Roots and Branches Podcast

Verano 2 Mix by DJ BASTA

Roots and Branches — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:48:53 GMT

As the seasons are changing and summer is drawing nearer, I wanted to reach back into my archive for part two of the two part Verano Mix series featuring some of my favorite songs for the summer. This mix features a blend of hip hop and funky reggae. I recorded this mix in 2006 as I was starting Roots and Branches; this is some of the music I was playing at our first block parties. Sit back relax, and enjoy the beats.

Verano 1 Mix by DJ BASTA

Roots and Branches — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:30:09 GMT

As the seasons are changing and summer is drawing nearer, I wanted to reach back into my archive for part one of the two part Verano Mix series featuring some of my favorite songs for the summer. This mix features a blend of Afro-Latin funk and remixes. I recorded this mix in 2006 as I was starting Roots and Branches: this is some of the music I was playing at our first block parties. Sit back relax, and enjoy the beats.

Midnight Funk Mix by DJ BASTA

Roots and Branches — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:03:39 GMT

I have been wanting to put together a mix in celebration of my favorite holiday, Halloween, for years. Finally got around to it. Grown folks, let your inner child out to this mix by DJ BASTA. Midnight Funk Tracklist 1. Serge Gainsbourg-Teleobjectivisme 2. Bo Hansson-Attic Thoughts 3. Giorgio Moroder-Midnight Express 4. J. Dilla-Sum Spooky 5. Mantronix-Get Stupid Fresh 6. I.M.P.- I'm Rollin' 7. Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde-Freshest Rhymes In The World 8. Latyrx-Lady Don't Tek No 9. Herbie Hancock-Ready or Not 10. Dam Funk-Burgundy City 11. DST ft. Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin-Mean Machine 12. Roger-In The Mix 13. The Professionals-The Godfather 14. Eugene Blacknell-Space Funk 15. Serge Gainsbourg–Discophoteque 16. Funkadelic-Doo Doo Chasers (Instrumental Version) 17. KidManSuperBoy-A Burglar Story

VOTE FOR HOPE MIX by DJ BASTA

Roots and Branches — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:44:18 GMT

If you are not convinced already, every United States citizen has a role to play in creating change for our country. The first step is to get registered to vote and then elect Barack Obama for President in 2008. Get active to these fifteen tracks for the future U.S. President, Barack Obama Put together by yours truly DJ BASTA at the controls. Vote For Hope Mix Tracklist 1. MC Yogi-Vote For Hope 2. Kev Choice-Change Gon Come 3. Kidz in the Hall featuring Bun B & Talib Kweli-Work To Do remix 4. Will.I.Am-We Are The Ones 5. Breez Evahflowin and Dirt E. Dutch-Troublemakers For Obama 6. Nas-Black President 7. Joell Ortiz featuring Dante Hawkings -Letter To Obama 8. A.B. (of the 600 Boys)-Obama (Live at Roots and Branches Oakland State of Mind Block Party 7/19/08) 9. TISA-Obamaway 10. Cody ChestnuTT-Afrobama 11. Fojeba-Fired Up! Ready To Go! 12. Cocoa Tea-Barack Obama 13. Andres Levin-Podemos Con Obama 14. Fosforo-Cumbia de Obama 15. Mariachi Aguillos de Mexico-Viva Obama

Oakland State of Mind Block Party Mix

Roots and Branches — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:08:20 GMT

Mix from Roots and Branches Oakland State of Mind Block Party 7/19/08. Featuring music from K'ua Aloha, Bumpitythump, Gemz, Banger Bananas, Big Hurt, Rev. Phil Lewis aka Motorcycle Mike, and Gulliermo Galindo. Reocrded and mixed by DJ BASTA.

60th Street Sound Studies Vol.1

Roots and Branches — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:30:25 GMT

Soundscapes, conversations with neighbors and beats made by up-and-coming producers on 60th Street in Oakland, California. Recorded and mixed by DJ Basta. (This is an authentic representation of our street and is not presented in a clean version).

