There is a long history of ironic, white covers of popular hip-hop and R&B tracks — from Dynamite Hack singing “Boyz in the Hood” in golf sweaters and flip flops, to Little Boots’ recent melancholic cover of Kid Cudi’s “Day N Nite.” In general, these attempts range from the retarded to the horribly offensive — with the rare creative or interesting recreation emerging here and there.

The new Fool’s Gold-repped artist Telephoned has recently joined membership into this group and whether they are one of the rare, successful entries into the sub-genre, I will let you be the judge. One thing I can say for Telephoned is that its members are talented. The group is a collaboration between DJ/Producer Sammy Bananas and DJ/Singer Maggie Horn. Bananas has put out a number of solid dance tracks in the past two years, including a pretty wicked remix of Passion Pit’s “The Reeling.”

(mp3s after the jump)

The duo will appear this Wednesday at Harlot, for MW004 presented by Hacksaw Entertainment. There will be a hosted bar from 7-10 and entry is free as long as you RSVP here.

Friends of The Projects Shane King (Hacksaw Ent) and White Girl Lust (Solid Bump) will provide support. This should definitely be a quality hump day party.

Here’s a sample. Enjoy:

Telephoned – Turn My Swag On (feat. Teli of Ninjasonik)

Kid Sister – Daydreaming (Telephoned remix)

– White Mike

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This week marks the debut performance of international superstar DJ Erol Alkan. If you’ve never heard of the guy, I’m not sure what to tell you. For the past ten-plus years, Alkan has been steadily churning out dancefloor bangers, remixing the likes of Justice, Interpol, Mylo, Bloc Party, The Chemical Brothers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Klaxons, Franz Ferdinand, et al, and playing festivals around the globe. Named Mixmag’s “DJ of the Year” in 2006, Alkan has recently begun releasing his first original singles, including his collab with Boys Noize (mp3 below).

It’s kind of unbelievable that he has never played here, but the pieces all seem to be in place for this to be a perfect debut night. The performance will be at Vessel, with one of the City’s best sound systems and support will be provided by some of the City’s best DJs, in Shane King (Hacksaw), White Girl Lust (Solid Bump) and birthday boy Sleazemore (Lights Down Low).

Advance tix are $10 and can be purchased here.

Enjoy:

Erol Alkan and Boys Noize – Avalanche

The Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Erol Alkan remix)

– White Mike

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Direct D/L from The Rub website
(tracklist after the jump)

Tracklist:

Nadastrom – Ghetto Pass (Pimp Jackson Nadastrom Edit)
Tom Stephan – Turn That Shit Up (Diplo Remix)
Brodinski & Mumdance – Eurostarr (Nic Sarno Remix)
Boris Dlugosch – Bangkok
Paserock – Nights (Nadastrom Remix)
Steve Starks – Lydia
Cabin Fever – Don’t You Know
DJ Madskillz – Surface
Art Vs Science – Parlez-Vous Francais (Nadastrom Remix)
DJ Gregory & Gregor Salto – Con Alegria (Solo More Cowbell Remix)
Daneil Haaksman – Pabum Coco (Sharkslayer Remix)
Hi-Jack – Keep it Real (Oliver $ Remix)
Format B – Hot Rod
Mescal Kid – Do You Want It
Anton Pieete, Paul Ritch – The Opera
Deep Groove – Spike (Mark Broom Remix)
Dustin Zahn – Stranger To Stability (Len Faki Remix)
Claude Von Stroke – Vocal Chords
Kid Cudi Ft. Kanye West & Common – Make Her Say (Nadastrom 88 Dub)

Honorable mention:

Super 7 Volume 3

Jayceeoh continues his solid team mix series with the third installment of Super 7. This 70-minute mix includes Team Canada, DJ Spryte, Risk One, DJ Scene, DJ M.O.S. and DJ Klutch.

DJ B. Cause – Playin’ Kinda Ruff: The Troutman Legacy

San Francisco’s own DJ B. Cause has put together a groove-laden tribute to the master of the talk box, Roger Troutman (sorry Peter Frampton). Perfect for driving or sexing your special lady friend.

