In TiRon’s words: Before we drop DJ Dahi’s instrumental project “Toys†we grabbed all of the work he’s done with other artists and compiled a mixtape called “Show & Tell†mixed by DJ Low Key.  He’s done some of the most important records in my catalogue and we just want you to understand who Dahi was and how incredible he is.
.:DJ Dahi – Show & Tell (mixed by DJ Low Key) (tracked):.
.:Download DJ Dahi – Show & Tell (mixed by DJ Low Key) (untracked/podcast style version):.
1. Dahi Beats “33rd Sessionâ€
2. Pac Div “Postedâ€
3. Ayomari feat. TiRon “Happy Thoughtsâ€
4. Tiron & Ayomari “Jack Kerouacâ€
5. Dahi Beats “82nd Sessionâ€
6. Iggy Azalea feat. Problem “Drop Thatâ€
7. Pac Div “Number 1â€
8. Dahi Beats “12th Beatâ€
9. TiRon & Ayomari “No Wonderâ€
10. TiRon “For Your Smileâ€
11. Pac Div feat. Colin Munroe “Underdogs IIâ€
12. Dahi Beats “34th Sessionâ€
13. Pac Div “SuperNegroesâ€
14. TiRon “Take A Bowâ€
15. TiRon, Ayomari & Tunji “Quitterâ€
And make sure you check out DJ Dahi’s dope new beat tape, Toys, over at TheCafeteriaLine.Bandcamp.com.
(Catch TiRon & Ayomari when they hit Denver on 12/15 for the Solution Showcase #1)
It was a star-studded event in Los Angeles’s premiere venue, The Music Box, where the sold-out crowd gathered to watch their beloved hometown hero, Kendrick Lamar. Big names like A$AP Rocky, Krondon, and Busta Rhymes were in the house as either entourage or performers and even the mythical Dr. Dre had a section of the balcony for himself to enjoy the festivities without being hounded by the peons. Featured on the bill, Left-Coast duo TiRon & Ayomari caught everyone by surprise as they preached about relationships and love’s many complexities, while eloquently doing live renditions of their highly acclaimed project, A Sucker for Pumps.
After the show, the two rappers sat down with The Crew’s own Raj to enlighten their audience as to how they were brave enough to dedicate an album to love, where they want the project to take them, and of course to serve as alarm clocks to wake up everyone else who’s been comfortably snoozing on them.
Graphic By TaliaTSS: What would say inspired you guys to make A Sucker for Pumps?
TiRon: Really, we had done all these relationship songs like “Ms. Right†and “Sydney†and so many relationship-esque records that were kind of different anyways, so we thought “what if we did like a whole album on it?†Because there’s been a trend in Hip-Hop. There’s been a lot of bullshit like ‘I’ll buy you the moon and the stars and all this other stuff’ and then there was ‘fuck bitches, get money.’†Anger isn’t necessarily that cut and dry and love ain’t that cut and dry. Basically we wanted to make an album with all of that gray in between.
(Check out the rest of the interview here)
Shouts to John Chapman IV for featuring me on his new lifestyle/fashion video blog, Conceited Ego…In this episode, he focuses on creating versatile outfits (not quite my usual “fancy t-shirt and hoody” steez)…Check it out for more on how to make the most of your gear and to see what I’d look like if I had a stylist…LOL…
Drop what you’re doing and head over to TanyaMorgan.bandcamp.com to download Tanya Morgan’s new EP, You & What Army?. It’s free (with an option to cop a dope, limited edition tee), ridiculously good (I’m biased, so check for yourself) and drops just in time for you to listen and be thankful that dudes like this are making music. If that wasn’t enough goodness, your favorite DJ contributed cuts on “We Rollin” and an Aeon beats listening session at my house over the Summer led to “Rock The Bells”. Once you download and enjoy the songs, check out these great liner notes, courtesy of Von Pea from over at VonPea.com to make it an even better listening experience:
Disclaimer: this is long.
You & What Army. The latest attempt at proving we’re supposed to be making music. Not so much to you, but to myself. I wont speak for Don, but we’ve absolutely had talks about proving ourselves right as opposed to proving anyone wrong. As I sit here watching this hip hop video show and wondering why there’s no actual hip hop in this current video that’s playing (not in a “this aint real hip hop!†way, the song is literally not a hip hop song at all. its not a rap beat, and there’s no rapping), I cant help but feel like we all look like Disco Stu from The Simpsons. Its as if we’re holding onto something that doesn’t exist…but it does.
