illRoots ‘Blackout 2′ Remix Contest Update

So we got an incredible turnout to this contest and have narrowed it down to 25 finalists, in no particular order. A winner will not be chosen today, but will be chosen very soon. The winner will be chosen by Buckwild still and this is just the Top 25 submissions that were received. Since we won’t be choosing a winner today I personally uploaded all 25 remixes so that you, the people, could make a decision on who you personally like. Please do not get this twisted as we are not asking you to vote on the producer. This is mainly for the producers to know who made it to the Top 25. Stayed Tuned as we will announce the winner in the coming days.


1. VohnBeatz
2. Remot
3. Ricardo Cabes
4. Midiots
5. Elias
6. DJ Workerman
7. THoR
8. Quincey Tones
9. Cookin’ Soul
10. Yuto Nagayama
11. Owen Chaim
12. Apple Juice Kid
13. Bluebird Handwriting
14. 12e LEGO BLACK
15. S.T.T.R.E.S.S.
16. L-PRECISE
17. N-Jin
18. Theory Hazit
19. DJ Dezo
20. Roads-Art
21. Donny Knots
22. Vik Vega
23. Isbjerg
24. Carl M. Cartagena
25. DJ Snips

[Click on the name of the producer to hear their remix.]

100 Responses to “illRoots ‘Blackout 2′ Remix Contest Update”

  1. Blubrdhndwrtng Says:

    word is bond!

  2. Blubrdhndwrtng Says:

    “so that you, the people, could make a decision on who you like”

    Doesn’t that seem like it would become a bit of a popularity contest?

  3. Dmack Says:

    so far i go with roads-ar

  4. BobOBob Says:

    Wow is Buck is responsible for picking these, that dude needs a smack in the ears. More than half of these suck large animal cock. What a let down…

    This contest = Fail

  5. Hallway Jay Says:

    Naw not a popularity contest because Buck is still judging it. We had over 280 entries and we narrowed it down. I figured it right that at the very least people could see the final 25.

  6. BobOBob Says:

    if that is. if he is..

  7. Blubrdhndwrtng Says:

    sorry for my bandmate being a silly goose

  8. Beasley Says:

    @Blubrdhndwrtng

    I’m pretty sure what we say in the comments isn’t going to affect their decision.

  9. Beasley Says:

    Thanks for putting all those up!

  10. FlyWhisperer Says:

    L-Precise all the way!!

  11. Jonb Says:

    Some of that list is dope and some seems peculiarly wack. I go Cookin’ Soul, which is the first i heard anyway. Has any heard the Boassaurus remix at their myspace? The fact that that isn’t on here is kind of strange considering this list as a whole. Don’t sleep on that one if you all missed it, did you hear it hallway jay?

  12. snyd3 Says:

    I mean i just listened to a bunch of these…

    Alot of them just sound like some basic “i played around with fruity loops” beats so you could definitely seperate the weak from the obsolete to quote biggie…

    I think Cookin’ Soul’s was definitely one of the best…i also did like Blue Bird Handwritings…using the rocky thing ha

  13. snyd3 Says:

    Cookin souls prob got it…

    I mean the original is really hard to top tho…that grimy beat was ill with the track so its hard to even compare the remixes to the original

  14. Goddamnbawse Says:

    Yo are yall serious mane? No wonder why nobody real fucks with red and mef anymore… atleast have the balls to listen to every track and decide for yourselves. Every time you cant solve a problem, you ganna let the fans decide?

    Look at the album sales foo… blackout 2 went double woo…D!

    When you need some steroid beats for your wack lyrics and hooks, get at me

    -Don’t get it twisted, i’m not hatin… keepin it real, and somewhere down the road, yall got fake as shitt mane.

  15. numonics Says:

    remot…..

    definitely

  16. sindy lu-hu Says:

    dj workerman, no contest

  17. Blubrdhndwrtng Says:

    this goddamnbawse guy is a real character

  18. Hallway Jay Says:

    Wow, see the chatbox is the worst…now i got people impersonating me…..lol….back to work…hahah…some people and their lives..

