
Here we go… another new weekly remix contest! We’ve been doing these for a while now. Our first remix contest we concentrated on New York Hip Hop, then we kept it scrictly 90s. Most recently we remixed Nas’ classic Illmatic for Trav Williams’ new album IllTravis. Now I want you all to go in on another classic — Jay-Z’s The Blueprint. The idea for these weekly remix contest all started when we were collecting the American Gangster remix albums about a year and a half ago. It all started with Jay… so I’m taking it back this time. Tons of people have remixed American Gangster and The Black Album, however not too many people have touched Jay’s 2001 classic, The Blueprint. Is it because it’s as close to a perfect album as one can get? Not sure. The production on this album is flawless, in my opinion, so this contest will prove to be tough. In the same sense as our Illmatic Beat Contest, we will be using the original samples from The Blueprint to remix the songs. So this is similar to that contest in a sense. The one difference is that we’re gonna give you the acapella and you’ll have to lay that down on top. Now that we’ve gotten the introduction out of the way, hit the jump for contest details and this week’s tracks.
Here’s how it’ll go down… for 13 weeks, we will hold a weekly contest… 13 weeks/13 remixes. Each Sunday I will provide the sample to be flipped for the week and the acapella to be laid over your beat. You will have one week to complete your remix. Entries will be taken until 3:00pm Eastern Daylight Time the following Sunday. For those of you overseas, make sure to get your clocks right. Once all beat entries have been accepted, the judges will take the next week to listen and comment on those beats. At the end of each week, I’ll post up the judges’ comments, their picks, and the winner for the week.
RULES TO SUBMIT HAVE CHANGED. PLEASE READ BELOW.
To submit your entry: Upload your finished remix in mp3 format to one of your favorite file sharing locations (ie, Rapidshare, MediaFire, MegaUpload, ZShare, etc) and submit via the web form posted for that week. You can sill post your remixes in the comments to get feedback from other contestants, but for your remix to be considered it must be send using the online web form in the post for that week. DO NOT put your links in the CBOX. There is no registration process and anyone can enter at anytime.
The Judge’s Panel
- Kevin – Hip Hop blogger, owner of this site.
- Thomas – Hip Hop blogger, sample enthusiast.
- DJ Blacquestarr – Hip Hop DJ out of Athens, GA.
Week 1
Let’s start at the top! The opening track to The Blueprint, “The Ruler’s Back” produced by BINK, uses the amazing sample “If” by Jackie Moore. Inspired by the Slick Rick track of the same name, Jay let everyone know that this album was gonna be something special. Reflip the Jackie Moore classic for a brand new beat that will be the opening track for our Blueprint Remixtape. Good luck!
Deadline for Week 1: Sunday, April 26 @ 3pm EDT









































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I’m all over this.
Can’t wait to get started. Oh and I recommend using divshare instead of zshare for those who care about quick previews without pop-ups.
o yea im doin this
this sounds somewhat interesting. i like the idea of using the same samples for each remix. I’ll try it out.
However, there’s Renegade, Jigga That N***a, & Hola Hovito where there isn’t a sample. Is that just gonna be excluded from the contest ? Or will we be able to do something completely new for those tracks ? Perhaps there will be a new sample provided for those songs ?
honestly ive never been one to bump jay z very much.. ( except for that song money ain’t a thang with jermaine dupri back when i was lil kid) This isnt the coolest idea i have ever heard. however, i really like these contests because i learn a lot and its good practice so im gonna do it anyway
good luck to all
QueRico…. thinking ahead are we? lol Actually, I’ll go ahead and answer that question. The weeks that don’t have samples (ie, Jigga, Hovito), it will be a free for all — no stipulations.
I do not have an acapella for “Renegade” though, so that track will be left out unless someone has it and can hook us up.
First remix in… Good luck to all.. I love remixing Jay,so I don’t mind coming back to redo the album again….
What up Nottinghammers…remix submitted. Here’s my entry for your enjoyment:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58890318e982e9b9/
Good luck everyone!
