If you’ve followed these for the past year and some change, you’d know that one of my loves is to find the original samples that were used in your favorite songs. What I’ve always wanted to do, however, was compose a proper mixtape of said songs altogether. Thankfully, I was able to find a person who was able to actually mix the songs, rather than me just throwing a bunch of MP3s into a zip file. This is the first of what I hope to be many end-of-the-month compilations. Mek Dot on the boards, DviousMindz on the cuts, Shake on the artwork (click for large version). Tracklist & link under the cut.

1: Start: Aquarius by Cal Tjader
2: Cool It Now by New Edition
3: Hollywood Hiatus (Cool It Now) by U-N-I
4: Playing Your Game Baby by Barry White
5: I Got Cha Opin (Remix) by Black Moon
6: Adventures In The Land Of Music by Dynasty
7: Luchini (A.K.A. This Is It) by Camp Lo
8: Deliverance by Space
9: Rock Co. Kane Flow ft MF Doom by De La Soul
10: Dancing Machine by Jackson 5
11: Move by Q-Tip
12: One Night Affair by The Sylvers
13: Lovin’ It ft Joe Scudda by Little Brother
14: Do Whatever Turns You On Pt 2 by The Propositions
15: Gold Watch by Lupe Fiasco
16: Mother Nature by Albert Jones
17: Be by Common
18: Go Back Home by Allen Toussaint
19: D’Evils by Jay-Z
20: Sexy Woman by Timmy Thomas
21: Truly Yours by Kool G Rap
22: The Eraser by Thom Yorke
23: Us Chasers by CRS (Child Rebel Soldiers)
24: Cry Together by The O’Jays
25: Who I Am by The Diplomats
26: End: Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest

DOWNLOAD: DJ DviousMindZ Presents – Meka’s Soul Mix Massacre, Vol. 1 (Mixtape) | Mediafire

2008 has been an amazing year for my self, my partner and our site, and to be honest I was not expecting things to turn out the way they have yet am ridiculously happy and ecstatic on how things turned out. 2009 is shaping up to be an even bigger year for us as well. With that said, I’m posting a small snippet of my personal favorites of the last 364.

Endtroducing… Meka’s Soul Mix Show
This is where it all began for yours truly. My love of music took me through a trip down memory lane, finding samples left and right, and thanks to my…errr… colorful vernacular over at my DX blog I was offered to team with my partner to launch this site. My first post here will always have a top spot for me, even if it was in 2007.

DXnext: U-N-I
A funny (and overtold, but fuck it, one more time ha) story on how we met: I attended the Los Angeles Sneaker Pimps event in August of 2007 where I saw Thurzday andY-O rocking the stage. I tried to approach them for the street tape they were selling, but got snubbed instead. Yeah, Slap-Box M wasn’t that big a deal then. Fast-forward to December, where I caught the video for “K.R.E.A.M.” and eventually Fried Chicken & Watermelon, and eventually I pitched to DX about spotlighting these two talented acts from Inglewood. They’ve been my favorite artists of 2008 since.

Meka’s (2)Dope vs (un)Dope Pete Rock Guitar Center SessionI don’t usually stan for many artists, but I was on full-time stan mode when I attended Guitar Cener’s Pete Rock session. Wackiness ensued trying to get there, but it was definitely a memorable experience.

A (2)Dope Mixtape: Cadillac Edition (Mixtape)
What more can I say? This was my favorite album of 2008. And yes, I am being biased. But putting the whole thing together was a memorable experience as well, and I am pleased with how warm the reception was for it. We definitely will do another on next year, but the first one will always be my favorite.

A (2)Dope Rock The Bells Post, Part 1
At the 2007 Rock The Bells show, I was hocking tees and CDs for DX. For 2008’s rendition I was hanging backstage with some of my rap idols, having an up-close shot of  their performances and – the highlight of my experience – tracking down the recently-reunited Pharcyde for an exclusive interview while Davey D recorded the whole thing. Easily the best concert I ever went to.

The New Music Cartel
Some hate us, some love us, but everybody respects us. And no, those two above aren’t our official spokesmodels, but they are in my dreams.

