Dj Emskee's Podcast

Peace all. Here's another classic mix from my vast vaults of cd's and mini-discs that i get a chance to wade through every now and then. This is a mix that was supposed to be apart of a project called The Together Brothers which was myself, the infectious Qool Dj Marv, and brainiac of music, Dj Monk One. Three monster tastemaker djs in New York. If you're not familiar with any of us, we play music in sets that others may back away from because it's not deemed cool or hip, and hits you rigt in your spirit.
This was supposed to be one of a 3 mix package, with each of us contributing one to promote and sell. The project never materialized and this mix wound up sitting around in my cd book. I'm posting it now. Enjoy the vibes. Off the beaten path disco, funk, and classic hip hop. Done back in 2005.

If you're over 35 and were fortunate enough to grow up in New York, or the tri-state area (which includes New Jersey and Connceticut) you know were lucky enough to experience radio at it's most cutting edge finest in the late 70's, 80's, and into the mid 90's. Urban contemporary radio showcased a variety of black music styles. WRKS 98.7 KISS-FM was one of the flagship stations in New York that was home to many legendary personalities which i'll list right now so you can look them up and know the history i speak of. Chuck Leonard, Ken "Spider" Webb, Jeff Foxx, Barry Mayo, J.R. Vans, Mary Thomas, Yvonne Mobley, Jeff Foxx, Fred Buggs, and Gary Young. Of course on actual dj side there's the Godfathers who brought hip hop to the airwaves. Jazzy Jay and Afrika Bambaataa who paved the way for Kool Dj Red Alert's legendary run. I speak of all this with such fondness and pride because as of 12:01 monday morning April 30th, KISS-FM as many know it will be no more. ESPN sports radio will take over the 98.7 frequency, bringing an end to it's legacy as a black radio force in NYC. The show that i've been blessed to be on for 11-years, J Smooth's Underground Railroad, decided to pay one final tribute to KISS on the friday before it goes off the air. J called me up and specifically asked if i'd represent. I was honored and more than happy to. So here is the recording of the set, which is made up of records that i heard KISS play first, break in, or just run in rotation over the years. I hope you enjoy listening to it as i had playing. There's no way i could play everything i wanted to play within the 40 or so minutes i had....so with that, salute the memories of a storied run of 98.7 KISS-FM. The lipstick log will never be forgotten.

Promo for Kool Dj Red Alert on KISS FM. 1994

Promo #1 for Wendy Williams on 98.7 Kiss-FM.

Enjoy another personal KISS-FM moment for me.

I just got the incredibly disheartening news that the legendary black radio station 98.7 KISS FM in New York City, owned by Emmis Broadcasting has been sold, and the ESPN network will assume the frequency beginning sunday morning, April 29th at 12:01. I, like many over 35 heads, grew up on KISS fm with radio PERSONALITIES that made you feel connected to them, not like the programmed sheep that most radio jocks are now. Mary Thomas, Yvonne Mobley, Gary Young, Bob Slade, Anne Tripp, Kool Dj Red Alert, Chuck Chillout, Tony Humphries, The Latin Rascals.....the list goes on. I shared a special part in KISS history, as i dated the infamous Wendy Williams for a year and half while she was a dj at the station, and did several promos for her and others that were actually played in rotation. Some of these were recently released on the DWG label in the UK, but i want to share some of these with you here on my podomatic account. R.I.P. KISS FM. Thanks for the memories.

Yes yes y'all. So this is a short mix which is the first i'm doing on Serato. Was going thru my lounge folder of files on my drive and just decided to push record. Relax and take it easy with this one. Smooth grooves for the chill mode. Play and pass on. Peace!!

Here's Pt. 3 of my rock music laced "Gettin My Rock Off" series. There's a record that skips in one of the records towards the middle of the mix. I was gonna start it over, but what i had done up to that point sounded soooo good. LOL it
Hope you enjoyed pt.1 & 2. Haven't heard 'em, scroll through the mixes on my account here and you're in. Spead the music y'all. Peace!
Here's a playlist if you're intrigued:

