FOTR this week is the one and only DJ Spinbad. He’s our special guest this Saturday for New Year’s Eve and he’s one of the baddest djs on the planet. He’s toured all over the world and is the official DJ for world renowned comedian Russell Peters. Spinbad is also one of the most influential mixtape/open format DJ ever. Loved by the likes of DJ AM (RIP), Jazzy Jeff, A-Trak and more…he’s constantly set the standard for what DJs strive to be. His 80’s and 90’s megamix mixtapes continually get heavy burn to this day. We’re stoked to have him hold down the front room at The Bell House this Saturday from start to finish. Peep some mixtape favorites and his links below. And make sure to join us Saturday to ring in 2017.
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Pt. 3 with the best of TNN for 2016 and it’s coming in hot.
Here’s part 2 of our round up of the best in new music from 2016. Check out some personal choices below from DJ Ayres.
2016 has been an incredible year for music. We’ve seen a steady stream of fire drop from the well knowns and the new kids on the block. Our “That New New” section has been dedicated to feature a lot of that cool new music that hits our radar. As we close out the year, it only makes sense to pick out some of our favorites here that held strong as 2016 rolled along. Breaking this up into 2 parts, here’s some TNN favorites from the first half of the year. Enjoy.
#TBT – Ayres & Titties
Posted: December 15, 2016 Filed under: DJ Ayres, TBT | Tags: DJ Ayres, TBT, TittsworthWith Dave Chappelle recently bringing his Lil Jon impression out of retirement, it’s only right we throw it back to 2006! Ayres & Titties mix for Money Studies has officially been re-upped. Baltimore Club forever.
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FOTR: Michael The Lion
Posted: December 13, 2016 Filed under: Friends of The Rub | Tags: fotr, Michael The Lion
FOTR this week is Michael The Lion. Formerly known as DJ Apt One, this Philly resident has made a name for himself all over the world as well as his home town. After carving out a name for himself as part of the Philadelphyinz with Skinny Friedman and making some early anthems in the Moombahton movement, he re-branded himself as Michael The Lion to focus on his love of classic disco and house. He’s since developed his Funk Train party in multiple markets, released music on Soul Clap, Razor N Tie and multiple other labels as well as becoming a father. His latest mix and single can be peeped below. Check out some links to keep up with all things Michael The Lion as well.
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TNN is back in the fold with only a couple more weeks to go before we say goodbye to 2016. As 4th quarter is doing it’s thing and we see big name albums dropping left and right, here’s some recent stuff that may have flown under the radar. First up, we’ve got a brand new EP from The-Dream. Love You To Death is a short 5 song release but it’s extremely focus and a strong end of the year look from an extremely talented artist. Second, we see a new single from Jazz Cartier. He’s part of this new wave of Canadian hip-hop artists that’s making major noise and this tune will only carry that narrative. Finally, we’ve got a new future dancehall cut from Noah Issa that feels like we’re getting a glimpse at a major story developing. Stream all 3 releases in full below.
12.9 – The Rub & Freedom Holiday Party
Posted: December 9, 2016 Filed under: Flyers, Rub Dates | Tags: freedom party nyc, the rub
#TBT – DJ Ayres – Best Of Jay-Z Mixtape
Posted: December 8, 2016 Filed under: DJ Ayres, TBT | Tags: DJ Ayres, Jay-Z, TBT
One of our favorite rappers ever, Jay-Z, was born on December 4th, 1969. This now makes him now 47 years old. To honor young Hov getting ‘oh so close’ to that half century mark, we look back to a mix DJ Ayres made back in 2009 with a stack of his favorite Jay-Z tunes.
Here is what Ayres had to say back when he released this classic….
Here are a bunch of my favorite Jay-Z songs, mostly album cuts with a few freestyles and secret joints thrown in for good measure. Since Jay “retired” and came back, his music hasn’t sounded as urgent or hungry to me. He sounds like he’s coasting along, so I wanted to go back and pull out a bunch of his music that made you bob your head, marvel at his flow, puff out your chest, or even raise the little hairs on the back of your neck. The feelings you got from songs like “Where I’m From,” “D’Evils,” “1-900-Hustler” and “You Don’t Know.” Not included: #1 singles you’ve heard a million times, lazy one-take flows, lyrics about inventing the button-down shirt, songs dissing rappers who would later be signed to Jay-Z’s label, and songs produced by Eminem.
Hova Song / Intro
Where I’m From
PSA (Just Blaze Remix)
Crew Love (ft. Memphis Bleek & Beanie Sigel)
Squeeze First
Lyrical Exercise
Watch Me
Snoopy Track
Parking Lot Pimpin’ (ft. Beanie Sigel)
Threat
D’evils
It’s Like That
Coming of Age (ft. Memphis Bleek)
Coming of Age (Da Sequel ft. Memphis Bleek)
A Week Ago (ft. Too $hort)
Calling My Name
Laser in Your Ear
22 Two’s
44 Four’s (live)
Blunts and Army
Rap Game Crack Game
South Philly Niggaz
I Am Hov
Reservoir Dogs (ft. The Lox, Beanie Sigel and Sauce Money)
People’s Court
Can I Live
U Don’t Know (remix ft. M.O.P.)
Early This Morning
1-900-Hustler (ft. Beanie Sigel, Freeway & Memphis Bleek)
Young Black and Gifted
The Streets (ft. R-Kelly)
This Can’t Be Life (ft. Beanie Sigel)
Soon You’ll Understand
In My Lifetime (Big Jaz radio remix)