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Droppin' Science w/ DJ X-Kutz, Matman, Nickname & Daredevil 04.02.12

2012-01-19T22:32:00.005Z

Droppin' Science back at the Vibe Bar on Saturday Feburary 4th, where we gladly welcome the return of one of our special guest dj X-kutz! X will be spinning alongside our residents Matman (DMC Champ), Nickname (Classic Material) & Daredevil (DMC/ITF Champ). Expect fast-paced party vibes, a wide range of hip hop new to old, funk & disco breaks and more, mixed & chopped by 4 of London's most talented djs!

X-Kutz :

Years of hard work fine tuning his turntablist technique and digging for beats have made X-Kutz one of London's freshest Djs. He currently mashes up Hip Hop, Dubstep and D&B shows all around London and has held various residencies including performing alongside Jazzy Jeff, Rodney P and Katy B, & was resident DJ at the seminal Deal Real open mic show where he was featured on primetime television show CD:UK.

X-Kutz is a beast on the turntables, combining razor sharp scratch skills with flawless track selection and crowd rocking ability, the man is on fire right now, don't sleep!

X-Kutz Live on Skanks Radio January 2011 from X-Kutz on Vimeo.

Check out the facebook event here

Vibe Bar Live 8pm-1am
Old Truman Brewery,
91-95 Brick Lane,
London E1 6QL

Earlier on that day you can also check us out recording our popular Droppin' Science Show Podcast, 100% ultra-fresh hip hop LIVE from Central London's Upper Playground store - pop down or watch & listen on sensei.fm between 4-6pm

Listen to previous shows/subscribe via itunes: www.droppinscience.co.uk/radio

Upper Playground (clothes): http://www.thirtyonebrand.co.uk
King Underground (records): www.kingunderground.com

Droppin' Science Show January 2012

2012-01-17T12:19:00.006Z

Droppin' Science Show January 2012 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Droppin' Science is back from hiatus with an ultra-fresh show for 2012, packed full of dope new hip hop tracks mixed by UK DMC Champ DJ Matman & featuring a special scratch showcase from DMC/ITF dj champion Dj Daredevil

Recorded LIVE on Sensei.fm 14.01.12

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Check out behind the scenes photos here

Tracklist:

01. Rebs - Feeeyooocha
02. Black Star - You Already Knew
03. Blu & Pete Rock - The Clean Hand
04. Action Bronson & Statik Selektah - Not Enough Words
05. Freddie Joachim - Minutes
06. Skillz - Rap Up 2011
07. Mystro - UK Rap Up 2011
08. Chuck Inglish - Stretch
09. Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish - In The Kitchen
10. Yc the Cynic ft. Chaundon, Rapper Big Pooh, and King Mez - More And More NC RMX
11. The Black Opera - Manute Bol
12. Ron Browz feat. Papoose - Write Cha Name
13. Ron Browz feat. Mobb Deep - Necessary
14. Chuck Inglish - Curly Hair
15. Roc C feat. Termanology - Fly Kicks
16. LDZ - Love it when the...
17. DOOM Feat. Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood - Retarded Fren
18. B. Bravo feat. Zackey Force Funk - Kiss 'n' Tell
19. Jaz Kahina ft. Agallah - Gone
20. Torae & DJ Premier - For The Record
21. Gangrene Feat. Prodigy - Dump Truck
22. Clear Soul Forces - Get No Better
23. K-Def - Sparkle
24. Ill Bill & Statik Selektah - Megatron
25. KNYT Ft. Joe Gravity & Luke Trill - Winter's Here
26. Common - Let's Move
27. Sadat X & Homeboy Sandman - X & Sandman
28. Ta-ku - SJP
29. Torae & Pete Rock- That Raw
30. yU - Blind
31. Aspects - Beat Tape (Evil Ed's Remix)
32. Rebs - The way
33. Lord Finesse - You Know What I'm About (Lord Finesse Remix)
34. Saigon ft. Lil Fame - Another Man Down
35. MED - Mystical Magical (Prod. Madlib)
36. KNYT - The 2 Days of Summer
---- DJ Daredevil Scratch Showcase----
37. Onra - Keep On Loving Me

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Recorded on SenseiFM 14.01.12, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

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The Droppin' Science Show live on Sensei.fm today 4-6pm!

2012-01-14T09:52:00.002Z

Were back! After a brief hiatus the Droppin Science Show returns to Sensei.fm - tune in & watch us in the mix via webcam as we spin the most up-to-date selection of fresh underground hip hop gems around. This month will also feature a special live scratching showcase by DMC/ITF champ & Droppin' Science resident DJ Daredevil - don't miss out! Check out our previous shows here.

Next month we will be back to our usual schedule, broadcasting live from the Upper Playground London store every 1st Saturday of the month 4-6pm.

Asher Roth Mixtape Release Party @ Jazz Cafe London 12.01.12

2012-01-09T16:22:00.010Z

I'm honoured to have been invited to spin before and after Asher Roth's performance this Thursday at the Jazz Cafe in Camden, London. This is the official London release party for his dope new free mixtape 'Pabst & Jazz', featuring Action Bronson, Pac Div, Casey Veggies and more, check it out HERE.

Here's the video to one of my favourite tracks from the mixtape, 'In The Kitchen' produced by Chuck Inglish of the Cool Kids:

Thursday 12th January 2012
Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway
Doors 7pm
Tickets £12.50 adv available HERE

www.asherrothmusic.com

Dj Matman - Hip Hop 2011 Mixtape [Stream / Download]

2012-01-02T19:17:00.007Z

Hip Hop 2011 by Dj Matman on Mixcloud

Happy New Year People!

Here's a few of my favourite underground hip hop releases of 2011, from both US & UK artists, with just a couple of original samples thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!

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Tracklist:

01. Fatback Band - Put Your Love 2011 Intro Edit
02. Sir Michael Rocks - Coochie Crook
03. Soulparlor ft. Oddisee - Bang Illy (Pure P & Melo Remix)
04. Common ft. Nas - Ghetto Dreams
05. The Fellows - Let's Make it Last
06. Pharaohe Monch - Clap
07. Wizard ft. Kal Sereouz - Can't Stop Me (remix)
08. Evidence - One
09. Slick Rick - Need Some Bad
10. Bishop Lamont ft. Nate Dogg - Faded
11. Prose - Real Talk
12. DoomStarks - Victory Laps (Madvillain Remix & Original)
13. Planet Asia - Boil Makers
14. Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) - Fix up
15. Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise
16. Nas - Nasty
17. Bilal - The Dollar (Black Milk Remix)
18. Dj Quik - Luv Of My Life
19. Jehst - Killer Instinct
20. Frank Nitt - Go Girl
21. M.E.D. ft. Aloe Blacc - Where I'm From
22. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Otis (Cookin' Soul Remix)
23. Willie Evans Jr. - Nerd English
24. 9th Wonder ft. Phonte & Median - Band Practise Pt. II
25. Showbiz & AG - Suspended Animation
26. John Williams - Jaws Theme
27. Roc Marciano - Jaws
28. Busta's Warning Outro

NYE & New Years Day Jam, London 2011/12

2011-12-21T20:21:00.004Z

This New Year's Eve you can catch me spinning a marathon 5 hr party set at the Rockwell on Trafalgar Square, click here for more info.

If you have any energy left on new years day then don't miss out on The Boom Bap New Year's Day Jam @ Lockside Lounge, Camden featuring myself, Mr Thing, Hudge, X-Kutz, Jon Kennedy & Micall Parknsun! Check the facebook event here.

DJ Matman - Classic Material Guest Mix - 1995 Volume 2 [stream/download]

2011-12-14T03:17:00.004Z

Classic Material Guest Mix - 1995 Volume 2 by Dj Matman on Mixcloud

As promised, here's another volume of 1995 Hip Hop based on one of my guest sets at London's Classic Material clubnight earlier this year. Classic Material is a monthly london-based event run by djs Chris Read & Nickname dedicated to chronicling the history of hip hop year by year. This is the second of 2 mixes based on my set from that night and it's mainly comprised of stone-cold classics along with a few original samples - enjoy!!

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Click HERE to check out Volume 1

Tracklist:

01. DJ Matman - Real Live Sh*t Intro
02. The Notorious B.I.G. - Who Shot Ya
03. Pudgee Tha Fat Bastard ft. B.I.G. - Think BIG
04. Junior M.A.F.I.A. - Player's Anthem
05. Sylvia Striplyn - You Can't Turn Me Away
06. Junior M.A.F.I.A. - Get Money
07. Ol' Dirty Bastard - Rawhide
08. Black Ivory - I Keep Asking You Questions
09. Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killah - Criminology
10. Raekwon ft. Inspectah Deck - Guillotine (Swordz)
11. FunkMaster Flex ft. ODB - Nuttin' But Flavor
12. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
13. Mariah Carey ft. ODB - Fantasy (Bad Boy Remix)
14. Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo
15. Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya
16. Genius/GZA - Labels
17. Genius/GZA ft. Method Man - Shadowboxin'
18. Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killah & Method Man - Ice Cream
19. Method Man - All I Need (LP Version & RZA's Razor Sharp Remix)
20. Method Man & Redman - How High (Original Version & Remix)
21. KRS ONE - WannabeEmceez
22. KRS ONE - Rappaz R N Dainja
23. Group Home - Supa Star
24. Group Home - Livin' Proof
25. Saukrates - Father Time
26. Smoothe Da Hustla & Trigger Tha Gambler - Broken Language
27. Grand Puba - I Like It
28. The Pharcyde - Drop
29. Stan Getz - Saudade Vem Correndo
30. The Pharcyde - Runnin'
31. Fugees - Fu Gee La
32. Greg Nice - Set It Off
33. Bahamadia - Uknowhowedo
34. A Tribe Called Quest - Glamour and Glitz
35. Big L - No Endz No Skinz
36. Kool G Rap ft. Nas - Fast Life (Norfside Remix)
37. Heltah Skeltah - Operation Lockdown
38. KRS Outro

This Friday: The Xmas Throwdown.. 7"s all night!!

2011-12-06T08:16:00.006Z

Digga Please? and Size Doesn't Matter present...

XMAS THROWDOWN
7"s all night long

2 of London's finest 45s-only crews take it uptown for a battle of EAST vs WEST on the turntables. The beef has been simmering for years, with both crews claiming to be "London's Best 7" Night", so it's time to take it to the streets - who will take the crown??

with DJs...

SHEPDOG
KOMBINE
MATMAN
MALACHI
LEEROY

vs.

SI KURRAGE
MR SHIVER
DJ THOR
MASTOMIC
DEMENTIA

going head-to-head with 7"s ALL NIGHT LONG!

reggae / soul / funk / hip hop / disco / acid house / pop

and don't forget: HIP HOP FANCY DRESS!

Dust off your Kangols, Sergio Tacchinis, Colorados, Gazelles, Bubblegooses and Cazals, cos we're takign it back to the block party. Rock a chain, tip that cap to the side, but most of all MAKE IT FRESH

FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER
£5 entry - £3 in fancy dress

Fluid, 40-42 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon EC1M 6JN

D-STYLES, DJ EXCESS & TOADSTYLE PRESENT ROCKHARD BASTARDS @ Barfly, London 03.12.11

2011-11-28T16:20:00.008Z

This Saturday don't miss this rare chance to witness a rare show by 3 of the planet's most advanced turntablists! Support comes from myself & my brother Dj Daredevil, as well as an exclusive showcase performance by UK turntablist duo Grandeurs of Delusion performing tracks from their all-scratched LP 'Night Of The Flavigator'.

D-Styles, DJ Excess and Toadstyle, both solo and in their legendary collaborations between themselves and with others as Ned Hoddings, Gunkhole and Beatjunkies have been shaking up the underground turntablist scene. Emphasising musical composition and style over highly technical yet repetitive scratching, their incredible innovations and dazzling performances, have redefined the turntable from being a record player, to a musical instrument. Refusing to adhere to musical boundaries and blurring the lines between straight sampled and scratched, there lives manage to join the dots between free jazz, funk and hiphop with the low-end developments that resonate with the UK’s bass music scene.

Saturday December 3rd, 7.30pm-10.30pm at Barfly, Camden

Get tickets here (£10 entry)

Check out & 'attend' the Facebook event here.

Classic Material this Saturday - 1999 Hip Hop All Night!

2011-11-17T13:17:00.008Z

London's hip hop history clubnight Classic Material have got me back in to play at their 1999 event this saturday, after booking me a few months back to spin '95 hip hop. I had a great time at the last one, and even made a couple of mixtapes based on my set (check the first volume here, part 2 is out VERY soon!) I've already dug out a tonne of records for '99, there was a lot of strong releases back then, here's a few of them:

Check the facebook event here for more info.

FBBB & Desperados Freeze Festival After Party 29.10.11

2011-10-18T02:11:00.009+01:00

As I mentioned in my last post about djing at London's Freeze festival as part of FBBB (For Boarders By Boarders) , we can finally reveal we will also be hosting the Official Freeze after party alongside Desperados at The Lightbox in Vauxhall, early bird tickets are available here for only £6! After that they'll be £8, £10 on the door.

Sick line-up to include The Nextmen (4 deck set), Murkage (live pa), DJ Fu (Freerange), Rich Evee (SP TRAX) and from FBBB CH!CO aka diRty cHeeKs, Matman (Droppin' Science) and X-Kutz!

Relentless Freeze Festival October 28th-29th 2011

2011-10-18T01:30:00.016+01:00

Later on this month you can catch me & a whole lot of other djs & big name acts at the Relentless Freeze Festival at the Battersea Power Station in London, I'll be rocking with the highly talented For Boarders By Boarders (FBBB) Crew in the Deperados tent alongside DJs Ch!co & X-kutz, & live acts Rodney P & Skitz, Duke & True Ingredients. This will be our third festival this year as a unit, our tent has killed it everytime! Looking forward to this one, you can also catch me, Ch!co & X-Kutz djing at the official party, details to follow..

