Big thanks to my homies at Nacional Records for helping make this happen. I’ve been a fan of this Chilean badass for a while, and getting the opportunity to help make her words a little more appropriate on the dancefloor was something I really wanted to be a part of. Check out the dope write up by Remezcla.com then get your free download and bump it loudly!

It just keeps on coming, and keeps on coming, and keeps on coming… But I’m not showing any signs of being bored. Come out to this party tonite and I promise you won’t be bored either. I’ll be joined by badass DJ Gingee and the lovely hostess Mor Elian (who I stole a lot of today’s tunes from). Some heavy global sounds will get played, but also plenty of house and disco and beats from beyond. Basically, anything goes (in case you couldn’t tell from my playlists here), so expect the unexpected.

Congopunq :       Red Car Go , &       Whirl & Sweat
somehow this record came out years ago and I’m just now hearing about it. Distorted thumb pianos, custom built instruments and loop pedals = a few of my favorite things.  It also appears as though these guys put on a crazy live show.

Bjorn Torske :       Langt Fra Afrika (Todd Terje Remix)
this is my new favorite dance song. No contest. I don’t know what kind of drum/synth he drops at the 3min mark, but I’m in love. And then the horns that don’t come in until 5mins in? This song just keeps getting better and better. TT is my hero right now.

King Coya :       Villa Donde
slow burner from a new alias of Argentine Gaby Kerpel– whose album Carnabalito I used to play on my radio show Passport back in the day.

LOL Boys :       Aisle Seat
strangely infectious tropical electronic fusion beats from these LA/Montreal dudes. I like how there’s one lone sample reveal, and then it’s right back into the cumbia-ton madness

TrezUnidoz :       Melhor Amigo
pretty hard electro baile kuduro bizniz here from this producer in Germany.

Botnek :       Panama Bass
listening to this track instantly puts a raucous carnival parade in my head. Nice work Botnek.

Buraka Som Sistema :       Candonga &       Hypnotized
listening to this album, it’s clear to see why Buraka are still one of the biggest names in global bass.

Daniel Klauser :       Rootz
simple but highly effective Chilean pan-flute banger from this guy.

A Tribe Called Red :       Look At This &       Electric Pow Wow Drum
YES!!! It was only a matter of time before roots-tronica made it’s way to the reservation, and with the recent onslaught of mind-melting tracks from A Tribe Called Red, it’s clear that the time is now.

Really happy to announce the release of this new EP! It’s half remixes I’ve made in the past few months, and half remixes other talented cats did of my songs. Pretty eclectic bag, but you can expect the usual tropical bass, afro-latin spice, and a healthy dollop of electro boogie funk to smooth it all out. As a gift to you all, I’ve got Bastard Jazz to agree to give away my “Get You Some” Boogie Remix (yes, I remixed myself, and it was FUN). Get that download while it lasts, but also please support by grabbing the MP3’s or heavy 12″ Vinyl from the Bastard Jazz Store or trusty old iTunes (we made it to the front page in “dance” category today- woohoo).

To help spread the word, I put together an hour-long radio show for BrooklynRadio.com. You’ll hear tracks from the EP, a bunch more remixes, and songs that I’m loving and getting inspired by right now. If you’re a regular reader here, you’ll probably recognize a lot, but there’s a few exclusive unreleased things in the mix as well that you don’t wanna miss. If you’re a fan of the sound and you live in the LA area, then be sure to come out to the monthly NOMERICA party in Silverlake which I will once again be DJ-ing at.

ALSO, this is a preliminary heads up, I’m coming to Europe soon for the first official Captain Planet Europe Tour in May. If you’re in Europe and want to come hear me throw down, or even better, if you throw parties yourself and have connects to promoters who may want to book me, then
HOLLER AT ME: charlie (at) mixtaperiot (dot) com

Captain Planet – Get You Some (Captain Planet’s Boogie Remix) by bastardjazz

The head gasket on my trusty hatchback blew out this week. I am now officially one of the few, the proud, the brave… the carless in LA. Good news is, I just got my motorcycle driving permit. There’s lots of other good news, but I’ll let the music do the talking.

Hermitude :       Hyperparadise &       Speak Of The Devil
HUGE thanks to Soundbwoy Surian for giving me the heads up on this one. Really feeling the mix of styles throughout this album.

Altered Natives :       Rass Out
It’s just a beat, simple and funkier than a mosquito’s tweeter. More altered bizniz right here.

Donwill :       Love Junkie (So Shifty Remix)
Something designed to make you bounce. Taken from yet another solid release on 11-inch records.

Deadboy :       Here 4 U
hypercrunk wonk-hop. He said it, not me.

Bonobo :       Eyesdown (Machinedrum Remix)
almost sounds like a DnB record  played in reverse. Here again, Machinedrum continues to wreck shop.

Dauwd :       Ikopol
serious heady late night sounds right here from yet another funky Brit.

Exeter :       Games (Baby)
I wish the volume on this track was a little louder, but that bass is pretty heavy regardless. Someone please connect Exeter with a good mastering house.

Kelly Rowland :       Motivation (Jacques Greene Remix)
I hope someone at Viagra or Extenze gets hip and uses this track in a commercial. More from Mr Greene here.

J-Star :       Unbreak My Dub
Leave it to this dude to make it possible to listen to Toni Braxton. Don’t know where that inspiration came from, but I respect it.

