World Famous

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Wow what a night, this set is pretty much the dream set I've always wanted to do, no preparation of any kind just right on in. And i def want to thank the very talented Joey World Famous for letting me grace his studio (you can check out his work here---> Joey World Famous ). What I loved about this is I was allowed to creatively go where ever I wanted and take the crowd on a musical journey... we were all over from funk to soul to hip hop to dub step to pop to rock and I think i might have gotten some country in there lol. But this is what DJing means to me, its not the crowd dictating what the DJ must play, its a mutual relationship with the crowd and the DJ, the crowd should respect the DJ and his musical choices and give each song selection a chance before they automatically decide its wack because they have never heard it before, and in turn the DJ must respect the crowd giving the crowd songs that they know and songs that they don't opening their eyes to new horizons. The DJ should never be self indulgent only picking songs he/she wants to listen to, they need to have the ability to read the crowd correctly and give them what they want and need with his/her own style.



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Hip-Hop: The Musical Gateway Drug

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This video is of DJ Inka One and Violinist Paul Dateh as they go through some Hip-Hop classics on the turntables and violin. They are a perfect example of why Hip-Hop in my honest opinion is the best genre of music to get exposed to music as a whole. For example after seeing this set it could spark the interest of an urban youth who has never heard classical music to look up Paul Dateh and he could be inspired to find more. From Hip-Hop's roots of sampling examples of things like this happen all the time, I find myself discovering generes of music I would never think to listen to after I hear a sample of it in a beat. So in closing LISTEN to some Hip-Hop (Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, J.dilla etc.) you might find something you never thought you would.

 

Heres some more----> Part 2

Paul Dateh Absolutely murders the transition from Nas's "It Aint Hard to tell" into SWV's "Right Here"... I got goosebumps...ILL!



Wet Wednesdays!!!

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So I've been given my first weekly postion at a bar so obviouly I'm really excited, and the support I've been receiving as of late has been amazing. So for everyone that has come out to rock with me and for everyone who wants to but isnt old enough this is for you!!! 3 live mixes by yours truely!!!

 

So if your in the Kutztown area come on out every Wednesday from 11pm-2am!!!

 


 

 

 

The Greatest Revenge

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I've known B.Lee for about 4 or so years now, and he is definitely one of the most talented people I know, from his production work, lyrics, and video he really is the total package. His newest project is a mixtape entitled The Greatest Revenge and in my honest opinion this is his best work that I've heard. This is real Hip-Hop, raw honest, no filler. I'm also  proud to be apart of this project ( produced the beat for "Here We Go") Tracklist and download link below.

1. Intro (Much More)
2. Diamonds (feat. Grit & Bones)
3. Walls
4. Right on Time
5. One Day (f. MDC)
6. This is For My (feat Bones)
7. Marilyn Monroe (feat Grit)
8. Makeup Bag Remix
9. Still Aint Enough (feat. LR)
10. Here We Go
11. Nightlife Part 2
12. Crashing
13. Exhale (feat Mike V, Bones, Grit)
14. Fancy Remix

 Download-----> HERE!!!

P.S. The physical cd will be available soon featuring bonus content!

The Curious Case of Creativity

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"The reality is that it's easier to be inspired than it is to create an original idea and we are hardwired to take the path of least resistance. It's easier to jump onto a design inspiration gallery site than it is to sit down with a blank sheet of paper and a pencil. It's easier to follow a pattern than it is to test-drive new options. It's easier to copy a style or idea that works than try something that might miss the mark or outright fail. Above all, it's cheaper mentally for us to rally around what's already been done and emulate it.

When we over-saturate ourselves in other people's work it short-changes our own creative development. For example, so many of the design inspiration sites on the web today serve up content in bite-sized chunks, resulting in a form of visual junk food. While the work featured on these sites can be some of the best our industry has to offer, the way that it's displayed usually throws concept and story out the window in place or pure visual sugar.  The story of a design (the problem and solution) are stripped away so only the visual execution is left to absorb. This view of design rots away the core foundations of our profession."

