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Classixx Mix

Yo, Classixx have got to be my favorite djs right now. I discovered them myself after the homie Chop Steak included their remix to Mayer Hawthorne’s “Green Eyed Love” on a recent mix and I’ve been addicted to their sound ever since. I had the pleasure of seeing them spin at Malverde at SXSW, they did not disappoint! Searched around for a bit, looking for some mixtapes and found this one online from a while back. I think this mix is from 2008, which is right around the time things really started ramping up for them. Anyway, pretty dope overall, check it out!

Tracklist
1. The Cars – Let the Good Times Roll
2. Chocolate City – Orlando Johnson
3. Roman Salzger – Alpha Centauri
4. Shock – Shock Talk (U-Tern Remix)
5. Michael Jackson – Rock With You (Frankie Knuckles Remix)
6. Dorfmeister vs. Madrid de los Austrias – Boogie No More (Reverso 68 Remix)
7. Simian Mobile Disco – Hot Dog (Cosmo Vitelli Remix)
8. Classixx – I’ll Get you feat. Jeppe (Royal Rumble Edit)
9. Morgan Geist – Detroit (Carl Craig Remix)
10. Compuphonic & Kolombo – B1 – Emotion [Edit]
11. Rubies – I Feel Electric (TieDye Version)
12. Drop Out Orchestra – Gibbon
13. Siriusmo – Simple
14. Night Crawlers – Push the Feeling On
15. Guns’n’Bombs – Riddle of Steel (Classixx Remix)
16. Kraftwerk – Computer Love

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Dorrough – Ice Cream Paint Job
Yeah Buddy. Nice video and great summer track. Cars, check. Girls, check. Summer hit, check…and he’s doing it all independently. Word.

Do they care that we drove all night for a ten-minute set? – Poise

Long awaited and much anticipated, the new mixtape from Austin emcees, 2020 (a.k.a. Ike of Mike & Ike) and Poise, has arrived. Released in advance of Poise’s upcoming full-length album, the mixtape features 14 full-length tracks and some single verses and skits, all mixed by DJ Diamond Tip. Production is jacked from a variety of sources, and mostly soul-sampled. Some of the beats are fairly well-known (e.g. Rick Ross’ “Blow” and Busta Rhymes’ “NY Shit”), and others are more obscure, but still tight. 

As a duo, Poise and 2020 work well together, kicking a lot of slick, witty lines back and forth: Cold like frozen water or a father/Who just lost his only daughter.  Why bother? The music is definitely worth a listen, and hopefully both will be releasing other projects soon.

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20/20 and Poise – Bullets (Mixed by Dj Diamond Tip)

Links
www.2020andPoise.com 

About 20/20 and Poise:

A producer first, 20/20 is one of those behind the scenes people that always seems to be on the scene. Better known to many as Ike, from Mike and Ike, 20/20 has worked with many Texas artists as a producer (Global, DOS, Crew 54, Hero and Rad, Mic Skills, Mirage, Southbound, and more). As a young and emerging emcee, 20/20 has been contributing plenty of verses as of late on various albums and mixtapes as well (The Projeckt, Latchkey’s “Indy Route Austin” Compilation, Hero and Rad “Resilience”, Crew 54 “Crew Deep”, Mic Skills “Defiant”, and more) . With various projects under his belt as a producer and emcee, and as a pseudo-member of various groups, 20/20 along with Dj Diamond Tip have opened up for many touring acts, including Slick Rick, Guru, Neyo, Canibus, Black Sheep, Juelz Santana, Oneself, Boot Camp Clik, Rakim, Method Man, and Lil Wayne.

