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Uptown Saturday Night Xmas Special 28.12.13 [Event]

New years eve sucks, come & party with us the week before instead! 

Dance off the excess turkey and christmas pudding to the sounds of some of London's finest hip hop /r&b/boogie selectors at Lockside Lounge in Camden on Saturday 28th December with Uptown Saturday Night. 

We have the incredible Bobafatt from Rough trade/ itch FM, the mighty mixtape master Chris Read from BBE records, the super-producer and scratchmaster DJ Daredevil and myself Dj Matman tearing up the wheels of steel from 9pm - 3am, entry costs a mere 3 squid!

More info HERE 

Supa Dupa Fly at Jazz Cafe This Friday

I'm looking forward to rocking at the infamous Jazz Cafe again this Friday for one of London's biggest hip hop promoters, Supa Dupa Fly ! Check the FB event page HERE. 

Matman x Never Second: Hip Hop Debuts Mix [Stream/Download]

                 Matman x Never Second - Hip Hop Debuts by Dj Matman on Mixcloud

For my collaboration mix with the dope new clothing label 'Never Second' I decided to create a mix reflecting the brand's name - featuring a combination of both debut appearances and singles from many of my favourite Hip Hop artists and groups, including a couple of b-sides and remixes.

Due to the broad scope of this theme I decided to mainly stick to including artists that I grew up listening to in the 90's for this one, but even at 50 tracks deep there are many notable exclusions here, so a sequel could be on the cards at some point!

Download HERE

Tracklist:

01. Matman - Never Second Intro
02. Lord Finesse ft. Big L - Yes You May Remix
03. Eminem - Infinite
04. Jay-Z - I Can't Get With That
05. 2pac - Trapped
06. Fat Joe ft. Big Pun - Watch Out
07. DJ Quik - Born And Raised In Compton
08. NWA - Dopeman
09. The Beatnuts - Reign Of The Tec
10. Outkast - Player's ball
11. Slum Village - I Don't Know
12. Heavy D ft. Notorious B.I.G. - Buncha n*%*s
13. Notorious B.I.G. - Party & Bullshit
14. Main Source ft. Nas - Live At The Barbeque
15. Nas - Halftime
16. Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Doggy Dogg - Deep Cover
17. Snoop Doggy Dogg - What's My Name?
18. Mobb Deep - Peer Pressure
19. EPMD - It's My Thing
20. Digital Underground ft. 2pac - Same Song
21. Redman - Blow Your Mind (Remix)
22. Redman - Blow Your Mind
23. Cypress HIll - The Phuncky Feel One
24. Showbiz & A.G. - Soul Clap
25. Gangstarr - Words I Manifest
26. A Tribe Called Quest - Description Of A Fool
27. Leaders Of The New School - Mt. Airy
28. Busta Rhymes - Woo Hah
29. Busta Rhymes - Woo Hah (Jay Dee Bounce Remix)
30. Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck
31. Black Moon - Who Got Da Props
32. Clipse - I Got Caught Dealin'
33. Souls Of Mischief - 93 Til Infinity
34. Big Daddy Kane - Raw
35. De La Soul - Plug Tunin'
36. Lords Of The Underground - Psycho
37. M.O.P. - How About Some Hardcore?
38. Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
39. Brand New Heavies ft. the Pharcyde - Soul Flower
40. Organized Konfusion - Who Stole My Last Piece Of Chicken (Remix)
41. K.M.D. - Peachfuzz
42. Eric B. & Rakim - Eric B Is President
43. The Roots - Distortion To Static
44. B.D.P. - South Bronx
45. Mos Def - Universal Magnetic
46. Lord Finesse - Baby You Nasty
47. Dilated Peoples - Work The Angles
48. Grav ft. Kanye West - Line For Line
49. Missy Elliott - The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
50. Missy Elliott - The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) (Matman x Dr Dre Remix)

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DJ Matman - Audio Visual Showcase Set 2013 [Video]

DJ Matman Audio Visual A/V Showcase Set 2013 - For best results watch in HD!


I have a short new showcase video out to show off both my dj skills and my new a/v sets, check it out, and please share if you like it!

