Frequento - Bouncing Floor Bomb (MP3)

There is that "oh shit" moment when a live grenade comes skittering across the floor and eases to a halt. You are frozen in your steps - though your head is screaming "GET OUT!". That deer in headlights moment is exactly what I went thru with this Frequento mix. He dropped a dime to me about his mixes and I clicked in - this blend starts off on a great soulful vibe but then a shiny grenade came sliding into frame when that killer guitar/synth lick from "Der Kommisar" drops. Oh shit! Is he gonna take it sideways like that? And even in the face of eminent destruction you cannot help but listen and shake. If you are starving for a soulful/hip-hop/funk nugget this is the mix for you. Word to Frequento for dropping bombs like this! And word to the whole Leipzig/Sunset Soul crew for keeping the downbeat vibe alive!

Genres: chill, downbeat, funk, hip-hop, soul

Source: http://www.sunsetsoul.de/pages/frequento.php

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Aurgasm.us - My 1st DJ Set (MP3)

Ok not particularly "blent-well" but "selected-well". This is a first time outing for Paul Irish of the Aurgasm.us mp3 blog. And while this would not be classified as "DJing" since the selecting was done beforehand and then roughly blent within Traktor. BUT this mix is not without merit; those Mp3 bloggers have access to huge catalog of cuts and beats and Mr. Aurgasm selects some killer summer-y tropicali-vibe cuts from all over the spectrum and it makes for a breezy afternoon hour of music.

Genres: chill, downbeat, lounge, mash-up, reggae, tropicalism

Source: http://aurgasm.us/

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Chris Whaley - Spectator Sport (MP3)

Guitar, Her Space Holiday, The Cure, Nightmares on Wax, We, Boards of Canada, Soft Ballet, Casino vs. Japan, Flaming Lips, Royksopp, PM Dawn, 7 Hurtz, The Orb, Patio, Plaid, Goldfrapp, Cocteau Twins

Genres: downbeat, downtempo, glitch, idm

Source: http://www.whalefish.org/spec.html

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Chris Whaley - Iditarod (MP3)

Bad Loop, 7 Hurtz, Roots Manuva, DJ Olive, Tycho, Ulrich Schnauss, Boom Bip

Genres: chill, downbeat, downtempo, idm

Source: http://www.whalefish.org/Iditarod.htm

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DubSession Dubcast - Vienna Dub Masters (MP3)

If you like dub, you owe it to yourself to get educated. And listening to Smith&Mighty 20 times does not count. The DubSession is an outstanding dub podcast with episodes devoted to the various flavors and styles of dub music. I have always has a soft spot for Vienna's Dub Club and this Dubcast showcases all of the dub music that has been flowing out of Vienna thanks to the Dub Club and the many other Austrian artists. If you are hankering to go back to the days of Kruder & Dorfmeister this set it for you.

Genres: chill, downbeat, dub, neo-dub, reggae

Source: http://www.dubsession.com/

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The Tape - Mixtape part 2 (MP3)

The Tape gets love around here. After dropping a killer set on Back to the Basics last year. We've been scouring the web trying to locate a follow up mix. And then Deus ex Machina, The Tape drops dime to Mr. Blentwell on his latest mix! Whew best keep your combustibles hidden! This shit is the hottest hip-hop and downbeat funk you will hear!

Genres: blends, downbeat, funk, hip-hop, soul

Source: http://www.thetape.de

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David Holmes - The Free Association Mix (MP3)

Outstanding beat purveyor David Holmes drops his year end mix with a great set of downbeats and classic hip-hop beats diced up and blent back together. Found via the great anchormix.com!

Genres: blends, downbeat, hip-hop, mash-up

Source: http://anchormix.com/

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Mr. Scruff - Keep it Unreal Milk Mix (HTML→Real Audio)

Mr. Scruff drops some of the mellowest cuts that somehow keep you hype.. I know I know it does not make sense but you've gotta hear it to understand. Unf. only available in RealAudio.. but better than nothing. Thanks to the Milkmen up North for keeping the fresh beats flowing!

Genres: downbeat, hip-hop, house, rock

Source: http://milkaudio.com/

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Dijon - Airen << I Luv Mellow (MP3)

Dijon just got married. On that tip, he's crafted some mellowness for you & your luv.

Genres: ambient, chill, deep, downbeat, downtempo, eclectic, headz, sleepy

Source: http://www.dijon.soulrebels.com/soundfiles/tracklist_airen.htm

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