Ode to a Dying DJ
Encyclopedia
Ode to a Dying DJ is a DJ mix album
, mixed
by Mark Rae
, released by trustthedj independent record label
and website. The album is a mix of Jamaica
n dancehall
as well as the staple Grand Central
style UK hip hop
.
DJ mix
A DJ mix or DJ mixset is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track. When a DJ mix or DJ mixset is recorded onto some medium, it is often referred to as a mix tape...
, mixed
Audio mixing (recorded music)
In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
by Mark Rae
Mark Rae
Mark Rae, born in Ashington, Northumberland, England, is the head of the highly revered independent record label Grand Central Records and one half of DJ and production duo Rae & Christian.-Grand Central and Rae & Christian:...
, released by trustthedj independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
and website. The album is a mix of Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n dancehall
Dancehall
Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably,...
as well as the staple Grand Central
Grand Central Records
Grand Central Records was an independent record label based in the Northern Quarter of Manchester, UK. It was started in 1995 by DJ Mark Rae . Rae started out working as manager of the Fat City Records' store...
style UK hip hop
British hip hop
British hip hop is a genre of music, and a culture that covers a variety of styles of hip hop music made in the United Kingdom. It is generally classified as one of a number of styles of urban music...
.
Track listing
- "Ton Of Bricks" - TipperTipperTipper is a British composer and producer specializing in electronic music that ranges from Ambient, through Trip Hop, to uptempo Nuskool Breakbeat...
- "Till I Left The Music" (Mark RaeMark RaeMark Rae, born in Ashington, Northumberland, England, is the head of the highly revered independent record label Grand Central Records and one half of DJ and production duo Rae & Christian.-Grand Central and Rae & Christian:...
remix) (featuring Marshmello) - The Funky Lowlives - "Hot Like We" - Cecile
- "Nuff Time To Waste" (featuring YZYZYZ, Y.Z., or Yz can refer to:Astronomy* YZ Canis Minoris, a red dwarf star in the constellation Canis Minor* YZ Cassiopeiae, a star system in the constellation Cassiopeia* YZ Ceti, a red dwarf star in the constellation CetusTransportation...
) - ARP - "String Vibe" (Nikodemis & Osiris NY Hipharmonic remix) - Plastyc Buddha
- "Walk In Space" - FingathingFingathingFingathing are an instrumental Nu jazz / hip-hop band from Manchester, UK, comprising classically trained double bass player Sneaky and DJ / turntablist Peter Parker.-History:...
- "Mind, Body & Soul" - Mark RaeMark RaeMark Rae, born in Ashington, Northumberland, England, is the head of the highly revered independent record label Grand Central Records and one half of DJ and production duo Rae & Christian.-Grand Central and Rae & Christian:...
- "Blackout" - Buccaneer & Blaxx / "The Quickness" (accapella) (featuring Rusty PsRusty PsThe Rusty Ps is a hip hop/rap group based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Initially known as the Rusty Pelicans after forming in 1995, its membership currently consists of Phantom Channel , Count Classic , S Watson , and Madhatter ....
) - The Nudge - "Dirty Shirt" - ARP / "Picture Dis" (accapella) - Vybz KartelVybz KartelAdidja Palmer , better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artist, songwriter and businessman. He has many nicknames, including Addi Teacher and Gaza Emperor.-Biography:...
- "Medicine" (Kraak & SmaakKraak & SmaakKraak & Smaak are a musical producer trio from the town of Leiden, the Netherlands consisting of Oscar de Jong, Mark Kneppers and Wim Plug.-Biography:...
remix) - Mark RaeMark RaeMark Rae, born in Ashington, Northumberland, England, is the head of the highly revered independent record label Grand Central Records and one half of DJ and production duo Rae & Christian.-Grand Central and Rae & Christian:... - "Loose Lips" (featuring Lyric L) - Seiji
- "Blaze & Cook" - StereotypStereoTypStereo typ is seventh album of Polish singer Kayah. She wrote all of lyrics except "Do it right" which was written by Mika Urbaniak and "Testosteron" which was co-written by Krzysztof Pszona. Kayah considers this album as a diary and reflection of her past. She is against stereotypes, of herself as...
meets Al'Haca - "Nice Up" - Black Grass
- "Get With It" - Overproof Soundsystem
- "He’s Not Dead" (Skit)