Thursday, September 30, 2010
New Music: Sleigh Bells - Infinity Guitars
FIYA SH-T!!!! Rock records with big drums on them are always a winner in my book!
(to be honest I don't think this song is actually that new but the video is kinda newish, I think....)
[video via TOFlo.com]
Labels: Indie/Alternative Rock
New Music: Escort - Cocaine Blues
Yes I'm running a day late with my usual Hump Day posting of indie/electronic/alternative vibes - and??! This one's a little disco-punky kinda like The Phenomenonal Handclap Band (with a huge bite of the bassline from People's Choice's "Do It Any Way You Wanna") - I digs...
Labels: Indie/Alternative Rock
New Music UNKLE feat. Lupe Fiasco - The Runaway
Reworked track from UNKLE's last album, Where Did The Night Fall on their new six song The Answer EP that dropped on Sept. 14 featuring the kid,. Lupe Fiasco. There's another joint with Lupe too (see EP track list below):
The Answer EP Tracklist:
01. The Answer (ft. Big In Japan - Baltimore)
02. Separate Half (ft. The Lumerians with Rebecca Coseboom)
03. Country Tune (ft. Gavin Clark)
04. The Runaway: Lupe's Revenge (Lupe Fiasco vs UNKLE Reconstruction)
05. Follow Me Down (ft. Sleepy Sun) (Tim Goldsworthy Remix)
06. Heavy Drug (Reprise)
TOUR DATES:
10/23 New York, NY - Webster Hall
10/25 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theater
10/28 San Francisco, CA - Regency
10/30 Guadalajara, Mexico - Teatro Estudio Cavaret
10/31 Mexico City, Mexico - WODA
[props Jeff at Rocksteady LA]
Labels: Indie/Alternative Rock, James Lavelle, Lupe Fiasco, UNKLE
New Music: Florence and the Machine feat. Gilbere Forte - Dog Days Are Over ( Yeasayer Remix)
I'm starting to really like this Gilbere Forte kid. Click the tag below to hear previous music by him.
[via Gilbere Forte]
Labels: Gilbere Forte', Indie/Alternative Rock
New Music: Cheap Thrills - Cleanin Jigga's Juice (feat. LCD Soundsystem, Jay-Z & The Notorious B.I.G.)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
New Music: Soulbrotha - Christ My Only Hope ("Last Hope" freestyle)
'Christian' hip hop that ain't actually too bad. Shout to long time Kitchen supporter, Soulbrotha for reaching out with this joint and for using a beat produced by T.dot beatsmith Rich Kidd...
Soulbrotha - Christ My Only Hope ("Last Hope" freestyle) [direct mp3 download link]
Soulbrotha online - twitter | website | bandcamp
Labels: Andreena Mill, Drake, Rich Kidd, Soulbrotha
New Mixtape: Droop-E - BLVCK Diamond Life
"Droop E, acclaimed Bay Area rapper/producer and son of the legendary lyricist E-40, has partnered with clothing lines BLVCK SCVLE and Diamond Supply Co. for the release of his highly anticipated mixtape titled BLVCK Diamond Life. The BLVCK Diamond Life mixtape brilliantly blends street and soul by fusing Sade tracks with Droop-E’s innovative rhymes."
Track list:
1. BLVCK DIAMOND (INTRO) FT. MATT BLAQUE AND LAROO Prod. By Droop-E (Samples “Sally” from Diamond Life)
2. LIKE A TATTOO Prod. By Droop-E (Samples “Like a Tattoo” from Love Deluxe)
3. I'M LOADED FT. E-40 Prod. By Droop-E (Samples “War of the Hearts” from Promise)
4. CHERISH THE BAY FT. YA BOY AND BAY VALENTINE Prod. By Droop-E (Samples “Cherish The Day” from Love Deluxe)
5. HIGH IN THE SKY (INSTRUMENTAL) Prod. By Droop-E (Samples “Smooth Operator” from Diamond Life)
6. SADE INTERVIEW
7. HUNGRY FT. 1ST PLACE AND WORK DIRTY Prod. By Kristo and Droop-E
(Samples “When Am I Going To Make a Living” from Diamond Life)
8. DREAMS Prod. By Droop-E (Samples “I Will Be Your Friend” from Diamond Life)
New Music: Fred The Godson - Move A Little Different feat. Styles P
New Music: Nottz - Blast That feat. Black Milk
Some of that ole' boom bap sh-t you know I love from Nottz's debut album, You Need This Music out Oct 26th (aka my Dad's birthday!). C'mon DJ's: mix this one with that Miguel/J.Cole joint in your sets:
Alt.mp3 download link:
Nottz - Blast That feat. Black Milk [mediafire]
[via RapGeek / Thomas of Biz 3 PR]
Labels: Black Milk, Nottz
New Music: Paul Wall - Stay Iced Up feat. C. Stone & Johnny Dang
Johnny Dang (aka Texas grill specialist, TV Johnny) is rapping? This sounds a couple years out of date and Paul Wall is still spittin' that same ole' about his grill but somehow, I still end up liking this!
