The Blueprint 2009 Remix Contest: Week 11

by Kevin on July 5, 2009

Who’s ready to get back into the Blueprint Remix contest? It was nice to take a week off and pay our respects to MJ. But now it’s time to finish this contest up. With three weeks left, there’s still plenty of time to hop in and get a spot on this remixtape.

For week 11, we are remixing the Bink-produced “All I Need”. Remember, you must use the original sample to remix this track. This week’s sample is Natalie Cole’s “I Can’t Break Away.” Should be some great beats coming out of this track.

If you’re new to the contest, read the rules. Please remember to name your mp3 with your name only when uploading via the widget below. If you made changes and have to reupload, add -FINAL after your name. Remix is due next Sunday (July 12th) by 3pm Eastern Time. Good luck!

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Charity

One of the best tracks on this album! Don’t f*ck it up!
http://www.myspace.com/knewbalance knewbalance

first time joining you guys on this jay z remix project… hope you all enjoy the track
http://www.myspace.com/boogieflaha Boogie Flaha a.k.a Bidimridim

Thank you, thank you !
Decatur Boi Zay

http://rapidshare.com/files/252512067/DECATUR_BOI_ZAY-_JAY_Z_WEEK_11.mp3

Wuz up im Decatur Boi Zay young producer from decatur georgia. this is my remix and also my first time submitting my material.. PLEASE DO NOT OVERLOOK YOU WILL MISS OUT!!!!

Question tho.. Where do i submit the beat for the judges to see.. do i have to wait til next sunday?
http://www.myspace.com/boogieflaha Boogie Flaha a.k.a Bidimridim

@Decatur Boi Zay : upload it in the box
http://www.myspace.com/bigfunkygf3 BigFunkyGF3

put my bid in. kept it lite. holla.
http://www.myspace.com/bigfunkygf3 BigFunkyGF3

hope i ain’t fuck it up charity! lol.
http://www.myspace.com/bigfunkygf3 BigFunkyGF3

bidim u did ur thidim know what i’m sidim? lol. yo tokyo u peeped dat gap in the third vers 2 huh? shit was like a trick question. i liked that bassline u had 2 fam. dudes is doin they thang on dis shit. fuckin up my chance 4 a spot! lol. saul goode. makin me better.
http://www.myspace.com/MrsAmeryca1 MrsAmeryca

Im debating whether Im competing this time around. Not much spare time on my hands this week. Sounding REEEEEal Good so far tho. guys. Ill listen a little more thoroughly in a minute
Peace love and constant music.
http://myspace.com/hardtimesdp Decatur Boi Zay

Loving the comp so far.. BidimRidim yu went hard
http://myspace.com/razorsharpeny razorSHARPE

just finished submitting mine….later on imma hear some of the tracks everyone else dropped so far….
http://myspace.com/foruohone Drew

All of these are dope, good contest.
spunkbigga

what up people im feeling the contest…i use to be partners with bink and we use that same track for memphis bleek and rianah cold ”your the only one”.you need to find that song and listen to how its done feel me…plus i got a nice resume of records ive done for artist just google my name SPUNKBIGGA…
http://www.myspace.com/jfizzthenomads J Fizz

yo big funky gf3 im feelin yours its real clean.

Tokyo yours are always on point. Those drums are whatsup!
http://myspace.com/tokyocigarstyle Tokyo Cigar

Yo Spunkbigga. You the dude that did the original version of “your world dont stop” by AZ. Thats one of my favorite beats of all time. I still listen to it till this day.
http://myspace.com/jacknickelz Jack Nickelz

I’m loving what everyone has put up…I hope people like what I’ve done.
http://www.myspace.com/affrikkaaa Vol

BidimRidim U dun dun it again…nice man!