Motorcycle Mike Interview

Roots and Branches — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:45:32 GMT

Interview with Phil Lewis aka Motorcycle Mike, the first to record a rap song in the Bay Area, with his song “Super Rat” in 1981. Lewis, an Oakland native discusses the history of “Super Rat”, how he sees rap music culture in 2008 and other current issues in Oakland. Mix and interview by Basta.

Roots and Branches Rundown 2007

Roots and Branches — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:35:27 GMT

A rundown of some of the highlights from Roots and Branches podcast in 2007. Mix by Basta.

Bay Area Earthquake Public Service Announcement

Roots and Branches — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:21:28 GMT

Interviews with Dr. Robert Urhammer of the UC Berkeley Seismological Laboratory and Ana Marie Jones of Coalaborating Agencies Responding to Diasters. Two perspectives on Earthquakes in the Bay Area, one from a scientific background and another from a disaster preparedness background. Interviews are specific to the East Bay but pertain to all Bay Area residents. Be informed not alarmed. http://firstvictims.org http://seismo.berkeley.edu Image from http://www.usgs.gov

Binghi Ghost Interview- Ital

Roots and Branches — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:52:07 GMT

Conversation with Virgin Islands Reggae singer Binghi Ghost about Ital. BInghi Ghost discusses the vegan style of Caribbean cooking that is grounded in Rastafarianism. For more info about Binghi Ghost http://www.myspace.com/binghighost

Binghi Ghost Interview- Music

Roots and Branches — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:44:12 GMT

Binghi Ghost sings and talks about his music. Mix and interview by Basta. Rhythms from I Dwell http://myspace.com/idwellrecords

Big Hurt Interview

Roots and Branches — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:52:38 GMT

Interview with Big Hurt producer/rapper from North Oakland's 600 Boys. Interview and mix by Basta. Big Hurtquake coming soon.

Three Sounds Showcase Mix October 20, 2007

Roots and Branches — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:53:54 GMT

Mix from the Three Sounds Showcase, Roots and Branches final outdoor event of the 2007 season. Featuring performances by Young Naughdy and VT with DJ Neef, MC Yogi with DJ Basta, and Binghi Ghost with Relic and Blaze. Big up to our community for coming out and celebrating the closing of the 2007 season at the Island Park in North Oakland. Stay Tuned in 2008. For more information: www.myspace.com/YOUNGNAUGHDYMUSIC www.myspace.com/binghighost www.rootsandbranches.info

Banger Bananas Interview

Roots and Branches — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:00:45 GMT

Interview with Banger Bananas, rapper/producer from the North Oakland's 600 Boys. Interview and mix by Basta. For more info or to buy Banger beats www.myspace.com/bangerbananasthewholepackage.

Kokomon Clottey Interview

Roots and Branches — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:22:23 GMT

Interview with Roots and Branches mentor Kokomon Clottey. Kokomon is a master drummer from Ghana as well as the founder of the Attitudinal Healing Connection a non-profit based in West Oakland. Interview and mix by Basta. For more information on Kokomon go to www.ahc-oakland.org.

Oakland Youth Showcase Mix July 21, 2007

Roots and Branches — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:10:10 GMT

Mixdown of live recording from Roots and Branches’ Oakland Youth Showcase 7/21/07 at Marcus Garvey Park in West Oakland. Mix by DJ Basta, featuring DJ Neef, Young Naughdy, and Bam-Bam. Big up Oakland youth!

Reggae Jam Mix June 16, 2007

Roots and Branches — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:44:21 GMT

Mixdown of live recording from Roots and Branches’ Reggae Jam 6/16/07 at Marcus Garvey Park in West Oakland. Mix from video by Bobby the Barbarian, featuring Binghi Ghost and LuvFyah. Big up Reggae in the East Bay!