Next Tuesday, S-Double will releases his new LP, Keepers Of The Lost Art. Here is one of four the album’s digital bonus tracks, “Do You”, produced by DJ Spinna. Bodya…

In a story we broke back in 2011, DJ Spinna is reuniting with Krim to complete a Jigmastas reunion LP. Back then, he told us it as “four-five years in the making”, as you can see in the interview below. That was three years ago! The full length is set for the Fall.

Starting the year off with a limited edition 45 Vinyl produced by DJ Spinna available on pre order next week. For now here is the sneak peek. The art of story telling is still alive, taking a page from Slick Rick and Nas, Shabaam Sahdeeq engages in a action packed story with the backdrop provided by DJ Spinna. Digi 12″ drops next week also with the B Side ‘Do You’.

Spinna guest stars on Bling47 Breaks. This series takes you on a journey into samples used by J Dilla. Filmed, edited and animated and directed by Waajeed.

Dj Spinna’s latest project shows off the amazing talents of Brooklyn based soul singer, Jose James. The Eccentric Movements of Jose James takes you on a musical journey thru James’ earlier works with sprinklings of music from his forthcoming Blue Note release. A couple of familiar favorites are blended effortlessly with the crooner’s eclectic mix of jazz funk and soul making this a sweet end of summer treat.

1. Love Connection
2. Code
3. Park Bench People
4. Love
5. Come To My Door
6. Made For Love
7. It’s All Over
8. Save Your Love
9. Lay You Down
10. Trouble
11. Vanguard
12. Promise In Love
13. Detroit Loveletter
14. Sword – Gun
15. Velvet
16. Desire (Moodyman Remix)
17. Warriors
18. Warriors SBRKT Remix)
19. Tomorrow

MC/Producer/DJ from Northern VA delivers this track from his Lamplighter’s Delight LP dropping 8/28. Guest shots on the album will include John Robinson, J. Rawls, Panik, 88 Keys, ST/MIC and Ed The Metaphysical.

Spinna pays homage to neo-soul legend Marc de Clive Lowe on this “best of” mix.

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FLuD Presents: Beats Per Minute with DJ Spinna from FLuD Watches on Vimeo.

Flud Watches presents the fifth “Beats Per Minute” Video featuring legendary Producer/DJ, DJ Spinna, in celebration of their “BPM” Watch as part of their new Summer collection. The “Beats Per Minute” Video Series showcases some of hip hop’s most influential producers highlighting their craft, while discussing changes in the game, crate diggin’, equipment and their advise to the new generation.

In this episode, we follow DJ Spinna from his 8-Track recording days in the 80′s to his cassette tape winding days in the 90′s to what the internet has given (and taken) in the present. The man practically gives us a history lesson on all of the equipment that he’s used over the years, while talking about his his DJ roots and his work with the group, the Jigmastas.

DJ Spinna Announces Jigmastas Reunion LP from HipHopSite.Com on Vimeo.

In part 3 of DJ Pizzo’s interview with DJ Spinna for HipHopSite.Com, Spinna exclusively reveals that he will reteam with emcee Kriminul to record a new Jigmastas LP. He also speaks of an upcoming 7″ project with some very special guests….

DJ Spinna On The Greatest Accomplishment Of His Career from HipHopSite.Com on Vimeo.

In part two of HipHopSite.Com’s interview with DJ Spinna, DJ Pizzo asks Spinna about what he feels in his proudest moment throughout his legendary career as a producer.

DJ Spinna Talks Michael Jackson + Prince Parties from HipHopSite.Com on Vimeo.

In part one of our interview with DJ Spinna, the legendary producer speaks with HipHopSite.Com’s own DJ Pizzo about the history of the legendary Soul Slam parties, which showcase the music of Michael Jackson and Prince.

