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!

March Madness in St. Louis

stlncaaSunday night’s NCAA March Madness games in St. Louis were awesome. Syracuse played a great game and it’s great to see them heading to the sweet sixteen, but the talk of Sunday night is the Wisconsin / Xavier game. To my disappointment the X-Men didn’t come through with a win but I can say that it basically came down to the wire to determine a winner in that match.

Dove Men+Care with Jim Calhoun and Kevin Ollie are celebrating bonds of real strength and sent me two tickets and a gift card to the session 3 games on Sunday. The idea behind sending me the tickets is that two thirds of men bond over sports and that having those bonds are important for me as a man.

To be honest, I’m not a part of that two thirds. I am a part of the other third. My sport of choice is baseball, and my favorite team are the Cardinals, and that’s about the only part of baseball I care about. NCAA and other leagues are cool, and I really enjoy going to games. I may not know all of the players but I know the teams and have a pretty good idea of what’s going on.

orange-ncaaI struggled to find someone to go with me to this event. When I first heard about the opportunity to go to the games I immediately hit up my best friend to see if he wanted to go. He said he would love to but couldn’t. That’s okay I thought I will ask my brother, but I hit another brick in the wall with a prior commitment.

A few more no-go’s later I thought long and hard about this. I figured out that I was looking for a guy to go with me because of this whole two thirds thing that while trying to think of a buddy to go with I didn’t even realize that my other best friend was sitting right next to me and would drop everything to go with me.

IMG_3874I had it stuck in my head that this whole campaign thing was about connecting with another dude. It’s not. It’s about connecting with someone. Yeah I don’t fit in the two thirds, but there is still a third left of people that bond with someone, or no one… For me that person is my wife. I talk with her about everything, the Cardinals, comic books, my problems, my goals, the kids, and more. She does the same and we bounce ideas off each and communicate. It is most definitely a bond of real strength. She’s my best friend that happens to be my wife and I could not have asked for anyone else to be with me Sunday night when Wisconsin beat the buzzer.

Except Bill Murray, it would have been great to go with him. Well… At least up until the end. I wanted the Xavier to win as well, but still couldn’t believe what was transpiring those last seconds.

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March Madness Toddler Style

It is a happy talent to know how to play

nerfdudeperfectshotMarch Madness is upon us and we have gotten into the spirit here in the St. Louis Dad household. Recently, Hasbro sent over some goodies and included was an awesome Nerf Dude Perfect PerfectShot basketball set. This isn’t just your regular bedroom door hoop, this particular hoop can be hung just about everywhere. Along with your standard door hanger it also comes with this flexible hanger that can wrap around so many things. This helps when your kid is under 3 foot and can’t really throw the ball as high as the top of the door. Not only can it be used indoors, but outdoors as well. With spring time coming into the St. Louis area the PerfectShot hoop is perfect to take outside with you to try out some serious trick shots.

IMG_3475I tried an over the house to the back yard to the hoop trick but completely missed and almost lost the ball so I think I will be taking it a little easier with the tricks and leave the wild and crazy shots to the kids. You will see a lot of dunking during the NCAA tournament. Here with the Nerf hoop is no different, except with our hoop there’s less of a chance of serious injury. The PerfectShot’s hoop can disconnect from the backboard if things get a little too wild and can easily snap back in place. This is handy if you need to settle the kids down by taking down the hoop portion but not the entire back board.

Abby and Alex are loving all of the hype around March Madness and having the Nerf hoop helps keep some of that energy contained. Even mom will get in on the action and try out some trick shots. The entire family can get involved and #PlayLikeHasbro with the Nerf Dude Perfect PerfectShot.

Think about the added opportunity where you can teach your kids how to spell words like “horse”, “pig”, “play”, or another word of your choice while playing with this great basketball hoop. If you are not familiar with the game, the rules are simple. Someone starts and does a trick shot, if you make the trick shot then the next person has to do the same trick shot. If they miss they get a letter from the chosen word. Whoever spells the word has to sit out until there is one player remaining.

Do you have any trick shots to share? Comment below!

Hasbro provided St. Louis Dad with these products as compensation in exchange for an honest review. Please visit Hasbro.com for more toys and other games!

Gearing up for some March Madness with the Nerf Dude Perfectshot Hoops! #playlikehasbro #nerf #hasbro #toys

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