Visions of Violet. WOAH!

Go hit his myspace for the track with Jose james.. I've already told you once. Mmmmmmmmm.. Both are straight out the top drawer.

flyinglotus

Dear Diary

There aren't many better things in the world than a focused Joe Budden.

MP3: Joe Budden - Dear Diary

Taken From Mood Muzik 3.5.

Album due 26th February.

Real Talk With Lupe Fiasco Pt. 2

All the Uk heads are drooling for this.. believe me.

Gilles Petersons Winners 2007

..needs to be given a listen. Top 25 Albums and Top 5 Jazz. .

TRACKLISTING

Listen Here

MP3 will follow when it leaves the listen again website. . One for our scrapbooks.

Real Talk With Lupe Fiasco Pt. 1

Hope your all having a great day... Just snuck 5 minutes too stick this up.
Props to waymorefresher and realtalkNY.
Pt. 2 to follow.

Ya Dayz R #'D

Criminally I slept on this.

Visions Of Violet

Woah. Flying Lotus + Jose James. Visions Of Violet.

Whatever you holding is mine, your my paypal

I admit, I haven't picked up MM3 yet.. but after hearing this i think I just might. Forget all the rubbish, he's still got it.

MP3: Joe Budden - Last Dayz Freestyle
Video

Album coming February 26th.

MmmmmmHmmmmmmm....

Loook here, because the picture don't wanna show. .

Love these t-shirts. They are part of the Irak NY X Adidas Equipment collaboration, which is due on boxing day. Of course, I have no idea how to get my hands on one of these.. but they are nice to look at. .

Kanye In Nigeria

Via A-Traks blog.
Wonder what Kanye made of it all..

More on Gilles Peterson's Defected

Further to this - more information has appeared regarding Gilles' take at the In the House series. Tracklistings for all 3 CD's have now appeared.. and it looks very juicy indeed. .

I've already given you the Inspirations (CD2) tracklisting - (the artists who have indirectly shaped the modern dance scene) . So without any more spiel.. Here's the rest.

CD1: (Mixed)

1. Wahoo feat. Paul Randolph ‘Don´t Take it Personal’
2. Larry Heard presents Mr. White ‘You Rock Me’ (Long Version)
3. N’Dambi ‘Can’t Change Me’ (Ron Trent Remix)
4. Bernard Wright ‘Spinnin`
5. Blaze ‘Wishing You Were Here’ (Joey Negro Remix)
6. Simbad feat. Abdul Shyllon ‘Supersonic Revelation’ (Marathon Men Remix)
7. Alex Attias presents Mustang ‘Let The Rhythm Get In’ (Unreleased Dub Version)
8. Tone 7 ‘Dub Dub’
9. Vincent Montana, Jr. ‘The African Track’ (Louis Benedetti Mix)
10. Phlash & Friends ‘Revolution = Solution’
11. Deetron feat. Ovasoul7 ‘I Cling’
12. Mike Dunn presents The Md X-Spress ‘This Here Is House Muzik’
13. Sandy Rivera & Jose Burgos ‘This Will Change It’
14. Dennis Ferrer ‘Black Man In Space’ (Sax Mix)
15. Stimming ‘Funkworm’
16. Roland Appel ‘Dark Soldier’
17. Nick Holder feat. Sacha ‘Time’ (Six Series Dub)
18. Mario Basanov & Vidis ‘Test’
19. The Young Lovers ‘You Make Me Dizzy’
20. Shuya Okino feat. Navasha Daya ‘Thank You’ (replayed by Sleep Walker)

and,

CD3: (Exclusives & Rarities)

1. Karizma – 33rd Street Anthem
2. Gilles Peterson & Switch – Because I Can
3. Alexander Hope – Wonderland
4 Peter Kruder – Nu Coste Jazz
5. Trus’me – Vibrations
6. DJ Sneak – A Test (Check The Test)
7. Jose James – Spirits Above (Simbad Remix)
8. Sandy Rivera Ft: Rae – Can’t Stop
9. Zed Bias – Time Worldwide Special
10. Season & Sygaire – Open To Love
11. New Tribe ‘New Day’ – Carl Craig Dance Mix

An absolute epic, you may agree.. Out January 28th on Defected.

Kanye West Spin Interview

Quite like the interview, but I like the picture more. Thats why it warrants a post.

The Music Industry

Another piece of brilliance from Termanology and Premier (??)
Has to be some more material coming in 2008.

