Art by Yue Minjun

A friend recently joked that promo mixes are the new album. While that might not be entirely true, it does underscore the recent propensity toward enticing consumers with alternate versions of what they hope people will buy. A really helpful mix gives listeners a survey of a group’s aesthetic, as well as their personal musical taste. This new mixtape from Berlin-based Jahcoozi does just that. On top of a hot remix 12″ with reworks by LWE faves Sasse and Ata, Arto Mwambé and Cassy, the trio is also set to release their sophomore album, Blitz N Ass.

Buy: Jahcoozi’s Blitz N Ass on Amazon.

As a preview, the group’s DJ/producer, Robot Koch, worked a handful of the group’s tracks into a raucous mix of Dizzee Rascal, Chromeo (remixed by LWE pals, Guns N’ Bombs), Yo Majesty, Klaxons and… 50 Cent? Trust me, it works. Fans of M.I.A. and Lady Sovereign — both of whom Sasha Perera, Jahcoozi’s vivacious vocalist, shares a likeness in toughness and delivery– should definitely take note.

Download: Jahcoozi, “Blitz N Ass Mixtape”

Tracklisting:

01. Jahcoozi, “Style”
02. Dizzee Rascal, “Pussyole”
03. Klaxons, “Golden Skans” (SebastiAn remix)/Jahcoozi, “Taking Your Street”
04. Jahcoozi, “Get Your Shit Out”
05. 50 Cent, “A Lil’ Bit”/”Game Over”
06. Snoop Dogg feat. Jamie Foxx, “Psst!”
07. Elle P, “Tricks”
08. Amanda Blank, “Get It Now” (Robot Koch remix)
09. Jahcoozi, “Double Barrell Name” (Bald & Beautiful remix)
10. The Tape vs. RQM, “Luvley” (Chris de Luca remix)
11. Jahcoozi feat. RQM, “Flatline”
12. Jahcoozi, “BLN”/Yo Majesty, “Club Action”
13. Jahcoozi, “BLN” (Stereotyp remix)
14. Chromeo, “Fancy Footwork” (Guns ‘N’ Bombs remix)
15. Niyi, “808 Klap”
16. Jahcoozi vs. Vex’d, “Shake the Doom” (Robot Koch mashup)
17. Santogold, “You’ll Find a Way”
18. Jahcoozi feat. M. Sayyid, “High-Tech”