Tag: J.ROCC
TIMELESS is Heading to SXSW!
by Joy on Mar.12, 2010, under Festivals, SXSW, Timeless
Finally, we’re back!!
VTech and Mochilla are proud to present the premiere of TIMELESS at this year’s SXSW in Austin, Texas.
On March 20th, 2010 from 3pm-6pm, TIMELESS will premiere at SXSW at the George Washington Museum and Cultural Center. If you missed the series, this is the next best thing. With special features and a look behind the scenes, the Timeless Premiere will be one for the books.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (arranger/composer for Suite For Ma Dukes), B+, Quantic, Coleman and DJ Nuts.
And afterwards..
Don’t miss!!
The SXSW TIMELESS AFTERPARTY!!
Hosted by Illa J
From 8pm-1am, Quantic, DJ Nuts, J.Rocc, Chicken George, Coleman, and B+ will be bringing the heat to Austin. Music, music and more music, all guaranteed to be amazing. Don’t sleep.
Download Nightlife’s JDilla Anniversary Podcast feat. Slum Village
by Joy on Mar.08, 2010, under Audio, Downloadable Tracks, Events, Nightlife
Last month we celebrated the life of hip hop producer JDilla at Nightlife in Los Angeles. And if you weren’t there, you missed so much amazing music. The energy, the sold out crowds, the special guests that graced the stage, it was one of those nights where everything just went right.
For those who want to relive the experience, there’s no better way than by downloading these podcasts. From J.Rocc to Mr. Choc, Rhettmatic to Slum Village, it’s all here waiting for you. And those who couldn’t make it out, the music speaks much louder than words ever could.
Right click to download: Nightlife Part 1
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Right click to download: Nightlife Part 2
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TRACKLIST:
(1) THE BEAT JUNKIES: J.Rocc, Rhettmatic, Mr Choc, & Curse
1. J Dilla Inst
2. They Call me Muddy Ranks
3. Turn Me Up Some - Busta Rhymes
4. Don’t Say A Word inst - Chino XL
5. Dedicated To The Suckas -Phat Kat
6. What Up - Busta Rhymes
7. Jay Dee Inst
8. Busta’s Lament - A Tribe Called Quest
8. J Dilla Inst
9. Jay Dee Inst
10. Dynamite - The Roots
11. Alright - The Visionaries
12. Volume 4 Intro - J Dilla
13. Game Over - Dabrye feat J Dilla & Phat Kat
14. Clap Your Hands - Guilty Simpson
15. Keep It On - Slum Village
16. Say It - J Dilla feat Taraach
17. Sweeter Than Love - J Dilla
18. Jay Dee inst
19. Last Donuts Of The Night- J Dilla
20. Get A Hold - A Tribe Called Quest
21. Act Like You Know - PPP feat J Dilla
22. Time 4 Us Is Now - Chali 2na
23. Reality TV - J Dilla feat Black Thought
24. It’s Like That - J Dilla feat Hodge Podge (Big Tone) & Lacks (TaRaach)
25. Let The Dollar Circulate - Spacek
26. 24KT Rap - J Dilla feat Havoc & Raekwon
27. Make It Fast - J Dilla feat Guilty Simpson
28. Thelonious - Common feat Slum Village
29. Let It Ride - Q-Tip
30. Time Of The Heart - J Dilla
31. Thelonius Rmx Inst - The Roots
32. Various J Dilla beat tribute - The Roots
33. Various J Dilla beat tribute - The Roots
34. Breathe & Stop Inst - Q-Tip
35. Shoop - De La Soul
36. Outro (Donuts) - J Dilla
37.Various J Dilla Beat Tribute - The Roots
38. Various J Dilla Beat Tribute - The Roots
39. Askio - Tony Allen
40. Heat Inst - Common
(2) SLUM VILLAGE PERFORMANCE / BEAT JUNKIES
1. Intro
2. Untitled
3. Fall In Love
4. Players
5. I Don’t Know
6. Get Dis Money
7. The Look Of Love
8. Climax
9. Do You
10. Raise It Up
11. 1nce Again - A Tribe Called Quest
12. Runnin - The Pharcyde
13. Drop - The Pharcyde
14. Fever Inst - Q-Tip
15. The Heist Inst - Jaylib
16. Gone Til Its Gone (rmx) - Janet Jackson
17. Without You (rmx) - Raphael Saddiq
18. Still Shinin - Busta Rhymes
19. Peer Pressure - De La Soul feat B-Real
20. Love Junkee Inst - Dj Cam
21. Eve (rmx) - Spacek feat J Dilla and Frank N Dank
The Beat Junkies Celebrate Dilla at Nightlife Tonight.
by Joy on Feb.12, 2010, under Events, Nightlife
If you’re in LA and have no plans this evening, make your way out to Echo Park to the EchoPlex and celebrate the life and music of James “J Dilla” Yancey. Tonight is not only the fourth anniversary of his passing, but also Act 2 of Songs in the Key of “D.”
J.Rocc, Rhettmatic, Mr. Choc and more will be hosting this event, remembering their good friend. Good music, positive energy and special appearances by Slum Village as well as other special guests will provide you with an evening to remember.
Dilla, we miss you , we love you, and we’ll be there tonight showing you just how much. So, let’s all go down to Nightlife and Turn It UP for Dilla.
Spend an Evening (in spirit) with DILLA at Nightlife
by Joy on Feb.08, 2010, under Events, Nightlife
This Friday, February 12th, 2010, VTech and Beat Junkie Sound presents NIGHTLIFE: “Songs in the Key of D - Act 2.” Resident DJs, the Beat Junkies: J.Rocc, Rhettmatic, Mr. Choc, and Curse, remember the passing of their dear friend and colleague James “J.Dilla” Yancey, alongside very special guests, Slum Village and more.
Be there as fans, friends, and more come to celebrate the life that was J.Dilla’s. The music, the memories, the joy and laughter will be present. Let’s commemorate the anniversary of his passing with positive energy, dancing and good times. Thank you J. Dilla.
21+ and over. Doors open at 10pm. $5 before 11pm and $10 after.
They’ll be accepting $5 donations for Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey. Early arrival is suggested.
The Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd. LA, CA 90026
The Fantastik 4our Reunion, Part 2
by Joy on Jan.18, 2010, under Audio, Downloadable Tracks, Events, VTech
Firecracker Party Goers
Here’s the final download, part 2, to conclude the Firecracker Finale. An amazing evening of music that brought music lovers out in droves. The Fantastik 4our, Live and Performing together for the first time!
You can’t deny that good music happens in L.A. and 2009 was a monumental year for that. From Timeless to Quantic and now the Fantastik 4our, VTech has been fortunate to be a part of many of those moments. Here’s to 2010, and more music yet to come. But for now, download and enjoy.
Right click to download: Fan4 Reunion VTech Part 2
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The Fantastik 4our Reunion, Part 1
by Joy on Jan.14, 2010, under Audio, Downloadable Tracks, Events, VTech
Last month, downtown Los Angeles’ staple for Hip-Hop on every first, third, and fifth Friday of the month for the past decade brought out the very best to say good-bye to 2009. The Firecracker Finale, presented by VTech, brought together The Fantastik 4our: Truly ODD, JRocc, C-Minus, and Mr. Choc alongside its original residents, Coleman, Hawkins, Kutmah, King Wo, and Future P, to perform LIVE for the first time.
What a way to end the decade…
Download the first part to the Fantastik 4our reunion with Mr. Choc on deck and Truly ODD and J.Rocc on the mic.
Click to download: Fan4 Reunion VTech Part 1
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