Other Music from a... Different Kitchen

The Kitchen Has Moved!

2010-10-10T23:04:00.010-04:00

You can catch us HERE now:

www.different-kitchen.com

Blogger: it's been real, but like my man, the late, great Robin Harris always said: gotta go, gotta go!

The Kitchen: Temporarily Closed For Renovations!

2010-10-02T01:04:00.000-04:00

As those of you who follow me on twitter already know, The Kitchen is finally making the jump from this cot-awful Blogger platform to wordpress and our own custom domain! It's been a good seven-plus years but probably at least two or three years too many on this archaic platform. Seeing what you can do on wordpress, I realize how much of a bloody idiot I've been for sticking with Blogger all this time, and not even the new version of Blogger either - I had made too many tweaks and customizations on this creaky old site to want to start from scratch when Blogger upgraded their platform so never made the switch. 2005 style, baby!

Still seven years and almost 2½ million unique hits later, we've managed to catch some plaudits and props along the way even though we were looking amateur hour status as far as the site's opitcs. Mercifully, thanks to the homie, Rafi Kam at Oh Word and his generous offer, finally making hte jump to wordpress was not only easy & relatively painless but also CHEAP! The new site has been in development for the past few weeks and is pretty close to being ready to launch. There's still some tweaking of the format and porting of assets from this version of The Kitchen to the new one to do but Different Kitchen 2.0 will be officially ready to launch with a fresh but still familiar feel within the next two weeks, possibly sooner, by my estimation.

I could keep posting here in the meantime 'cos, believe me, I got more than enough stuff to post, but frankly I'm kind of tired and I have a million other projects & opportunities I need to be working on anyway on so I'm gonna wrap up things here for now and concentrate on getting the new site ready to rock. To make up for the lack of posting I'll probably be more active on twitter though.

So, to those of you who come here regularly looking for that ole' different or next sh-t, first off: thanks for the years of support but also walk with me and/or keep checking back here for an announcement of when Different Kitchen 2.0 will be ready to go. In the meantime, enjoy your weekend and see you on the other side.

New Music: Sleigh Bells - Infinity Guitars

2010-09-30T09:14:00.009-04:00

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]

New Music: Escort - Cocaine Blues

2010-09-30T08:52:00.001-04:00

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...

New Music UNKLE feat. Lupe Fiasco - The Runaway

2010-09-30T08:42:00.010-04:00

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]

New Music: Florence and the Machine feat. Gilbere Forte - Dog Days Are Over ( Yeasayer Remix)

2010-09-30T08:24:00.010-04:00

I'm starting to really like this Gilbere Forte kid. Click the tag below to hear previous music by him.

[via Gilbere Forte]

New Music: Cheap Thrills - Cleanin Jigga's Juice (feat. LCD Soundsystem, Jay-Z & The Notorious B.I.G.)

2010-09-30T08:22:00.002-04:00

Hot or not?

[via Cheap Thrills]

New Music: Soulbrotha - Christ My Only Hope ("Last Hope" freestyle)

2010-09-29T01:47:00.001-04:00

'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

New Mixtape: Droop-E - BLVCK Diamond Life

2010-09-29T01:06:00.001-04:00

"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

2010-09-29T00:50:00.001-04:00

Some solid NYC hip hop, I f-cks with this!

[via Shawn Prez, Hen Roc & InFlexWeTrust.com]

New Music: Nottz - Blast That feat. Black Milk

2010-09-29T00:41:00.002-04:00

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]

New Music: Paul Wall - Stay Iced Up feat. C. Stone & Johnny Dang

2010-09-29T00:21:00.005-04:00

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

New Music: QuESt - Inner Sense (Produced By M&D)

2010-09-28T23:54:00.003-04:00

Indie rock aficionados, help me out here: what is that beat sampling??

Alt. mp3 download link:
QuESt - Inner Sense [usershare]

[via QuESt / OCSupreme]

New Mixtape: Mickey Factz - I'm Better Than You

2010-09-28T01:40:00.001-04:00

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??]

