Rock Steady Drew "k-os - 4321 (Rock Steady Drew The Love Mix)"

HELPING MACKENZIE

2009-06-14T08:06:00.000-07:00

Here’s something a little different. There’s a fascinating story of a little 8 year old girl named Mackenzie Potter who has some considerable physical challenges. She cannot walk, stand, crawl and receives food only through a feeding tube. Medically speaking, her diagnosis is a mystery. With no name to her disorder, charitable funding is virtually impossible. Mackenzie is also my niece.

As she continues to grow, her safety within her home has become a concern. Our family would like to add some renovations to her house to allow her to move around more independently. This includes installing a telecab for her to move between floors, and making her bathroom wheelchair accessible. This is a costly endeavor. Mackenzie’s family and friends have come together to launch a fundraising campaign called Helping Mackenzie. There's also an associated facebook group here.

Please bring your friends and family out this Saturday June 20th, to St Paul’s United Church in Oakville to show your support. There are 2 events planned. There will be a carnival in the daytime and a dinner and dance party in the evening. You guessed it – I’ll be DJ’ing! Rock Steady Drew is putting the hard club beats on hold for this one though. This will be a "family friendly" retro dance party with "Uncle Drew". Music from the 70’s 80’s and more. If you can’t make it, you can still help out by spreading the word and making a donation at helpingmackenzie.ca.

REMIX THE WORLD

2009-05-07T07:51:00.000-07:00

Hey thanks to the Hump Day Bump crowd for giving us so much love last night - you guys were awesome!! We hope we get another chance to do that again sometime.

So check this out - I've been asked to participate in The Remix Concert this June 6th at the Rivoli. The whole event is a kind of experiment. IAMIC and the Canadian Music Centre have brought together 5 remixers from Toronto and given us a set of random tracks from artists all around the world. The music is a combination of new age, classical, jazz, experimental and a few other genres that I'm not even sure of :/
So here's the deal. We've been asked to remix these tracks and play them for the the first (and only) time ever at this concert. I'm working on 3 tracks from Belgium, Ireland and Slovenia. Ever tried to remix a joint that doesn't have a beat or you don't understand the language? Am I up for the challenge? I ****** better be!

HOES IN THIS HOUSE

2009-04-26T16:52:00.000-07:00

So I came across this Peaches demo that I never got around to posting. I'll try and work it into the set for the CD Release Party on May 6th (see previous post). Be warned - it's got plenty of @$$ and +i++ies!!

Peaches - Fuck The Pain Away (Rock Steady Drew Dirty Demo)

PEACHES & CREAM

2009-04-20T18:25:00.000-07:00

The new album "I Feel Cream" from titty-rocker Peaches, blows up May 5th. Cross The Trax and XL Recordings hosts the Official CD Release Party at WrongBar's Hump Day Bump on May 6th. Dirty beats, boys and bitches! No cover!!

4-3-2 ONE LOVE

2009-03-31T06:23:00.000-07:00

The new k-os album YES! drops April 14th, and (as expected) it promises to be nothing less than brilliant. This dude is what true hip hop is all about. If you haven't heard of him yet - you need to get schooled!

The lead single 4321 gets a complete makeover here (seriously - it's nothing like the original) - so put down the guns and show some love.

k-os - 4321 (Rock Steady Drew The Love Mix)

PLAY AGAIN

2009-03-01T14:52:00.000-08:00

Okay – so I’ve been on hiatus for a while (quite a while). I’ve gotten some questions about where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing – so I figure I’ll address that here.

A close friend passed last year and I guess it left me a little confused about the level of importance I put on music and parties. You know, sometimes it just seemed wrong knowing that my buddy wasn’t around to enjoy it. Well I've had some time to deal with things and now I’m ready to get back to it. He was an awesome friend to me and I’m pretty sure he’d want me to pursue my passion. So here’s to you buddy. You’re gone but not forgotten!

In the meantime, I was still working on some projects but never released any of them. Over the next little while I’ll give you guys a listen. One of the biggest jams from last year was this Lil Wayne joint. Here’s my take.

