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FEBRUARY 2010: MixTape Wednesdays – DJ Mensa
01 year ago
FEATURED DJ: DJ MENSA
DJ Mensa’s Official Website
Just last weekend DJ Mensa won the Toronto RedBull Thre3Style Competition, he will be facing nine other DJs on March 13th at The Sound Academy to represent Canada. The winner will move onto the finals in Paris, France.
DJ Mensa was the 2009 RedBull Thre3Style Canadian Runner-Up.
Biography: Taken from his official website
From the frozen tundra that is Toronto, Canada, DJ Mensa single-handedly keeps the streets hot. In a city where the biggest acts are humbled by unforgiving T-Dot audiences, Mensa brings nothing but his A-Game on every occasion.
From the smallest of lounges to thousands in attendance, Mensa has brought parties to life across Canada, the US, and his native Philippines. Smooth mixing paired with a turntablist’s sensibility make his sound hard to duplicate, and has quickly made him one of Toronto’s favorite DJ’s.
At every party, Mensa makes it a personal affair, creating on-the-spot mixes tailored to the vibe of every occasion. As the DJ behind such acts as Cesar Comanche, Masia One and up and coming R’n’B artist Ayah, Mensa has found himself in nearly every venue across the city, opening for such acclaimed recording artists as:
- Common
- Lil’ Jon
- Questlove
- Wale
and many more.
Check out DJ Mensa’s featured MixTape and many more on his official website.
Cabin Fever
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Tracklist:
Bob James – Feel Like Making Love
D’Angelo – Feel Like Making Love
Black Star – Brown Skin Lady
Mista – Lady
Rell ft. Jay-Z – Love For Free
Mary J. Blige – Be Happy (Siik Remix)
Amerie – Different People
Missy Elliott – Pussycat
50 Cent – Ryder Muzik
Mary J. Blige ft DMX – Sincerity
Nicole – I Can’t See (Mensa Blend)
Deborah Cox – Sentimental
Cee-Lo – Let’s Stay Together
Glenn Lewis – Beautiful Eyes
Little Brother – All For You
Common – I Used To Love H.E.R. (Freddie Joachim Remix)
Hi-Tek – Git Ta Steppin’
Bilal – Love It (9th Wonder Remix)
Janet Jackson – Spending Time With You
Snoop Dogg ft. Brandy & Pharrell – Special
Zo! – My Flame
Destiny’s Child – Game Over
Joe ft. Mariah Carey & Nas – Thank God I Found You
Glenn Lewis – The Thing To Do
Anthony Hamilton – Do You Feel Me
Isley Brothers – Don’t Say Goodnight (It’s Time For Love)
DLink: (MP3)
FEBRUARY 2010: MixTape Wednesdays – DJ SK3MES
01 year ago
FEATURED DJ: DJ SK3MES
Bio:
Although this DJ is fairly new to the scene, he certainly doesn’t have a problem when it comes to track selection. Being inspired and influenced by his best friend (the infamous DJ Conor Cutz who is widely known in the Toronto scene for his stage presence and knowledgeable battle background), Shain aka SK3MES focused his knowledge more toward the mixing aspect of DJing.
His first mix which is entitled “I Survived Electro 2009” definitely keeps the beat at a steady pace for any electro-head out there. Although the EQing could have had a little more attention paid to it, it’s not bad for a first and interests Room-Noise on what this newcomer has to offer in the future.
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Tracklist:
Flash 2.9 – Dave Darell Mix
AutoErotique – Gladiator (Steve Aoki x DJ AM Remix)
Warp 1.9 – (GTRONIC BadAssRMX)
WARP 1.9 – The Bloody Beetroots featuring Steve Aoki
Touring in NY – Maybb
DTF – Terror Dactal
I Hold The Crown – Redman (Gigi Barocco Remix)
Escape (Bloody Beetroots Remix) – The Toxic Avenger
Move Bitch (Villains remix) – Ludacris
Shut up and let me go (Lazrtag remix) – The Ting Tings
Sexy Bitch (Chuckie and Lil Jon remix) – David Guetta featuring Akon
Vuvuvu – MSTRKRFT
Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix) – Kid Cudi
Pussy Stay On My Mind -
Helium (Wolfgang Gartner Remix)
Flashback – Wolfgang Gartner
Kids (Soulwax remix) – MGMT
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FEBRUARY 2010: MixTape Wednesdays – THE YOUNG CANADA MIX
01 year ago
FEATURED: THE YOUNG CANADA MIX FROM LOVE THY BROTHER
Biography: Check out Saintwoods for the DJ’s bio.
