Ohhh mannnn.. What a week! I am exhausted. I have not been able to catch any rest since last Tuesday, when the WMC madness began. Every night was jam packed with different events, in all parts of the beach. Too many dope parties to name, but there were a few that definitely stood out. The A-Trak party at the White Room, the RUB party at Purdy Lounge, the disco/boogie party at the Shelbourne hotel with Common & Jazzy Jeff, plus many, many more.

So being that I am so damn tired, this week’s Music Mondays will be a little different. Its time to mellow out. There was too much dance music going on this pat week that I need to go back to my roots. A force that was definitely missing this year was Jay Dee. I heard a few DJs shout him out, but it wasn’t as strong as last year. So this one is for him. I didn’t want to put up all the known classics, so here are some joints that you might have not heard before. Some different shit. Enjoy.

Common, Bilal & Mos Def - Reminisce. I’m gonna start off real strong, with one of my favorite Dilla beats. The drums on this track sound so raw, yet they fit perfectly with the smooth bassline and piano chops. Mos Def drops an incredible verse, and Bilal adds so much more soul to this track. I’ve heard Bilal saying an interview how Dilla pumped out this beat in like 10 minutes, with 3 different samples. Legend.

Pharcyde - She Said (Jay Dee Remix). Here is another remix Dilla cooked up for the Pharcyde. This one is real slow, with just enough bass to make your head bang the fuck out. Everything on this sound so crisp, even the singing in the chorus. Too dope.

Janet Jackson - Got Till Its Gone (Ummah Remix). Another classic Dilla beat with raw ass drums over some smooth wah-wah sounds. The original song was already pretty tight, but Dilla added more of his natural sound to the track. Q-Tip drops a nice verse as well. You’ll recognize where T.I. got his influence for one of his best singles. *cough cough*

Pharcyde - Y (Be Like That) (Jay Dee Remix). Pharcyde was an incredible group. They definitely were able to hold it down on there own. But I think there best work came from working with Dilla. This is one of the many remixes Dilla crafted for Pharcyde. Sick melody with a soothing bassline creeping throughout. Classic.

Mood - Secrets Of The Sand (Jay Dee Remix). This is one of those lost and forgotten tracks that many might not know about. Mood was a dope group based out of Cincinnati with the help from Hi-Tek on the beats. Dilla hooked them up with this incredible remix for one of their best songs. Again with the wah-wah sound and some raw ass handclaps, Dilla transformed this song on some next level shit.

Vivian Green - Fanatic. I haven’t heard much from Vivian Green. I’m not even sure where she is right now. But this song is a certified classic. The original is really dope, but this remix is just as nice too.

Erykah Badu - Cleva. I don’t think this is Dilla’s best track with Badu, but it is definitely up there. Badu delivers an amazing set of vocals for this fresh, jazzy beat. The snare drops in and out giving the track a nice bounce even though its real slow.

Q-Tip - Things U Do. Here is a nice Q-Tip track that wasn’t as big as it should have been . Dilla laces him with a great piano loop and heavy bass. Q-Tip does his usual thing, bouncing throughout the beat adding his own flavor. This shit bumps people!

The RUB will be invading Purdy lounge along with other guests, sponsored by Scion. DJ’s Ayres, Cosmo Baker, Eleven, Ron Wonder and others will be spinning that dope hip-hop and dance music. And yea.. its free!!

Calvins Harris will be performing at the White Room! Also, Miami big shots Induce & Matt Cash will be keeping the party alive with their fresh vibes.. pause.

One of Miami’s hometown heavyweights, DJ Craze will be all over South Beach during WMC next week. Many of you have probably already seen him a million times before… But witnessing him during WMC week is a spectacle. Seems like he has way more fun since he gets to spin with his buddies coming from out of town. The fun starts on Wednesday, where he is doing a meet and greet at FYE on the beach.

Wednesday, March 26. 12pm - 2pm…. Craze will be spinning a live DJ set and then have a meet and greet session in support of his new mix CD Fabriclive 38. It’s all going down at the FYE on 501 Collins Avenue. Its FREE.