Vegas heads, be sure to check out Saville Row at The Luxor for The Cut, which will happen every Wednesday night. No dress code, no cover, and Peanut Butter Wolf kicks things off. Consecutive dates will include Remix Artist Collective and DJ Spinna’s Soul Slam, celebrating the music of Michael Jackson and Prince.
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The 10th anniversary double CD of BBE Records’ celebrated The Beat Generation compilation series contains 56 standout selections from production luminaries and legends such as Marley Marl, Pete Rock, J Dilla, DJ Spinna, Madlib, Kev Brown, Will I. Am, King Britt, Jazzy Jeff & Larry Gold. The Beat Generation: 10th Anniversary Collection drops on March 29th, 2011 on BBE Records.

Brooklyn Bodega, producers of the 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF) announces the details of their new event “Salute the DJ.” This event is on July 8th as part of the week-long 2010 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. Salute the DJ honors this invaluable foundation of Hip-Hop with a portion of the night’s proceeds being donated to the estate of the late Grandmaster Roc Raida who was a DJ, turntablist, producer and member of the The X-ecutioners.

“As the human conduit for Hip-Hop music and culture, we wanted to take a day to focus on the importance of the DJ. In Hip-Hop’s early days the DJ was an integral part of the Hip-Hop act. While the evolution of the art form has pushed the DJ literally and figuratively to the back of the stage his/her importance is still relevant. Our Salute The DJ event will remind those who may have forgotten or those who are unfamiliar with one of the disciplines.”
- Wes Jackson, Executive Director, Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

The night features the best DJs and is divided up into three sections. The party DJ(s) who will hype the crowd with new records, the turntablist(s) whose expertise is visually and sonically undeniable on the decks and the beat digger(s) who connect the dots between the Soul, Funk and Jazz that root the Hip-Hop classics.

Ultimately, Salute the DJ aims to leave the crowd with a broader understanding of the DJ’s role and its importance to Hip-Hop culture. A secondary focus will be to illustrate the idea that today’s Producer evolved from the classic DJ.

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Special performances will be given by:

Bobbito Garcia (aka Kool Bob Love) is a DJ, writer, basketball player/performer/announcer, magazine editor in chief, TV personality/creative producer, photographer, designer, consultant, actor, and dancer. From 1990 to 1998 he co-hosted The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show on WKCR. In 1995, Bobbito set-up the important underground, vinyl-only label Fondle ‘Em Records featuring artists such as MF Doom, Kool Keith and Cage. Since then Bob has been rocking crowds all over the world with his eclectic DJ sets.

DJ Rob Swift is a world renowned turntablist and member of the groundbreaking turntablist crew the X-Men aka X-ecutioners (Roc Raida, Total Eclipse, and Mista Sinista). Within a year of joining the group in 1991, he won the coveted DMC East Coast title, becoming world renowned as a master beat juggler (a style of turntable manipulation which involves manually rearranging actual drum beats from vinyl in real time).

DJ Spinna is an acclaimed artist, DJ and producer who has been experimenting with turntables since age 11 and is known for combining dance music with Hip-Hop, Soul and Funk music. His Stevie Wonder tributes, Wonder-Full, have become meccas for music lovers all over the world. As a producer and composer he has worked with BHF ’10 headliner De La Soul, Les Nubians, Roy Ayers, Little Brother and Mos Def.

Waajeed is a Detroit-born music producer and one half of the Hip-Hop and R&B group Platinum Pied Pipers (PPP) and founder of record label/production company Bling47. A close friend of Slum Village, he is credited for convincing the group to release their first album/demo, Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol.1), choosing the group name and introducing them to fourth member Elzhi. An acclaimed producer in his own right Wajeed has toured the world as a DJ and with PPP.

More acts to be announced soon!

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What: Salute The DJ
When : Thursday, July 8th, 9pm-1am
Where: Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Damage: $18 Tickets

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Tickets are on sale now at the official home of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival.

In line with its commitment to keep Hip-Hop affordable for the masses, Brooklyn Bodega announces several economic ticket packages.

