Just thought I’d take a stab at re-doing our flyer for Monday, since Chad and I weren’t too stoked on the bottle service-esque nature of the original. Wrote a song ‘bout it, like to hear it? Here it go…
MARIAH CAREY - TOUCH MY BODY (HIP HOP DAN’S CLEVER REMIX)
This is one I did quite some time ago, but remains one of my faves. It started off as a joke until I realized…I think I actually really like it. In fact, I like it far more than the original…it takes poppy saccharine r&b goo and turns it into a bonfire singalong. Definitely not for club use, but worth a listen in my opinion.
JASON DERULO - WHATCHA SAY (HIP HOP DAN’S JUST LIKE HEAVEN EDIT)
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Today’s edit is Jason Derulo’s new single, Whatcha Say, which uses elements of Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek”, atop an edit of The Cure’s classic “Just Like Heaven.”
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MAROON 5 - THIS LOVE (HIP HOP DAN’S UNFINISHED BUSINESS RIDDIM MIX)
This one’s pretty straightforward, but should also be useful for DJ’s — Maroon 5’s “This Love” atop the epic “Unfinished Business” riddim. You’ll recognize the riddim from Mavado’s “So Special”, as well as one of my favorite tracks of the last few years, “No Games” by Serani.
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GORILLA ZOE - HOOD NIGGA (HIP HOP DAN’S SWEETEST TABOO EDIT)
Here’s a quick edit I did this morning of Gorilla Zoe’s “Hood N***a” blended with Sade’s “The Sweetest Taboo.” Thought it worked pretty well, nothing fancy…feel free to pass along if you like.
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The Hova juggernaut made it’s way to Baltimore this week, so the troops were rounded up for a warm welcome back to Charm City.
Jay-Z’s official tour DJ, Neil Armstrong, and Chad Hugo catching a view of the city.
Neil twitters via the kneeling chair. I swear, it’s great for one’s posture.
Lugging around a giant bag of cold remedies from Rite Aid.
That evening we made our way to Scottie B (Unruly Records) and Cullen Stalin’s (Tax Lo) weekly No Rule party at the Metro Gallery. Pharrell came through as well.
Trouble And Bass follow up Emyd’s (Crossfaded Bacon) set at No Rule.
The next night Jay-Z stormed through a sold-out 1st Mariner Arena, with Bleek at his side.
Pharrell hops on stage to back up Jay.
Neil and the band throw their diamonds to the sky.
Myself and the always-exquisite Hilary at Red Maple following the show for Always Dope’s Tuesday weekly.
Thanks to Hilary, Mick, Chris, Mike, Chad, Neil, and Fam-lay for making the last few days a blast!