Today’s Mix Tape JUST came out yesterday, it’s a 30 minute track featuring Canada’s upcoming producers. For more information check out Saintwoods an online culture and music magazine based from Montreal.
Featured DJs:
John Roman
Golden Gloves
DATSIK & EXCISION
Torro Torro
Zed’s Dead
Kid Aloha
LOVE THY BROTHER
NROTB
DJ Barletta
Smoke and Mirrors
Gingy
Nujax
Killabits
Dooze Jackers
MadKids
Riviera
Le Matos
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Tracklist:
John Roman – Martyr
Golden Gloves – Drop That Beat
Datsik & Excision – Swagga
Torro Torro – Knockin Boots 3.5 proof
Brodinski & Noob – Peanuts Club (Zed’s Dead Remix)
Mowgli – Paris To London (Kid Aloha Remix)
Love Thy Brother – Chulain
NROTB – Droplet
Barletta – Whisper
Smoke and Mirrors – Insane
Gingy & Dr. Dreidel – My Ladies
Dooze Jackers – Got Line!
Laidback Luke and A-Trak – Shake it Down (Nujax Remix)
The Killabits – Club Killa
Mad Kids – Flamen
Benny Benassi – Love and Motion (Mansion Remix)
We Have Band – Honey Trap (Le Matos Remix)
DLink: (MP3)
Source: Saintwoods
AUGUST 2009: Remix Fridays
02 years ago
Remix Fridays + Video Premieres, enjoy!
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger (Deadmau5 Remix) – Daft Punk
Remix By: CANADIAN Deadmau5
DL Link: Here
Sexy Bitch (Chuckie and Lil Jon Remix) – David Guetta featuring Akon
Remix By: DJ Chuckie
DL Link: Here
Youngest Folks (Diplo Remix) – Peter, Bjorn and John
Remix By: Diplo
DL Link: Here
Bossy (Crookers Unofficial Remix) – Kelis
Remix By: CROOKERS
DL Link: Here
Digital Girl – Jamie Foxx Featuring Drake, The Dream and Kanye West (West Coast Remix)
DL Link: Here
La La La – LMFAO (Terror Dactel Remix)
Remix By: Terror Dactel Remix
DL Link: Here
JULY 2009: EdgeFest Review
02 years ago
So I went to this year’s EdgeFest at Downsview Park in Toronto! The line -up this year was amazing so I couldn’t miss it. I went mainly for Metric but it was all worth it. Sadly it was raining that day and it was a bit cold, two summers ago I went to Vans Warped Tour and there was dirt EVERYWHERE. At EdgeFest…there was MUD everywhere. By the end of the night my shoes and pants were covered with mud.
I was pretty close to the main stage, so I got some decent pictures for you guys. So enjoy the remixes.
Arkells
Site: MySpace.com/ArkellsMusic
Similar Artists: The Waking Eyes, Matt Mays & El Torpedo, Attack in Black, & John Plaskett.
They were the first band to play at EdgeFest and I gotta admit to you that they sound exactly like Sam Roberts. So if you like Sam Roberts definitely check out Arkells.
Here’s one of my favourite songs by them:
The Stills
Site: Myspace.com/TheStills
Similar Artists: The Dears, Sam Roberts, French Kicks, Ambulance LTD, Wintersleep, Longwave, Stellastarr*.
Second band, I love the stills their music sounds kinda like Keane to me. And it’s just a good band to listen to when you want to relax.
