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Ever since the first time I heard Kid Capri's classic 52 Beats mixtape, an event that immediately inspired me to go on the first of what would become numerous vinyl-purchasing binges, I've always had a soft spot for break beat mixes. I recently even went so far as to vote DJ Semantik's 100 Breaks tape as one of the 10 best albums of the decade on Weiss' survey from this past summer. It was with some excitement, then, that I received word of a new break mixtape from Russel Fong and DJ Matt Cali, Sample Junkies No. 2.
Sample Junkies No. 2 Mixtape d/l link (Media fire link)
Half of the fun of a break tape is the process of identifying and tracking down the various songs that are on the tape, so I didn't think there was much point in doing a real review of the tape and giving away all of the tracks that are included. Instead, I reached out to Russel Fong, the man who compiled the various songs for DJ Matt Cali to put in the mix, and asked him to briefly discuss a few of his favorite samples from Sample Junkies. Here are his top five picks, along with a brief word from Russel on each of them:
The Charmels - As Long as I've Got You
I was in elementary school when I first heard "C.R.E.A.M." and ever since, Wu-Tang has been tops in hip-hop for me. Although not so much as a whole anymore - Ghost, Rae & GZA are still putting out solid solo albums.
Menahan Street Band - Make the Road by Walking
These guys are a super group in terms of instrumental funk; I'm a big fan of Budos Band and El Michels Affair, so it's natural this track is fire. Young Hov knew what's up. Plus Menahan Street is near my crib in Bushwick, BK.
Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead
Everyone knows "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." and "Natural Woman," but how many know this one? This is classic Aretha to me. [Perhaps most famously sampled by Mos Def's Ms. Fat Booty.]
Leon Haywood - I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You
Pretty self-explanatory. Dre's creation is pretty much the anthem on the West Coast, so...yeah.
Tom Scott - Today
I don't think Matt included this in the mix, but this track was sampled by Pete Rock in "T.R.O.Y" - one of my most favorite tracks of all time. C.L.A.S.S.I.C.
So there you have it, shoutout to my man Russel for taking some time out for us and shout out to Matt Cali for putting together the mix. Once again, here's the download link for the mix:
Sample Junkies No. 2 Mixtape d/l link (Media fire link)
Mixed by: DJ Matt Cali
Beats and Breaks Compiled by: Russel Fong
If you want to see more of what Matt and Russel are up to, head on over to Matt's blog calipaper.com.
11/11/2009 9:00:51 PM posted by Fresh