NEW EPISODE! #24 - The Reprint (Progressive Jay-Z) by DJ JFresh-One

Welcome back to The Mix Lab! DJ JFresh-One (myself) is droppin’ another new mixtape titled “The Reprint (Progressive Jay-Z)” and it will be available soon for sale as a digital download or CD. For now its available as a podcast. Although it will be as a one track mix, you will definitely enjoy this. So prepare your ears for some quality and get set to download.

Here we got a mix of all Jay-Z. The concept JFresh is aiming at is to bring out the true hip-hop in Jigga Man. Throwin’ in classics, rarities, mash-ups, and a bunch of remixes from famous DJs & producers. Since the “Blueprint” series can’t seem to get any better, its time to take things back to the lab and make a REPRINT!

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Enjoy and God Bless!

EXCLUSIVE! A Michael Jackson Tribute Mix by DJ JFresh-One

**NEW!** SPECIAL PODCAST
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The Mix Lab presents..."Michael Jackson Tribute Mix by DJ JFresh-One"

What up peoples! This is DJ JFresh-One of The Mix Lab and wanna post up this mix worldwide in tribute to Michael Jackson who recently passed on. I know tributes are spreadin' fast but I had to throw this on anyway to pay my respects. Its not long or listed with many songs but its mixed for about 28 mins for you to enjoy. Hope y'all enjoy this tribute mix thats for free.

God bless y'all.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Now Playing! Episode #13 - Jnx The Kemist's East VS West Mix

Here is EPISODE #13!!! Stay tuned for even more here at The Mix Lab Podcast! On this episode, Jnx The Kemist delivers just as he promised, his mix of East VS West. Its all non-stop and formulated to Jnx's standards. This is like a mini-sample during the historical hip-hop war during the 90's.

Sit back and enjoy! It's still FREE!

See you again in a few days for the next episode!

Peace and God Bless!

NEW The Mix Lab presents...LabJamz.com! A new podcast channel.

What up all my hip-hop heads supportin' The Mix Lab! A little surprising to some, but I wanna announce to all of you that we launched a new podcast channel. Its an additional channel for other type of shows or mixes. Don't get it twisted, THEMIXLAB.NET is still our main home and website. This new one is just a bonus.

LabJamz.com will be used to publish old school hip-hop, mixshow specials, uptempo hip-hop, R&B, club, funk, soul, slow jams, and more. Whenever creativity strikes we'll post it there. Be sure to subscribe and download for free.

Plus, continue to support TheMixLab.net where we represent REAL Hip-Hop! WE HAVE MUCH MORE PODCASTS ON YOUR WAY! Even one in a few minutes!

Enjoy and God Bless!

The Mix Lab Podcast #12 is now playing!

Here we go again! The Mix Lab brings you another episode to enjoy! This installment #12. JFresh-One & Jnx The Kemist cuts in some classics, new music, few mixes and a little more words of thought. Enjoy another radio-style show of real hip-hop.

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Check on y'all on the next episode!

Peace & God Bless!

STAY TUNED!

Whats up folks, this is JFresh One. I Know its been quite a minute since I last posted up something. Or even updated the podcast. Be don't give on The Mix Lab!

It's been a very busy month for me personally and the blog/podcast is under construction.

So basically I just wanna say excuse me and sorry for any wait on updating the site or podcast.

But STAY TUNED though because in the next couple days a NEW podcast will be up and then some. Also NEW updates to the website. Thank you for your patience and see ya'll soon!

Peace and God Bless!

Listen to Episode #8 - The Mix Lab

NEW EPISODE #8!!! Welcome back everyone! Its been a little while since the last episode. Hope you enjoyed it. Big shouts to Jnx The Kemist.

Now for this episode we were in the Lab again and cooked up another mix. Honey Sunshine help selected the tracks while JFresh One mixed it up on the 1's & 2's. This one is a smooth groove type of mix. Its got a little bit of some Soul and R&B.

Sit back, enjoy & stay tuned in for more!

God bless y'all!

Madlib - Beat Konducta Vol. 5 - 6

I copped this album over a week ago. This one got some tight beats! It has that Dilla sound to it but with a twist of Madlib. Almost like Jaylib reunited to bring us another dosage of donuts! Of course it may depend on how you take in this album, but I just wanted to drop my 2 cents on this.

Here is 2 tracks from this album for you to listen to. Press pause on the podcast above for a little bit before you continue. Enjoy!

>>NEW<< Podcast #7 is now posted!

Welcome back peoples! This is Episode #7 you're tuned into. Along with this podcast, Jnx The Kemist comes back from the basement to give another anti-dote of his to this corrupted world of Hip-Hop. You'll will not be disappointed! Big shouts to Honey Sunshine!
Enjoy this podcast, subscribe for more, and download for FREE!
Thanks for the support, God Bless You!

*NEW* Episode #6 is now up!

Check it out! Episode number 6 is new and running in the podcast! Enjoy!

Diddy Blames DJs For The Fall of Hip-Hop

Well, almost everybody knows who Puff Daddy is or Diddy Boppity Doo Di Doo La La or whatever he claims to be. Just recently in the news in MTV and HiphopDx.com, the Bad Boy head hancho himself put blame on DJs on why the state of Hip-Hop is where it is at now. This bad boy seems to be bitter or butt-chapped because maybe some kid did not press play on his last album.

