The ‘Twelve 12s’ series is back again for its twenty second installment. Back This time with another crew member from our favourite Tokyo DJs, The Threepee Boys. We already had our man Donsta’s mix that you may have checked, if not grab it here, next in line we have Y.O.K.O. who has this incredible mix for us. Be warned! He’s dug real deep for this very slick live vinyl mix of soul, disco, funk & early rap, most of which we guarantee you’ll never have heard before.

When Y.O.K.O.’s not spinning at various spots around the Tokyo area, you can catch he’s manager of the very dope ‘Coconuts Disk‘ record store in Tokyo’s Yoyogi area, which would explain his vast knowledge of everything vinyl related! So, you’ve heard about the man – now check out his mix!

In case you missed the first twenty one instalments from Rob, Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven, Big Jacks, Drew Huge, Donsta. J-Squared, Superix, 7L, Rookie, DJ Co-Op, Superix & Matt Evans – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

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The ‘Twelve 12s’ series is back again for the twenty first installment. The Boy Evans is back with another incredible Drum & Bass mix! We had such good feedback from many of you for his last mix that we are dropping another for your good ears!

Here’s a bit more about the man himself;

Matt Evans has long been down with the Southern Hospitality crew. Plus, he was there when these records came out and knows them inside out, so there’s no greater authority on the beginnings on jungle/drum and bass than his good self! When not in his home studio disecting the latest killer house cut, Matt can be found playing his latest productions to unsupecting audiences across the UK and Europe. Not content with his own productions gracing the in-trays of top-notch labels like UrbanTorque, Freerange, Lost My Dog and 2020 Vision, he’s recently signed a track to Kolour Recordings USA (Detroit) home of Vernon & Decosta, Giom and Miles Maeda. He’s also been fortunate to release material under the highly respected Heartbeat Revolutions label – home of Julian Sanza (Silver City) and Timmy Stewart (Jet Project) Currently, he’s working on music projects with artists including Astral T (Hudd Traxx), Katie Leone, Lifford (Artful Dodger) Julian Sanza (Silver City) and Pete Da Feet (Lost My Dog). So, you’ve heard about the man – now check out his mix!

In case you missed the first twenty instalments from Rob, Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven, Big Jacks, Drew Huge, Donsta. J-Squared, Superix, 7L, Rookie, DJ Co-Op & Superix – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

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The ‘Twelve 12s’ series is back again for the twentieth  installment. Its been a real sad week for hip hop all over the globe with the passing of one of our favourite artists of all time, Guru from Gangstarr.  This week our very own  Superix goes in again with this real nice tribute mix.

Superix:

“There’s not much we can say that hasnt already been said on blogs all over the world, but Guru & Gangstarr for us were always up there with the greatest rap groups ever alongside; Public Enemy, De La Soul, Run DMC, Outkast, A Tribe Called Quest etc.  Evidence of this is myself, Rob & most of the DJ’s, collectors and fans we know, all have so many Gangstarr records in their collections, they were just so damn prolific, dropping classic after classic must-have wax with amazing cover art and some of the best B-sides in hip hop history. So in order to do our special Twelve 12′s tribute mix it’s been really tricky to refine it to just 12, so many hits, so much good music, its  almost impossible. I could have easily gone to 25+ records, but i’ve managed to get 12 of my personal favourites on this mix and also picked records that show Guru & Gangstarr’s versatility as artists throughout their careers.”

R.I.P. Guru. Thank you for all the incredible music you gave us.

In case you missed the first nineteen instalments from Rob, Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven, Big Jacks, Drew Huge, Donsta. J-Squared, Superix, 7L, Rookie & DJ Co-Op – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

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The ‘Twelve 12s’ series is back again for the nineteenth installment! We got into the DeLorean, set the Flux Capacitor for 1980-something, acquired the all important 1.21 gigawatts of power and bought back this great mix from another of our Canadian homies DJ Co-Op!

