Lyrically, its definitely a headphones in bed job. . Chapter One of the forthcoming project. .
Thanks To Nahright.
MP3: Lupe Fiasco - The Coolest
Friday, 30 November 2007
The Coolest
R.O.C Stars Street Leak
Yeah this came out either yesterday or today. Selection of new songs from the rocafella Roster as they attempt to crush everyone else out in the last quarter. Jay, Beanie and Freeway all appearing. Grab the mixtape free, here. Thanks to Nr.
MP3: Jay-Z - DP3
While on the subject.. Part 3 of his interview with MTV is up.. Read It Here
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Back On Last.fm
After sorting out a few computing issues, I am now back on last.fm . . See the profile / add me here.
Also means that I can bring you some more MP3's . . . .
Thursday, 29 November 2007
Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction
This is wrong in so many ways, but it works at the same time..
From the 9th studio album, 'Ego Trippin' due in March next year.
A little bit more;
The first single, “Sensual Seduction,” features Snoop rapping and singing, utilizing the now popular "talk box" effect, which was originally popularized by Roger Troutman of Roger and Zapp.
A video for "Sensual Seduction" is slated to premiere November 28th.
"‘Sensual Seduction’ is like a throwback feel-good song," Snoop Dogg said in a statement. "I wanted to have fun with this one ... and the video is crazy."
According to reps for Snoop, the video for the single takes viewers back to the early eighties and features the rapper backed by a female group reminiscent of legendary girl groups like Rick James’ the Mary Jane Girls and Prince's Vanity Six.
The video also pays tribute to some of Snoop's favorite R&B singers, including the aforementioned Rick James and Prince.
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
'Hero'n got less steps than Britney'
This ones for Claire.
Article on his 'Lyrical Easter Eggs'.. MTV.
Also, 'Last Time I Wrote Down My Words..'
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Scarface - Girl You Know (Ft. Trey Songz)
Looks like scarface has gone and got himself a paunch. .
I'l grab the album purely for this song.
Little Brother 'Getback' Review
So Pitchfork give it a 6.4 .. I give them an 'Incorrect'. Go find it. Seriously, it's worth it.
Review
Monday, 26 November 2007
Gilles Peterson: Defected In The House
Straight from his myspace blog;
anyway I've been working on my "GP in the house' for defected which I must admit I'm very excited about. As I've said before its gonna be a triple cd and I've just done the classic/inspirations bit.
Track Listing
1 - Weldon Irvine - We gettin down
2 - Johnny Hammond - Tell me what to do
3 - Sonny Stitt - Slick Eddie
4 - Idris Muhammed - Could heaven ever be like this
5 - Angela Bofill - People make the world go round
6 - Taste of Honey - Boogie oogie oogie
7 - Geraldine Hunt - Can't fake the feeling
8 - Clyde Alexander - Got to keep your love
9 - Earth Wind + Fire - Let your feelings show
10- Slick - Space Base
11- Mass Production - Cosmic Lust
12- Willie Hutch - Brother's gonna work it out
13- Main Ingredient - Happiness just around the bend
14- Keni Burke - Keep on singing
15- Rufus/Chaka Khan - Circle
16- Love Unlimited - Move me no mountain
17- One Way - Didn't you know it
18- Heatwave - Goin crazy
19- Cerrone - Music of life
20- Jon Lucien - Mi vida
Mmmmmmmmmm.
Saturday, 24 November 2007
Tes La Rok
..is definitely in a groove at the moment, and judging by his MYSPACE player.. It will continue into '08. Don't sleep.
Worldwide 22/11
Only listened to the first hour this week. But it is packed.
