CHIVATO'S LOUNGE

#27

2009-11-10T01:42:00.002-05:00

In honor of the New York Yankees winning their 27th World Series:

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK: Beatnick & K-Salaam present: Never Can Say Goodbye

2009-10-13T16:27:00.001-04:00

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEKBeatnick & K-Salaam: Never Can Say GoodbyeLISTENLINKShttp://www.myspace.com/ksalaammusichttp://www.imeem.com/ksalaamandbeatnickI had been waiting on this project for months and it did not disappoint one bit. It takes a lot of talent and cahunas to try to remix these timeless classics but K-Salaam & Beatnick take the challenge head on. Playing these remixes to young kids

1on1: Drake vs. Kid Cudi

2009-10-11T15:34:00.003-04:00

1 on 1 Matchup: DRAKE vs KID CUDILISTENDJ EV presents Drake-The Drizzy Effect (DOWNLOAD HERE)DJ EV presents Kid Cudi-Dat Kid from Cleveland (DOWNLOAD HERE)LINKShttp://djev.com/http://www.myspace.com/thisisdrakehttp://www.myspace.com/kidcudiThis is as commercial/mainstream of a post as you will ever see for me but good music is good music dammit (the public isn't always wrong lol). Despite

TRACK OF THE WEEK: A.R.M. ft. Brother Ali-Heaven Only Knows

2009-10-10T14:04:00.008-04:00

TRACK OF THE WEEKA.R.M. ft. Brother Ali-Heaven Only KnowsLINKShttp://www.arm4arm.comDOWNLOAD MP3 version"Having way less dollars made way more sense""Lord knows I struggled Knows I pushedHeaven only knows how long this all tookfriends from our foes, its hard to tell apartcuz heaven only knows who was here from the start""I remember back in the day nobody wanted to hear meNow they all eagerly

ChivatoCam: Terrence Cunnigham

2009-09-28T22:31:00.008-04:00

ChivatoCam: TERRENCE CUNNIGHAMwith David James & Stacie AamonBloomBars, Washington DCSeptember 27th, 2009LINKShttp://www.myspace.com/terrencecunninghamhttp://twitter.com/TERRENCEChttp://www.myspace.com/ndeliblehttp://www.myspace.com/stacieaamonsongshttp://www.bloombars.com/After hearing about BloomBars from songstress Courtney Dowe during her performance @ Dupont Circle a few months ago, I

ROUNDTABLE #2

2009-09-06T00:17:00.009-04:00

ROUNDTABLE #2Mac Miller-Got a ClueGilly: Cool song but I don't think its anything special.Grawedog: Get some talent. The worst song on the week.Chops: Solid song, fantastic instrumental, but I can't help thinking in the back of my head everyone I'd rather hear rap over this beat.Lefty Hook: the common instrumental is nice, and the girl in the video is pretty cute ("eyes like elmer, got me glued"

Listen to the Law: Movits

2009-09-05T12:00:00.004-04:00

Something different (part 3 of 3): MovitsMy previous two entries did not feature anything too far out of the ordinary. This group however, def'n pushes the boundaries of what we think of as hip-hop. Movits plays music that can be best described as a mix of hip-hop and swing. O, and they are from Sweden?? wtf you say? check it out below, if only for the pure novelty of it all.videos:"Fel Del

Listen to the Law: afterschoolspecial

2009-08-27T00:34:00.007-04:00

something different (Part 1 of 3): afterschoolspecial (<- I think its one word) Last time I posted about Kero One, an artist who mixes hip hop with Jazz. This time its afterschoolspecial, a group from California that has a rock and roll feel to it. Can't find much of there stuff on youtube or vimeo that is not already on their myspace.Check out "Future Rockstars of America" and "Name" on

Listen to the Law: Kero One

2009-08-17T11:43:00.006-04:00

something different (Part 1 of 3): Kero OneKero One is a hip-hop artist from California. His music is a nice mix of hip-hop and jazz."When the Sunshine Comes""Welcome to the Bay""Keep Push' (Feat. Tablo)" <- theres an official video but I personally think it distracts from the song Links:myspace"Fly Fly Away"

Listen to the Law

2009-08-14T11:42:00.001-04:00

ok, since chivato is indisposed at the moment the B-team is coming off the bench to fill in (which will probably be quick if only to get me to stop posting).New stuff coming from the Blue Scholars off their new album.Blue Scholars - HI-808 (Official Music Video) from Blue Scholars on Vimeo.Let me know what you think: do you like this new track? does it measure up to older Blue Scholars releases?

