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posted by @tristanorchard

Fuck, it’s only Monday?

posted by @clarkbs

Usher and infidelity…they just go so well together.  Here’s hoping this marks the return of Usher sans baby mama drama and club love making.

ps – get a better haircut bro.

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Hot tip from @glennalderson. no homo.

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A few years ago I wrote a paper in which I discussed and subsequently dissected the current state of women in hip-hop.  I eventually came to the conclusion that my fellow gender counteparts were about to take back what was rightfully theirs.  The reasoning behind this you ask?  Well that’s easy, her name is Santigold.

Santigold (formerly Santogold) released her debut album in 2008 and that shit was all kinds of cray.  It blended everything from reggae to indie pop and featured some of the industries biggest names, including Diplo and Switch.  She co-wrote and produced the entire album and once again made female empowerment an endearing quality.

As of late, Santigold has been working on her follow up album “Master of My Make-Believe”, which is expected for a spring release.  The first single “Big Mouth” dropped last month and with it she reclaims the meaning behind bad ass bitch.  It’s reminiscent of old-school Missy Elliot and the subtle stabs at her misguided haters is pure genius.  This is one fantasy I definitely want to be apart of.

Santigold – Big Mouth 

Download the track for free here.

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this Sunday night it’s a long weekend, and me and zeeaa are marking the unofficial end of summer by playing silly pop + rap + singalongs. FUN PPL ONLY.

these parties are ALWAYS rad, someone bring snacks! we gon dance like Chris Brown.

tickets and more details HERE

Ciara – Deuces (Nguzunguzu Remix)

Chromeo – Hot Mess (Duck Sauce Remix)

Jay-Z & Kanye West – Otis (Hedspin Remix)

Dillon Francis & Diplo ft Maluca – Que Que (Torro Torro Remix)

Posted by Christian Flores

Mad Decent are releasing the first volume of their compilation series.

Here’s a shiny new track from Diplo off it… check out the rest of the compilation and buy here.

Diplo – Horsey by diplomaddecent

Posted by Christian Flores

Black Lips – Veni Vidi Vici (Diplo Remix)

Kiddy Smile is a French singer from the Town Rambouillet near Paris.

He is better known for his dancing skills in music videos having appeared in Yelle, DatA, Yuksek , Daft Punk and George Michael videos.

Over here in North America, his unique style has been getting him the most attention.  In Paris he has worked as a stylist for Kanye West as well as local celebrities.

Hipster Runnoff wrote an article a few weeks ago on one of his outfits. I AM THE MODERN ICE CREAM MAN

Annd Diplo recently picture tweeted him.

@diplo: This is jayz and beyonce on their way to see the XX perform @coachella

Music wise, he recently performed at the Coachella Festival with The Gossip where he sung a Grace Jones cover with the group.

As well, he sang vocals over the Designer Drugs track “Zombies” and make a music video for it. The duo liked it so much they decided to release it as a single.

Designer Drugs – ZOMBIES (Kiddie Smile Remix)

Kiddy Smile – KIDDY SMILE DANCE (OZ VERSION)

Look out for more from the multi-talented Kiddy Smile.

Photo by Anna Di Prospero

How are you doing this fine Monday? That’s what I thought.

This Diplo remix goes well with your mood.

Sunday Girl – Four Floors (Diplo Remix)

Annnnnnd this song also features prominently in a soon to be released mixtape that Winnie’s own Flowers collaborated on… details coming soon. Watch for it!

-hugs-

What’s up with all the dubstep haters? I’m coming across a lot people who are unnecessarily aggro towards it and it’s odd.

Is it just too much of a departure from the current music climate of bad electro remixes and bedroom mashes from trust fund kids getting their parents to buy them Ableton and Serato? Could it be that a shift towards dubstep is too much to handle for those who are completely invested in a genre that is probably having difficulty finding new ways to be inventive? Or does it just seem too weird?

I don’t know the answer, but it’s probably a combination of things.

Sure, I can appreciate that dubstep is dark and spooky (believe me, Caspa and Rusko give me nightmares sometimes too), but you’re being naive if you aren’t recognizing the influence dubstep is having on next level music production on both indie and pop records. Everything from Rihanna, Major Lazer, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga… the list goes on and on.

Sooooo, haters… don’t be afraid of the unknown. You know those weird new sounds you’re hearing on that track you like? Yeah, those ones. It came from dubstep.

Drop The Lime – Devil’s Eyes (Diplo’s B-Live Mix)

Bassnectar – Cozza Frenzy (Z-Trip Hellrazor Remix)

Deadmau5 – I Remember (Caspa Remix)

Okay okay okay.

It’s back to school time and we need to get together to celebrate something. Soooooo the Winnie Cooper DJs are taking over the Metropole (aka the Met) in Gastown!

I’m gonna wear my best oxford shirt and we’re gonna play the funnest songs EVER IN THE WORLD. That means big time pop joints, cheese rock crowd pleasers, the best electro remixes, dancey indie jams, rap favourites, 90s…

This long weekend Sunday, round up some friends and shine up your dancing brogues. This will be super duper! Plus we’ll bring some candy and you can have a piece.

Dance Area – AA 24/7 (Diplo Remix)

La Roux – In For The Kill (Twelves Remix)

Naughty By Nature – Feel Me Flow

She got her start in the Baltimore underground scene and gained a solid following for her dancing (check out her on youtube) and her unique voice and delivery.

Rye Rye was discovered by Baltimore superstar DJ Blaqstarr (who was a friend of her big sister). From there, Diplo got involved; then M.I.A. heard her and decided to mentor the young rapper. Oh yeah… did I mention she has just graduated from high school this year?

Rye Rye on the interview show

Rye Rye (featuring M.I.A.) “Bang” (Buraka Som Sistema Canivale Remix) Bang is easily the song of this summer and the spiritual daughter of M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes”. I put up the Buraka Som Sistema remix cuz BSS need waaay more ups.

Rye Rye “Wassup Wassup” (Crookers remix) The song that started it all, remixed by Italy’s crazy dance floor demons.

Rye Rye was supposed to be back in town this summer opening for A-Trak, but she had to pull out! But she will be back soon when her full length drops.

the interview show is everywhere! (interviewshow [at] gmail.com)

www.cjsf.ca (Vancouver, BC, Mondays @4:30pm)

www.radiocfxu.ca (Campus Community Radio, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Fridays 11pm-12am)

www.cfru.ca (University of Guelph Radio, Tuesdays 3pm)

www.umfm.com (Winnipeg’s Hit Free Radio, regular timeslot TBA)

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I have a mix I made it back in September to share. It has a lot of my fave tunes from 2008 in it and some sneaky older ones.

Hunk The Drunk – Music To Ride Your Bike To

50min

tracklist:

Johnny Cash – Port Of Lonely Hearts (Midnight Juggernauts Remix)
The Glimmers – Physical
Vampire Weekend – Walcott (Insane Mix)
Yacht ft Claire L. Evans- Summer Song
Lykke Li – Little Bit (Mattas Berlin Remix)
Crystal Castles – Courtship Dating
MGMT – Electric Feel (Jutice Remix)
Donald Byrd – Love Has Come Around
South Rakkas Crew – Hotter Than Them
Inner City – Big Fun
A Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray
Moby – I like To Move In Here (Crookers Remix)
Chromeo – Fancy Footwork (Crookers Remix)
The Gaylettes – Son Of A Preacher Man
PRGz – Bama Gettin Money (Diplo Remix)
Metronomy – Heartbreaker
Esau Mwamwaya – Chalo
Township Funk – Mujava
MGMT – Kids (Soulwax Nit Version)