New Music: Drake feat. Swizz Beatz & Mary J Blige - Fancy (Remix)

2010-09-28T01:27:00.002-04:00

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]

New Music: Soulja Boy Tell 'Em feat 50 Cent - Mean Mug

2010-09-28T01:02:00.001-04:00

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]

Music Video: Maino feat. Joell Ortiz & Morgan Heritage - Ask Me About Brooklyn

2010-09-28T00:14:00.000-04:00

Still miss Brooklyn. Bedford & Fulton, Fort Greene and all Bed-Stuy: stand up!

Music Video: Prophet - Ode to the Classics

2010-09-28T00:10:00.000-04:00

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!

Music Video: Drop - Head Up, Chest Out

2010-09-27T23:14:00.000-04:00

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

Music Video: Hell Rell - It Ain't Me

2010-09-27T23:09:00.000-04:00

From Hell Razah to Hell Rell. Not generally a Hell Rell fan but I kinda dig this...

New Music: Hell Razah - Cinematic (prod. by 4th Disciple)

2010-09-27T23:05:00.001-04:00

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]

New Music: Rah Digga - This Ain't No Lil Kid Rap (remix) feat. Redman

2010-09-27T12:32:00.007-04:00

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]

New Music: Boog Brown - The Essence (video) / The Essence (Oddisee Remix)

2010-09-27T12:14:00.000-04:00

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]

New Music: Kat, Bambi Bugatti, Kitana & Quinn Maybach - Champion

2010-09-27T11:57:00.001-04:00

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]

Is Reema Major the New Nicki Minaj and the Next MC to Blow Out the T.dot?

2010-09-27T11:43:00.001-04:00

"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!

<a href="http://g7recordspromo.bandcamp.com/track/jj-money-ft-reema-major-swaggberry">JJ Money ft Reema Major - Swaggberry by G7 Records Promo</a>
JJ Money feat. Reema Major - Swaggberry [direct mp3 download link]

For more on Reema Major, click HERE.

Video: Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble feat. Bilal - Someday We'll All Be Free (Live Donny Hathaway Cover)

2010-09-27T01:06:00.000-04:00

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...
<a href="http://miguelatwood-ferguson.bandcamp.com/track/some-day-well-all-be-free-feat-bilal">Some Day We'll All Be Free feat BILAL by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson</a>

[plug research via Roger]

New Music: Gilles Peterson Presents Worldwide – A Celebration Of His Syndicated Radio Show

2010-09-26T13:24:00.003-04:00

"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]

The Couch Sessions pres. The Dream Suite – featuring Andreya Triana

2010-09-26T12:09:00.002-04:00

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

2010-09-26T11:41:00.000-04:00

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]

New Music: DJ Chorizo Funk - Chorizo Chunks 8: All Wax All Live Mix

2010-09-26T11:31:00.001-04:00

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]

New Music: Rene Lopez - Boogaloo 69 Latin Soul Mix Volume 1

2010-09-26T11:22:00.002-04:00

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]

Video: Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Visits Newark, N.J to Discuss his $100 million Donation to the School Board

2010-09-26T11:05:00.001-04:00

Read more....

"Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg's Donation to Newark Schools Poses $100 Million question." [WSJ.com]

Video: Stephen Colbert Stays in Character at Congressional Hearing on the State of Agricultural Jobs

2010-09-26T10:58:00.000-04:00

So disrespectful but hilarious!

Related:

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, (D-MD): Colbert's testimony 'an embarrassment.' [Washington Times]

New Music: Kanye West - So Appalled feat. RZA, Jay-Z, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz & Cyhi the Prynce

2010-09-25T20:27:00.001-04:00

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]

New Music: Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are The Dead (I Killed Kenny Remix)

2010-09-25T20:16:00.001-04:00

[via I Killed Kenny and the Soundcloud Box - got focused, people!]

New Mash-Up: Miami Horror x Theophilus London - Sometimes (Universe remix) / Groove Me (DJ Cams Blend)

2010-09-25T20:11:00.001-04:00

New Mixtape: Cisco Adler presents SuperCaliforniaLipstickSexyMagicDopeShit

2010-09-25T20:03:00.002-04:00

New mixtape featuring Shwayze, Cobra Starship, The Knux, Remi Nicole, Chris Young the Rapper, Del The Funky Homosapien, Mickey Avalon and more...