– White Mike

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Friends are always surprised when I tell them that hip-hop actually began in Minnesota. And even more surprised when I tell that that’s not true and I just made it up. One man very familiar with hip-hop’s alleged birthplace is Land O’ Lakes resident, Mike the 2600 King.

Coming off the success of the first two Do It To It records, Mike just released his first solo EP “Ready to Rock” this month and its packed with banging funk jams. You can buy the digi-EP here.

Mike will also be returning to The City January 9th to play Triple Crown alongside Jinder and The Projects resident and Hacksaw founder Shane King. More info on that show is available over at Hacksaw.

Mike the 2600 King – Rumble

Mike the 2600 King – Hold Up, I’m Comin

– White Mike

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Saturday was a blur of rave bears, confetti and creepy photographers all harmoniously grooving to the same wicked beats from Sleazemore, Morale, Nisus, Shane King, Swayzee, Eric Sharp and the one and only Groove Armada! For those lucky enough to get on the float, the party was non stop. For those in the crowd, the slamming bodies and screaming fans only intensified once the epic gold scissor lift began to tower up, up and away.

Once Civic Center died down, the party moved to Mezzanine, where Solid Gold Jacuzzi teamed up with Om Records to produce one of the most memorable LovEvolution after party’s. Tired faces dripping gold got their second wind and danced like there was no tomorrow with DJ after DJ playing the best electro in the city. With acts like Trackademicks, Amp Live, DJ Heather and LA Riots, it was a proud day for Electronic Music in San Francisco.

With a turnout of about 80,000 people, LovEvolution was an epic success, and Solid Gold Jacuzzi made it’s mark. Check out theProjects gallery for photos and videos of the event, and be sure to check back, we’ve got lots more to come!

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and a Secret Final Championship Round!!! Bartenders from San Francisco’s top Bars and Clubs will be standing by to cheer, boo and bet for the competitors.

San Francisco DJ’s Shane King, Swayzee and Eric Sharp will be throwing down some epic beats along with performances by Flo-ology Dance & amazing Cirque Madness. Our friends at San FranPsycho will be on the scene, live screen printing awesome T shirts for the event.

Last but not least, theProjects will be in attendance, shooting the event with live visuals. Come by and say hi!

All this and more, tomorrow at Ruby Skye, 420 Mason St, San Francisco. Free with RSVP at www.going.com/fernetbbo

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It’s been a busy week in preparation for the 2009 LovEvolution (previously LoveFest.) Solid Gold Jacuzzi is ramping up for an amazing float full of epic music and epic surprises. In addition to the gold madness at Civic Center, Solid Gold Jacuzzi is also teaming up with Om Records for an afterparty at Mezzanine! This party is not to be missed! The lineup includes Trackademicks, LA Riots, Amp Live, DJ Heather, K Flay, Shane King, Eric Sharp, Nisus, Morale, Swayzee, Sleazemore, DJ Fluid and Alvaro Velilla! CRAZY! Prepare yourself and bring on the Gold!

The Solid Gold JaCREWzzi and theProjects have poured blood sweat and tears into an amazingly, viral ball of gold video madness! You might want to sit down:

So please join us next Saturday, October 3rd at Civic Center on the Gold Jacuzzi float at LovEvolution, and the GoldPlay afterparty at Mezzanine, and be sure to RSVP Here!

Can’t wait…it’s gonna be gold!

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If you were at the Solid Gold Party, a fundraiser for the 2009 Lovefest float, you witnessed the choas and calamity that ensued. With an incredible DJ lineup featuring Cocheze, Nisus, Sleazemore, Rchrd Oh!?, Shane King, Morale, Eric Sharp, and LA’s Heist DJ’s, the jams were booming all night.

San Franpsycho came out and did some live screen printing and of course, there was the Jacuzzi nestled in its gold throne, bubbling with soothingly warm water all night.

Plus, everybody was painted gold. Pretty much one of the most memorable parties in San Francisco. Stay tuned for whats coming next for Solid Gold, you won’t want to miss it! www.solidgoldjacuzzi.com

Video by miss carmen

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