  19. yaowming Says:

    I liked a few but gotta go with Quincey Tones for something different

  20. Goddamnbawse Says:

    Yes, which is something you lack.
    But its okay though, you know how the old sayin goes :”real recognize real, thats why i dont look familiar to your fake-ass kind.
    Do you Speak your mind, or do you like being confined?

  21. DJ Workerman Says:

    Happy 2 b in the top 25 with some other real good remixes, thanks illroots for the opportunity. DJ Workerman, CTMA Ent.

  22. Blubrdhndwrtng Says:

    keep it easy Goddamnbawse, the competition is still being judged by buck. if you read the first couple of comments you’d know that.

  23. Confidence Says:

    what a joke, you call this hip hop, half of these tracks are weak as hell. you’re putting beats over two legends in the game who have rapped over some of the best beats ever and yall putting this garbage over it, get out the game and stop polluting it…

  24. Roads-Art Says:

    Whew I made top 25 word, If i couldnt choose my own i woul go wit Cooking Soul, Thanks For the opportunity To ill Roots BIG UP

  25. Goddamnbawse Says:

    Yeah but most the top 25 is some simple high school fruityloops work.. comon mane im just pissed this is what people determine as good music. I can’t front on cookin soul, or quincy, but the rest….. comon…. seriously? haha

  26. Goddamnbawse Says:

    edit: I hope buck isn’t choosing the best outta this so called “top 25″

  27. Blubrdhndwrtng Says:

    can i hear a beat of yours? a myspace?

  28. tron Says:

    I liked yours Blubrd. There are definitely some dope ones up there and some that aren’t my thing. To each his own. Peep ours and tell us what you think. http://www.myspace.com/bossasaurus

  29. Goddamnbawse Says:

    I already emailed mine. If it wasn’t chosen then so be it.. Imma still get my grind on regardless.

  30. Blubrdhndwrtng Says:

    oh i see now
    someones butthurt

  31. Va0451 Says:

    Ehh I guess I didn’t make it.. 12:04 was my sending time.. Damn Cavs Game.. lol.. peace

  32. Goddamnbawse Says:

    haha… i take it you can’t read. Its cool brah, jus dont quick your day job.

  33. Blubrdhndwrtng Says:

    ill try not to quick high school any time soon
    im no quicker
    no sir

  34. Goddamnbawse Says:

    internet thug lookin ass boy, learn your role. stick to hatin becuase its all your good at

  35. SHP Says:

    fuck it, you can’t hate on this.
    http://www.roomp3.com/mp3-3743-Bawse-Dangerousmcrmx.html

    dont even wanna hear a response, just listen and respect, mon

    -One Love

  36. Blubrdhndwrtng Says:

    quick it, you’re hurting my feelings!

  37. SHP Says:

    I am not the dude whos been acting up, I’m the real Bawse,
    and to you imitation bawse dude, you best check your self .

  38. Blatantly_a_gangster Says:

    F’real mane, dis kid be jockin on dem hatorade
    all he’s good at
    preach brah.
    keep yo swagga up brah.
    rap music?

  39. Blatantly_a_gangster Says:

    Yeah mane, your hating.
    Stop it before me and my gang of rough-em-ups make you stop, via brute force, needless to say.
    Rap music?

  40. Blatantly_a_gangster Says:

    Forreal mane, quitchya hatin brah.
    Stop it, before me and my band of rough-em-ups make you stop, via brute force, or something of that calibur. I wear white nikes, and i don’t pay much attention whether the laces are tied much at all, and you better believe i don’t iron my clothing!
    Rap music.

  41. Blatantly_a_gangster Says:

    Foreal brah, quitchya hatin mane. Stop, or else me and my band of rough-em-ups will make you, via brute force, or something of that calibur. I wear white nikes, and don’t you think for a second i care too much at all whether the laces are tied or not. Did i mention i RARELY iron my clothing! Rap music?

  42. mikewaxx Says:

    ya’ll just need to shut ap.