Droppin' Science Show October 2011 [Stream/Download]

2011-10-17T19:52:00.005+01:00

Droppin' Science Show October 2011 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Droppin' Science residents Matman & Nickname bring another 2 hour dose of ultra fresh hip hop & beats for you to bop to, recorded live from Upper Playground in London on www.sensei.fm, in conjunction with Thirty One Brand.

Click HERE to download!

Tracklist:

01. BUG - ASTRAL LOVE AFFAIR
02. STS (sugar tongue slim) - Sugar's Here (Make Some Noise)
03. Danny Brown & Paul White - Brown Eyes
04. 9th Wonder - Enjoy Feat. Warren G Murs & Kendrick Lamar
05. J. Bizness - Biz Reason 256 Gunna LOOP
06. Steady & Crusada - Necks Start Snappin
07. Evidence - You (prod. by dj premier)
08. Scram Jones - BoomBap Jones
09. Grap Luva & Kev Brown - Neva Done
10. ARP 101 - Groove
11. Will Sessions - Genesis
12. Devin Miles - All Good
13. Phonte ft. evidence & big k.r.i.t. - The Life Of Kings
14. Tall Black Guy Productions ft Simeon Viltz & Shev Rock - Dance Forever
16. Substantial - Would You Be Mine (Instrumental).mp3
17. Will Sessions - Memory Lane
18. Voli- Stress
19. Def Dee - Blue Eyed Bandit
20. L'Orange - My Time feat. Kaimbr, Kon Sci and L.E.G.A.C.Y.
21. DTMD - Makin' Dollars
22. Kidkanevil - Robot Carnival
23. Phonte feat. Median - Eternally
24. Phonte feat. Jeanie Jolly - Everything Is Falling Down
25. Zo! feat. Phonte - Everything She Wants
26. 9th Wonder feat. Mela Machinko & Median - Now I'm Being Cool
27. DTMD - Fantastic
28. Jill Scott - Golden (Freddie Joachim Remix)
29. DJ Center feat. Gretchen Parlato - You Got The Love (Sam Champ Remix)
30. Phonte - Sendin My Love
31. 9th Wonder feat. Holly Weerd & Thee Tom Hardy - Your Smile
32. Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (Deebs Bootleg)
33. Steady & Crusada ft. DJ Matman - Wild Wild West
34. Madlib - The Wigflip
35. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz ft. Big Pun- Cross Bronx (Madlib Remix)
36. Rodney P ft.The_Peoples_Army & Mighty Mo - Live Up
37. J-Live - Watch Sun Watch
38. King Boom - In My Mind (Produced By LoopWhole Beats)
39. Will Sessions feat. Phat Kat & DJ Dez - Front Street (Live)
40. YC The Cynic - Hello Newman
41. M.E.D. feat. Hodgy Beats - Outta Control (Prod. by Madlib)
42. Fat Joe - Find Out Vinyl Reanimators Remix Instrumental
43. Sir Michael Rocks Ft. Casey Veggies - Get It Together
44. Pollyn ft. Roc Marciano - Cold Sweat
45. Casey Veggies - The Weight Of The World Theory
46. Skillz - Y'all Don't Wanna Do That (Madlib Remix)
47. J. Bizness - Biz Reason 225 Cassandra

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Recorded on SenseiFM 01.10.11, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Droppin' Science w/ DJ Snips - Photos from our October event

2011-10-11T19:39:00.015+01:00

Thanks to everyone that passed through, another great night.

Thanks to DJ Snips for a killer set!

A few choice favs below and you can get tagging on Facebook here.

(Photos by Garf)

DJ Matman - Classic Material Guest Mix: 1995 Volume 1 [Stream / Download]

2011-10-05T17:47:00.004+01:00

Classic Material Guest Mix - 1995 Volume 1 by Dj Matman on Mixcloud

Click HERE to download.

Earlier this year I was asked to dj a guest slot at London's Classic Material, a clubnight dedicated to chronicling the history of hip hop year by year.

I was asked to spin at the 1995 event, a great year for hip hop and of particular relevance to me as it was around this time I started my addiction to buying hip hop records, spending all my spare cash & lunch money on LPs & 12's!

I ended up playing over 2 hours at Classic Material, and these mixes represent how I put it down that night, and in roughly the same order. To the best of my knowledge I followed the rules of the event, playing tracks either released on 12" or on an LP released in 1995, along with any original songs they sampled - This means for example I get away with playing 'Daaam' by Tha Alkoholiks even though the single dropped in '94, as it was also on their 'Coast II Coast' LP in '95..

For anyone out there thinking where's all the Wu-tang / Pharcyde / Group Home releases etc. - relax! you'll find them & a lot more in Volume II, dropping soon…

Tracklist:

01. DJ Matman - 1995 intro*
02. D & D Allstars (Mad Lion/Doug E Fresh/KRS 1/Smif N Wessun/Fat Joe/Jeru) - 1, 2 Pass It (Matman Runnin' Thingz Remix)^
03. Lost Boyz - Lifestyles of The Rich & Shameless
04. Lost Boyz - Renee
05. Camp Lo - Coolie High (Paradise Remix by Ski)
06. Mary Jane Girls - All Night Long
07. Redman - Can't Wait (Remix #2)
08. Show & Ag - Next Level (show's mix)
09. Show & AG - Next Level (Premier's Nyte Time Remix)
10. Common Sense - Resurrection '95 (Extra P Remix)
11. Common Sense - Resurrection '95 (Large Professor Remix)
12. Common Sense - Resurrection '95 (OG version)
13. Blazhzay Blazhay - Danger
14. Blahzay Blazhay - Danger Pt. 2
15. Heltah Skeltah & Originoo Gunn Clappaz - Blah
16. Heltah Skeltah & Originoo Gunn Clappaz - Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka
17. LL Cool J ft. Keith Murray - I Shot Ya (Remix)
18. Patrice Rushen - You Remind Me
19. Keith Murray - Dip Dip Die (You Remix Me)
20. Erick Sermon - Bomdigi
21. Red Hot Lover Tone - '98 (Instrumental)
22. Red Hot Lover Tone ft. Notorious B.I.G. - 4 My Peeps
23. Total ft. Notorious B.I.G. - Can't You See
24. El Debarge - Stay With Me
25. Notorious B.I.G. - One More Chance/Stay With Me
26. Notorious B.I.G. - One More Chance (Hip Hop Mix)
27. Nine - Whutcha Want
28. Frankie Cutlass ft. Doo Wop & Fat Joe - Boriquas On Da Set
29. Akinyele & Sadat X - Loud Hangover
30. Johnny Guitar Watson - Superman Lover
31. Mad Skillz - The Nod Factor
32. Cameo - Rigor Mortis
33. DJ Quik - Get At Me
34. Crooklyn Clan - Put Your Hands Up (hip hop hands dub)
35. Cypress Hill ft. Erick Sermon - Throw Your Hands In The Air
36. Das Efx - Real Hip Hop (Pete Rock Remix)
37. Das Efx - Real Hip Hop (OG Mix)
38. Masta Ace - Sittin' On Chrome (Rockaway Ave Mix)
39. Masta Ace - The Phat Kat Ride
40. Masta Ace - INC Ride
41. Big L - Put It On
42. Onyx ft. Khrist, Smoothe Da Hustler & Trigger Tha Gambler - Purse Snatchers Pt. 2
43. Mobb Deep - Survival Of The Fittest
44. Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Pt. II
45. Le Pamplemouse - Gimmie What You Got
46. Tha Alkaholiks - Daaam!

* uses Black Sheep's 'North South East West (Showbiz Remix)' Instrumental
^ based roughly on a bootleg remix out at the time called 'Djs Runnin thingz' - my version incorporates the original track, the DJ Premier remix, & instrumentals of Krs 1's 'Mc's Act Like They Don't Know', Fat Joe's 'Success' (Premier remix), Smif n Wessun's 'Sound Bwoy Bureill' & Jeru Tha Damaja's 'Da Bitchez'.

Djs Matman, Nickname & Daredevil - Droppin’ Science Show September 2011

2011-09-28T21:26:00.003+01:00

Droppin Science residents DJ Matman, Nickname & Daredevil are back with another show packed with the latest underground hip hop tunes, recorded live from the Upper Playground Store, London on Sensei.FM 03.09.11 in association with Thirty One Brand.

Click here to download.

Droppin' Science Show September 2011 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Tracklist:

01. Ta-ku - Shut It Down
02. Phonte Ft. King Mez & Charlie Smarts - In The 336
03. BK-One ft MF Doom - Tema Do Canibal (Exile Mind the Gap Remix)
04. DTMD feat. yU - Keep On
05. Median - Right On
06. Apathy - Peace Connecticut
07. Oddisee - Skipping Rocks
08. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Otis (Cookin' Soul Remix)
09. Masta Ace & Guru - Conflict (Remix)
10. Termanology - Mama Knows Freestyle
11. Oddisee feat. yU - Still Doing It
12. Chris Lucas - Footsteps (Instrumental)
13. Sonnyjim feat. Jehst & Cappo - God Complex (M-Phazes Remix)
14. BLU FEAT. A-RA & NOLA DARLING - NEVER BE THE SAME
15. Paul White ft. Tranqill - Rotten Apples
16. Elaquent - Teddy Bear
17. Showbiz & A.G. - God Is Force
18. The Cool Kids ft. Maxine Ashley - Summer Jam
19. yU - Memory
20. Trek Life - Due West (Has-Lo Remix)
21. Ali Shaheed Muhammed - Parady's Paradox
22. Def Dee - Know My Name
23. Apollo Brown & Hassaan Mackey - Volume
24. Trek Life ft. Olivier DaySoul- I'd Rather Be (a3 remix)
25. A.Dd+ feat. Mz Fortune - Getting Far
26. Kyle Rapps - Universe Traveller
27. Questions & Freddie Joachim - Find Another Way
28. Leonard Destory - Sunnshine
29. Jonti - Hornets Nest
30. DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Tables Turn
31. Zo! - Black Cow feat. Phonte & Sy Smith
32. Def Dee - Suit Up
33. Torae - Do The Math (prod. by Large Professor)
34. Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown - Elephants (Oddisee Remix)
35. Paul Nice ft. Masta Ace - We Dont Play Remix
36. Black Einstein - Duvet
37. Phonte ft. Elzhi- Not Here Anymore

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Recorded on SenseiFM 03.09.11, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Droppin' Science with DJ Snips (Livin' Proof) this Saturday October 1st 2011

2011-09-28T21:22:00.002+01:00

"I drop science like girls be droppin' babies"
- O.D.B. 'Brooklyn Zoo'

This Saturday is all about the Vibe Bar on East London's Brick Lane, where Droppin' Science residents Nickname, Daredevil & Matman will be joined by our guest DJ Snips (Livin' Proof), providing you with another legendary lesson in hip hop party rocking!

A co-founder & resident dj of London's famous Livin' Proof night, The transatlantic Dj Snips has also made a name for himself as both a dj & producer on both sides of the pond, dividing his time between London & NYC. A tour dj for Immortal Technique, he has also spun for many well known artists as resident dj for Deal Real records (r.i.p.), including Mos Def, Kanye West, John Legend, The Black Eyed Peas, Cassidy, Akir, Pharaoh Monch, Saigon, Ghostface, Dead Prez, Pete Rock & Cl Smooth, The Gza, Estelle, Klashnekoff, Skinnyman and Sway - and produced beats for the likes of M1 (Dead Prez), Shady Records recording artist Cashis, Trife da God, Sav Kills, Spit Supreme, Donny Goines, Ali Vegas, Ness (Bad Boy), Akir, Mysone, Poison Pen, Serius Jones, Planet Asia, Smiff N Wessun, Capadonna, Sean Price, Big Lou, Strong Arm Steady, Jay Arch, Cuban Link, Skyzoo, & Sha Stimuli (US) as well as UK heavyweights Poisonous Poets, Sway, Baby Blue, Stylah, Yungun, Doc Brown, Skinnyman, Lowkey and Durrty Goodz.

Snips has put out several well received mixtapes including "All Elements Vol 9 and 10 with J-Ronin, hosted by Joell Ortiz and Skyzoo (respectively) along with several artist mixtapes for the likes of Math Hoffa, Poison Pen, Duo Live, Liason, Shabaam Sahdeeq and COL.

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http://twitter.com/djsnips
http://www.djsnips.bandcamp.com/

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Check the Facebook event here.

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Also this Saturday from 4-6pm we will be broadcasting the 'Droppin' Science Show' podcast, LIVE from Upper Playground Store, 31 Kingly St. in central London, so come hang out with us or watch live on:
http://www.sensei.fm/

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Skillz the DJ Game Released on Ipad this Thursday 08.09.11!

2011-09-07T16:05:00.007+01:00

This thursday Skillz the Dj Game will finally be available to buy for Ipad users! Me & my brother DJ Daredevil have been working on the soundtrack for a couple of years now for the Hong-Kong based production company Playpen Studios, creating specially re-edited & cut-up versions of tracks from the likes of Stones Throw Records, Ministry of Sound, Ninja Tune, Hospital Records & Om Records. I've been playing a pre-release version of the game for sometime now & I can tell you it's a whole lot of fun, the control system is extremely intuitive, & a lot closer to the real thing than previous dj rhythm games!

A whole heap of videos have been released from various sources, I've posted up a few of my favourite ones I worked on below, check 'em out!

Skillz: Hands-On Video - Hospital Megamix (Hard) from Playpen Studios on Vimeo.

Skillz: Hands-On Video - Bad Mind People (Hard) from Playpen Studios on Vimeo.

Skillz Hands On Video: What's On Your Mind? (Hard) from Playpen Studios on Vimeo.

