DJ Alias Podcast

The journey of the show would feel something like this: Andre 3000 called Redman to tell him that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are doing an album with MgMt. Production by Danger Mouse. Redman could not keep that a secret so he hit up Diamond D and the Large Professor who were chilling with Tribe at the time. As Q-tip heard the news Marvin Gaye, Jelly Roll Morton and Bach looked down at these joining forces with approval. The spirit of those legends got the attention of Mick Jagger and Victor Wooten who were at Kanye West’s studio. Vic’s Reggae bass lines inspired Kanye. He promptly emailed The Rebirth Brass band who channeled Coltrane and they all started a parade.

When attempting to encompass the work or a group as dynamic as Outkast one must approach the task with care and respect. I spent the last year and a half composing this mixtape to demonstrate through art the level of respect I have for these two musicians.

Big Boi and Andre 3000 are clearly Hip Hop legends, however their musical influence stretches well beyond the boundaries of hip- hop. Their story is one of rappers who transformed themselves into true musicians. With complex rhyme styles, and sonically stunning production. Through internal reflection, and catering to nothing expect their creativity, OutKast has been able to transform themselves into global musical icons.

In my opinion they are the most talented musical duo alive. Each time they make an album it’s a step up musically and another look into who they are. Big Boi and Andre are able to make music that is not only relevant to the times, but it is also timeless. As the late great GURU put it, “The Rhyme style is elevated, the Style of beats is elevated” Over a 15 year period I have listened to and mentally examined the elevation of this masterful duo. This compilation consists of the Outkast songs that give me the emotional chills in my spine when I hear them. I hope that as you listen you can experience as I do the sonic beauty that is OUTKAST.

I have been delving deep into my vinyl recently trying to put new blends together. This is one I really like musically, but is more relevant to me this morning.

I was reading about how the media is demonizing Common and Michelle Obama for Common's invitation to recite poetry at the White House.

In short Common is a Hip Hop artist who I hold in the highest regard. He is a man of substance, who uses self reflection, and life experience to discuss the issues that press people of color as well as the those issues that effect us all.

I believe that he was a good choice for the event. Many in the media believe that the President and First Lady made a mistake by inviting him. If it was Maya Angelou, would that be ok? I love Maya Angelou and do not by any means undermine her contributions. On a personal level Common's music has touched me more, and forced me to look inside myself for personal growth more than Maya Angelou. I'm sure that as a 31 year old black man I am not alone in this.

What does this tell us about how people of color are still seen in America, especially the Hip Hop community. If Common, a positive rapper who's music is built around uplifting our world is vilified, what are our young people of color to think about themselves. We are still stuck behind the "VEIL" as Dubois would say. This veil gives

" a world which yields him no true self consciousness, but only lets him see himself through the revelation of the other world"

VIBRATE THE REMIX- simple as that

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Yesterday was the anniversary of Biggies death. I was inspired by a sports center segment about SHAQ and BIGGIE. As soon as the segment was over I went into my Biggie archives and put this together. It is a short memorial to spark thoughts about who this man was and how is career as a rapper affected HiP HOp culture, as well as the perception of a BLACK MALE MISUNDERSTOOD!

Enjoy.

I have many projects close to completion. This is a small taste of my instant inspirations.

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As we continue on. I just keep the music moving! This will help get you through the Afternoon, I mixed it special for you.

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Alias Intro

Mosquito Dance- DJ Bootsie

Magical (Bossa Remi- Lady Daisey

Something about a Shutterbug Remix- Big Boi/Daft Punk

Hood Pass Instict- Dam Funk

Easy Way Out- Pretty Lights

Hombre- M.I.A

I Like It - Cee Lo

African Rhythms- Touch of Jazz-

Getting Up to Get Down- United 8

Boogie- Uptown Funk Empire

Look Both Ways- Pretty Lights

Lost in the World- Kanye West

Way Down in a Hole- M.I.A- Blaqstarr

B- Boy Beef- Slakah the Beatchild

Calypso Blues- Guido Nemola Bootleg- Marvin Gaye

Dem People/Hot Flush- Alias Original

Portuguese Rumba/ Internet Connection (ins)- Dr. Bellido and Roger G

Lookin For Ya- OutKAst

Starry Eyed Remix- Theophilus London

Outta the Window- J. Davey

Walk Right up- Ladi6

My daily life is built around listening to, researching, creating, and blending music. I would say I am officially obsessed with music and sound. I actually get depressed if I don't have my daily music fill. This mix is entitled DAY IN DAY OUT as it is a look into my daily routine. Not only musically but mentally and emotionally as well. As I go through out the day my soundtrack is similar to this. My intention is that the messages, beats, breaks, harmonies, and rhymes are relevant to your DAY IN DAY OUT on a personal level.

