DJ Maj – The Ringleader: Mixtape Volume 3

Description

The Ringleader: Mixtape Volume III is a multi-artist re-mix project by the American music DJ and rapper DJ Maj (a.k.a. Michael “Mike” Allen), released on Gotee Records in 2003, distributed by Chordant Distribution.

Christendom’s leading turntablist here nimbly re-assembles a pile of his friends’ songs and the result is breathtaking. So you’ve got the compulsive opener «The Ringleader» with a great vocal hook from Lisa Kimmey of Out Of Eden; the hugely talented LA Symphony giving out on «Never Heard Before»; Sev Statik doing some mind boggling freestyle rapping; 4th Ave Jones namechecking Eminem on a hugely clever «What You Want» and even TobyMac’s «J Train», which I’d never particularly rated on the ‘Momentum‘ album, transformed by an AWLBoard Remix. With such hot guests and great source material, DJ Maj reaches even greater heights than his ‘Full Plate: Mix Tape.002‘ debut. Thoroughly recommended. [Tony Cummings, Cross Rhythms, May 2003]

CD tracklist:

01. Combustible Speaks
02. Maj Speaks
03. The Ringleader (feat. Lisa Kimmey of Out Of Eden)
04. What You Want (feat. 4th Avenue Jones)
05. Never Heard Before (feat. LA Symphony)
06. J Train (Awlboard Remix) (feat. TobyMac and Kirk Franklin)
07. 45 Minutes – Interlude
08. Ooh, Ahh (Riddim Remix) (feat. Grits)
09. Sev Statik Speaks
10. All For A Purpose (feat. Sev Statik)
11. Under Pressure (feat. Antonio)
12. Ringleader Collective
13. God Music (feat. John Reuben and Pigeon John)
14. So Exited (feat. Verbs and Shonlock)
15. DJ Maj Attack
16. Wordz Speaks
17. Number 1 Contender (feat. Camp Quest)
18. Showpiece (Remix) (feat. Out Of Eden)
19. A Friend (feat. Jason Eskridge)
20. Manchild Speaks
21. Ringleader Speaks

Note: As a bonus, the album is enhanced with a 10-minute documentary on the origins and life of DJ Maj. With exclusive commentary from artists ranging from T-Bone to Mars Ill, you get an in-depth look at the spin-stylist. The documentary includes an interview with Maj along with clips from varying concerts and parties where he exercises his gift.

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