Wednesday, March 26. 10pm - 9am…. Craze brings back last year’s beast party, Bass Sessions. If you were at last year’s WMC Bass Sessions, then you know the deal. Ztrip, Tittsworth, Ayres, Scottie B, and many more. All going down at Nocturnal. $30.

Thursday, March 27. 10pm - 5am…. Craze will be taking part of another huge party, which might content with his Bass Sessions. It will include Craze, A-Trak, Vice, Klever, Eli Escobar, and many more. Its going down at Suite and Snatch, $20.

Friday, March 28. 10pm - 5am…. Future Sound of Breaks V6.0 will be taking over Area 51. Craze will be joining DJ Icey, Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC, Freestylers, and many more. Drum & Bass galore.

This post should have gone out yesterday, but I’ve been MAD busy….. Winter Music Conference has arrived! The wait is finally over. Famous DJs from all over the world will be making South Beach their home for the next week, providing us with multiple amazing lineups throughout the week. Check out the sidebar for a couple of those events. But if You want a complete list of Fresh Basil approved events, hit me up on the contact page! I got some exclusives for ya..

But here are this week’s tracks. I’m keeping it real hip-hop for now, so I can get it out of my system. Theres gonna be too much electro, house, and Bmore all in my ears the rest of this week. Many new tracks, including a new video by Talib Kweli above. Check out the songs in the playlist below, and click on the links below for each track to go download.

Talib Kweli Ft. Joel Ortiz - Hostile Gospel Remix. Talib Kweli is making his return with a new album out soon. This is the lead single, you can peep the video above. It hasn’t picked up much yet, but he already has a remix out floating the interwebs featuring one of hip-hop’s rising stars, Joell Ortiz. Sounds just like what you might expect, hard rhymes, dope beat. Not Kweli’s best, but still very dope.

Talib Kweli & Busta Rhymes - Follow The Leader. This isn’t an album track, but actually a track off of Kweli’s recent mixtape collabo with Mick Boogie. Here he flips a classic Eric B & Rakim track, featuring none other than Busta Rhymes. Talib drops his usual, but Busta comes off real nice, no homo.

Big Skeem Ft. Freeway & Dino West - Love Don’t. People that know me know I’m a beat head.. beat fanatic.. whatever you want to call it. This song right here is one of those beats that just hits me right there in the sweet spot. So smooth, yet hard enough to drop some gutter rhymes over it. Freeway comes off dope as fuck over this, and the chorus was lifted off of one of Dr. Dre’s classic lines. I’m not quite sure who the other rappers are, but this is a nice introduction.

Jon Hope - The Rap Life. This is another unknown rapper to me making a great first impression. He is a rapper from Rhode Island, you can check his Myspace. Although nothing too great about this track, it just blends well together. Nice beat, nice lyrics, dope hook. I’m curious to hear more.

Red Cafe, 50 Cent, Jadakiss & Fabolous - Paper Touchin Remix. Here is a funny track because its some ghetto remix featuring 50 Cent, when he wasn’t supposed to be on it. The original remix features the same people except with Fat Joe instead of 50. You know 50 gotta try and upstage his fellow enemies Fat Joe and Jada, so why not jump on a track they did and try to talk mad shit. But I don’t think that was the only reason… this beat is sick! Knocks so hard. The drums are gutter, and the synths are ridiculous.

Rock (Heltah Skeltah) - Attempted Murder. Here is some grimey shit for the ol’ heads. No explanation needed. If you know, you know. If not, you already lost homeslice. Rock is returning soon with a new album supposedly. Here is his version of Snoop Dogg’s “Murder Was The Case”.

Teriyaki Boyz Ft. Busta Rhymes & Pharrell - Zock On. This is a group I heard about last year when Kanye did a track with them for the Fast & Furious 3 soundtrack. I can’t understand half the lyrics, but the beat and the video are crazy. This time around, the Teriyaki Boyz hooked up with Pharrell and Busta Rhymes to try and enter the American market again. I don’t like this track as much as the one with Kanye, but it definitely has club potential. Busta drops some serious style over the track hyping it the fuck up. The video is fresh too.