LISTEN HERE
Carlos y Gaby – ‘Celestial Shores/DNA Codes (Recipes For Love)’ (Alpha Pup)
Unknown – ‘Unknown’ (Test)
Zed Bias feat. Ghost – ‘Untitled’ (Sick Trumpet)
Headhunter – ‘Locus Lotus’ (Tempa)
Jay Electronica – ‘Who’s World Is This’ (White)
Tribe – ‘Living In A New Day’ (Test)
El Michaels Affair feat. Todd M. Simon – ‘Easy Access’ (Soul Fire)
Arun Ghosh – ‘Bhairavi’ (White)
Mulatu Astatqe – ‘Yekermo Sew’ (Union Square)
Massak – 'B.L.A. Part 1' (Soul Fire)
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble feat. Jay-Z, Freeway and Beanie Sigel – ‘War’ (Catchdubs Remix) (Test)
Sahib Shihab – ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ (Vogue)
The Heliocentrics – ‘The Oracle’ (Now Again)
2BO4 – ‘Flags and Words’ (Test)
Benga – ’26 Basslines’ (Tempa)
3.00
Minghe Morte feat. Matt Bourne – ‘Mothership Part 1’ (Test)
Baska & Skavelli – ‘Get Off The Ground (Bottom End Version)’ (Freestyle)
Chick Corea – ‘Central Park’ (Polydor)
Pleasure – ‘Joyous' (DJ Harvey Re Edit) (Test)
Stacey Epps – ‘Untitled’ (Test)
Erykah Badu – ‘Honey’ (Test)
In Conversation: Jill Scott
Jill Scott – ‘Slowly Surely’ (Hidden Beach)
Jill Scott – ‘Golden’ (Hidden Beach)
4 Hero feat. Jill Scott – ‘Another Day’ (Talkin Loud)
Black Velvet – ‘An Earthquakes Coming (If You Don’t Straighten Up)’ (Instrumental) (Black Top)
Jill Scott- ‘Wanna Be Loved’ (Hidden Beach)
Jill Scott – ‘Hate on Me’ (Hidden Beach)
The Expressions – ‘Money i$ King’ (Truth & Soul)
Jill Scott – ‘Insomnia’ (Hidden Beach)
Black Velvet – ‘Is It Me You Really Love’ (Instrumental) (Black Top)
Jill Scott – ‘How’s It Make You Feel’ (Hidden Beach)
The Expressions – ‘These Moments’ (Truth & Soul)
Jill Scott – ‘Only You’ (Hidden Beach)
Phil Asher – Revolution (Test)
Sunday, 18 November 2007
New Drumlesson 12' coming..
And nobody told me.. Definitely a huge fan of Prommer and his percussionists.. 'Strings of Life', 'Rej' and 'Beau Mot Plage' could all walk into my top 10 of the year. Got a live set to bring you sometime.. Very special.
Check the new track out. Here.
Doc Scott NZ Aftermath Mix
Rolling Deep. Sooooo good.
TL:
00:00 High contrast - Everything Is Different (Calibre Remix) [HOSPITAL]
05:09 Furney - This Found You (Ft. Ama)
11:23 Chris Inperspective - Heather’s Hot Waffles [EXIT]
16:03 Bal - Rememberance (Vampire Records Dub)
20:27 ??? - ???
25:24 Soul Intent - Send the Word [31R]
30:31 ??? - ???
34:51 Calibre – All The Days [SIGNATURE]
39:02 Furney - Goodbye [31R]
44:08 Alix Perez - Vanguard [SHOGUN]
48:52 Calibre - Lazy Rock [N/A]
52:40 Lynx - Distance Zero [DEEP SOUL MUSIC]
58:15 Snow Patrol - Open Your Eyes (Marky & Bungle Remix) [BOOTLEG]
62:59 Commix - Japanese Electronics [METALHEADZ]
69:40 Source Direct - Secret Liasons [GOOD LOOKING]
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Stones Throw New and Coming Soon. . .
New t's in either black like the above, or white..
Madlib is remixing all the cuts on the Percee P album, release date coming soon.
Stones Throw come with a Christmas Compilation, available now from a multitude of establishments. Details Here.
Heliocentrics, Doom and Percee P are to join forces for a forthcoming 12" due in January. . 'Distant Star'. Stay tuned for details.
An incredible amount of dates are being played by ST's Roster, naturally the majority of them are in the states, however there are a sprinkling of them in Europe, including Aloe Blacc playing Cargo on Tuesday Night. .
