“Sucker MCs, you better watch out”. It’s that time of the year again, and AUIYE has got you covered. Now generally, I ain’t really feeling Xmas - but I gotta say it has given us some damn good, funky music. And if we all gotta hear it, we’d better step up our game when it comes to contributions (cause that frantic Barbara Streisand Jingle Bells business your family puts on is BUSTED!). So let’s get a little deeper than Run DMC and Kurtis Blow this year cause I got Xmas funk to give. Mixtape up people!

XXX-Mas Freestyle w/ Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane and T.J. Swan
OK, this ain’t crazy deep, but how come this never makes the Xmas mixes? Tis the season to get laid y’all.

Barry Gordon - Nuttin’ For Christmas (Unite Remix)
OH SNAP! Now THIS is what’s up. My homie Unite told me to check for this mix on his site, but I slept on it and didn’t get a chance to listen til he went and dropped it on me at the club. STOP SNITCHIN!!

James Brown’s - Soulful Christmas (DJ Catalist Remix)
Been big uppin the Soul Strut peeps a bit lately, and here’s another gem.

Luke - Chrismas Fuckin’ Day
While I have a hard time following up the 69 Boys from last years post (see link below) - this is a gem. From the Christmas At Luke’s Sex Shop album, which has some hard ass beats on it. I’m not even sure who’s on the mic for this one but it’ don’t matter. PS This is probably not so good for the family functions, but DAMN is makes my smile.

Bootsy Collins - Be With You
OH, you ain’t heard this? That’s OK, the album ain’t that good. Yeah, Bootsy got some funk and love for Xmas. So, this goes out to all your cuddly Xmas folks.

MCM - Chris Kringle Is a Black Man
I have no idea who this cat is but it’s a good cut.

Jim Jones - Ballin on XMas
YOOOOOOO! OK, this is the cheery on top of this post. Yo Jim, this is straight fucking terrible… BALLIN!!!

AUIYE dropped some shit for XMAS last hear too - dig it

UPDATE -  OH SNAP!!! I just got out scooped. Bust The Facts just killed it with this post. GAME OVER.

First things first… that Common Gap commercial has a nice beat. I don’t like to do much of the sample spotting… but I was vexed when I found out Will flipped “Holiday” and added a few kicks and pieces (one of which being Bob James “Mardi Gras” fill). EVEN STILL… Will.I.Am is killin it this year with the production, so I once again give him props. Though he still has a lot to do to make up for Fergie (get your money Will!). Moving on…

Fuck Christmas. I’m not really a fan at all. It mostly just makes me feel like shit for being broke, and angry because the holiday music is forced into my ears. So fuck it, i’m fighing back - here’s some XMAS RAP for your earholes. Below are some good, lesser known Xmas jamz to bust out at your family gatherings. Peace, love and RAP - bitches!

69 Boys - What You Want For Christmas (my personal new favorite)

Eazy E - Merry Muthafuckin’ Xmas

Mr. Lif - Santa’s Got A Muthafuckin’ Uzi

Sweet Tee - Let The Jingle Bells Rock

Well, the pictures finally turned up. This last weekend at my local gig (Landlord Jim’s, San Diego - HOLLA!) a double decker busload of Santa’s and questionably dressed Elves rolled in. Needles to say they got turned out! Please take notice of; the hands in the air (like they just don’t care), naughty attire, and of course - a copy of Kurtis Blow’s “Christmas Rappin” 12″ on display in the DJ booth. Special Shout out to The Fed for tracking down the pics and adding some nice arrows to highlight.

The rest of the shots can be found on Flickr - “Bad Santa Bus 2006 San Diego Brotherhood”. I don’t know these people so please don’t go hitting them up with evil comments. In honor the post, I suppose a Christmas song is in order. Enjoy…

Audio Two - Christmas Rhyme