Mixtape

As promised, here is an awesome mixtape (zip. file, download and then unarchive). Starts off with some hip hop, moves into dance tracks, and finishes out with some chiller rockish music. You can get it onto a playlist by organizing itunes by album name and the tracks are organized by song titles or genre. Check it out: Mixtape #1

also let us know which songs you like best/what you want more of in the comments. enjoy

PS IM WICKED SORRY FOR ALL THE FACEBOOK MESSAGES- facebook's fault, not mine. forgiveness is a virtue.

Update: Click Read More to see the track list and our comments/more info on the songs


HIP HOP

1. Streets is Getting Hot- Beenie Man: The beat is just so sick on this song that it doesnt matter you can't understand a word he says. your head shall bobbeth

2. Move if You Wanna- Mims: its old but i figured this would be a pretty good dance party song, plus the video is really cool.

3. Fly Like Me- B.o.B.: up and comer, b.o.b. is the man. Apparently his first album is coming out by the end of 2009, here's its first single from last Dec. or so: I'll Be in the Sky

4. Daddy- B.o.B.: I'm loving the sample.

5. Shine Blockas- Big Boi: goddamn I've been waiting so long for Big Boi's single album "Sir Lucious Leftfoot... Son of Chico Dusty" (apparently its still a 2009 release despite having date set)... ill gobble the fuck out of any scrap big boi drops us. still, he never disappoints.

6. Reality Check- Binary Star: just a straight hip hop track, no solid hook just solid flows. it's great

7. The Check Point- Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa: i got nothing to say, wiz khalifa wants you all to know that he smokes weed.

8. Uptown f. Bun B and Lil' Wayne- Drake: Its slower than usual but besides the semi-weak chorus it's sick. anything with bun b is gold + drake really impresses on this one.

9. Embrace the Martian- Kid CuDi: I'll be honest, his new album disappointed me. Just included this old favorite from the mixtapes to remind everyone how good he can be.

10. Simple As...- Kid CuDi: Still, he comes through a few times, this one's a highlight along with Pursuit of Happiness, Make Her Say, Soundtrack 2 My Life. Really weird but catchy beat, shows the uniqueness he brings.

11. Wont Trade- Q-Tip: Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest fame) is one of the best lyricists. The Renaissance is good for any fan of Quest or old school.

12. Exotic on the Speaker- Soulico: Found by B lee, interesting blend of styles.

13, 14, 15. Ms. Rightfernow, Get Sum, Never Ever- Wiz Khalifa: 3 great songs from "Flight School." That whole mixtape is great, but what else would I say? I've been forcing wiz down your throats non stop.

16. Party and Bullshit in the USA- Biggie Smalls/ Hannah Montana: I swore id never see hannah poke her preteen face onto this blog but what chance does one man have against a raging tidal wave? Fine the goddamn song is catchy, you happy?

DANCE

17. Raindrops- Basement Jaxx: So good, i love everything about this song until it gets old with about a minute left. But whose attention span lasts that long on a saturday night anyways?

18. Memories f. Kid CuDi- David Guetta: The man behind I've Got A Feeling (my vote for worst song of the year) has another repetitive but this time GOOD song. i dunno, there's not much to it but it's great. Plus, respect Kid CuDi's creative range

19. Sexy Bitch f. Akon- David Guetta: My favorite party song of the year. blast this when your getting ready to go out and then once your drunk. two different, awesome experiences. Hip hop is getting involved in dance music and I am fine with that. Kid CuDi, Dizzee Rascal, now Akon.

20. Holiday- Dizzee Rascal: From "Tongue in Cheek." Bonkers is still easily my favorite from this album but the catchiness of this one is undeniable, and I am digging Dizzee's foray into electro music- Tiesto even produces a song on his new album.

21. Forever by Drake- Hood Internet Remix: B Lee found this and we are eternally grateful. its way better than the original, especially Drake's first verse, and does us the favor of cutting off Eminem (not a fan, sorry).

22. New In Town- Little Boots: There's something about this Brit; beat's sweet, chorus is catchy, gives us a taste of music across the pond.

23. Zumbi (nujax remix)- Major Lazer: Clearly a B Lee find, one of my favorites on this. Based off this hilarious video with ANDY MILONAKIS, except makes it a legit song. well played andy you fat fuck.

CHILL OUT

24. Strange Overtones- David Bryne and Brian Eno: A b lee joint. Old school ("this style is out of fashion, these beats are 20 years old"), yet strangely addicting.

25, 26. Sleepyhead, Little Secrets- Passion Pit: Liam brought this home with him. Like MGMT (NY city) I assumed they were British or something but theyre from Cambridge, MA. great band, here's my favorite two songs so far.

27, 28. 1901, Rome- Phoenix: Theyve been around a while but just made it big with "Wolfgang Armadaeus Phoenix" this summer. Unfortunately sam monroe found this band, but if you can get over that this whole album is good enough for a download. 1901 is in the new Cadillac (i think?) commercial, the one with the black guy driving a soccer mom van. Damn good songs despite its commercial abuse, Phoenix has a unique style.

29. Death- White Lies: I love this song, its perfect... great lyrics, progression, style changes. Belting this bad boy out on a summer drive with the windows down: there's nothing better.

hope you enjoyed them, offer your own thoughts/favorites/songs you hated in the comments section. peace.