LA Times review of a recent US show.
Not to forget Guilty Simpson coming sometime with an album.. Exciting Times.
Friday, 16 November 2007
The Cool Cover + Listening Session
Listening Session .
Either the bloggers got problems, or Lupe really is going all out on this character thing..
Worldwide 15/11
Highlight this week are the Portico Quartet's live tracks from the Maida Vale Session.. Jneiro Jarel is obviously a brilliant mind, but I don't feel I can get the same type of feel for his music listening through the radio as I do listening to one of his full lengths end to end. Roc Boys still is huuuuuuuge.
Also getting pretty excited about the worldwide awards, January 5th.. Need some tickets for that.
Listen Here.. Or Comment For a download link... when the 7 days are up on Listen Again.
02.00
Tribe – ‘Livin’ In a New Day’ (Carlos Nino Edit) (Planet E)
Creestal – ‘Do What You Do’ (Just Like)
Ned Dohemey – ‘To Prove My Love’ (Re-edit) (Test)
Eddie Kendricks – ‘Going Up In Smoke’ (Motown)
Real People – ‘Rise and Fly’ (Papa)
The Sweet Inspirations – ‘Pity Yourself’ (Stax)
Trusme – ‘At The Disco’ (Fat City)
Bullion – ‘Long Promised’ (White)
Earth Changes – ‘Untitled’ (Test)
Kode 9 – ‘Stung’ (Hyperdub)
Comanche – ‘Instra:mental’ (Darkestral)
The Thelonius Monk Orchestra – ‘Thelonius’ (Riverside)
Terence Blanchard – ‘Ghost of Congo Square’ (Blue Note)
Steve Reid Ensemble – ‘Daxaar’ (Domino)
Restless Soul – ‘Turn Me Out’ (White)
Wu-Tang Clan – ‘Take It Back’ (Test)
Jay-Z feat. El Michael’s Affair – ‘Roc Boys (And The Winner Is…)’ (Def Jam)
Guru and Slum Village – ‘Cuz I’m Jazzy’ (Test)
In Conversation: Jneiro Jarel
Shape of Broad Minds – ‘It ‘Aint Dead!’ (Lex)
Jneiro Jarel – ‘Do YoThang’ (Backyard Remix) (Kindred Spirits)
Beyonce – ‘Déjà vu’ (Jneiro Jarel’s Old Skool Remix) (Test)
Dr Who Dat? – ‘Viberian Twilight’ (Lex)
03.00
Dr Who Dat? – ‘Miles Away’ (Lex)
Shape of Broad Minds – ‘Rhyme Circle’ (Lex)
Dr Who Dat? – ‘N.A.S.A.’ (Kindred Spirits)
Shape of Broad Minds – ‘Viberian Sun’ (Lex)
Dr Who Dat? – ‘Sun Walkers’ (Kindred Spirits)
Shape of Broad Minds – ‘Uprising’ (Lex)
Jneiro Jarel – ‘Jarumba Show’ (CDR)
Live in Session From Maida Vale: Portico Quartet
Portico Quartet – ‘Knee Deep In The North Sea’ (Live In Session)
Portico Quartet – ‘Monsoon’ (Live In Session)
Heliocentrics – ‘Age of The Sun’ (Now Again)
Build An Ark – ‘Morning Glory’ (Kindred Spirits)
Bibi Tanga – ‘Ladybird’ (L’inlassable Disque)
Dee Dee Bridgewater – ‘Love From The Sun’ (Re-edit) (White)
James Brown – ‘This is a Man’s World’ (Henrik Schwarz Remix) (K7!)
Dennis Ferrer – ‘Black Man In Space’ (Test)
Harold Ousley – ‘Paris Sunday’ (Bethlehem)
Real People – ‘Rise and Fly’ (Papa)
Face – ‘Act Like All Is Right’ (Test)
Thursday, 15 November 2007
'The Cool'
Lupe spoke to billboard.com recently and gave away some more info on the new album..
