ScissorMix 6: Tasty Leftovers
Well, this mix has sat on the shelf for a while. I originally made it for Memorial Day, with a fun-loving summertime vibe (hence the amazingly catchy Cee-Lo track, which was just blowing up on YouTube at the time). But I decided on a more instrumental mix, so this one was left unfinished and collected dust on my hard drive.
NYC Trust’s Greenwood Rhythm Coalition starts it off with a fantastic, super-versatile Cumbia groove which leads nicely into a bunch of soul-based tracks. And the first half peaks nicely with Mike 2600′s huge break (which is great track to top off Cee-Lo’s monster and impressively ramps the energy level up even higher).
The second half of the mix takes a bit of a more mellow turn and it’s a place where I threw in a bunch of my favorite tracks of 2010. Kelpe is amazing as always and I think “Margins” takes him to another level. Clive Tanaka produces innovative lo-fi electronic tracks. His album only had a cassette release so I think it got overlooked this year. I hear it’s getting a proper vinyl release in January so hopefully it’ll get more recognition as it surely deserves it.
DJ DRM’s Balearic remix is a departure from the sounds we’re used to hearing from the head honcho over at Bastard Jazz. But he shows off his range with a spaced-out cut that begs to be played while lounging poolside. And I closed it out with a long-time favorite of mine, Birdie Hilltop. I can’t say I’m a fan of the whole folk/singer-songwriter genre but all I know is that everything he lays down is gold.
Anyway, if I didn’t mention any of the artists on here it’s not because they don’t deserve it. It’s because it’s a lot more interesting to listen to the tracks than to bother reading what I have to say about them.
So I hope you enjoy the mix. And, once again, if you like any of the artists on here, please check out more of their material. I guarantee it’s worth your time.
Tracklist:
1. Greenwood Rhythm Coalition :: Cumbia Kikuchi (0:00)
2. Ebo Taylor :: Victory (Instrumental) (3:02)
3. Budos Band :: Rite of the Ancients (6:22)
4. Cee Lo :: Fuck You (9:54)
5. Mike 2600 :: Now Here’s A Funky Beat (13:33)
6. Bottin :: Fly Like a Beagle (15:59)
7. Claude VonStroke :: The Greasy Beat ft. Bootsy Collins (Natural Funk Mix) (20:07)
8. Collie Buddz :: Come Around (21:26)
9. Major Lazer :: Good Enough Ft Collie Buddz & Lindi Ortega (24:58)
10. Kelpe :: Margins (27:15)
11. Clive Tanaka :: Neu Chicago (30:44)
12. Tal M Klein :: Without Her featuring Curtis Ruptash (DJ DRM Remix) (34:37)
13. Beachy Head :: Mechanical Me (Bonobo Mix) (39:56)
14. Solar Bears :: Trans Waterfall (43:46)
15. Birdie Hilltop :: Summer (47:31)
I love getting my head unscrewed and having my body filled with such deliciousness.
I wish it happened every day, 2x a day. This mix is straight dope, and that transition from Cumbia to Victory was divine on so many levels. Muchos Gracias.
Feliz año nuevo!
Whoa, glad to hear that you and your screw-top head dig the mix!
Happy New Year!
Sometimes leftovers taste better the next day. Marination son!
Was wondering if you would/could tag this as Scissormix as well, I’ve been trying to keep it thumbed up in Stumble so when I come back, I can hear the brilliant mixes.
Ah, thanks for pointing that out. Missed that when I posted this.
Glad to hear you dig the mixes. Thanks for listening!
Awesome set, every single song, especially love the GRC cumbia & Budos Band tracks. thanks for sharing.
Great to hear. Thanks for checking it out!