Beatsauce go looking into the stars of hip-hop, soul, and smoked out medicinal funk with San Francisco's DJ Whooligan this week. Go dreaming by The Bay.

DJ Whooligan - Star Gazers (Tracklist and Download)

Our third installment of "LIVE AT THE AMBASSADOR" was a special night. We had over 250 people come out on a Wednesday to preview Laura Moreno (LALY DESIGNS) new fall line of '80s inspired designs. In the spirit of the fashion show, we did a new wave set, as well as all the newest indie rock and electro. The HEAT OF THE WEEK was courtesy of my college roommate and good friend KEWPIE (yep, cool name). I missed it when it was originally released, but it is so hot I had to feature it on the show. The pictures (above) are from the party and some of LALY's designs. You can see more at www.lalydesigns.com.

The Shake Up - Live at the Ambassador 3 (Tracklist and Download)

If you're popping around the Lower East Side tonight, head over to Pianos to check out our favorite Philly export East Hundred. We think their soaring heater "Plus Minus" is a hit. Decide for yourself--along with the record execs there for the showcase.

East Hundred - "Plus Minus"

In the 71st installment of The Mandean Radio Edit, we're bringing you the usual mix of classics and favorites. In this episode, we also say goodbye to MJ by highlighting some of his solo and Jackson 5 tracks, as well as a small glimpse into some of the various hip-hop tracks that sampled him.

Ain't No Sunshine (Listen)

This week on Select Sessions, we welcome Brooklyn production duo 1331 for a set of splashy summertime fun on the dancefloor. You can find more of their remix work and irreverent take on media, politics, and trashy internet culture at chuckmore. But never less.

1331 (Listen)

It's pretty amazing how inspirational Europe can be. Not because the Louvre or any of that crap, but because of the record stores. I was just in Ghent, Belgium - a town of maybe 200,000 people - and that city has not one, but two (and for all I know, more) shops that blow away anything that we have here in NYC. Yeah, it's a bit more expensive, but I probably wouldn't have even known about that Super Value Special Edits take on Eddie Kendrick's "Going Up in Smoke" if I hadn't picked up there. Worth the airfare alone!

Super Center (Listen)

Life in Brooklyn surely means different things for different people. It is a vast and multifaceted city. For me, it means soulful disco, classic hip-hop, and b-boy breaks. From "Ain't No Half Steppin'" on, this mix stays strong and beautiful like the people of Kings County.

We Live In Brooklyn (Listen)

It's hard to put into context the cultural impact Michael Jackson's music made onto the world. His rise to fame in the entertainment industry as lead singer for The Jackson 5 and later as a solo artist, creating two of the most innovative commercial records of the 20th century, made him a phenomenom. While fame brought attention to his strange obsessions, his physical transformation through plastic surgery made him a target for tabloid sensationalism that peaked with accusations of child molestation. His enourmous celebrity turned him into a recluse, but despite the way his last decade played out, his music will always be a timeless slice of pop genius. And as a performer, he is still one of the most mesmerizing, along with his idol, James Brown. He expanded upon his live dance choreography by ushering in the visual age of music by creating long form videos that brought MTV into prominence and expanded upon his wide appeal. The visionary artist might not have been long for this world, but his music always will be.

Michael Jackson - PYT (Disco Edit)

Our CD compilation of all Brooklyn artists with Bastard Jazz Records, BKLYN: Heavy Sounds From the County of Kings, is available now in physical form at our store. You can also download it in extra crispalicious sound quality at Turntable Lab and iTunes.

Music and fashion have always gone hand in hand. Over at The Shake Up, we have been recording our show live at The Ambassador and this week we have a special event. San Francisco designer Laura Moreno, of Laly Designs, is premiering her all one of a kind ' 80s inspired fashion line and web site launch. Known for her celebration of exuberant, edgy, embellished and over top designs, her commitment to remain true to her one-of-a-kind vision has afforded Laura the launch of Laly Designs. So: We record live tomorrow night and make the fashion girls shake some action.