Sola Rosa :       Turn Around ft. Iva Lamkum (TM Juke Remix)
HEAVY! Probably the bassiest track I’ve heard yet from TM Juke.

Teeko + Dibia$e + DevonWho :       Young Funklords
Dilla would be proud. My homie Teeko and crew have funk for daaaaaays.

I started the weekend off swimming & sunbathing. It’s February. I must be doing something right. I’ve been hearing similarly non-winter updates from friends in other cities (no snow in New England???), so I thought it appropriate to drop some bass-heavy island heat today.  I haven’t been keeping up on new reggae as much as I’d like- partly that’s because I’m not in Flatbush, Brooklyn anymore (RIP Veggie Castle). These are all recent additions to my reggae crate, even if some of the songs are a few years old. I stole the awesome picture above from this dope Brazilian photojournalism site– check it out if you like Favela Ninjas.

J Boog :       Let's Do It Again
Samoan L.A. local with a classic Jamaican roots sound. Check him out here.

Gappy Ranks :       Long Time
I slept on this UK crooner for a loooooong time. Now I’m trying to remedy that situation.

Jah Hem :       Love Is The Way
reggae lyrics don’t get much simpler than this, but it still sounds good, so stop your fussing and your fighting. Bahamas representing.

Dreadsquad :       Notion Of Self (ft. Blackout JA)
Mieczyslaw Fogg :       To Ostatnia Niedziela (Dreadsquad Remix)
Heavy 80’s digital vibes from… POLAND. I’m really feelin the roots remix of a tango record from 1936. These kids seem badass.

Stand High Patrol :       The Big Tree
something pretty different from this French minimal digital dub crew. I know it kinda sounds like a 6 year old is singing, but I’m a fan. Shout out to Marlee for supplying this one.

Lotek :       Rebel Hifi (ft. Spikey T)
Aussie roots-rock-hop.

Easy Star All-Stars :       Money (The Alchemist Remix)
wobbly modern remix of this Pink Floyd cover. Kinda crazy project from the reliable Easy Star Crew.

Rhythm & Sound :       See Mi Yah ft. Willie Williams (Hallucinator Remix)
I’m assuming this is the same Willie Williams??? This basically captures the sound of a hot-boxed sedan to a tee.

The Decoders :       Inside My Love ft. Sy Smith
This is a new project from L.A. trumpet mastermind Todd Simon (Dap Kings, Mayer Hawthorne, Quantic & a million other reputable outfits). Roots covers of soul classics never sounded better. Thank you Sy Smith for nailing the notes we thought only Minnie Ripperton could. More Decoders music right here.

King Tubby vs. Harry Mudie :       Dub With A Difference &       Heavy Duty Dub
couldn’t do an entire post of reggae without including some oldies actually from Jamaica. This record is a dub masterpiece.

I think it’s safe to say that 80-90% of my waking life is spent with music playing around me. I start every morning listening to new music with a cup of coffee in hand, searching for something to catch my ear. I spend most of my days working on making and mixing new songs. Most nights I’m out either DJ-ing or listening to DJ’s (and trying to steal songs from them), unless of course I’m at a show with a live band playing. Somehow, it never gets boring. That’s because of artists like these ones I’m sharing today, who keep hammering away at the weight of the past and manage to continually make something new (even when they recycle those retro elements we love). This website is my perpetual thank you to them. And here’s a toast to my precious, hard-working eardrums as well, I know they deserve a vacation…

Xenia Rubinos :       Hair Receding &       Pan Y Cafe
This chick is a revelation! Badass, Brooklyn-bred, alternate-time-signature, Latin punk music. Watching the extremely fun video for Pan Y Cafe made me miss NYC like crazy. It also made me want to make music videos with fisheye lenses all-day, everyday (while listening to music of course).

Phenomenal Handclap Band :       The Right One
More NYC greatness (there may be a strong trend in today’s playlist). I’ve been waiting for something fresh from these guys and they did not disappoint with this latest offering- again, accompanied by an amazing and very trippy video.

Escort :       All Through The Night
Yup, it’s more Brooklyn. Escort is sounding tighter than skinny jeans on this funky neo-disco bomb.

AVAN LAVA :       It's Never Over
Take a guess… was it BROOKLYN?!? If so, you’re right. Super poppy, but so damn good I can’t deny it.

Flight Facilities :       Crave You ft. Giselle (Cassian Remix) &       Feelin (Johnny Pow! Mix)
Ok, switching things up, let’s give some love to Australia. That marimba sound on Feelin is exactly what I need right now.

Crazy P :       Open For Service &       Changes
They clearly these Brits were advised to tone down their public image a bit, but they will remain Crazy Penis to me. Check out their new album.

Shake Aletti :       Lights & Sparks
More 80’s throwback freshness from the UK. This song also has a video that may make you want to go out dancing.

Madi Diaz :       Trust Fall (Jensen Sportag Remix)
Retro r&b smoothness that would undoubtedly have Hall & Oats nodding their heads in admiration.

Inc. :       Swear
Ok, I know it seems like we’re entering a time warp with all these throwback sounds, but don’t you wish Prince was still making shit like this? I’m happy these guys are filling the void.

Chet Faker :       No Diggity
This buttery cover song was my introduction to Chet Faker, but clearly I’ve been sleeping on him, cause there’s a lot more where this came from.