  43. SHP Says:

    http://www.roomp3.com/mp3-3743-Bawse-Dangerousmcrmx.html

    The real dangerous rmx

  44. Constrobuz Says:

    all yall gay

  45. SHP Says:

    directed at constrobuz:

    is that a Freudian slip? seems to me like you have some sex. orientation issues.. seek therapy immediately, or kill yourself foo

  46. SHP Says:

    The real fuckin rmx. Dont get it twisted.Get wit it, and stop bullshittin

    http://www.roomp3.com/mp3-3743-Bawse-Dangerousmcrmx.html

  47. prophecy Says:

    im not saying im the best producer in the world, but please, some body peep my remix at http://www.myspace.com/prophecybeatz and tell me why I didnt at least make top 25…contest is str8 wackness. no offense, but damn.

  48. Izzle Says:

    Remot is working with it on this remix

  49. Thomas Says:

    Props to Remot, S.T.T.R.E.S.S. (aka Street Team), and Isbjerg. These men have a strong connection with http://www.kevinnottingham.com

    Congrats to all finalist, but HAVE to shout out fam.

  50. yugecin Says:

    REMOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  51. yugecin Says:

    REMOT!!!!!!!!!!

  52. KD Says:

    oh shit, Remot, what up…..that’s nice….very nice

  53. Leev Says:

    I’ll have to go with MIDIOTS. Their remix is definetly the one that moulds better over the aggresivity of the voice and lyrics. MIDIOTS!

  54. Egon Says:

    I hate to sound like a whiner, but I would really like some clarity on who and by what criteria many of these selections were made. I really don’t want to hate on anybody, I just want to know what judges are looking for in the future and what elements of my production need work. Other producers (top 25 or not) if you wanna weigh in please listen to my remix and tell me what could have been done better. You can comment back here or hit me at :
    bossasaurus@gmail.com

    You can check our remix at:
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/605247057ff9ec2d/
    http://www.box.net/shared/sxtmuptut8
    or
    http://myspace.com/bossasaurus

    Thanks for reading. Please help resolve my confusion.

    Egon Brainparts of Bossasaurus

  55. AspeQt Says:

    i took a “L” in this contest. but it shows me that i need to step my game up musically….one love!!!

  56. DaveTee Says:

    A lot of terrible cookie cutter shite here – that said, nice one for not including the Bossasaurus remix – way too much myspace hype, no substance.

    Same old beats, same ideas, same arrangement – this is why hip hop is fucked and can’t shift real units anymore. Everyone sounds like either Timbaland, Dilla or Kanye now – where are the originators? Or at least people copying something a bit fresher.

  57. yabwoy Says:

    damn, im a at college, cant listen to all this right now.

  58. yabwoy Says:

    will do, soon as i get home.
    looking forward to this

  59. Weirdo Says:

    My prefer finalists are Cookin’ Soul and DJ Snips.

    I think that the Cookin’ Soul’s track sounds very good but is too jazzy and relaxing for the lyrics.
    The DJ Snips’s track is more suitable in my opinion.

    Peace.

  60. Big P Says:

    I’d definitely say either Quincy Tones or Cookin Soul…some of the other are alright…by they’d be my pick

  61. The Mighty Rhino Says:

    Big up to the god Remot! That’s my motherfuckin’ mellow right there! He the trillest motherfucker in this whole shit! An’ y’all KNOW he the trill so I ain’t tryna see none of that other shit! Even if some of y’all other motherfuckers is on point too, word up, I fucks wi’ some of the rest of y’all, peace fellas. But for this remix? Ain’t none of y’all even TRYNA see my mellow my man Remot. That’s the realest motherfucker right there! Beleedat! Y’all sh’d respect the god, word life, ‘cos he do the shit up proper-type. Yunnerstannat?

  62. Grandmaster Lil' Elmo Says:

    The Remot one is the illest when its heard and done.

  63. youmoul Says:

    cookin soul = smooth sucka
    ma 6t va kraké
    BLAH

  64. Midiots Says:

    Midiots, baby! Looking forward to see what happens.
    Good luck to the other producers!
    Thanks for the feedback and have a nice weekend!

    Remix Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K660oowiNc

  65. HHL Says:

    I’m going to give it to Remot. This producer making moves. He’s the up and comer you should know about. If you’re sleeping, step your game up.

