "Butter". Honestly, I can't help but stand in absolute bewilderment of HudMo's material. He combines hip-hop, abstract funk, and post-IDM noises in a very prolific way. The last track in the post, "Rising 5" sounds likes a Just Blaze production from the Blueprint 3. I feel the magic in the air on that! Check out both of these artists and more.

Night Of The Living BASS!!! Pittsburgh get ready to PARTY!

Aww yeah! Strictly Riddim is about to throw it's first ever Halloween Party! We've got all sorts of fun stuff planned for this one. But I'll be throwing it down on the ones and twos along with some special guests! Get ready, especially if you're in the Pittsburgh area for this one as it's going to be one of the most hype events of the year!

Night of the Living Bass
Featuring:
DJ Temisan Adoki (Nu-Rave/Strictly Riddim/The T Organization)
and more guests TBA
Friday, October 16th 2009
+21 with $5 cover!

Don Diablo + Phoenix + Jay-Z

Here's another one from the e-mail box to the Strictly Riddim frontpage from Don Diablo. Diablo took the pleasure of mashing up Jay-Z with the famed French group Phoenix to create this masterpiece of a track.

Don Diablo vs Phoenix vs Jay-Z - 99 Fences

Boys Noize Essential Mix 10-10-2009

Say what????!!???

01. Kenny Larkin "Rubbernotes" (Plus 8 Records)
02. Dj Funk "F** U Later" (Dancemania)
03. Boc Productions "Fall In Love" (Alan Braxe Remix) (Chez Records)
04. Fanton "Faithful" (Source)
05. Gene Farris "Disco Heaven" (Ian Pooley Mix 2) (Force Inc.)
05. Unknown Artist "Me And My Peoples Eyes" (White Lable)
06. Tres Demented "Brainfreeze" (Planet E)
07. Kenlou 4 "Mack Daddy Shoot" (MAW)
07. Ian Pooley "The Allnighter" (NRK)
07. Neon Lights "House Of Funk" (Jinxx Records)
08. Zongamin "Spiral" (XL)
09. Sylvester "Baby, Let’s Trip Out" (Secret Mixes Fixes Vol.9)
10. We're Lofty Volt "Alter Flaw” (RVNG Intl.)
11. In Flagranti "I’m Sorry, I’m Terribly Sensitive" (Codek)
12. Kiki "Gas" (Bpitch Control)
13. Cassius "La Mouch" (DJ Falcon Vs. Harry Choo Choo Romeo Edit) (Virgin)
14. DJ Duke" Bonus" (Big Big Trax)
15. Dave Angel "Tokyo Stealth Fighter" (Carl Craig Remx) (4th & Broadway)
16. Matias Aguayo "Bo Jack" (Instrumental) (Comeme)
17. Errorsmith "Stiff Neck" (Errorsmith)
18. Feadz "Lisborg Error" (Ed Banger)
19. Plasticman "Hypokondriak" (Minus)
20. Ricardo Villalobos "Dexter" (Playhouse)
21. Sweet Light "Mecaniques Remontees" (Freak N Chic)
22. Cajmere "Come" (Green Velvet Mix) (Cajual Records)
23. Paul Jacobs "Motocross Madness" (Aquarius Records)
24. Geoffrey Williams "Sex Life" (Armand Van Helden Remix) (Hands On )Records
25. Like A Time "Like 6" (Like Records)
26. Thomas Bangalter "What To Do" (Roule)
27. Daft Punk "Burnin’" (Ian Pooley Remix) (Virgin)
28. CZR "Chicago Southside" (International House Records)
29. Hugo Moya "Move" (Relief Records)
30. Track Stars "Horns & Bass" (Wanted Records)
31. Jeff Mills "The Bells" (Axis Records)
32. Dustin Zahn "Stranger" (Rekids)
33. Speedy J "Lee Mitten Menu" (Novamute)
34. Modeselektor "Turn Deaf" (Bpitch Control)
35. Rheingold "Dreiklangsdimensionen" (Welt Rekord / EMI)
36. Soundhack “Soundhack” (Soundhack)
37. Ben Klock "Goodly Sin" (Robert Hood Remix) (Ostgut Ton)
38. Theo Parrish "Lake Shore Drive" (Sound Signature)
39. Untold "Stop What You Are Doing" (Hemlock)
40. Feadz "On All Forth" (Bpitch Control)
41. DJ Godfather “Unknown” (Databass)
42. Ghetto Classics Vol 2 "Aceler8" (Dance Mania)
43. Benga "Go Tell Them" (Tempa)
44. Benga" Night" (Tempa)
45. Untold "I Cant Stop" (Hessle Audio)
46. Rude 66 "Die Starke Der Vernichteten Schlage" (Bunker)
47. DJ Koze "Don’t Feed The Cat" (Kompakt)