Respect Spunkbigga. I remember that Bleek track off 534! Damn… ‘they forced my hand’ by mega&tragedy is a real classic. I couldnt tell u how many times I have listened to that tune…again – respect man!
Hits

Hey Kevin, is there a place where I can get all of the acapellas for the blueprint? if not, can u email me track 6 please?
http://myspace.com/kwattro76 kwattro76

Man, I cant believe that so many people on here are trying to make this remix as close as the original beat…whats up with that? but I did hear some cats that know how to do this shyt and Im lovin it. I hope you all have a blast on this project..I know I will..good luck to all
cheers
Kwattro76
http://www.myspace.com/mastamindmc Mastam!nd

There it go! New fish in the water!
Rodloos

Hi,

Here’s my remix. Even if all my joints don’t fit to the final profile of this BP contest I upload it anyway.
I’ve enjoyed creating this one so If only one of you appreciate it I would be happy (like for my “no honorable mention” Cry song one lol ).
Congratulations for W8-W9-W10 winners and honorable mentions too.
Peace !
http://www.myspace.com/mastamindmc Mastam!nd

Rodloos, time for you to be happy my friend, I appreciate your remix
http://www.myspace.com/knewbalance knewbalance

my first go around the vocals were a bit off… hopefully youre feelin it now… good stuff everyone… i am stoked i found this site… tokyo and bidm, you two certainly killed it!
DJ Greentown thee BostonBomber

I have been listening to all the tracks. There’s some serious stuff here…..
http://myspace.com/razorsharpeny razorSHARPE

what tempo did every1 get?
kwattro76

96bpm
HIts

If possible can anyone send me the last 10 blueprint acapellas? I know its to late to enter, but I still want to work on them for pracitce. send them to hits.dibeats@gmail.com. I’ll pay someone if i have too. thanks. god bless
http://rap1masse.blogspot.com Isbjerg

Goodmorning all… I had some trouble getting a similar vibe to this, so I had to go back in time and add some other chorus to this one….
Imma comment on yall later, but feel free to comment on mine..

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http://www.myspace.com/affrikkaaa Vol

Whats gud ppl…my two cents is in – check it out!

Theres some sick entries in here again this week… Greentown u brought the goods on this one…feeling that slowed down ting.
http://www.myspace.com/campbell_craven Brendan

Damn, I wanna jump on it this week, but I’m pretty busy at the NYU Music Tech program. Maybe I’ll be able to carve out some time for this.
kwattro76

VOL….YOUR SHIT IS NIIIICE
http://rap1masse.blogspot.com Isbjerg

Kwattro – I like the intro and the way, you get in the beat… There is a scratch in the file, beause it sounds like theres dirt in the record…
Nickelz – I like the big pictures in this… Sky’s the limit..
44th Parallel – A lill jazz piece… I sense some Brand New Heavies in it ?
J Fizz – Jay’s running…And the other vocal doesnt fit in…
Bidimridim – Very powerful joint… It got a nice vibe and fits the song well…
BigFunky – Much like Bidimridim, but less organic… It sounds too chopped and the levels are a bit low on some parts..
Decatur – I really some of your sounds ( I got it to 71 diff. sounds from both amiga kits to rocafella kit ) and it got too many things going on for me…
DJ Greentown – I really loved the intro, but you lost me a little on the verses.. I would have kept some parts with some room or some wide delay..
Drew – I like those drums but I want something extra and a lill surprize..
DJ Blueprint – Ruff rugged and raw… I would like a little extra in after second verse, but thats me…
Tomorrow – A hard sample, but a little variation… It’s looping…
Mastamind – A winner joint… I really like the arrangement with a little vibe like ‘So Geto’… I dig …
KnewBalance – A nice attempt…
Razorsharpe – Damn, bring that beat in… You’re a genius with that beat…
Rodloos – Its really hard with this… It’s hard and soulful with a touch of crazy and all places at the same time… Too many things running at same time..
Tokyo – Master of chopping… Some real nice pieces and well laid together..
Vol – Simple but very nice… I like that you have planned this and made room for jays vocal..
kwattro76

hey my upload got damaged, I need to reup the beat since something happened during the upload, it has glitches in it…the one on my pc doesnt sound like that..its perfect but when i upload it it gets all messed up…annoying…thanks for the compliment
http://www.myspace.com/knewbalance knewbalance

isberg… thats dope that you break it down to everyone… one question… is “a nice attempt a pat on the head or a pat on the back?” hahaha… i guess i gotta long way to go?
http://rap1masse.blogspot.com Isbjerg