  66. The truth Says:

    http://www.roomp3.com/mp3-3743-Bawse-Dangerousmcrmx.html

    this is the winner of the contest. If you dont believe me, check it out and tell me otherwise

  67. Phil N. DeBlank Says:

    I didn’t make the cut……
    heres why:
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/60680603c5a602d8/

  68. Bossasaurus Says:

    Dave Tee’s comment is some major bs and I bet he hasn’t even listened to our music. There is no reason to hate on us for doing well on myspace. We work hard at this shit and if you listen to the music it shows immediately.

    See for yourself
    http://myspace.com/bossasaurus

  69. Bossasaurus Says:

    To those people, who feel confused about being left out of the top 25. We just got this message from Hallway Jay explaining what may have happened:

    We didn’t got about narrowing this down at all, but I do know that if there was two or more emails from the same email address that the track got deleted without listening to the track. This mainly was done because we said only one submission. So regardless if it was just a message in one email and a beat in another, when you have such a high volumen the first thing that is done is going over and see who followed instructions. Not to say that your beat is horrible by any sense of the imagination but I’m almost sure the people who narrowed this down did that first and then took a look at the beats. So in clarifying if you sent more than one email to the address than your beat got overlooked. I know I took a look at the entries just to see how many we had and there were several people that sent more than one email so this may have happened to you, I’m not sure. Hopefully this clarify’s the situation. We do appreciate your participation though.

    I hope this gives some people more of a piece of mind. We sent a second e-mail with our physical addresses (extra contact info) and this is def what happened to ours.
    Peace

  70. Leev Says:

    shit man, the cookin’ soul remix is alright, but it ain’t mouldin’ to the lyrics. take the damn song for granted, not the beat! i still think the Midiot remix is ill. Snip is alright, actually, these two guys are the best here.

  71. Leev Says:

    yo, bossasaurus, loosing is loosing. and winning, as they say in ast and furious 4, it doesn’t matter if you winby a inch or a mile, it’s still winning.

  72. Bossasaurus Says:

    @leev… and spelling is spelling and Fast and Furious 4 is a philosophical goldmine. Thanks for lacing us with your jewels of thought.

  73. Kheops Says:

    I listened to all the remixes and I really liked some of them, especially the one made by the Midiots. The way that Meth’s and Red’s flow goes with that beat it’s crazy, so props for that. Good job, MIDIOTS!!!

  74. Slake Says:

    soo many,.
    il listen to some and give my opinion in a mo

  75. Gilmore Says:

    Remot has it locked up, so ill, so ill

  76. Adon Says:

    I love this one!!

  77. Veronica Says:

    Tanks Alex!

  78. Bebel Says:

    http://www.myspace.com/bebell

    http://www.myspace.com/bebell

    http://www.myspace.com/bebell

  79. DEE JAY ONLY JAY Says:

    I’M REALLY SAD,BUT…
    THANX A LOT 4 ALL GUYS!!!
    WAS A AMAZING EXPERIENCE 4 ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
    SEE YA IN DA NEXT REMIX CONTEST…
    PEACE.

  80. DEE JAY ONLY JAY Says:

    AND DON’T FOGET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    http://www.myspace.com/djonlyjay

  81. sexyiris195 Says:

    All of you seem to have forgotten what a remix really is, almost none of the top 25 prods changed the song around. Midiots rmx. was decent, Owen Chaim had a good beats, and DJ Snips was alright, but none of them seemed to capture what was important. Th song is called Dangerous Mcees, most of the submissions sounded like a soft porn soundtrack. The best, by far, was Yuto Nagayama, his was the perfect blend of hip hop, with a suprising twist, it was dangerous and exciting, and really deserves to win more than any other song here.
    Go Yuto Nagayama, and even if you don’t win, we all know you deserve it.

  82. John Conway Says:

    WHERE IN THE HELLL IS BOSSASAuRUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  83. sexyiris195 Says:

    Bossasaurus? They’re off trying to make a half decent song, because the one they submited sucks dino long schlong.

  84. sexyiris195 Says:

    Sorry, I meant…………………..spikey. stinky, shriveled, smelly, shitty, spotted, speckled and soooooooooooo out of date DINO LONG SHLONG!!!!!!!!! Bossasaurus, you really are extinct.