Droppin’ Science Radio LIVE from Upper Playground Store, London

2011-09-02T17:10:00.004+01:00

We are extremely excited to announce that the Droppin’ Science Radio studio has moved and found a new home at the Upper Playground store by Carnaby Street in central London. This means that as well as being able to tune in live via http://www.Sensei.fm/ on the first Saturday of each month 4pm-6pm you can also come join the party live in store too!

The show will continue to be archived on Mixcloud and you can still subscribe via iTunes too. Click here for more info:
http://www.droppinscience.co.uk/radio

First one kicks off this Saturday, in association with 31 Brand… come join us, and follow the party to Vibe Bar after where we welcome special guest DJ Swerve (Kiss100) back to the wheels of steel!

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Don’t sleep!

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Droppin’ Science w/ DJ Swerve – This Saturday at Vibe Bar

2011-09-02T17:02:00.003+01:00

After a short summer break Droppin' Science is back at the Vibe Bar this Saturday, where we gladly welcome the return of DJ Swerve (Kiss FM) on the 1s & 2s.

Swerve straight killed it for us last october, and we expect nothing less this time around! His long-running hip hop and R&B show on Kiss FM goes out weeknights Monday to Thursday 10pm-12am to much critical acclaim including the 2010 Urban Music Award for best radio show. Swerve also scooped the 2009 UMA award for best dj & has just been nominated in both categories this year! Come down to find out why..

Swerve has also made major waves on the grime scene recently, producing the massive anthems ‘Street Fighter Riddim‘ by D Double E, & P Money's 'Ho Riddim'.

Swerve will be joined by Droppin’ Science residents Matman (DMC Champ), Nickname (55DSL) & Daredevil (DMC Champ).

Don’t miss out on what is set to be yet another legendary night out!

Click here for the facebook event page

Swerve’s website:
http://www.djswerve.com/

Also this Saturday from 4-6pm you can check us out recording our increasingly popular 'Droppin' Science Show' podcast, for the first time we will be broadcasting LIVE from the Upper Playground store in central London, so come hang out with us or watch live on:
http://www.sensei.fm/

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DJ Matman - Droppin Science Show August 2011 [stream/download]

2011-08-10T22:58:00.004+01:00

New show online now! I'm on the decks for another 2 hours of the freshest underground Hip Hop around, this time joined by guests Rebs & Druskillz. Recorded live on Sensei.fm on 06.08.11.

Download Here.

Droppin' Science Show August 2011 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Tracklist:

01. Screw - SunSet blv
02. Common ft. Nas - Ghetto Dreams - ft NAS
03. Actual Proof - Time
04. 80 Blocks From Tiffany's - Booming System f. Rapper Big Pooh
05. Doomstarks (MF Doom & Ghostface Killah) - Victory Laps (Madvillainz Remix)
06. Doomstarks (MF Doom & Ghostface Killah) - Victory Laps (OG version)
07. Wu-Tang Clan - Meteor Hammer (feat. Ghostface, Action Bronson and Termanology)
08. Co$$ - Trickery
09. Kashmere - The Corporation feat. Jehst & Micall Parknsun (Evil Ed Remix)
10. SABeats - Back in the days
11. Sareem Poems - She So (prod. Oddisee)
12. Black Milk - Royal Mega
13. The Black Opera - Sleep Tight
14. Pete Rock And Smif-N-Wessun - Monumental Ft. Tyler Woods And Pete Rock
15. Royce Da 5'9" - Where My Money
16. Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown - Tell Me
17. Willie Evans Jr - Dumbtron feat. Paten Locke
18. Vakill - Appetite to Kill
19. Mark de Clive-Lowe - Hooligan feat. nia andrews
20. Lewis Parker - Great Adventures feat. Planet Asia, EastKoast, Tah-Born
21. Consequence - Crying Broke f. Rapper Big Pooh & Elzhi
22. SABeats - Fresh Daily- Video Gamin' (SABeats Remix)
23. Ta Ku - Zine High
24. The Cool Kids - Rush Hour Traffic
25. Thoth - Galaxy in Thoth Major (beat by Flying Lotus)
26. Pusha T feat. Tyler, The Creator - Trouble On My Mind
27. Median & 9th Wonder - The Sender
28.Thievery Corporation ft. Mr Lif - Culture of Fear
29. Jay-z - Public Service Announcement (Paul Nice Remix)
30. K-Def - Times Change
31. Trek Life - Get In Touch feat. Richard Wright & Belvi (The Oddisee Mix)
32. One Be Lo - Bassline
33. Roc Marciano - Jaws
34. Gangrene - Papercuts
35. Showbiz & A.G. - Suspended Animation
36. SLAINE - Offensive Lines ft. Action Bronson & Ill Bill
37. The James Taylor Quartet - Don't Mess With Mr. T
38. Chima Anya - DMWMT (Drunken Rant Pt II)
39. Coughee Brothaz - A Pair Of Lips
40. X.O. - Don_t_Stop
41. Om Unit vs Kromestar
42. DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Notorious
43. Rebs - HIPtronica
44. The Black Opera - Gods Camera

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Recorded on SenseiFM 06.08.11, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Ta-Ku X Ruler - She Said [Free mix download]

2011-08-09T01:06:00.002+01:00

SHE SAID (Ta-ku x Ruler) by Ta-ku

Regular listeners of the Droppin' Science Show will know that barely a month goes by where we don't drop at least one production from Ta-ku - one of our favourite producers right now churning out dope beats at a crazy rate. Here's a mix of them he's put together himself, check it!

RULER present : "SHE SAID"

40 minute mix of exclusive beats by Ta-ku to celebrate the drop of their winter line : http://rulermelbourne.bigcartel.com/

ALT DOWNLOAD HERE : http://www.mediafire.com/?7b767tonmb87ms6

Catch me spinning at the Relentless Boardmasters Festival in Newquay this weekend!

2011-08-08T14:28:00.013+01:00

This is gonna be a big one! catch me at the Desperados Dome this friday & saturday with the FBBB crew at Europe's largest Surf, Skate & Music festival. I'll be djing all kinds of madness around 2-3 hours each day, spread out over a few sets. I'll also be joined in the dome by beatboxers Duke, live hip hop band True Ingredients, hip hop legends Rodney P & Skitz, & djs Ch!co & X-Kutz. A few weeks back we all rocked the shit out of Parklife Weekender festival in Manchester - check the tour video below made by True Ingredients for a taste - you can watch me getting busy on the wheels of death at the 4:43 mark:

Full line up for Relentless Boardmasters festival:

My Facebook Page

2011-08-01T13:49:00.009+01:00

I held off on this for a while, but after discovering a 'dj matman' page that I had no control over, I had to get myself an official facebook page, now all I need is for you to 'like' me, so get clicking people!

DJ Druskillz - Classic Future Funk Mixtape (Lazers & FX by DJ Matman)

2011-07-19T14:42:00.007+01:00

Dj Druskillz - Classic Future Funk - Mixtape by Druskillz

My boy DJ Druskillz (www.soundcloud.com/druskillz) goes IN on this dope mix - he got me to spice it up a little with my signature lazers & fx! check him out rocking this style at soundwave festival in Croatia this summer.

Tracklist:

1. Lady Luck (Débruit's Suave Remix) – Jamie Woon
2. Long Distance – Onra ft Olivier Daysoul
3. Twilight Fades - Royalty (Cheska & Yorke)
4. Come on outside – Dâm Funk
5. Glamour – Oddisee
6. 149 Dalston Airline – Débruit
7. Crystal Lite – James Pants ft Deon Davis
8. She's Acid – FunkinEven
9. Love me like this – Floating Points
10. Need your Lovin' – Tensnake
11. Freedomcry – Isaac Aesili
12. Wonderfunk – Jeeks
13. Fudge Boogie – Linkwood
14. No parking on the dancefloor – Midnight Star
15. It goes through your head (Dâm Funk Clubdub) – Nite Jewel
16. Haterade (Mista Men Remix) – Gucci Mane
17. Dancing – Omar & Zed Bias
18. Natty – DVA
19. Dreams (Original Afronaught Mix) – Alison David

Roy Ayers & Pete Rock + DJ Matman @ Jazz Cafe

2011-07-18T12:30:00.008+01:00

The two legends unite! this should be a great show, I will be djing before & after Roy & Pete on the opening night, if your in London I'd advise you not to miss out on this one!

Check out the Facebook event for more info here.

This Saturday! Classic Material - 1995 hip hop with Djs Matman & Daredevil

2011-07-11T10:00:00.006+01:00

This Saturday July 16th me & my brother DJ Daredevil will be mixing nothing but hip hop from 1995 at Classic Material, alongside residents Chris Read & Nickname. 1995 was a great year for hip hop, this should be an ill night!

For more info check the facebook event here

Droppin' Science Show July 2011 [Stream/Download]

2011-07-08T01:16:00.004+01:00

Were back again with another 2 hours of the freshest hip hop around! Mixed by Droppin' Science Djs Matman & Nickname

Droppin' Science Show July 2011 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Click here to download directly.

Tracklist:

01. Wizard Featuring Kosyne - Fresh Prince Nod
02. Nas - Nasty
03. Royce Da 5' 9"- Second Place
04. Pete Rock And Smif-N-Wessun - Top Of The World
05. Oddisee - Al Mawrada
06. Big Pun feat. Fat Joe - Twinz (X-Kutz Remix)
07. DJ JS-1 Feat. Lil' Fame, Joell Ortiz & Freddie Foxxx - Reppin' NY (DJ Premier Mix)
08. Random Axe feat. Fatt Father - Shirley C
09. Jehst - Killer Instinct
10. Union ft. Elzhi - Wings
11. Camp Lo - Tall Glasses (Prod Smoking Apples)
12. Wizard - I'm A Fool
13. Strong Arm Steady - L O V E (Prod. Nottz)
14. Jesse Abraham ft. Blu - Words Past The Margin
15. Action Bronson - Beautiful Music
16. Young RJ ft. Posdnuos Baatin & ViceVerse - People
17. Wu-Tang [Ghostface, Sean Price & Trife] - Laced Cheeba
18. The Latch-Key Kidz feat. AZ & Cormega - Murda On The Daily
19. Chief - Anyway
20. Dead prez - Dead Man's Shoes (Jah Army Riddim)
21. Curren$y & Alchemist - Smoke Break
22. Apathy - Check To Check (Prod. by Evidence)
23. P.u.d.g.e. Reign Dancing With The Stars (scratch break)
24. Maffew Ragazino - Yowzers!
25. Random Axe feat. Roc Marciano - Chewbacca
26. Leaf Dog feat. Verb T - Time And A Place
27. Wizard - June (Featuring Pete Cannon)
28. Madlib & Frankt Nitt - Stageridin'
29. Kendrick Lamar - Hol' Up
30. Has-Lo & Zilla Rocca - Forever Freestyle
31. Question - Bows
32. Ta-Ku - Sylvia
33. Neek The Exotic & Large Professor - Still On The Hustle
34. Has-Lo - Forgotten Styles
35. Freddie Joachim - L & H
36. Oddisee - I'm From PG
37. Shaheed, Angelina King - Beautiful Black Ethiopian Skin
38. Jaafar - Everytime (Electric Soul Remix)
39. Question - Cabbage Row
40. Fresh Daily - Feel M E
41. Oddisee - The Supplier
42. Freddie Joachim - My Heaven
43. Paul White & Guilty Simpson - Trust

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Recorded on SenseiFM 02.07.11, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Droppin’ Science w/ DJ X-Kutz – 02.07.11 [Photos]

2011-07-08T01:09:00.001+01:00

Thanks to everyone that passed through Droppin' Science for our late licence on Saturday night. The vibe was heavy all night long, big shout to everyone that partied til 3am!

This month's special guest DJ X-Kutz rocked it.

Special thanks to Garf for the photos as always! Here's a few below, but see the full set and get tagging on Facebook here.

Droppin’ Science w/ DJ X-Kutz 2nd July 2011 @ Vibe Bar

2011-06-22T00:50:00.002+01:00

This July we gladly welcome back special guest Dj X-Kutz to the Vibe Bar, who straight killed it for us last year! One of the most underrated djs around, X-Kutz is a beast on the turntables, combining razor sharp scratch skills with flawless track selection & crowd rocking ability, the man is on fire right now, don’t sleep!

Alongside X-Kutz we have the sickest resident dj lineup around in the form of DJs Matman (DMC Champ), Nickname (55DSL/Classic Material) & Daredevil (DMC/ITF champ) aka the Three Kings!!

Earlier in the day you can catch us live on www.sensei.fm between 4-6pm, recording our podcast ‘The Droppin’ Science Show’ – this has been seriously blowing up recently with thousands of hits & downloads worldwide and positive feedback aplenty, tune in live to find out why, and check out our past shows here:
www.droppinscience.co.uk/radio

Check out X-Kutz’ sick remix of the classic Big Pun track ‘Twinz’ featuring Fat Joe:

Don’t sleep on East London’s liveliest Hip Hop party, every 1st Saturday of the month at the Vibe Bar, Brick Lane, 8-1

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Skillz The DJ Game: Coming Soon!

2011-06-08T12:41:00.010+01:00

Skillz: The DJ Game Teaser Trailer from Playpen Studios on Vimeo.

I've had to be quiet about this for a long time now! but finally I can announce that Skillz the dj game will arrive soon for ipad & android tablets, created by Playpen Studios.

I worked as Music Director on this project, & remixed most of the tracks on there alongside my brother Dj Daredevil -there's some great music involved! I will reveal more when I can, for now check out the trailer featuring a remix I made of Redlight's massive club track 'Stupid I put together' - and check out the soundcloud player below for a sneak preview of the first round of tracks.

Skillz: The DJ Game OST Sampler (Round 1) by Skillz: The DJ Game

Droppin' Science ft. Mr Thing this Saturday June 4th @ Vibe Bar

2011-05-31T00:09:00.007+01:00

Droppin' Science back this June with another heavyweight line-up including extra special guest, and extended family member DJ MR THING.

