March Madness 2017 with 83rw and DJ Digikid

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It’s here! For the last few weeks my good buddy from Canada (DJ Digikid) and I (83rw) have been working on our latest team up mix March Madness 2017. The time for release is now so be sure to check out this intense EDM mix whenever you can. Listen in the car, office, home, gym or where ever, this mix is certainly set to get your feet moving.

Starting back in 2004, DJ Digikid and I started working on a mix together entitled International Alliance. It was a fantastic mix of blends, exclusives, and other amazing hip-hop tracks. Thirteen years later International Alliance is back. This time however, not as a mix, but as a movement. International Alliance is about uniting DJs across the globe together to build an awesome collection of music for all to enjoy. DJ Digikid kicked off the new International Alliance social media sites on FacebookInstagram, Mixcloud, and Soundcloud so be sure to follow them to connect with this growing community. We’re kicking this off with March Madness so hopefully we do not disappoint.

So what’s with 83rw? 

mm2I can imagine what you’re wondering. What’s with this name 83rw? What does it even mean? Well, when I first started DJing, I called myself DJ R Dubz. It was cool for the time but as I got older I wanted something that signified that I was getting older, so I went with Dr. Williams, which is a play on my last name and initials. I am obviously no doctor and with the closure of the hip-hop podcast and website in 2009, I felt like it was time to switch things up again. So I went with something short and sweet. Hence, 83rw. So that is where that name came from. It’s my DJ name and my online handle for things outside of St. Louis Dad. It doesn’t sound as interesting when you read it out like this but I still like it… Oh well.

83RW - DJ DIGIKID - MARCH MADNESS 2017Back to the mix. March Madness features a variety of EDM styles, remixes, and artists. I was able to secure an exclusive track specifically for this mix from another Canadian buddy named DJ Krueger. Now, Krueger has been a part of my small musical circle since 2005 and since working with him is always a pleasure I reached out and asked if he was up for providing a verse or two for the mix. He happily agreed and after a few weeks of hounding him for the track he finally obliged and provided a verse set atop of Kiiara’s Gold. The track is awesome and I am also releasing it as a remix single because that’s just the type of guy I am.

With all of that out of the way, be sure to give March Madness a listen. I think you will really enjoy what DJ Digikid and I have put together. And while you are at it, grab the download for DJ Krueger’s track with Kiiara. It’s just as fantastic and is a great addition to just about any playlist. I know it’s not exactly about parenting or even specifically dad related but hey this dad has to have hobbies too and why not showcase here at St. Louis Dad. It’s okay to work on projects that do not involve your children. Maybe one day I will get my kids on the 1’s and 2’s but for now, it’s all about me. Just a note about the mixes, they do contain some language that may not be suitable for younger listeners or for a work environment, so be sure to listen in consideration of others.

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Listen to 83rw – March Madness 2017 – Download MP3

Tracklist
01-March Madness Intro
02-Major Lazer – Bubble Butt (feat. Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga & Mystic)
03-Tove Lo – Cool Girl
04-Two Feet – Go Fck Yourself
05-TroyBoi & Big Wild – Decorous
06-Ariana Grande – Side To Side (Slushii Remix)
07-BLVCK – Hypnosis
08-Getter – Wat The Frick VIP
09-GTA – 11 Little Bit of This (feat. Vince Staples)
10-Cash Cash & Digital Farm Anima – Millionaire (Alan Walker Remix)
11-Hippie Sabotage – High Enough (Halsey Flip)
12-Kid Cudi – Day ‘N’ Nite (Andrew Luce Remix)
13-Lucky Charmes – What’s Up!
14-Kiiara ft. DJ Krueger – Gold (March Madness Exclusive)
15-A Billion Robots – Crazy (Original Mix)
16-Dan D-Noy – Unbreakable (DANK Radio Edit)
17-J – Trick – Bouncin (Original Mix)
18-Victor Niglio ft. Hype Turner – Blackout
19-Mason – Exceeder (Kill The Buzz Remix)
20-Delora – Hey Mami (Original Mix)
21-Timmy Trumpet – Nightmare (Original Mix)
22-MAKJ & Lil Jon – Let’s Get F_cked Up (KURA Remix)
23-Warren G – Regulate Ft. Nate Dogg (Le Boeuf Remix)

Listen to DJ Digikid – March Madness 2017 – Download MP3

Tracklist
01. MYTHIC – Servin’ Feens
02. Kendrick Lamar vs. DJ Snake – M.A.A.D. Propaganda
03. Excision & Dion Timmer – Africa VIP
04. Yellow Claw ft. Juicy J & Lil Debbie – City On Lockdown
05. Boombox Cartel – Jefe
06. Helix – Bussa (Woogie Remix)
07. Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert – Bad and Boujee (LUCA LUSH Remix)
08. Migos – T-Shirt (Awoltalk & Filip Remix)
09. Herobust – Dirt Heater Tea (YUNGJULIAN Remix)
10. Skellism, Terror Bass & Lil Jon – In The Pit
11. A$AP Ferg ft. ScHoolboy Q – Let It Bang (MEGAMAOR Remix)
12. JOYRYDE ft. Freddie Gibbs – Damn (AWAL Bootleg)
13. Galantis – In My Head (Slushii Remix)
14. The Prodigy – Voodoo People (Karetus Remix)
15. A$AP FERG – Let It Go (Riot Ten Remix)
16. Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane – Black Beatles (BVNDS Remix)
17. Dirty Audio – Gorilla Glue
18. Excision x Space Laces – Throwin’ Elbows
19. Megalodon & Stabby – Lazer Torpedo
20. Bare & Henrix ft. Cali Ruler – Double Up
21. Formal One – Ninja Cat (Terra BLVCK Remix)

