X-Ecution Of A Bum Rush (Best Of X-Ecutioners/Roc Raida Tribute)

Dedicated to the late DJ Grand Master Roc Raida. This is a mixtape i did a few years back. I had to put it up again as the Turntable world has lost a great DJ.

Why The X-Men {aka The X-Ecutiners)?

This turntablist crew is one of the baddest things that has happen for this DJ art form, culture, Hip-Hop, ect, ect. We all know our history on Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grand Master Flash, Theodore and DXT, but most people forget about Steve Dee. Without Steve Dee where would these (beat) juggle monsters have come from. Steve Dee took this artform to a higher level that I dear say had the whole world in his hands (I said it, Ha!).

Well I’m not here to give you a history lesson; you can go check that out for yourself on the Internet. I’ve been a DJ for almost 20 years but still a fan on the DJ/Turntablist culture. There’s nothing better than hearing how DJ’s restructure a record by scratching or beat juggling into something new. Hip-Hop DJ’s helped shape and form some of the equipment that we use today (you better ask somebody) and continuing still. As a teen I watched my Father bring in his turntables, set up his big wooded speakers in the living room and pull out his dub plates, so it was no question that I wanted to be like my Daddy. Now a full time job I still look back on what my hero’s did. I look back on what DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ Cash Money has done in the late 80’s, loved what DJ Scratch and DJ Premier did on wax, enjoyed hearing my UK peers like DJ Pogo, Cut Master Swift and HiJack’s DJ Undercover & DJ Supreme to seeing The Invisibl Skratch Piklz and The X-Men take it to another level. I still go back to them Videos, Albums and DVD’s as I still learn something from it. But what amaze me the most is watching Mista Sinista, Roc Raida, Rob Swift & Total Eclipse. Weather group or solo they had the world shook. They have style, flava and soul, there the real deal from their routine set to their studio recording albums (Yep! Even Rob Swift’s Ill Insanity got next). I didn’t put any of there solo stuff or featured Rappers because there work as a group is still outer this world. Remember, Rappers may be the most paid artists in the Hip-Hop culture but DJ’s make the world go round. Without us, them muthafuckaz wouldn’t be Shit.

X-Ecution Of A Bum Rush (Best Of X-Ecutioners/Roc Raida Tribute) by Psykhomantus Of A Few Good Men on Mixcloud

X-Outtakes
Intro feat Tirple Treat (Apollo, Vinroc & Shortkut)
One Man Band
X-Ecution Scratch
Word Play
Old School Throwdown
Premier X-Ecution feat DJ Premier
5 Fingers Of Death (Ill Insanity) feat DJ Q-Bert
What Is A Scratch (Interlude)
Mad Flava
X-Ecutioners (Theme) Song feat Dan The Automator
The Countdown Pt 2
Space Invader
Scratch Live (Ill Insanity) feat Roc Raida
A Journey Into Sound feat Kenny Muhammed
Ill Bill
Break Ill
3 Boroughs
Choppin N***** Up
The Turntable Anthem
Feel The Bass
X-Ecution Of A Bum Rush feat Beat Junkies (Babu & J-Rocc)

"Hip Hop Till You Drop" from Birmingham 4 Squares Festival 7th-8th September.

"Hip Hop Till You Drop" from Birmingham 4 Squares Festival 7th-8th September.

The Drum and the DanceXchange join forces to weave DJs, beat boxers, live performers and street and hip hop dancers for the high energy urban flavours extravaganza.

Hosted by DJ Psykhomantus & Madflow With live performances by Sic'Nis, Detin8, Clan & Deez'l, Adante, incredible performances from B-Boy Championships All-Stars, workshop demonstrations from Shaun Cope and Lucie Talbott, and a community B-Boy performance created by DanceXchange.

Wellgosh 25th Anniversary, Leicester.

Wellgosh clothing store celebrated their 25th Anniversary on Saturday 24th August 2013. Fashion and music combined with live performances from Newham Generals (Footsie & D Double E), P Money (OGz), Logan Sama (Kiss), DJ Swerve (Kiss), DJ JJ (RInse), DJ MS1, Mayhem, SAF One, Psykhomantus and Mad Flow. Brands including Nike, adidas Originals, New Balance, Stussy, Eastpak, Incase, The Hundreds, HUF, Mishka and Wemoto supported on the night also.

Corset Magazine presents Sensuality, Sexuality & The Erotic 2

Back in the mix on the audio tip. Returning back with another XXX mixtape for Corset Magazine. Sensuality, Sexuality & The Erotic 2 features Dufrayne, Eric Lau, J-Hoon, Moonchild, NUMBE:RA, Omar, Shigeto Tall Black Guys, Terrance Martin and Zo! Check it out...

