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New music to start 2021 off right, from R&B to instrumental hip-hop to Afrobeats to throwback house and more! Mixed as always by Brooklyn’s premier party-rocking crew, The Rub. DOWNLOAD Rub Radio (January 2021) Tracklist: Eli Escobar – zombieland Madlib – Hopprock Jazmine Sullivan – Girl Like Me (ft. H.E.R.) Melii – You Ain’t Worth …
Published 01/21/21
Published 01/21/21
During quarantine, a list of 1000+ records Larry Levan played at the Paradise Garage made the rounds, and we had some time on our hands so we went through it and listened to a ton of disco songs. (Check the list here) While the list turns out to be partially inaccurate, it did light a …
Published 12/15/20
Rub Radio is back with a second J Dilla mix! Volume 2 features production for A Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, Common, The Roots and Bilal, a whole bevy of Detroit rap classics, forgotten joints by Nas, Busta Rhymes and Ghostface Killah, and even a remix for Daft Punk! DOWNLOAD Rub Radio – History of …
Published 10/28/20
Next in our Producer Series, we’ve got J Dilla! What can you say about one of the greatest beatmakers of all time, of any genre? The music speaks for itself, and we had so much fun putting together this mix that we’re going to drop another one next week. So enjoy the History of Hip …
Published 10/22/20
We’ve been Prince Paul fans since we were kids, starting with his production for De La Soul’s first three albums. From Stetsasonic, Big Daddy Kane, 3rd Bass to Gravediggaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School & Dr. Octagon, this tribute takes you through some of our favorites from the Doo Doo Man’s storied career. Plus you get …
Published 09/08/20
For our fourth installment of The Producers, we’re diving into The Trackmasters’ catalog of hits! The duo of Poke & Tone were responsible for a ton of hits in the mid to late 1990s, when we were starting out DJing clubs, so these songs all hold a special place for us. Their classic sound is …
Published 07/28/20
Bill Withers was a beautiful singer and songwriter, and his death broke our hearts. We put together an hour of our favorite songs as a tribute. Love to everyone in these trying times. DOWNLOAD Rub Radio – Bill Withers Tribute Tracklist: Hope She’ll Be Happier Don’t You Want To Stay Use Me Grandma’s Hands Lean …
Published 04/07/20
Inspired by Black History Month, The Rub presents a new mix of black excellence including Brand Nubian, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Public Enemy, James Brown, Meek Mill, Afro B and more! DOWNLOAD Rub Radio – Young Gifted and Black Tracklist: Aretha Franklin – Young, Gifted and Black Albert King – I’ll Play The Blues For You …
Published 02/17/20
For the third installment of The Producer Series, we salute two kings! Rich Harrison dominated the 2000s R&B charts, bringing back funk and go-go samples on huge hits for Amerie, Beyonce, J-Lo and Usher, among others. Salaam Remi’s body of work goes all the way back to the early 90s, blending hip-hop and dancehall for …
Published 01/22/20
The Rub New Year’s party is coming up! We’ve enlisted our homie Parlé (itsparle.com) to spin the party, plus he gave us a killer set for Rub Radio! We’ll also have Hasan Insane ringing in the New Year with us, so be sure to grab your tickets before they sell out: Link to buy tickets …
Published 12/26/19
We don’t know about you but we’re loving the new Gang Starr album. We thought of doing a mix of classic Gang Starr tracks but remembered that our homie Matthew Africa (who we miss every day) did a really great one, so we decided to revisit his. Big thanks to DJ Step One for digging …
Published 11/14/19
Rub Radio October 2019 is a fat pumpkin full of hip-hop treats, from trap to twerk to pop to backpack rap! Be sure to come party with us at The Bell House on October 26. Buy your tickets right here. DOWNLOAD Rub Radio (October 2019) Tracklist: Lil Tjay – F.N. Dreamville – Costa Rica DaBaby …
Published 10/14/19
