If you’re familiar with The Drama King DJ Kay Slay then you’re probably up on the Streetsweepers mixtape series. The latest release in the series is “Reggae Picks 22″ hosted by Shifta and mixed by DJ Scope. If you check that tracklist, you’ll see that they included a run of Skull Riddim versions voiced by Sizzla (”Gone Too Far”), Shifta, Lyrical and Vybz Kartel.
Young Jeezy’s a fan…yeeeeah.
Download the mixtape below.
Dj Scope Presents Reggae Picks 22 Hosted By Shifta (Sendspace)
Just a few tidbits from around the web. The Sizzla T-Shirts are selling out..just a heads up, in case, you end up needing one for the conceptual Youtube genre that is taking shape. See above. Also, in recent DJ mix news, Laidback Luke dropped the Buraka Som Sistema remix of “Gone Too Far” in his mix for KISS FM last Saturday night. Funny thing is I spent last Saturday in the studio working on a remix of a certain upcoming Laidback Luke and Diplo track…hey! Catchdubs and Ayres did a joint promo mix “Just Kickin It…” for their upcoming Australian tour and Catchdubs snuck the Buraka remix in as well. Quality mix through and through. Grab it here and check the full tracklist at Catchdubs’ fine blog.
Also, I’m heading to New Orleans tonight for a ten year anniversary party for Katey Red’s “Melpomene Block Party” (her first album) and the line up is massive. Gonna be SERIOUS business. Posts to follow.
Nice review of the “Gone Too Far” release in IDJ Magazine.
The Buraka Som Sistema remix of “Gone Too Far” has been picked for the number four spot on the Grindin April charts. Respect to all my Grindin bloggers and shouts to my man Oliver $ for taking the top spot. “Whatcha Gonna Do?” is BIG!
Grindin Top 15 (April)
1. Oliver $ – Whatcha Gonna Do?
2. Crazy Cousins – Bongo Jam (L-Vis 1990 & Bok Bok Refix)
3. Renaissance Man – Spraycan
4. Dre Skull feat. Sizzla – Gone Too Far (Buraka Som Sistema Remix)
5. Curses! – The Deep End (Holy Ghost! Dub)
6. Kingdom feat. Syvonne – Mindreader
7. Chelley – Took the Night
8. Acid Girls – Numbers Song (Jokers of the Scene Taking Acid To Make Music To Talk To Girls To Remix)
9. Juan Maclean – One Day (Surkin Remix)
10. L-VIS 1990 – United Groove
11. Calvin Harris – I’m Not Alone
12. Toddla T & Herve – Shake It (Donaeo remix)
13. AC Slater – Rock It Out
14. La Roux – In For the Kill (Skream’s Let’s Get Ravey Remix)
15. Kode9 – Black Sun
What is Grindin?
The debut Mixpak release “Gone Too Far” is out today on vinyl and digital. The release keeps gathering steam and we’ve received some great support:
-All these remixes are amazing! The stand out is Buraka though… so good! – Annie Mac (Radio 1 – Worldwide)
-Buraka remix is off the hook! – Andy George (Radio 1 – MODA)
-The Buraka mix is pure fire! – Mixhell (Various – Worldwide)
-Really like the Lee Mortimer and Buraka mixes! – Ali B (Fabric / Various – Worldwide)
-Love this track. Also hot on the Lee Mortimer mix. – Rob Birch (Stereo MC’s)
-Solid VIP remix from Dre Skull. Big up! – HeavyFeet (Various – Worldwide)
-Great record. Original for me. – Joe Goddard (Hot Chip)
Please consider buying the release from these fine stores:
Also, special shouts to Annie Mac and Rob Da Bank for their support on Radio 1 and Sinden, Joe Ransom & Loose Cannons for their support on Kiss 100 and Fidgitech for support on Juice Brighton. Respect!
The vinyl is now available here:
Very limited edition Sizzla t-shirts to big up the new release. Printed on American Apparel. $25 per shirt. If you’re interested go to the Mixpak Store to place your order.
“Gone Too Far” is climbing the iTunes Reggae “Top Albums” chart, grabbing the 18th spot today.
Dre Skull – Gone Too Far (feat. Sizzla)
Update: We hit #14.
My new single with Sizzla is out today exclusively on iTunes worldwide. It’s getting some heat on the homepage under “What’s Hot,” as well as being featured as an “Indie Spotlight.” Last but not least it’s getting top bar treatment in the Reggae section, so we’ve pretty much got every angle covered. Please give it a listen and consider supporting – it’s the first release on my new label Mixpak Records. Mixpak has a number of new projects in the works…so keep your eyes and ears open.
Bonus news: Underworld dutifully reports their “Gone Too Far” listenership in a recent blog post. Maximum respect!
Sneak peak at the cover of my forthcoming single, “Gone Too Far,” which features Sizzla on vocal duties. Massive remixes! At the pressing plant and coming soon…
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