Originally from the midwest, Poise brought his lyricism and high energy act to Texas a few years ago and he hasn’t looked back. First featured on Mike and Ike’s “Classic Sound”, Poise has remained on the radar as someone to expect great things from. His ability to balance mainstream appeal with raw underground lyricism and delivery has many anxiously awaiting studio material. Poise has shared the stage with 20/20 and Diamond Tip on several different occasions both as an opening act (Guru, Neyo, Canibus, Black Sheep, Juelz Santana, Oneself,Rakim, Method Man, and Lil Wayne.) and as the main act across Texas, gaining recognition and respect for their talent and high energy live performances. Having collaborated with 20/20 for a few years now the two have developed a unique chemistry, building a sound that is distinctivley “20/20 and Poise.”

In 2008, having built a catalogue of original material, both as solo artists and as a duo, 20/20 and Poise decided to get together with Diamond Tip and work on some promotional material to lead up to Poise’s solo album, which features both production and vocals from 20/20.

20/20 and Poise – Words Are Weapons (Bullets Version)

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20/20 and Poise – Words Are Weapons (Bullets Version)

20/20 and Poise – Ready (Bullets Version)

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20/20 and Poise – Ready (Bullets Version)

Two more songs to post off of “Bullets”. 20/20 and Poise are dropping their mixtape tonight in Austin at the Eclectic Styles of Summer Fashion Show at Aces Lounge, 222 E 6th St. Free CDs to everyone that comes through the door before 10pm, make sure y’all make it out to the event, should be a big one.

About 20/20 and Poise:

A producer first, 20/20 is one of those behind the scenes people that always seems to be on the scene. Better known to many as Ike, from Mike and Ike, 20/20 has worked with many Texas artists as a producer (Global, DOS, Crew 54, Hero and Rad, Mic Skills, Mirage, Southbound, and more). As a young and emerging emcee, 20/20 has been contributing plenty of verses as of late on various albums and mixtapes as well (The Projeckt, Latchkey’s “Indy Route Austin” Compilation, Hero and Rad “Resilience”, Crew 54 “Crew Deep”, Mic Skills “Defiant”, and more) . With various projects under his belt as a producer and emcee, and as a pseudo-member of various groups, 20/20 along with Dj Diamond Tip have opened up for many touring acts, including Slick Rick, Guru, Neyo, Canibus, Black Sheep, Juelz Santana, Oneself, Boot Camp Clik, Rakim, Method Man, and Lil Wayne.

Originally from the midwest, Poise brought his lyricism and high energy act to Texas a few years ago and he hasn’t looked back. First featured on Mike and Ike’s “Classic Sound”, Poise has remained on the radar as someone to expect great things from. His ability to balance mainstream appeal with raw underground lyricism and delivery has many anxiously awaiting studio material. Poise has shared the stage with 20/20 and Diamond Tip on several different occasions both as an opening act (Guru, Neyo, Canibus, Black Sheep, Juelz Santana, Oneself,Rakim, Method Man, and Lil Wayne.) and as the main act across Texas, gaining recognition and respect for their talent and high energy live performances. Having collaborated with 20/20 for a few years now the two have developed a unique chemistry, building a sound that is distinctivley “20/20 and Poise.”

In 2008, having built a catalogue of original material, both as solo artists and as a duo, 20/20 and Poise decided to get together with Diamond Tip and work on some promotional material to lead up to Poise’s solo album entitled “Lifeguard”, which features both production and vocals from 20/20.

Poise ft. Dj Diamond Tip – Heavyweight Champion (Produced by Decap)

Download Poise ft. Dj Diamond Tip – Heavyweight Champion (Produced by Decap)

BigBadMedium has an exclusive download from Austin based artist, Poise, produced by Decap. Poise is currently gearing up to release Bullets, a mixtape also featuring 20/20 and Dj Diamond Tip. Heavyweight Champ is a promotional track leading up up to his full LP, entitled “Lifeguard”, which features both production and vocals from 20/20. Poise recently launched his new MySpace page, visit him and keep up to date on the latest.