  85. Slake Says:

    many dope remixes, too hard to decide.

  86. MarkSteez Says:

    Yeah I agree with Bawse for the most part, sounds like a lot of high school fruityloops 4 demo version lol. But I think out of all it’s gotta be cookin soul, came with it crazy!

  87. YutoNagayama Says:

    I’m liking that Owen Chaim remix the best, the guy kept it real simple, but it works good that way. Good work dude! It sounds a little dangerous too, which is the way this remix should be I think. Not with all these jazz samples (which, in my humble opinion, work great in other songs, just not for a song called DANGEROUS MCEES????).
    And not to step on anyones toes here, but, in my mind, so many of these mixes seem to be just the original song with different music…….last time I checked remixes consisted of messing with the original elements a little more.
    Anyways, everyone did an awesome job, and im sure the best man will win. Good luck everyone! Cheers.

  88. Isbjerg Says:

    Im really happy about going through to round two.. I feel I went a different route and gave the beat a more angry vibe to red & Meth..

    But whassup with this site – Whassup with all the hating ?
    So what your beat didnt make it – Do better !! Stop look on another man’s work and keep your complaining to yourself.. You too can stop being a B**** N**** today…

    VohnBeatz – I like the abstract vibe in your beat..
    Remot – Nice morning beat.. I would’ve chosen a more hard edge on this..
    Ricardo Cabes – Hard drums and nice ride..
    Midiots – Not many surprizes, but it’s sounds professional..
    Elias – I like the energy in this one..
    DJ Workerman – Nice for the night club..
    THOR – Nice buildup of the joint..
    Quincey Tones – Sounds like a european version, nice touch..
    Cookin’ Soul – Smooth and silky..
    Yuto Nagayama – Roughneck Riddim..
    Owen Chaim – A bit low.. But superb breaks and perfect for driving..
    Apple Juice Kid – That’s the way I like it.. Funny idea..

  89. Isbjerg Says:

    Bluebird Handwriting – A little messy, but I like the sound in it..
    12e LEGO BLACK – West coast ride sounds..
    S.T.T.R.E.S.S. – Banging and a masters work..
    L-PRECISE – I like the form it takes in the verses.. Nice touch..
    N-Jin – Nice little penguin tune.. Hypnotic..
    Theory Hazit – A bit to easy loop, but I feel the buildup..
    DJ Dezo – I dont feel that so much.. I need a stronger approach..
    Roads-Art – Chinatown tunes was my first thought – Very KayGee like..
    Donny Knots – Nice feel in this.. Simple but strong..
    Vik Vega – It didnt catch me first, but there’s a summer madness over this one
    Isbjerg – Wow ! The winner !! Would I write anything else on this one ?
    Carl M. Cartagena – 90s sound.. Catchy..
    DJ Snips – Nice drama !

  90. Slake Says:

    when will the winner be announced?

  91. Ro2x Says:

    I lost !!!!! anyway !! if you want hear my remix. http://www.myspace.com/ro2xprod. I prefer Good luck for all of you…. !!
    Peace

  92. Lenny Williams Says:

    Elias showed up and blowed up!…with all due respect to all the dope dj’s…yall realize the prize is Eli’s!

  93. Maza Says:

    good work ro2x

  94. 90 hip hop Says:

    ROADS-ART ALL DAY, That beat flows so well with the lyrics and i like the break downs he put on meths verse CLASSIC

  95. Lary Says:

    I listened to the 25 remixes and many of them I seem pretty weak, but I think the “battle” will be between Cookin’ Soul and Midiots . I like more Midiots, so good job guys !!! the remix is crazyy !!

  96. Enlight Says:

    Some of these don’t even say “Dangerous Mcs” in the SONG !! That’s supposed to be the damn HOOK !! Did ya’ll even listen to these all the way through ??

  97. Enlight Says:

    Any way..

    Check out my remix at myspace.com/rosarybeats

  98. yabwoy Says:

    no winner yet?

  99. yabwoy Says:

    some good entries, will be tough to pick winner

  100. k-sleigh Says:

    i just came across this contest, and the best remix by far is the one made by Midiots.
    Great job!!! it really sounds up to date, as it should.

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