::MR THING::

...This man needs no introduction... he's guaranteed to completely smash it in a way that only he can with his profound ability to select the perfect party bangers.

Don’t sleep on East London’s liveliest Hip Hop party, every 1st saturday of the month.

Check out the Facebook event HERE

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This Friday - catch me spinning at Deathwish Disco @ 93 feet east, London

2011-05-19T23:31:00.007+01:00

Calling all my London peeps! If you're around then come down to 93 Feet East (Brick Lane, Shoreditch) for a FREE night out this Friday! I'll be headlining the 2nd room around 11.30pm-1am - music policy is wide open so expect an eclectic party set.

For more info check the facebook event HERE.

Droppin’ Science Show May 2011

2011-05-12T18:43:00.000+01:00

Posted by Matman

On this month's show I dropped a whole heap of ultra-fresh hip hop & beats for your listening pleasure! 2 whole hours of freshness, enjoy!

Click here to download directly.

Recorded on SenseiFM 07.05.11, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Droppin' Science Show May 2011 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Tracklist:

01. Ta-ku – Great Start
02. Elzhi – Halftime
03. Jehst – Starting Over
04. J Rawls ft. Diamond D, Oh No, & Kev Brown – Best Producer On The Mic
05. Boaz – Do It For Ya
06. DJ JS-1 Feat. KRS-One & Rahzel – Boom Slap
07. Willie Evans Jr. – Forced Grin
08. Frank Nitt Featuring Problem – Go Girl
09. Fresh Daily – Good Dude feat. Cocoa Sarai
10. Edo G – Fastlane (prod. by DJ Premier)
11. MED & J-rocc – Superman
12. Mobb Deep – Must Go Hard
13. Ray West & A.G feat. Roc Marciano – Move Back
14. Stac – All Or Nothing (Kidkanevil Remix)
15. Camp Lo – Boogie Kids
16. Brother Ali & Jake One – What I Do to You
17. Sir Michael Rocks – Bring It Back
18. Beastie Boys – Make Some Noise
19. Duke Dumont – Hipgnosis
20. Jack Flash & Wizard – SteamRolling
21. Random Axe (Sean Price, Black Milk & Guilty Simpson) – The Hex
22. MED ft. Blu – This Is Your Life
23. Action Bronson – Consensual Rape
24. Termanology ft. Sean Price & Ghetto – Another_Level
25. Ta-ku – Nine To Five
26. Curren$y & Alchemist – Full Metal
27. Tabi Bonney x Ski Beatz
28. Elzhi – Detroit State Of Mind
29. Oddisee & Dunc DTMD – Different Now
30. OC – Who Run It(Damu The Fudgemunk RUFF REMIX)
31. The Boulevard Connection – Haagen Daz (Instrumental)
32. Clear Soul Forces – We Got You Open
33. Catch Lungs feat. eLZhi and Guilty Simpson – Hello Neighbors (Moving In)
34. Dr Syntax – FUCK YOU MAN!
35. Fresh Daily – Say Yes
36. Madlib & Frank Nitt ft. MED – What Can U Tell Me
37. Nesby Phips (feat. Curren$y & Stalley) – Magic
38. Kazi – Tha Unstoppable
39. Proof & J Dilla- The Fizzo
40. Jakk Frost & Tony Touch – HipHop Iz Bakk
41. Focus feat. Phonte – UH!
42. Raekwon – Butter Knives
43. MONO x MONKEY feat. Guilty Simpson – Got That (Bounce)
44. Young Montana? – Sacre Cool

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Prose (Steady & Efeks) - 'For The Love/ What's Love?' (Official Music Video HD)

2011-05-09T08:49:00.005+01:00

Check out my peeps Prose aka Steady & Efeks in their new double a-side video 'For the love/What's Love' taken from the future classic album 'Force of Habit' - There's also a couple of tracks on there featuring myself on the cuts, check out 'More Than Before' below featuring Philadelphia's Killer Rellik & Side Effect, I'm pretty happy with how my all-scratched chorus turned out!

More Than Before Ft. Killer Rellik & Side Effect by Prose (Steady & Efeks)

Double A side single'For the Love/What's Love' available on iTunes & bandcamp

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Produced by Steady for BBP/ Monomania Music

Graphics by BigTim for MDTD/ BBP

Video by Rob Bradley for Bradley Drawn Pictures

Boom Bap Professionals (BBPF03)

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Droppin' Science w/ Chris Read - This Saturday @ Vibe Bar, 8-3!

2011-05-05T23:01:00.001+01:00

Droppin' Science is back this May 7th & this time we've been granted a late license, so we'll be rockin' with you til 3am! Expect a block party style mix of hip-hop, funk & disco breaks & a few surprises. This time around residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil will be joined by our special guest dj Chris Read (Music of Substance/BBE), who returns after smashing it for us back in April last year.

Chris, a collector of hip hop, funk, soul boogie and related beats and jazz based music since the late eighties came to prominence as a club DJ through his involvement in Substance (one of the UK's largest and longest running hip hop and funk nights) and his 2 year spell as mix DJ on BBC Radio 1Xtra. In recent years his steady output of high profile mix albums has allowed Chris to DJ around the globe. However, it is Chris's broad musical taste and knowledge and ability to throw the unexpected into the mis that have sealed his reputation as a popular club DJ. A resident at london's popular clubnights Classic Material & So Much Soul, Chris has recently joined acclaimed record label BBE's roster as a compiler & mix DJ.

Don’t sleep on East London’s liveliest Hip Hop party, every 1st saturday of the month.

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'Everywhere + Nowhere' Film Review

2011-05-05T22:56:00.002+01:00

It's not often you see a film in which the main character is a dj, one of my favourite hiphop-related movies Juice comes to mind, but that was way back in '92!

Everywhere & Nowhere is a new british film from 'Kidulthood' director Menhaj Huda starring relative newcomer James Floyd. Before shooting the movie James did his research by hanging out with myself & the Droppin' Science crew, joining us on our podcast, taking notes at our night at vibe bar & getting a few dj lessons at our homes. We attended the premier this week & can report that he did a great job in the lead role, as did the rest of the excellent cast!

The verdict? an entertaining film with a dope soundtrack that deals with the pressures of a young British-Asian torn between his family traditions, his friends and his love for djing - we recommend you go check it out asap, it opens in cinemas this friday, check www.everywhereandnowheremovie.com to watch the trailer.

This Easter Sunday! Catch me spinning alongside Ch!co & Jim Sharp @ Lockside Lounge, Camden

2011-04-19T22:54:00.003+01:00

For all you London dwellers out there, this Easter Sunday come have a drink or two with me at the Lockside Lounge in Camden, where I'll be spinning an eclectic mix of summer vibes from 4pm - hopefully outside in the courtyard if the good weather holds out! Also on the decks you can catch djs Ch!co & Jim Sharp playing a mix of funk, soul, disco, hip hop & house til the early hours of the morning, don't miss out!

Dj's Matman & Nickname - Droppin’ Science Show April 2011

2011-04-07T02:44:00.009+01:00

This month myself & dj Nickname tore up the decks to bring you over 2 hours of the finest in ultra-fresh underground hip hop, along with a few rarities, obscure remixes & forgotten gems.

Droppin' Science Show April 2011 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Click here to download directly

Recorded LIVE on sensei.fm 02.04.11

Tracklist:

01. Knyt - Wednesday Night (Intro)
02. Wizard Feat. Kal Sereousz - Can't Stop Me (Remix)
03. Camp Lo & Pete Rock - Mic Check
04. Beneficence feat. Roc Marciano - Monetary Policy
05. DJ Solo ft. J-Live - Parts Unknown
06. Ta-Ku feat. Chief - Bonus
07. Pete Cannon, Nutso, Torae, Punchline, & Panchi Of Nyg'z - Street Corner
08. Cookin Soul x Trademark Skydiver x Young Roddy x Curren$y - Jet Set
09. Lee Bannon ft. Planet Asia - Weakness
10. Dela feat. Blu- WhatUWanna (Remix)
11. MONO x MONKEY - Mo-Mentous
12. Action Bronson - Barry Horowitz
13. Onyx - Classic Terror
14. Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz - Eye is the King
15. Sean Price Feat. Roc Marciano - How the Gods Chill (Remix)
16. Focus ft. Rapper Pooh & Chaundon - Idols & Role Models (Perspective #2)
17. DJ Solo - Intervention (Instrumental)
18. Talib Kweli - Wait for You feat. Kendra Ross
19. A.Dd+ - The Everyday
20. Lil B feat. Jean Grae & Phonte - Bass For Your Face (prod. 9th Wonder)
21. L'Orange - Goodbye
22. Jay Dee ft. Frank n Dank - Pause (Nodzilla Remix 5)
23. Maverick - Adrenaline Rush Hour
24. Pep Love feat. Cold Showda & LB Select - We Pull Rank
25. M-Phazes - Raise It Up For Dilla
26. Kyle Rapps Feat. KRS One - Rent Rmx
27. Dela feat. Kemizt - I Will
28. Ta-Ku - Nikki
29. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Take You There Tomcat Beats Remix
30. Deonis feat. Myone (of Strange Fruit Project) - We All Need Love
31. Apollo Brown ft. Has-Lo - Heirlooms
32. The Creators - No Love (Instrumental)
33. L.G. - F.R.E.E.
34. Operation Radification (AKA NYGZ) - Tray Pound God
35. Mike Zoot feat. Mos Def, Consequence & Talib Kweli - High Drama Pt.3 (The Search for Pt.2)
36. Al' Tariq - Spectacular
37. The Giant (A.G. & Greyboy) - Hold Mines
38. De La Soul - Stakes is High (DJ Spinna remix instrumental)
39. A Tribe Called Quest - Face
40. Redman ft. Nate Dogg - Merry Jane
41. The Emotions - Rejoice
42. 213 - Gotta Find a Way
43. DaM-FunK - Monster Jam (DaM-FunK Re-Freak 4 Kool Herc)
44. Dabrye ft. Mf Doom - Air (fLako & Robot Koch Remix)
45. KRS One - Step Into A World (Vinyl Reanimators Remix)
46. Camp Lo ft. Styles P - OnSmash (Trackstar x Pete Rock Blend)
47. EPMD - Give The People (Remix).mp3
48. Farma G, Dr Syntax & Orifice Vulgatron - Show Man Shit
49. MONO x MONKEY - Inline (Outro)

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Recorded on SenseiFM 02.04.11, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Droppin’ Science w/ Sarah Love @ Vibe Bar, 02.04.11

2011-03-25T17:36:00.001Z

Droppin' Science is back once again to spruce up your spring this April, & were proud to welcome our extra special guest DJ Sarah Love to tear it up for you!

Renowned for dropping heavy hip hop sets all over the globe, Sarah's vast credentials include presenting on MTV, hosting & mixing the exceptionally dope 'hip hop m1x show' on BBC 1xtra, being the first female to receive a MOBO award nomination, & much more - a seriously talented dj, Sarah's skills on the 1s & 2s speak for themselves.

Droppin' Science super-heavyweight resident djs Matman, Nickname & Daredevil will also be helming the decks to ensure the dancefloor stays rammed all night long!

Join the Facebook Event here.

Droppin' Science Show - March 2011 [Stream/Download]

2011-03-14T16:59:00.004Z

Listen back to March's installment of the Droppin' Science Radio show.

Droppin' Science Show March 2011 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Tracklist:

01. Hamilton Bohannon - It's Time For Peace
02. Pete Rock - Flyin'
03. Raekwon Ft. Method Man And Raheem DeVaughn - From The Hills
04. Che Grand feat. Von Pea - Let Off Another Round (Brown)
05. Super Dertie ft. Dee - Moonlight
06. Planet Asia & Madlib - Boil Makers
07. Malcolm & Martin - Paul Revere 2011
08. King Mez x Khrysis Ft. Thee Tom Hardy x Sean Boog - From The South
09. Vinyl Reanimators - Stressed Out Remix (Instrumental)
10. Koncept & Tranzformer - High
11. Sir Michael Rocks ft. Smoke DZA - BatPhone (rmx)
12. Wizard Ft. Ramson Badbonez - Big Step
13. Pharoahe Monch ft. Styles P & Phonte- Black Hand Side
14. Strong Arm Steady - Chiba Chiba Pt. 2
15. YNG ft. QuESt - Miami
16. Reks - Thin Line
17. Eric Lau - Low On The Treble
18. Talib Kweli ft. Sean Price - Palookas
19. Kokayi feat. Substantial - RoxTar Remix
20. The Cool Kids - Bundle Up
21. Olivier Daysoul - Finer Things In Life
22. Brown Study (Boog Brown & Apollo Brown) ft. Poodie The Byz - My Love
23. Mr. Sobers aka Maestro Montana - I'm Hot
24. Apollo Brown - Never In a Million Years
25. Roux Spana - Timeless
26. Kyle Rapps - LazyDayzeMIXrealest
27. Rah Digga -Check Me Boo (9th Wonder Still Checkin' Remix)
28. J Period ft. Black Thought, Rakim & John Legend - In the Ghetto (Wake Up!)
29. J*DaveY - Quicksand
30. Roux Spana - Tell Me
31. 2u4u - Mar Mar Variation
32. Eric Lau - In The Air
33. L'Orange - Nothing At All
34. Heltah Skeltah - Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka instrumental
35. Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy - Nuthin' Less
36. Curren$y ft. Sir Michael Rocks & Tabi Bonney - Fly Out
37. Blu - Amnesia (Original)
38. Task Force - The Final Countdown
39. Havoc - Back on my bullshit
40. Apathy & DJ Premier - Most Murdurous Music Freestyle
41. Fresh Daily ft. Nicholas Ryan Gant - 2nd Hand High
42. Sir Michael Rocks- Coochie Crook
43. Nutso & Pete Cannon feat. F.T. - Rock Out
44. Skuff - Gas Drawls
45. Stik Figa & D/WIL - It's Complicated
46. Homebase NYC Ft. BLU, Freddie Gibbs, Homeboy Sandman -In
47. Jansport J - Talk To Me

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Recorded on SenseiFM 05.02.11, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Droppin' Science w/ KidKanevil 05.03.11

2011-02-27T13:04:00.001Z

After killing it at Droppin' Science with us back last June, were happy to welcome back First Word record's Producer/Dj extraordinaire KidKanevil.