Sorry, reload with proper EQ. Here’s my entry:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5889065124b5b804/
Good luck everyone:
First time entering a contest on here. Here’s my entry….
http://www.zshare.net/audio/588974211126a33e/
yo i just submitted my stuff, here it is for everyone else to enjoy
http://www.zshare.net/audio/588977392f48cdd4/
I haven’t submitted mine yet because I made this in like 10 mins and I want to listen back tomorrow, but here it is for y’all anways. http://www.zshare.net/audio/588989348c40712c/
yo,
sorry i’m just a little confused where to post the remix once i’m finished… where’s the web box?
neverrmind dudes,
i got it haha
peace
This is my first time entering a contest like this. Here’s my submission: http://www.zshare.net/audio/589009301cadff83/
this is easy
Kev, you’re right. “If” is a dope sample. One of my favorite producers, Oddisee, flipped it for Kenn Starr’s “If” from his album Starr Status (dope album by the way, Low Budget is somethin serious). Anyway, Oddisee flipped it WAY better than BLINK! no doubt.
I’ll be gettin on this remix for sure though. Got third in the last one!
PS – Kev, you should shed some more light on everyone at Lowbudget, especially Kev Brown. He is easily in the top 5 producers in the game right now. He doesn’t get enough respect.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5890296416d92b1a/
enjoy.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58888404fd9a691e/
G.C. Nice touch on the remix..
Misery – A bit too much vocal sampling.. But nice idea..
Young K – I like the riding vibe..
welcome back, looking forward to this one.
here’s my submission..
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58906246ba741cd5/
Yeeeaah! Looking forward to this.
Niiice one Kev/Thomas/Blaq…
Yo Kev can we use another like a vocal sample?
Use anything else you like! Other samples, vocal, drums, original instrumentation… whatever. as long as you use this sample in some way and make it sound hot!
zup evrybody, feels nice to get back on remixing
i submitted my remix now, so if anybody want to hear it: http://www.zshare.net/audio/58922083889bd4db/ there it is
peace!
hm cool sample, i might submit one too..
kevin i love your site
Ah shit! I’m glad I checked back just in time for another dope contest. I started halfway with the Illmatic contest, but I’ma be all over this one!
May the best men win!
Hey good luck to everyone whose in the contest!! I’m just gonna add my 2 cents in this!!!
http://rapidshare.com/files/223654508/The_Ruler_s_Back__razorSHARPE_Edition_.mp3.html
ONCE AGAIN GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
i feel like the black sheep because i’m the only one using rapidshare lol
here’s mine. not that satisfied, but…didnt want to throw it away
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5893010951f9e42c/
Peace!
Aight thanks for clearing that up, Ill get started on it when I get home from school
Wassup, already submitted mine yesterday, but forgot to post it here. Let’s do this!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/588891106ef70896/
fuck it since everyone is using zshare……
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58934933f6a166b8/
Can someone Please let me know how to submit my entry using the web form?
I’m not familiar with that process??
Up top in the post, where it say, “Submit Your Week 1 Remix”, fill out you name, email address, and link to your remix and hit submit.
Thanks Kevin!…
http://www.zshare.net/audio/589469281f8bf01a/
This was fun, looking forward to upcoming weeks for the Blueprint Remixes.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5894715674130ec2/
I seen this contest and had to just in on the action.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58947213de2c6497/
Here’s My entry for this week http://www.zshare.net/audio/58948265f3702133/
YO ANYBODY KNOW DAT TEMPLE TO DAT JAY ACAPPELLA
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58947284ce17c71c/
Whut up yall. Back up in the mix. Here’s my joint. Peace and good luck 2 everybody
ay kev what da tempo for daat jay acapella
i kicked mine at 90 but i had to custom fit it
Man! There are some hot remixes so far. Some joints standing out so far are
Young K
Zach
RNP
Good Luck to everyone who has entered so far.