<a href="http://ciscoadlerpresents.bandcamp.com/album/supercalifornialipsticksexymagicdopeshit">SUPERCALIFORNIALIPSTICKSEXYMAGICDOPESHIT by Cisco Adler Presents</a>

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:

Promo Video for the new Chevrolet Spark

2010-09-25T19:49:00.000-04:00

[this is a PPC thing via the GoViral network]

Clinton Sparks - Favorite DJ feat. Jermaine Dupri & DJ Class (Original & Remixes)

2010-09-25T18:55:00.002-04:00

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]

New Music: Mark Ronson & The Business Intl - Glass Mountain Trust feat. D'Angelo

2010-09-24T08:26:00.001-04:00

Another track from Mark Ronson & The Business Intl's Record Collection album featuring the elusive and legendary D'Angelo:

[spotted via Idolator]

Video: Downtown Calling Documentary

2010-09-24T08:15:00.001-04:00

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]

In Toronto this Sunday: Meet-N-Greet with Yelawolf!

2010-09-23T17:05:00.001-04:00

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! :/

New Music: Strictly Steele - Stepping Out (Produced By Dj DviousMindZ)

2010-09-23T16:52:00.000-04:00

Co-signing this 'cos: 1. the kid is from England but moved to Canada (like me!) and 2. the song is good!

<a href="http://stric.bandcamp.com/track/stepping-out">Stepping Out by Strictly Steele</a>
Alt. download links: usershare | mediafire

TONIGHT in Toronto: Sound Battle Royale Promo (Round 4)

2010-09-23T16:42:00.001-04:00

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.

N.E.R.D. feat. Nelly Furtado - Hot-N-Fun (Hot Chip Remix)

2010-09-22T19:51:00.002-04:00

This ain't new but I missed posting it when it dropped but I still think it's hot. Do you?

Music Video: OK Go - White Knuckles

2010-09-22T19:33:00.002-04:00

For the three of you who haven't seen this yet: the viral music video masters are back!

Music Video: Faction G - Ya Names Not Down (The Bouncer)

2010-09-22T13:31:00.002-04:00

This dubstep-y, UK hip hop track is FANTASTIC! I love it...

[via Semtex]

New Music: The Juan MacLean, James Curd and Flosstradamus Remixes of Greenskeepers - I Am Trying

2010-09-22T13:20:00.003-04:00

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]

New Music: Jimi Hendrix - Foxy Lady (Streetlab Remix)

2010-09-22T13:13:00.003-04:00

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

Mishka x Diplo x Mad Decent present: Das Racist - Sit Down, Man mixtape

2010-09-22T13:00:00.000-04:00

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

2010-09-22T12:52:00.003-04:00

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

New Music: Disco Fries feat. DJ Class - I'll Be Your Trick EP

2010-09-22T12:31:00.002-04:00

Alt. download link:
Disco Fries Ft. DJ Class "I'll Be Your Trick" (DJ Godfather Remix) [DJcity.com]

[via]

New Mash-up: Kid Cudi x Steve Angello - Day'N Knas (Brand-X Mash-up Remix)

2010-09-22T12:26:00.002-04:00

Alt. download link:
Kid Cudi x Steve Angello - Day'N Knas (Brand-X Mash-up Remix) [yousendit mp3 download link]

Brand-X online - myspace

New Mixtape: Hoodie Allen - Pep Rally

2010-09-22T12:14:00.002-04:00

"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

Music Video: Chiddy Bang - The Good Life (from The Preview)

2010-09-22T12:09:00.003-04:00

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

New Music: Plan B - The Recluse (Nero Remix)

2010-09-22T12:04:00.002-04:00

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]

Video: Maveric Sabre (SBTV A64)

2010-09-22T12:01:00.001-04:00

Watch this! Kid is DOPE!!!!

[via Semtex]

Music Video: Gunshot - Durrty Goodz

2010-09-22T11:59:00.001-04:00

[via Semtex]

Music Video: M.I.A. - Story to be Told

2010-09-22T11:57:00.000-04:00

Is this video official??

[via idolator]

New Music: DJ Riccachet & DJ Thera-P - The Official Manifesto 2010 Mixtape

2010-09-22T01:42:00.004-04:00

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

New Mixtape: Manifesto x The Main Ingredient x DJ Mensa present Bilal: A Best Mix

2010-09-22T01:07:00.003-04:00

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

New Music: Amiri - Got Beats... The Main Ingredient For The Recipe

2010-09-22T01:05:00.002-04:00

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."

