David Begun "A Tribe Called Soul" (Album Stream)

Every once in a while, a mashup project comes along that feels less like a gimmick and more like a proper tribute — thoughtful, rooted in respect, and crafted with real ears. David Begun’s A Tribe Called Soul is one of those projects. Released with zero fanfare and all substance, the project fuses the unmistakable vocals of A Tribe Called Quest with the deep, velvety textures of De La Soul classics. David Begun, who’s quietly built a rep with similar projects handles the mashup format with a producer’s ear — not just cutting and pasting, but restructuring. Rearranging bars. Matching tones. Honoring both sources. The results don’t sound forced — they sound meant to be. Q-Tip’s smooth baritone floats over Rhodes chords like they were written in the same session. Phife’s bounce feels right at home against Dilla-inspired swing. It’s less of a remix and more of an alternate timeline. And what really sells it is the feel. There’s warmth all over this project. For heads who dig concept blends with depth, this one’s a keeper. David Begun continues to build one of the more interesting catalogs in the remix/mashup world — always rooted in love for the music, and it shows.

Donnie Propa "Straight From The Crate Cave: Gang Starr" (Mix)

Straight From The Crate Cave: Gang Starr Edition — a no-frills, deeply curated tribute to one of hip-hop’s most iconic duos! As always with Donnie’s work, the focus is on the music. This isn’t a mix built to impress with tricks or hyper-speed blends. It’s a thoughtfully selected, tightly woven tribute to Guru and DJ Premier, pulling from all corners of the Gang Starr discography — from the early Wild Pitch days right through to the later albums. Deep cuts, classic joints, remixes, collabs, B-sides — it’s all here. But more importantly, it’s sequenced with feel. What Donnie Propa understands — and what many younger DJs miss — is the importance of pace, tone, and space. He lets the records breathe. The cuts are clean, the transitions smooth, and the selections speak for themselves. Guru’s voice still cuts through like a jazz horn in the fog. Premier’s drums still punch holes in your speakers. Together, they crafted a sound that defined eras, and Donnie Propa’s mix treats that legacy with the proper respect. Rest in Peace, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal. Eternal props to the G.O.A.T., DJ Premier. And respect to Donnie Propa for keeping the format alive.