ARTICLE HERE
Perhaps the oddest song is "Gotta East," which is apparently written from the perspective of a cheeseburger and is rife with food/life metaphors.
Related: Imagery on 'The Cool'
Teisha Marie - Addicted To Life
Teisha just sent me the brand new video.. Bags of energy and she can sing, make sure you check the album. Myspace.
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
Talib Kweli - Everything Man
'This aint my full potential, only using 10 percent of my mental on instrumentals'
Lupe Fiasco - Characters of The Cool..
Some real detail going on here.. Possibly overcooking it all, but any creativity in Hiphop at the moment is a good thing. Basically.. Characters he's going to be portraying on his new release. . . The Cool.
Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool - Cast of Characters
Lupe Fiasco (star/narrator/writer/director)
Born: 1982
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Biography: Born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is a rarity in today’s record industry – an artist more concerned with creating timeless, not timely, music. After years of false-starting label deals and mixtape dominance, Fiasco broke through the mainstream’s shield in early 2006 with “Kick Push,” a breezy skateboarder’s ballad that only hinted at his lyrical wizardry. Such verbal gifts became crystal clear on his critically lauded debut, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor. Having brushed with fame while admirably maintaining his integrity, Fiasco is now taking his substance-over-style approach to new, conceptual levels on his sophomore effort, Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool.
Cool Points
- In 2005, Fiasco delivered a scene-stealing verse on Kanye West’s hit single, “Touch The Sky.”
- Fiasco was nominated for three Grammy Awards—Best Rap Solo Performance (“Kick Push”); Best Rap Song (“Kick Push”); and Best Rap Album (Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor).
- In addition to the Grammys, Fiasco was also honored at the 2007 BET Awards (Best New Artist nomination) and 2007 Soul Train Awards (Best New R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist nomination for “I Gotcha”).
- His most nominations came at the 2007 BET Hip Hop Awards: Hip Hop CD of the Year (Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor); Hip Hop Video of the Year (“Kick Push”); Rookie of the Year; and Element Award – Lyricist of the Year.
- Through Atlantic Records, his homebase, Fiasco launched his own company, 1st & 15th Entertainment. His first artist (outside of his own projects) will be Gemini.
- In January 2006, Fiasco signed a deal with Reebok. As part of the footwear/apparel company’s “O.G.” campaign, he designed his own sneaker.
- GQ Magazine named Fiasco as the “Breakout Man of the Year” for 2006.
Michael Young History
Born: March 2006
Birthplace: Every Hood, USA
Biography: Since his early childhood days, Michael Young History was conflicted. Raised by a single, hard-working mother, History never really knew his father, a man who abandoned both History and his baby sister. This lack of paternal guidance turned an otherwise intelligent, promising boy into a drug-selling, money-grubbing Scarface-wannabe. Starting off as merely a petty crook, History’s torrid affair with his mentor’s (Game) wife, The Streets, sent him on a downward spiral of greed, deception, and, ultimately, death.
Cool Point
- An unabashed atheist, History anointed his own “holy trinity”—himself, Streets and The Cool.
The Cool
Resurrected: Amongst the undead since September 2006
Birthplace: Six feet under the Earth’s surface
Biography: The Cool is the physical manifestation of History’s debt to humanity. Payback for every user abused and every family torn apart by History, The Cool walks amongst the living as a zombie. “He” – that term used lightly, considering The Cool isn’t human – reeks of death, an ironic contrast to his polished three-piece-suit appearance. Searching for his purpose, The Cool haunts The Streets.
Cool Points
- His only possessions—two diamond earrings, a gold chain, and a letter from History’s eight-year-old sister.
- Despite the long-finished settling of rigor mortis, the sharp sensation of three bullets constantly causes aching in The Cool.
- Only one thought plays in his head like a broken record – “Hustler for death, no heaven for a gangster.”