<a href="http://hipnottrecords.bandcamp.com/album/got-beats-the-main-ingredient-for-the-recipe">Got Beats... The Main Ingredient For The Recipe by HiPNOTT Records</a>
Alternate Download Link: Amiri - Got Beats... The Main Ingredient For The Recipe [mediafire download link]

Amiri online - twitter | facebook

New Music: Rap Ohne Lizenz - The R.O.L. Beat Tape Vol.1

2010-09-22T00:55:00.003-04:00

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."

<a href="http://rapohnelizenz.bandcamp.com/album/rapohnelizenz-the-beat-tape-vol-1">Rapohnelizenz - The Beat Tape Vol.1 by rapohnelizenz</a>

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

New Music: Mikey Vegaz feat. E-40 - One Hit Wonder

2010-09-22T00:39:00.003-04:00

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....

New Music: Elephant & Castle - Analogue EP

2010-09-22T00:26:00.004-04:00

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....

<a href="http://elephantandcastle.bandcamp.com/album/analogue-ep">Analogue EP by Elephant and Castle</a>

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....

New Music: FreshNerd of 100 Akres - The Billy Ocean Beat Tape

2010-09-22T00:17:00.003-04:00

"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!*"

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://beattape.100akres.com/album/the-billy-ocean-beat-tape"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;The Billy Ocean Beat Tape by 100 Akres&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

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]

New Music: Grey Matter - Cause and Effect

2010-09-22T00:14:00.002-04:00

Free download of the new single "Cause and Effect" by Grey Matter taken from their self-titled debut album out now on Domination Recordings:

<a href="http://dominationrec.bandcamp.com/track/cause-and-effect">Cause and Effect by Domination Recordings</a>

New Music: Probe DMS - Crack feat. The Incomparable Shakespeare

2010-09-21T23:59:00.003-04:00

Track from Probe's forthcoming album, Life Is A Movie:

Probe DMS - Crack feat The Incomparable Shakespeare [direct mp3 download link]

Previously on The Kitchen:

Watch The Incomparable Shakespeare's "Hometown" featuring Adele HERE.

New Music: Trek Life - Due West

2010-09-21T23:49:00.004-04:00

OK, one more West Coast joint which is also a nice segueway into some more underground joints....

On this one Trek Life & Oddisee explore LA's history:

Trek Life - Due West [direct mp3 download link - right click and save as]

Trek Life online - twitter | myspace | facebook

Mistah F.A.B. - Under The Bay Episode 38 (Part 1) & Mixtape

2010-09-21T23:29:00.003-04:00

Keeping it West Coast for one more post...

<a href="http://music.thizzler.com/album/under-the-bay-season-1-the-mixtape">Under The Bay Season 1: The Mixtape by Thizzler On The Roof</a>
Alt. download link:
Thizzler On The Roof presents... Under The Bay Season 1: The Mixtape [mediafire zip file download link]

[via Thizzler.com / Underthebay.com]

Album Sampler: Preview Ice Cube's I Am The West

2010-09-21T23:22:00.002-04:00

Actually sounds pretty good!

Ice Cube - I Am The West (album sampler) [usershare mp3 download link]

Album in stores 9/28.

[via Brett at RBC Records]

New Music: Bishop Lamont - No Equal

2010-09-21T22:50:00.004-04:00

He didn't produce this but just 'cos it sounds so much like he did, can I just say: I wish Dre still made beats like this...

Listen to Black Milk's Brand New Album of the Year in FULL!

2010-09-21T11:37:00.003-04:00

'Controversial' album title aside this is good (not G.O.O.D.) music. Black Milk is one of the current poster boys for modern underground hip hop. He makes great music worthy of the title he's given this project (which refers primarily to the fact that it chronicle the year in which it was made, not to the fact that he presumptuously thinks it's the best album of the year). This is hip hop with hard beats and hard rhymes, just like your dad used to tell you about!

