The Media Contender Podcast Series features the best music in the ever-changing and progressing landscape of dance music culture. From Baile Funk to Kuduro, Dubstep to Drum n Bass, Hip Hop, House and Techno, you will hear it all. We are firm believers in pushing the boundaries. The artists that we feature are not only known for their great taste in music, but are also known as trailblazers and are influenced by many sounds and cultures. There will be no limitations put on any of these episodes, just pure expression from the mind of the creator. Subscribe to our Podcasts and spread the word, we will continue to deliver.

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Star Eyes (Twitter)
Media Contender Podcast 05 07.2010 (Direct Download)

The name Star Eyes is synonymous with bass music in America. This DJ/producer extraordinaire has made contributions to dance music in this country in more ways you can imagine. We’re serious, you can look back to the nineties and reference the impact made by Vivian Host aka Star Eyes in so many ways. Back then she was best known as one of the first drum n bass DJs in the US, her more recent output as part of New York City’s Trouble & Bass crew is helping to shape the future of bass music, it’s no wonder critics are calling her New York City’s “Best Kept Secret”.

Devin the Dude: Sticky Green
Joker: Tron VIP
Scarface feat. Devin the Dude & Too Short: Fuck Faces
Cotti: Tamil Dub
Matty G: My 808
Cadillac Don: Inside Peanut Butter Outside Jelly
Emalkay: Super Duper 2
Mike Jones: Still Tippin’
Skream: Oskilatah
Yo Gotti feat. Gucci Mane, Trina & Lil’ Boosie: Five Star Bitch
MRK1: Skank Out VIP
Body Head Bangerz: I Smoke I Drank Remix
Flinch: Midnight Hustle (AC Slater & Dell VIP Dub)
Crime Mobb: White Tee (Girl Version)
Emalkay: Battle Suit
Breakage ft. David Rodigan & Newham Generals: Hard
Unitz: Funky Junky
Flux Pavillion: Excuse Me
Dreadzone: Gangster (Trolley Snatcha Rmx)
Numa Crew: Gangsta Na Play
Murder Dem
I Don’t Give A Dub
Noah D: Seeeeriousss
Doctor P: Vampire Dub
Rusko + Judi K: Soundguy is My Target
DJ Madd: Dub Marine
The Specials: Ghost Town (DJ G Bootleg)

Fashen (Myspace)
Media Contender Podcast 04 05.2010 (Direct Download)

With a name like Daniel J Kutz, you know this guy was meant to be a bad man on the turntables. Professionally known as Fashen, this Arizona native has been at the forefront of DJ culture for almost 20 years bouncing back and forth between LA and Phoenix in the early years just to stay in touch with the freshest club music. What started out as a bedroom hobby has turned into a global DJ’s way of life. Fashen plays all styles, you never know what you will hear, but you can bet the dancefloor will be bouncing and the set will be technically flawless. We think this dude is a trailblazer and someone you should make yourself more familiar with, starting now.

1. Rad Anthem (HavocNdeeD Remix) – Rad Omen
2. GO Wobble – Emperatron
3. Bassline – Anton Triplet
4. I Think I Like U 2 (Breakbot Remix) – Jamaica
5. Walking On A Line (Lifelike Remix) – Pony Pony Run Run
6. In The Zone (Bart B More Vocal Mix) – MC Flipside
7. Roots – Kill The Noise
8. Pow Pow – LCD Soundsystem
9. I Might Be (Joy Orbison Remix) – Todd Edwards
10. Reasons (Doctor P Remix) – 12th Planet & Juakali
11. Solarize (Bird Peterson Remix) – J Majik
12. Shut The Lights Off (Caspa & Trolley Snatcha Remix) – Adam F & Horx feat. Redman
13. Mexico Caliente (Dooze Jackers Remix) -
Blood Shake feat. MC Gi
14. The Keep – Boy 8-Bit
15. What Am I Supposed To Do – Treasure Fingers

Skeet Skeet (EatSkeet.com)
Media Contender Podcast 03 05.2010 (Direct Download)

Trevor Mcfedries aka DJ Skeet Skeet found himself immersed in the LA party scene after an awkward run at high school football, playing in hardcore bands and the ladies. After a couple years at college, Trevor moved back with Mom and immersed himself in the clubs and afterhours scenes, inspiring the birth of Skeet Skeet. Building a name at the core of the LA scene by hosting events with friends LA Riots, Royal Rumble, Classixx (Young Americans at the time), and playing celebrity hotspots, hipster hangouts, and Vegas mega clubs, the dance music boom took Skeet on a ride and changed his trajectory for good. He then teamed up with Cisco Adler to complete Shwayze, putting out a Billboard top 10 record and two top 40 singles and touring extensively. Getting his production chops up landing several remixes for Katy Perry, The Ting Tings, Little Boots, this dude built up an army of followers via his blog (eatskeet.com), Twitter, and his recent Scion Radio 17 show called Roach Coach Radio co-hosted by partner in crime, 12th Planet. Skeet has proven he is a trailblazer, creating a path that is truly his own.