1. Hard To Handle - Grateful Dead
2. Lonely's Not The Way To Go - Seatrain
3. Mr. Blue - Tom Paxton
4. I May Be Young - Dean Friedman
5. Living Wreck - Deep Purple
6. Well All Right - Blind Faith
7. Beginnings - Chicago
8. Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkel
9. Looking For Somebody - Fleetwood Mac
10. I'm Yours & I'm Hers - Johnny Winter
11. Why Why - Bozz Scaggs & Band
12. Comin Home - Delaney & Bonnie & Friends on tour with Eric Clapton (skips at the end)
13. Cinnamon Girl - Neil Young
14. Play The Harp - John Mayall
15. Steady Drivin Man - Mink DeVille
16. Stone Fox Chase - Area Code 615
17. The Laws Must Change - John Mayall
18. Never See His Face Again - Batdorf & Rodney
19. Sears Of The Truth - Golden Avatar
20. The Cat Song - Laura Nyro

Peace y'all. It's been a loooooong minute since i've done any kind of djing,or recording any crib-made mixes. Just had my first son a few months back so i've been on dj hiatus. LOL
I'm slowly getting back into the flow, and two crates of rock records that were given to me from someones basement recently inspired me. I decided to make a mix of anything i thought was good or sounded interesting of that genre. It's not for everybody, so if you dig it, rock on. Peace.

Here's another episode of the 11-year running classic and obscure dance music program, the Rare Radio Show that i co-founded and hosted throughout the years since 1999. This was a 10-hour special, and this is my opening set from that show. Straight classic NYC underground club music for the dance floor jones. Stay tuned on information reguarding the show making a return in 2012 in some capacity. Live venue and/or the radio station. As always, bump and pass on to other appreciative heads of good, authentic dance music. Peace!

Me, The Boogieman, Honey Dew Sue, Nydia Inez, Monk One, Uncle Steve McDaniel, & Dj Tomcat played throughout the night in my basement as we provided the soundtrack vibes for my new son Boston's meet and greet pot luck party. From laid back disco/soul/r&b to cumbia to classic disco and underground nyc house music, this is yet another potpourri of great vibes from some of NYC's veteran, power underground music selectors. This is about 3 hours of a 5 1/2 hour marathon. There are a few slight technical problems along the way in the mix, so if you can deal with that, you're in for some great tunes.
It can never be understood when i hear some say there's no good music out there. It's all over. You just need people like us to give it to you whenever possible. DL, bump and pass.

I have the recording from last New Years Day 2011 when i filled in for her as well, but here's last nights New Year's Eve set on WBAI-FM in NYC. If you're not familar with Jeannie Hopper, she's been a staple on NYC radio with consistent underground, eclectic music mixes and very pertinent community information. Not too mention the fabulous boat parties and other functions she's affiliated with. It's always an honor when she contacts me to fill in on her show. More classic dance music mixing mastery right here. No cheese. Ever. Bump and pass y'all. Happy New.

I'm posting this mix in support of my man Joey Dicker, the man who runs the infamous Marisco Disco over in England. He is fighting some serious health issues at the moment and i wanted to do my part, over 3500 miles away in NYC since i can't get there, by posting a mix that he (AND my main man Chris Parkin) is directly responsible for allowing to happen. He always makes sure i have a place to stay and am well taken care of every time i've been there. When y'all are checking this mix of music freedom, know that the energy of it as well as prayers and thoughts are traveling to him for a speedy, trouble free recovery. Take a trip back with me to the summer of 2007. Free your mind and your ass will follow. This was 80% vinyl and the rest CD's. I had a few technical problems along the way, AND i did a little impromptu performance during the night as well.
Get well soon Joey.

I've posted one or two of these before on my podomatic page, and here's another one. An episode of an independent hip hop show called "Controlled Substance"i used to host on brooklynradio.net.
Every chance i get, no matter what kind of music it is, as long as it's good, i'll attempt to provide an outlet for "outside the box" artists projects. The really talented but hardly heard. Expertly mixeed as always wit the on point selections, kick back and enjoy what a solid hip hop show sounds like. Some profanity involved......but that's hip hop. Not sure why this mp3 skips occasionally, but bang it anyway. Peace.

For those that know what the downstairs of the old APT spot in manhattan, ny looked like, this is before the dj booth was built and the turntables were on the end of the bar when you walked in. Looooong time ago. I filled in for the infamous Bobitto Garcia as he asked me to step in while he was out of town. I HAD to rip it down. Those are some important shoes in the NY spotlight to fill.
I just found this cd, which was unmarked, while going thru some old cd books. As soon as i heard it, i knew what it was. Another classic night indeed. Bump this and pass on. You know the drill. It clips at times due to a high mini-disc level. Yes, back when i used to record on those. LOL This was one of two times i filled in for Bob.

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