Tag: Rhythm Scholar

Single Review by William Ruben Helms

If you’ve been been frequenting this site over the course of the last several years, you’d be extremely familiar with JOVM mainstay Rhythm Scholar. And over the years, the wildly prolific New York-based DJ, producer and remixer has developed a reputation for a continuing series of genre-mashing remixes packed with both obscure and recognizable samples in a way that’s reminiscent of Paul’s Boutique-era Beastie Boys. Last year, Rhythm Scholar released an incredible Girl Talk-like mashup of Herbie Hancock‘s “Rockit” and Michael Jackson‘s “Bad,” that the producer, DJ and remixer has dubbed “Bad Rockit” and sonically the mashup possessed a club-banging, retro-futuristic feel with a larger-than-life, I’m going to kick ass, take names and kick more ass-like swagger.

This year, Rhythm Scholar returns to his signature genre-mashing remixes — this time with a shimmering and dance floor-friendly remix of Tears For Fears‘ mega-hit “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” that also meshes “Mother’s Milk” “Memories Fade” and “Mad World” with an additional bit of funk from Locksmith while retaining elements of their beloved sound.

 

 

 

New Audio by William Ruben Helms

Over the course of this site’s history, the profile, New York-based DJ, producer and remixer Rhythm Scholar has become a JOVM mainstay artist for a series of wildly inventive remixes, which featured his signature, genre-mashing, psychedelic-leaning sound packed with a number of obscure and recognizable samples throughout.  His latest work is a Girl Talk-like mashup that mashes two 80s mega-hits — Herbie Hancock‘s “Rockit” and Michael Jackson‘s “Bad,” that the producer, DJ and remixer has dubbed “Bad Rockit” which interestingly enough possesses a retro-futuristic and club banging feel and a larger-than-life, kick ass and name-taking swagger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single Review by William Ruben Helms

New Audio: Rhythm Scholar’s 70s Jazz and Funk Reworking of Audio Two’s Classic “Top Billin'”

Although “Top Billin’” relegated Brooklyn-based duo Audio Two to one-hit wonder status, the song has managed to be one of hip-hop’s most beloved. most important, most sampled songs as a number of artists across both […]

Single Review by William Ruben Helms

New Audio: Check Out Rhythm Scholar’s Inventive, Genre-Spanning Remix of Blondie’s “Rapture”

More than enough ink has been spilled about Blondie and their impressive streak of hits during the late 70s and early 80s, including “Rapture,” which is  one of their most familiar, most covered, most sampled […]

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New Audio: Rhythm Scholar’s Psychedelic and Funky Take on De La Soul’s “Breakadawn.”

If you’ve come of age during hip-hop’s golden era, De La Soul holds a rather important position to you, as they released some of that period’s best and most memorable material.  Now, if you were […]

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As a child of the 80s, I have a particular fondness for the hip-hop of that period. I can remember the countless hours spent watching Yo! MTV Raps wishing I could one day be as […]

Uncategorized by William Ruben Helms

If you follow this blog often, you’ll know that a few weeks ago I heard from a producer and DJ by the name of Rhythm Scholar, who released a slick  disco/funk inspired remix of ABC’s “When […]

Uncategorized by William Ruben Helms

I recently received an email from the extremely prolific producer and DJ Rhythm Scholar. His latest remix is a slick, disco/funk inspired remix of ABC’s “When Smokey Sings” that manages to retain the original song’s […]