A professional DJ for over ten years, DJ Co-op has done it all. A fixture on the Winnipeg dance party scene, his parties with DJ Hunnicutt have led to international recognition, with appearances at The Rub in Brooklyn, the Pop Montreal festival and Austin, Texas’ South by Southwest Festival. He’s been a Canadian DMC finalist, and his eclectic mix CDs have charted on on campus radio stations coast to coast. Recently Co-op has taken over as tour DJ for rapper/poet laureate Cadence Weapon. Most importantly for right now however, he’s laced us with an inspired mix of extended 80s edits of some of the most definitive jams of our youth! From Peter Gabriel to Culture Club to Talk Talk – dude has gone in! Classic stuff from start to finish.

In case you missed the first eighteen instalments from Rob, Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven, Big Jacks, Drew Huge, Donsta. J-Squared, Superix, 7L & Rookie – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

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The ‘Twelve 12s’ series is back with a bang and with a cause! This special edition comes from our man DJ Rookie out of Nottingham UK. Rookie has been rockin crowds the last 15 years in the UK, Europe and USA and has appeared on Choice FM, Kiss FM and even appeared on Tim Westwood’s Radio 1 rap show.

It comes with a Caribbean flava as the Caribbean Roots of Hip Hop prepare to host Hip Hop legends Phife Dawg(A tribe Called Quest) and Chip Fu (Fu SShnickens) to Brixton on Sunday 28^th March for HIP HOP FOR HAITI! – Loads of other guests and surprises will be on hand. If you are in London, make sure you get yourself down there.

Full details at www.slicebread.co.uk

In case you missed the first seventten instalments from Rob, Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven, Big Jacks, Drew Huge, Donsta. J-Squared, Superix & 7L – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

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The ‘Twelve 12s’ series is back again for the seventeenth instalment – we crossed the Atlantic once more to bring you none other than Boston’s own -  DJ 7L!

As part member of legendary underground duo 7L & Esoteric, DJ / producer 7L has worked along side as artists such as; Jedi Mind Tricks, Virtuoso, Demigodz, Boondox Saints, Beyonder & Main Flow – to name but a few. Not only that – he’s also the man behind many of the famous Bladerunner edits. 7L is now one of Boston’s biggest club DJs and he’s taken the time out to bless us with a top quality mix. There’s another theme running through this one – its kind of a history in party breaks records – but i won’t say anymore except for those who want to hear how DJ’s used to cut using REAL vinyl – you won’t be dissapointed!

In case you missed the first sixteen instalments from Rob, Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven, Big Jacks, Drew Huge, Donsta. J-Squared & another from Superix – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

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p.s. This is our 1,000th post!

After a short break for Christmas, the ‘Twelve 12s’ series is back once again for the sixteenth instalment and this time it’s an extra special one – courtesy of our very own Superix!

Now you all know about Superix and his love for all things hip-hop past and present, and the fact that few can put a mix together like this man. However, what you may not know is that (like me) one of his all-time favourite eras in rap was the late 80s early 90s…particularly in the U.K. Assembled here in beautiful mix order are some of the gems that defined the time on these shores and have remained some of our most treasured records to this day. A time when Hijack were everything, the London Posse seemed to redefine U.K. hip-hop with every release and Caveman sounded like our very own Pete and CL almost before they did. Not to mention uptempo monsters from the likes of DJ Mink and MC Mell O and my own personal faves The Demon Boyz. There was just too much good music from this time, so Part 2 has surely got to come (…in fact I’m a get on that right now!), however in the meantime – just hit download, get your running man on and enjoy 12 stone cold classic 12″s.

In case you missed the first fifteen instalments from myself (Rob), Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven, Big Jacks, Drew Huge, Donsta & J-Squared – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

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The ‘Twelve 12s’ series is back once again for the fifteenth instalment: this time we’ve been blessed with a unique mix courtesy of – J-Squared!