Alt. mp3 download link:
Paul Wall - "Stay Iced Up" feat. C.Stone & Johnny Dang: main | instrumental [sendspace download links]
Single comes from Wall's Heart of a Champion album in stores now....
Paul Wall online - website | twitter
Bonus:
Better late than never....
Download the Swishahouse – Summer 2010 (Mixtape) HERE. [mediafire download link via Plastik Crack]
Swishahouse online - website | twitter
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
New Music: QuESt - Inner Sense (Produced By M&D)
Indie rock aficionados, help me out here: what is that beat sampling??
Alt. mp3 download link:
QuESt - Inner Sense [usershare]
[via QuESt / OCSupreme]
Labels: QuESt
New Mixtape: Mickey Factz - I'm Better Than You
Sounds pretty good but I woulda sequenced it slightly different. It starts off a bit flat but picks up pretty quickly a few tracks in or maybe you disagree:
Just 'cos I know some of you more time-challenged (or lazy) readers don't check everything posted so this is the track that most bloggers are throwing up separately:
Mickey Factz - "Paradise (Remix)" feat. Fat Joe & Bun B:
I like "We Young" too - that could have been on the real album (maybe it is?) IMHO.....
[mixtape uploaded by Hypetrak but why is this not up on GFC-NY yet??]
Labels: Mickey Factz
New Music: Drake feat. Swizz Beatz & Mary J Blige - Fancy (Remix)
One of the stronger tracks off Drake's Thank Me Later album gets the remix treatment as originally teased by his performance of it at the VMA's (see pic above):
[via DJ Decko]
Labels: Drake, Mary J. Blige, Swizz Beats
New Music: Soulja Boy Tell 'Em feat 50 Cent - Mean Mug
I don't understand why this record exists! On a semi-related note though, I am reading 50 & Robert Greene's The 50th Law book and to my surprise, I really like it!
[via 50 Cent / grandgood]
Labels: 50 cent, Soulja Boy
Music Video: Maino feat. Joell Ortiz & Morgan Heritage - Ask Me About Brooklyn
Still miss Brooklyn. Bedford & Fulton, Fort Greene and all Bed-Stuy: stand up!
Labels: Joell Ortiz, Maino
Music Video: Prophet - Ode to the Classics
Wish this kid wasn't waving his gun around in the video 'cos other than that coonish antic, I like where he's coming from: respect for the classics and real mic skills. You don't need the toast, fam - just spit!
Labels: Coon Picnic
Monday, September 27, 2010
Music Video: Drop - Head Up, Chest Out
Know nothing about this dude excedpt the song is from his forthcoming mixtape, Based On A True Story hosted by DJ Drama and DJ Prostyle with intro's from Diddy and Fabolous, just dug the song. Y'all?
Drop online - myspace | twitter
Labels: Quit Hatin' the South
Music Video: Hell Rell - It Ain't Me
From Hell Razah to Hell Rell. Not generally a Hell Rell fan but I kinda dig this...
Labels: Hell-Rell
New Music: Hell Razah - Cinematic (prod. by 4th Disciple)
This is awesome! Some real tribute to the blaxploitation era sh-t by this Wu-Tang affiliate....
Hell Razah - Cinematic (prod. by 4th Disciple) [direct mp3 download link -right click adn save as please!]
"Cinematic " is from Hell Razah's solo sophomore album, Heaven Razah dropping September 28th via Nature Sounds.
Hell Razah online - Twitter | MySpace | Facebook
[via Michelle at Audible Treats]
Labels: Hell Razah, Wu-Tang Clan
New Music: Rah Digga - This Ain't No Lil Kid Rap (remix) feat. Redman
Remix of the single from Rah Digga's latest album, Classic which dropped on Sept. 14.
Alt. mp3 download link:
Rah Digga - This Ain't No Lil Kid Rap (remix) feat. Redman [sendspace link]
Previously on The Kitchen:
Watch the music video for the original version of Rah Digga's "This Ain't No Lil' Kid Rap" HERE.
BUY the Classic album online HERE: iTunes | Amazon
[video via Semtex / mp3 links via Melanie at Critical MMG & billboard]
Labels: Female Rap Ain't Dead, Rah Digga, Redman
New Music: Boog Brown - The Essence (video) / The Essence (Oddisee Remix)
I'ma keep rockin' for my ladies. Boog Brown is from The D but currently based in The A. Real music from a real woman! Check it...
Boog Brown - The Essence [direct mp3 download - right click and save as please!]
Boog Brown - The Essence (Oddisee Remix) [direct mp3 download - right click and save as please!]
Original version from Brown's Brown Study album dropping TOMORROW (Sept. 28)!