 You can read the rest of this article HERE

I just read this article by Owen Shifflett of Viget.com, and it totally blew my mind hes so right, I dont know how many times I've seen something online or on TV and thought to myself thats cool and then did the exact same thing in my own way. Whether it be in djing, photography, or in producing, I can count the times on one hand that I have actually sat down with a clean slate and tried to create on my own, and that's most likely the reason why creatively I've been in a slump. I've been ingesting everyone else's work for years and years its time for me to do my own thing, I'm going to start by unplugging myself from the internet starting next week, this will only be a week trial but it'll be a start!

Wish me luck!

 

P.S. Obviously I will still be checking my email via my iphone but no facebook, Twitter, or Websites for a week!

 

 

Rabbit Radio Presents: The Cruisin Mix (Week 9)

This Week is a certified cruisin mix, made for you to roll down the windows and drive slow, just in time for the weekend... all 90s Hip-Hop, enjoy

1.The Next Episode- Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg
2.I Get Around- Tupac
3.Excursions- A Tribe Called Quest
4.Searching- Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth
5.I Wish- Skee Lo
6.Brand New Funk- DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
7.Dre Day- Dr Dre
8.Halftime- Nas
9.Looking at the Front Door- Main Source
10.Love U So- Mase
11.93 'Til Infinity- Souls of Mischief
12.Big Poppa- The Notorious B.I.G.
13.Cant Knock The Hustle (Fools Paradise Remix)- Jay Z ft Melissa Morgan
14.Not Just Knee Deep- Funkadelic
15.Me Myself And I- De La Soul

 

The Mary J Mix (Week 7)

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This week is a tribute to Mary J. Blige, shes been making hits for years and a true testament to what it means to be true to yourself and still make great music, enjoy!

1.You're All that I Need- Method Man & Mary J. Blige
2.I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By (Razor Sharp Mix) (featuring Method Man)- Mary J. Blige
3.Family Affair- Mary J. Blige
4.People- Queen Latifah ft Mary J Blige
5.Be Without You- Mary J Blige
6.Take Me As I Am- Mary J Blige
7.Somethings Gotta Give- Big Boi ft Mary J. Blige
8.Good Woman Down- Mary J Blige
9.As- George Michael and Mary J. Blige
10.No More Drama- Mary J. Blige
11.No More Drama [Remix]- Mary J. Blige/Puff Daddy
12.Real Love- Mary J Blige

The Lockdown

So I was diggin through the archives and I found the Halloween episode of The Lockdown, The Lockdown was the greatest Hip-Hop show to hit Kutztown airwaves it featured yours truly and my boys Willmatic and Chua. We had the studio full of guests almost every week, it was a legit party on the air lol... so sit back and enjoy! P.S. Special guest appearances by J-Rod and Manny Fizzle 

 

B.Lee, MDC, and Jersey Shore Cast

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You heard right my boys B.Lee and MDC will be performing this thursday at the Crocodile Rock at 7:30pm, also "THE SITUATION" AND "SAMMI SWEETHEART" from the show Jersey Shore will also be in attendance.I've been to these guys show before and they rip down the house every time! You wanna jump on these tickets ASAP because this is a hot event. TICKETS CANNOT BE BOUGHT AT THE DOOR, YOU MUST BUY THEM IN ADVANCE!!! Contact me at 484 467 8157 on getting tickets, ONLY 15 BUCKS! I'LL SEE YOU THERE!!!

 

Performance will be held at the Crocodile Rock in Allentown Pa

Rabbit Radio Presents: The Live Mix (Week 5)

This is a 20 min live excerpt from a party myself and MDC did... I cant give you too much... you have to pay for that lol, but if you want DJ Black Rabbit and MDC live drop a message at djblackrabbit@gmail.com... we don't play games... DJ Black Rabbit on the tables MDC on the mic

1.I Love Rock N Roll- Joan Jett
2.Real Love (Extended Version)- Mary J Blige
3.This Is How We Do It- Old School Rap
4.You Know Whats Up- Donell Jones
5.Get It On Tonite- Montell Jordan
6.Too Close- Next
7.Around the Way Girl- LL Cool J
8.Nice & Slow- Usher