Corset Magazine presents Sensuality, Sexuality & The Erotic 2 by Psykhomantus Of A Few Good Men on Mixcloud

1. 8 Miles To Mornart- Tall Black Guys
2. Closer- Eric Lau
3. Manmade- Zo!
4. Favourite Line- J Hoon
5. There I Go- NUMBE:RA
6. No Wrong, No Right- Terrance Martin
7. What U Really Needed- Shigeto 
8. The Tooch- Dufrayne
9. Be Free- Moonchild
10. There's Nothing Like This- Omar

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VisionBombing Episode 2 (Wellgosh 25th Anniversary Special)

VisionBombing returns with another pack of good tracks with the video's to match. In this episode, VisionBombing dedicates this to Leicester's urban clothing store Wellgosh to help celebrate it's 25th anniversary. Madflow host's in and outside the store on Highcross street, a special appearance from Psykhomantus and a little history of Wellgosh from one of the staff members. In this Episode Psykhomantus and Mr. Dex mix music videos from the likes of Action Figures, Durag Dynasty, Genesis Elijah, JJ Doom, Mayhem Laure and Action Bronson, Clear Soul Forces, DJ Premier feat Dynasty, Phili N Dotz, Rex, SonnyJim, 9th Wonder & Buckshot, Vic Mensa and more.

VB SEASON 1: EPISODE 2 from VisionBombing on Vimeo.

VISIONBOMBING (Season 1 Episode 2)
(Wellgosh 25th Anniversary Special)

1. Theme
2. Intro- MadFlow*
3. Purple Patch- Sonnyjim
4. Outta Control feat Hodgy Beats- M.E.D.
5. Rockfresh- Phili 'N' Dotz
6. Guv'Nor- JJ Doom
7. Skit- Madflow
8. Underground King- Genesis Elijah
9. 360 Waves- Durag Dynasty
10. Typhoon Rap feat Action Bronson- Mayhem Laure
11. My 2nd Lighter- Redman
12. Skit: MadFlow*
13. Concrete Jungle- 9th Wonder & Buckshot
14. 25th Hour- Rexs
15. Jumanji feat T3- Action Figures
16. Get No Better- Clear Soul Forces
17. Skit: Madflow*
18. Lyrical Homicide feat Livin Proof & Sadat X- Fokis
19. Walk On By- Logic
20. Epic Dynasty feat Dynasty- DJ Premier
21. Orange Soda- Vic Mensa
22. Outro- MadFlow*
23. End Credit

Hosted by MadFlow
Music videos mixed by Psykhomantus & Mr Dex
*Additional music productions by Adam Rock of Jazz Re:freshed
Edited, graded and mastered by GJIGGY
Graphics by Glen Stone
VisionBombing 2013

Q & A with JAYSON WYNTERS

Well! It's been a while when I last did a Q & A but this will be my first as all my interviews have been related to my mix tapes that I made for the artist. This is a first of many to come of DJ's that I feel is mad nice with their choice of selections and knows how to hold it down. So ladies and gentlemen, Straight from B.C (Birmingham City), I introduce you to Jayson Wynters...

Psykhomantus: So first question. When did you know you wanted to take a travel into the world of DJing?

Jayson Wynters: In my late teens/early twenties when the House n Garage scene went into a decline(I was an MC back then) I found myself aggressively collecting/digging for more music and building up my personal library and been inspired by my uncle as he was a DJ.

P: So how would you explain what your style of music is?

JW: That's a hard one because my musical style is so varied, even within one genre.. I would however describe it as authentic, underground, abstract, raw and Avant Garde

P: What is your favourite genre in music?

JW: Is there such a genre called 'good music'? lol, I don't have a favourite, but I'm into House, Techno, Jazz, Hip Hop, Nu Soul, Rare Grooves, Fusion, Broken Beats, Electronica etc

P: I do recall seeing your mix tapes on two websites, one on Bamalovesoul, the other on moovmnt. How did you make that move and are you on other post/blogs?

JW: I've been following Bama Love Soul n Moovmnt for a while and love what both brands deliver, it was a case of connecting with them/reaching out and those guys seeing what I do in terms of mix tapes and been an 'active' DJ so to speak, so it was an honour to get asked to do a feature. Sometimes my mixes will get published on Graham Pitts blog site/radio show he's another guy that's been supportive and he does good work and I get features on other random sites that I don’t know of.

P: Now you've DJed with E Double D and DJed a few times at Got Soul, where else have you DJed and do you have a resident spot of your own?

JW: I have a couple of residencies across the city one been @ Spotlight in Digbeth Birmingham, it's a cool spot in town that's been running for a year or so and they really support good music/events across the spectrum of Deep House, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Disco, Downtempo etc

P: What's your views on the clubs/bars that you know of now a days. Are you happy with what we got (that you know of) or do you think it needs work (network game, sound system, ect ect)?

JW: This is a good question and I have a number of views on this topic.. In my opinion the state of most bars/clubs in this city are not of a standard they should be. I think we are way off the mark in comparison to places such as London or even further afield places in Europe. Nowadays some people just open up these bars/clubs wanting to make a quick buck but no thought process actually goes into the production of these establishments, such as the acoustic properties of the bar/club and how that effects the sound in the room, installation of poor sound systems or no sound systems in some cases, lack of marketing from the venues relying on promoters to bring in numbers or even club managers ripping off promoters with ridiculous hire fees etc I mean I could really go on here but I think you get the point. So yes we still need to do a lot of work albeit we have made a little progress over the years.