This is what Diddy had to explain during an interview with MTV: "People have figured out the formula when they make records for radio, and DJs ain't DJs no more. DJs don't break records no more. DJs don't play album cuts. DJs play what is going to move the crowd. DJs, they don't expose you to the newness. That was the DJs' thing. Hip Hop is in a recession also. It's not dead, it's definitely way better than where it was at, as far as with 'Ye, T.I. and with Jeezy. It's so much great stuff out there, the responsibility has to come with the DJs."

This dude has gone mad! Plus he is also in the making of his new album and he will have (yes another) new sound. Just as rumored about his new approach to the autotune/vocoder bandwagon, he claims to do something "new & different" from everybody else with "electro hip-hop soul." Here is another remark from this brother:

"Right now, I'm working on my record, and it'll be out in the end of summer. It's feeling good. It's different. I'm creating a new sound. It doesn't sound like anybody else's stuff out there. With that comes a risk. I'm excited about the risk. I do have a beef a little bit with the game right now. I think Hip Hop has lost its risk-taking quality. Everybody goes to the comfort zone. It doesn't have that risk anymore. You're not like, 'What is that?' when you hear that record anymore."

Well, Mr. Combs, if you happen to read this let me tell you something. I am a DJ. Not just a regular DJ, but a DJ that spins and supports the true essence of Hip-Hop. I admit that there is a lot of lazy wanna-be DJ's out there. Including wack unknown ones or popular no-skilled DJs like Khaled. A lot of DJ's are just as bad as some rappers, labels, fans, and the media. Its the whole movement of the culture period. The majority are influenced by a whole different definition of "hip-hop." BUT there is no reason to be pointing fingers at the DJs alone for the sake of where hip-hop is at right now. Business cats like yourself are the ONE of the reasons hip-hop is dying in the mainstream. You talk just like the rest of them corporate demons.

Listen, Diddy, don't overlook the real culture of hip-hop and especially don't put blame on the foundation of it all. We are supposed to move a crowd just like a REAL emcee should and expose the crowd with not just "new" music, but with real music that has a positively-moving message. Diddy invested on this mainstream radio pop culture. Puffy, if you are really gonna do something new and different, why don't you get off T-Pain's lap and spit a real song like a real MC should while a DJ is cuttin' up the breaks. If changing hip-hop back to way it is supposed to be is your concern, then REALLY do something about it. Don't jump in the bandwagon like everyone else and then claim that you are not. Plus, in my opinion, hip-hop is not better than where it was. Sorry TI, Kanye or Jeezy ain't helpin' either.

And one more thing, Puff, if there is a risk to be known then that will be actually playing one of your records. Here is a suggestion for your new album's title, Press Stop, Then Eject.

Keep it real. Hip-Hop 101. God Bless.

NEW Episode #5 added to Podcast!

Check it out, episode #5 has been posted to the Podcast. Matter of fact, it should be what you are hearing right now as you first hit this site! Go ahead take a listen as I drop another mix. Subscribe and download for FREE!

And not only share with everybody you know, but support the REAL hip-hop music that should be on the air!

Alright, stay tuned with this blog and new podcasts coming soon. Peace and God Bless.

-JFresh One

Jay-Z Dropping New Album, "The Blueprint 3"

Yeah, I'm pretty sure y'all know already, Jay-Z is talkin' on dropping his new anticipated album Blueprint 3. It is not breaking news especially with tons of websites and blogs posting up the news faster than a Jehovah Witness rings a door bell. Also, you will or may have found and heard leaks from the album (Brooklyn Go Hard, Swagger, History - sound familiar?).

Jay told MTV recently, "For me, the process of making an album is difficult with so many things going on. And me, I wanna make it beyond and above. I'm gonna take my time with it. I don't have any quotas, and that's a good thing. It may be too freeing. It's a good thing and a bad thing. You know, I think I need some restrictions. 'Cause if I had restrictions, I would have done it in three weeks. I would have made what I believe to be a great piece of art." Plus, not only would this album be Jigga's last on Def Jam, but would have the majority of it produced by Kanye West. Let's hope he don't put his heartbreak on the record....Jay don't need to be robotized!

Jay also mentioned about 'Ye working on some tracks for the Blueprint 3 recently. "He wanted to do a few more joints, so he kinda pushed it back. Now we're gonna go in and just work on some more records. So I got some more stuff to kill it with! I think [Jay pushed the album back because] 'Swagger' just did so incredible. We wanted to go up [and make sure] everything was on that level."

Well, we all just gotta sit back and wait for this next Jigga chapter to be released. Just keep your ears peeled and drop any info on the status in the comments.

The City Of Tucson Pays For Graffiti

Check this out all you graf heads. In Tucson, AZ, the city are spending money to teach youth from ages 13 to 21 to make art out of a spray can and to do graffiti the right way. Even some of the city's own buildings are being used to demonstrate the artwork. The program is to instruct city youth to not tag or spray paint illegally. Also, this program is to bring artistic recreation for the youth.

Although, the city, enthusiasits, graf artists, and local organizations approve of this Non-crime & NOT-gang related program, a ton of neighbors are furious. Just as usual ignorant people can't accept the real essence of hip-hop culture and only criticize. It is kind of controversial within the city like how it was in the film "Style Wars".

For more on this story, check out the full article by clicking the link: http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/275345