Hailing from Tokyorkshire, DJ/Producer Kidkanevil first came to prominence with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Problems & Solutions’ back in 2007, and has since gone from strength to strength. His lively dj sets often span many genres, from hip hop to reggae to dubstep to old school jungle/dnb, with plenty of lazers thrown in for good measure!

Now three albums deep, his latest LP ‘Basho Basho’ was released earlier last year to great critical acclaim, & followed up by a remixed version featuring some of the most talented producers out there today.

Kidk is also an integral part of the group 'Stateless' who's critically acclaimed album has just dropped on Ninja Tune records!

Earlier this year he also dropped a free 7-track EP titled 'freebeeatsnbleeps' - we recommend you go download that now if you haven't already, get it at kidkanevil.bandcamp.com

“By far one of the UK’s most original producers.” – Hip Hop Connection

“5/5″ – DJ magazine

“Something truly memorable.” – URB

“Hip-hop genius.” – ATM

“A sonic visionary.” – iDJ

“Basho Basho deserves to put kidkanevil right up there with Flying Lotus.” – Knowledge Magazine

“Thunderous…a vivid display of dexterous beat construction and cultural experimentation. An incredible amount of character bubbles at the surface of evey track.” – okayplayer

“Sparse constellations of lethally-sharpened drum sounds flying around the listener act as a single structure of seemingly impossible strength.” – Wire Magazine

As always your Droppin’ Science heavyweight residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil will also be on-hand to tear up the dance!

Don’t sleep on East London’s liveliest Hip Hop party, every first Saturday of the month @ Vibe Bar, 91-95 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL

Click 'attend' on the facebook event here

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Krunch @ The Albany, London 2-4th March, & The Drum, Birmingham 11-12th March

2011-02-23T17:07:00.010Z

After gaining incredible reviews at the National Arts Festival in South Africa last year, the Talawa theatre production Krunch is back again for a series of shows in London & Birmingham. Throughout the entire performance I will be providing the acclaimed soundtrack live on stage via a pair of turntables & my laptop.

The show is amazing & I'm proud to be a part of it, don't miss out! Book your tickets for the London show @ the Albany (2nd-4th March) here, or click here for shows at the Drum in Birmingham (March 11th-12th).

Fatback 'I Found Lovin' Routine [Video]

2011-02-22T02:32:00.004Z

I made a quick video of me cutting up this 80s soul classic, as featured on my mixtape 'The Midas Touch' - grab the full mix here.

DJ Matman x Aum Brand Clothing - The Midas Touch [Stream/Download]

2011-02-14T11:42:00.002Z

Aum Brand Clothing & DMC Champ Dj Matman Present..'The Midas Touch' - A fast-paced mix of 80's Soul, Funk & Boogie, blending classics & forgotten gems.

The Midas Touch by Dj Matman on Mixcloud

Listen via the widget above or right click & save here to download & keep.
To keep up with future releases, click the link below to subscribe to my podcast on itunes:

Tracklist:

01. The Midas Touch Ca$h Flow Intro
02. Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
03. Five Star- Let Me Be The One
04. Lakeside - Your Love Is On The One
05. Lillo Thomas - Sexy Girl
06. Danté - Freak In Me
07. Fat Larry's Band - Act Like You Know
08. Club Nouveau - Why You Treat Me So Bad
09. One Way - Cutie Pie
10. Fatback - I Found Lovin'
11. Mac Band - Roses Are Red
12. Rene & Angela - I'll Be Good
13. Loose Ends - Gonna Make You Mine
14. Zapp & Roger - Heartbreaker
15. Mass Production - Come Get Some Of This
16. Dayton - Out Tonight (Frankie Rodriquez Nighty Club Mix)
17. Toshiki Kadomatsu - Step Into The Light
18. Cameo - Single Life
19. Midnight Star - Midas Touch
20. D-Train - Keep On
21. Unlimited Touch - Searching To Find The One
22. Aleem - Get Loose
23. Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
24. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String
25. Cheryl Lynn - Encore

R.I.P. Fresh Cuts Radio

2011-02-14T11:40:00.000Z

It's official! After hosting & mixing my podcast 'Fresh Cuts Radio' every month for close to 2 years, I've put the series on hold for the foreseeable future.

My reasons? well since last summer I've been putting out the monthly Droppin' Science Show with fellow Droppin' Science members Nickname & Daredevil. It seemed a bit silly curating enough good new hip hop releases for both shows, so now you can simply subscribe to the droppin' science show to hear the cream of the latest hip hop, check here for more info.

I've managed to clock over 4500 subscribers to the show since April '09, so it's been a good run, all the shows are archived for you to listen to or download on my podomatic page.

I now have more time on my hands to create mixtapes of more diverse genres, I have love for all good music & when I'm spinning in clubs I play a wide variety of styles, & want to reflect that in my output. I will now use my existing podcast to regularly drop the listeners a more varied selection of mixes of different genres & themes, which brings me neatly to my next post...

Subscribe to my podcast via itunes here.
Subscribe to the Droppin' Science Show here.

Droppin’ Science w/ Paul White Photos – 05.02.11

2011-02-14T10:38:00.000Z

Photos are now up from our last, particularly epic Droppin' Science party.

If you were there, then bigup yourself, if you weren't, then you missed what must have been our busiest most lively party yet, featuring a killer beats set from Paul White.

A couple of shots from the night are below, and you can check the whole set & tag yourselves on Facebook here.

Djs Matman & Nickname - Droppin' Science Show February 2011

2011-02-09T13:00:00.001Z

Droppin' Science Show February 2011 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Me & Nickname hit the decks once again for our show recorded live on www.sensei.fm, bringing you close to 2 hours of fresh hip hop, breaks, lost classics, new beats & a dose of Dilla. Click the widget above to stream or check below for links to download or subscribe via itunes.

Tracklist:

01. Freddie Joachim - Saturn
02. Pharoahe Monch feat. Showtyme & Dj Boogieblind - Clap
03. Talib Kweli - Gutter Rainbows
04. Sonnyjim & Sleaze - What Up Now
05. Bilal - The Dollar (Black Milk Remix)
06. Slaughterhouse - Sun Doobie
07. Kidz In The Hall - So Amzin'
08. Reks & DJ Premier - 25th Hour
09. Bishop Lamont ft. Nate Dogg & SonReal - I'm Faded
10. Jaylib - Louder (Blast Your Radio Theme)
11. Johnny Thunder - I'm Alive
12. Ghostface Killah Ft. Black Thought - In Tha Park
13. D.J. Quik ft. Gift Reynolds - Luv of My Life
14. Taku - Rap to People
15. Homeboy Sandman - 72 Bars for Chosenberg
16. Kyle Rapps - Hard Knock Children Feat. Joell Ortiz
17. Dumhi - The Knife Remix w/ Sean P, Burke the Jurke, Reef the Lost Cauze
18. Malcolm & Martin - Ka$h
19. Das Racist - Swate
20. Rah Digga - Solidified (rmx)
21. Andrea Triana - Tea Leaf Dancers (Eliphino Remix)
22. Halo - 2Ways (Not A Damn Thing)
23. Rewds Adams - Hurt
24. Consequence - Money Talk
25. Taku - Dime Piece
26. Blackrock - Yeah, Yeah
27. Black Milk - Deadly Medley (Clean) (feat. Royce Da 5'9 & Elzhi)
28. Churchill - Here We Are
29. Statik Selektah and Termanology - Thugathon 2010 Ft. M.O.P.
30. Camp Lo - Coolie high paradise remix
31. Phife Dog - If Men Are Dogs
32. De La Soul - The Bizness (Vinyl Reanimators Remix)
33. Big L - School Daze
34. Das EFX - Microphone Master (Sewa / 41 St. Side Remix) (ft. Mobb Deep)
35. Camp Lo ft. Jungle Brown - Luchini (Brinks Remix)
36. DJ Format feat. Sureshot - Dope Pusher
37. Little Indian - One Little Indian (Jaydee's Hit Remix)
38. Eastern Conference Allstars - Fuck Soundcheck
39. Que-D - Kilo
40. J Sands - From Da North to Da East
41. Jaydee - Pause
42. The Roots - Make Em NV
43. Guilty Simpson - What To Do (Oh No Remix)
44. J Dilla feat. Dwele- Dime Piece (Remix)
45. Slum Village - The Look Of Love (9th Wonder Remix)

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Recorded on SenseiFM 05.02.11, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Quasimoto - Tomorrow Never Knows (Unofficial Video)

2011-02-07T21:14:00.000Z

I randomly stumbled across this video, it seems to have very few hits but is a nice job, I love this track.

Skip the ad by clicking the 'x' in the corner.

J-Dilla - Still Shining Documentary

2011-02-07T18:15:00.000Z

Here’s a real dope documentary on the late Dilla by Brian “B.Kyle” Atkins, much of which was shot on the day of his funeral back in ’06. Still Shining features commentary from Ma Dukes Yancey and a whole string of Dilla friends, and collaborators on the man, his music and his legacy.

Here’s a breakdown of the various segments:

(2:55) – Work Ethic Starts In The Basement
(7:35) – What To Listen For in A Dilla Beat
(9:10) – J.Dilla’s Range As A Producer. The King of Reinvention
(12:16) – Going Beyond His Influences
(14:39) – The Dilla Approach To Production
(20:21) – Jay The Producer vs Jay The MC
(26:08) – The Personal Side of J.Dilla
(29:04) – A Soldier Unstoppable!
(32:05) – Venturing Out. (as explained by Phat Kat)
(33:59) – Heading Home… Job Well Done.
(34:48) – We Salute You.

The Droppin' Science Show January 2011 ft. Djs Matman & Druskillz

2011-01-21T00:43:00.000Z

Droppin' Science Show January 2011 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Back with another mix of ultra-fresh hip hop, me & my guest dj Druskillz go in with nothing but ultra fresh hip hop tracks for 2011! If you've been checking out my fresh cuts radio shows you'll know what to expect..

Tracklist:

01. Xperiment - Bouillon Blast
02. Saigon - The Greatest Story Never Told (Prod. by Just Blaze) 03. Rapper Big Pooh - Zone Out
04. Mello Music Group Helpless Dreamer Ft. Roc Marciano, X.O. & Tranquill - (Prod. Apollo Brown)
05. Rah Digga - Straight Spittin 4.5 (Prod. by Marco Polo)
06. Mndsg - Greyarea
07. Skillz - 2010 Rap Up
08. Mystro - UK 2010 Rap Up
09. Torae, John Robinson & Talib Kweli - Someday (Madwreck Rmx)
10. Verb-t ft. Jehst - Closer
11. Duffle Bag Bros. - Life is Short
12. Bugseed - Break of Dawn
13. YC the Cynic feat. Sene - Mr. Brown
14. Focus feat. Pro-Verb, Ras Kass, Kendrick Lamar & Latoiya Williams - Homage to Daz & Soopafly
15. Scram Jones & Gangrene - How to Drown a Fish
16. Ghostface Killah - Starkology
17. Planet Asia - Mixtape Madness
18. Whytfang - Gotta be funky
19. Fashawn - Manny Pacquiao
20. JR & PH7 ft. Oddisee - All in A Days Work
21. Reks ft. JFK - T.K.O.
22. J-Live - No Time To Waste
23. King Magnetic - Hip Hop ft Ali Armz & Slug (Prod. Astronote)
24. Kashmere - Bang! Splat!
25. Twista ft. Raekwon - The Heat
26. Chima Anya - What now
27. Kidkanevil - One For Tokyo
28. Strong Arm Steady - Back On Up f. Planet Asia
29. Crown Royale feat. MED, Tres Styles, Fashawn, Marvwon, Bishop Lamont, Guilty Simpson, Ras Kass, OneBeLo & Chino XL - The Chosen Show
30. Saigon feat. Faith Evans - Clap
31. Wizard - Ya See Baby
32. Consequence co-starring Diggy Simmons & Mac Miller - I'm V.I.P.
33. Smoke DZA - The Early Days Of George (Prod. by Hi-Tek)
34. Mello Music Group - Home Comes First Feat. Kenn Starr & Finale (Prod. Apollo Brown)
35. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - That Good
36. Ackryte - Jingle On Em
37. Roc Marciano - Snow (rmx) f. Sean Price

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Recorded on SenseiFM 04.12.10, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Droppin' Science w/ Paul White, Matman, Nickname & Daredevil @ Vibe Bar 05.02.11

2011-01-15T11:08:00.000Z

The next Droppin’ Science party is on February 5 at the Vibe Bar with yet another big night in store.

Last month resident DJs Matman, Nickname and Daredevil ripped the place apart, blazing through fast-paced sets of hip hop & it’s related genres. In February you can expect all this and more as we will be joined by our very special guest, Paul White (One-Handed Music / Now-Again).

Paul White’s production has been generating a lot of noise in recent years, & won himself a lot of high-ranking fans, gaining airplay & support from the likes of Diplo, Mary Anne Hobbs, Benji B and Gilles Peterson. After releasing the acclaimed LPs ‘The Strange Dreams of Paul White’ & ‘Sounds From The Skylight beat tape’ in 2009, 2010′s ‘Paul White & The Purple Brain’ was co-released by both One-Handed and Los Angeles-based Now Again, sister label of the mighty Stones Throw Records.

