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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Remixes
DJ Epik Sends Love To Ya With Regrooved Classics by Zhane, Q-Tip & Others


Like myself, this is one crate digger who refuses to let you forget the meaning of groove with the music he presents. In a fine blend of classics from the crates, DJ Epik stocks his Bandcamp with a an irresistible collection of jams. Your bound to feel like cruising when the 80's groove of The Whispers meets the rhyme of Q-Tip. Zhane's heartfelt songwriting is renewed with a groovy remix of "Sending My Love". Let your mind be free with these remixes that offer a moment to press play and feel better than before.

Digital downloads of these Epik remixes are available via his Bandcamp, but if you'd like to get them on 7" vinyl visit his collection here at Juno Records.

 

Jocelyn Brown Remembers "Somebody Else's Guy", Melle Mel & Cuban Jazz Combo Pay Tribute


Enjoy the reflections of the woman who's known to make you feel so real as Jocelyn Brown reflects on her classic. This is the making of "Somebody Else's Guy" straight from the lead singer, a voice who continues to captivate the souls of listeners worldwide. Learn about a remarkable song that flips the tables on heartache and turns it into a celebration as Jocelyn takes a moment to reminisce. Her spirit is that of a mother who provides a warm embrace plus knowledge and understanding of life. As a result, we receive the messages behind the music of love, dedication, truth and humility.

Below, The Cuban Jazz Combo and Melle Mel put an ear-opening spin on "Somebody Else's Guy". One will make you feel like doing the salsa on a warm night in Havana, the other feels like a boogie down in The Bronx back in '84.

Jay-Z's "Dirt Off Your Shoulders" Meets The Bounce of Harlem's Dipset & Wes


Tune in to one of the greatest as two remixes of Jay-Z's "Dirt Off Your Shoulders" represent the ascension of an MC. The grime of the ghetto meets upper echelon American extravagance with an underground-sounding remix by Wes. His version feels dark and offers a serious vibe in comparison to the party feel of the original. It's sounds raw and more like a demo that Jay would've sent to The Stretch & Bobbito show. DJ Keytronikz represents NYC to the fullest by merging a Brooklyn rhyme flow with the bounce of Harlem on one track. His remix of "Dirt Off Your Shoulders" is the perfect addition to the party, taking us back to an era when throwback Jerseys and Air Force Ones reigned supreme.

Queen Latifah, Chill Rob G & Altered Tapes Possess The Power To Create U.N.I.T.Y.


It's gettin kinda hectic as Altered Tapes reworks a couple of Hip Hop classics that are especially powerful. Enjoy a couple of heat rocks from this remixer who enhances the head nod of "U.N.I.T.Y." then invites you to the Mardi Gras on "Let The Power Flow". If you're a DJ, these are sure to turn heads at the party for the way Altered Tapes flipped each song while maintaining their classic sound.

Order your copy of each 7" here at Juno Records, on eBay or digitally at Bandcamp.
 

Roc Marciano's "Marcberg" Arrives On Black Smoke Vinyl, Frankensteeno Drops A Remix




Like the smoke that lingers after a Mossberg shotty blast, Roc Marciano's Hip Hop music incites an atmosphere of drama. After 15 years, "Marcberg" arrives as a clear smoke & opaque white smoke colored double vinyl pressing and mp3 with a bonus track. In the vein of MCs who resemble a gun, Roc Marc remains one of the most powerful forms of Hip Hop artillery.

Celebrate this underground Hip Hop gem on your turntable by getting your copy of this 2025 reissue here at Turntable Lab. To accompany this reissue, we also receive the head-nod of Frankensteeno who delivers a 90's style remix of "Give It To Y'all".

Hear Chaka Khan & Maxwell Soar On "Whatcha Gonna Do For Me?" + "Ascension"


The sound quality is a bit rough on this one, but a nice fusion of two R&B classics nonetheless. Don't ever wonder how far timeless music can be flipped as cratesofjr blesses you with another remix. Chaka Khan & Maxwell ascend to the highest of the high, displaying their combined songwriting and vocal prowess on a blend by keysuni.

Preemo & Royce Da 5’9″ Visit The Forest on The Vlad Flueraru Remix of "Courtesy"


Witness Preemo & Royce Da 5’9″ go BOOM once again, but this time to the soulful and charming sound of The Imaginations. Vlad Flueraru makes it happen by flipping this outstanding arrangement of flute and horns on his remix of "Courtesy". This flip of the same sample previously used for Ghostface's "The Forest" bangs in it's own right. Royce Da 5’9″'s empowered persona and stylish flow is a great fit as he represents larger than life on the mic.