Boog Brown online - Twitter | Facebook | MySpace
[mp3's courtesy Audible Treats]
Labels: Female Rap Ain't Dead, Oddisee
New Music: Kat, Bambi Bugatti, Kitana & Quinn Maybach - Champion
More female rap out the T.dot although WAY more on the pop/R&B tip. I actually think this could be hit too though...
Agree?
[via Cityonmyback]
Labels: DJ Lissa Monet, Female Rap Ain't Dead, Its a T.dot Thing
Is Reema Major the New Nicki Minaj and the Next MC to Blow Out the T.dot?
"Are you kidding? Me? Go back to making calls??!"
Apparently this 16 year old female MC from Toronto has got major labels down in the US and up here in Canada going NUTS when, out the blue, she recently got named to spit in one the BET Hip Hop Awards Ciphers this year. How'd that happen??! No matter, it's a good thing to see local talent getting that kind of platform of exposure no matter how random its genesis.
From what I'm being told, the feeling is that she could be the next Nicki Minaj. The next one??! Doesn't Nicki Minaj have be the first one by legitimatizing her own hype and current off-charts buzz by actually achieving some success on the back of her own album release before there can be a next one?? On the other hand, I'm glad labels finally think there's a future in female MC's again and I guess for that, we should acknowledge what Nicki has done to date, regardless!
As for this "Swaggberry" song - it's been banged pretty hard since July or so up here in the T.dot on Flow 93.5 and I think it could be a legit crossover hit single a la Cali Swag's "Teach Me How to Dougie" with the right team behind it. RIM might be (cleverly) running with a pretty extensive ad campaign for their ubiquitous Blackberry smartphone line touting it's BBM app, but this record might do more to extend it's growing popularity within the younger set at the expense of the iphone than any traditional ad campaign. Like I said on twitter a couple weeks back: they might owe Reema's label, G7 a check if that happens!
JJ Money feat. Reema Major - Swaggberry [direct mp3 download link]
For more on Reema Major, click HERE.
Labels: Female Rap Ain't Dead, Its a T.dot Thing
Video: Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble feat. Bilal - Someday We'll All Be Free (Live Donny Hathaway Cover)
F-CKING AMAZING!!! (And perfect Sunday late night, wrap-up-the-weekend vibes too....)
Recorded live in Los Angeles at Grand Performances, California Plaza July 23, 2010.
Bonus:
Download the mp3 of this performance for free right hurrr...
[plug research via Roger]
Labels: Bilal
Sunday, September 26, 2010
New Music: Gilles Peterson Presents Worldwide – A Celebration Of His Syndicated Radio Show
"Music lover, record collector, DJ, broadcaster… Perhaps most famous for his much loved genre-exploding radio shows on BBC Radio 1 (and 17 other stations around the world including Japan’s leading commercial station J-Wave), Gilles Peterson’s insatiable appetite for new music undoubtedly lies at the heart of his success. Worldwide is 10 years young and fresher than ever – a benchmark for broadcasters the world over.
Ten years in the making, this compilation is a tribute to a truly groundbreaking show, music and a serious music personality who is ahead of the curve and debuts awesome records on his show before anyone else. Gilles Peterson is a truly revered international club and radio DJ and one of music’s foremost tastemakers (possibly the most well known in the whole world) in a world dominated by style over substance.
The focus of this compilation is to present to its audience not just a DJ's favorite selection or songs that stood the test of time but it represents a great collection of songs and grooves premiered on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide show before any other station in the world. It’s about music that Gilles has helped popularize across the world on his show which is syndicated in 15 countries. It’s a musical journey for DJ's and radio listeners across the world.
In addition to his Worldwide radio show, Gilles is also the head of Talking Loud Records where he introduced the world to Jamiroquai, Roni Size, 4 Hero, Courtney Pine, Brand New Heavies, Galliano and many more. He was a key founding member of the late 80’s Acid Jazz boom and recently set-up a new record label, Brownswood Recordings, to sign and develop exciting new talent as well as putting on his Worldwide Awards every year in London and the Worldwide festival every summer in the south of France. His compilation albums have become legendary and he continues to be a breath of fresh air on the dance floors of the world playing a unique selection of music that is rarely heard elsewhere."