Check out Paul White’s podcast he produced for Stones Throw records last October.

Check out Paul’s latest releases & happenings here.

Visit the Facebook Event here.

Join the Droppin’ Science Facebook Group here.

Wholetrain - The Movie Screening / After Party - 18.01.11 [Event]

2011-01-10T21:34:00.000Z

The flyers say it all.. click on 'em to enlarge. The multi-award winning film 'Wholetrain' comes to London and I'm happy to be involved, catch me spinning at the after party alongside Prose, The Estimators, DJ Philly, Earl Gateshead & Count Skylarkin.

Fresh Cuts Radio Best of 2010 Mixtape

2011-01-04T20:00:00.000Z

Fresh Cuts Radio Best Of 2010 Mix by Dj Matman on Mixcloud

Happy new year people! Here's a mix I put together of some of my favourite Hip Hop tracks that came out in 2010 - mixed & blended together with plenty of cuts & juggles fresh cuts radio style. This could well be the last 'fresh cuts' from me for a while, as I'm now also playing fresh hip hop every month on the Droppin' Science Show (click here to check it out!) & have a hundred other projects to focus on.

Stream the mix above, Download from podomatic or click the link below to subscribe:

Also available on Sensei.fm.

Shout to Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing

Tracklist:

01. Rick James Mary Jane Intro
02. Freeway & Jake One - She Make Me Feel Alright
03. Slum Village ft. J Dilla & Posdnous -& Phife - scheming
04. Jazmine Sullivan - 10 seconds (Kidkanevil reflip)
05. Tigerstyle ft. Jehst - Way Ahead Of Ya
06. Big Boi - Shutterbug
07. Royce Da 5'9 - My Own Planet
08. Onra ft. T3 - The One
09. Dam Funk ft. MC Eiht - Hood Pass
10. Strong Arm Steady ft Phonte - Best Of Times
11. Tranquil & Paul White - Payroll
12. Slum Village ft. AB - dance
13. Ty - Emotions
14. Kanye West ft. Pete Rock, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson & Kid Cudi - The Joy
15. Consequence ft. Pharaoh Monch - Let U Live
16. Little Brother - Curtain Call
17. Trek Life & Oddisee - As The World Turns
18. Nottz ft. Rah Digga - Cars
19. Statik Selektah & Termanology ft. Styles P - Tell Me Lies
20. Skyzoo & Illmind - Speakers On Blast
21. The Roots ft. Blu, P.O.R.N. & Dice Raw - Radio Daze
22. M.E.D. & Madlib - Medical Card (Mary Jane Outro)

Droppin’ Science – January 8 2011 [Event]

2011-01-04T19:54:00.000Z

Come join me, Nickname and Daredevil this Saturday January 8th as we kick-off another year of parties at The Vibe Bar.

Join the Facebook Event here.

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Vibe Bar, Brick Lane, London.
8pm – 1am

If you can’t wait, be sure to check out the latest Droppin’ Science Radio show here:
http://www.droppinscience.co.uk/radio

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Don’t sleep on East London’s liveliest Hip Hop party!

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Matman, Nickname & Daredevil - Droppin' Science Show December 2010

2010-12-15T10:40:00.000Z

Droppin' Science Show December 2010 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Yup we're back another fresh dose of the best in underground hip hop, stream the show via the nifty mixcloud widget above, or download / subscribe to the podcast via the links below. This month all 3 Droppin' Science residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil bless the decks for nearly 2 hours of ultra fresh jams!

Tracklist:

01. G-Mo & PC - Uh Oh
02. JR & PH dt. Elzhi & Frank n Dank - The City
03. Consequence ft. Q-Tip, Large Professor & Havoc - Fake I.D.
04. Wais P - You See It
05. Saigon - Get Busy
06. Paul White - Goes To Hollywood
07. Ghostface Killah -- Together Baby
08. Nas - Foul Breeze
09. M9 - Shot
10. Sean Price - Sabado Gigante
11. Chima Anya - Feel Us ft. Skandal
12. 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) - The Street LIfe
13. Stik Figa & Oddisee - Hot Mess
14. Von Pea - There U Were f. Uzoy
15. RA The Rugged Man ft, Vinnie Paz - Nosebleed (JBL The Titan Remix)
16. Show & AG - Full Scale Instrumental
17. Funkmaster Flex - Safe Sex, No Freaks Instrumental
18. Celph Titled & Buckwild ft. Treach - Out To Lunch
19. Rapsody ft. Big Daddy Kane - Young Black With a Gift
20. Von Pea ft. Josie Stingray & Rapsody - New Pair
21. DJ Format - Mr. DJ feat. Sureshot La Roc
22. Eric Lau - Home Run
23. Focus ft. Von Pea, Donwill & Chaundon - Homage to Ali Shaheed
24. Keith Murray - Dip Dip Di Instrumental
25. Curren$y ft. Raekwon - Michael Knight (Remix)
26. AZ - World Don't Stop 2010
27. 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) - The World Renown
28. The Left ft. Kool G Rap- Frozen
29. Talib Kweli & Marco Polo - Palookas
30. Wizard - Summer
31. Verb T - Life Is Ill ft. Kyza & Dubbledge
32. J-Live - Home Or Away
33. RA the Rugged Man ft. Celph Titled &- Mad Ammo
34. Big L - No Endz, No Skinz (Original Version)
35. Consequence & J Dilla - Bearer Of Bad News
36. JR& PH7 ft. Olivier Daysoul & Sean Price - Persuasion
37. M9 - Tug The Rope (Jon Phonics Remix)

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Recorded on SenseiFM 04.12.10, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Prose - Force Of Habit LP Snippets Mixtape by Dj Matman

2010-11-17T19:04:00.000Z

Check out this short snippets mix I made to help promote the new album 'Force Of Habit' by hip hop group 'Prose' aka Steady & Efeks.

Download the mix from podomatic.com/djmatman & check out www.boombap.bandcamp.com for more music & free downloads from Prose.

Enjoy, & buy the full album now ahead of the official drop at www.suspect-packages.com !

Tracklist:

01. Let Em Know
02. Lifetimes
03. Broke ft. Reef The Lost Cauze
04. The Basics ft. Haiku & Crusada
05. More Than Before ft. Killer Relik & Side Effect
06. What's Love
07. New Era
08. Raw Deal
09. Maybe Too Long
10. Phat Tape
11. All Rise
12. Go On
13. Departed

Beats: Steady
Vocals: Efeks
Cuts: DJ Matman
Design: Big Tim

SUSPECT PACKAGES LIVE -12th Nov - PROSE & JAM BAXTER album launches [Event]‏

2010-11-11T15:42:00.000Z

This Friday you can catch me at the Vibe Bar on Brick Lane, for the Suspect Packages Double album launch night.

I'll be warming up the set for my fellow Boom Bap Professionals Prose, aka Steady & Efeks, dropping heaters off their forthcoming 'Force Of Habit' album, out very soon & featuring yours truly on the cut! Watch this space for a free snippets mix I put together dropping very soon..

Also on the night is the launch party for High Focus Records & Jam Baxter's LP 'Rinse Out Friday / Spack Out Friday', expect many a special guest appearances on stage, as well as residents Disorda & DJ LoK onhand dropping Hip Hop, Reggae & Dubstep.

This all takes place @ Vibe Live (upstairs @ Vibe Bar), Brick Lane, London, E1. Kicking off at 8pm, £4 entry, however you can gain access to the bar below Vibe Live for free, before 8pm.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth, + Jehst, DJ Matman & Sarah Love 12.12.10 @ The Forum [Event]

2010-10-12T14:55:00.000+01:00

I'm honoured and very excited to be playing at this!! legends.. check the facebook event for details & get attending!!

Here's a PR & CL rarity from 1995 to whet your appetite, only officially released in Japan:

DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio September 2010

2010-10-01T15:06:00.000+01:00

Back from a brief summer hiatus, Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents... Fresh Cuts Radio September 2010 edition, hosted & mixed by DMC Champ DJ Matman.

Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

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Also available on Mixcloud.com & Sensei.fm.

Back from a brief summer hiatus, Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents... Fresh Cuts Radio September 2010, mixed & hosted by DMC champ DJ Matman. Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

01. Matman & Daredevil - Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. K-Def - I Prayed
03. Prose - Lifetimes
04. Skyzoo & Illmind - Speakers On Blast
05. Pete Rock & Smif n Wessun ft. Raekwon - Prevail
06. Daredevil - Ghost
07. Jon Legend & The Roots ft. Pete Rock & Cl Smooth - Our Generation
08. Nottz ft. Black Milk - Blast That
09. Mystro - Don't Worry About It
10. Oddisee & Trek Life ft. Olivier Daysoul - As The World Turns
11. Doc Ish ft. Talib Kweli & Sean Price - Is It A Dream (re-edit)
12. Quazedelic ft. Snoop Dogg - Hold On
13. Daredevil - Bangin
14. Skitz ft Masta Ace, Wordsworth & Leaf - Set You Free (BVA remix)
15. Skillz ft. Raheem Devaughn - Call Me Crazy
16. Rah Digga ft. Redman - This Ain't No Lil Kid Rap (Remix)
17. K-Def - Dreaming
18. Reks & Statik Selektah - Eat or Starve
19. Q-Unique ft. Freestyle & D-Stroy - Questions
20. Sonic ft. Termanology & Reks - Money & Power
21. Dj Daredevil - Love
22. Bishop Lamont ft. Talib Kweli - Get Em Girl (prod. by J.Dilla)
23. DJ Muggs & Ill Bill ft. Raekwon - Chase Manhattan

Big shout to BigTim for the artwork!

Prose (Steady & Efeks) - 'Life Times' [Video]

2010-10-01T13:10:00.000+01:00

My fellow Boom Bap Professionals Prose aka Steady & Efeks deliver a dope video for their new single 'Life Times' - which will be available for download from www.boombap.bandcamp.com
from October 11th.

The single is the first release from the album 'Force of Habit' dropping soon on iTunes / Bandcamp / Suspect Packages and all good retailers

If you haven't already then cop the teaser track 'Run for the Hills' featuring the IRS free of charge from http://boombap.bandcamp.com/

Produced by Steady for BBP/ Monomania Music

Graphics by BigTim for MDTD/ BBP

Video by Rob Bradley for Bradley Drawn Pictures

Boom Bap Professionals (BBPF01)

Droppin’ Science w/ DJ Swerve (Kiss FM) – October 2nd 2010

2010-09-24T11:31:00.000+01:00

Fresh after ramming out the Vibe Bar at the Brick Lane Festival, Droppin' Science returns once again with yet another heavyweight special guest: Dj Swerve.

Swerve holds a regular radio show on Kiss FM, weeknights Monday to Thursday 10pm til Midnight, spinning the best in Hip Hop, RnB & club bangers and featuring interviews with A-list artists from all over the globe. His show recently scooped the 2010 Urban Music Award for best radio show, following last years UMA win for best dj!

Swerve's production skills have also been getting a lot of attention recently, as the man behind the massive 'Street Fighter Riddim' by D Double E, 'Around My Way' by Mystro, & many more - not to mention his highly succesful & well-crafted 'Pure Hip-Hop' & 'Urban Kiss' mix-cds.

Swerve will be joined by Droppin' Science residents Daredevil (DMC Champ), Nickname (55DSL) & Matman (DMC Champ).

Don't miss out on what is set to be yet another legendary night out!

Check out Swerve's website:
http://www.djswerve.com/

To keep up with everything Droppin' Science, visit our blog: http://www.droppinscience.co.uk/

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Droppin' Science Radio Show / Podcast [Download]

2010-09-12T21:33:00.000+01:00

Regular listeners may have noticed I have not posted up an episode of Fresh Cuts Radio this month - well it's been a busy september for me so am taking a brief hiatus! Should be back next month.. HOWEVER, in case you didn't already know, myself & my crew Droppin' Science have our very own radio show live on SenseiFM on the first Saturday of every month, 2pm-4pm featuring DS residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil as well as special guests.

If you catch the next show live here, & watch us via webcam as we tear up the turntables, alternatively you can check out the shows in your own time by subscribing to our podcasts via the handy link below.. Subscribe now to pick up our latest recorded show featuring special guest Dj Druskillz dropping a stupid fresh future funk mix, & myself & Daredevil cutting & blending our way through recent & classic hip hop!

Subscribe to the shows via iTunes here:

Droppin’ Science Radio show dates for 2010:

Saturday October 2nd: 2pm-4pm // Saturday November 6th: 2pm-4pm // Saturday December 4th: 2pm-4pm

Listen to previous shows via our Podomatic page here:

Sensei.FM’s Free Carnival Warm Up Party & Trailer Happiness after-party [Event]

2010-08-27T21:42:00.000+01:00

Warm yourself up for carnival vibes at the sensei.fm warm up party this Saturday night, see flyer for info. I'm also Spinning at Trailer Happiness for their carnival after party this Sunday alongside DJs Nozl & Adam Purnel. Located in the heart of Carnival land (click here for a map), get down early as it always gets rammed out!

My Birthday Bash - Droppin’ Science @ Vibe Bar – Saturday August 7th 2010

2010-07-28T19:52:00.000+01:00

Droppin' Science will be joined by a triple XL line up of DJ's this month to celebrate my birthday!

Confirmed guests so far include Jed 104 -fresh from supporting Snoop Dogg on his European tour, DJ Philly (BBP/Trackside Burners) & DJ Druskillz who was spinning alongside us at Soundwave Festival in Croatia last Friday night summer.

This is gonna be a big one so get down early!

Check the Facebook Event here.

