MOM004: Shackles – Celestial Showcase // FREE DOWNLOAD

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“‘Cause that’s what Shackles produced it for.”

Prepare to enter a world of unfathomable depth and complication. Is your mind ready? Is your mind’s eye ready? Are your mind’s eye’s glasses ready? Or do you rock a mind’s eye monocle? Very classy! Not since the sea level in Mario 64 has a realm so thoroughly captured the endless possibilities of inner and outer exploration. Celestial Showcase, y’all. 8 tracks of pure cosmic gangster. Because moms love Shackles beats and Shackles beats love moms.

For fans of Sigmund Freud, wizardry, and soulful introspection at Denny’s fine dining.

Early support from Jakes, Kastle, Kozee, Mr. Mitch, Shiftee, Distal, Rar Kelly, Rx, JBeatz, Boligee, Brent Still Life, Shane Sharkweek, and more.

Artwork by James Farsetta, Field Trip World
Mastered by Luca “Digital Boy” Pretolesi

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Released by: Hot Mom USA
Release/catalogue number: MOM004
Release date: Oct 8, 2012 (Columbus Day)

Support for Elijah vs. Shiftee: UK Meets USA

My latest mixtape project (above) has been getting some lovely feedback on the interwebs.  Here’s what people are saying:

  • “UK Meets USA shows that the power of grime stretches across borders, as these two master DJs pull sick tracks from grime past and present, slamming together massive on massive hits from artists like Royal-T, Skepta, Darq E Freaker, Starkey, and more to make 40 minutes of pure rowdy bliss.” – Mishka
  • “This is one of, if not the best mix I have heard all year. Absolutely essential listening right here.” – PotHolesInMyBlog.com
  • Mix Of The Day Aug. 22, 2012 – Resident Advisor
  • “40 minutes of expertly-mixed grime depravity.” – FACT Mag
  • “Here’s proof that it is possible to nurture the special relationship [between UK and US] and create something cool.” – Noisey, Music By Vice
  • “This UK meets USA mix is the stuff dreams are made of (probably wet-dreams to be honest…it’s that good!).” - DreamersRow.com
  • O Elijah e o Shiftee prepararam uma mixtape sensacional, juntando o que há de melhor nas suas respectivas cenas.  Esse encontro certamente vai ficar para a história e atesta o momento vigoroso no qual as cenas alternativas de Grime e Rap se encontram atualmente. - Tranquera.org
  • “This is one of the best mixes we’ve heard for a while.” – BNTL.CO.UK
  • “You’re silly if you’re not already listening to this.” – Dev79, Seclusiasis/Slit Jockey

For those too lazy to scroll up, here it is again + DOWNLOAD LINK. No excuses!

New SXSW Mix + Interview for Media Contender

Mixtape alert!  My new SXSW promo mix + interview just dropped over at the tastemaking Media Contender website.  Read about the effects of caffeinated  chewing gum and the exact sandwich I’d concoct for YOU.  Check out both the mix and interview here:

DJ Shiftee Interview & SXSW Mix for Media Contender

Here’s my description of the mix: “A varied array of some of my favorite 140bpm bass music jams. We’ve got my own music, music from friends, xxxclusives (cue Funkmaster Flex Bomp Drop), set staples, dubstep, 4×4, hip hop, and grime (if you can’t tell from the track list, I’ve become grime-obsessed), all put together with no regard for human decency. I do horrible things to these songs. Horrible, horrible things.”

And don’t forget to check me out at SXSW!

New Traktor Videos – Turntable Tricknology

You may have seen the stunning Turntable Tricknology Traktor videos from Rafik and Craze.  You may have thought, “I hope I’m not the person chosen to follow those videos.”  You may have also thought, “I’m hungry, when’s lunch?” or “How come they can’t make pillows out of clouds?” or “Wow!  Andre Miller from the Portland Trailblazers really looks a lot like Adam Sandler.”  I don’t know.  I’m not you.

In any case, my videos are the next in the series, and they were just posted.  Here they are: 2 routines + a tutorial video + a contest.

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Skratchworx contest link: http://www.skratchworx.com/news3/comments.php?id=1513