Listen TO IT HERE

Throwback Thursdays!

You know what time it is. It's time for another throwback record!

Kraftwerk is a name that shouldn't be alien to anyone who visits this blog. I've always been a big fan of their works and have almost all of their discography on vinyl to play out during certain DJ nights. "Numbers" is a song that always will end up in my repertoire whether I like it or not. The synth keys are instantly recognizable, it has a chugging rhythm, hot synth hits, and a drum line like no other.

This one is dedicated to all the heads from across the pond and all of the real heads in Detroit. You know what time it is!

SGDT + New Serial Chillers Mix

Our good friends at Monkey See, Monkey Do records hit us off with some new material from SGDT as they will be relasing their brand new EP on the label at the end of this month digitally on Beatport and Itunes. This features remixes from VNNR and Modek.

These tracks from SGDT are truly vicious. Enjoy these teasers and support the artists.

SGDT- Duckkk (Original Mix)
SGDT- In The Sticks (Original Mix)
SGDT- Duckkk (VNNR Remix)

The Serial Chillers hit Strictly Riddim with a brand new mixtape for everyone out there. As usual, they come with a wide variety of styles for your listening pleasure.

Serial Chillers- Impotency

Another Mix By Yours Truly

The Dark Side of the Disco.....

Enjoy this one...this is the last mix I'm doing for a while. I'm going to be strictly in the studio finishing up the touches on the new album.

Temisan Adoki Live Mix for Strictly Riddim 10/4/09 (Recorded in an undisclosed location)

tracklisting:
Hi-Tek 3 feat. Ya Kid K- Spin That Wheel
Soundhack- B1
Figure and Sleepy T- It's Only Love (Original Mix)
Little Ruby- Miracles
Akufen- Wet Floors
Boys Noize- Jeffer
DJ Edjotronic- Turn Off
Soundhack- Untitled 1
Hardrive- Deep Inside (Original Mix)
Dub Kult- Bells Of Death
Haagenaar & Albrecht vs. The Prodigy- Everybody in the Place (Witch Doctor Mash-Up)
Temisan Adoki- Bollywood Bounce (Bootleg)
Boys Noize- Wu-Tang (Battery Pt. 2)
Wu-Tang Clan- Gravel Pit
Hassan- 01
Atabaque- Alex DJ MPC

Limelinx Link

HARD NYC: October 10th, 2009

This is going to be devastating! So everyone in the NYC area look alive for a night to remember!

Featuring:
Crookers
Major Lazer
Jack Beats
and more

Official Website

Sound is my Weapon

A couple of more gemstones for all of you. Two DJ Edjotronic tracks, a dubstep monster by George Lenton, a fairly new Diplo remix, and a new remix of Alex Roots by High Rankin..

George Lenton- Troll

DJ Edjotronic- Turn Off

DJ Edjotronic- Ghetto Girl

As Tall As Lions- Circles (Diplo Remix)

Alex Roots- Don't Stop Looking (High Ranking Mix)

Don Diablo REMIX

Aight! So this was sent to me in my e-mail box and I was absolutely astounded that one of the hottest producers and DJs in the game wanted me to post this up. Ladies and gents, please welcome DON DIABLO to the Strictly Riddim extended soundbwoy massive!

This is his remix of the latest Cassius dancefloor killer "Youth, Speed, Trouble, Cigarettes", enjoy this, because I know I will!

Cassius- Youth, Speed, Trouble, Cigarettes (Don Diablo Remix)