Track list:
CD 1
01 - Nitin Sawhney - Tides
02 - Cinematic Orchestra feat Roots Manuva - All Things To All Men
03 - Quasimoto - Come on Feet
04 - Qtip - Lets Ride
05 - Erykah Badu - Green Eyes
06 - Jill Scott - He Loves Me [Lyzel In E Flat]
07 - Herbert - The Audience
08 - Jay Dee - Rico Suave Bossa Nova
09 - Dwele - Too Fly
10 - Amy Winehouse - Take The Box
11 - Gotan Project - Triptico
12 - Dizzy Rascal - I Luv U
13 - M.I.A. - Galang
14 - Vikter Duplaix - Manhood
CD 2
01 - Sa-Ra - Rosebuds
02 - Steve Spacek - Dollar
03 - Outlines - Just a Lil’ Lovin
04 - Recloose - Dust
05 - Amerie - 1 Thing
06 - Seun Kuti & Fela’s Egypt 80 - Many Things
07 - RSL - Wesley Music
08 - Sebastien Tellier - La Ritournelle
09 - Little Dragon - Twice
10 - Jose James - Dreamer
11 - Theo Parrish - Goin' Downstairs (Part 1)
12 - Benga - Emotions
13 - Darkstar - Aidy’s Girl Is A Computer
Check out one track from the album:
Jill Scott - "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)"
I would have added a download link but BBE acts really funny style about allowing that! In 2010 - really?? :/
BBE releases Gilles Peterson presents: Worldwide – A Celebration Of His Syndicated Radio Show on October 11, 2010
[mp3 courtesy BBE via Justin at Rephlektorink]
Labels: Gilles Peterson, Rare Groove/Soul Music
The Couch Sessions pres. The Dream Suite – featuring Andreya Triana
Fellow COC compatriot, Stone & co. break it down:
"From the hypnotic beats of Flying Lotus, to the downtempo vibes of Bonobo, Andreya Triana has taken the world of electronica by storm. Her voice floats effortlessly from heart-wrenching soul to the most abstract of timbres. Andreya’s honest delivery and total commitment to every word that falls from her lips have begun to captivate hearts all across the globe.
The Couch Sessions pays tribute to this princess of soul by way of The Dream Suite. The audio experience is blended as a 31 minute mix showcasing some of Ms. Triana’s back catalog, remixes and rarities, sprinkled with ambient hip-hop instrumentalism and field recordings from the great city of London."
Track list:
01. TM Juke & the Jack Baker Trio (feat. Andreya Triana) – That Gut Feeling
02. Natural Self (feat. Andreya Triana) – The Rising
03. Aaron Jerome (feat. Andreya Triana) – Angel Lady
04. Hocus Pocus – Piece No. 14
05. kidkanevil (feat. Andreya Triana) – Good Morning, What’s New?
06. Lokua – A Thousand Pages
07. Some Freak, Andreya Triana, Ritorell – The Light (Dorian Concept Remix)
08. Andreya Triana – Lost Where I Belong (Acoustic)
09. Hocus Pocus – Piece No.
10. Bonobo (feat. Andreya Triana) – Eyes Down (Floating Points Mix)
The Dream Suite – featuring Andreya Triana [usershare mp3 download link]
Andreya Triana online - Website | Myspace | Facebook
[via]
Throwback Music: Fela Kuti - Zombie
FREE Fela mp3 in celebration of the continuing reissue of his amazing catalog. Here's the science:
"September 14, Knitting Factory Records will release the third set of Fela reissues. This portion of the reissues series, entitled "Zombie" in celebration of Fela's most well known song, spans the years 1976 - 1980. Containing 11 albums, this period of Fela's storied career saw his Kalakuta Republic increasingly under siege from the Nigerian government, and the clear rise of his vitriol as it fermented into scathing musical diatribes. 13 CDs and 23 albums have already been re-released this year through this landmark reissue series, and the reaction has been rapturous as Fela's music continues to find new audiences every day.
The titles that are being released are:
Zombie (1976)
Upside Down (1976) / Music of Many Colours (1980)
Stalemate (1977) / Fear Not For Man (1977)
Opposite People (1977) / Sorrow, Tears and Blood (1977)
Shuffering & Shmiling (1978) / No Agreement (1977)
V.I.P. (1979) / Authority Stealing (1980)
"What's fascinating about Fela's music at this point is the dichotomy between the music and the message," says Brian Long of Knitting Factory Records. "Out of context, these songs are incredibly upbeat and full of the hottest African funk, while in the context of Fela's life, when you read the lyrics and know the story, they are full of frustration and a fiery anger that was meant to lift the people into protest.""
Get ya mp3:
Fela Kuti - Zombie [direct mp3 download - right click and save as]
Fela online - website | twitter | facebook | myspace
[via]
Labels: Afrobeat/World Music, Fela Kuti
New Music: DJ Chorizo Funk - Chorizo Chunks 8: All Wax All Live Mix
Another fly mix of latin, funk, soul, reggae and hip hop from the West Coast-based DJ Chorizo Funk which, as usual, is 100% live and 100% all-wax:
DJ Chorizo Funk online - website | twitter | facebook
[via]
Labels: DJ Chorizo Funk, Latin Music, mixtapes, Rare Groove/Soul Music
New Music: Rene Lopez - Boogaloo 69 Latin Soul Mix Volume 1
Missed the party (above) but the mix is still official. Check it while you enjoy your brunch!
