Live at Crumplebury 2015

Crumplebury 2015 was an international all-day online DJ festival organized by Pom Deter and broadcast live on mixlr.com. It showcased an accomplished team of DJs from Australia, Austria, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the US, most of whom have known each other since the heydays of a previous version of GYBO. The sets were highly eclectic, dropping anything and everything from breakbeats, drum & bass, electro, and techno to blues, jazz, and dub/reggae to indie, pop, rock, and metal.

Unsurprisingly, one of the festival's connecting threads was quality mashups (or, as they used to be called, bootlegs); the other was the crumplebanger ethic or (better) attitude/mindset of bending expectations, genres, and "rules" of music-making by just not giving a damn about them.
 
Crumplebury started on Jan. 31, 2015 at noon, British time (UTC+0) and ended on Feb. 1 at 6 AM. Amazingly, only one tune got played twice during the entire 18-hour event. It was truly a blast and I'm glad to have been a part of it. I did two sets, one at midnight and the other as the closing festival chill-out. Here they are. They're downloadable via the players. Love, not-I.



P.S. 1: You can check out all the individual DJ sets HERE or, if you have the time and courage, listen to or download the entire festival in one giant go:
 
And here are some links to all the DJs if you'd like to check out their other work (in alphabetical order):

BudTheWeiser
Dan Untitled
DJ Cougar (extra Facebook hot-dog)
DJ Forge 
DJ not-I
Eddie Pedalo
Grave Danger
KrazyBen
NeoPink (DeFunkto)
Oki
Pilchard 
PomDeter 
Scott Cairo

P.S. 2: And here are the Mixcloud links to my sets for streaming (no download option, but with tracklists):

Live @ Crumplebury 2015: Midnight Set by Dj Not-I on Mixcloud

Live @ Crumplebury 2015: After-Party ChillOut Set by Dj Not-I on Mixcloud

Collected Mashups Vol. 5: Challenger

Challenger is a double album of 36 different mashups comprising over two and a half hours of quality music produced in one year (2010). Every track was made for a challenge of one sort or another, hence the title.

Download:
   
Disc 1 & Disc 2

Alternate links in "comments."

Tracklist:

Disc One:

1.   One Love Plunge (Cool Calm Pete vs. Nirvana vs. Talib Kweli vs. The Herbaliser/DJ Food) *
2.   Dear Proud Prudence (John Fogerty vs. The Beatles) **
3.   Bloody Red Killing Jar (Siouxsie & The Banshees vs. Vin Gordon) **
4.   Psycho Chillin’ (Talking Heads vs. Tego Calderón & Don Omar) **
5.   ToxicToxicity (Britney Spears vs. System Of A Down) *
6.   Steez (Guruji Remix) (Guru/Gang Starr vs. Dan The Automator vs. GZA/Genius) ***
7.   Apollo Mambo Request Single (T. Rex vs. Macy Gray vs. Ghostface Killah vs. Beyonce) **
8.   Welcome To The Game (Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush vs. Coheen and Cambria) **
9.   Simon The Overlord Says Bang (Pharoahe Monch vs. Lazerbeat vs. Rye Rye & M.I.A.) +
10. Buddy Holly's Mosquito Bite (Weezer vs. Queens Of The Stone Age) **
11. Heavy Metal Dead Man Dance (Dr. Dre vs. Motion Man vs. Jedi Mind Tricks & Ill Bill vs. Lady
      Gaga vs. System Of A Down) ++
12. (Would You) Do The Right Thing (?) (Redhead Kingpin vs. Usher vs. Paris) **
13. Teardrop Adirim (Elizabeth Fraser/Massive Attack vs. Balkan Beat Box) **
14. Lotus Milk (Kyozan Joshu Sasaki Roshi vs. Nichiren Chanters vs. Lazerbeat) +
15. Freeland Band (On The Run) (Paul McCartney/Wings vs. Freeland) **
16. Gritty Money (Ol’ Dirty Bastard vs. David Holmes) **
17. Mercedes Under Fire (Miss Platnum vs. The Prodigy) **
18. 1000 Heart-Shaped Boxes (Nirvana vs. MSTRKRFT) **