RNP nice drums dude
Wow Good Job Everybody.. I just cooked some shit up and im so excited i wanna submit now but ima contain myself and give myself time to listen over and mix it..
good night and good luck
420 was a hell uv a day
there are some really good remixes so far for sure, good luck to yall.
this is my first time entering one of these contests (wish i hadnt missed the past ones), just about to submit mine after some eq tweaks possibly:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58912924df907dea/
Peabody, razorSHARPE
thanks for the look..
Peabody: feelin the simple chop, good vibe
razor: interesting flip, i wouldn’t have thought of that
good work to all.. this is gonna be tough Kev!
For anybody wonderin…The best tempo I could muster was 90.850. Good Luck. You gonna need it!…lol
My first time but won’t be the last.
http://rapidshare.com/files/223900429/Eight_Four_-_Ruler_s_Back.mp3.html
It is mine:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/589597020e8f754d/
thanks for the opportunity!
sima
eight four, yours is so sick, but i would’ve tried to avoid the vocal chops in the verses, especially bc the levels of the chops and the verses are pretty similar, so they sorta interfere. other wise, that was easily one of the nicest ones here. the HO-VA from encore is awesome, gives it the epic album intro feel.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5896212830c3dc5a/
Bam, here’s mine. I’m gonna listen to the rest now…
Yo, RNP, that’s wicked, man.
TommyLux and IsbJerg… Both dope remixes.
Wassup fellas,
Good to see all the regulars again. You know who you are- Here is my joint – kick, snare,hat, bass and a sample – simple boom bap! Enjoy!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58960264ec28e770/
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58967862599f610e/
the competition is heating up….
everyone’s bringing their a-game
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58978319669a50e7/#
Pardon the kid. I had to go back and tweak the levels of the drums and samples. Here’s my official mix for week 1.
Peace
Flames, thanks for the look homie
i’m in class so i still gotta listen to the newer submits. I remember you bought some heat the last go around, though so lookin forward do it
Here is my remix, I had fun with this one Enjoy
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58985224f6854e7f/
Shit hate than I got already some shit going on I think I’ll catch y’all in a few weeks.
Damn I enjoy this competition kev !
G.C : always there master
Cenzo : wassup ? nice touch again homes !
Tockyo cigar : the way you bring that shit is really powerfull ! love it !
Just found this site today and have to say this is an amazing resource! Thought I would give the remix a go myself, only about half done so far but I thought I would throw it up for some feedback if anybody wants to take a listen.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/589897923bffc65b/
RNP and Sima are my early favourites…
RNP – DOPE DRUMS!
Sima – Unreal chops! Nice flip.
I had a few changes and have entered with this instead… I was missing an Al Pacino intro and level the chorus a bit, so…
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5898887783c15624/
RNP – Really nice joint… I did grab me and held me…
EB – your vocals are offbeat, but a nice beat and a nice feel in it… TILBAGE MED VOKALEN…
Cenzo – Wow… Very superhero theme in for this one..
Tommylux – fantastic twist on the joint..
These remix comps aren’t getting any easier! Ya’ll really bringing the pain on this one. Fav’s so far for me are G.C., Young K and RNP(crazy flip)!
LET THE GAMES BEGIN…..
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58993634807d11c3/
my favorites so far are
Tommylux
Sima
RNP
Soul Kitchen
one of the illest samples on the blueprint. it can be flipped so many different ways.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59002156292ea968/
lemme know what you think.
Ight. I’m back (like Jay) wit the final version of my project. I fixed the levels and I feel confident about winning.
http://rapidshare.com/files/224237022/Eight_Four_-_Ruler_s_Back.mp3
RNP, I was feelin your joint, but the sample rode on you at the end.
*Secret Tip*
Google “Mixmeister BPM Analyzer”
-Eight Four
I don’t hate, I help. DMV Stand Up!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59003505e618022c/
The Fizz is back…
thanks for all the feedback.