Wil May – Got To Move
Dom Kennedy – Still Me
Lloyd banks & Juelz Santana – Beamer Benz or Bentley
California Swag District – Teach Me How To Dougie
Boo Bonic (Ft. Pharrell) – Mr. Treat Ya Nose
Asia Lynn Ft. YT – Take Me Out
New Boyz & Ray J – Tie Me Down
Indigo Unchained Ft. Nerd Boi – VIP!
DJ Sdunkero – Choosing Love
Teki Latex – Dinosaurs With Guns
Kid Kaio – Saxtape
Oliver Twizt Ft. Maluca – Loca
JoeySuki – Smash It
Egyptrixx – Drive U Crazy
Dubbel Dutch – Throwback
Batida – Bazuka
DZ & Skeet Skeet – Bizarro Funk
Beyonce – Diva (Jwow Rmx)

(thee) Mike B (Myspace)
Media Contender Podcast 02 02.2010 (Direct Download)

We made it through month two of 2010. So far the year has been a bit of good and bad, and while life can be rough, music makes it all a little easier to deal with. We think the greatest part about the music game today is that the rules have completely changed. Let’s face it, old distribution methods are fucked, which allows artists to create art they feel good about rather than what would sell. They are now taking matters into their own hands distributing the music via digital retailers like Itunes and Beatport, popular blogs such as Media Contender, or their own websites. The genre lines are definitely being blurred and the parties are a lot of fun these days. Production software and techniques are shared globally; people can easily connect with their favorite artists via social media. In short, cutting edge music has become much more accessible for the average music lover. Different scenes are starting to cross over and everybody just wants to have fun. It can be Hip Hop, ‘Ardcore, Jungle/D&B, Bmore, Dubstep, Funky House, or Techno. Whatever man, let’s just fucking party.

We think the Media Contender Podcasts should reflect what’s happening with music at the core of dance music and club culture as it develops, featuring the influencers that are actually making the impact. Everything happens in cycles, you’re seeing sounds from the past get re-introduced and received by a whole new audience.

Bring on the Media Contender Podcast 02 by our good friend, (thee)Mike B, who has been rocking parties from LA to NYC for many years. Many of the best DJs in the world consider him their favorite. He is known to play very diverse sets and can rock any party he steps into. His recent collaborative project with Nate Day called Camo UFOs delves into his love for old school Jungle/Drum&Bass. With several recent high profile remixes for the Count and Sinden, Major Lazer, and Laidback Luke under his belt, this dude is absolutely destroying it right now. We asked him to do our second podcast, simply suggesting a mix that he would feel good about. Seeing as how we just released the Camo UFOs debut mix a few weeks ago and he has done a grip of Electro mixes in the last couple years, he decided to come with a fresh Dancehall and Hip Hop mix that has hot new joints, some classics, dubplates, and a couple specials.

James Pants – Through The Rabbit Hole
Classixx – I’ll Get You – Steve1der Remix (Camo UFOs VIP)
Nas – Know My Style
Rye Rye – Bang ((thee) Mike B Remix)
Notorious B.I.G. – Come On (Bladerunners Remix)
Beanie Sigel ft 50 Cent – I Go Off
50 Cent – Baby By Me
R. Kelly ft R. City – Crazy Night
Missy Elliot ft Lil Wayne – All 4 U
Missy Elliot – Whatcha Gonna Do
Redman – Beet Drop
Dizzee Rascal – Dirtee Cash (Phonat Mix)
Turbulence – Notorious (Diplo Remix)
Wayne Smith – Under Mi Sleng Teng (DJ Muggs Remix)
TOK – Interlude
Damian Marley ft. Bounty Killer & Eek-A-Mouse – Khaki Suit
Mr. 1Derful – A Millie (Streetsweeper Re-fix)
Burro Banton – Boom Wah Dis
Buccaneer – We Own Show
Sean Paul & Mr Vegas – Hot Gal Today
Juelz Santana – Mixing Up the Medicine
Big Boi, George Clinton & Too $hort – For Yo Sorrows

Paul Devro (Mad Decent)
Media Contender Podcast 01 01.2010 (Direct Download)

It’s 2010 and we think it’s about time we started our own Podcast Series—something that displays our diverse tastes in music. We took some time to think about this, writing a list of artists that best embodied what Media Contender stood. When Paul Devro came up, we knew he had to be the first. His sets span across all genres, even those we can’t pronounce. We asked him if he would do us the honor of debuting the series and he kindly obliged, asking, “What do you want me to do?” Our response was quick and easy, “Just do what you do.” Some of our favorite DJ sets have been from him, always hearing something we have never heard.

Ayoba – Schlachthofbronx
Ku Bo – Sumanita Featuring Daniecell (Daniel Haaksman remix)
Danny T – Chico (Tom Piper’s CrackCrack Freshness Remix)
Zinc ft. Nolay – Killa Sound (Skream Remix)
Kesha – Tik Tok (Untold Remix Dub)
Doctor P – Sweet Shop (Circus)
Alias – Warriors
Buraka Som Sistema – General Remix
Lil Silva – Pulse VS Flex
Claude Von Stroke – Vocal Chords (Schlachthofbronx Edit)
Rusko – Woo Boost (Douster Remix)
Killamu – Flaminguinho (Bang Ski!!! Edit)
Jeremih – Imma Star (Evereywhere We Are)
Florence And The Machine – You Got The Love (The XX Remix)
Gucci Mane – Dope Boyz (Paul Devro Edit)
Lil B – I’m God