<a href="http://blackmilk.bandcamp.com/album/album-of-the-year">Album of the Year by Black Milk</a>

Black Milk online - twitter | myspace

New Music: Mickey Factz feat. Big K.R.I.T - Get By

2010-09-21T11:31:00.003-04:00

Alt. download link:
Mickey Factz feat. Big K.R.I.T - Get By [limelinx mp3 link]

[via GFC NY / Mr. Mcintosh]

New Music: Dorrough - Get Big (Video & Remix)

2010-09-21T11:12:00.004-04:00

Dorrough - "Get Big (Remix)" feat. DJ Drama, Diddy, Yo Gotti, Bun B, Diamond, Shawty Lo, Wiz Khalifa & Maino:

[via globalrespect]

New Music: Pill feat Young Dro, Rocko & All-Star - Dope Boys

2010-09-21T11:06:00.001-04:00

Track has minor tags but is fiya still. Check it:

Gucci Mane - It's Alive feat. Swizz Beatz / Why You Mad w Ace Hood / X-Rated w King Solo

2010-09-21T10:54:00.007-04:00

A few recent joints by or featuring Gucci!

Ace Hood - Why You Mad feat Gucci Mane [mp3 download link]

King Solo - X-Rated feat Gucci Mane [mp3 download link]

Gucci Mane feat. Swizz Beatz - "It's Alive":

[via joellum]

Flo Rida feat. Ludacris, & Gucci Mane - "Why You Up In Here":

[via by BigTank]

Killa Kyleon - Killa / Cell Therapy (Freestyle) / Bun B For President (Freestyle)

2010-09-21T10:36:00.003-04:00

I'm conflicted on this dude. Watch the video then listen to these tracks and you'll see why....

Killa Kyleon & Marcus Manchild - Cell Therapy (Goodie Mob Freestyle) [mp3 download link]

Killa Kyleon - "Bun B For President (Freestyle)"

[via Clutch City Sh-t]

New Music: L.E.$ (of Boss Hogg Outlawz) - True Talk / Str8 Drop

2010-09-21T10:14:00.003-04:00

From "Real Talk" to "True Talk." This dude (from Slim Thug's Boss Hogg Outlawz crew) can spit! J Dawg featured on that "Real Talk" track posted yesterday and Killa Kyleon are also part of the Boss Hogg crew. I kind of slept on that movement - I might have to do some exploring, speaking of which....

L.E.$ (of Boss Hogg Outlawz) - True Talk [mp3 download link]

Propain - Real Talk feat. J Dawg

2010-09-20T14:33:00.003-04:00

Track from the #Departure album. I LOVE this joint!!! Nice use of those Young Jeezy interview clips in the chorus sections.

<a href="http://propain.bandcamp.com/track/real-talk-ft-j-dawg">Real Talk ft. J Dawg by Propain</a>
Propain - Real Talk feat. J Dawg [mp3 download]

Propain online - twitter | facebook | bandcamp

[ThaFixx via Traps N Trunk]

Curren$y – Skybourne feat. Big K.R.I.T. & Smoke DZA

2010-09-20T14:26:00.002-04:00

Not putting the 'New Music' tag on some of these posts 'cos it's stuff from earlier in the summer that I never got around to posting that I still dig that I think needs some shine:

[spotted via kdough / mp3 via hypetrak]

Kia Shine - Dreads (Remix) feat. Playaz Circle & T-Pain

2010-09-20T14:09:00.002-04:00

This might feature Tity Boy and not Playaz Circle? Real South headz: can anyone clarify one way or the other?

Kia Shine - Dreads (Remix) feat. Playaz Circle & T-Pain [mp3 download]

Big Boi feat. Ced L Young – Chickens N Birds

2010-09-20T14:05:00.003-04:00

An oldie (in blog terms) but a goodie. Don't think this was on the Sir Lucious Left Foot album either (?):

Music Video: Hit-Boy & Chase N. Cashe – Ahh Shit

2010-09-20T13:51:00.003-04:00

Not that these dudes can see 3-Stacks and Big Boi on the MC tip but why does this beat give me the feel of like Outkast's "Elevators" remade for the jerk music era? Someone might have just slipped some hallucinogenics in my brand muffin this morning so I apologize if I'm sounding crazy with that one.....

[via hustleGRL]

Music Video: Joell Ortiz - Sing Like Bilal

2010-09-20T13:45:00.003-04:00

Filmed at Hot 97. On my word I been hearing this (apparently) DJ Premier-produced record on Hot 97 for a while now but I had no idea it was called "Sing Like Bilal"!

[via Miss Info]

New Music: Nefarious - For The Night Time (instrumental hip hop album)

2010-09-20T13:35:00.003-04:00

Some cool & mellow instrumental hip hop vibes to start off your week right...