Eight Four, good look on the tip.. i’ll keep it in mind for the next go around
my fav’s :
JohnnyBurnside
Sima
Here we go! My 1st entry…Hope y’all like
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5900607460ab96a5/
T.A.T.E
Hi Guys…Here is my remix…Check it out…Peace !!!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59012333b5139b68/
Check out my remix
Lemme know what you think
http://rapidshare.com/files/224415449/The_Ruler_s_Back_-_Stealf_Remix.mp3.html
G.C & DJ AmrishAsh are my favs right now, there’s a lot of hot ones up there tho!
Thanks for the feedback RNP, I’m really fealin your drums btw
branden and T.A.T.E…….
feelin those tracks
This is the best hip-hop blog around and everybody is bringin the heat so i figured i would come out of obscurity and join the battle….Post when im done and good luck to every1
alot of the remix beats are hot but not really aligned with the vocals
the vocal just sucks … i cant feel his flow, i dont know … however i just made a remix .. so its more like a smooth beat with his (so called) rap. but the refrain turned out very well, he flows good on it .. check it:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59031718e13244c5/
btw there are some real nice beats submited yet, keep it up folks
i added my remix but i don’t see it up here…
It probably got stuck in my spam folder with all the viagra comments the site gets. That’s another reason why I implemented the web form. don’t worry though NeGus, I got your remix. Here it is…
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58975580d2977fa1/
Yo Rouh Thanks for the shout out. I was going for a Black Republican feel. Cinematic movie theme loops and drums with a rugged shuffle to em. Yo cats are bringin the Hell fire for this one from what i’ve heard so far.
What it do, folks, here’s my entry for week 1:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5903289325e58dbb/
All comes from the Jackie Moore track, except for the drums, bass and a few horn stabs.
Peace !
I just sumbited my ish, u get it kev?
Same here. i just submitted my final version of my remix to you, Kev. You got it ?
Here is my entry for the Blueprint contest week 1 , enjoy: http://www.zshare.net/audio/590997253f254fb0/
My Remix —– > Week 1
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59084678ab7ba0ce/
Enjoin Yall!!!
Peacee
Dario.
Here is my entry for Jigga Blue Print Remix Contest. SHoutz to K Not for da on going contests.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59115229f39dd5f3/
Everyone who’s posting remixes in the comments, make sure you submit them via the web form above! That’s the only way it will be entered into the contest.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/591162244fe1e6f6/
week 1 love this album! some sick mixes out there
Week 1 Remix:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59103678993b4576/
Everyones remixs sound great. i’m feeling the GC’s remix, Nice!
My Remix, check it
http://www.zshare.net/audio/590908771293bd21/
Good Luck
Peace.
Isbjerg, diggin’ that remix!
A bunch of posts are missing, including mine, so I’m posting my remix again “just in case”:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/591191501cafa9a2/
whats up everyone. new to the site, but heres my flip
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59096626f72c5767/
G.C- im feelin your flip, it switched up very nicely
Hey people
Check out my remix with revised EQ and better vocal tracking
I really chopped the sample up, and its a lot faster, so take a listen and lemme know what you think
http://rapidshare.com/files/225247596/The_Ruler_s_Back__Stealf_Remix_.mp3.html
stealf- you should upload to zshare. a lot easier than rapid share
Yeah, that is easier. nice one Ransom
Take alisten people and hit me back
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5912416140ac2091/
checkout this original from Capreo…
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59127216bc0b38ad/\
on my grind to making this music happen.
upload my remix the other day and now not exist in the post, what happen?
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59133715600ac55a/
Tell me what you think. I’m not sure should I say this, but this was my first remix ever, I hope you all like it.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59051313212197b6/#
my official version went missin so i’m reposting it. Big up to GC and Cabes for they flips yo. Dopeness 200% dopeness
Wabitz, like I mentioned before, the site was transfered to a new server Wednesday night. So any comments made on the site between Wed evening and Thursday evening did not transfer.
But Everyone — READ THE CONTEST RULES. You must submit your remix to me via the form above for your remix to be considered. It makes it easier on all of us since comments can be flaky. I will not be going through these 100+ comments to look for links like I’ve done in the past. Thanks!
Here is mine
http://www.divshare.com/download/7197154-bba
My remix, it’s the same to the another upload, no changes
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59054495d67190ab/
thnx!
smh… wabitz, I see you my man, but you HAVE to submit your remix via the web form above. I still have not received your official remix submission.