Wale Ft. Pusha T, Bun B & Tre - Back In The Go Gov. Saving the best for last, this is a brand spanking new Wale track!!! This kid got next, trust me! I already told you before, but here is some more proof. I believe this is a track off his upcoming album, which has no release date yet. But he recently signed to Interscope under Mark Ronson’s new label/partnership. Ronson will be providing some monster production, and help with the much needed connects to get this dude off the ground proper. This is a great track for those that haven’t heard him before… a really thick, hype beat with soem nice guest features. Look out!

Enjoy WMC week!!!!!

Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes. This lady has been slowly blowing up in the indie scene. Shes down with some of the heavy hitters in the scene right now, including Spank Rock, Diplo, Pase Rock, and the like. This is the single off her upcoming album which will be out soon. I really like the beat, and her voice is just amazing over it. The video is super fresh too, check above!

Skillz Ft. Common - So Far, So Good. Here is a track off of Skillz upcoming album “Million Dollar Backpack”. Nothing too amazing on this song, but I’m sure some of you will like it. The beat is pretty fresh and the chorus is nice, but the rest is just blah. Skillz can write hits for other rappers, but somehow can’t break into the mainstream himself.

Portishead - Magic Doors. The long awaited reunion of Portishead is in full effect. They have been touring across the US and Europe, and will continue to do so for the rest of the year. This is a track off their upcoming album Third, which is due in April.

Neon Neon - I Lust U. Here is an interesting pop track by a group that has been making waves recently. Supported by some well known tastemakers, this single off of their new album has a great beat, with some nice changeups including the chorus, which has an infectious horn sample. It is rumored that Eli Escobar has a remix on the way. Word.

Rick Ross - The Boss Ft. T-Pain. Rick Ross is back with another album. And from what I heard, he had a big first week in sales for his latest album, Trilla. This is one of the singles for that album, and its an instant Rick Ross classic. Featuring none other than T-Pain, this track has a butter beat and a great hook. Classy.

Wallis Bird - Moodsets (The Nextman Remix). This track is interesting because I had no idea who Wallis Bird was. She’s a pop type singer from London, and plays the acoustic guitar. She has some mellow tracks, along with some fuller rock type songs. But this remix sounds nothing like anything she would put out. The beat is so thick. So dope.

Keyshia Cole - Give Me More. A lovely track by the beautiful Keyshia Cole. The beat is proper, and Keyshia delivers some very nice vocals to match.

Juan Maclean - Happy House. This is the it song of the moment. Such a big buzz surrounding this track, and it’s well deserved. It is an amazing 12 minutes long… yea, 12 minutes. But it comes with many changeups and such an infectious piano rhythm. Plus, the breakdown at the end is ridiculous.

Stones Throw will be having their annual WMC event at the Raleigh Hotel. Madlib, PB Wolf, A-Trak, Karriem Riggins, and much more. This is going to classic! FREE.

The Roots will soon be releasing their 10th studio album. Crazy. A big feat for any band/artist, let alone a “hip-hop” band. Much hype is being risen, but the Roots are known to always deliver that good shit. So no worries. Up above is the video for their single, 75 Bars. Not much too it, but just a banging ass beat with strong bass, and hard lyrics. No gimmicks. I also put up another leaked track, “get Busy”. Shit is hard! It features 2 other rappers, and all of them come off proper. Jazzy Jeff supplies the cuts, and Quest laces a nice drum track.

The Roots - 75 Bars.

The Roots - Get Busy Ft. Dice Raw, Peedi Crakk, & DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Q-Tip - Fever. Another highly anticipated album coming out htis year is Q-Tip’s 2nd solo album. Or maybe 3rd? Not sure, cause he has a coupel leaked, un-released albums otu there. Either way, this is a pretty nice track. Its better than the first single he put out. This one has a more Dilla-esque feel to it, and is real thick and soulful. Just my kind of shit!