Rene Lopez - Boogaloo 69 Latin Soul Mix Volume 1 [direct mp3 link - right click and save as to download please]
Track list:
01. "Acid" - Ray Barretto (featuring Rene's dad playing the muted trumpet solo in the beginning)
02. "Bang Bang" - Joe Cuba
03. "Cool Jerk" - Kako
04. "Everything We Do" - Rene Lopez
05. "Skinny Papa" - Willie Colon
06. "I Like It Like That" - Peter Rodriguez
07. "Guajira Con Soul" - Johnny Ventura /> 8. Feeling Something Good- Rene Lopez
09. "Boogaloo Con Soul" - Ray Barretto
10. "Stop, Look and Listen" - Ricardo Ray
[via Girlie]
Labels: Latin Music
Video: Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Visits Newark, N.J to Discuss his $100 million Donation to the School Board
Read more....
"Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg's Donation to Newark Schools Poses $100 Million question." [WSJ.com]
Labels: Education, Technology
Video: Stephen Colbert Stays in Character at Congressional Hearing on the State of Agricultural Jobs
So disrespectful but hilarious!
Related:
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, (D-MD): Colbert's testimony 'an embarrassment.' [Washington Times]
Labels: Humor, Politics, Stephen Colbert
Saturday, September 25, 2010
New Music: Kanye West - So Appalled feat. RZA, Jay-Z, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz & Cyhi the Prynce
I mean c'mon, this is pretty much FIYA! I am gonna have to admit, that Jay can pretty much annihilate anyone he wants to on the mic if he puts his mind to it. But why would he bother when he's got waaayyy bigger fish to fry....
[via DopeMag/Kanye]
Labels: Jay-Z, Kanye West, RZA, Swizz Beats
New Music: Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are The Dead (I Killed Kenny Remix)
[via I Killed Kenny and the Soundcloud Box - got focused, people!]
Labels: Electronic/Dance, Indie/Alternative Rock
New Mash-Up: Miami Horror x Theophilus London - Sometimes (Universe remix) / Groove Me (DJ Cams Blend)
New Mixtape: Cisco Adler presents SuperCaliforniaLipstickSexyMagicDopeShit
New mixtape featuring Shwayze, Cobra Starship, The Knux, Remi Nicole, Chris Young the Rapper, Del The Funky Homosapien, Mickey Avalon and more...
Here's a remix by Miami Ski Team of one of the tracks that was sent to me via Soundcloud from the mixtape that sounded pretty good also:
Labels: Del the Funky Homosapien, Hipsters, Indie/Alternative Rock, Mickey Avalon, mixtapes, The KnuX
Promo Video for the new Chevrolet Spark
Clinton Sparks - Favorite DJ feat. Jermaine Dupri & DJ Class (Original & Remixes)
Here's the original:
And here's the remixes...
Download the Full Remix Pack HERE or get the individual remixes (all sendspace mp3 download links):
Benny Benassi Remix - Edit 1 | Edit 2:
Skeet Skeet Remix
DJ Snake Remix
Green Lantern Remix - Clean | Dirty
DJ Enferno Remix
DJ Scene Remix
[via Moodswing 360]
Labels: Clinton Sparks, DJ Class, DJ Green Lantern, Jermaine Dupri
Friday, September 24, 2010
New Music: Mark Ronson & The Business Intl - Glass Mountain Trust feat. D'Angelo
Another track from Mark Ronson & The Business Intl's Record Collection album featuring the elusive and legendary D'Angelo:
[spotted via Idolator]
Labels: D'Angelo, Mark Ronson
Video: Downtown Calling Documentary
In a city that has had many great cultural eras, 1977-1985, the period that birthed hip hop might be one of the greatest! Peep game:
"In the late 1970s, New York City was teetering on the edge of total chaos. Yet out of the economic and social strife that held the “Big Apple” hostage, a family of homegrown cultures that would forever change the world began to emerge. Downtown Calling not only documents in detail the evolution of the fertile music and art subculture of this period, but how its collective output continues to play a prominent, driving role in the international fashion, art and music industries today. Downtown Calling features an impressive spread of rare photography and archival footage, past and present day interviews with a wide array of internationally renowned luminaries, and a continual, driving soundtrack of classic music of the era."
[via Otaku]
Labels: Documentary, Movies, Old School Hip Hop
Thursday, September 23, 2010
In Toronto this Sunday: Meet-N-Greet with Yelawolf!
via Lola:
"On Sunday, Sept 26, Interscope rapper Yelawolf will be in town in Toronto performing at Sound Academy with Wiz Khalifa for the Waken Baken tour. I Luv Lola has partnered up with Contra Magazine, Format Mag, Universal Records and Dunkees Skateboards to put together a brief meet and greet with Wolf at the New Era Flagship store where he will be doing interviews, taking photos and signing autographs for fans. We will also be giving away three Yelawolf x Dunkees Skateboard decks!! It will all be going down from 4-6pm"
Yes, this is the same day as the final show for the Manifesto Festval! :/
Labels: Parties and Events, Yelawolf
New Music: Strictly Steele - Stepping Out (Produced By Dj DviousMindZ)
Co-signing this 'cos: 1. the kid is from England but moved to Canada (like me!) and 2. the song is good!