Knewbalance – I meant well… Your drums are nice, a bland between ’2 cups of blood’ and ‘shook ones’ and you have a nice Large Pro style on the chorus and a nice vibe on the chorus chopped as in the late 90s… It is a nice attempt standing next to the original… Nice one…
http://www.myspace.com/knewbalance knewbalance

good lookin isberg… i am a bit sensitive when it comes to the music because i love this ish so much, but i certainly know that i have a long way to go and i love that this site gives us all the opportunity to grow into our craft…. i like the aggressiveness of your beat, it takes the lyrics to a battle-like place. peace.
http://myspace.com/ransomnotesproduction Ransom Notes

Just uploaded mine. Shout out to all the other producers this week. When i first heard the sample i thought it was going to be easy to find a part to chop up, but it was harder than i thought. Also matching the pitch to the chorus was tough. thats why my remix isn’t very original. I Had to have the chorus match up. Alright i will comment on some other submissions when i get a chance. Later
http://www.myspace.com/mastamindmc Mastam!nd

Thanx for the love Isbjerg, means a lot coming from someone of your caliber!
You take your time evaluating, and you sure know what you’re talking about!
Hope we can both take a spot on that remix-thingy we put so much heart in!
Considering you call yourself ‘Iceberg’, you’re sure makin’ it hot in here
[Isn't there a danish town called 'Esbjerg'? In case you live there, I'm just ~250km away from you...]

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http://rap1masse.blogspot.com Isbjerg

Yeah, Esbjerg is on the jutland side of Denmark and Im closer to Copenhagen, but you’re right on the city… Isbjerg is danish for Iceberg, and it’s from the Ice T era… I fell in love with the cover and the record, so I had to have a cool name like that.. And I love the fact, that 90 percent of an Iceberg is lurking under the surface..
http://iigunzent.com DJTommyIIGunz

I finally finished this one.
This one’s for you pops. Rest In Peace
http://www.myspace.com/knewbalance knewbalance

greentown… dope!
Seymour Butt

yay mastam!nd, i checked your myspace to make sure it’s you: i was at the ghostface (6.6.) & kweli (14.6.) shows in hamburg and i LOVED the openers!! wanted to give you probs for that sick beat and ask if it’s possible to get some instrumentals from you?!

your entry for this is freaking freaking crazy too!! esbjerg was right!

get at me!

HAMBURG-CITY BABY!!
http://www.myspace.com/mastamindmc Mastam!nd

Hey Seymour,

thx for the love! Since you already found me on myspace, why didn’t you write there, buddy? I can’t get at you, if you don’t leave your e-mail , so I’d suggest, we take this to myspace, so we don’t spam this place with stuff, that has nothing to do with the contest
You know where to find me…

And uhm, I like the way you said that:

HAMBURG-CITY BABY!!
http://myspace.com/ransomnotesproduction Ransom Notes

44th production – You might have the one to beat this week. no pun intended. I liked how you chopped up the begging of the song. I was working on that, but i couldn’t get it to sound the way i wanted it. Also how you added the extra vocals when the acapella randomly drops out for a couple seconds. Nice flip
Vol- At first listen i wasnt sure where this was going. But im diggin how the beat rides the offbeat. I think you might be the only producer this week to have this kind of sound. really fresh feel. Everything’s really on point
http://www.myspace.com/affrikkaaa Vol

Nu mix is up…thanks 4 the comments peeps. I tried to keep away from that main sample cause I knew it had already been dun wiv the memph bleek&rihanna track (like spunkbigga mentioned)…didnt expect so many ppl to take it on! Props to all my fellow producers out here tho. Jus to return sum favours…

kwattro – sounds like somethin Jay would have dun around “In my lifetime vol.1″ im feeling it but the “cd” is skipping or suttin tho…

Isbjerg (big up for commenting on EVERY remix btw!) – Two turntables & and a microphone….wtf!!? Thats crazy man! Naa you flipped it sick with that…real cold remix!