Kevin – will there be runner ups, or just a straight winner?
The judges will each pick their Top 5 beats, but only one winner each week will make the remixtape.
sounds good, thanks
Here is my entry:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/591731480c1a9c1e/
bounce!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5918662719e81577/
Kev, Did you get my remix?
Hi everybody!!!
Kevin did you get my remix ( the second one ’cause the first was not mixed yet)?
thX & Peace
i send you the remix, it’s ok?
I’m not gonna have time to submit this week but I’m in next week for sure
Just thought I’d put my two cents in and say AleGory has my vote…that shit is smooth brotha Jay shoulda called YOU that beat
Nice work by all…until next week
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59211081d98834e0/
Kev you get my submission?
Dope Contest | Dope Site. Very Happy to take part.
There’s some clean beats posted. Much Respect. Attached link.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/592113844ae57921/
Kevin: Is there a confirmation that the beat has been received?
Thanks. El Dool
Hey folks,
nice contest. This is my baby for the first week.
http://rapidshare.com/files/225944889/Jay-Z-_Ruler_s_Back__Remix_by_Adrian_Jaro__FIN.mp3
Good Luck ya`ll!!
Love this contest!
Here’s my entry.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/592166449f385187/
Peace!
67 Entries so far. This is what I got:
DJ Qvali
Adrian Jaro
Davin Bujalski
SyKotiQ Illement
El Dool
AGOR
Soup Kitchen
LMN2
wabitz
Tictoc
Laudz
SPMusic
Jimmy Bluntz
Rooklin
Young K
JLH
Boogie Flaha
44th Productions
Ele
Capreo Productions
Stealf
Ransom Notes
AleGory
razoSharpe
JFKMuzik
44th Parrell
Que Rico
Kleyton Macedo
GMJ
Tokyo Cigar
Cabes
Young Producin Hot Fira K
Tenth
BLINKY
DJ ArmarishAsh
TATE
J Fizz
Brendan Campell-Craven
EightFour
Pirahna Music
Isbjerg
Var
NeGus
Cory Hall
One Mic
Flames Yall
Sima
CH
Ishaq
Johnny Burnside
Lexxington Dope
Peabody
5th Element
Cenzo Beats
EB Productions
RNP
2Mindz
Zach Fish
GC
Akizzle
Misery
Jeremia
Tommylux
Parv
Oh, I noticed I got duplicate entries from some people. In that case, I take the last remix that was sent, for those of you who made changes.
What up yall, been hearing a lot of great remixes so far, Peace to all the regulars and the newcomers, Good luck everyone! Here is mine:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5921922924b9e3ec/
Wow… almost 70 remixes!!! Kev, would it be possible to get them all onto a player or into a folder like with the other competitions so heads like myself can check em all out?
Yeah, I’m gonna work something like that out Tommylux, but it’s gonna take me some time.
i would just like to say this was a fun experience and i’m looking forward to the following weeks of the contest. 67 entries….Kev, you and the panel got some work to do lol. and good luck to all who entered.
I’m uploading mine right now, pleease give me a couple of minutes!
I forgot that we changed the clock round here since the last competition…
Here it is:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59226036aac42080/
Thanks man!
Here’s mine, I wish I had more time to work on these
http://www.zshare.net/audio/591954065e8c4286/
I like that you said who you had entered incase the submission didn’t go through, just put our minds at ease.
Twenty-five minutes left. From now on you all should receive an email confirmation that your remix was received.
WOW! it seems this are going to be crazy weeks!! 70+!!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59227436bd5e53b7/
I waited til the last minute to do this.I know its rushed and timing is a bit off. I’ll probably finish it later for my own listening pleasure…peace http://www.zshare.net/audio/592277185b6317fd/
what up Beat Squad. Here’s my entry.Good luck to everybody
One!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59227897ed4dbada/
ah shit, can i submit a reviewed version with better hats?
TIMES UP! I’ll have all these up on the site tonight.
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