Diamonds In The Dust

After a long wait, and a good dose of elbow grease,  we are proud to announce that Soul Boulders 2 is officially out today! Matthew Africa & DJ B.Cause - Soul Boulders 2 Snippets by djbcause To purchase the mix in digital mp3 format go here . To purchase the mix in physical form, please send payment via Paypal to matthewafrica at hotmail dot com. The price including shipping is $10 in the U.S, $11 to Canada. and $14 to the rest of the world. I was going to write something nice about the mix for the blog today.  However, after reading Matthew's articulate summary I have decided to post it here and forgo my awkward attempt at an eloquent description of such matters. Thanks to all who have supported this project! "For those who aren't familiar with Soul Boulders, here's the story. Back in 2005, B.Cause posted a mind-blowing 10-minute mini-mix on the SoulStrut message board. The songs were exquisite but hard to ...

Two dope mixtapes out this past week that actually got me pretty hyped - this is the first, made by a dude who obviously really loves soul music on it's own terms. This is the 3rd chapter of his already legendary "Love Break" series. Respect and thanks to the homie Cosmo. Love Break Three - The Heart's Final Chapter by cosmobaker

I've had it in my mind to do this project for a long time, but it just kept getting pushed back...of course I picked an opportune time amongst the hectic holidays to put the deadline on myself - doh! Regardless, I'm really excited and proud to present this new mix, as Roger and Zapp have always inspired so many with their unique and pioneering brand of futuristic funk. You will hear most of the staples as well as plenty of lesser known rap choruses and interludes, and your usual assortment of blends and cuts that were probably over-scrutinized in the process of creation. Rest in peace Roger and Larry,  much respect to the entire Troutman family. Playin' Kinda Ruff - The Troutman Legacy by Djbcause on Mixcloud I have high quality CD copies available, to order please forward $10 (shipped anywhere) using the donate button up of the top right area of this page. Tracklist: intro/gonna take a break put your lovin' to the test it doesn't really matt...

Here's a child-friendly mix I put together in August for the Rated G kids hip-hop party over at the newly remodeled Fabric 8 space here in SF. They run a great community minded gallery over on 22nd St. featuring unique, quality goods by urban independent designers. Check out their website to see some of the fabulous local arts and crafts they purvey . Shout outs to Similak Chyld, Mr. E and Sonny Phono who all threw down quality g-rated slapps for the kids. Rated G Kids Hip-Hop Mix 2009 Tracklist: Intro/Hard Knock Life Sir Mix-A-Lot - My Posse's On Broadway Joeski Love - Pee Wee's Dance Spread Love Break Tupac/Roger - California Love interlude EPMD - The Steve Martin DJ Day - Four Hills Fergie Break Mary J Blige - Family Affair Biz Markie - Pickin' Boogers Special Ed- I Got It Made Doug E. Freah - Keep Risin' To The Top Time Zone - Zulu War Chant Tribe Called Quest - Award Tour/Pharcyde Runnin break Jungle Brothers - Straight Out The Jungle Run DMC - My Adidas (hey ...