M.O.P. Ft. Bilal - Get Rich. Here is a track from a group that has been unheard for the past couple years. They were supposed to drop an album on Roc-a-fella years ago, but who knows what happened. Then they had some independent deal going on or something, and nothing evolved out of that either. So I’m not sure whats up with them now, but this track is hot fire. Bilal drops some nice vocals to accompany their grimey rhymes.

Common Ft. Floetry - The Light (Just Blaze Remix). Smirnoff recently did a good thing for hip-hop. Besides getting white girls durnk at the club, they commisioned a few MCs and producers to recreate some classic tracks. This is the one that came out the best to me. Common got together with Just Blaze to recreate his timeless “The Light” track. Nothing can top that timeless Jay Dee production, so I thought the way they remixed this was perfect. They didn’t try to just remix it, but make something new altogether. New verses, new chorus. Really dope.

Gala - Freak from Desire (Roundtable Knights Remix). I recently heard this track on a mix I saw on youtube. It was none other than DJ Klever, one of my favorite DJs. This song has so much energy. It has that Bmore drum track behind it, but its not really a full fledged Bmore track. Just pure hypeness.

Kid Cudi - Day N Nite (Crookers Remix). Here is one of the many talents on the roster for Fool’s Gold Records, Kid Cudi. This was a track he released a while back, which was a rather slow tempo track. The Crookers took it, and made it a club banger at prime time speed.

Mark Ronson Ft. Blaq Poet - Just (DJ Premier Remix). This song was one of my favorites on Mark’s last album. Here is the video. Such a smooth, but still funky track. Looks like world famous DJ Premier thought it was banging too, and decided to make his own version. He changes up the horns, and gives it a nice hip-hop bass line. So Premier.

Birdman Ft. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne & T-Pain - 100 Million (XXXchange Remix). This is a nice remix to a popular hit on the charts right now. I always like to see how people take slow, dirty south tracks, and speed them up to club speed. Sometimes it comes out hot, sometimes it don’t. This one came out extra nice.

DJ Craze brings back the Bass Sessions to WMC. This will definitely be the best party of the week. TRUST ME! DJs attending include Z-Trip, Ayres, Scottie B, Dave Nada, Tittsworth, Assault, and many more.

DJ A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs will be showcasing their label artists/DJs in this spectacular WMC event. Sinden, Sammy Bananas, Treasure Fingers, LA Riots, plus more. This is gonna be heavy!!!!!!

MARCH MADNESS HAS BEGUN! Get ready, TIS the season for SPRING BREAKERS AND WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE 2008! This month is sure to be packed with the best of the best parties of the season as WMC celebrates its 10th year anniversary!

The weekend starts fresh with brand new HAPPY HOUR SPOT on Friday nights brought to you by Tony Dominguez® at BADRUTT’S PLACE in Brickell for the newest and hottest in Pre-Party Destinations. Also a plus is you can skip out on the Spring Breakers taking over South Beach.

If you’re feeling Sexy and Sassy, I suggest ¨Fashion Fridays¨ at PRIVÉ, hosted by some of the sexiest models from the most prestigious agencies in Miami. Put you’re A-Game on and strut your stuff! You’ll be rubbing shoulders with models that have been featured in Maxim, Ocean Drive, 6 Degrees, Lincoln Road Mag, FHM, and more. It’s 2 rooms filled with Eye-Candy, decide whether you want to rock out in the house room or bust a move in the hip hop room. Both Ultra chic!

Another destination you don’t want to miss tonight is happening at MANSION! Join the Opium Group as they bring you Grammy Award Winning Special Guest DJ Jermaine Dupri for one night only! Let’s show him the Miami Love!

If you are in a chillen mood and want to vibe out but don’t feel like getting all glammed out; hit up LOVE HATE in SoBe for it’s “NO HASSLE WEEKEND” party, NO COVER and doors open at 9pm. Enjoy the tattoo inspired décor and sounds by famous DJ Mateo.