Good Morning intro- Kanye/ Thievery Corporation

It's the REal - Alias/ Cee-LO

First of the Month- Bone- (Cleveland Stand Up)

Resolution- Aaliyah

Clocks in ATL- Apple Juice Kid

Born To Run- K-os

Sittin Sideways/ Back to Base- Paul Wall/ Sly and Robbie

Window Seat- Erykah Badu

Exhibit C- Jay Electronica

Tight Rope- Janelle Monae

NEw Generation- Quantic

African Rhythms - Oneness of JuJU

ShutterBug- Big Boi

Revolt of the Cockroach People- Ocetone

Tighten Up- Black KEys- (Danger Mouse production)

How you like me now- The Heavy

Time Will Tell- ICE

Do it again- Easy Going

Louder than a Bomb- Alias Remix

Dubolition- Hi fidelity Sound System

One More Chance- Basement JAxx

Sunshine of your Love- Spanky Wilson

Keep on Searching- Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings

Wu Tang interlude

Heavy Love Affair- Marvin Gaye

I'm Losing YOu- Temptations

9th Wonder (Dania mix)- Digable Planets

THis mix was inspired on a trip to ATL. I mixed in about three while I was there for my Boy RIc's 30th B-day. Not only are the tracks layered, but I felt the layers of myself peeling back to reveal a new style. I hope things songs can reach you and you peel some layers back

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Balance- Othello/DJ Vajra

That Lite ( Still haven't Found- U2)- DJ Vadim

Scenario/Duck Down/Nasty boy Remix- ALIAS

Gimmie What you got- Le Pamlemousse

Mysterious Ways- U2

Down in it/Dre Blend- Nine Inch Nails

Breakadawn/Dr. Dre/ If I ruled the world- Nas/Alias

Toms Diner is you NY SH--- Washing ton AVe- Suzzane Vega

Housin- EPMD

Off the Uptown 4- ALIAS

93 to Rhyme- Alias

Boogie D Stureby- Freddie Cruger

Suicide Blonde- INXS

White Horse- Laid Back

Moody- ESG

Sugar- Roy Ayers

Kiss of Life (House)- SAde

Another Star- Stevie Wonder

All Vinyl mix from the Genesis of DJ ALIAS. This was recorded on a 8 track digital recorder. I had no computer no serato and not that much wax, but this one came out dope.

Straight Hip HOp Classics-

Sound of Music Alias Intro

Watch for The Sound- Fat Joe

Fakin the Funk- Main Source

Crossover- EPMD

Tennessee - Arrested Development

Mass Appeal (Blend)- Gangstarr

Mad Izm (blend)- Channel LIve-

Nobody Beats the Biz- Biz Markie

We all love the 80's. I feel the 80' in most cases are represented by 80's pop and new wave (WHich I love and this mix includes some of the tracks). However this mix includes tracks that were all released in the 1980's but are not necessarily the type of 80's songs you would expect. AVANT GARDE 80's with a laid back Weekend Feel

Rockaway- Beres Hammond

Water Get No Enemy- Fela Kuti

Why Can't We Be Friends- WAR

Close to ME (Remix)- CURE

Check out My Melody- Eric B & Rakim

Just the Two of Us- Bill Withers

Juicy Fruit - Mtume

Shout- Tears For Fears

Iko Iko- Cyndi Lauder

Back To Life- Soul II Soul

Wishing Well - Terrence Trent D'arby

Notorious- Duran DUran

Voices inside my head- The Police

I Can't Go for That- Hall and Oates

Should I stay or should I go- The Clash

East of the River Nile- Augustus Pablo

All I do- Stevie Wonder

How Come you don't Call me anymore- Prince

This mix was put down a while back, I pulled it out of the archives to share with you. ENJOY! A blend of Rock, Soul, Jazz, Reggae. I really tried to run the gamut of good music, and take risks musically on this one.

Chain of Fools- Aretha Franklin

Way Down in a Hole- Blind Boys of Alabama

Roxanne - The Police

Move Over- Janis Joplin

YOung Folks- Peter Bjorn and John

Feel Good INC- Gorillaz (Produced by Danger Mouse)

Rehab Remix- Hot Chip (Amy Winehouse)

Go Go Gadget Gospel- Gnarls Barkley

Trenchtown Rock - Bob Marley

A Love Supreme Part I Acknowledgment - John Coltrane