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Culture is what dreams are made of and on that note, it is 2018 and Canadian DJs to look for this year is growing. Latest DJ from the dot to shed light on Toronto’s music scene is DoloindaCUT, Roy Woods‘ official DJ. His musical demeanor is very much in pocket with “pretty girls like trap music” aesthetic. His flawless sets are as fun to listen to as they are during his live performances. It is the combination of the two that makes him a great and entertaining DJ. Coming from a family of DJs, it only comes natural to him but that is far from what he once wanted to be.

Have you always wanted to be a DJ?

No I haven’t. I had the dream of every young man, I wanted to be in the NBA. Other than that, I’ve always had an interest for art and drawing. I wanted to be a architect and design buildings but I was always surrounded by music. My dad had been DJing before I was born so I was brought up around DJs ,my older brother also DJ’d so growing up I used to play around. Spinning records at my moms house parties, but it was just for fun I never planned on becoming one.

Growing up what was it like for you and where do you get your music taste from?

Growning up was fun for me I’ve always been a known person. Low key I was a bad yute, always giving trouble. I was a product of my environment. I was raised on Lakeshore, that’s the southwest end of Toronto. Then I moved to Brampton. I went to school with 4YALL Entertainment (Toronto-based Comedy Youtube Channel) then I came right back to Toronto and never left since, I feel like I get my music taste from my older brother. Growing up he used to record hip hop videos on VHS and I used to just sit there and watch different VHS mixtapes all day.

Back in the days DJs used to break records. Do you think the same level of dedication still exists among today’s DJs?

Yes and no. Back in the day artists would find a DJ and get their record played in the club, hoping clubs would fuck with it, that’s how they put it out. But now artists are on soundcloud, and DJs like me that like discovering new music go and to find their tracks. When I DJ or do a mix I always like to add new content that I fuck with and try to put people on game.

Name some of your favorite brands.

Off-White, Virgil is always creating masterpieces, Supreme, Stone Island, Gucci, Jordan, Nike, Palm Angles and Ksubi.

5 goals in 2018:

My 5 goals in 2018 would be to be on the headline of my first festival and turn that shit the fuck up, my second goal is to cross the border and DJ in America and all around the world like France and Dubai and shit like that. My third is for me to do my own tour around North America. Fourth would be to produce a single on someones album or EP and my last goal is to DJ a venue with Virgil Abloh and rock the stage with him.

Your top 7 favorite artists?

MJ, Tupac, the Lox, Jay Z, Biggie, Kanye West, and my brother Roy Woods.

What was the last song you played on your phone?

The last song I listened to on my phone was a un-released record by my brother Roy Woods called Snow White that he just recorded at the house. I have that shit on repeat. that shit is a BANGER.

You have been on tour with OVO artist Roy Woods, what was it like?

Being on tour with Roy was amazing. So fucking lit. I was able to tour around Canada and go places that I never thought I would go, and actually have fun. Everywhere I went I want to go back to DJ or even just to chill out. I got to meet a lot of great people and got the chance to DJ in front of 1400-2000 people for my first tour and have the whole place lit, that tour was very special to me.

Was this your first time touring?

Yes it was. And this is a tour that I’m never going to forget. I was able to learn so much when I was on that tour being on road with my brothers. I learned how to control the crowds and turn them up. Eating right and sleeping right plays a big role because I wasn’t doing neither and it fucked me up by the end of that tour I was sick like a dawg, But I’m ready for the next one baby.

What made you make this mix?

I just wanted to curate a playlist of Toronto music that I can put on a platform and show to the world all the talent we have up here. Some of these songs are un-released and some are out on SoundCloud and Spotify etc. This is just the first of many things coming so keep on the look out. I hope u guys fuck with my movement.

Dolo also recently DJ’d for Stone Island’s first ever North American event. In 2018 definitely look out for him to make some noise.

As for the playlist, take a look below.

1. DRIPXXXX ft. TRIPSIXX – Pink Lemonade
2. 88Glam ft. NAV – Bali
3. TRIPSIXX ft. DRIPXXXX – Donuts
4. Booggz ft. FIJI – On the Road
5. Pressa ft. Tory Lanez – On The Road
6. Fatman – Orangeville
7. Roy Woods – Suitcase
8. Friyie – Who Can I Trust
9. 88Glam – Big tymers
10. Tripsixx – Wassup ft Roy Woods , Dice Soho
11. Kysean – Rockstar
12. 88Glam – 12
13. Pnb Rock – VVS ft. Roy Woods , Dice Soho
14. Killy – No Romance
15. Roy Woods – Ice In My Jewels
16. Friyie – Come & Get It
17. TRIPSIXX ft. Roy Woods – FYFB
18. AM the Artist – Trust
19. Sha Hustle – Spend Some
20. Roy Woods – Fall On Me
21. TRIPSIXX – Trap Cudi
22. Booggz – Windows ft CMDWN
23. Fatman – Traphouse on Hansen
24. TVGUCCI – TLVSD
25. Pengz & TwoTwo – Griselda Blanco
26. Prime Boys – Come With It
27. Swagger Rite – In Love With The K
28. DRIPSIXX – Run up
29. Rari – H2O

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It’s definitely dope to see the 704 off to a consistent start this year. Enjoy the mixes below and tell us which is your favorite!