Lil Wayne - A Milli (Rock Steady Drew Remix)

SOUTH RAKKAS DREW

2008-06-05T08:48:00.000-07:00

New joint for ya from the South Rakkas Crew. You can find the EP on Diplo's Mad Decent label - it's got a some bangin' mixes. Here's a new version you won't find on the EP.

South Rakkas Crew - Mad Again (Rock Steady Drew Remix)

THE BLACK MADONNA

2008-06-04T08:44:00.000-07:00

This Sunday June 30th, my buddy doctor BAGGIE is hosting Can't Stop Esther - The Madonna Marathon at Revival. I'll be doin somethin special on the lower level (The Stone Lounge) called "The Black Madonna". You say "What's that?" Well it's Madge on the remix tip and...err...some other stuff. I'll be throwin down a lot of exclusives, my own "never before heard" versions and plenty of innovators and imitators, disco and divas. You'll hear it all - the Rock Steady Drew way.

No new teasers for this - you're gonna have to wait. In the meantime - cop this remix I did a while back.

Madonna Ft Sean Paul & Zion Y Lennox - Hung Up (Rock Steady Drew Electro Reggaeton Remix)

RSD GETS CRUNK

2008-04-06T08:41:00.000-07:00

My buddy Real Juicy hooked me up with this dope tee the other day. You gotta check out all the hype mixes he's been posting over on his blog www.whitefolksgetcrunk.com. No worries, brown folks get crunk too!

RE RE LAUNCH

2008-03-27T08:38:00.000-07:00

So mother nature dealt us up a monster blizzard last month for the re-launch of Cross The Trax at our new home in Harlem. Props to those of who managed to arrive alive. Let's try it again this April 5th and keep our fingers crossed that ma nature is in a good mood.

I LIKES IT RAW

2008-02-16T08:34:00.000-08:00

Ol' Dirty Bastard (Dirt McGirt, Big Baby Jesus, Rusty, Osirus etc.) had some of the sickest party joints of the 90's. The original of this track is one of my favourites.

Play this shit loud!

Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Rock Steady Drew Likes It Raw Remix)

For any of you guys on the east cost - check out my appearance with Famous Players DJ Double A & Gordski at Tribeca Bistro Bar in Halifax on Friday, February 22.

HARLEM NIGHTS

2008-02-08T08:29:00.000-08:00

Cross The Trax makes it's long awaited return - but this time we moved on up to Harlem. The re-launch party is the Official CD Release Event for "Afterparty Babies" from Edmonton's Cadence Weapon. There'll be a special live performance by Candy Coated Killahz. These guys are blowin up big time - and we're psyched to do this gig with them. CTT + CCK = BANANAS!

FACEBOOK ME

2008-01-19T08:26:00.000-08:00

Ok - so not everyone is on Myspace. So just for you - I've started a brand new Rock Steady Drew Facebook Group. In the coming weeks - I'll be posting a few demos, mini-mixes and blends there that won't be posted anywhere else.

Enjoy!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32997085384

FILHINHO DA MAMAE

2008-01-13T08:22:00.000-08:00

Montreal duo Chromeo killed it with last year's Fancy Footwork. Now, fresh for '08, Momma's Boy gets a Brazilian re-working by yours truly.

Chromeo - Momma's Boy (Rock Steady Drew Filhinho da Mamãe Remix)

REMIX THIS!

2008-01-06T08:10:00.000-08:00

The re-launch of Cross The Trax will be coming in the new year - so sit tight for upcoming news about that.

In the meantime, check out Matt Medley's Remix This! at Andy Poolhall every Wednesday. A night of "completely unoriginal music". Yours truly will be appearing there this January 30th, but you'll definitely want to check out the awesome line-up this month (see flyer).

To celebrate the New Year, I've got a new jam for ya. Janet Jackson's new album drops February 26, and here's a remix for the lead single. Enjoy!

Janet Jackson - Feedback (Rock Steady Drew Peep Show Mix)

SHOW SOME LOVE

2007-12-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

Come on out for a good cause tonight to the Drake Hotel. It's the annual Holiday House Party fundraiser. Bring a non-perishable food item, and article of clothing or $5 and share your goodwill. I'll be closing out the night in the lounge, so come check me out. Peace on earth!

HAPPY HOLLABASS!

2007-12-01T08:02:00.000-08:00

In the continued spirit of giving for the holiday season - I'm regifting a classic for you. Jump on this while you can - there's only one month left to play it!

