Ight so this is the mixtape/ album that i came across that made me want to start this whole thing. A lil gem called Xaphoon Jones Mixtape Vol 1. I listen to a lot of random mixtapes and usually one or two songs really shine. This mixtape is different, 90% of songs are FANTASTIC. great production value from a basement producer.
The mixtape itself is almost exclusively remixes and mashups. as far as original material goes he produces an artist named chiddy bang, who is featured on a couple of tracks. seriously bumpin jams right here.
Favorites
Radar Detector-Darwin Deez
Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
You need - Clipse/Led Zepplin
Stuntin Like an Atari - Lil Wayne/Theo Grams
Radar Detector originally wasn't my favorite but it grew on me after a few listens and now im a big fan. I was curious so i copped the original, its pretty solid but Xaphoon def worked his magic on it. Heard it through the grapevine is just a new take on a great song. new dance beat just steps up original danciness haha. You need is the most surprising mix i've heard in a while clipse's what happened to that boy and Led Zepplin's whole lotta love. strangely works out great. MY FAVORITE track is definitely Stuntin like an ATARI this song was actually produced by Theo Grams, another artist that Xaphoon usualyl produces for. The video game theme hits that soft spot in my heart reserved for nerdy things. Dont let that fool you though, serious bass, WEEZY and kick ass synths. great song. great mixtape. free. whats not to love?
Tracklist
1. Intro: Fnish The Quartet
2. You Need (Clipse, Led Zeppelin)
3. Darwin Deez – Bad Day (Xaphoon Jones Remix)
4. Testify (Radiohead, Kanye West)
5. Chiddy Bang – Pro’s Freestyle 1.0 (Xaphoon Jones Remix)
6. The Answering Machine
7. Stuntin’ Like Atari (Theodore Grams, Lil Wayne)
8. Chiddy Bang – Fresh Like Us (Xaphoon Jones Remix feat. Theordore Grams)
9. Marvin Gaye – Heart It Through The Grapevine (Xaphoon Jones Remix)
10. Theodore Grams – Another Day
11. Swimming In The Sky (Passion Pit, B.I.G., Beyonce)
12. Theo’s Apple Juice Break
13. I Wanna Know Now (Bob Marley, MGMT)
14. Darwin Deez – Radar Detectr (Xaphoon Jones Remix)
15. Marva Whitney – Unwind Yourself: The Interlude
16. Money
17. Bmore SoulClash Mini-Mix
18. The Bay Vs. Diz (Strings Mix)
19. The End