DEFINITELY Download this amazing remix by Mansion:
Being Here (MANSION REMIX) – The Stills
By: MANSION
DL LINK: HERE
K-OS
Site: Myspace.com/Kos
Similar Artists: K’naan, Sam Roberts, The Roots, Common, Mos Def, Zion I, Blackalicious
4 3 2 1 (Rock Steady Drew The Love Mix) – K-OS
Download Link: Here
Uptown Girrl (Herr Kaschkes Remix) – K-OS
Download Link: Here
Your English Is Good (K-OS Remix) – Tokyo Police Club
Download Link: Here
Metric
Site: Myspace.com/Metric
Similar Artists: Stars, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Tegan and Sara, Broken Social Scene, Rilo Kiley.
Friggin’ love this band, I was so happy to see them live. They sounded perfect, like they were playing it right off their CD. I can’t even describe the feeling that i had when I finally saw them. Here are some pictures:
Help Im Alive (the Twelves Remix) – Metric
Download Link: Here
Help, Im Alive (Immuzikation B-ting Like a Hammer Remix) – Metric
Download Link: Here
Alexisonfire
Site: Myspace.com/Alexisonfire
Similar Artists: Dance Gavin Dance, Underoath, A Day to Remember, Funeral for a Friend, Emarosa, Thursday, Silverstein.
I can’t find any remixes with Alexisonfire but I’ll give you a link to their new song Young Cardinals.
Young Cardinals – Alexisonfire
DL Link: Here
Boiled Frogs – Alexisonfire
DL Link: Here
AFI
Site: Myspace.com/AFI
Similar Artists: Tiger Army, Son of Sam, Anti-Flag, Bad Religion, Alkaline Trio
I felt bad for them, so much shit was thrown at them during their stage time.
DL LINK: HERE
Billy Talent
Site: Myspace.com/Billy Talent
Similar Artists: Pezz, Sum 41, Rise Against, Zebrahead, Green Day, Anti-Flag, The Offspring
I can’t find any really good remixes with Billy Talent and since I got a hold of their third album 2 months ago. I’ll leak three of my favourite songs from the Billy Talent III album which comes out on July 14th so remember to check it out!
Devil On My Shoulder – Billy Talent
DL LINK: HERE
Tears Into Wine – Billy Talent
DL LINK: HERE
Pocketful of Dreams – Billy Talent
DL LINK: HERE
Enjoy!
To send in request, email me at room.noise09@gmail.com
MAY 2009: FEATURED ARTISTS: METRIC & K-OS
02 years ago
Requested by Brian L.
Sorry for the lack of updates, I’m most likely gonna make a huge ass post on REMIX Friday’s. So keep checking back. To send in requests email me at connierules@gmail.com.
METRIC:
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/metric
The Canadian based band, Metric, was formed in 1998. Their new album Fantasies just came out in stores a month ago. With ratings of 4.5/5 by Spin and Rolling Stones. Fantasies is definitely an album that must be purchased! For more music, check out their MySpace.
Similar Artists: Stars, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Tegan and Sara, Broken Social Scene, Rilo Kiley
Help Im Alive (the Twelves Remix) – Metric
Download Link: Here
Help, Im Alive (Immuzikation B-ting Like a Hammer Remix) – Metric
Download Link: Here
K-OS:
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/kos
Kevin Brereton, is a Canadian Hip-Hop artist that also goes by the name of K-OS. Growing up in Ontario, his music influences were from diverse groups such as the New Order, Depeche Mode, and Slick Rick. K-OS’ new album, Yes!, was just released a month ago (the same day as Metric), with ratings of 4/5 by NOW magazine. To check out more of his music visit his MySpace.
Similar Artists: K’naan, Sam Roberts, The Roots, Common, Mos Def, Zion I, Blackalicious
4 3 2 1 (Rock Steady Drew The Love Mix) – K-OS
Download Link: Here
Uptown Girrl (Herr Kaschkes Remix) – K-OS
Download Link: Here
Your English Is Good (K-OS Remix) – Tokyo Police Club
Download Link: Here
Keep comin’ back!