K-DEF remixes HOT 16 - "Rhythm" (Ft. Ohmega Watts)

Since I first came across his work on House Of Hits projects with Marley Marl and especially his extended contribution to Tragedy's excellent sophomore '92 album I've been a big fan of K-Def. He put in a heavy load of quality material when it came to remixing and producing bangers that more often than not surpassed the original but around 2006 he left the remixing and production credits for others behind to focus on a solo career as he pur all his eggs in the solo career basket as he hooked up with JNOTA and Redefinition Records. Leaving behind his trusted MPC:s; SP1200:s and record collection of dusty samples he redefinied the hip-hop production in such a way that he proved that you can make just as good and authentic hip-hop music without samples and fancy machines if you're just talented enough (unfortunately 95% of producers are nowhere close to that level).

As much as I loved all K's solo albums, singles, 12":s and EP:s and one MC collaborations over the last few years I have certainly missed his remixes and guest producers. We got the incredible InI reunion he did for Benefience record back in 2013, "Cold Train", the DJ EFN remix EP with bangers like "Selfish" (King Tee, Fashawn, Kurupt), "Revolutionary Ride Music" (OC, Your Old Droog, Reks & Royce 5'9") and so on. Now New Jersey's finest is back with another underground remix to his name - "Rhythm" is a new single by Hot 16 and Omega Watts (no clue here). You can check out the original version here and pick up the limited 7" vinyl or the HQ download right here.  But the song bangs, so TURN IT UP and let's hope for more crazy 'Def music in 2016. Enjoy!

DJ EFN Ft. MC EIHT, BLU & KAM - "South West" [K-DEF Remix]

A while ago DJ EFN and K-DEF revealed that Redefinition Records and K-Def was about to release a limited run of 45 singles featuring 'Def remixes of some of his favorites from the album. Earlier we heard the banging new take on "Selfish" featuring King Tee, Fashawn, and Kurupt, and now we get the K-DEF remix of DJ EFN's "South-West" featuring West Coast legends MC Eiht, KAM, and Blu which you can check out above. Stay tuned for more info on these banging 2 volume set (i think it is) and also check out DJ EFN's full-length album "Another Time", filled with dope beats and rhymes from some of the illest legends out there.

DJ EFN x K-DEF - "Selfish Remix" (Ft. Fashawn, King Tee & Kurupt)

Redefinition Record signee DJ EFN just released his star studded debut album "Another Time", featuring artists like OC, Scarface, Fashawn, Kin Tee, MOP, Milk Dee, Sean Price, dead prez, DJ Premier, MC Eiht, Blu, Sizzla, Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Thirstin Howl III, Cormega, Defari, and many more. But it doesn't stop there...

Label mate and constant Lost Tapes favorite Kevin Hansford, better known as K-DEF, is releasing a 45 single of exclusive K-DEF remixes of tracks originally appearing on "Another Time". Notice how it is called "Looking For The Perfect Remix Volume 1", meaning there might be very well volumes to come in this series. I believe the A-side will feature new versions of "Selfish" featuring Fashawn, Kurupt and King Tee, while the B-side will have ""Revolutionary Ride Music" with OC, Royce Da 5'9", Your Old Droog and Reks - most likely with the instrumentals for each joint. OC on a K-DEF beat? Oh hell yeah!!!

[Album] DJ EFN - "Another Time"

DJ EFN is a DJ and producer originally hailing from Miami, originally known for his early '90s "Crazy Hood" mixtapes series, Now after over 20 years in the industry, learning the ropes, and building connections, EFN is stepping to the table with a retail album under his own name - entitled "Another Time". The album is oficially released today and is filled to the fucking limit with incredible guests from all coasts and different generations - or how about Scarface, Inspectah Deck, MC Eiht, Blu, Sean Price, Your Old Droog, M.O.P., Guilty Simpson, KAM, Fashawn, Cormega, Cory Gunz, Masta Ace, Killer Mike and many more. Sounds almost too crazy to be true right? While the majority of the production is handled by DJ EFN himself, DJ Premier, Hazardis Soundz, Davincci and Miami Heat Wave each contribute a track or two as well. Damn sick cover by Skam2? as well, everything about this project screams true ass hip hop if you ask me... Another incredible release from the always trustowrthy Redefinition Records - order it directly from REDEF, Fat Beats or iTunes.

01. Intro feat. Umar Bin Hassan (The Last Poets)
02. Another Time feat. Inspectah Deck, Guilty Simpson, M.O.P., Bernz (¡MAYDAY!)
03. Selfish feat. King Tee, Fashawn, Kurupt
04. Lane 2 Lane feat. Don Logan (Gunplay), Denzel Curry
05. South-West feat. MC Eiht, Blu, Kam
06. Crazy Dope feat. Milk Dee, Sean Price, Murda Mook
07. Revolutionary Ride Music feat. Your Old Droog, Royce da 5’9, OC, Reks
08. Crazy (Interlude) feat. Umar Bin Hassan (The Last Poets)
09. Who’s Crazy? feat. Troy Ave, Scarface, Stalley, DJ Premier
10. Fiyah Gun feat. Smif N Wesson, Spragga Benz, Kardinal Offishall, Bittah Sosicka
11. If U Run feat. Killer Mike, Webbz, KXNG Crooked (Crooked I)
12. Survival feat. Juvenile, Dead Prez, Trick Daddy
13. When I’m Dead feat. Joell Ortiz, Chris Rivers, Keith Murray, Skam2
14. Warrior feat. Sizzla, David Banner, N.O.R.E., Jon Connor
15. Power feat. Sa-Roc, Masta Ace, Thirstin Howl III
16. Role Model feat. Bun B, Jarren Benton, Eric Biddines, Amber Monique
17. Paradise feat. Talib Kweli, Wrekonize, Redman
18. Motivation feat. Defari, Cormega, Boaz
19. G Shit feat. McGruff, Prez P, Grafh
20. #HomeTeam feat. Garcia, Dynas, Skam2?, Heckler, Society, Mother Superia
21. We Earned It feat. Ras Kass, Black Milk, Black Collar, Cory Gunz

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DJ EFN Ft. SCARFACE, TROY AVE & STALLEY - "Who's Crazy" [prod. DJ Premier]

We've heard some excellent singles from DJ EFN's upcoming compilation-type album "Another Time LP" which drops March 3. The latest single is a slamming joint produced by none other than DJ Premier who does a great job providing the backdrop for the immortal Scarface with Stalley and Troy Ave. In other words not Preem's usual NY gritty emcee showcase, but perhaps all the more interesting for it. Especially interesting to hear Scarface on a Preem beat again. Pre-order and check the tracklist @ iTunes. Turn this up LOUD!

DJ EFN Ft. OC, Royce Da 5'9", Your Old Droog & Reks - "Revolutionary Rebel Music"

DJ EFN is dropping his full-length album "Another Time" on March 3, filled with sick US emcees like Inspectah Deck, MC Eiht, King Tee, Smif-N-Wessun, Killer Mike, Talib Kweli, McGruff, Ras Kass, Joell Ortiz, and many many more. Should definitely be one to look out for! The new single "Revolutionary Rebel Music" gives a good taste of what to expect, with EFN rounding up OC, Your Old Droog, Reks and Royce Da 5'9" to let loose over a hard hitting Buckwild banger. ILL!