Disc Two:

1.   Peninsolar Steppin' (M.I.A. vs. Noetics) **
2.   Lady GaGa Eats Madonna's Rays (Madonna vs. Collapsed Lung vs. The Beatles) **
3.   Really Love One Thing (Amerie vs. Freelance Hellraiser/Paul McCartney) **
4.   (Ready For) Love In Kashmir (Candido vs. Crookers vs. The Four Tops vs. Led Zeppelin vs. Puff
      Daddy vs. The Temptations) +++
5.   Right Drunk Back Around (Flo Rida vs. Riva Starr vs. Justin Timberlake) **
6.   Back In The Casbah (The Beatles vs. The Clash) **
7.   In Digital Bloom (Nirvana vs. Daft Punk) **
8.   A Pop Rhapsody (Jay Sean vs. Flo Rida vs. T.I. & Rihanna vs. Shakira vs. Taylor Swift vs.
      Soulja Boy / Sammie vs. Lady Gaga vs. Beyonce vs. Katy Perry vs. Kelly Clarkson vs.
      Coldplay vs. A-Trak) §
9.   Keep On Rockn (My Rebellion) (The Steve Miller Band vs. Arcade Fire) **
10. Burst Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac vs. The Chemical Brothers) **
11. Hot Cold n Ill (Katy Perry vs. Mayer Hawthorne) **
12. Linus, Lucy and James (Metallica vs. The Vince Guaraldi Trio)
13. Telstar In Love (The Beatles vs. The Tornados vs. The Beach Boys) **
14. Live A Little (T.I. / Rihanna vs. Dreadzone) **
15. Drop Your 99 Guns (Jay-Z vs. Control Freak) **
16. California Giveth (Über Alles) (Dead Kennedys vs. Queens Of The Stone Age) **
17. My Favorite Allez (Nothing Else Matters) (Metallica vs. Eastenders vs. Diana Ross/The
      Supremes) *
18. Skillz (D&B Remix) (Guru / Gang Starr vs. Drunken Masters) ***

Challenges:

*       Produced for Off The Beaten Meter: Mashups Beyond 4/4 (compilation).
**     Produced for GYBO Weekend Challenges
***   Produced for the Guru Tribute Mixes
+      Produced for the GYBO 8-Bit Challenge
++    Produced for the GYBO 72 Mash Cup Challenge
+++ Produced for the Mashstix Stanton Challenge
§       Produced for the Mashstix 2010 Pop Challenge

Complete list of sources in mp3 tags.

Produced by DJ not-I @ Mexikotrax, 2010.
Compilation: 2014.
For promotional use only!

Central cover image by Cromenon, under Creative Commons License (CC-BY-NY-ND-3.0).

Download: Disc 1 & Disc 2.
Alternate links in "comments."

Enjoy!

Love, DJ not-I

Playlist:

Collected Mashups Vol. 2: The Videos

Following up on my last post, here are all the extant videos for Collected Mashups Vol. 2a and Vol. 2b (no videos have been produced for Vol. 2c). I made two of these myself, but most were made by people who liked my stuff enough to make fan videos and/or use them as soundtracks to whatever cool things they were doing, and were decent enough to credit them. To me, there is no greater compliment, and I have duly credited these video-makers.

All of the featured mashups are available for free download as part of the albums in the links above or individually via hearthis.at.

Enjoy & Have Fun! Love, DJ not-I

(P.S. My three recommendations are marked with *)

1.* Trans Planet Insomnia (Kraftwerk vs. Faithless vs. Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force) (Video by not-I)


Six more videos after the jump!

