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Friday, October 9, 2020

Da Odd Couple Drop Star-Studded Single ‘Sinphony’

Legendary turntablists DJ Rob Swift and Mista Sinista, also known as Da Odd Couple, have dropped their latest single “Sinphony.” Produced by Eitan Noyze, the track from two of the X-Executioners also features cameos from an impressive legion of fellow iconic spinners — Kid Capri, DJ Q-Bert, DJ Ace, and DJ Total Eclipse. The track is from Da Odd Couple’s forthcoming album.

Executive produced by Sinista and Dr. Butcher, Swift notes that “whether you’re an O.G. Bronx DJ legend, skratcher from the west coast, ‘beat juggler’ from the east or a cop who DJs, we can share the same stage and all collaborate together with one intention, cuttin’ sh*t up!”

The track is heavily based around a sample from The Juice Crew’s legendary 1988-released single “The Symphony.” The idea of a heavy-hitting lineup of DJs on Swift’s posse cut is similar to the 32-year old track being produced by Marley Marl and featuring Juice Crew members Masta Ace, Kool G Rap, Craig G, and Big Daddy Kane.

Listen to Da Odd Couple’s “Sinphony” above and download or stream it on all major platforms.

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Monday, April 20, 2020

DJ Rob Swift and Dilly Release ‘Stay Home Stay Stoned’ Mix

In both the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and April 20th’s honor, DJ Rob Swift and Dilly have released a new mix entitled, “Stay Home Stay Stoned.” Nearly two dozen tracks of iconic cannabis content are included in this relaxing, half-hour ode.

In regards, Swift says via email, “Although I don’t personally toke, I support legalizing marijuana so stoners can smoke. Next up on our #dilbert mixtape series, my girlfriend Dilly and I are dropping “Stay Home Stay Stoned”. Our 420 soundtrack for all you stoners out there. ”

TRACKLIST

1. Intro
2. Mary Jane Girls – All Night Long
3. Leikeli47 – Girl Blunt
4. Cypress Hill – Stoned Is The Way Of The Walk
5. Kool & The Gang – Funky Stuff
6. Cannabis Interlude 1
7. The Beatnuts – Psycho Dwarf
8. Harlem Underground Band – Smokin’ Cheeba Cheeba
9. Junior Parker – Taxman
10. Cypress Hill- I Wanna Get High
11. Cannabis Interlude 2
12. David Axelrod – A Divine Image
13. Cannabis Interlude 3
14. Mount Rushmore – Toe Jam
15. Cannabis Interlude 4
16. Method Man & Redman – How High
17. Musical Youth – Pass The Dutchie
18. Faze-O – Riding High
19. Love Unlimited Orchestra – Strange Games and Things
20. Rick James – Mary Jane
21. Cannabis Interlude 5
22. Ike’s Mood

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Listen to Dilly & Rob Swift’s ‘Love Knows No Bounds’ Valentine’s Day Mix

Love Knows No Bounds

Love Knows No Bounds
Love Knows No Bounds. (Source: Rob Swift)

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, renowned turntablist Rob Swift and his lady, NYC-based DJ Dilly, have curated a 30-minute mix called “Love Knows No Bounds.” The mix features hip-hop as well as funky and soulful love songs.

Introducing the Valentine’s inspired mix, Rob Swift says, “The DJ couple that plays together stays together and with Valentine’s Day’s celebration upon us, what better way to show how much your loved one means to you than through music.”

Stream “Love Knows No Bounds” below and check out Rob Swift’s recent performance with Mista Sinista on the MikiDz Show here.

Tracklist:

1. The Isley Brothers – I Turned you On
2. Tammi Lynn – Light My Fire
3. A Tribe Called Quest – Electric Relaxation
4. Rose Royce – Born To Love You
5. Freddie Scott – You Got What I Need
6. Dennis Coffey – Whole Lot Of Love
7. The Turtles – You Showed Me
8. The 5th Dimension – Together Let’s Find Love
9. Aretha Franklin – One Step Ahead
10. Mos Def – Ms. Fat Booty
11. Linda Clifford – Never Gonna Stop
12. Ramp – Daylight
13. A Tribe Called Quest – Bonita Applebum
14. Gap Mangione – Diana In The Autumn Wind
15. Slum Village – Fall In Love
16. Towa Tei – Technova (La em Copacabana)
17. A Tribe Called Quest – Find A Way

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Watch Da Odd Couple’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Set


Da Odd Couple perform on the “MikiDz Show”

Renowned turntablists Rob Swift and Mista Sinista, also known as Da Odd Couple, threw down an energetic four-deck set on the MikiDz Show on Monday. They flexed their skills in a set full of classic east coast hip-hop.

The DJs started out in the battle scene in the early ’90s as members of the X-Men (later known as the X-Ecutioners). Swift and Sinista reunited after 17 years to keep the art of turntablism alive through their live performances and a self-tited EP released on A-Trak‘s Fool’s Gold label.

Watch their set and interview below. An audio-only version is also available via Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, and Spotify.


Da Odd Couple with MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell


Da Odd Couple with the audience

The MikiDz Show is hosted by MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone, and includes an opening set from DJ Rell.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Da Odd Couple to Perform on DJcity’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Live Stream

Legendary turntablists Rob Swift and Mista Sinista, also known as Da Odd Couple, will perform on DJcityTV’s MikiDz Show live stream on Monday, February 10.

Swift and Sinista were original members of the New York City-based DJ crew The X-Ecutioners. The group was a defining force in the 1990s DJ battle scene. They also released a number of albums combining turntablism and production. They have DJed for and collaborated with artists such as Common, Fat Joe, JAY-Z, Linkin Park, and more.

The MikiDz Show is hosted by MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone. Watch it at 7 p.m. PT on DJcity’s website.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Watch Rob Swift’s Routine for Hot 97’s ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

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Legendary turntablist DJ Rob Swift is the latest guest to be featured on Funkmaster Flex’s “5 Minutes of Funk” segment for Hot 97.

The former X-Ecutioners member threw down an extended, DMC-style set, using original vinyl for part of it.

Swift currently serves as a music consultant and scene choreographer for VH1’s drama series, The Breaks. He’s also a DJ instructor at The New School for Liberal Arts in New York City.

Watch the video above.

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