1on1: Joell Ortiz-Covers the Classics vs K-Beta-89 to 09

2009-07-30T01:10:00.010-04:00

LISTENK-Beta-89 to 09Joell Ortiz-Covers the ClassicsLINKShttp://www.myspace.com/alienbrainhttp://www.innerlooprecords.com/http://www.myspace.com/joellortizWhere else would you see Joell Ortiz as the favorite and not the underdog? Joell's mixtape covering the classics made huge waves earlier in the year as he absolutely shredded instrumentals from our favorite classic hip hop tracks. He was

ROUNDTABLE #1

2009-07-27T23:25:00.009-04:00

ROUNDTABLE #1As I read back through a lot of my posts I realized they're all starting to sound pretty similar. Creative, soulful, dope flow, crazy mix, old classic. blah blah blah blah. To change things up a bit I'm bringing back the "ROUNDTABLE" to see what my buddies have to say about some of the songs I've been spinning. I'll also be throwing their own favorites into the discussion in

TRACK OF THE WEEK: The Grouch & Eligh-All In

2009-07-27T20:06:00.004-04:00

TRACK OF THE WEEKThe Grouch & Eligh-All Inft. Gift of Gab and Pigeon JohnLINKShttp://www.legendarymusic.net/http://www.myspace.com/thegrouchandelighhttp://www.quannum.com/site/http://www.myspace.com/pigeonjohnThis is fresh right here. For those who've been waiting for the West to come back to the forefront since the Gangsta Rap days, YOU'VE BEEN SLEEPING. Quannum Records and the Living Legends

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK: DJ Supreme & Grand Larceny-Mixtape Masterminds 2

2009-07-23T16:11:00.006-04:00

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEKDJ Supreme & Grand Larceny-Mixtape Masterminds 2LISTENLINKShttp://www.myspace.com/djsupremethesilencerhttp://www.myspace.com/grandlarcenyproductionsFound this gem while ripping all my mixcd's from a few years back. DJ Supreme showcases his skills with some of the best blends in the business with Grand Larceny showcasing his production skills. This tape is packed with bangers

MASHUP CHAMBER: Norwegian Recycling-Wanna Be Mixing Something (Michael Jackson Tribute)

2009-07-21T12:54:00.003-04:00

MASHUP CHAMBERNorwegian Recycling-Wanna Be Mixing SomethingMichael Jackson TributeLINKShttp://norwegianrecycling.multiply.com/http://thepeterbullblog.blogspot.com/http://thepeterbullblog.blogspot.com/Short and sweet creative tribute mix to MJ. Takes a few listens to appreciate the finer details but Norwegian Recycling pieced it together brilliantly (except for that JT cameo lol).

TRACK OF THE WEEK: Poison Pen-BK's Fat Boy

2009-07-14T19:21:00.005-04:00

TRACK OF THE WEEKPoison Pen-BK's Fat BoyLINKShttp://www.myspace.com/poisonpenI been a huge fan of the whole Stronghold clique ever since I heard "Peruvian Cocaine" off of Immortal Technique's Revolutionary Volume 2. Technique, Poison Pen, C-Ray Walz have been holding down NY for years and I can never get enough of their material. Well, after years of dropping lyrical fury on us, Poison Pen is

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK: DJ Aristocat-Focus

2009-07-10T02:00:00.005-04:00

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEKDJ Aristocat-FocusLISTENLINKShttp://www.djaristocat.com/http://www.myspace.com/djaristocathttp://djaristocat.blogspot.com/I started ripping some of the mixtapes I've had lying around for a few years now and I popped this one for a listen for the first time in quite some time and it sounded as fresh as new. Aristocat's tapes are without a doubt one of the most fun and creative

TRACK OF THE WEEK: Phene-All My Life

2009-07-04T02:57:00.003-04:00

TRACK OF THE WEEKPhene-All My LifeLISTENLINKShttp://www.myspace.com/phenehttp://twitter.com/Phenehttp://highofflife.com/http://www.myspace.com/williefloydIf you haven't listend to Phene's "This is the Phenemix Vol. 2" yet, GO GRAB THAT ISH cause you're missing out on one of this year's best mixtapes from one of the best up and coming artists. My favorite track from the tape is the above "All My