Dj Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio July 2010

2010-07-22T22:29:00.000+01:00

Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents...
Fresh Cuts Radio July 2010 edition, hosted & mixed by DMC Champ DJ Matman.
Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream from podomatic or click the link below to subscribe:

Also available to stream from Sensei.fm & Mixcloud.com

Tracklist:

01. Bun B & Dj Premier - Let 'Em Know
02. Oh No - Chaos
03. Dwele ft. Slumm Village - How I Deal
04. Skyzoo - Blockshit
05. DJ Daredevil - Stress (talk)
06. The Roots ft. Blu, P.O.R.N. & Dice Raw - Radio Daze
07. Realm Reality ft. Termanology - Hustle Hard
08. John Robinson & Lewis Parker ft. Stahrr, Cymarshall Law & 4rce - Planes, Trains, Automobiles
09. Chaundon Ft. Carlitta Durand - Y'All Don't Want It
10. DJ Daredevil - Get Drunk (Talk)
11. Curren$y ft. Smoke Dza - Nothing But Us
12. Raaka - Delilah
13. Klashnekoff - Reppin Hard (Feat Skriblah)
14. DJ Daredevil - Electron (Talk)
15. Sean Price - Shut The Fuck Up
16. Touch & Nato ft. Vinnie Paz - This Shit is Mad Real
17. Black Milk - Welcome (Gotta Go)
18. Pharoah Monch Ft. Mela Machinko - Shine

Ed Lover– C’mon Son Episode 15 [Video]

2010-07-07T19:22:00.000+01:00

Ed Lover's back - cussing down John Legend's hairline, the BET awards and more!

Chima Anya - Power [Video]

2010-07-01T12:59:00.000+01:00

Chima Anya rework's Kanye West's new joint 'Power' to great effect. Filmed entirely on the iphone 4!

Bonus vid!!
Me and Chima ripping up his album launch party:

PROTECT YA NECK - BUSKER VERSION (Lewis Floyd Henry) [VIDEO]

2010-07-01T12:43:00.000+01:00

Hilarious! Courtesy of djgone.tv

DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio June 2010 [Free Download]

2010-06-23T14:58:00.000+01:00

Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents...
Fresh Cuts Radio June 2010 edition, hosted & mixed by DMC Champ DJ Matman.
Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream from podomatic or click the link below to subscribe:

Also available to stream from Sensei.fm & Mixcloud.com

Tracklist:
01. Michael Menert - Where Do You Go?
02. Onra ft. T3 - The One
03. j-Live - The Way I Rhyme
04. Canibus - Golden Terra Of Rap (Alternative Version)
05. Canibus - Golden Terra Of Rap (original Version)
06. Dj Daredevil - Stress
07. DJ Tigerstyle ft. Jehst - WayAhead Of Ya
08. Az - Feel My Pain
09. Astro ft. Medaphoar - Underdogs
10. Madvillain - Papermill
11. Royce Da 5'9 - In My Own World
12. Scorsayzee - Luv Me
13. Dam Funk - HowugonfuckaroundAndchooseabusta
14. Cimer Amour ft. Burke, Torae, Side Effect & DJ Waxwork - Another Classic
15. Reef the Lost Cauze (ft. Kool G Rap & R.A. the Rugged Man) - Three Greats
16. Lewis Parker & John Robinson - Dues Paid
17. Vinnie Paz - Righteous Kill (prod. by Lord Finesse)
18. Whytfang - Upmarket
19. LDZ-8 Bar Grind ft Verbal, Stig Of The Dump, Dubbledge, Pringle, Ill-Legit, Illaman, Foreign Beggars & TaskForce

Video - Ed Lover – C’mon Son Episode 14

2010-06-01T20:06:00.000+01:00

Standard viewing!! C'mon Son, you know the drill..

Droppin’ Science w/ Kidkanevil @ Vibe Bar June 5th 2010

2010-05-18T15:18:00.000+01:00

Droppin’ Science is back to rock the Vibe Bar on Saturday June 5th.

This time we’re joined on the turntables by First Word Record’s very own Kidkanevil.

A bit about KidKanevil… Hailing from Tokyorkshire, DJ/Producer Kidkanevil first came to prominence with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Problems & Solutions’ back in 2007, and has since gone from strength to strength.

Now three albums deep, his latest LP ‘Basho Basho’ was released earlier this year to great critical acclaim! Check it out over at: http://kidkanevil.bandcamp.com/

KidK is fresh from a stint at this year’s Red Bull Music Academy and ready to unleash a barrage of new music and collaborations on the world. His unique productions & club-quaking DJ sets show influence of hip hop, dubstep, jungle & more!

“By far one of the UK’s most original producers.” – Hip Hop Connection

“5/5″ – DJ magazine

“Something truly memorable.” – URB

“Hip-hop genius.” – ATM

“A sonic visionary.” – iDJ

“Basho Basho deserves to put kidkanevil right up there with Flying Lotus.” – Knowledge Magazine

“Thunderous…a vivid display of dexterous beat construction and cultural experimentation. An incredible amount of character bubbles at the surface of evey track.” – okayplayer

“Sparse constellations of lethally-sharpened drum sounds flying around the listener act as a single structure of seemingly impossible strength.” – Wire Magazine

As always your Droppin’ Science heavyweight residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil will also be on-hand to tear up the dance!

Vibe Bar, Brick Lane April 3 2010 8pm – 1am

Click ‘attending’ on the Facebook Event here.

Don’t sleep on what’s now become one of East London’s liveliest Hip Hop parties.

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New DJ Craze routine using Traktor Scratch Pro & Kontrol X1 [Video]

2010-05-12T15:53:00.000+01:00

Heavy new dj routine from 3x World DMC champ DJ Craze, using Native Instruments TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO and TRAKTOR KONTROL X1

DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio April/May 2010

2010-05-08T20:37:00.000+01:00

Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents...
Fresh Cuts Radio April/May 2010 edition, hosted & mixed by DMC Champ DJ Matman.

Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream from podomatic or click the link below to subscribe:

Also available on Mixcloud.com & coming soon to Sensei.fm.

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. Jay Electronica ft. Diddy - The Ghost of Christopher Wallace
03. Roc C ft. Illa J - Turn It Up
04. Kali ft. Termanology - Higher
05. Samiyam - Fishsticks
06. Ill Bill - Gangsta Rap (Daredevil Remix)
07. Roots Manuva - Snake Bite
08. Big Boi - Shutterbug
09. Rampage ft. Craig Mack - You Won't Be around
10. Lord Nez & DJ Premier - See Me
11. Joell Ortizz & DJ Premier - Project Boy
12. Madlib - Episode XVI
13. Murs & 9th Wonder - Asian Girl
14. Kida ft. Freeway - The Change Up (Changed up)
15. Little Brother ft. Chaundon - So Cold
16. Daredevil - Electron
17. Yu (of Diamond District) - Native
18. Alchemist ft. Havoc - More Keys
19. Gangstarr - Ex To The Next Girl (Instrumental)
20. Diaz Brothers ft. Soni - Gone Too Soon
21. Ty ft. Shaun Escoffery & Finn Peters - Falling

FBBB PRESENTS.. "THE SKATE COLLECTION" ft. Droppin Science DJs

2010-04-26T13:27:00.000+01:00

This Bank Holiday Sunday, If you've recovered from the Saturday's epic Droppin' Science party ft. Harry Love at the Vibe bar, head down to Westbourne Studios to check out a bunch of pro skaters, a whole load of live artists, & a heavy dj line-up including all 3 Droppin' Science resident DJs.

For more info check out the facebook event and get attending!

Droppin’ Science w/ Harry Love (Extended Players) @ Vibe Bar – May 1 2010 [Party]

2010-04-14T01:09:00.000+01:00

This month, Droppin' Science is joined by special guest DJ HARRY LOVE (Extended Players/The Funhouse).

Harry Love is a UK Legend, both on a djing & a production tip..

A bit about Harry Love:
One of London's all-star Extended Players Crew (alongside Mr Thing, Shortee Blitz & DJ MK) - Harry's spun for the likes of Clipse, Dizzee Rascal & many more, & produced classic joints for artists such as Klashnekoff, Jehst, Mystro, Kyza, J-Zone , Verb-T, Yungun, Reveal & Ramson Badbonez.

More recently Harry Love & DJ MK (Roots Manuva/KissFM) started up the internet radio phenomenon, 'The Funhouse' - broadcasting live Monday through to Thursday 10pm-1am on Spine.tv, the Funhouse features the cream of the Uk's hip hop djs + many special guests from around the globe, past guests include: Raekwon (Wu-Tang Clan), Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest, Roots Manuva, J-Rocc, DJ Kofi (Gorillaz), Pat Sharp (!) & many more.

As always your Droppin' Science heavyweight residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil will also be on-hand to tear up the dance!

Vibe Bar,
Brick Lane
April 3 2010
8pm – 1am

Click 'attending' on the Facebook Event here.

Don't sleep on what's now become one of East London's liveliest Hip Hop parties.

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DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio March 2010 Podcast [Download]

2010-04-01T14:57:00.000+01:00

Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents...

Fresh Cuts Radio March 2010 edition, featuring DMC champ DJ Matman.

Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream here or click the link below to subscribe:

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil (The Brothas Grimm) – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. Wizard - Zone D
03. DJ Skitz ft. Rodney P, Kardinal Offishal & Skibadee - Struggla
04. Sean Price ft. Big Twin - That's What We Want
05. Wizard - Leave With Me
06. Dj Quik - Nobody Ft. Suga Free
07. Chima Anya - Spell It Out
08. General Crook - Fever In The Funkhouse (DJ Daredevil Remix)
09. Eternia & Mo$$ ft. Joell Ortiz - It's Funny
10. Consequence & Pharoah Monch - Let U Live
11. Big Remo - Go (ft. 9thmatic)
12. Chima Anya - I Choose You (Instrumental)
13. Cambatta & Pete Cannon- Goodness Gracious
14. Devin The Dude - What I Be On
15. Little Brother - Curtain Call Instrumental
16. Little Brother - Curtain Call
17. Marco Polo ft. Ruste Juxx - Watch Yo Step
18. Trek Life & J.Bizness - Back Again
19. Wizard - Your Name?
20. U-N-I ft. Bun B - Land Of The Kings Remix
21. DJ Skitz ft. Buggsy - Born Inna System

Skitz feat. Rodney P & Buggsy - Struggla / Born Inna System [Video]

2010-03-29T18:23:00.000+01:00

Both tracks are taken from the forthcoming Skitz album 'Sticksman' - the full version of 'Struggla' also features Skibbadee and Kardinal Offishall & is set to be a big tune!! Look out for it on the next installment of Fresh Cuts Radio, dropping in the next couple of days..

Trek Life & J. Bizness - Rhymes Within Reason EP [Free Download]

2010-03-22T23:48:00.000Z

West coast rapper Trek Life has teamed up with fellow left coast producer J.Bizness to release a brand new (and free) 10 song EP. Titled Rhymes Within Reason, the EP is produced entirely by the IllRegular Instrumentals producer, who laces Trek with his melodic yet raw production. Complete with the heavy drums and gritty chops, he is quickly becoming known for thorough work with both Trek and others, including Ras Kass, LMNO, Buff1, and more.

The EP features a number of other game-changers, including producer/MC and frequent collaborator Oddisee, as well as Wyann Vaughn, Richard Wright, Mykestro, and Ragen Fykes. Rhymes Within Reason is the first of three projects in 2010 for Trek, who will be working together with Mello Music Group to release entire projects with Oddisee (Everything Changed Nothing) and DJ Babu (Fire Outside).

Rhymes Within Reason is available for free download through Trek Life's BandCamp page: http://treklife.bandcamp.com/album/rhymes-within-reason, or check it out via the widget below:

<a href="http://treklife.bandcamp.com/album/rhymes-within-reason">Intro (cuts by DJ Tommy Blak) by Trek Life</a>

Dip Dab @ The Star of Bethnal Green [Party]

2010-03-14T17:24:00.000Z

The Droppin’ Science crew have teamed up with legendary street brand 55DSL for the ultimate collabo night to be held on the 4th Saturday of every month at The Star of Bethnal Green, East London.

Due to the many requests, we decided to move the night from it’s original West London location, to bring the party to our native East London, at the fantastic Star of Bethnal Green pub.

We will be delivering a seamless blend of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Disco, 80’s & Newjack plus a few surprises for the ultimate party vibe.

The first one…

Saturday 27th March 2010
9pm-2am
Entry: FREE before 10pm / £3 (cheaper than a beer!)

Map: http://bit.ly/dib_dab_star

The Star of Bethnal Green
359 Bethnal Green Road
London
E2 6LG

Tubes: Bethnal Green / Liverpool Street / Old Street

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http://www.droppinscience.co.uk/

Join our Facebook Group here:
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http://www.55dsl.com/

Like the flyer? Check Matthew Green’s website here:
http://www.icantbelieveitsnotbetter.com/

Little Brother - 'Curtain Call' [Download]

2010-03-04T19:44:00.000Z

The first single from the new and final Little Brother Album.

Official blurb:

Critically acclaimed rap duo Little Brother are back and ready to takeover speakers for the final time together with their new album, LeftBack. Dropping on April 20th via Hall of Justus, LeftBack will mark the end of an illustrious career by partners in rhyme Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh. The album features production from the likes of Khyrsis, Denaun Porter, J.Bizness and guest vocals from Torae, Truck North, Jozeemo, Chaundon, Median, and more. The send-off for the North Carolina hip-hop heavyweights begins with the release of "Curtain Call," the poetically titled first single from LeftBack. Rapper Big Pooh sets the tone for the album by declaring that "this is it, the last monologue / last act in the play, you could say the epilogue." A booming synth line, driving bass and staccato drum pattern intertwine to provide the backdrop for the occasion, while Phonte drives home the album's message by rapping "You know we don't quit / but when it's curtain call then that's all you gonna get." The song "basically sums up the history of our career as Little Brother," says the duo. "This is the last first single you will hear from Little Brother."

