Mixtape

Thank you for visiting my website - one of my goals in 2009 was to launch a monthly mixtape series for my friends, to improve my craft, to share my music with others and to get my name out there. The links below are provided for your convenient download - to Save the MP3, right-click on the red link and “save-as”.

December 2011 Mixtape Update

Thank you to the EDM Madness Community for letting me take part in their weekly podcast series. I decided to switch things up a little for this month’s mix with melodic and euphoric Trance tunes, inspired from my Burning Man experience, which encapsulates my feelings of self-discovery, wonder and euphoria.

Download December 2011’s mixtape “EDM Madness Podcast - Week 4 (Burning Man Tribute)” here

October 2011 Mixtape Update

I know I’ve been lagging — a few of you have been asking me for an update on another EDM Mix, so here it is. Enjoy the listen and thanks for supporting!

111023 - DJ Iron Chef - October 2011 EDM Mix by DJIronChef

Download October 2011’s mixtape “October 2011 EDM Mix” here (to save the mp3, right-click on the link and “save-as”)

Also, stay tuned for my Burning Man Tribute Mix, a compilation of euphoric and balearic trance coming out in December this year. I’ve also provided a downloadable tracklist on an excel sheet for your reference.

June 2011 Mixtape Update

In the spirit of Electric Daisy Carnival, taking place this weekend in Las Vegas (June 24-25), I’ve just released my 1st Electronic Dance mixtape. Enjoy and please comment. Man, mixing electronic music is hard, although the bpm’s are relatively the same, the beat-matching has to be spot-on for longer mix-overlays. Also, instead of the fast-paced 8-bar hip-hop transitions, you really have to be patient with your up-faders, making sure that the volume doesn’t cut in or out too soon on fade-ins and fade-outs (definitely struggled there). Also, the timing of mix-in is not as cut-and-dry as hip-hop, i.e., chorus over intro - I found that sometimes, the best place to drop the next song, might not necessarily be the heavy bass drop, after the buildup. I know the mix is not perfect, I’ve definitely made some boo-boos, but this was all done in good-fun (live recording done in 1-shot, with 2-turntables, without any edits or software).

EDC 2011 Promo Mix Vol. 1 by Dj Iron Chef on Mixcloud

Download June’s mixtape “EDC Mixtape” here (to save the mp3, right-click on the link and “save-as”)

February 2010 Mixtape Update

10 songs in 5 minutes - enjoy!

Download February’s mixtape “5 Minute Sampler” here (to save the mp3, right-click on the link and “save-as”)

5 Minute Sampler by DJIronChef

January 2010 Mixtape Update

It’s been nearly 10 months since I released my last mixtape, and over half a year since I performed live, and I’ve been itching to start dj’ing live again. Checkout the just released mixtape.

Download January’s mixtape “Return of the Chef” here (to save the mp3, right-click on the link and “save-as”)

01 Return of the Chef by DJIronChef

March 2009 Mixtape Update

DJ Shao Long Bao: Shao Long Bao continues to impress with her debut followup, “Electro Funk Mix”, bass-shattering beats that will get you shakin your booty and waving your hands like there’s no tomorrow. Download “Electro Funk Mix”
DJ Q: You won’t want to miss out Q’s skillfully-interwoven R&B Flashback, a collection of your favorite sappy songs from junior high and high school, Rhythm & Blues beats that will leave you reminiscing and crying for more. Download DJ Q’s “R&B Rewind”

March’s mixtape consists of our favorite hip hop crowd pleasers, along with a few newly released tracks.

Download March’s mixtape, “Missing Hip Hop” here (to save the mp3, right-click on the link and “save-as”)

February 2009 Mixtape Update

Featuring special guests and up-and-coming Dj’s in Hong Kong, DJ Shao Long Bao and DJ Q.

DJ Shao Long Bao a little-known, but soon-to-be rising star in Hong Kong, this Female DJ can most definitely rock the dance floor with her sick electro-hip-hop beats. Support her by Downloading DJ Shao Long Bao’s debut mixtape here.
DJ Q’s mixing is as smooth and suave as it gets. Known for his eclectic taste in music, DJ Q has a lot of surprises up his sleeve, so stay tuned for his upcoming tunes. Download DJ Q’s entertaining and amusing debut mixtape here.