Here's the blurb:

Join UK DMC Champion DJ Matman as he takes you on an audio / visual trip the likes of which has not been seen before - using the latest in dj technology to mix, trigger and scratch video clips before your very eyes! Featuring Flava Flav, Outkast, Redman, Candi Staton, Rakim, The Blues Brothers, Michael Jackson in a very shiny suit and more, don't miss this epic three and a half minute journey through the senses!

Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500 DJ Daredevil Remix [video/download]

"Ayo son, check this bulletproof ol fly sh*t out, knaimsayin?!" 

- Big Ghost, yesterday

November 9th marks the 20th anniversary of the WU-TANG CLAN, one of the most powerful and influential forces in hip hop - and to celebrate my brother DJ Daredevil brings you this standardly ultra-dope remix of the classic Ghostface track 'Daytona 500' - check it out!

Download it for free HERE

DJ Yoda's top 100 djs list: I'm in it!

I heard this news the other day and almost spat my coffee out in surprise - thanks Yoda! It is an honour to be considered amongst so many great djs. 

Check out Yoda's Website to see the full list, here's my bit, I'm at #92!! No mean feat when nearly every name on this list is a well-known heavy hitter - I managed to place higher than the likes of Julio Bashmore, Kentaro, Just Blaze and more! This made my day.

80. DJ Hype

81. D-Nice

82. Eats Everything

83. DJ Ayres

84. DJ Sega

85. Kissy Sell Out

86. Rusko

87. Yousef

88. Shiftee

89. Vajra

90. DJ Switch

91. Ali Shaheed Mohammed

92. Matman

93. Martelo

94. Julio Bashmore

95. Kentaro

96. Rob Da Bank

97. Just Blaze

98. Rustie

99. Buraka Som Sistema

100. Flosstradamus

Uptown Saturday Night Edits Vol.2

The second in a series of free EPs in support of the bi-monthly 'Uptown Saturday Night' club night at Camden's Lockside Lounge, 'Uptown Saturday Edits' Volume 2 showcases a trio of lighthearted dancefloor cuts from the DJs playing at the night on 5th October 2013. 

                             

For full info on Saturday's gig from the FB event page click on the flyer below:

DJ Matman on E4's Rude Tube This Sunday!

This Sunday E4's long running internet video show Rude Tube have selected my Robin Thicke vs. Vanilla Ice mash-up video to appear in the show!

DJ Matman - MM Mashups Vol.1 EP is still available as a free download HERE.

DJ Matman - All Vinyl Jungle Mix [Stream / Download]

                                     All Vinyl Jungle Mix by Dj Matman on Mixcloud

This summer I was asked to drop a mix outside of my usual comfort zone for Chocolate Bear Production's Annual Cook Out (last year I went for New Jack Swing) - and as I had a load of 90's jungle classics I love gathering dust on my record shelves, this seemed like the ideal opportunity to give them some airing.

The mix was recorded live in one take in my studio using strictly vinyl, a practise run a couple of days before the party - expect a fair bit of scratching, some sneaky mixes, a little roughness around the edges, and a whole load of classics. There are plenty of big tracks not included, so a sequel could be on the cards sometime…

NB: The Roots 'You Got Me', while obviously far from a jungle track, was included for it's DnB influenced drumming during it's outro, and the fact that it's a great track to end any set with!

'like' my FB page for free downloads: www.facebook.com/djmatman1

Download HERE

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[BEATS]IALITY At The Old Queens Head this Friday!

This Friday! check the FB event page HERE for more deets! Catch me spinning 10.30-12

Classic Material x Normski x Foot Patrol New Season Launch / Pop-up Store Opening

This Thursday at 75 Berwick St in Soho 7-9pm! Check out the fresh new tees featuring Dr Dre, Ice Cube, De La Soul, Rakim & Eric B HERE. I will be spinning a set of choice cuts from the artists featured on the tees, alongside DJ's Mr Thing, Chris Read & Nick Armitage.

Tonight! Uptown Saturday Night + Free 3-Track MP3 Download!

Super late notice I know, sorry - but if you happen to read this in time and are based in London, Join me and top-notch selectors Jim Sharp & Chris Read as we bring classic Hip Hop, R&B, Funk, Soul & Boogie vibes to Camden for Uptown Saturday Night! I will also be celebrating my birthday here so feel free to bring presents, drinks, money, cake etc.!

To help promote the night the three of us have each made exclusive edits, available to download for free as a 3-track EP, check out my contribution below, a throwback AV8 style party break featuring some classic beats, and Uptown- themed vocals:


Click the free download link to get your mitts on this and exclusive tracks by Jim Sharp and Chris Read.

