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May 14, 2013 by hdd

Strictly Riddims No 10 Mixed by So Shifty

Inspired by dancehall riddims and the recent work of two of our favourite producers Murlo (Quartz EP) and Dubbel Dutch (Self Help Riddim), we have decided to launch the HDD Strictly Riddims mix series focusing on our favourite instrumentals. With this series we hope to increase appreciation for dancehall riddims and instrumentals as we feel that in dancehall the productions and producers don’t often get the props they deserve. The tenth mix in the series is from German dancehall dons So Shifty.Their talents are so far reaching that it’s tough to narrow down what they do, if there is anything going on in the Europe that has to do with dancehall, soca or cumbia they are likely to be involved. For their mix they decided to switch things up a bit and focus on riddims from the 60′s, 70′s and 80′s. So we have 55 or so riddims expertly mixed into a wonderful 20 minute span.
You can download the mix here
You can find more So Shifty here

Strictly Riddims No10 Mixed by So Shifty by Hipsters Dont Dance on Mixcloud

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Tagged 90's dancehall, Dancehall, free mps, Germany, instrumental, music mix, reggae, riddims, So Shifty

May 1, 2013 by hdd

The Large + Kazabon & Hootie Who x Live Sets

In preparation of our next event at the Shacklewell Arms we have uploaded 2 snippets of the set from our April event. The first is from The Large and it’s a uptempo affair taking in house, garage and more. The second one if from Kazabon & Hootie Who and it’s a dancehall, hip hop, reggaeton vibe. These 2 sets really reflect our unique World Carnival sound that we are known for. You can listen to the mixes after the jump. Make sure you don’t miss out and check the gigs section for the next event.
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Tagged Dancehall, hip hop, Kazabon & Hootie Who, music, the large, tropical, world carnival

April 15, 2013 by hdd

Strictly Riddims No 9 Mixed By Unknown Soulja

Inspired by dancehall riddims and the recent work of two of our favourite producers Murlo (Quartz EP) and Dubbel Dutch (Self Help Riddim), we have decided to launch the HDD Strictly Riddims mix series focusing on our favourite instrumentals. With this series we hope to increase appreciation for dancehall riddims and instrumentals as we feel that in dancehall the productions and producers don’t often get the props they deserve. The ninth mix in the series is from UK DJ and Producer Unknown Soulja. As part of Commandments, one of London’s best loved nights at the Alibi, Unknown Soulja has always been true to his interests. In this mix we see this reflected in his choices, classic and modern dancehall riddims alongside Hip Hop, Grime and some of his own productions. You can catch him at Commandments at the Alibi, don’t miss out.

You can download the mix here
You can check out more Unknown Soulja here

Strictly Riddims No9 Mixed by Unknown Soulja by Hipsters Dont Dance on Mixcloud

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Tagged Dancehall, dancehall riddims, instrumental mix, riddims, strictly riddims mix series, strictly riddims no 9, Unknown Soulja, versions

March 25, 2013 by hdd

Strictly Riddims No 8 Mixed by Salivation Army

Inspired by dancehall riddims and the recent work of two of our favourite producers Murlo (Quartz EP) and Dubbel Dutch (Self Help Riddim), we have decided to launch the HDD Strictly Riddims mix series focusing on our favourite instrumentals. With this series we hope to increase appreciation for dancehall riddims and instrumentals as we feel that in dancehall the productions and producers don’t often get the props they deserve. The eighth mix in the series is by Canada’s Salivation Army, we finally go international! You can catch Salivation Army at gigs across Canada and with Poirier at their No Vacancy party. In this mix are some of the greatest producers of all time, some brand new soca riddims that ruled Carnivals and one of our favourite riddims Church Heathen (Rodigan even included it in his Fabric Live mix).

You can download the mix here here
You can check out more of Salivation Army’s mixes here

Strictly Riddims No8 Mixed by Salivation Army by Hipsters Dont Dance on Mixcloud

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Tagged Dancehall, free music, mix, music, reggae, salivation army, soca, strictly riddims

March 11, 2013 by hdd

Strictly Riddims No 7 Mixed By Sensible Dancehall

Inspired by dancehall riddims and the recent work of two of our favourite producers Murlo (Quartz EP) and Dubbel Dutch (Self Help Riddim), we have decided to launch the HDD Strictly Riddims mix series focusing on our favourite instrumentals. With this series we hope to increase appreciation for dancehall riddims and instrumentals as we feel that in dancehall the productions and producers don’t often get the props they deserve. The seventh mix in the series is by Sensible Dancehall, the great Oxford based dancehall blog. This mix by Molassie covers not only some of the best dancehall riddims but also branches out further into different genres with music from Angola and Guatemala amongst others. Make sure you check out their excellent monthly Pon De Floor night as well, this month they have the excellent Jus Now joining them.