freeagent said:
All kidding aside, not really feelin' the mix - really boring selection, plays too many tracks out, and very loose on the mixing. This guy still plays almost exclusively tech-step - I'd think it was a mix from '99 if I hadn't recognized a couple of tracks.
Hey man, in case you didn't notice from listening to the intro, he is playing tunes that are all U.S. Artists. Every tune on there is either remixed or originally made by U.S. artists. He wasn't trying to represent all of the freshest dubplates he had in his crate, he was making a statement. He was trying to show some stuff going on with his hometown scene that he helped shape and is currently still a part of. As far as this mix goes, it was done very well. His composition, mixing, teasing, and use of effects was all on point man. Maybe you don't like tech-step, that's cool. But don't be ignorant and try to say 'I'd think it was a mix from '99 if I hadn't recognised a couple of tracks' and 'very loose on the mixing' just to seem cool. I think a lot of people will agree with me when I say that it doesn't matter how old the tunes are on a mix, if it's done properly according to the dj's intention then it's a good mix regardless. Dieselboy never tried to break DNB out of the underground, nor is he trying to.
And as far as that picture.....
John B wears more make-up than that because he chooses to not just because someone else dolled him up for a cover shot. But I don't see you saying shit like 'No rockstar dj's please' about him. You shouldn't have a double standard.