Most of the guys we all consider great are still doing it. Most of us relatively new guys still care about being skilled and saying something…or at least evoking good emotions through music.
All we need is you. For more than one listen.
In the past, Tanya Morgan has been about the act. Every album was like a play for us. The concepts and themes and characters were all about creativity. Making actual cassettes to go with the concept of Moonlighting, city planning-accurate maps to go with Brooklynati, or how Don Cusack was supposed to come in a DVD case and PGHI in a mini 3 ring binder. All that is fun, but It all started to feel like a cute lil high school play to me. To keep that metaphor, I feel like we have to turn this play into a good ass movie in theaters everywhere. Or at least get it on IFC. This EP is meant to serve as a reintroduction. We have always aimed to bring fun and our perspective on life, as well as what we go through as artists. I personally feel like there’s a lot left to say and do that we haven’t even scratched the surface on.
Intro
If you have Brooklynati you know that it starts with “On Our Way†and formally ends with “Just Arrivedâ€. Ilyas Jr. also asks “are we there yet?†throughout the album. I had another one of those “it would be dope if!….naaah†ideas and as usual Don says “lets try that!â€. Just in case its not clear to everyone that hears it: that is in fact Ilyas, the former 3rd member of TM, leaving the group…ON the album intro.
So I get to talking with Il about this intro and how it could be done in a way that metaphorically answers all questions. He was with the idea and further went on to explain how he was going to do an intro from his perspective on his next LP…what happens/where he goes when he gets out of the car. Whats cool about that is we did the same “skit from 2 perspectives on 2 different albums†thing on the Sunlighting mixtape and Moonlighting. He’s always TM regardless. We all are. Our friends Filthy and Aeon said it was sad. Evoked emotion FTW.
Do It Tanya
For people with short attention spans that don’t really want to give us a fair listen anyway, they might just turn the album off after thislikethemarkassbustasthattheyare. I call this the Tommy Boy jam because while it reminds me of “Me Myself & I†(De La, not Beyonce), its really inspired by “Doowutchalike†and “Kiss You Back†by Digital Underground. I think the latter is amazing to this day…both songs sound more like ‘hanging out over music’ than actual songs and that’s what we were aiming for with this one. I’ll explain why it comes back on at the end of the album later.
I haven’t been updating the site like I should lately and I’m sorry…The deadly combination of a tumblr addiction, extra busy schedule and ton of events in the process of coming together, but not to a point where I wanna post about them yet has made djlowkey.com feel a little stagnant lately…
Don’t worry though, I’ve been steady posting over at djlowkey.tumblr.com and will be adding a ton of content to this site before the month is over. So in the meantime, head over to my tumblr, (hopefully) follow my page and stay tuned for more mixtapes, dope events (we’re going HUGE for the Solution’s 5 year anniversary in February) & more good stuff here shortly…
.:T & A : The Prelude to ASFP (mixed by DJ Low Key) (tracked):.
.:T & A : The Prelude to ASFP (mixed by DJ Low Key) (untracked/podcast style version):.
1. What You Waiting On (Prod. By DK)
2. The Do (Prod. by J Dilla)
3. My Wingman & Me (Prod. By Phonix)
4. My So Called Twenties (Prod. by Cook Classics)
5. Just A Dreamer ft. Tunji (Prod. by Skin & Bones)
6. 3 Drink Minimum (Prod. by SA-RA Creative Partners)
7. Ms Right (Prod. by DOOM)
8. Sydney (Prod. by Cook Classics)
9. Get Ova Dat Pt. 2 (Prod. by Phonix)
10. No Wonder (Prod. by DJ Dahi)
11. Devils (Prod. by Diddy & Mario Winans)
12. Soon As (Prod. by Caribou)
13. The Luncheon (Prod. by Lord Quest)
14. Superwoman (Prod. By Jansport J)
15. Quitter ft. Tunji (Prod. by DJ Dahi)
16. Good Food (Prod. by Quaran Goodman)
TiRon & Ayomari – A Sucker For Pumps coming soon!!! Also, make sure you check out TiRon & DJ Low Key – Ketchup, TiRon’s MSTRD and Ayomari’s PB&J Solution.
What’s up world? I wanted to check in and see if you’d do me the quick favor of heading over to Westword.com and voting for me for best hip hop DJ in the Westword Music Showcase. Voting is easy and painless and since I’m up against such Colorado DJ heavyweights as defending DMC NYC champion DJ Cysko Rokwel, Moolah Boy K-Tone, Solution co-founder Sounds Supreme and world renowned turntablist DJ Vajra, I’m gonna need your help to follow up my win in 2010 (Thanks again Denver, I also won in 2008 and I think a win this year would make me the first three time winner; please help me make history). I have a ton of respect for all four of the other competitors and they’re all friends of mine, but you can’t vote for everybody so you might as well vote DJ Low Key (category 39).