Vid-E-Yo @ Jazz Cafe This Friday!

I'm back at Jazz Cafe in Camden this Friday to spin another Hip-Hop & RnB A/V set at The Doctor's Orders night 'Vid-E-Yo!' I'm spinning from midnight 'til 1.30am.

Get £3 Advance tickets HERE

Post your favourite vids to the FB event page wall for a chance to win 5 guestlist spots for you & your peeps.

Spin Doctor's Bday BBQ This Sunday @ Cargo

The Doctor's Orders head-honcho Spin Doctor is celebrating his birthday this Sunday with a ridiculous line-up of London's Hip Hop dj talent at Cargo in Shoreditch, you can catch my set there from 7-8pm - entry is FREE!

Midday – Midnight Sunday 7th July 2013
@ Cargo Courtyard, 83 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY (Old Street Tube)

FREE ENTRY ALL DAY
BBQ & Full Menu Served all day.
Kids of all ages welcome with an adult until 7pm

DJ Matman - MM Mashups Vol. 1 [Free Download]

A few party-friendly mashups I put together for all the djs out there, download 'em for free via the soundcloud link below:



You can watch a video below of the most commercial sounding one of the bunch, Robin Thicke Vs. Vanilla Ice - Blurred Ice Baby - ok so this one's kinda corny, but these tracks work too well together to keep it to myself, it makes me laugh!

Pete Rock at Jazz Cafe this Wednesday 12.06.13

I am honoured to once again be supporting the legendary Hip Hop producer / dj Pete Rock at Jazz Cafe this Wednesday! Message me via djmatman@gmail.com to get on my limited £5 entry concessions guestlist.

Uptown Saturday Night at Lockside Lounge, Camden 01.06.13

Uptown Saturday Night returns to Camden's Lockside Lounge for another of our bi-monthly sessions: All eras Hip Hop, 90s Hip Hop Soul & RnB, 80s Soul & Boogie, Funk, Rare Groove and more. A contemporary popular black music history lesson selected and mixed by three of London's most in demand club movers: MR THING (BBE / Extended Players), CHRIS READ (BBE / Music of Substance) and of course me, MATMAN (DMC / Droppin Science).

Entry just £3 before 12am and £5 after. Doors open til 3am!

Frat Party Vibes Tonight at Ping, Earls Court

Vid-E-Yo! This Friday at Jazz Cafe, Camden

This Friday catch me spinning an ALL-eras Hip Hop /RnB VIDEO set at the Jazz Cafe in Camden, London! Catch me rocking from 12.30 through til 3am!  

Here's the blurb:

Vid-e-Yo!
10pm-3am 4th Friday of Every Month
Launch Party - 24th May 2013

Then - 28th June // 26th July // 23rd August
Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1 7PG 

£2 Launch Party Discount // £5 on the door
Info & Tickets: www.thedoctorsorders.com
Group & table bookings email – yo@thedoctorsorders.com

Check out the Facebook event page HERE
 
Post your fav video on the wall for your chance to win guestlist for you and 10 mates!

£2.40 on selected pints & vodka mixers
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Resident VJs mixing new & classic Hip-Hop & R&B videos live on 2 decks and 2 screens

DJ Woody (Turntables In Technicolour / ITF Champion)
Spin Doctor (The Doctor’s Orders) 
DJ Matman (Droppin’ Science / DMC Champion)
DJ Rags (Livin’ Proof)

CWD (Bump)

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Imagine if as well as dancing to your favourite tunes you could watch the videos that you love too. Well now you can at Europe’s (possibly the worlds) ONLY monthly ALL audio-visual party.

VID-E-YO takes over Camden’s legendary Jazz Café once a month for a feast of your eyes and ears mixing video to everything from the latest Trill bangers and classic 90’s boom-bap to sweet R&B & swing & original 80’s Soul.

This is a one off experience all masterfully crafted some of the most skilful former DMC Champions and London party rockers that are sure to show you something new and exciting each and every time.

Expect videos from: Jay-Z, SWV, Danny Brown, Beyonce, A Tribe Called Quest, Aalyiah, J-Dilla, TLC, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg & loads more!

Grab your advance £2 discounted launch party tickets while you can!