For February’s mixtape, I decided to do a little mish-mash with Old-School, Disco-Dance and Party Rock. Enjoy!

Download February’s mixtape here (to save the mp3, right-click on the link and “save-as”)

January 2009 Mixtape

My first mixtape of the series — totally rough, uncut and unedited, there are definitely mistakes throughout, but I just wanted to get this out there and get the ball rolling. I’d love to get your feedback and comments on what you thought, as well as what you would like to hear next month.

Download January’s mixtape here (to save the mp3, right-click on the link and “save-as”)

Share and Enjoy:

22Commentshttp://www.djironchef.com/mixtape/Mixtape2009-02-01+21%3A34%3A20admin to “Mixtape”

mixtape designs on November 30th, 1999 12:00 am

hey Iron Chef, that first 5 min sampler is tight ! The one in Jan you have posted at the top of the page. Shit sounds good. How many mixtapes U got out right now?
DJIronChef on November 30th, 1999 12:00 am

@mixtape designs - yo, thanks for the compliments, appreciate the suppport
DJ_Em_Be on November 30th, 1999 12:00 am

Hey man, I like your setup man very professional. Did you make the website too? How did you get google to show your links so organized. keep on the mixtapes man great stuff
rose677 on November 30th, 1999 12:00 am

love it
admin on February 3rd, 2009 11:39 am

Leave your feedback of January’s mixtape here
rojer on February 13th, 2009 1:11 pm

Good stuff iron chef =)
Maymie on February 16th, 2009 9:47 pm

i'm sad I can't be at the club when u throw down! this is pretty cool
James H. on February 17th, 2009 2:42 am

Good Site! Keep up your great work!
c.mun on February 17th, 2009 7:29 am

enjoying it now, thanks for sharing
DJ Iron Chef on February 17th, 2009 2:41 pm

Thanks for everyone that left comments on January's mixtape, here's a sampling of what others said about it on my Facebook wall or e-mail:

Yvonne Chan wrote at 8:48am
love the mix! can't wait for next one! =) keep up the awesome work

Lin Cai wrote at 3:50pm
hey jason!!! yeah it was good to see you in HK :0) yay you remembered about the mix we were talking about…i love it!!! finally i can listen to some good music!!! keep up the good work!!!

Danny Wu wrote at 9:47am
hey jason sick mixtape its realli hot!

Rory Chin at 7:29am February 4
serious mix…I'll look out for your monthly updates. you using straight up mixing software or recording a real spinning session?

Andrea Renney
Coo old skool

Jordan Yeh
you can incorporate some cooking phrases or terms into the mix too like iono, "Fresh" Just like random food phrases throughout the mix. Did you have your friend say "DJ Iron Chef" all cool yet?

James Weng
this is perfect! your mixtape is soooOoOoOoOo good! i love it…but wayy too long. I feel like you've exhausted all of hip hop…haha but keep at it. im going to burn this and play it in my car. i think for feb…u need to do an old school remix to those cheesy r&b songs we grew up with and loved….in honor of vday.

Michael Yau
nice jason!! poker face! i can play this at our house party for my birthday! dang jas, the your mix is really good. i love your transitions! you guys should all listen to it. good music!
Yung on February 18th, 2009 6:13 am

Hey Jason!! Awesome mixtape! I love it! Can't wait for your next one!
DJ Iron Chef on February 21st, 2009 4:09 pm

thanks for listening, glad you enjoyed it!
Florence on February 22nd, 2009 8:35 am

Hi Gege! Great mixtape! I'm not exaggerating, I really enjoyed it a lot! It has elements of old-school, hip-hop, house, current tunes, dance pop, underground etc.! It has very smooth transitions, catchy, beat-popping, can't-stop-dancing mixes! If I ever get around to working out, this would definitely be my go-to mixtape! I honestly can't wait for the February mixes! =o) P.S. Requests: Well you know I'm a Britney and Pussycat Dolls fan so anything from them would be great for future mixes! Thanks for putting this tape out there Gege~fabulous work!