Rub Radio this month is mixed by DJ M!LLS, who will be playing the party on Saturday, September 28. (Plus he has been designing our flyers for the last two years!) The mix is chock-a-block with summer bangers, perfectly wrapping up the season, and even teases a handful of future hits going into fall. DOWNLOAD …
Published 09/10/19
This month we’re joined by DJ DirtyFinger, both on Rub Radio and at the party at The Bell House on Saturday 8/31! Our August mix boasts a wide variety of s**t we’re feeling, including new rap, dancehall, afrobeats, house, R&B and NOLA brass. DOWNLOAD Rub Radio (August 2019) Tracklist: The Rub Set Lil Tecca – …
Published 08/15/19
The Rub residents: DJ Eleven & DJ Ayres are two of NYCs most respected DJs and you can hear why with this slick mix blurring the lines between hip-hop, dancehall, afro beats, grime, disco, house and more. Check the skills, click the heart, download the tracks and head over to the next installment of THE …
Published 06/25/19
Rub Radio is back with a mix of new music, their first one in a while after 4 consecutive Hip Hop History mixes. Ayres and Eleven pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle (RIP), build a vibe with new disco, hip-hop and R&B then close out the set with some deep house and club records. Enjoy! And …
Published 04/19/19
Recorded live at House of Wax in Downtown Brooklyn, Love Rap is over two and a half hours of hip-hop love songs. From LL Cool J “I Need Love” (1987) to SZA & Travis Scott “Love Galore” (2017), this is the very best of rap romance and sexual braggadocio. Listen to The Rub – Love …
Published 02/11/19
For their Halloween party coming up this Saturday, The Rub welcomes DJ Riz. To give you an idea of what to expect, this is a 2 hour live mix from 2011, when DJ Riz was invited by The Rub to celebrate their 11th anniversary. He played his set at breakneck speed, cramming in hundreds of …
Published 10/24/18
The Rub boys start things off with Mac Miller (R.I.P.) and then get right into the new s**t, from Lil Baby, Ciara, Cassius, Sleepy Brown and more! DOWNLOAD Rub Radio (September 2018) Tracklist: Mac Miller – Red Dot Music (feat. Action Bronson) Travis Scott – R.I.P. SCREW Youngboy NBA – Head On (feat. Kevin Gates)…
Published 09/25/18
This month Rub Radio shares the decks with one of our favorite guests, Kevlove, who will be bringing the heat at The Bellhouse on Saturday, August 25. Kev brings a smooth ass set of new joints from D.R.A.M., Childish Gambino, PNB Rock, and The Rub bats cleanup with tracks by Tyga, RL Grime, Ryan Hemsworth…
Published 08/22/18
The Rub celebrates their 16th anniversary with guest mixes from Prince Klassen and Run P., who are also playing at the Anniversary party on Saturday. The two guests deftly mix classic funk and jazz with new hip-hop and house. DOWNLOAD Rub Radio (July 2018) Prince Klassen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/princeklassen Run P on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Run_P Tracklist: Prince Klassen…
Published 07/25/18
The Rub is back with a new mix of hip-hop, R&B and house, ahead of their monthly residency at The Bell House on Saturday, June 30. Lock in for fresh tracks by Jay-Z & Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock, Kelela & Girl Unit, Chromeo & The-Dream and so much more! DOWNLOAD Rub Radio (June…
Published 06/27/18
Hot and fresh out the kitchen, it’s Rub Radio! From funk to R&B to house to tropical vibes to rap, Ayres and Eleven give you hearty helping of jams to whet your appetite for their party on March 31. DOWNLOAD Rub Radio (March 2018) Tracklist: Nona Hyndryx – Peel Back Swae Lee – Hurt To…
Published 03/19/18
DJ Getlive!, one of our favorite guests at The Rub, returns to the party this month so we gladly handed him the keys to Rub Radio. He comes with a beast of a live set from this year’s Donuts Are Forever 12, an annual J Dilla tribute party in Brooklyn. DOWNLOAD Rub Radio – February…
Published 02/20/18
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