I have many more, but I got to get ready for a night of debauchery. Thank you to everyone who has supported this site in any way, shape or form. We promise to bring many things in the near future, so stay tuned. Happy New Year, bidges!

What up ya’ll. How is your lazy Sunday going? Anyone else ready for the Lakeshow to stop that Rocket’s winning-streak? Yessir! Anyways, on to the post. It’s been awhile since we’ve done one of these, but I promise we’re back on our grind. Got a special post coming later today. Back in ‘04, Living Legends emcee Murs joined forces with then Little Brother producer 9th Wonder to bang out a collaboration album. There was a lot of hype around this project and they didn’t let us down. To add to everyone’s listening pleasure, we have the original samples used by 9th for the LP. (EDIT: Was just hit up and told that Kevin dropped this earlier in the month, so props to him.) Check after the jump for the collection…

01 Breakwater – Release the Beast (Intro)
02 The Mighty Diamonds – Illiteracy (Bad Man)
03 Black Heat – Street of Tears (3:16)
04 Buddy Miles – Pain (The Pain)
05 Billy Paul – WOrd Sure Gets Around (Freak These Tales)
06 Curtis Mayfield – Now You’re Gone (H-U-S-T-L-E)
07 Gloria Lynne – If You Don’t Get It Yourself (Walk Like a Man)
08 Crackin’ – You’re Winning (And This is For…)
09 Lou Rawls – It’s Our Anniversary (The Animal)

DOWNLOAD: Murs & 9th Wonder – Murs 3:16 (The 9th Edition) (Samples)

DJ Parler presently has three Samplology Chapters under his belt, this being the first. He also the K. West Chapter and and A Gangster Chapter. Parler does just what we all love, mixes Dilla’s music with the samples he used. Again, sit back and enjoy…

DOWNLOAD: DJ Parler – Samplology: J. Dilla Chapter

I know there are more than a few sample-heads that view these parts of the internets, so here is a little treat for ya’ll. J. Rocc (Beat Junkies) mixed the samples used in the upcoming Droppin’ Science CD with the hip hop songs that sampled them. Here’s the intro of the press release…

“On February 12, Blue Note Records will release Droppin’ Science, a unique collection of the legendary label’s classic late 60s through mid-70s jazz-funk tracks, all of which have featured prominently as samples in some of the greatest hip hop cuts of the late 80s, 90s and beyond. Hip hop artists ranging from Dr. Dre to the Beastie Boys and A Tribe Called Quest have sampled Blue Note grooves by such jazz greats as Lou Donaldson, Grant Green, Donald Byrd, and Lonnie Smith.” [preview the full album]

DOWNLOAD: Blue Note’s Droppin’ Science Mix (Mixed by J. Rocc)

Shake >>> Meka. Honestly, I just wanted to be as cool as the guy that “should be banned and never allowed to write again because he’s a fuckin racist racist (yes two times)” (c) MPT. LMAO. Saw this track requested by the swedish chef in the comments. This song actually caused crazy controversy over at DX. Anyone remember that? After a conference call was held, the accusation was retracted (I still think the ex-Wolverine did some shady shit though).

DOWNLOAD: The Wiz – What Would I Do If I Could Feel f. Nipsey Russell
DOWNLOAD: Nas – Surviving the Times (prod. Chris Webber)
DOWNLOAD: Wordsmith – As the Art Fades Away (prod. Strada)

Another day, another album. This is becoming to easy haha. This time we’re dropping the complete sample collection used in Nas’ last album, Hip Hop Is Dead. We’re only getting started so be sure to keep this damn site bookmarked! Enjoy

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

01 Herbie Hancock – Sly (You Can’t Kill Me)
02 James Brown – Get Up, Get Into It And Get Involved (Where Are They Now?)
03 Big Daddy Kane – Set It Off (Where Are They Now?)
04 Incredible Bongo Band – Apache (Hip Hop Is Dead)
05 Incredible Bongo Band – In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Hip Hop Is Dead)
06 Billy Squier – Big Beat (Hip Hop Is Dead)
07 Eric B. & Rakim – I Ain’t No Joke (Who Killed It?)
08 Carmine Coppola – Marcia Religiosa (Black Republican)
09 Bill Withers – Use Me (Still Dreamin’)
10 Diana Ross – The Interim (Still Dreamin’)
11 Steve Miller Band – Take The Money & Run (Let There Be Light)
12 Marvin Gaye – After The Dance (Play On Playa)
13 Nat King Cole – Unforgettable (Can’t Forget About You)
14 Minnie Ripperton – Rainy Day in Centerville (Where Ya’ll At – Bonus)

