Babu (of Dilated Peoples)
Album: The Beat Tape Vol 2
Release Date: 2/23/2010

review:
A world-famous DJ with active memberships in Dilated Peoples and Beat Junkies among his most notable accomplishments, DJ Babu has made a noteworthy evolution. The Los Angeles-based turntablist also stands as one of underground rap’s fastest-rising producers.

In 2007, DJ Babu released The Beat Tape Vol. 1, an instrumental compilation of the beatsmith’s soulful yet hard hitting compositions. It’s also been 1-year since Babu released the critically acclaimed Duck Season Vol. 3. A self produced album that boasted tracks from MCs all across the globe. At the beginning of 2010, the Dilated Junkie comes forth with the instrumental follow up, The Beat Tape Vol. 2, on Nature Sounds Records.

"There was no holding back with this album, I wanted to get the beats out no matter what. I wanted to give my fans a fresh body of music" Explains DJ Babu. "My mission with these instrumentals are to put some doubters to rest." For having 10+ years of production experience under his belt, most people know Babu as the World Renown / Champion DJ. "I want people to know my sound, all my beats come from a DJ mentality, so The Beat Tape Vol. 2 is a great outlet for me to showcase my production"

A West Coast veteran in his own right, Babu has achieved a sound that can’t be labeled by region or style. This album could be equally appreciated in the Bronx, Compton or anywhere in between. The Beat Tape Vol. 2 is a treat for all the true B-Boy’s out there and a testament to the fact that hip-hop’s golden era is alive and well and as Babu concludes the vine between the golden era and today is still deeply rooted "allot of the DJs that I looked up to became great producers, from Dr. Dre to DJ Premier to Pete Rock. In a lot of ways, I’m trying to carry that same torch, where hip-hop is still rooted within DJing and records."

Track listing

1. Intro (Produced By: Babu)
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2. I Don’t C U (Produced By: Babu)
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3. K-Dub (Produced By: Babu)
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4. 2024 (Produced By: Babu)
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5. Earthfire (Produced By: Babu)
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6. No Secret (Produced By: Babu)
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7. Sunshine Days (Produced By: Babu)
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8. Mr. Lone Lee (Produced By: Babu)
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9. Hold The Mark (Produced By: Babu)
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10. Silly (Produced By: Babu)
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11. Yacht Hop (Produced By: Babu)
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12. Forever (Produced By: Babu)
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13. Here I Am (Produced By: Babu)
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14. Nelson’s Cesar Salad (Produced By: Babu)
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15. Takeova (Produced By: Babu)
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16. Ready (Produced By: Babu)
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17. Reneg (Produced By: Babu)
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18. Canned E (Produced By: Babu)
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19. Do Not Dispute (Produced By: Babu)
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20. Gyeah (Produced By: Babu)
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21. Strive To Be A Godfather (Produced By: Babu)
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22. Ghost Romper Room (Produced By: Babu)
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23. Lil’ Juanito (Produced By: Babu)
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24. Shack Of Soul (Produced By: Babu)
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25. Dracoola (Produced By: Babu)
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26. Who Can’t Hear (Produced By: Babu)
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27. Blackfoot (Produced By: Babu)
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28. Kallen Durr (Produced By: Babu)
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29. Mortay (Produced By: Babu)
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30. Manferd (Produced By: Babu)
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31. What R U Doing (Produced By: Babu)
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32. Funkydromedary (Produced By: Babu)
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33. I Heart U For All (Produced By: Babu)
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34. Finally (Produced By: Babu)
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35. Elec Trick Sim Phonie (Produced By: Babu)
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36. Innernathional Thylyee (Produced By: Babu)
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37. Phlip The Track (Produced By: Babu)
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38. Preach B-Dub (Produced By: Babu)
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39. I’m Gonna Stay (Produced By: Babu)

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