Alt. download links: usershare | mediafire
Labels: DviousMindz, Its a T.dot Thing
TONIGHT in Toronto: Sound Battle Royale Promo (Round 4)
I probably won't make it down there this time around, unfortunately but TONIGHT's the night:
"Only 1 spot remains for a chance to win the title as Toronto's livest producer and $1500 cash. Who will take it?"
Check it out at the Drake Underground (1150 Queen Street West)
Doors open at 10, show starts at 10:30
Hosted by Junia T
Music provided by DJ Mel Boogie
Battle judged by Tone Mason, Neenyo, Mac (Soundsmith)
If you haven't checked out a Sound Battle Royale beat battle, watch the video HERE.
Labels: Beatmaking, Its a T.dot Thing, Parties and Events
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
N.E.R.D. feat. Nelly Furtado - Hot-N-Fun (Hot Chip Remix)
This ain't new but I missed posting it when it dropped but I still think it's hot. Do you?
Labels: Electronic/Dance, N*E*R*D
Music Video: OK Go - White Knuckles
For the three of you who haven't seen this yet: the viral music video masters are back!
Labels: Indie/Alternative Rock
Music Video: Faction G - Ya Names Not Down (The Bouncer)
This dubstep-y, UK hip hop track is FANTASTIC! I love it...
[via Semtex]
Labels: Electronic/Dance, UK Hip Hop
New Music: The Juan MacLean, James Curd and Flosstradamus Remixes of Greenskeepers - I Am Trying
This is remixes of the second single, "I Am Trying" from Greenskeepers's upcoming album, Live Like You Wanna Live dropping next week (September 28th). The single dropped yesterday.
Greenskeepers - "I Am Trying (The Juan MacLean Remix)":
Greenskeepers - "I Am Trying (James Curd Don't Make Me Try Remix)":
Greenskeepers - "I Am Trying (Flosstradamus Remix)":
Is it just me or does that last one by Flosstradamus have a bit of 90's UK rave/house feel?
[via Liz at Om]
Labels: Electronic/Dance, Indie/Alternative Rock, The Juan MacLean
New Music: Jimi Hendrix - Foxy Lady (Streetlab Remix)
In follow-up to their Bootleg Remixes Volume 1, here's the second remix off Streetlab's forthcoming Bootleg Remixes Vol. 2:
Alt. download link:
Jimi Hendrix - Foxy Lady (Streetlab Remix) [sendspace mp3 download link]
Streetlab online - twitter | facebook | myspace
Labels: Electronic/Dance
Mishka x Diplo x Mad Decent present: Das Racist - Sit Down, Man mixtape
via:
"Das Racist have made an indelible imprint on the musical landscape with their irresistible pastiche of witty Dadaist-influenced raps, wry social commentary and tongue-in-cheek humor, and the trio returns with their strongest declaration to date. Today, the Brooklyn hip-hop crew is dropping their second mixtape of the year, Sit Down, Man, and it drips with their signature style you've come to expect while featuring a notable collection of producers including Diplo, Boi-1da, Dame Grease, Scoop DeVille, Teengirl Fantasy, Devo Springsteen and Chairlift, who also pull double duty as one of the many guest collaborators, joining the likes of El-P, Roc Marciano and Despot to name a few. The new collection is being presented by Diplo, Mad Decent, Greedhead Entertainment as well as returning partner Mishka.
The trio embodies a new generation of hip-hop, who borrow from the genre's trailblazers while pushing the limits and crafting their own blueprint. Sit Down, Man instantly reveals a group not only prolific but also one that matured exceedingly fast to new levels of art and musicianship. Their tongue-twisting, pop culture-referring rhymes flow steadily in unison with skilled production from a stellar collection of producers and contributors, with track titles like "All Tan Everything" and "Puerto Rican Cousins," embodying their clever content. "
Sit Down, Man Track List:
01. wkcr stretch and bobbito with quincy jones (intro)
02. all tan everything (featuring jay-z) (produced by sabzi)
03. puerto rican cousins (produced by gordon voidwell and alex kestner)
04. hahahaha jk? (produced by boi-1da)
05. town business (featuring kassa overall) (produced by kassa overall)
06. commercial (produced by teengirl fantasy)
07. people are strange (produced by devo springsteen)
08. luv it mayne (featuring fat tony & bo p) (produced by tom cruz)
09. amazing (featuring lakutis) (produced by keepaway)
10. fashion party (with chairlift) (produced by chairlift)
11. rapping 2 u (featuring lakutis) (produced by sha-leik)
12. rooftop (featuring despot) (produced by dame grease)
13. irresponsible (featuring lakutis) (produced by like magic + das racist)
14. return to innocence (produced by dash speaks)
15. julia (the very best remix) (produced by das racist)
16. roc marciano joint (featuring roc marciano) (produced by mike finito)
17. you can sell anything (produced by diplo)
18. sit down, man (featuring el-p) (produced by scoop deville)
19. sit down, people (by dapwell and quincy jones)
Download the Mishka x Diplo x Mad Decent present: Das Racist - Sit Down, Man mixtape HERE.