<a href="http://music.thesouldojo.com/album/for-the-night-time">For The Night Time by The Soul Dojo Music Group</a>

Dig what you hear? Download it HERE [mediafire download link] or if you want to support independent, underground music, you can pay $5 to buy official, hi-quality audio files of the album HERE.

Nefarious! online - website | twitter | bandcamp

New Music: Tragedy tha Beast - Mr. Blue Sky / Nobody (Prod. by JiNx Beatz)

2010-09-20T13:18:00.008-04:00

This music, from a new Chiacgo MC, was sent to me by Ben from Da-What:

Tragedy tha Beast - "Nobody" (Prod. by JiNx Beatz):

Tragedy tha Beast - "Mr. Blue Sky" (Prod. by JiNx Beatz):

I was diggin' it. How about y'all? Reminds me a little of his fellow Chi town MC, Rhymefest (click that second track in particular for why I say that) which is no bad thing in my book. Dunno about calling himself Tragedy though. The homie from Queensbridge might have something to say about that!

If you do like what you hear though, you can download the whole Premonition EP HERE. [usershare download link]

Tragedy tha Beast online - ReverbNation | Twitter | Facebook | Myspace

New Music: Lyrics Born - Something Better Feat. Francis and the Lights

2010-09-20T12:04:00.002-04:00

Alt. download link:
Lyrics Born - Something Better Feat. Francis and the Lights [mediafire mp3 link]

[via Thomas at Biz3 PR]

New Music: QuESt - The Samba Thelonious Theory

2010-09-20T11:57:00.003-04:00

From QuESt:

"QuESt has been busy focusing on his upcoming free LP, The Reason: A Defense Mechanism. Here's a cut that may/may not make the album called "The Samba Thelonious Theory", produced by Thelonious. You decide, should this or should this or should this not make the cut? The Reason: A Defense Mechanism drops November 23rd, presented by www.YesIamQuESt.com & Dope Couture Clothing, ENJOY!"

Alt download link:
QuESt - The Samba Thelonious Theory [usershare mp3 link]

I say make the cut. Agree?

Lefse Records presents Banjo or Freakout - Way Slow Series: Volume One

2010-09-19T21:35:00.004-04:00

Perfect mellow vibes to wrap up and wind down a great weekend, weather-wise:

"Way Slow is a new series curated by Lefse Records. While maintaining the basic structures of a formal record label, they are embracing creativity in everything from artist sound to packaging. Each release will be a unique creation from start to finish. Many of the artists are going to be releasing material that is well outside of their normal sound, some will be collaborations, some will be from parts of the world where most of us will never see. Alongside digital downloads, they will be offering limited edition cd’s, cassettes, and even vinyl in some cases. All physical products will be hand wrapped/sewn/carved individually for every release and presented as a heartwarming package of beautiful sound.

Volume 1 comes from Banjo or Freakout on October 12th (pre-order it HERE) and will continue indefinitely. Other artists already on board are: Ganglians, Sonny Smith, Houses/Teen Daze, Phaseone, The Traditionist, Aloha Tigers, Sunnybrook, Algodon Egipcio, Brothertiger, Tape Deck Mountain, Solter and Black Glass."

[via]

Check out Banjo or Freakout - "Over There" on mp3 below:

Banjo or Freakout - Over There [direct mp3 download link - right click and save as please]

Banjo or Freakout - Way Slow: Volume 1 tracklist

1. 0156
2. Street Runners
3. 75
4. Over There
5. Bad As It Looks
6. Is That All
7. Vasto Beach

BUY Banjo or Freakout's Way Slow Series: Volume One on pre-order HERE.

Online - Lefse Records | Way Slow - Tumblr

New Music: Electric Wire Hustle - They Don't Want

2010-09-19T21:02:00.003-04:00

This is kind of old to be honest, the 'new music' description in the post title to the contrary, but I just came across it as I was trying (unsuccessfully) to clear out the archive folder in my RSS Reader. Still fiya though:

[via bberecords and the late, great A Tribe Called Next]

New Music: Cee-Lo - I Want You

2010-09-19T20:58:00.000-04:00

Radio rip unfortunately but had to post anyway!