The Game
Born: Given life the moment the snake suckered Adam and Eve
Birthplace: The Garden of Eden
Biography: An immortal, soulless entity, The Game scours city blocks and country landscapes with equal menace. Scheming from morning until night, he changes targets like the wind – hustlers, politicians, celebrities, and impressionable youth have all succumbed to his charms. His most valued accomplice is his wife, The Streets. Together, this “Bonnie and Clyde” duo have affected the lives of every man, woman, and child. The victim closest to their affections, however, was Michael Young History, a tortured man seeking acceptance through fame and fortune. Of course, nothing from The Game comes without a price.
Cool Points
- Quite convincing, his foolproof method of touching minds is through blunt fingertips.
- Through his wire-tapped ears, he’s able to hear the approaching of any enemy.
- When not hovering over common society, he lives behind bars, plotting ways to see his son, Heroine, and secretly conversing with his marital lover, The Streets.
- Despite carrying out such heartless actions, The Game does have a blood-pumping system – an amplified system pumping beats through woofer-like veins.
The Streets
Born: Conceived thousands of years ago, when the first paths and roads were paved.
Birthplace: Unknown
Biography: A temptress like none other, The Streets possesses an uncanny knack for seduction and betrayal. An equal opportunity heartbreaker, she exudes an allure irresistible to both men and women. Some have accused her of pedophilia, having lured people into her tangled web at ages as immature as eight years old. The word “love” isn’t in her vocabulary –although The Game is her admitted soulmate. Yet, The Streets has always felt a peculiarly strong connection with Michael Young History.
Cool Points
- Often referred to by her condemners as a “demon in a dress.”
- No stranger to loss, she’s tattooed the names of her murdered ex-boyfriends across her breasts.
- Her ambitions are clear upon eye contact, with dollar signs in the place of her pupils.
- Witnesses to History’s slaying reported seeing brown, almost Hennessy-colored tears roll down The Streets.
Sunday, 11 November 2007
RIP Ms. West
From WMF,
R.I.P forreal...no one ever expects things like this to happen. We all know how much Kanye West loves his mother, so I know this had to hit him super hard, as it would any of us. This will probably humble him a lot as the months turn into years without her. He probably won't make anything public like a statement for probably days/weeks. Anyways, i'm def. praying for him...from one artist to another, I know how much a mother's impact is, as far as inspiration for music, and I am sure she's pleased to be blessed with such a talented son. If she had to leave this earth in anyway, I am sure this is the way she probably wanted it; her son getting out all his dreams and being very successful. Again, rest in peace.
I can't add much more to that. News like this puts everything in perspective, no matter who it happens to.. All we can do is spare a thought for Kanye and those around him as they go through this difficult time. RIP Donda West.
Nas Ft. Game - Hustlers (Unreleased)
Damn, Ive missed Game.. When did he ever sport a beard? Like a young Freeway.
Untrue
Apologies for the lack of posts..
This is perfect though. One of the albums of the year (Says the majority, and me.) Previous Burial Post - including interview. Quite a character and its obvious that he has worked incredibly hard to craft the sound he had in his head when making the album. . Buy it here @ Phonica.
MP3: Burial - Archangel
Got a lot of new music in, so il try to share something each day. .
Friday, 9 November 2007
Deviation 9/11
Zed Bias – Time (Sick Trumpet CDR)
Untitled – Dancing On Holiday (Broadcite CDR)
Chow Daddy – Moxie 12 (Moxie Records)
Nightlife Unlimited – Peaches & Prunes (Ron Hardy Edit) (CDR)
Dego & Kaidi – Come With Me (Extra Freedom Limited)
Flying Lotus – Comet Course Mix 1 (Dubplate)
Theo Parrish – Downstairs (Sound Signature Dubplate)
Upchurch & Tennyson - Don’t I Know You (Kudu)
Chico Hamilton – The Morning Side Of Love (Blue Note)
Mark De-Clive Lowe - Interlude II (Freedom School Japan)
Georgia – Roses (CDR)
Unknown - Day In The Funk (Instrumental) (CDR)
Ron Trent - ‘Its Alright’ (CDR)
Steve Spacek – Mood (CDR)
Dam Funk – Burn Rubber (Baron Zen Remix) (Stones Throw)
Morgan Zarate – 48 Beat (CDR)
Bullion - Get Familiar (CDR)
Guilty Simpson - Get Riches (CDR)
Unknown – The League (Instrumental) (CDR)
Supreme Team – See – Suite (Stones Throw)
Big L – Holding It Down (Flamboyant)
Dilla – Diamonds (Dubplate)
Jill Scott – Breathe (Hidden Beach)
Snowman - Get Some (CDR)
Waajeed - Fat Bottom Girls (CDR)
Saigon ft Jay-Z – Come on Baby (Remix) (CDR)
Dr Dre – L.A. ------ (Instrumental) (Interscope)
Thursday, 8 November 2007
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
Benji B is back
I havent had the chance to listen to this yet.. but it looooks mouthwatering. The scarface is huge as well as the Tony Allen track much later on. Its bound to be a good one, fresh back from some music conference in Canada.