More About Poise
Originally from the midwest, Poise brought his lyricism and high energy act to Texas a few years ago and he hasn’t looked back. First featured on Mike and Ike’s “Classic Sound”, Poise has remained on the radar as someone to expect great things from. His ability to balance mainstream appeal with raw underground lyricism and delivery has many anxiously awaiting studio material. Poise has shared the stage with Diamond Tip on several different occasions both as an opening act (Guru, Neyo, Canibus, Black Sheep, Juelz Santana, Oneself,Rakim, Method Man, and Lil Wayne.) and as the main act across Texas, gaining recognition and respect for their talent and high energy live performances. Having collaborated with Texas based producer and emcee, 20/20 for a few years now the two have developed a unique chemistry, building a sound that is distinctively “20/20 and Poise.”

20/20 and Poise – ATX (Bullets Version)

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20/20 and Poise – ATX (Bullets Version)

ATX STAND UP!!

About 20/20 and Poise:

A producer first, 20/20 is one of those behind the scenes people that always seems to be on the scene. Better known to many as Ike, from Mike and Ike, 20/20 has worked with many Texas artists as a producer (Global, DOS, Crew 54, Hero and Rad, Mic Skills, Mirage, Southbound, and more). As a young and emerging emcee, 20/20 has been contributing plenty of verses as of late on various albums and mixtapes as well (The Projeckt, Latchkey’s “Indy Route Austin” Compilation, Hero and Rad “Resilience”, Crew 54 “Crew Deep”, Mic Skills “Defiant”, and more) . With various projects under his belt as a producer and emcee, and as a pseudo-member of various groups, 20/20 along with Dj Diamond Tip have opened up for many touring acts, including Slick Rick, Guru, Neyo, Canibus, Black Sheep, Juelz Santana, Oneself, Boot Camp Clik, Rakim, Method Man, and Lil Wayne.

Originally from the midwest, Poise brought his lyricism and high energy act to Texas a few years ago and he hasn’t looked back. First featured on Mike and Ike’s “Classic Sound”, Poise has remained on the radar as someone to expect great things from. His ability to balance mainstream appeal with raw underground lyricism and delivery has many anxiously awaiting studio material. Poise has shared the stage with 20/20 and Diamond Tip on several different occasions both as an opening act (Guru, Neyo, Canibus, Black Sheep, Juelz Santana, Oneself,Rakim, Method Man, and Lil Wayne.) and as the main act across Texas, gaining recognition and respect for their talent and high energy live performances. Having collaborated with 20/20 for a few years now the two have developed a unique chemistry, building a sound that is distinctivley “20/20 and Poise.”

In 2008, having built a catalogue of original material, both as solo artists and as a duo, 20/20 and Poise decided to get together with Diamond Tip and work on some promotional material to lead up to Poise’s solo album entitled “Lifeguard”, which features both production and vocals from 20/20.

Black Milk – Mo Power (Audible Treats Web Exclusive)

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Black Milk – “Mo Power”

New Web Exlusive track from Detroit producer/emcee Black Milk.  Chop Steak listed Tronic as #4 on his list of top ten albums of 2008 and you can find it in stores and online on iTunes. Right now, he’s touring Europe with Elzhi, maybe he’ll make a stop near you.

Breakfast Club Crew – Dreaming

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Austin based clothing company 3rd ID recruited some high quality underground talents, including Table Manners Crew and Dj Kid Slyce to contribute to this free SXSW giveaway. The mixtape includes tracks from Drake, The Breakfast Club  Crew, and Kid Slyce puts it all together nicely. While you’re bumpin the mixtape, go check out 3rd ID’s online store and buy some gear, they definitely have some nice pieces.

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3rd ID Clothing Presents Cuts From The New Cloth

Wale featuring Lady GaGa – Chillin

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So, the buzz around Wale’s new album and his single has reached fever pitch around the DMV. Right now, Wale can do no wrong and it really seems like he won’t. He’s all over the internet, more specifically tweeting like crazy and getting everyone to finally pay attention to DMV hip hop.

The single, “Chillin” is produced by Cool & Dre and features Lady GaGa. Download it and jump on the bandwagon if you already have not.

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Wale featuring Lady Gaga – Chillin