Damn, Cee-Lo's shaping up to have a helluva year between this and "F-ck You"....

Bonus:

Here's a video of Cee Lo Green's "F-ck You" as performed by the Brown University acapella group, the Jabberwocks:

[via Idolator]

Album Preview: Fitz & the Tantrums - Pickin' Up The Pieces

2010-09-19T20:06:00.002-04:00

I'm kind of digging this! If you're into retro 60's soul sounds (Sharon Jones, Duffy, Amy Winehouse etc.), then check this out. It's new music for old mods and people who still collect and play vintage music on vinyl!

Like what you hear? BUY the whiole album at F.A.T.T's online store HERE Or at least get a free mp3 of the single, "MoneyGrabber" below:

Fitz & the Tantrums online - website | twitter | facebook

Video: Lady Gaga's Message to the Senate Calling for the Repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Law

2010-09-19T19:48:00.003-04:00

Admittedly, I've made No Homo jokes and dropped the other F-bomb plenty in my time but this anti-gay discrimination in the military is f-cking RETARDED. The time for it has long since passed and it has to end. Someone, anyone who's still in support of this madness needs give me even one great argument why gays shouldn't be able to serve openly in the military now. Compromised troop morale ain't it either. If someone has that much of an issue around gay people, I gotta really look at them kinda sideways too!

Call your senator at (202) 224-3121 to end this lunacy.

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network online - website | twitter

Christine O'Donnell Cancels TV Appearances After Video of Her Admitting to Practicing Witchcraft Surfaces

2010-09-19T19:26:00.002-04:00

No wonder even Karl Rove was killing this broad. Wonder what Sarah Palin who's been going HARD for this chick has to say about this. All those idiots in the GOP who jumped on the bandwagon after her primary win must be feeling STUPID right about now. Hopefully one day Americans will look back on this period in their history and ask, "What the f-ck was all that Tea Party lunacy about??"

New Music: Basement Jaxx - Romeo (DivKid 'Loves Juliet' Remix)

2010-09-18T19:27:00.003-04:00

I know they're the old men of club/house music now and not the cool, 'it' group any more, but I'm still a MAJOR fan of the first two Basement Jaxx albums. Here's a remix (remake?) of their first big crossover (at least in the UK) radio record, "Romeo":

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New Music: Religion - Forgot About Disco

2010-09-18T19:17:00.002-04:00

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Two Remixes of ''Don't Turn The Lights On'' from Chromeo's Business Casual

2010-09-18T18:59:00.005-04:00

Chromeo - "Don't Turn The Lights On (Christian Martin Remix)":

Chromeo - "Don't Turn The Lights On (Aeroplane Remix)":

Business Casual track list:
01. Hot Mess
02. I'm Not Contagious
03. Night by Night
04. Don't Turn the Lights On
05. You Make it Rough
06. When the Night Falls (feat. Solange Knowles)
07. Don't Walk Away
08. J'ai Claqué la Porte
09. The Right Type
10. Grow Up

Business Casual dropped in stores this past week. BUY it on itunes (US) HERE.

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[via The Round Table/ by Tim-Rob]

Promo Video: LG Optimus One – The Clue

2010-09-18T18:40:00.002-04:00

"The LG Optimus One with Google takes you on a journey with cool features such as Google Goggles, Google Navigation, Shazam."

This promo clip is the perfect segue-way out of the old school hip hop stuff into some more electronic stuff for Saturday night....

[this is a PPC thing via the Goviral network]

New Music: Dinco D feat. B The Hard Way – Dinc to The Dinc

2010-09-18T17:55:00.003-04:00

For those not knowing, Dinco D was the oft-overlooked third member of early 90's hip hop crew, Leaders of the New School which introduced the world to a young Trevor Smith aka Busta Rhymes.

Cats may have slept on Dinco while slavering over Busta and underrated second-banana Charlie Brown but this record is kinda dope. It sounds like it was made in ’96 and I mean that in a good way! This might not be 2010 style hip hop but it damn sho' is funky. In other words, hip hop I can f-ck with!

On the crate-diggin' tip, is that the same sample as Gangstarr's "B.Y.S." in the beat?? And while we're talking about Gangstarr and posting so much old school hip hop stuff, let me say R.I.P. to Guru one more time. The Kitchen never forgets....

[mp3 courtesy Unkut]