J Squared is another DJ who has been around hip-hop and breaks his whole life and knows his stuff back to front. We first became friends with James in the days he used to run the awesome ‘Off The Hook’ nights in Derby with Hudson (who we already introduced you to!) – a night that was classic every time with so many of hip-hop’s finest passing through to grace the stage or indeed the turntables. However, the first time we actually met was at a Rock Steady charity drive @ SOB’s in New York, which I think you’ll agree is a more than appropriate place to connect with our love of hip-hop. These days based in London, J is responsible, alongside Steve The Sleeve and Skeg, for the awesome Breakin Bread show, which in their perfectly succint words, “brings you the best in Beat breaking funk and hip hop covering any music with a connection to hip hop spanning the last 40 years and beyond!” Simple, right? Dope? Yes. Plus, for his ‘Twelve 12″s’ mix J has gone above and beyond the call of duty and has themed his to a degree that no-one has yet attempted…can you spot it? We’ll give you a clue – look at the ninth record. Then, the 12th, then…oh, just hit download, it’s great!
Enjoy!

In case you missed the first fourteen instalments from myself (Rob), Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven, Big Jacks, Drew Huge & Donsta – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

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The ‘Twelve 12s’ series is back once again for the fourteenth instalment: this time we head east for another good friend of Southern Hospitality – all the way from Tokyo, Japan we present – Donsta!

For those of you who aren’t from Japan – Donsta is one part of the Threepee boys – a Tokyo collective of DJs who run the Threepee Times blog and all regularly appear on nights within the Tokyo club scene. I was lucky enough to get invited to DJ with them recently at their excellent regular residency ‘Threepee Party’ at the revered ‘Organ Bar’ deep in the centre of Shibuya.

Donsta is a guy who knows good music: when he’s not releasing his mixtapes from his ‘Boom & Zoom’ series – he’s over in ATL interviewing artists and educating Japanese audiences about all things southern rap! As a DJ, Donsta plays everything from the latest southern hip-hop bangers, UK grime to dubstep and party bangers – but as you can see from the impressive lineup of 12s he has on this mix – Donsta clearly knows his classics! When myself and Rob saw the tracklist – we knew it would be good – a nice change of pace to the other mixes we’ve had – it’s great to hear underground classics like Erule’s incredible and very slept on - ‘Listen Up‘ alongside our personal favourites – Oukast’s Players Ball (extended version)’ and Digital Undergounds ‘Wussup With The Luv’ (check 2pac’s verse!). After listening to this mix – it really got me digging through my crates again! – great stuff!

Enjoy!

In case you missed the first thirteen instalments from myself (Rob), Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven, Big Jacks & Drew Huge – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

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The ‘Twelve 12″s’ series is back once again, for the thirteenth instalment, and this time it’s another collection of hard to find hip-hop gems from -  Drew Huge!

Drew Huge is not only a close friend, but has been involved with hip-hop his whole life, and as you can see has the record collection to prove it! One of the world’s most prominent hip-hop journalists, he has written for pretty much every magazine going, including a legendary tenure @ Hip Hop Connection, and is the go-to man for broadsheets like The Guardian when accurate and well-written articles are needed about significant events in hip-hop like the recent, unfortunate passing of Derek B. He also famously co-founded Fat Lace Magazine which as well as giving Eminem his very first cover, was one of the realest and most outrageous mags in hip-hop history! Not only that, but he also wrote ‘The Book Of Hip-Hop Cover Art’, which has since become a definitive part of the hip-hop canon, and has lent his expertise to many a TV programme on the subject of all things emanating from the Bronx. Yep, dude knows what he’s talking about. This mix shows just how deep in the game Drew goes, and I can honestly say is the first ‘Twelve 12″s’ where I haven’t owned ANY of the records! Unbelievable stuff from the ultra-rare Glamorous 12″ on Prism to the beautiful Soul Purpose track that kicks things off, this is a mix that will have you doing the running man…quickly back to those crates! Enjoy…

In case you missed the first twelve instalments from myself (Rob), Superix, James Lebens, DJ Ayres, DJ Dub, DJ Hudson, Matt Evans, Spin Doctor, Matthew Africa, Cosmo Baker, DJ Eleven and Big Jacks – you can still catch them here and watch out for another ‘Twelve 12s coming very soon…

For tracklisting and running order – see the cover

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