P: And your take with DJ technology, what's your thoughts on that and what do you prefer to use?

JW: As long as the technology doesn't promote laziness or kill creativity then I'm all up for innovation. I got into DJing when CDJs were well into the market but I've been around and messed with turn tables/vinyl from the House n Garage days so I appreciate the before and after. I suppose Like everything technology has its pros n cons and depending on the circumstances I may use Traktor Scratch Pro if I am doing a 3-4 hour set somewhere playing across the board or nowadays for my House sets it’s a mixture of Vinyl and CDs. I can adjust accordingly but I am a hands on type of DJ so I like buttons, knobs, faders etc so you will never see me solely in my Macbook or mouse clicking etc so to speak. Now where's that Sync button lol

P: Name 5 DJs that you rate and why?

JW: I don't like this question lol ... Errm, ok in no particular order

Madlib – Madlib is a F****** eclectic genius (excuse my language), his  take on music is something else, He’s like the mentor I never met. His medicine shows are awesome and he’s not defined to one genre although his associations with Hip-Hop are pretty deep. This guy does music whether its Jazz, Hip Hop, Brazilian, Fusion, etc. This guy is a distraction at times & always has my attention.  As a producer and DJ I love his underground approach and he always plays some shit whilst you’re doing something that makes you stop and be like ‘what the hell???’ He’s a genius and definitely underrated in my opinion and I don’t throw that genius word out for fun. I just hope people don’t realise this fact too late like they did with Dilla (R.I.P)

Frank Roger - this guy's podcasts are always on point, his mixes are always so musical n raw and very story like, I seen him live a few years back too and his set was dope

Black Jazz Consortium aka Fred P - this cat here is a legend I love his production and his mixes and managed to see him live when he came to Birmingham, again very raw and underground

DJ Mitsu - Defo one of my fav DJ/producers a couple of his Jazz mixes have prompted me to dig deeper and also really exposed me to a lot of what had been sampled by Hip-Hop producers, so for me he stood out educationally

DJ E Double D - E is a friend of mine and defo a local hero in this city, he knows how to work a crowd, is technically competent and knows riddim across the board, he's defo a DJs DJ and those who know know.

P: What else do you like to do that is outside from DJing/Music, do you have a hubby?

JW: Outside of Music I am a Kung Fu practitioner and have been studying the art for a while, spending time with family & friends, I love travelling,  watching movies, playing Chess and recently I've been getting into cycling

P: Last question. What will we be expecting in the future from you?

JW: You can expect more and more music :) I have also been in the background producing for a few years, so I've been chipping away at that and honing in on my craft, so there will be some releases and possibly launching my own label at some point also

Check out Jayson Wynters "Bruk Foot" mixtape

Other Links http://soundcloud.com/djwynters http://soundcloud.com/soulfisticated

Follow Jayson Wynters on twitter: https://twitter.com/

VISIONBOMBING (Season 1 Episode 1)

SEASON 1: EPISODE 1 from VisionBombing on Vimeo.


Welcome to the first episode of VisionBombing. You've seen the pilot, now you get the whole idea. This is Season 1 which will feature 10 episodes that will fall on the last saturday of each month. This episode features dope videos from Camp Lo, Clear Soul Force, Joey Bada$$, Nottz/Pete Rock, Rapsody, Sean Price, Slum Village Soundsci, Torae and many more. Special appearance by Mailk from MD7 and Mikey Don from Krispy 3. 

VISIONBOMBING (Season 1 Episode 1)

1. Theme Music
2. MadFlow Intro*
3. The Ultimate- Soundsci
4. On Smash- Camp Lo ft. Styles P
5. Turn It Up- Nottz X & Pete Rock
6. Beats Rhymes & Life - Clear Soul Force
7. Skit: MadFlow & Malik MD7*
8. Steady Mobbin- Torae
9. Bang Exclusive - Kid Tsunami ft. Sean Price
10. Unorthodox - Joey Bada$$
11. Back N Forth Scrambler - Large Professor & Yu Mamiya
12. Skit: MadFlow*
13. This, That & The 3rd Spectac & Amiri
14. Ahabetical Slaughter Pt 2- Papoose
15. Swank Sinatra - Dyme-N-Duzin ft. Joey Ba$$, Capital Steez & CJ Fly
16. Extra Extra - Rapsody ft. Mac Miller
17. Skit: Mikey Don of Krispy*
18. Best of Times - Strong Arm Steady ft. Phonte
19. Forever- Slum Village
20. Home Sweet Home - Masta Ace ft. Pav Bundy
21. Spike Lee Was My Hero - Skyzoo ft. Talib Kweli
22. End Credits*

Hosted by MadFlow
Music videos mixed by Psykhomantus & Mr Dex
Edited, graded and mastered by GJIGGY
Graphics by Glen Stone
VisionBombing 2013