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From the get go, I gotta say, DJ Serg is talented! The music really does all of the talking, but I needed to put it out there. 

Showtime - Dancehall Mix Volume 5 is the most recent release from the Bay Area selecta and it does not disappoint. Serg brings out all of the latest riddims and only plays the best songs on each riddim. If you haven’t stayed up on your dancehall in 2009, this mix is the perfect refresher. One thing that Serg does, and maybe without realizing it, is do some Gaza (Portmore) vs. Gullyside (Cassavapiece).  Gaza vs. Gullyside is a big deal in Jamaica right now, so by listening to this mix you will get exposed to some of the music that each side is putting out. 

As far as the DJing, it’s good. This isn’t some mix where a bunch of songs are just played one after the next. Each track is mixed in and the track selection is great. Equally important, you could play this mix in Jamaica or in Iceland and people are going to shake their “battys!” Basically, download this mix and get ready for the summer. This is the perfect vibe for the summertime and Serg does not disappoint.

P.S. - Almost all the songs are great for learning Jamaican Patois!!! Highly Recommended.

Download the Mix HERE

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Tracklisting for Showtime - Dancehall Mix Volume 5

1. Beetlejuice Intro

2. Busy Signal - All About My Money (SINGLE)

3. Demarco - Hustlin Forever (SINGLE)

OUTLAW RIDDIM

4. T.O.K. - Push It

5. Leftside a.k.a Mr Evil - Hardcore

6. Rymzo de Gusto - Can’t Underestimate 

7. Determine - Blast It

BOASTY RIDDIM

8. Chino - Boasty

9. Beenie Man - Pop Off

10. Bramma - Every Man To A Gyal

11. Elephant Man - Horny Wine

ATM RIDDIM

12. Busy Signal - Blaze Up The Herb

13. Bling Dawg - Jamaica Jamaica 

14. Assailant - Dirty Money

15. Busy Signal - Blaze Up The Herb pt.2

16. Assassin - Stimulus Package (SINGLE)

BADDAZ RIDDIM

17. Busy Signal - Hustlin

18. Beenie Man - Ghetto Yutes

19. Elephant Man - Dance

20. Vybz Kartel - Selassie I Luv We

GOOD LIFE RIDDIM

21. Movado - High Under

22. Serani - Badmind

23. Elephant Man - Liv It Up

24. Mr. Vegas - Blessings

25. Vybz Kartel - Hustle Money

CLEAN SWEEP RIDDIM

26. Elephant Man - Please

27. Sizzla - Education Is  The Key

28. Demarco - Ghetto Life Hard

29. Wayne Marshall - Look Ahead

RAIN FOREST RIDDIM

30. Capeton - Stamping Flat

31. Sizzla - U A De Boss

32. Collie Buddz - Par Wid I Mon

33. Beenie Man - Walkout Mi Gal

34. Munga - Change Position 

DALLAZ RIDDIM

35. Elephant Man - Elephant Man

36. Vybz Kartel - Dallaz

37. Munga - Gangsta Sumu

38. Sustain - No Talk Eh Talk

39. Movado - So Blessed (SINGLE)

VELOCITY RIDDIM

40. ZumJay - Been Dere Did It

41. Bling Dawn - Some Times

42. Tornado - Bun Bad Mind

43. Assassin - Smooth Operator 

CASINO RIDDIM

44. Vybz Kartel - Money

45. Beenie Man - Pum Pum Power

46. Anthony B - Ganja Blaze

47. Wayne Mashall - Badness Outta Style

MIGHTY ODAY RIDDIM

48. Bounty Killer & Demarco - Gal Dem Want

49. Frisco Kid - Real Ruff Rider

50. Mad Cobra - Good Fah

51. Vybz Kartel - Watch Your Appetite 

SWAGGA DAGGA RIDDIM

52. Elephant Man - Tip Up

53. T.O.K. - Upinayah 

54. Aidonia - I Like Her

10 POUNDS OF KUSH

55. Sean Paul - Sweat

56. Beenie Man - Jiggle Up

57. Munga - Ride It

58. Demarco & Konshens - Paper Chasing (SINGLE)

COLLIE MONSTER RIDDIM

59. Turbulence - Overcome 

60. Mykal Roze feat Cali P - Mr Collie

61. Vybz Kartel - Mi Talk With Gunshot 

62. John Wayne - The Real John Wayne

63. Sizzla - World Leader In Problem

64. Buju Banton - Sensimilla (Remix)

65. Demarco - Life As A Juvenille (SINGLE)

NYC RIDDIM

66. Beenie Man - Badman

67. Demarco - Dem A Fool

68. Erup & Mr. Peppa - Survival

69. T.O.K. - Hustlers 

70. Demarco feat Tarrus Riley - Over and Over (SINGLE)

Yea, I know mixtapes aren’t really around anymore, but I grew up with the word and always “copping” new mixtapes. Besides, at this point I am not really ready to say digital mix…it took a while just to get comfortable with mix cd, so “gi mi a bligh”!!

I was put on to DJ 100dBs by a friend in New York who always goes to the events sponsored by 100dBs’ bredren, Theory Events (All of the parties are “fyah”, but especially the reggae parties, so if you are in NYC, make your way to Leopard Lounge to hear the young master in action). So, 100dBs made a mixtape dedicated to Ganja and the Ganja holiday, 4-20!

Basically, Ganja Tunes is the perfect mix for anyone that just wants to “cool out” and wants to hear a collection of reggae spanning three decades. Most of the songs are well known to reggae aficionados, but can be appreciated by all.  The songs that most people will recognize are Pass the Kutchie (The Mighty Diamonds) and Legalize It (Peter Tosh), but just about everything on this mixtape is classic. And everything is focused around Ganja (I mean the mix IS Called Ganja Tunes). Here are my 3 favorite tracks:

1) Morgan Heritage - Give We a License

2) John Holt - Police in Helicopter

3) Barrington Levy - Sensimilea

As far as learning Jamaican Slang, this is not really the mixtape that is going to take your Patois to the next level, but it will certainly educate you on just about every word used for weed. Although this mixtape was mixed around the theme of 4-20, you can really listen to it anytime of the year. It’s great to listen to when you are cooling out, having a house party, at the beach with your bredren or taking things to a higher level! By the way, the DJing on this mix is actually good and 100dBs does a great job of focusing on the music and not sound effects. Go download this mix now and check for more from 100dBs! Big up 100dBs, Ashir and the whole Theory Events family!

Click here to download Ganja Tunes.

Tracklist:

Pinchers - Sensimina

Morgan Heritage - Give We A License

Collie Buddz - Come Around

Carl Murphy - Lick I Pipe

Sugar Minott - Herbman Hustling

The Mighty Diamonds - Pass The Kutchie

Barrington Levy - Sensimilea

Barrington Levy - Under Mi Sensi

Peter Tosh - Legalize It

Neville Brown - Babylon Don’t Touch My Sensi

Richie Spice - Marijuana

Top Cat - Love Mi Sess

John Holt - Police In Helicopter

Dice & Cummie - Free The Weed

Michael Palmer - Don’t Smoke The Seed

Eek A Mouse - Ganja Smuggling