New Music: Frogg - Bitch EP
via Giant Step:
"Berlin-based electro-hip hop group on the rise, Frogg have unleashed an exclusive EP, following up their 2009 debut album, Blink Blink. The EP features the single "Bitch," plus two remixes by DJs Lexy & Oliver Koletzki and The Beathoavenz. Bitch also includes three more tracks from Blink Blink: "Sauna," "Tell Me" and "Fatness."
Frogg is one-third London vocalist Mills, who fuses rap with a raw, English-witted tongue and vocals that harness an individual R'n'B flava. The complementing two-thirds of the group, Mo Delgado and Luke 4000 (Seeed), are Berlin talents, who draw on dubby electronic grooves and strong beats, without forgetting the importance of melody."
Dig? Get FREE mp3 downloads HERE.
BUY Frogg's Bitch EP: Amazon | itunes
Frogg online - website | myspace
Labels: Electronic/Dance
New Music: Disco Fries feat. DJ Class - I'll Be Your Trick EP
Alt. download link:
Disco Fries Ft. DJ Class "I'll Be Your Trick" (DJ Godfather Remix) [DJcity.com]
[via]
Labels: DJ Class, Electronic/Dance
New Mash-up: Kid Cudi x Steve Angello - Day'N Knas (Brand-X Mash-up Remix)
Alt. download link:
Kid Cudi x Steve Angello - Day'N Knas (Brand-X Mash-up Remix) [yousendit mp3 download link]
Brand-X online - myspace
Labels: Electronic/Dance, Kid Cudi, Mash-ups
New Mixtape: Hoodie Allen - Pep Rally
"The wait is finally over! I am proud to finally announce the release of my free mixtape Pep Rally which is available for direct download now at www.timeforthepeprally.com. Pep Rally, which features 11 original tracks, lives up to it’s name--as a high energy, fun mixtape that cleverly combines indie sampling and hip hop music. Pep Rally is a celebration of growing up, narrated with help from samples by Beach House, Florence + The Machine, The Black Keys and more!"
Dig this? Download it HERE.
Hoodie Allen online - twitter | myspace
Labels: Hoodie Allen, Indie/Alternative Rock, Mash-ups
Music Video: Chiddy Bang - The Good Life (from The Preview)
Video from Chiddy Bang's The Preview EP dropping Oct. 11 in the UK, and Oct. 12 in the US. Here is the track listing:
1. The Good Life (co-produced by Pharrell)
2. Truth
3. Opposite Of Adults
4. Here We Go (ft Q-Tip)
5. All Things Go
6. Nothing On We
7. Bad Day (ft Darwin Deez)
8. Old Ways
Labels: Chiddy Bang
New Music: Plan B - The Recluse (Nero Remix)
I posted this video last week but re-posted 'cos I have a cool new remix of the track by Nero courtesy of my man, Alex at Discodust:
[via]
Labels: UK Hip Hop
Video: Maveric Sabre (SBTV A64)
Music Video: Gunshot - Durrty Goodz
Music Video: M.I.A. - Story to be Told
New Music: DJ Riccachet & DJ Thera-P - The Official Manifesto 2010 Mixtape
via Manifesto:
"Celebrating our week long festival programming - here's the official mixtape for the Manifesto Festival 2010 mixed by DJ Riccachet & DJ Thera-P."
Download the DJ Riccachet & DJ Thera-P - The Official Manifesto 2010 Mixtape HERE. [direct zip file download]
Manifesto is going on all week throughout Toronto. Click the links below for more details...
Manifesto Festival online - webiste | twitter | facebook
Labels: Its a T.dot Thing, Manifesto Festival, mixtapes, Parties and Events
New Mixtape: Manifesto x The Main Ingredient x DJ Mensa present Bilal: A Best Mix
Another 'Main Ingredients'-related project...
This mix was prepared by DJ Mensa in honor of Bilal's show for the Manifesto Festival here in Toronto last night but due to illness (asthma, I believe), his appearance was canceled. The show still went on, turned into a free concert featuring Slakah the Beatchild. I'm a big fan of his and was thinking of going, but I'm wild tired and have sh-t to do tomorrow and didn't wanna come in late and f-ck my morning up. Instead, I'm enjoying this mix as I wind down for the night....
Manifesto x The Main Ingredient present Bilal: A Best Mix [direct mp3 download - right click and save as please!]