Collected Mashups Vol. 2c: El Álbum Latino

This collection consists of single versions of all the mashups featured on not-i-podcast-02: la edición latina as well as a few Latin-themed bonus tracks. It is the last installment in Collected Mashups Vol. 2 (those made in 2007).

In accordance with the title and theme, much of the lyrical content is in Spanish, yet these juxtapositions are quite eclectic and roughly half of them mix English-language lyrics with Latin-flavored instrumentals - many of them include both languages. Hence, you don't have to speak Spanish to enjoy this album. In fact, I don't know much Spanish myself, but the highly melodic character of the Latina/Latino vocals featured here (including the reggaeton "rapping") suggested several fascinating combinations, which along with many of the tracks on Vol. 2a, marked my final departure from strictly hip-hop blends into truly melodic mashup territory.

In this collection you will hear top reggaeton artists like Tego Calderón or Voltio sing-song-rapping over jazz and dub reggae as well as Latin singers such as Don Omar, Notch, or Orquídea Negra of L.D.A. soaring over Jean-Michel Jarre and The Police. You will also hear underground rappers J3hst (UK) or The Perceptionists (US) spitting poison over slick-and-smooth-as-silk reggaeton instrumentals as well as Tweet waxing R&B-style over Santana and soul queen Jill Scott testifying over the Latin-heavy drums of Swizz Beatz. There is also a bit of The Simpsons en Español.

Variety is key here, yet regardless of genre, language or style, all of these mashups have a decidedly Latin flavor and, perhaps because of it, all of them are quite danceable. ¡Pásalo bien! Love, DJ not-I.

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.zip file, 92 MB
14 tracks, high-quality mp3s
package includes artwork and liner notes

Tracklist:

1.   Mexican Radio (Remix of Wall Of Voodoo feat. Latin Hip-Hop Allstars and
      not-I)
2.   Golden Ride (Beginner's Mind) (Jill Scott vs. Swizz Beatz vs. Thich Nhat
      Hanh)
3.   Puerto Rico 67/07 (Frankie Cutlass, Lumidee, Voltio, Joell Ortiz vs. The
      Young-Holt Trio)
4.   Eyez Like The Wind (DJ Vadim & Deuce Eclipse vs. Skream)
5.   Chevere Takeoff (Voltio & Notch vs. RJD2/Jean-Michel Jarre)
6.   El Flow Inside My Head (Peligro & L.D.A. vs. The Police)
7.   Chevere Phlegm (Jeh5t vs. Voltio/Tainy/Mas Flow)
8.   Chico Keep That Fire Burning (Petey Pablo vs. Pitbull vs. The Last Eighth
      vs. The Killergroove Formula)
9.   Call Me La Puesta (Que No, Dicky Ranking & Don Abusivo vs. Tweet vs.
      Santana)
10.  Check It Easy (Fugees vs. Beyonce vs. White Lion vs. Voltio & Slim Thug)
11.  Dame Una Carrere (The Perceptionists vs. Latin Hip-Hop y Mas)
12.  El Robot Telefonico (Robot Boy vs. Wisin Y Yandel & Hector Bambino)
13.  Chillin' Love Dub (Tego Calderón & Don Omar vs. Sly & Robbie)
14.  Manchester Couch Potato (Visionaries vs. DJ Vadim)
 
Full list of sources in mp3 tags.
Mashed, mixed and produced by DJ not-I @ Mexikotrax, 2007
For promotional use only.
 
DOWNLOAD
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.zip file, 92 MB, 14 tracks, high-quality mp3s, artwork and liner notes

Playlist:

Archive Series Vol. IV: not-i-podcast-02 - La Edición Latina/Latin Edition

My second podcast ever, produced in 2007, "la edición latina" pays respects to my (grand-)mother's and my roots with an eclectic blend of Latin American and Latin-influenced music including hip-hop, reggaeton, Chicano rock, and muchos mash-ups* made especially for the show.

