Jason is warming up. He is transforming himself into DJ Applesauce. He’s working through the awkwardness of DJ’ing sans turntables, in my office.

Years ago, Jason and I worked together when he ran press for mtvU and I ran programming. These days, when DJ Applesauce ain’t rockin’ the office that rocks the office, Jason runs MTV’s Pro Social and Public Affairs Department. Mofo gets paid to channel the power of MTV to effect positive change.

Nuff about that. Right about now, to set the mood, I’m popping the cork on an extremely old bottle of white wine (I stole) from Tony DiSanto‘s office. That’s right, Jason & I are about to start us some serious dixie cup sippin’. (Notice, if you will, how Jason calls me brosef.)

Uh oh, just when things are getting started, co-worker Dan Caster strolls by for a hello. Hello, Dan…

Jason whips out a little Woodies tribute from 2007 (you can nominate artists for Woodies ’09 right now!), starting with some Saul Williams action, reminding me of the fight between Saul and Matisyahu during sound check (wish we had twitter back then).

Ok, so, you wanna hear the whole set? DJ Applesauce heard ya, and he’s got it all right smack dab here with a Something Burning exclusive…slusive…slusive…

Hit to play:
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dj applesauce presents: RossMartin-o-matic

PLAYLIST:
1/ dj applesauce scratch intro
2/ Steely Dan – Black Cow
3/ Mtume – Juice Fruit
4/ The Charmels – As Long as I’ve Got You
5/ Al Green – Full of Fire
6/ Mary Jane Girls – Candy Man
7/ Hall & Oates – I Can’t Go for That
8/ Aretha Franklin – Save Me
9/ The J.B.s – Watermelon Man
10/ The Jackson 5 – Mama’s Pearl
11/ Santogold – L.E.S. Artistes
12/ Rilo Kiley – The Moneymaker
13/ TV on the Radio – Wolf Like Me
14/ Saul Williams – Black Stacey

And here’s some more you can download, courtesy of DJ Applesauce…

dj applesauce & dj pancakes present: In the Sunshine

SIDE ONE:
dj applesauce Sunny Side Up side

1/ dj applesauce Freshman Effort Drums Ain’t ‘Qued Right Scratch Intro
2/ Murs – Bad Man!
3/ The Arsonists – Fat Laces
4/ Natural Resource – Bum Deal
5/ Souls of Mischief – Cab Fare
6/ Del Tha Funkee Homosapien – Sunny Meadowz
7/ Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth – Back on the Block
8/ L.A. Symphony – Broken Tape Decks
9/ E-Rule – Listen Up
10/ Brand Nubian – Wake Up (Sunshine Extended Mix)
11/ The Beatnuts – World’s Famous
12/ Organized Konfusion – Intro

SIDE TWO:
dj pancakes Sweating in the Late Day Sun side

13/ dj pancakes Allow Me to Introduce Myself Humble-Style Intro
14/ Aesoprock – Attention Span
15/ Vordul Mega – Hell Yeah
16/ Aceyalone – Ace Cowboy
17/ Kool G Rap – It’s a Shame
18/ Scarface – Mary Jane
19/ Casual – Later on
20/ Buck 65 – You Know the Science
21/ Thank the Lord the Sun is Going Down Seguetro
22/ Little Brother – Starvation
23/ People Under the Stairs – We’ll Be There
24/ Gang Starr – The ? Remainz
25/ Digable Planets – Dedication