DJ Ravi of Portland (not to be confused with the Indian wedding DJ Ravi), just sent me two tracks.  Ravi has been one of my favorite DJs here in Portland, to work with, and also to see perform.  Along with Beyonda, he’s one of the best multi-genre DJs around this town, able to seamlessly move from old skool hip hop to house beats.  Even his all-higher-dance-tempo sets include turntablist action.  He also the only dj in PDX (besides myself, as far as I know) that REALLY likes Miami Booty Bass.

Nowadays, I don’t see him perform too much because he’s busy managing the stylish and semi-underground lounge club Pi-Rem.

This first track is a remix of “We got the beat” by the Go Go’s. The original always seems to be a hit at parties where people want to dance the 80s, and I believe that the remix is true enough to the original that one could slide this in to  mix it up just a little.  My only complaint is that it needs more bass.

• We Got The Beat (Dj Ravi Remix)

The second track weighs in at 110bpm, and reminds me of a progressive house version of The Sweater by Meryn Cadell.  I like it, but I don’t believe the rhythm of the vocals on the chorus match up, and I preferred the vocalists spoken word to her singing.   [Don't hate me Ravi, I know thats your girlfriend]

• Olive Garden Rap Song

I look forward to many more remixes and original tracks by this virtuoso.

For more info on DJ Ravi and great mixes check out:

• djravi.net (his home page)
• DJ Ravi’s Myspace Page
  
• He got a great write up in the Willammette Week a year ago that I encourage you to read.