Bursting with spicy flavors from Mesoamerica and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean (especially from California, Mexico and Puerto Rico), and seasoned with ingredients from as far afield as New York and London, this sonic fiesta has satisfied diverse musical taste buds over the years and become one of my most popular podcast episodes.

This special edition has been re-rendered into highest-quality VBR mp3s from the original wave file and been cut into individual tracks so you can skip to and replay your favorite tracks. Choose a streaming and/or download option below.

¡Buen provecho! Love, DJ not-I

     

DOWNLOAD (special edition)

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(27 tracks, 80 minutes, mp3s @ highest-quality VBR, artwork, liner notes)





*The mashups of mine featured here (and many more) will soon be released as Collected Mashups Vol. 2c: El Álbum Latino.


Tracklist:

DOWNLOAD (special edition) (better/faster DL link in "comments")

(27 tracks, 80 minutes, mp3s @ highest-quality VBR, artwork, liner notes)


Tracklist/Streaming:

Not-I-podcast-02: La Edición Latina/Latin Edition by Dj Not-I on Mixcloud

Collected Mashups Vol. 2a: Year Of The Pig

The second volume of the Collected Mashups, this 2007 collection documents my expansive progression from the hip-hop-heavy blends of 2004-2006 to melodic/harmonic juxtapositions involving a wider array of genres, including electro, dream-pop, and dub/reggae.

Featuring "Trans Planet Insomnia," "Dr. C's Sexual Healing," "Dracula's 77 Nation Army," "F.E.A.R. Of Karma," and "Fool Of Mergen," as well as several long-unavailable tracks, this set is bound to please your ears.

In a departure from Vol. 1, I've abandoned chronology (exact release dates) and arranged the songs in listening order as a proper album. Enjoy! Love, ~I

.zip file, 18 tracks, 
includes artwork & notes
Total time: 1:19:12
High-quality mp3s
(224-320 kbps)





DOWNLOAD!

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Tracklist:

1. DJ not-I Jingle

2. Shooters, It's On! (Lil Wayne & Robin Thicke vs. KoRn)

3. Well You Know What It Is (T.I. & Wycleff Jean vs. The Crusaders)

4. Since You're Young (Bekay vs. The Cars vs. Cypress Hill)

5. Trans Planet Insomnia (Kraftwerk vs. Faithless vs. Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force)

6. Sir Niney In Control (Missy Elliott vs. King Tubby vs. Wreckx-N-Effect) 

7. Dr. C.'s Sexual Healing (Marvin Gaye vs. Alias & Tarsier)

8. F.E.A.R. Of Karma (Ian Brown vs. Björk vs. Massive Attack/Mad Professor)

9. Fool Of Mergen (Lil Jon vs. Albert Kuvezin & Yat-Kha)

10. How We Enganchala In China (Busta Rhymes & Missy Elliott vs. Banzaî Spirit vs. Casper & Fen-X)

11. Fist Of Holla (Ghostface Killah vs. Lee "Scratch" Perry)

12. Dracula's 77 Nation Army (Nostalgia 77 & Alice Russell vs. Bob Marley/Lee "Scratch" Perry)

13. Slow Down Gandhi, You're Rutten' 'Em (Sage Francis vs. Skream) 

14. What's Happy About War (Visionaries vs. Bobby McFerrin vs. 4 Non Blondes vs. Dr. Dre/Eminem)

15. Run Funda Siren Sound (Dizzee Rascal vs. Pink Floyd vs. Ben & Lex vs. KRS-ONE vs. Ghostface Killah)

16. Fuzion Of Me (Lateef & The Chief/Gift of Gab vs. Peshay)

17. Soul Changes 4 My People (Missy Elliott vs. Tupac Shakur vs. Pras/Ol' Dirty Bastard/Mya vs. Feature Cast)

18. Dr. C.'s Friendly Pressure (Jhelisa vs. Alias & Tarsier)

.zip file, 18 tracks, 

includes artwork & notes

Total time: 1:19:12

High-quality mp3s

(224-320 kbps)

DOWNLOAD!
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Playlist:

Irie 5+5 EP (Collected Mashups Sampler One)

With over 200 mashups to my name and my intention to release a new CD-length volume every month or two, the Collected Mashups Series is going to take a while to release, especially with the special bonus tunes (remixes, remasters, instrumentals, and previously unreleased stuff) I plan to include along the way.

