Alright, I just have another handful of American Gangster remix albums to put up, then I hoping to switch gears for awhile and do something other than American Gangster. Don’t worry, if you still got remixes, I’ll put em up. I just have a feeling it’s gonna be slowing down in a bit. I still plan to release a Best of American Gangster Remixes compilation, but damn there are a lot of remixes to go through. That is gonna be a feat in itself!
This first one comes from Sounds From The Compound out of Montreal, Canada. I tell ya, I had no idea there was so much hip hop talent coming out of Canada. Canadian artists are definitely underrated. The name of this album is Gangster No. 1.
I’m really feeling this one; it has a nice smooth sound to it. Production-wise reminds me of Soundtrakk (from Lupe Fiasco fame) or some old No ID. Definitely not one to be slept on. Check out these guys’ MySpace page, as well. They did a Blueprint remix album a couple of years ago which earned them a HOOD rating in Scratch magazine. They mixed Jay with Elvis 2 years before Cookin’ Soul thought of it!
All I got to say about this one here is… interesting. But not in a bad way; this cat definitely made some innovative beats. Check the concept… picture Jay-Z. Picture the popular 80’s video game Megaman. Picture some soulful production by Chrono Khalid. Then picture this album — American Cyborg.No joke; dude actually sampled from the Megaman video game! Before you turn your head, give it a listen… pretty damn creative. 
This one wasn’t sent to me, but I came across it over at Nofrillz’s blog. It is very worthy of a mention over here, if you haven’t already heard it. This is Real Live Gangster, remixed by K-Def.K-Def has been in the game for awhile, as far back as doing production work with Marley Marl for Lord of The Underground. He’s kept a pretty low profile, doing a few songs for Ghostface and one for Diddy recently, but K-Def is the real deal.This remix album is solid! Out of the 60+ remix albums that have been posted, this one is easily somewhere in the top 5. Just classic production style right here.
Make sure you get this one!
Ok, I think this is the last one I have in my queue to post. Just got this one in from a group called Da Composerz. It’s called American Gentleman.The album is pretty tight, production-wise. I can definitely hear some Pete Rock & DJ Premier influence in the beats. Check out the beat on “Party Life”. I’m really feeling that one in particular.Keep doin’ ya thing! Ya’ll check this out…
Download American Gentleman NEW LINK (1/18)
I think that’s all the American Gangster remixes I’ve been sitting on this past week. If I missed anyone’s album, please let me know. My email and MySpace messages got crazy and it was hard to keep up, so I’m sorry if I forgot anyone.
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American Gentleman is one of the better remixes…I like the samples they used…if they are samples haha. Either way, it’s in the top 5 of my favorites (American Beatmaker, American Angster, Canadian Gangster, American Gentelman & 9th Wonder’s remix (whenever it comes out, haha) I already know I’ma like that one…he killed The Black Album remix
Good looks, A.D. It’s nice to hear what peeps favs are. I have no clue which ones are my top 5; there are far too many. I’m in the process now of organizing all the albums on my hard drive so that I can start to compile the best of the best. All these cats that submitted remixes can remix like a mutha, but not a damn one of them can tag an mp3 worth shit! LOL
Hey I made a new cover for american cyborg, check it out
here.
Damn The K-Def One Is Great!!! But the quality sucks….
That cover is hot, Capeman…I love some Megaman…a bit of useless information, but it’s funny that I just started a beat two days b4 I saw American Cyborg on here, I sampled the 1st stage from Megaman 2 (Yes, I still play Nintendo, I’m 21 haha)
Yeah, I feel on that Kev…it’s hard to say really…but, I’m confident with my picks..I think Canadian Gangster was really overlooked…I play all of those in my car (with the exception of 9th’s..which hasn’t came YET) LMAO bout the tags…I know right…I’ve had to tag all mine…shit is bothersome an a mutha…they need Bill Gates on their side when they on these computers…they nice on the boards..but not a keyboard haha..
Thanks for makin’ it easier to find all these remixes. Good luck to everyone who entered the HHDX contest as well.
Yeah, let’s keep an eye out for a better quality version of that K-Def.
I’m def gonna go back and listen to your favs AD. Haha, yeah Megaman is the shit!
Man, AD is right, ever since Canadian Gangster came out I’ve been listening to it almost daily, I like it even better than the original, like AD said it was overlooked but you guys should check it out.
Yeah, K-Def is hot…it’s got that live feel to it…hence the name “Real Live Gangster” I would assume, imo haha…Yeah, Canadian Gangster is raw…My fav for that is “Success”…this shit crazy.
Hah, “Success” is my fav too, it just sounds perfect man!
That beat is funky as hell..I’ma listen to that right now haha
Hey Kev if you know any other remix without a cover, let me know to see if I can help.
Thanks Capeman
I’m just downloadin’ American Cyborg…but Chrono’s “Can’t Fuck Wit Me Jay-Z Remix” (Hola Hovito) That shit is raw…he need to do a Blueprint remix album..his other songs are hot as hell, real talk. Where’s the deal for this guy?
Ok, I revised my favorites (in no particular order):
16 Bars Productions: Canadian Gangster
Von Pea: American Angster
MIDIMarc: American Beatmaker
Da Composerz: American Gentleman
Last but, not least…
Chrono Khalid: American Cyborg
(That is the rawest remix out…I’m dead serious;
The Megaman works perfectly. I listen to every track, even Hello Brooklyn, and I can’t stand Lil’ Wayne’s singing.)
Wow im really feeling American Gentleman. Really Soulful, classic. This is still my favorite of all and ive heard a lot. this is Crazy, all the tracks are dope, the track Fallin reminds me of reasonable doubt. i like this remix way better than the american gangster. Big up to Da Composerz. this is still my favorite.
Yeah, Fallin’ is my favorite track on American Gentleman…American Cyborg is my #1, wit American Gentleman at close 2nd…
Real Live Gangster is hot as well…I love his version of “Success”…I wish there was a better quality version…if anyone has any info on it, let us know please.