Words by Deejay Theory
This week at #MixtapeMondays we dive into some sunny tropical bass from NYC as well as original settings from the UK and strictly culture from Germany. Run tune below
LargeUp Premiere: Electric Punanny Mixtape Vol.5: Our folks in NYC at Electric Punanny have been putting in work as always whining up crowds worldwide, and just dropped off Volume 5 of their trademark mixtape series for us to premiere right here. Look out for their latest remix offering flipping “Trini Dem Gyals” inna new style and fashion with original vocals from Chi Ching Ching, as well as more dancehall, soca and electro-Caribbean sounds you’ve come to expect from MeLo-X and Jasmine Solano (JSMN). Stream below, tracklist here
Fader Mix, Murlo: The man like Murlo over in London is digging his heels into 2015 with new works, including a recent signing and EP release from the Mixpak crew as well as this unique mix for the Fader series. Calling on “Jasmine” vocalist Gemma Dunleavy to lace the mix with original vocals the duo combine over a selection of new and exclusive riddims, dancehall versions and overall vibes. Stream and download below, tracklist and more info here
Sting Like A Bee Sound, Make You Rock: Sealing things up this week with an hour of new roots, culture and one drop from Germany’s Sting Like A Bee. Conscious reggae is infiltrating at full speed right now from the young stars and upstarts to even the voice of Eddie Murphy, and it’s all in the picture with Make You Rock mixed nice by DJ Swazi. Stream and download below, tracklist and download here