LISTEN HERE
Jay Z ft Nas – Success (White)
Scarface - Girl You Know (Rap-A-Lot)
Wu Tang Clan – Take It Back (SRC)
The El Michaels Affair – Glacier Of Ice (CDR)
Designated Hitters vs Little Brother – Time Of Your Life (Remix) (Scion)
Patti Blinch – Rebel Youth With Skill (CDR)
Mr Complex & Pharaoh Monche - Scream & Shout (Chris Prolific Remix) (CDR)
Flying Lotus – Interference (CDR)
Steve Spacek – Mood (CDR)
J Davey – High Sun (CDR)
Earl Brown – Get Together (Soul Jazz Records)
Timothy McNealy – Sagittarius Black (Truth & Soul)
Bobby Hutcherson – Love Song (Blue Note)
Theo Pomsh – Untitled (Sound Signature CDR)
Nick Holder – Untitled (CDR)
Sacha – Time (NRK Records)
Zachi – Swimming (NRK Records)
Rick Wade – Shamballa (Yore Records)
Hauke Freer – My Beat (Real Soon)
Zed Bias – Time (Sick Trumpet)
Chaz Jankel – Reve De Chevres (Turk Records)
Tony Allen – Kilode (Carl Craig Remix) (Honest Jons)
Waajeed – Untitled (CDR)
Dorion Concept - Untitled (CDR)
Paul White – Untitled (CDR)
Ron Trent – Untitled (CDR)
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Phonicas 4th Birthday Party
Phonica Records. . infinite love for this place. If you've ever been in there you'l know what I mean, and if you haven't, try it sometime.. 51 Poland Street. As for the party, there are some good names on the list - and if the guys behind the counter at Phonica are anything to go by, it should be some night.
Monday, 5 November 2007
Brownswood Loves Jazz
live jam session - Jose James and Soil & pimp.. And below, 'Park Bench People'performed by them all. I hope you now all see why I rave about them quite so much.
Saturday, 3 November 2007
SMD - Hustler (New Version)
Drag that album back out, it still sounds good. I gave it a run out today. . Attack Decay Sustain Release.
Check Back: October
Friday, 2 November 2007
Future King Of Grime (Maybe)
Chipmunk passing through Ace and Vis this week. 1xtra. 16 yearss old lets remember.. Use the tags to see a previous freestyle he did for Westwood.
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Wait A Minute (Just A Touch)
After being at the Jazz Cafe on Sunday Night, and witnessing Estelle and her band perform this, I am ready to put my mortgage on 2008 being her year, both here, and in the states. This produced by Will.I.Am, with the rest of the album a who's who of producers at the moment. . Try and fix you with some audio from the gig in the next couple of days.
Flashing Lights
Thanks to RapUp. . . Guess the artist?
And while on the subject, here is Kanye with some friends round for a sleepover. .
'Only 5 People Know I Make Tunes'
MP3: Burial - Album Preview (Mixed By Kode9)
I can't wait for this album. Chopped, Dark, Moody Machine Worked Soul
Guardian Interview
If you don't know who Burial is and the story behind him, its a great read, if you do - its just the same as the other interviews.
Big Post coming soon. . I owe it.
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