And most importantly, thanks for the support in the contest and my DJ career, whether or not I win. I couldn’t do what I do for a living without the support of fine people like yourself and I know, appreciate and relish that.
P.S. If I win, I’ll make a mixtape for y’all or throw a party or both or something else that’s even better, trust.
EVERY SUNDAY -> I’m excited to announce that after a great Sunday last weekend, you can catch Connected w/DJ Low Key every Sunday night from 8:30-11:30 at the Hai Bar (downstairs at Sushi Hai, 32nd & Lowell in the Highlands).  The feedback was overwhelmingly positive all across the board; a bunch of regulars from my previous Sunday night unanimously said the venue was an upgrade, as was the sound quality, food & happy hour menu size. Speaking of the happy hour, that was $2 nigiri, $4 rolls & $5 appetizers + $3 small sake, $5 large sake, $3 beers, $6 wines & more the whole time I’m DJing. And in case you can’t tell from the picture above, I’ll be spinning the best in soul, R&B and other feel good music. There’s no better way to wrap up your weekend, trust. Last but not least, I’m working on a nice variety of special events for the night, so stay tuned to this site and my twitter for more info on that too. No cover /// 21+ /// SushiHai.com for more on the food/drinks/venue.
News on RBMA 2011 from RedBullMusicAcademy.com. Denver, we’ll still be doing the mail in dinner this Sunday, 4/3, even though the postmark deadline has been extended to 4/26; so if your app is done and you’d like to come down, please e-mail Justin [at] RedBullMusicAcademy {dot} com to RSVP:
The Red Bull Music Academy 2011 will not be held in Tokyo. New location to be announced April 11.
We have been in close contact with our Japanese team and friends since the terrible earthquake and tsunami struck on March 11, and the severe problems at Fukushima nuclear plant began. After thorough evaluation, we decided to relocate this year’s edition of the Academy, which was set to take place in Japan this fall.
A new location for the Red Bull Music Academy 2011 will be announced as of Monday, April 11. As a consequence, we have decided to extend the application period: applications will now be accepted until April 26 (date of postmark).
The dates of the workshops, October 23 to November 25, will remain the same, as will the application form and jury process. All applicants will be notified by July, whether they have been accepted to join the Academy or not.
Throughout the past months of preparation for the Tokyo Academy, we have gotten to know Japan as a country immensely rich in spirit, beauty, tradition and innovative energy. We are honoured to have been introduced to so many interesting people and to have been allowed to experience some of their creative vision. We truly admire and respect their strength and courage in the face of this terrible situation.
We at the Academy also wish to show our solidarity and support for the Japanese music makers who have been part of our journey. Hence, the Red Bull Music Academy floor at SónarSound Tokyo this weekend will go ahead as planned. All profits from the festival will be donated in support to those affected by the horrific events of March 11 and their aftermaths.
We will continue to maintain strong links with the musical and creative scene in the country, and hope to bring the full Academy experience to Japan in the not too distant future.
Infos & FAQs
Red Bull Music Academy 2011
Workshop 1: October 23 – November 4, 2011
Workshop 2: November 13 – November 25, 2011
Announcement of new location: April 11
Application period extended – New deadline: April 26 (date of postmark)Will the Red Bull Music Academy 2011 be postponed?
No, the dates of the actual event will remain as previously announced. It’s just the application period that has been extended by three weeks.So, by when do I need to hand in my application?
All applications must be sent, i.e. postmarked April 26, 2011, or earlier. Please note that, despite the postponement, there is no need to send your application on the last day.Will there be any changes to the selection process?
No, the procedure of picking our participants, as well as the rules and regulations for applying to the Academy will remain exactly the same.Should I still reply to the Japan-related questions (44-48) in the application form, despite the fact that the Academy is not going to happen there this year?
Yes, the whole questionnaire needs to be filled in. We want every single applicant to face the same conditions and have the same fair chance to get in.When will successful applicants be notified?
All applicants will be notified via email by July 15, whether they were successful or not.Will the Academy happen in Tokyo next year?
We can’t say at this stage but as stated above, we do hope we will be able to bring the Academy to Tokyo in not so distant future.Any more questions regarding the relocation and application process?
Please don’t hesitate to send an email anytime.