1on1: DJ Unexpected (Jay Z & Big Daddy Kane) vs. DJ Rondevu (Nas & Rakim)

2009-07-04T01:22:00.006-04:00

LISTENDJ Unexpected-Under the Influence (Jay Z & Big Daddy Kane)DJ Rondevu-God Brothers 2 (Nas & Rakim)LINKShttp://www.myspace.com/djunexpectedbx1http://thediggersunion.com/http://www.myspace.com/djrondevuhttp://www.djrondevu.com/Not too many people checked out last week's 1 on 1 but hopefully you're all ready for this week's DOPPEE MATCHUP between 2 DJs who are at the top of the game. DJ

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK: DJ Muggs-Rock Superstar

2009-07-04T00:52:00.004-04:00

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEKDJ Muggs-Rock SuperstarLISTENLINKShttp://www.djmuggs.com/http://www.myspace.com/djmuggshttp://soulassassins.com/The FIRST full mashup tape I ever heard. After one listen I was absolutely hooked. When Biggie's "Dead Wrong" dropped over Led Zepplin's "Whole Lotta Love" I couldn't believe that shit. Once Eminem dropped his childhood memories from "Cleaning Out My Closet" over

TRACK OF THE WEEK: Paragon & Merari-Taken for Granted

2009-06-26T00:57:00.006-04:00

TRACK OF THE WEEKParagon, Merari, & ?????-Taken for GrantedLISTENLINKShttp://www.crowncitymedia.net/http://www.myspace.com/crowncityrecordsGRAB THE FULL TAPE HEREFinally gave a listen to Crown City's "Pangea" tape and DAMNNN!! Wasn't expecting that type of tape at all. I've listened to tracks from Camiliano, Willie Maze, and Evil Eye as well as the DRAMA initiative tape and I was expecting some

1on1: Mekka Don-Life Goes On vs. Joell Ortiz-Rican Ebonics 09'

2009-06-26T00:26:00.008-04:00

LINKShttp://www.mekkadon.com/http://www.myspace.com/joellortizMekka Don-Life Goes On (2PAC TRIBUTE)Joell Ortiz-Rican Ebonics 09' (BIG L TRIBUTE)Two young cats paying tribute to two fallen legends. You have Mekka Don: an educated young man who gave up a high profile law firm job to pursue his passion of hip hop. He has the intelligence (and even a bit of the voice) of 2Pac and created a whole

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK: Jayvon & Roger Jao present Back in the Day LA

2009-06-26T00:03:00.006-04:00

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEKJayvon & Roger Jao present Back in the Day LA LISTENLINKShttp://www.myspace.com/jayvonbeatzhttp://www.myspace.com/fobbyjaoDOWNLOAD HEREHere's a nice old school summer-time mix that would have been playing at an 80's barbeque from DJ/producer Jayvon and Roger Jao. With summer officially upon us, heat up the grill, grab some lemonade by the pool and enjoy some old classics from

TRACK OF THE WEEK: Nyle-Let The Beat Build

2009-06-17T22:22:00.005-04:00

TRACK OF THE WEEKNyle-Let The Beat BuildLINKShttp://nyleraps.com/http://www.myspace.com/nyelleehttp://twitter.com/Nyle_I'm a little late on this but this is crazy. My man DPrad told me to check out this vid about an hour ago ago and I watched it about 6 times straight. Nyle is a Philly born rapper currently from NYC and showcases his lyrics, flow, and talent in one of the dopest videos I've

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK: Selfish Insanity (DJ Crazy Chris & Greedy Beatz)-Princes and Kings

2009-06-13T23:02:00.004-04:00

MIXTAPE OF THE WEEKSelfish Insanity (DJ Crazy Chris & Greedy Beatz) presents T.I. & Prince in PRINCES AND KINGSLISTENLINKSDOWNLOAD HEREhttp://www.myspace.com/djccakabiggieblendzhttp://www.djdownloadz.com/profile.php?DJ_ID=83Grab some popcorn, some headphones, and enter the mind of DJ Crazy Chris for another one of his mashup experiments. With each new release the concepts are crazier, the