If your in Ft. Lauderdale make sure to check out VOODOO Lounge where you can jam to house, electro, Break Beats and Live Acts. DJ Dave Dimitri in the main room, JPS spinning Hip-Hop/R&B/Reggae in the ENVY room and DJ GQ bringing you a Rock/Hip-Hop mash-up in Rodman’s Rehab.

This weekends weather is looking to be amazing so don’t just head out at night, ENJOY the SPRING BREAK excitement and enjoy the rays at the beach. Sunday head to NIKKI BEACH where the festivities last all day starting at noon! Enjoy pitchers of Mojitos while relaxing in the sand, or get up and dance to house music all day long and well into the night!

I gave you a quickie of what’s to come this month, Party Patrol is in overtime to get you in the loop for what’s poppin’ off this month for all the WMC 08’ events, including the pool parties at the Catalina, the Hotel Victor, and the SHELBOURNE, and night events at newly remodeled SHINE, and making its DEBUT, will be the GRAND OPENING of AEROBAR brought to you by Tony Guerra. Stay tuned for more and remember, keep it clean, be safe, stay fly, and do as I do best… PARTY YOUR CARES AWAY!!!

Miami monster DJ Danny Daze just joined forces with another Miami heavyweight, DJ Ash-Rock. Each of them are solid DJs on their own, but also have gained much recognition with their won crews–Danny Daze with DiscoTech, and Ash-Rock with Hydraulix.

But together, they will be known as Miami Subs. A title so fitting, considering each of them straight murder bass sets. Cover your ears!

They have announced this new partnership in the best way possible, through a mixtape. So enough with the small talk, check the noise!

37 tracks long filled with fresh beats and seamless mixing. Bass, electro, house… its all there. Check out the tracklist.

Snoop Dogg is on fire! That whole Sensual Seduction thing was not a fluke. He’s really doing some different hip-hop shit, and is bringing back that old school flavor. A couple more tracks have leaked off his new album out real soon. The first one samples an old school Morris Day & The Time track called “Cool”. Shit is serious! The second track is more on some smooth hip-hop shit, with Snoop dropping his usual swagger over a classy beat. I can’t wait for the album to drop!

Snoop Dogg - Cool.

Snoop Dogg - One Chance (Make It Good).

Fat Joe - That White. Here we have one of DJ Premier’s best beats in the past couple years. Straight off of Fat Joe’s new album that will be out soon, this track is his usual crack filled, gutter rhyme shit. This is a banger, and will counterbalance his other bubble gum pop tracks which are on the radio right now.

Rick Ross - Maybach Music Ft. Jay-Z. I think this is the first time Rick Ross and Jay-Z officially collaborate. Jay did jump on “Hustlin” for a remix, but this is an original joint they pumped out together. Its just some straight smooth shit, where they go off talking about their riches. Maybach Music. I doubt anybody reading this blog will relate to their riches, but still a cool track.

Ge-Ology - Blues Alley. Here is an interesting track I heard on Benji B’s radio show. Ge-Ology is set to drop an album sometime soon, and this is one of the singles. It features Yukimi Nagano on the vocals, and some very impressive live instrumentation. At least it sounds live. So dope.

Guilty Simpson - She Wont Stay At Home. This is a single that Guilty released a while back. I think its pretty fresh. The beat samples some well known old school track, and Guilty just goes off on some girl in his rhymes.

U-Tern - All That Cha Got (no download). The infamous U-Tern returns with another banger. This guy drops gem after gem. This one is more laid back, and will probably slow down the dance floor. But its still such a crazy track.

Huey vs DJ Fashen - Battle Royal vs Pop Lock (REMIX). Here is an interesting mashup that takes a slow dirty south track, and makes it an uptempo club banger. DJ Fashen took Huey’s “Pop, Lock and Drop It” track, and mashed it up with DIOYY’s “Battle Royale”. This is dope on so many levels. He even cut out the filler, and jumped straight into T-Pain’s verse. Classic.