Whether you’re a practical packer on the go, or the total lush in a hurry, it’s time to wrap your drink holders around god’s gift to winos — the Oak Bottle. If you have gotten to the point where insta-aging your booze with a stick should require even less effort than waving a magical cocktail wand around, you’re in […]

As a Valentine’s Day gift to friends, fam and fans, Ed Banger Records’ Busy P offers this reissue of a 2008 minimix from the late DJ Mehdi. The very romantic 5-minute mix features the likes of Trina, Luda, Lil Flip and Jay-Z for a ho-filled 145 BPM heart and candy celebration… RIP Mehdi…

Life + Times today premiers Get Busy Committee’s latest mixtape Opening Ceremony. Their resident turntable specialist DJ Cheapshot puts the mix together to promote the Los Angeles rap group’s upcoming album also called Opening Ceremony. Download the mix here for free. Video for Get Busy Committee’s “Opening Ceremony” below, plus back cover of mixtape with full […]

As posted today over at Stones Throw: “This was Mehdi’s homage to J Dilla, created back in 2006, pressed up on about 200 CDs by Ed Banger Records for friends. Busy P posted it this morning for even more friends. DJ Mehdi rest in peace. Loukoums: non-produced and un-mixed by DJ Mehdi. “Based on the DONUTS […]

Everyone’s favorite Party Ambassador Andrew W.K. has collaborated with LA promoter, illustrator and DJ extraordinaire Franki Chan on a mixtape for his Check Yo Ponytail! series. The 70-minute Party Tips mix was recorded at Diplo and Switch’s Major Lazer studios by Franki Chan and Greg from Acid Girls, and is a powerhouse set of party […]

Mad Decent is launching a new Remix Contest Series, and the first challenge will be with a track off the great Yeasayer’s latest album, Odd Blood. All you have to do is go here, get the various parts, make a remix and submit it for both prizes and full coverage from Mad Decent. Finally, just […]