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I got a call late yesterday from my dad to inform me that Michael Jackson had passed. Appropriate since Papi was the one who bought some of my fist records, including the Thriller LP.

In celebration of MJ’s life, here are some remixes and covers you should grab on this momentous day. I bet more and more mega mixes have popped up on the Internets since, but these happen to be some of my favorites.

Startin’ with the classics, Soul Avengerz took MJ’s “Off the Wall” and housed it up for the refreshing weekend staple, “Enjoy Yourself”. The “P.Y.T Demo” is so necessary and U-Tern did a fine job of extending the intro and outro to really get the jam going. The Bird Peterson “Thriller” is a fantastic example of what a good remix can be. The Z-Trip remix sheds a stripped down light on the 1969 song that is so good- it is eerie. Check out Petra Haden doing what she does best–sweet, sweet acapellas. And finally, a Bushwaka “Billie Jean” bonus.

Rest in peace, MJ.

Soul Avengerz – Enjoy Yourself (MF)

Michael Jackson – Pretty Young Thing (Demo) (U-Tern Edit) (mp3)

Michael Jackson – Thriller (Bird Peterson Remix) (mp3)

Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (DJ Z-Trip Remix) (mp3)

Petra Haden – Thriller (mp3)

MJ – Billie Jean 2002 (Bushwaka Mix) (YSI)

Thanks to PartyEnds for some links.

Calm down!

We’ve got the next installment of the DIRB! KTRU live mix recording from last month.

And it comes your way on a very special day! Yes, it’s now officially summer, but it’s also DIRB!’s third anniversary.

So in celebration, and without further ado, here’s DIRB! Live on KTRU Part 2 mix from our latest DIRB! family member, Squincy Jones.

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD DIRB! Live On KTRU – Squincy Jones PT. 2

http://www.zshare.net/audio/616307815afc2adf/

PART 2

Bassnectar – Art of Revolution (Original)
Jayou – Crack Hands
Brumak – Arcade Rave
Deadmau5 – I Remember (Caspa Remix)
Kid Sister Feat. Kanye West – Pro Nails (Rusko Remix)
La Roux – Bulletproof (Foamo Dubstep Remix)
gWorm (Slimer) – Windowlicker Remix (EXCLUSIVE DEMO)
Virgo – Freak
Distance – Night Vision (Skream Remix)
Dave Gahan – Saw something (Skreamix)
Stagga – Sick As Sin (Feat.Skamma)
Mims – Move If You Wanna (gWorm Dubstep Edit)
Joker – Digidesign
The One True Jazzy Devastator – Textbook
Squincy Jones – Pop Trunk (Nintendub Edit)
Gangsta Red ft 2 Mello – Ima Tell Ya Mama
Menusha & The Girls – You Boys Can Boogie
Rick James – Superfreak (NES Remix)
Sonido Del Principe – Wumbia

CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE MIXES AT WWW.AWWREADY.BLOGSPOT.COM >>

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JUST IN TIME FOR OUR ALL-OUT DIRB! BLOCK PARTY (aka SDF-One’s B-day) THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 27 AT BLOCK 21 (2420 WASHINGTON) …

DIRB! DJs took over the KTRU Rice Radio airwaves on May 22. Here’s the first installment of the 3-hour long mix we recorded. SQUINCY JONES, GRACIE CHAVEZ, ANTONIO, G.WIZZ & JEP were on hand to make it happen. The only thing that didn’t happen was that awkward family photo Antonio forgot to take!

First up, it’s a dubstep mix (PT. 1) by Squincy Jones featuring an intro by moi–Gracie Chavez.

Enjoy!

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD DIRB! PT. 1 here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/616304082588f349/

GRACIE CHAVEZ (INTRO)

Faust – Feel.Love.Thinking.Of (Mexicans with Guns Remix)
M83 – We Own The Sky (Udachi Dubstep Edit)
The Postal Service – We Will Become Silhouettes (Mexicans With Guns Remix)

SQUINCY JONES

Rumblejunkie – Training
Rusko – Bionic Commando Theme
Skream – Sandsnake Ft. Cluekid
Prodigy – Breathe (NumberNin6 Remix)
Dread Foxx – Pump up the Volume Remix
Chase & Status – Eastern jam (Vaski VIP)
AC Slater – Calm Down
The Streets – Blinded By The Lights (Nero Remix)
Marchmellow – YoungFolkDub
Dubbel Dutch – Dem Bones (EXCLUSIVE DEMO)
DatsiK – Nuke Em
Joker – Do It

CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE MIXES AT WWW.AWWREADY.BLOGSPOT.COM >>

Santigold

With her recent legal troubles behind and reprise of her namesake, Santi White can keep it moving on to the next as Santigold. The artist formerly known as “Santogold” (a nickname she got from a classmate back in the ’80s for her sister-girl style) is back on track this summer touring in support of her f/k/a self-titled debut.

She also makes her debut here in the H tonight at the House of Blues-Houston with support from female rapper Amanda Blank and New York-based Trouble Andrew. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m.

The “official” afterparty kicks off next door in the HOB’s Foundation Room right after the show with DJ Fixture. Psst! Password is “cupcake”.

But if you wanna bling-bling BIG, call your boss now and tell ‘em you won’t be in tomorrow. The “unofficial” afterparty goes down at Shake & Pop (Boondocks, 1417 Westheimer) with Amanda Blank, Spankrock DJs Devlin & Darko, Austin’s Prince Klassen, Dayta & Squincy Jones.

Here are a few cuts to get you ready for tonight:

Hold the Line (Remix) – Major Lazer feat. Henok Achido & Santigold

You’ll Go Crazy – Santigold feat. Young Jeezy (ysi)

Unstoppable – Santigold feat. Lil Wayne & Drake (zshare)

I’m a Lady – Amanda Blank & Santigold (mp3)

Shove It  (Toy Selectah Refix) – Santigold (mp3) <–blazin hott cumbia refix in my rotation!

We’ve all gotten to know Dallas’ DJ Sober quite well here in the H over the last year or so. As part of The Party and now Top Notch monthlies, he’s become a permanent fixture in our circle.

DIRB! welcomes him back “home” (so to speak) at Block 21 this Saturday, June 13th. Stock up on Red Bull and put on your dancin’ shoes because it’s gonna be a long night!

DJ SOBER (Top Notch, Dallas)
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Download these mixes strictly for the late night bump (and we’re not talking ’bout sniffing keys either!):

Satin Sheets Vol. 1
Satin Sheets Vol. 2

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Coming soon at DIRB! Block Party…
6/20 Q-Burns (www.qburnsabstractmessage.com)
6/27 MattSizzle (DIRB!, Seattle)
7/04 DIRB! 4TH OF JULY BLOCK BUSTER & FIREWORKS with Dayta & Cashless, Gracie & Tonio, El Roy Boogie, Bobby Trill and more TBA. Event starts at 6 p.m. with a cookout and fireworks!

Yo! Mami is DIRB! with Tittsworth tonight, June 4, at Escobar (2905 Travis, Houston).

I’ve got a guest list going for those that wanna go. Just holler at me by 10 p.m., when doors open. List closes at 11:30.

Download these mixes:

Broke These Days – Tittsworth (mp3)

Yo! Mami – Gracie Chavez (mp3)