The Deluxe Package:
A badge that gets you into every BHF10 event during the week of July 5 – July 10
Price = $60 (savings of $15)

The Long Weekend Package:
Entry to the Salute the DJ event on 7/8
Entry to the Kick Off Party on 7/9
Entry to the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival & Family Day on 7/10
Entry to the After-Party on 7/10
Price = $45 (savings of $10)

The Main Day Package:
Entry to the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival & Family Day on 7/10
Entry to the After-Party on 7/10
Price = $20 (savings of $5)

PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE 2010 BHF HERE

PLEASE NOTE: Those Bodega Soldiers who purchase their tickets by THIS FRIDAY (May 21st) will get access to premium packages at no additional charge. Anticipated perks include being on a priority mailing list that receives all Festival announcements prior to the general public, admittance to a reserved section next to the stage, ability to enter exclusive raffles, priority check-in at the Main Day venue and a FREE commemorative souvenir. Bodega Soldiers will also automatically be entered to win backstage VIP packages.

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The calendar for the 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival kicks off with Show & Prove on Monday, July 5th. This Hip-Hop showcase highlighting independent and local talent is the final event of Brooklyn Bodega’s three month Show & Prove competition.

Tuesday, July 6th will feature the Bodega Education Initiative, a day of panel discussions and seminars about legendary producer, J Dilla. Speakers include Q-Tip, Ma Dukes Yancey, DJ Spinna and more.

Wednesday, July 7th is a mini Film Festival featuring a variety of Hip-Hop films followed by Q&A with established and aspiring filmmakers.

Thursday, July 8th is a night dedicated to the backbone of Hip-Hop: the DJ. It will feature performances by the best DJs from across the country.

Friday, July 9th is the kick-off party to formally welcome Festival goers, past and current artists and community leaders to the 6th Annual BHF.

Saturday, July 10th is the culmination of the 2010 Festival. De La Soul will headline the 6th Annual BHF on the DUMBO waterfront. The festivities kick off with Family Day – a block party for families and children celebrating Hip Hop’s central message — social change and individual empowerment.

The indie hip-hop movement was defined by a handful of key players in the late 90′s / early 2000′s, DJ Spinna being one of them. This essential mix collects many of the classic tracks that defined an era of underground hip-hop, with a mouth watering tracklist that showcases forgotten yet definitive tracks of the time. Whether you were a part of this era, or were 12 years old when it happened, grab this mix, in stores now.

TRACKLIST:
1. DJ Spinna – Underground Forever (Intro)
2. Juggaknots – Clear Blue Skies
3. Godfather Don – Properties Of The Steel
4. J-Live – Braggin’ Writes
5. Dutchmin – Get Your Swerve On
6. L The Head Toucha – Too Complex
7. AK Skills – Nights Of Fear
8. The East Flatbush Project – Tried By 12
9. Non Phixon – No Tomorrow
10. Old World Disorder – 3hree6ix5ive feat. Eminem
11. Ugly Duckling – Fresh Mode
12. The Basement Khemist – Vibrate
13. Natural Resource – Negro League Baseball
14. Mike Zoot – High Drama feat. Mos Def
15. Shabaam Sahdeeq – It Could Happen Anytime feat. Shadowz In The Dark
16. Street Smartz – Mental Thangz feat. Pharoah Monch & OC
17. Shadez Of Brooklyn – Survival Warz (When It Rains It Pours)
18. Mr Voodoo – Lyrical Tactics
19. Paula Perry – Paula’s Jam
20. Lace Da Booms=2 0 – Cut That Weak Shit feat. Quasi Modo & Royal Flush
21. Saukrates – Play This (Remix) feat. Common
22. IG Off & Hazadous – This Ain’t Livin’
23. Jigmastas – Beyond Real
24. Money Boss Players – Players Pinnacle
25. Greg Nice – Set It Off