“It’s that time again, everyone’s favorite time (and by everyone, I mean ME), someofmyfavoritethingstime! Since I started going on the road a lot more, my schedule has gone to hell. I used to try to put a monthly mix out, now I do it when I feel like it. Some of you know the deal with these mixes, just a super random mix of music. No structure at all, just me pressing record and scrolling through my Serato. Here’s some of the stuff I’ve been listening to lately.” -sourMilk

Download: someofmyfavoritethingsaugust2012

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This week’s Bubble Gum welcomed special guest DJ E-Man (Unrivaled DJ’s, Power 106, Big Boy’s Neighborhood). We also welcomed back DJ sourMilk from a little break touring with Dev. As always, good music and good vibes filled the Blu Monkey as they do every first Tuesday of the month. Shouts out to Playmaker and B-Eazy for starting the night of right and of course E-Man for murdering the tables and then sourMilk for shutting down the night like only he can! Be sure to come out next month!

Gallery: Bubble Gum July 2012

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The first installment to DJ SourMilk’s #HipHopYearbook comes to you from the year 1989. I had the pleasure to provide the artwork for this mix and hopefully I’ll be tapped to do the art for the remaining mixes. Download it, listen to it and enjoy it! For more on the mix read the posting below from SourMilk:

“So I got this idea last year and I wanted to see if I could actually follow through with it the whole year. I wanted to do a Hip-Hop Yearbook. Starting with 1989, every month, release a new mix for a new year. Jan is 89, Feb is 90, etc. Now I know what I’m getting myself into with all the Hip-Hop nerds out there. You guys are gonna tear me apart (selection wise). “How did you not put ____ on the 1990 mix?!” I’m just picking songs that I currently have in my Serato, give me a break. I’m sure there’s gonna be songs that I’m missing, but fuck you. I’m doing the mix, NOT YOU! You’re also gonna say, “But that song wasn’t released in 89!” For example, “Fight the Power” was on Fear of a Black Planet and that came out in 1990. Yes, it was. It was also on the Do the Right Thing Soundtrack though, which was released in 1989. Anyway, enough explaining. I’ll post a new mix (hopefully) at the end of every month until the year is over with artwork by good folks over at So Much Soul. I’m starting with 1989, so that download link is below. Please feel free to pass along, blog, blast, or delete if you don’t like it. THANK YOU!”

Download: DJ sourMILK – #HipHopYearbook (1989)

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After months of throwing around ideas on what our first official mix would be, we decided to go with The Native Tongues Mix. We collaborated with one of our favorite DJ’s and all around good guy, DJ SourMilk from the Los Angeles Leakers. SourMilk blessed us with not only one, but a two part mix! Over 2 hours of all the best from A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Brand Nubian, The Beatnuts, Queen Latifah and a whole lot more! (Check the track list after the jump). With the mix being as dope as it is we HAD TO release a LIMITED EDITION Native Tongues tee. The shirt can be purchased right here but hurry because once they’re gone, they are gone.

Thank you for the continued support of So Much Soul and the Los Angeles Leakers. Be sure to stay tuned for more mixed to come.

Download: SourMilk x So Much Soul – The Native Tongues Mix Part I

Download: SourMilk x So Much Soul – The Native Tongues Mix Part II

Shouts out to everybody who shot us pics to be on the cover art: Miss.She.iLL, DJ B Eazy, Junior, Mando Fresko, Yesi Ortiz, Flashpoint Grafix, DJ Speed, Justin Credible, Vick One, Soulskat, DJ Playmaker, Deelon, DJ Icy Ice, Brotha Soul, DJ Prophet, DJ Wayne Ski, Jojo, Q-Deezy, Bobbito the Chef, Chali2na, Rikki Martinez, Mega7981 and the homie Dizl.

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Common stopped by to visit our boys the LA Leakers and dropped a verse off his new album “The Dreamer, The Believer” which drops November 22, 2011.

“Every now and then a moment happens that you wish you had some kind of super power to pause time. Yesterday Common dropped by Power 106, next thing you know I found myself in a room listening to him kick a verse off his new album.” – Justin Credible

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Back in January of 2009 our dude Justin Credible blessed us with what I dubbed “an eclectic mix of hip hop and R&B soul”. Souled Out: Session 1, brings you music from Alicia Keyes, Common, Maxwell, Mos Def, India Arie and many many more. This is such a good mix… and I think it’s about time that Justin comes back with Souled Out: Session 2. If you love this mix and want Justin Credible to release a Souled Out 2 please hit him on twitter @J_Credible.

“Happy New Year Ya’ll! I decided to create a smooth mixtape over this Holiday Season. “Souled Out” Is a new series of mixtapes i wanna jump off this year just for us Soul Cat’s to really vibe out too! Fella’s suprise your girl and pop this cd in while your cleaning the apartment this weekend! Yea playa i said “Clean” The cribo. Its nothin but Hip Hop soul& R&B joints …Or like my man Boogs says “An Eclectic MiX of Hip Hop & R&B Soul”!”

Download: Justin Credible presents Souled Out Session 1

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Here’s a bonus mix to go along with our regular post for Mixtape Monday. Our boy SoURMiLK of the Los Angeles Leakers threw together this mix for you to get your club fix. Enjoy!

“Here’s my new mix. Shout to the homie, Boogie, on the artwork. Just in time for all your Labor Day parties… Or whatever holiday it is this weekend. Link is below.” -SoURMilk
Download: SoURMilk – The Complete First Season

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After having the chance to catch Kanye’s performance live at Coachella we felt it necessary to post a Kanye mix. Here’s one of my favorite’s done by 2 of the most talented dudes that I know, the LA Leakers. They did this mix back in ’08 and the only thing I hate about this mix is that it’s only 25 minutes long. Either way, you need this. So download it. =)

Download: The Los Angeles Leakers – 808′s & Heartleak

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With the recent mishap and apparent locking up of our dude DJ SourMilk, we decided to do a limited edition tee to show our support for our boy. Proceeds from sales of the shirts will go to Milk’s legal fee’s. #free@djsourmilk

For order info please email freedjsourmilk@gmail.com

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#Winning. With almost everyone talking about Charlie Sheen and all of his shenanigans our boy Justin Credible put together this little mix of Charlie Sheen’s best party songs. We were online late one night and got an IM from Justin with a link to this mix so we kicked back the artwork to go with it. Definitely take the time to listen to this!

“Haven’t had this many laughs in a long time! #Winner, #TigerBlood, “I only have one speed, that’s GO”…Hahaha! Charlie Sheen is on fire. I took some of Charlie’s greatest interview clips and mixed em up with some of his favorite party joints. Here’s a quick 12 minute I did called “Unemployed Winner”. – Justin Credible

Download: Unemployed Winner by Justin Credible

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