DOWNLOAD: Nas – Hip Hop Is Dead (Samples)

So the 2dopeboyz take on the challenge of gathering the samples used on Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor. Some good samples on this one. I really like what Soundtrakk did with the Celeste Legaspi sample for Kick, Push.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

01 Harvey Mason – Hot Does it Feel (Real)
02 Paul Humphrey – Humphrey’s Overture (Just Might Be OK)
03 Celeste Legaspi – Bolero Medley (Kich, Push)
04 FAR – Nestle (The Instrumental)
05 Burt Bacharach – The Last One to Be Loved (He Say She Say)
06 I Monster – Daydream in Blue (Daydreamin)
07 Dexter Wansel – Life On Mars (The Cool)
08 Cecil Holmes – Stay With Me (Hurt Me Soul)
09 Thelma Houston – Pressure Cooker (Pressure)
10 Return to Forever – The Romantic Warrior (American Terrorist)
11 UFO – This Kid’s / Between the Walls (The Emperor’s Soundtrack)
12 Earth, Wind & Fire – Bad Tune (Carrera Lu – Bonus)

DOWNLOAD: Lupe Fiasco – Food & Liquor (Samples) [or MediaFire]

Uh oh. Shake’s done it again! For those that have been checkin the site over the past 2 weeks would have seen the Kanye West – Graduation Samples. If not … click that link and get to it!

Tracklist + Download link …

01. Hank Marvin – New Earth (Pray)
02. Marvin Gaye – Soon I’ll Be Loving You Again (American Dreamin)
03. Beastie Boys – Hello Brooklyn (Hello Brooklyn 2.0)
04. Barry White – Love Seranade (No Hook)
05. The Menahan Street Band – Make the Road by Walkin (Roc Boys)
06. Rudy Love and the Family – Does Your Mama Know (Sweet)
07. Little Beaver – Get Into the Party Life (Party Life)
08. The Isley Bros – Between the Sheets (Ignorant Shit)
09. Tom Brock – The Love We Share is the Greatest of Them All (say hello)
10. Larry Ellis & The Black Hammer – Funky Thing pt.1 (Success)
11. The Dramatics – Fell For You (Fallin)
12. En Vogue – Hold On (Blue Magic)
13. Curtis Mayfield – Short Eyes (American Gangster)

DOWNLOAD: Jay-Z – American Gangster Samples

I can’t front, Meka has been doing his thing with the Soul Mix posts. We gotta run a contest one day .. “Guess who used this sample?” Something like that haha. A few weeks ago I was thinking of getting the samples of Kanye’s new album but it didn’t go anywhere past a thought. Until these posts. Now I got on my grind … check it. This is a MUST HAVE for all you sample heads. Here are all the samples Kanye used to create Graduation!

Tracklist + Download link …

01. Elton John – Someone Saved My Life Tonight (Good Morning)
02. Steely Dan – Kid Charlemagne (Champion)
03. Daft Punk – Harder, Better Faster Stonger
04. Labi Siffre – My Song (I Wonder)
05. Michael Jackson – Pretty Young Thing (Good Life)
06. Mountain – Long Red (Barry Bonds & The Glory)
07. Can – Sing Swan Song (Drunk & Hot Girls)
08. Prince Phillip Mitchell – If We Can’t Be Lovers (Everything I Am)
09. Public Enemy – Bring The Noise (Everything I Am)
10. Laura Nyro – Save The Country (The Glory)
11. Chairmen of the Board – Bittersweet (Bittersweet)
12. U-Roy – Wake The Town (Good Night)
13. Super Cat – Nuff Man A Dead (Good Night)

DOWNLOAD: Kanye West – Graduation Samples