 The Live Mix

Rabbit Radio


Drake: Better Than Good (MTV Documentary)

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This aired on MTV sometime yesterday and I found it on 2dopeboyz (shoutout to Meka), but this documentary really gives you a behind the scenes look into Drake's life for the last couple of months. I have alot of friends on both sides of the fence about Drake, some say hes the best out right now, and some say hes trash and sounds just like lil wayne... my opinion... I agree with MTV's Sway, the jury is still out, we need to see what he does next before I can give him an accurate appraisal, but I definitely can say this man has passion and talent and its quite inspirational hearing from him that he is the same age as me... aka I gotta get a move on lol. But check it out, follow the link at the bottom to view the rest of the documentary enjoy...

Continue to watch the rest---->VIEW

In the Digitital Age You Can Never Back Up Enough

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This is a great tutorial by one of my favorite photographers on backing up your data (digital Photos and video) this is great info and can be applied to whatever you do weather it be music, video, or photography. Through my time as a DJ and producer I have definitely learned if your data isn't backed up you are going to get burned somewhere down the line.

To check out Chase's Blog and work follow the link---->Chase Jarvis

Rabbit Radio Presents: The Dilla Tribute Mix (Week 4)

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J. Dilla... the best to ever do it, this man has done so much for Hip-Hop! if you dont know who this is please do your homework! I did a dilla mix a couple of years back and i felt the need to do it again today enjoy. No tags in this, nice in clean out of respect for Jay, R.I.P. 1974-2006

P.S. Please Excuse some of the track titles and missing artist info, some of this dilla stuff is so exclusive it has no titles... crazy

1.Track 05- JAY DEE
2.Featuring Phat Kat- J. Dilla
3.Baby (Instrumental)- J Dilla
4.Baby Ft. Madlib And Guilty Simpson- J Dilla
5.The Exclusive Ft Percee P- Jaylib
6.Creepin'- J Dilla
7.Rock Box- J Dilla
8.Welcome 2 Detroit- J. Dilla
9.Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check (The Jay-Dee Bounce Remix)- J Dilla
10.Workonit- J. Dilla
11.Big City- J Dilla
12.Dynamite!- The Roots
13.Runnin' (Jay Dee Extended Mix)- J Dilla
14.From da North to da East- J Dilla
15.Love Movin' Ft. Black Thought- J Dilla
16.Think Twice- J. Dilla Peanut Butter Wolf & DJ Jazzy Jeff
17.As Serious as Your Life feat. Guilty Simpson (Jay Dee Remix)- J Dilla
18.The $- J. Dilla




Rabbit Radio Presents: The Hip Hop Mix (Week 3)

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Welcome to week 3 of the mix series! Since their has been a whole lot of new Hip-Hop track being released  lately i decided to do a Hip-Hop mix. New music from Eminem, The Roots, Kanye West, Drake, and many more, and guest appearances by Hustler Records own B.Lee, Bones, and MDC! You dont wanna miss out on this one!

1.Almost Famous- Eminem                               
2.Follow My Moves Ft. Birdman- Freeway & Jake One                   
3.Power- Kanye West ft Dwele                  
4.A Million In The Morning- Jay Electronica                      
5.The Fire f. John Legend- The Roots                            
6.Unthinkable (Remix)- Alicia Keys ft Drake                 
7.Fancy- Drake ft T.I. and Swizz Beatz        
8.CEO- KEYS N KRATES                        
9.Ante Up (Cohen Remix)- M.O.P. (Blended By Dj Jazzy Jeff)    
10.Your Love- Nicki Minaj                          
11.Find Your Love B. Rabbit Edit- Drake                                
12.Going Back To Cali- The Notorious B.I.G.                 
13.B.Lee x MDC- Cant Stop Us (featuring Bones)- B.Lee x MDC                          
14.Back Again (Featuring RES)- Reflection Eternal    

Backup Link---->Week 3 Hip-Hop Mix 6-11-10