These Are The Breaks

One of my favorite Dilla remixes (when he was still known as Jay-Dee). Those neck snappin’ snares and intricate layers were a major influence on my own production style — so unique and ahead of its time (this was 17 years ago folks — James Yancey didn’t start with Donuts). Enjoy the breakdown…

The Pharcyde — She said (Jay Dee Remix)

Gato Barbieri — El Arriero

Steve Miller Band — Space Intro

My favorite part of this remix is when he slips in a tiny part of one of my all time favorite songs. An insight into just how deep his layering really was…

Heatwave — Star of the Story

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And don’t forget, the official Dilla Day celebration is this thursday at Mighty in SF, and it’s free! Join us.

Still my favorite Latyrx joint to this day (Shadow on the beat). Shout out to Lateef, Lyrics Born, & Mr. Davis for still going strong after all these years and keeping it interesting!

Neil Merryweather — Sunshine Superman

Latyrx — Say That

I remember when I first copped this record during my diggin’ for jazz breaks phase (never really ended honestly). This album is beautiful, as is most of Ramsey Lewis’ work from the late 60s and the decade after. This is def a favorite and I love how two absolutely classic Hip-Hop tracks used two entirely different parts of the song. Ironically, Mr. Lewis is one of the most outspoken dudes out there shittin’ on sampling, still to this day. If you only knew Ramsey — if you only knew

Ramsey Lewis — The Mighty Quinn

Leaders Of The New School — Case Of The P.T.A.

The Pharcyde — Officer

The Drake diss off of Common’s new album (which suprisingly i’m feeling more than I thought I would)…

Common — Sweet

Doris & Kelley — You Don’t Have To Worry

This OG is a 7 on one of my favorite labels of all time, Brunswick, which boasts numerous other acts, Young Holt Unlimited being my main choice.

Eric B. & Rakim – In The Ghetto