Ken One is family. One of Japan’s best scratch DJs, he’s been down with us since day one when Turntable Radio was the focus and when we moved to Japan he hooked us up with contacts and more. He’s also part of the Raid System crew, so he’s even more family. All of which is to say that when he sends us stuff it’s kinda like a no-brainer. Hell he’s already been featured round these parts a few times.

This latest mix follows from the previous Skratch Evolution instalments as it was in fact the promo mix Ken put together for Skratch Evolution 4 – the latest chapter of his ongoing live event in Tokyo that brings together the best scratchers and beat makers for a day of musical fun. Short but sweet it covers tons of our favourite classics with jams from Jeru, Hashim, Ricci Rucker and Samiyam. 30 mins of hip hop fun laced with world class cuts to get you moving.

You can keep up with Ken One over at his blog and look out for shows in and around Tokyo over the coming year as always.

Download Ken One – Skratch Evolution 4 (right click and save as)

Tracklist:
DJ Ken One – Intro
Samiyam – Taco Delay
Natural Resource – Baseball-Natural Resource
The CUF – Uknowhowwedoit
Cyclops 4000 – Nightwork
Ricci Rucker – Dirty Larry
Jeru – Come Clean
DJ Flare – Butt Ugly Breaks
Hashim – AL-NAAFIYSH
DJ Ken One – Freestyle cuts

Damn it has got freezing round these parts recently, it’s snowing today and I’m trying to remember the last time I felt warm. So it’s timely that Dday One should return for his monthly Rhythm Incursions instalment, bringing us some L.A sunshine and a dose of ‘pure energy’ as he put it.

Not much else to say really, you know the deal: Dday comes with the goods each and every time. Full tracklist and download links below. I’m off to find a cosy fireplace I can bump this next to and I recommend those of you in the cooler parts of the world do the same, it’s about to get a little hotter!

Download the show right here

In Session with Dday One no3. – “Pure Energy”

Intro
The 2 Live Crew – It’s Gotta Be Fresh
Omid – Mutiny
4 M International – Space Operator
Caution Crew – Rhythm Rock
Physical Sound Sport – Nigeria Game
J. Griffin – Rock Attack
10 Speed – Tour De France
The Jonzun Crew – Space Is the Place (remix)
Jamie Jupitor- Computer Power
Mistress and Dj Madame E – I Got Your Wild Thang
D Train – You’re The One for Me
Hashim – Al Naaflysh
Unkle Jams Army – Naughty Boy
Ubiquity – Spread It
Arkade Funk – Tilt (Pt. 1)
Reggie Griffin & Techno-Funk – Mirda Rock
Captain Sky – Super Sporm
P4F – Deejay
Mr. Cooper – What Else There is (Part 3)
Kraftwerk – Trans-Europe Express
Amon Tobin – Taxidermia (Magpie Mix)
Lorn – Of Hearts (Exclusive) ***
Caspa – Big Headed Slags
XNDL –Repetition
Ripple and the Antiserum – Blaze It