Words by Deejay Theory
Yes people near and far, welcome to another edition of #MixtapeMondays bringing you all the latest heat from yard and abroad. This week we dig into some different kind of styles, press play to learn more.
Swing Ting, Rinse FM Podcast: The Swing Ting boyz in the UK (Samrai, Platt + friends) are at it again, this time with a new mix of chunes and exclusives all featuring their eclectic stamp. Combining a mix of dancehall and Caribbean aesthetics with the rawness of club, grime and underground sounds, Swing Ting – and of course the Swing Ting imprint – aren’t going anywhere. Stream below, download here.
Origin One, Jamaican Bass According To..: Welcoming Nottingham-based selector/producer Origin One to the MM airwaves this week with a rolling bassline-infused mix of digital dub, dancehall, reggae and lightweight wobbles for the Jamaican Bass According To series. Newly repping the Nice Up! Records family, looks like we’ll be hearing much more from this youth soon. Stream and download below.
Brimstone Sounds, Big Tunes Vol. 19: No Shakiness: Rounding out the week with some current reggae straightness courtesy of Oregon-based bredren DJ Crown of Brimstone Sounds. With a long history in the mixtape and dubplate game, Crown is all about good music and positivity and it shows through each mix. Give this a run to set some good intention in your week. Stream below or grab a hard copy here.
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