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It seems like the Banco Populair has been in the game for awhile and every time we think he’s retiring the mic, just the opposite takes place. Just last September Rocks as in Sir Michael Rocks released  Populair in addition to his single “Pull Up” going viral. Whether you want to recognize that he’s here to stay or not, a certain DJ is here to prove to you why sleeping on the contemporary icon would be a mistake.

Today, Charlotte’s very own DJ Pauly Guwop drops a dope spin on all the gems you can think of from one of our favorite Illinois rapper. The mix cohesively includes his boon coon, Cool Kids member Chuck English along with Jada Gabore who we’ve witnessed on “T-Shirt & Panties“ and “Wet Paint”s  Dre Undiez . Whether you were on Rocks early in his career or late on arrival, now’s the time to catch up. Peep what the 1/3 of The Clean Slate 704 brought to the table below and comment your thoughts on the mix!

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At it since ’87, Cut Chemist (Jurassic 5, Ozomatli) is still very well delivering, having released his Funk Off Mega Mix last month (10/31) for the digital heads. But the vinyl fixing is now available for pre-order! A limited run of 1,000 pressings will be shipping out November 27th. They’re equipped with specially designed foil and carefully embossed jackets. Still not convinced your wax collection should have this? Give the release a spin below.

Brace yourself for 29 minutes of a beautifully mixed pot of French Synch and drum machine-based sounds collected from cassettes and records by Cut Chemist himself. Inspired and executed in a similar fashion to a lot of his previous works, it’s more or less an ode to early 80’s drum machine and synth material. Having had the chance to catch him live on a few occasions, it’s safe to say the listener or viewer’s satisfaction is always guaranteed. You may start dancing or snap your neck a few times. Let your body make those decisions and enjoy. Peace and love:

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Lets face it, we all aren’t lucky enough to bask in the sun-rays of Miami while sipping white wine while witnessing All-Star artists face-off at a Secret Walls event for the international modern art festival Art Basel. There is good news: DJ Boston Chery is providing us with a touch of what we’ll be missing with her hot, new mix “Welcome To Miami”. She definitely takes us back in time and back to present day and back in time again.

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Today marks the 10 year anniversary of ODB’s death. In honor of Dirt McGirt, check out a page from our latest issue down below, courtesy of EIC Datwon Thomas.Furthermore, DJ Danny S has put up a great ODB mix which you can get into, as well as Mister Cee’s Hot97 mix from last year.

Finally, you can watch some classic footage, including a cypher between Big Baby Jesus and Busta Rhymes, as well as the Dirty Thoughts documentary.

#RIPODB This shot is from a page in the new issue of @RESPECTMAG shot by @themikeschreiber. He states how Dirty’s mood was low that day in 2003. Yet he perked up when they got on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. That’s when he caught this easy smile of the wild out legend. He passed on this day in 2004, two days before his 36th birthday. Gave hip-hop that fun-loving rebel spirit which was needed and no one could match. No father to his style was true. Greatest moment was the Wu getting back together at Manhattan Center on 34th St. There was a man hunt for Dirty and the authorities couldn’t catch him. The stage is flooded with mad SI and Brooklyn cats. And there was one in an oversized snorkel coat with the hoodie on. You couldn’t tell who it was. I can’t remember exactly which song played but when it was Dirty’s verse, the calm dude in the snorkel grabbed the mic and snatched off his hood and it was ODB!! Wildin!!! When I say he made the place erupt, that’s an understatement. The whole balcony shook like crazy. The people on the floor was mosh pittin’…insane scene. He ripped shit and left. Didn’t get caught that night. With tons of cops around. ODB. One of the greatest. #BigBabyJesus #DirtMcGirt #Asun #HeKeepsPlanetsInOrbit #WhoRapsLikeThat? #AndCanSing? #Haha! #BKallDay #WuTangClan #TheWu #TBT

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It’s about that time, folks. We’re just on the edge of the summer and legendary DJ D-Nice lets go of a smooth mix–26 jams to be exact–for the teeny boppers who probably haven’t heard the gems, and for the 30-and-over crowd to reminisce too. No matter where you are in life, you will vibe to this.

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