How about things I like... 'cause I am influenced by everything including the sound of the wind.
ATCQ, Gangstarr, Jazzanova, Lila Downs, Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, John Coltrane, Osunlade, Steve Spacek, Bilal, Omar Sosa, Run-DMC, Ismael Rivera, Muñequitos de Matanzas, Yoruba Adabo, Hector Lavoe, Dimlite, anything with Vinia Mojica on it, etc.. you get the idea.
out of stock, Volume 2 coming soon CASAMENA: Remixes, Re-works, and Edits - Vol. 1
Blessings! I am a hip-hop artist, living in the Bay Area. I produce and remix house, hip-hop, and soul music. I've produced music for multi-platinum artists, your favorite underground mc's, and soul singers. I've also been DJing for over 20 years. I am primarily interested in sharing my art with you. If you are an artist, please feel free to email me with your page as I love hearing new music. I hope you will enjoy mine as well. I am also an MC, Poet, and a lover of the culture. My most recent solo work is "Hip-Hop Meditations" which you can find on Amazon, or iTunes or anywhere you buy good music. or you can just click on the image below...
Current recording projects: Afro-Cuban Bata (hip-hop/house) Exploration
Michael Spiro and I are executive producing this baby with contributions from Djinji Brown, Mark deClive Lowe, DJ Spinna, Osunlade, Vinia Mojica, Wale Oyejide, myself and Latin Grammy winner, Lazaro Galarraga. This should be finished in the next 3 months.
Los Carniceros
A spanish rap album produced by brilliant talent and Bronx native, Fero-Navi. Here, he and I give you a cross between the Beatnuts, Eminem and the Neptunes, but in espanol. Chock full of club and radio songs with light hearted content that often touch on social and politial issues without being preechy, and we promise, no reggaeton. This one should be finished in July 2009
A certain hip-hop legend's solo debut
Enough with the cameos and endless soulful, jazz inspired vocal lines and hooks. It's her turn, and gotdang it, we been waitin!! More on this soon.
Soulful and Deep House EP for Yoruba Records
I expect to have this done by the end of August of 2009
Ocha Records
A music label brought to you by Osunlade and myself. 'cause there is way to much good music out there that needs to be heard. Visit our myspace page.
I recently produced Sparlha Swa's album "In The Distance", and am currently executive producing South African producer, Mzee's debut album on Ocha as well as Dominican producer, Ezel's debut album on Ocha Records.
Let The Record Play I am very proud of this accomplishment, because of the reputation Yoruba has as a dance label. They have always put out quality, and now here I am with the only remix on this 12" of Frank-I's "Let The Record Play".
peace mr. mena! Had the honor of dancing to your musica last night in Chi-City...loved your set and the energy you brought, almost knocked my floppy hat off! lol!...you made it hard for my feet to stay still, Gracias hermano ;) ~Santina
Thank you again for making it all the way out to Chicago to do your thing. It was much appreciated. I really really enjoyed your set. I was dancing non-stop! :) Peace and blessings to you. Chicago hopes to see you again soon!
..Yes its called deep house muzik but here in S.A man,its called "Ko'sha"so next time u c Mzee man,just tell him lets go do another Ko'sha 4 all our House lovers out there..:-) Ko'sha means deep,heavy instrumental sweet tunes.
It's crazy, I have tried to see your show a few times. 1st in SF last April, but got in town to late. 2nd in Paris, but the club was closed by the time we had found it. Now 3rd here in Chicago,but I'll be in Cali at the time. I love your podcast and always wanted to see you live. Oh well, hope you throw down a great set in The Chi! Much respect, BK
i checked out the nina simone remix on traxsource... nice! tommy bones' comment made me laugh, but it's SO TRUE... the record makes me wanna dance lol!
Let The Record Play
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