Track list:
?uestlove Speaks…
Something To Hold On To
For You
Fast Lane
Bring 2
You’re All I Need (Just Like Heaven)
High & Dry (with Pete Kuzma)
Love It (LP & 9th Wonder Remix)
Reminisce (feat. Mos Def)
Remember (with J. Dilla)
Dontstop (with Musiq)
It’s Your World (with Common)
The 6th Sense (with Common)
Play Your Cards Right (with Common)
Certified (with Guru & J. Dilla)
Waiting For The DJ (with Talib Kweli)
I Can’t Wait (with Jaguar Wright)
Cheeba (with Shafiq Husayn)
Star *69 (with Common)
Sweet Sour You (with SA-RA)
ERYKAH BADU Speaks…
All That I Am (Something For The People)
Hands Of Time
Master Blaster (with Dresden Soul Symphony)
Restart
All Matter (LP Version)
All Matter (Robert Glasper Version)
PHONTE Speaks…
Sometimes
Best Friend (with Tweet)
All For Love
DWELE Speaks…
Soul Sista
DJ Mensa online - twitter | facebook | myspace
Labels: Bilal, DJ Mensa, Its a T.dot Thing, Manifesto Festival, mixtapes
New Music: Amiri - Got Beats... The Main Ingredient For The Recipe
via HiPNOTT:
"With only a week out until the release of his debut solo album, Amiri wanted to share some of the beats that were left on the shelf while making The Recipe with this beat tape Got Beats... The Main Ingredient For The Recipe. There's no denying that before anything, Amiri is a producer first and this beat tape highlights his strength - making beats.
The Recipe drops next week, September 28th, via all digital retailers but you can pre-order the physical CD today and receive it by release date HERE."
Alternate Download Link: Amiri - Got Beats... The Main Ingredient For The Recipe [mediafire download link]
Amiri online - twitter | facebook
Labels: instrumental hip hop
New Music: Rap Ohne Lizenz - The R.O.L. Beat Tape Vol.1
via R.O.L.:
"When we started this blog about a year ago, living together in the same building, sharing the same passion for music, we were passing on links of the stuff we found online. It´s a bit like digging for wax - a lot of crap but then at the end of the box you find a beautiful piece of music. So the next step was to share what you find on an bigger platform. While browsing the web and selecting everyday what stuff is worth promoting, we meet artists who catch our attention. We just wanted more of their dope music. We invented this compilation as fans and asked our favorite underground producers to contribute. We´re happy to deliver you a selection of mainly unreleased beats. We thank all artists for contributing with us to make this happen."
I dig this! My references for deeply underground hip hop are pretty limited but for those who know better than me - If I say this sounds like what you might get if you mixed El-P and Dilla Donuts, am I too far from the mark?
Tracklist:
01. Boom Baptist - 8-Bit-Try
02. Xperiment Beats - Sound Barrier
03. Jon Phonics - Face Music
04. Chemo (Telemachus) - Dirt Digler
05. Das Geraet (Cutcannibalz) - Beck's
06. Dibiase - Choke Ya Hood
07. Anatol Atonal - A-tzeton
08. Torky Tork - Signal Rap
09. DDay One - Give And Take
10. Suff Daddy - Message Break
11. Boom Baptist - Asian March
12. Bugseed - Break of Dawn
13. Elaquent - Good Fortune
14. J. Bizness - Biz Reason 105 Nevermind
15. Pigeondust - Wingless Believer
R.O.L. online - twitter | wesbite
Labels: instrumental hip hop
New Music: Mikey Vegaz feat. E-40 - One Hit Wonder
So while we're on it again, here's more Bay Area ish!
First single from 2007 Source Magazine "Unsigned Hype" winner, Mikey Vegaz (really?) releases the first leak, "One Hit Wonder" featuring E-40, from his forthcoming solo-debut, The Premature Millionaire, which is due to for release this fall.
Mikey Vegaz feat. E-40 - One Hit Wonder [usershare mp3 download link]
For the record, I love this beat but I don't this song....
Labels: E-40
New Music: Elephant & Castle - Analogue EP
I knew my flow on these posts would be thrown off! This kid is from the Bay Area but doing some instrumental hip hop type sh-t....
Dig that? It's a free download but here's a couple direct mp3 downloads if you don't want to download the whole thing via the bandcamp above:
Elephant and Castle - "The Look" | "LA Gear" [direct mp3 download links - right click and save as please]
Click HERE for info....
Labels: instrumental hip hop
New Music: FreshNerd of 100 Akres - The Billy Ocean Beat Tape
"Billy Ocean's 1984 album, Suddenly, had gems such as "Caribbean Queen" and "Mystery Lady." Those tracks initially drew me to flip and chop the living sh*t out of this LP. This time around I even remixed Mos Def's "Priority" (from The Ecstatic album) over one of these Billy Ocean slappers and the outcome....well, let's just say its what made Billy utter the words "This sh*t is bananas!*"
Previously on The Kitchen:
Listen to 100 Akres presents The Cyndi Lauper Beat Tape HERE.
* Billy Ocean never really said "This sh*t is bananas!"
[via The Fresh Nerd]
Labels: instrumental hip hop, Mash-ups