Due to popular demand, and with many of my most well-known mashups currently off-line, I've decided to also release a few Collected Mashups Series samplers (EPs), which include tracks from my entire 2004-2011 "oeuvre," assembled according to specific themes. This is the first such sampler, and since summer has finally arrived, I was inspired last weekend to collect ten of my reggae/dub/dancehall mashups in one EP. Have fun and stay irie!

Love, ~I

DJ not-I: Irie 5+5 EP
Collected Mashups Sampler One:
Ten Reggae, Dub & Dancehall Mashups

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10 tracks, high-quality mp3s, 79 MB

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Tracklist:

Hot Five:

1. Sir Niney In Control (Missy Elliott vs. King Tubby vs. Wreckx-n-Effect)

Produced for the GYBO Reggae/Dub/Dancehall Challenge. To be re-released on "Year Of The Pig" (Collected Mashups Vol. 3)" (forthcoming).

2. You Can't Judge A Boom Sumting (Bo Diddley vs. DJ Vadim)

Taken from "The Bo Diddley Tribute Mixes". To be re-released on: "Collected Mashups Vol. ?" (forthcoming).

3. Auto Temp Crash Test (Sean Paul vs. Hexstatic)

Taken from The Shinobi EP. To be re-released on "Collected Mashups Vol. ?" (forthcoming).

4. El Flow Inside My Head (Parido del Barrio feat. L.D.A. vs. The Police)

To be re-released on "El Álbum Latino (Collected Mashups Vol. 3b)" (forthcoming).

5. Fist Of Holla (Ghostface Killah vs. Lee "Scratch" Perry)

Produced for the GYBO Reggae/Dub/Dancehall Challenge. To be re-released on "Year Of The Pig (Collected Mashups Vol. 3)" (forthcoming).

Chilled Five:

6. Psycho Chillin' (Talking Heads vs. Tego Calderón)
                Produced for the GYBO Weekend Challenge VI. To be re-released on "Collected Mashups Vol. ?" 
                (forthcoming).

7. If I Hail (Song For My Father) (Dead Prez & Tupac Shakur vs. Cedric Im Brooks & The Light Of Saba)

Taken from "MashAnthology (Collected Mashups Vol. 1)".

8. F.E.A.R. of Karma (Ian Brown vs. Björk vs. Massive Attack vs. Mad Professor vs. Monks of Songgwang Sa Monastery)

To be re-released on "Year Of The Pig (Collected Mashups Vol. 3)" (forthcoming).

9. Bloody Red Killing Jar (Siouxsie & The Banshees vs. Vin Gordon)

Produced for the GYBO Weekend Challenge III. To be re-released on "Collected Mashups Vol. ?" (forthcoming).

10. Dracula's 77 Nation Army (Nostalgia 77 vs. Bob Marley & The Wailers vs. Lee "Scratch" Perry)

To be re-released on "Year Of The Pig (Collected Mashups Vol. 3)" (forthcoming).

Produced by DJ not-I, Mexikotrax 2006-2010.

Original cover art (singles) by Klaudia Gottwald. New cover art (EP) by not-I.

For promotional use only!

DJ not-I: Irie 5+5 EP

Collected Mashups Sampler One:

Ten Reggae, Dub & Dancehall Mashups

DOWNLOAD! 
(alternative link in "Comments" section)

10 tracks, high-quality mp3s, 79 MB