Download: Little_Brother-Curtain_Call

Oddisee Interview [Video]

2010-03-03T20:25:00.000Z

Acclaimed producer Oddisee, one third of Diamond District, sits down for an interview with The Stand. Oddisee's latest album - the exceptionally dope instrumental venture 'Travelling Man', is now available digitally, preview and purchase here.

Download his recent 'Odd Winter' album for free here.

DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio Feburary 2010 [Download]

2010-02-26T11:07:00.000Z

Droppin' Science & Upper Playground Clothing presents...

Fresh Cuts Radio Feburary 2010 edition, featuring DMC champ DJ Matman.

Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream here or click the link below to subscribe:

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil (The Brothas Grimm) – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. DJ Daredevil - Shake That
03. Ty - Emotions Ft. Sarina Leah & Sean Escofrey
04. Statik Sekektah Ft. Souls Of Mischief - Laughin
05. Silhouette Brown ft. Sadat X - Get With It
06. Slum Village - Climax (Instrumental)
07. DTMD - Fantastic
08. Planet Asia & Goldchain Military - Organic Food
09. Freeway & Jake One ft. Raekwon - One Thing
10. Eliphino - Media
11. JoJo Pellegrino ft. Raekwon - Dead Serious
12. P.S.O. Ft. Homeboy Soundman, 8thW1 & Fresh Daily - Incredible (Soundmen Rmx)
13. Strong Arm Steady ft. Montage One, Evidence, Oh No & Roc C - True Champs
14. Haircut - 1000 Paper Cranes
15. Smiley The Ghetto Child & DJ Premier - I'm Legend
16. Sadat X ft. Pete Rock - Turn It Up
17. Oddisee - Kansas Bay ft. Stik Figa
19. Oddisee - Long Beach
20. X.O. - Black Broadway
21. Tranquil - Payroll (Paul White's Dirty Dub)
22. Tranquil - Payroll (Paul White's Dirty Verion)

Jay Electronica Spitting 'Exhibit A' Live @ Jazz Cafe [Video] & Gig Review

2010-02-20T03:25:00.000Z

I headed down to the Jazz Cafe last Wednesday to witness hip-hop's fastest rising star of the moment, Jay Electronica.

I rocked up just in time to catch the end of Eglo record's Fatima's set, her voice sounding just as powerful live as it is on wax. If ya don't know, check out her track 'kleer' produced by Funkineven, & preview her incredible-sounding forthcoming ep here featuring Dam Funk. Next up K-lashnekoff performed a short set including classics such as 'Murder' & his take on 'Welcome to Jamrock' - a few embarrassing slips aside (forgetting the lyrics to his new single probably wasn't a career highlight) -he was a welcome surprise, & reminded me just how powerful his voice & flow are, I'll definitely be checking for his new LP out soon.

After K-Lash there was a good hour & a half wait 'til the main act.. I heard many impatient comments from the audience, but I was personally happy as a pig in shit wildin' out to a killer set by Benji B - a fine choice of underground hip hop classics (big props to anyone dropping 'The Enemy' by Big L & Fat Joe), some funk/disco rarities & a good half hour of well-chosen Dilla productions.

And so on to the man of the moment, Jay Electronica eventually stepped to the stage fully suited up, & proceeded to give one of the finest performances I've heard for a long time to be delivered by a simple MC & DJ combo (not that the dj did much!). His delivery was clear, his energy was as up as you'd expect from a man riding the wave of newly found stardom, the crowd was super hyped, & dude straight killed it. I was much-relieved to discover him to be as great a performer as he is an MC, & would probably make a half-decent comedian, offering shots of jack to nearby punters, & getting away with asking all the ladies in the house to make noise if they enjoy a little mild choking during sex! Jay performed a dope selection of his material, but of course Exhibit's A & C were the joints that really shut it down, with most of the crowd rapping along to the whole tracks (big up London for knowing our shit!). If he makes a return to these shores anytime soon, don't miss out.

Peep the video above, taken from the second night's performance (& pinched with love from DJ Semtex's blog) for a taste - & download his recent 'Victory' mixtape free of charge here.

DJ Matman - Funky Love Tonic [Download]

2010-02-12T12:18:00.001Z

Funky Love Tonic by Dj Matman on Mixcloud

Just in time for Valentine’s day, Funky Love Tonic is a collection of old school soul, funk, rnb & jazz to get those love juices flowing! Recorded soley from good ol' fashioned warm crackly vinyl, don't expect crazy scratching & blends on this one, it's all about the music....

Tracklist:

01. Lee Fields - Rapping With Lee
02. Ohio Players - Ecstasy
03. Marvin Gaye - Come Live With Me Angel
04. Foxy - Madamoiseille
05. Donald Byrd - I feel like Loving You Today
06. Chuck Jackson - Through All Times
07. Freddie Hubbard - Liquid Love
08. Tom Scott - Today
09. Norman Connors - Starship
10. Don Blackman - Holding you, Loving you
11. Faze-O - Riding High
12. Donald Byrd - Dominoes
13. Al Green - Call Me
14. The Meters - It Ain't No Use
15. J Dilla - Nothing Like This
16. Lowrell - Mellow Right On
17. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good

Download to your computer here, or stream via the Mixcloud widget above.

Basement Sessions x Hype Dog present The Headspace Mixtape Volume 1 [FREE DOWNLOAD]

2010-02-06T11:48:00.000Z

The Headspace mixtape series is a collaboration of minds between the Basement Sessions podcasts and online Hip Hop community and the Hip Hop Hype Dog blog alongside UK Hip Hop Mixtapes.

The idea of Headspace was to create a project that mixes well known names with up and coming talent. All of the artists involved represent the positive and united UK Hip Hop scene that both Basement Sessions and Hype Dog are working towards.

Big shout out to Hype Dog & co. for their relentless support of everything we're doing here & for the English hip-hop community in general. This is one dope collection of UK tracks that represents many of the best artists doing it right now on these shores - cop dat shit!!

Download the 32 track mixtape for FREE here:

PART 1 - PART 2

TRACKLIST:

01. JVF Clique - Headspace Intro
02. K.I.N.E.T.I.K. - It Ain't Hard To See f. Jamieson
03. Asaviour & IQ - No Days Off f. Sir Smurf Lil (Akira Kiteshi Remix) (Headspace Exclusive)
04. Fallacy - Rap folly 2 f.Aggi Dukes
05. Lowkey - I'm Back (Dyson Remix)
06. Stig Of The Dump - Braindead f. RA The Rugged Man (Jehst Remix)
07. Skandal - Gluttony (Headspace Exclusive)
08. d.C. & Pennjamin- Fast Cars (Headspace Exclusive) DONE
09. Ben Black of The Delusionists - Supa Lyrical Excursion pt.2
10. Remus - Brap Brap f. Farma G
11. Brotherman & DJ Flipz - Born in the Ghetto
12. Yarah Bravo - Freedom Fighters
13. DJ IQ & Joker Starr - Sunshine
14. Oliver Sudden - C.C. for Life (Headspace Exclusive)
15. Tactical Thinking f. 3 Amigos, Jay Madden & Mic Dyson - Stampede (Lord Balrog Remix) (Headspace Exclusive)
16. Norrin Radd - Do You Understand f. Booda French (Mixed by Cross Bone T)
17. Juice Aleem - Hologram (Si Beggs Lost In The Hologram Mix) (Headspace Exclusive)
18. Obba Supa - Wet Dreams Over Nightmares (Headspace Exclusive)
19. Alphabetix - Slug Life f. Verbal Contact (Produced by Fidgit, mixed by Vice) (Headspace Exclusive)
20. Prose - Go On... (Headspace Exclusive)
21. JVF Clique - Flow Nutters (Headspace Exclusive)
22. Figment - Floor By Floor
23. Ty - Don't Cry (Headspace Exclusive)
24. London Zoo - Piece of Mind (Jed Mix) (Headspace Exclusive)
25. Jack Flash - Harass The City (Headspace Exclusive)
26. Chima Anya - KOS (remix) (Cuts by DJ Slipdisc) (Headspace Exclusive)
27. Redbeard - Sick On My Jumpa f. Sonny Jim & Kosyne (Wizard Remix) (Headspace Exclusive)
28. Blacksmith & Jagos - Edge of Breakthrough (Headspace Exclusive)
29. Mystro - Maintain (Produced by Earth Hip Hop)
30. Genesis Elijah - I'm Doin It
31. Skuff & Inja - Sunnicide
32. Just Muz - Soulful Stuff

DJ Matman ft. Kid Kanevil & Druskillz - Fresh Cuts Radio Jan 2010 [Download]

2010-01-26T22:03:00.000Z

This month we bring you another dose of ultra fresh hip hop, & extra-special guest Kid Kanevil from First Word Records drops in to spin an exclusive 30 min guest mix & speak on his new LP Basho Basho. Also features guest host Druskillz & exclusive productions by DJ Daredevil. Big shout out to all involved in creating this dope-ass podcast!!

Download / Stream here, or click the link below to subscribe:

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil (The Brothas Grimm) – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. DJ Daredevil - Silk
03. Madlib & Guilty Simpson - Unknown
04. Freeway & Jake One - She Makes Me Feel Alright
05. Strong Arm Steady - Jordache Look
06. DJ Daredevil - Kilo
07. Chima Anya - I Love Rap
08. Benamin & Fresh Daily - Apollo 13
09. Georgia Anne Muldrow, Rapper Big Pooh, M.E.D. & Nick tha 1da - Endure (EthNick Rmx)
10. DJ Daredevil - Up Yours 6
--- KidKanevil Guest Mix ---
11. Jay Electronica - Exhibit A
12. Loops Haunt - Impact Omnihammer
13. Shlohmo - Hot Boxing The Cockpit
14. Erk Tha Jerk - Plane In The Air (Instrumental)
15. Timbaland - Symphony (ft. Attitude, Bran' Nu & D.O.E)
16. Kidkanevil - Megajoy
17. KidKanevil - Megajoy (Tokimonsta Unsound Bliss Rough Remix)
18. SRC - Goomba
19. Royal T - Beat Fighter
20. Alley Boy - Throw It Up
21. Ludacris & Shawna - How Low
22. Flying Lotus - Nose Art
23. Doom - Gazillion Ear (Dr Who Dat? Remix)
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24. The Alchemist - Shine
25. Y.C. The Cynic - Say Superman
26. Busta Rhymes - Dangerous (DJ Daredevil 2010 Remix)

DJ A-trak - Kanye's Soul Mix Show [Download]

2010-01-18T15:24:00.000Z

Originally only released in Japan back in 2006, A-Trak has re-upped this dope mix of kanye samples over on djatrak.com. A-trak's skills are crazy, the scratching in the intro is worth copping this alone for me!

Download here.

Bonus!!

He's also uploaded his remix of Kilometer by Sebastien Tellier as a free download, which you can cop via this nifty widget, if your open to some housey electro vibes this is a heavy track:

Dip Dab - Thursday nights @ Cherryjam, Notting Hill

2010-01-17T15:16:00.000Z

Droppin' Science DJ's Matman (Bungalow 8) & Nickname (55DSL) are proud to announce their brand spanking new night at Notting Hill's Cherryjam club in association with Diesel's sister company, 55DSL.

Starting on Thursday January 28 and EVERY Thursday thereafter.

FREE SHERBET DIP DABS FOR EVERYONE!

If you've been to one of our parties at the 55DSL flagship store, you'll know to expect nothing but the very best in Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Disco, RnB, 80's and a few surprises too.

FREE ENTRY all night
2 4 1 Cocktails

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Address:
Cherryjam
58 Porchester Road
London
W2 6ET

Map: http://bit.ly/find_dip_dab

Check the Facebook event here.

Illustration by Matthew Green. Check his site here.

Freeway & Jake One - She Makes Me Feel Alright [Download]

2010-01-15T00:42:00.000Z

Brand new heat from Freeway & Jake One, sampling 'Mary Jane' by Rick James to great effect!!

Taken from the forthcoming album 'The Stimulus Package' dropping on Rhymesayers soon.

Download here.

Bonus Video:
Rick James performs 'Mary Jane' live!!:

rick james - mary jane - live

Sean Price ft. Skyzoo & Torae - Duck Down (One Shot) [Video]

2010-01-14T23:06:00.000Z

A Dope new video directed by Court Dunn, 'Duck Down' Ft. Skyzoo & Torae is taken from the recent Sean Price Mixtape 'Kimbo Price'.

Via Nah Right

DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio December 09 ft. Druskillz & Daredevil [download]

2009-12-31T15:50:00.000Z

Happy New Year!! Check out the latest edition of Fresh Cuts Radio for the freshest US & UK Hip Hop every month..

This month sees the return of guest Dj's Druskillz (the kraftsmen) & Daredevil (DMC/Droppin' Science), part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh!!

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil (The Brothas Grimm) – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. Jay Electronica - Exhibit C
03. Sareem Poems ft. Ken Starr & Oddisee - Rude Awakening (Oddisee Remix)
04. DJ Daredevil - Up Yours 6
04. Skyzoo - Ghetto America (astronote remix)
05. Krs One & Buckshot ft. Talib Kweli & Geologic of Blue Scholars - Oh Really (Marco Polo Remix)
06. Black Ripper ft. Pierre & Loudmouth Melvin - Just a Dream
07. DJ Daredevil - Kilo
08. Statik Selektah ft. Reks, Termanology, JFK & Kali - The Best
09. Strong Arm Steady ft.Phonte - Best of Times
10. Endemic & Cappo ft. Cyrus Malachi & Iron Braidz - Hacksaw
11. Doom - Gazillion-Ear (MADVILLAINZ remix)
12. DJ Daredevil - Revenge of Matthew
13. Rakim ft. Jadakiss, Styles P & Busta Rhymes- Euphoria
14. J-Dilla - Make Em NV (DaveNotti Maxymus Remix)
15. Mystro - Thorish
16. DJ Daredevil - Monday Morning
17. Skillz - 2009 Rap Up

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