The Jackson 5 - Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (Rock Steady Drew Happy Hollabass Mix)

BIRTHDAY WAX

2007-11-10T07:55:00.000-08:00

So it's my birthday is this weekend - but it's better to give than receive - right? So I got 2 new remixes for ya (don't say I never get you anything). First off, I got DJ BlaqStarr with Rye Rye of Mad Decent fame.

DJ BlaqStarr Ft Rye Rye - Shake It To The Ground (Rock Steady Drew The Blip Mix)

And now for this important message...

So it seems that there is a recent shortage of panties in Hollywood. Fortunately, Pase Rock and Posse (Spank Rock, Amanda Blank and others), made a kick ass jam to bring awareness to this important issue. I felt that I really needed to contribute in some way, so I'm donating this remix to the cause.

Pase Rock Ft Spank Rock & Amanda Blank - Lindsay Lohan's Revenge (Rock Steady Drew In The Cut Mix)

BRING THAT BEAT BACK

2007-11-05T07:52:00.000-08:00

I've been getting a lot of requests about when my next show is - well the wait is over! I am back at the Drake this Saturday November 24th. I'll be previewing plenty of new material from my upcoming mixtape as well as a lot of favourites for the bass heads. By the way - I'm on the lookout for a new venue for the new year - so get back to me if any of you got spots opening up.

A TRICK AND A TREAT

2007-10-01T07:46:00.000-07:00

Here's a remix I did of the latest track from the lip gloss wonder herself - Lil Mama. I flipped the gangsta lean flow into a dubstep booty bass jam. Kinda reminds me of some classic Outkast. Crank this shit up and "G-Slide for me...G-Slide with me..."

Lil Mama Ft. Kadar - G-Slide (Rock Steady Drew D-Step Mix)

It's Halloween time again and I have a treat that's both scary and full of empty calories - Britney!

It's like she's something out of a horror movie - we keep killing her and she keeps coming back! I've never been a fan - but as a DJ - I can't deny that I get a ton of requests for this song. Why people, why? So I did this bmore blend/mashup to avoid getting jumped in an ally by one of her crazed fans after one of my gigs. Don't tell anyone you got it here - I've got a rep to protect.

Britney Spears - Gimme Bmore (Rock Steady Drew Bmore Blend)
I'd like to credit the original DJ whose beats I jacked for this - but I'm not sure who it is.

DON'T STOP THE MIXES

2007-09-17T07:43:00.000-07:00

Ok...so Rihanna has been remixed to death this summer - but to be honest, most versions of this track are a little to euro dance for my taste. Since it's a huge request favourite - I had to take a stab at remixing it. By the way, I always thought they stole the wrong MJ sample...so I had to fix it in the mix.

Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music (Rock Steady Drew MJ2 Mix)

DOWN FOR MORE

2007-08-26T07:38:00.000-07:00

Much love to everyone who came out to the MIA CD Release show on Saturday - you guys were awesome and Bonjay rocked the shit outta that place! Sexy, loud and drinkin' yo - that's how we do! I know I'm real intense when I'm doin my sets - so if I didn't get a chance to say hi to summa y'all, then go add me as a friend on myspace right now and tell me wassup. I really do appreciate everyone whose down with what we do!

Let's do it again - come find me on September 28th at the same spot with special guests Down With Webster.

NANANANANANANANA

2007-07-30T07:34:00.000-07:00

How many mixes are there, how many? Well at least one more. You knew I had to do it. So here it is...

MIA - Boyz (Rock Steady Drew Fight Remix)

I GOT THE RA! RA!

2007-07-24T07:30:00.000-07:00

Cross The Trax hosts the official CD release event for the new MIA album KALA. Come find me at the Drake Hotel Underground on August 25th for plenty of bass, electro, baile funk, bmore club and global hip hop, with a special performance from Bonjay.

HEY EBO, EBO EBONETTES!

2007-06-22T07:27:00.000-07:00

Here's a new track for you guys. It's a re-working of a Malcolm Mclaren jam from the 1980's called "Double Dutch". I've always liked the part with the girls singing, so I made good use of that sample.

Rock Steady Drew - Hey Ebonettes