Ransom Notes – Yea you did use the same bit of the sample as the track itself but you pulled a whole different groove and feel out of it. Like how you pull the beat out and break it down and ish…Fresh to def man.

Peace!
EkZakT

Just Uploaded the First Draft Lemme Know Y’all what you think!?
http://iigunzent.com DJTommyIIGunz

RodloOs- dope sh*t. nothing more to say.
http://www.myspace.com/jimmyblunts Jimmy Bluntz

Ya boy Jimmy Buntz is back! The vocals are not 100% on beat, but I don’t really care cause the beat is FIRE! Much respect ta all the Nothinghamers.
RodLoOs

1NS : i like your artistic approach
Ekzakt : you made it simple but I’m not sure that the drums programming fit to your remix.
Annex : I lke the other part of the sample you have chosen. You should carry on this way and replace the “popular sample” elsewhere.
Bidimridim : my man from the French West Indies, it’s fresh
D7 : good cuts but too repetitive I think
DJTommyIIGunz : did you slow down the music ? Man, it sounds like Jay’s smoked a joint. sipped on Sizzurp. It’s really décalé with lyrics. Original point of view
Isbjerg : man, I like your drums programming. Sometimes, your remix sounds like Krakwerk. I’m not sure but I didn’t hear the original sample.
DJBlueprint : yo when I heard the first seconds I thought “Hey, is it DJ Premier”. I’m agree with Isbjerg for the second verse.
Mastermind : good music man. You should add something new in your mix in order to keep the heat.
Jimmy Bluntz : I really like this one man. But you should make some variation, not only looping. It is a good recipe just have to put some other flavors.
Niklavs : good chopped but I don’t feel the drum programming. You should improve it and It will be OK.
Phurcat : i like this beat man.
Ransom Notes : I really like this one. The FX are great man.
RazorSharp : Good work as usual. Just need some EQ and compression.
Rodloos : hum…no that’s me lol
Tokyo : Like Razor… always sounds good.
Vol : GREAT.

Isbjerg : thx for your feedback, man. I’m gonna make some changes. I’ve even made a different track an I don’t know which one I should upload.
DJTommyIIGunz and Mastermind : thx for the props I appreciate.
http://www.myspace.com/perfectpitchbeats PERFECT.P.IIITCH

sup everyone, just submitted mine… i came a different dirrection on this flip… i did it for fun hope ya’ll enjoy it.
http://www.myspace.com/mastamindmc Mastam!nd

I just uploaded my final-version, worked on the levels, arrangement, added reverse crashes…
Check out the little gimmick after the first chorus
[''...All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend...'']

Thanx alot for your complete review, RodLoOs!
http://myspace.com/foruohone Drew

Juts submitted my final. Good work people, i listened and enjoyed them all.
Rodloos

Yeah, yeah,

Just submitted my final joint. One remix 2 different beats and a chorus a little bit different.

One
http://camroxmusic.blogspot.com Cam’rox

Yo wsup everyone? I’m new to the contest. I just submitted my remix. Check it out!

And good luck to everyone!
http://www.myspace.com/boogieflaha Boogie Flaha a.k.a Bidimridim

Great music in here, everybody did their thing !
My favorites : 1INSTANTCLASSIC, 44th, dj Greentown, Cam’rox, dj blueprint, L.M.N.2, Phurcat, RazorSharpe, Rodloos, Tokyo Cigar, Vol & D7(my top choice)

Good luck everybody
Honor & Respect to y’all
Kobé Tha French Wit an H

Jay-Z – All I Need (Kobé Remix)
http://usershare.net/fwgwfkbzomj3
http://kevinnottingham.com Kevin

TIMES UP!