Kiiara ft DJ Krueger - Gold (Remix)

As mentioned above, here is DJ Krueger’s latest track where he is featured on Kiiara’s Gold. Be sure to grab the download because it is just waiting for you to enjoy. Like what you hear? Well expect some more mixes and what not from me as well as the rest of the International Alliance crew in the future.

Listen to Kiiara ft DJ Krueger – Gold (Remix) – Download MP3

So that’s it! Be sure to stay on the lookout for more mixes and throwbacks coming to St. Louis Dad!

Throwback Thursday – March Madness Edition

mm-coverAs I have mentioned in the past, there is a lot more to me than just my kids. One of those things is that I used to DJ back before kids. Back then it was mainly hip-hop but now-a-days I typically will mix some electronic dance music (EDM). I don’t get opportunities as often as I had in the past so when a chance comes up to do a little mixing I will take up that chance.

Earlier this year I reached out to my buddy up north in Canada and asked him if he was interested in working together on a new March Madness mix for this year. He agreed and we began work on our mixes. Along with our mixes DJ Digikid also started something that we had created years ago, but to see what it has morphed into now is incredible. I’m not gonna mention what it is until Friday’s March Madness release but it is a pretty cool idea that I hope many will enjoy.

So in preparation for the latest March Madness 2017 mix from me and DJ Digikid that will be released tomorrow, Friday (March 10th) please enjoy a throwback to 2015 with a previous March Madness mix. There is some choice language in this mix, so beware if listening at work. If you can put in some headphones and enjoy!

Abby Doodles TV – Episode 10 – Season One Finale

Well, it’s finally coming to an end. Season one at least. Back in August of 2014 my daughter and I started making a some videos. It was nothing serious and we didn’t spend a lot of time on setup or anything of that nature. I wasn’t even sure how well this would all come together. To be perfectly honest, not much has come out of any of this. We probably spent too long in between each episode to actually build a following.

So here we are, a little over two years later and we are closing out season one. When we first started this show Abby did not know how to read at all and could barely write her own name. Now she’s writing some sentences and can read at her age level so we are ready to start planning for season two. Abby and I discuss her show a lot and we have some good ideas for season two, now we just need to put the plan into action and actually film some episodes. We are hoping to start the next season this summer, so be sure to subscribe and be on the look-out for that. There is talks of a new intro and theme song, but we will have to see about all of that. For now though, enjoy season one for what it is and expect some great new things in season two!

Happy Birthday Buddy!

17157826_10210067178690725_2214050175775340225_oToday my son turns three years old. Last night I asked him whose birthday it was tomorrow and he said “mine”. It was adorable. I asked him how old he was going to be and he held up his fingers and said “three birthdays”. I asked him if he wanted a “hundred birthdays” and he gave me a stern look and said that he only has “three birthdays” and held up his fingers again.

What an adorable, loving, crazy, daredevil of a boy. He loves taking risks and doing all things boys love to do. Get dirty, be loud, jump, run, and yes, he even eats his own boogers. As much as I tell him not to he does it anyway.

Over these last three years I have watched my son grow up to be a little man. He is very polite with his pleases and thank yous. He will even be sure to thank you when it’s not exactly necessary. Playing with his sister is on the top of his favorites list, a long with LEGO, mini trains, and his “people”. Mommy and Daddy are proud of our little Stuntman Alex and we are so happy to have him in our lives. Even if he can get a little crazy with his high amounts of energy he is still our baby boy.

I can still remember the day that Alex was born. Mommy and Daddy were at the hospital very early in the morning and we didn’t get to see our baby boy until later that evening. It was a very long day that ended with this cutie making his appearance. The last three years raising you have been amazing. Alex has brought us so many great memories and we look forward to continuing making more with him.

IMG_0778Much like with my daughter, I plan on teaching this little guy all about technology and all of that good stuff. He has basically mastered the iPad and is working on learning his Nintendo DS. I also plan on starting a YouTube show with him in the near future. I think he’s old enough now for us to put together some funny clips of him being super goofy. That should be starting this summer, but we will see how things come together.

The other day we had a mini celebration over at Mamaw and Pawpaw’s house. Just a few presents, sang Happy Birthday and ate some cupcakes. It wasn’t much but Alex loved it because he was with the people that love him. He also spent the night there so they could spoil their grandson rotten. It didn’t work because he came home super sweet with no rotten bones in his body. I just really hope you have a fantastic day today buddy and I can’t wait to get home to celebrate by eating some cake, playing with some toys, and enjoying my son’s rambunctious life.

Here is a short video put together by Facebook from Alex’s mini birthday party this past Sunday.