MP3: Termanology - The Music Industry

BBC Season 6 Look Book

Some nice pieces

Anyone know if any of that is available in London...?

Hancock Teaser

Alcoholic Superhero type-a thing... Out July 2nd. Nothing like a bit of notice is there.

Boy Better Know, NY

Some new bars I think.. well new to me. . Still love the contrast between them, as well as JME's 333.

Martyn On SubFM

Here I offer you..new blog favourite Martyn bringing a perfect, if a bit too short, blend of electronics, beats and dub.

MP3: Martyn - SubFM Minimix (December 2007)

1. Metroline - So Far (Baxter Priestly's 1st step 2 dub mix) (Stainless Audio)
2. A Made up Sound - d1 (Soloaction)
3. Andy Stott - Fear of Heights (Modern Love)
4. Sid le Rock - Naked dj Koze remix (Cereal Killers)
5. Burial - Shell of Light (Hyperdub)
6. TRG - Broken Heart Martyns DCM mix (Hessle Audio)
7. Heny G - Retro Love (Anti Social Entertainment)
8. Badawi - Den of Drumz (kode9 remix) (?)

His new 3024 imprint also kicks off this week.. but more on that when I've sorted some things.. It's worth the wait. But of course, if you want to track it down yourself. . .

Kano On Westwood

Uk's best. Period.

Student Loan Jimmy choo's.. HahA

Only going to post part 1, because part 2 consists of him dropping his 'London Town' lines on whichever beat Westwood digs up.. But if you want it.. HERE.

Here's the audio. . much better than the video for me because you can actually hear the beat he's on.

MP3: Kano - Westwood 'Freestyle'

Think we'l be hearing it on the new mixtape that I expect will be coming early '08.

Ghetto was also guesting on the show, but I haven't had a chance to check it..

Man of the Moment

MP3: Raheem Devaughn - The Good Night (Good Life Remix)

MP3: Raheem Devaughn - Hot Boys (Roc Boys Remix)

MP3: Raheem Devaughn - Flashing Lights (Remix)

MYSPACE

Chronicles Of The Deep

Is coming in the new year.. Pick the sampler up here..

I ain't got no time to describe it now, but its drum N Bass, its deep and its bliss.

Fokuz Recordings

Raheeem Devaugn's Coming

15th January. Love Behind The Melody..

Here's the video for the first single.. I seemed to miss this back in October. Woman..



'If you ain't got one better search the world. . '

Safe & Sound

From RA;

Third album from the Kompakt discoteer promises to dispense with the vocals (mostly) and keep its eye on the dancefloor. Safe and Sound arrives in January.

Justus Köhncke’s previous album Doppelleben was an unlikely blend of electro-disco and crooning, but the two sides of Justus look like they’ve now officially split: Köhncke now records vocal pop tracks as Kinky Justice, while Safe and Sound focuses on instrumental dancefloor action.

The album was recorded over the last two years at Köhncke’s strange subterreanean studio, located in a Cologne city centre basement reported formerly occupied by a butcher. The tracks on Safe and Sound are variously described as “pure disco bangers” (‘Molybdän’, ‘Love and Dancing’, ‘Parage’) and “Cobblestone Jazz played by one guy alone” (‘$26’) in the press release, but check Uncle Justus’s Myspace to hear for yourself – five of the tracks from the album are now posted for listening. Let the sample-spotting begin!

Out January 28th. Bookmark it.

Black Stars

Remember Sway.... Well, he's just made his mark on the Black Boy's beat.. And to be fair, it completely trounces all other remixes of the song.. Especially with a mention of Ric Griffin for the Holby City fans.

It's available for download from his myspace page..

Go find.

+ Look out for new album in 2008..

Common - Testify (Extended Version)

Thanks to Nr. . That bitch certainly did do the crime.

Response Riddim

Fresh out of the caribbean..... Mr. Evil over the Response Riddim, very catchy, very lively and ultimately very good.

MP3: Mr. Evil - We Luv The Girls (Response Riddim)

Thanks to DjDStar

Random Movement @ Electronic Wayfare

Looks like 2008 is to be a big year for Random Movement... Deep, Soulful and a brilliant listen. I'm going to find out some release dates.. so stay tuned.

(Intro) Means To A Meaning (unsigned dub)
01 Random Movement - Lesson And Aftermath (CIA 4thcoming)
02 Random Movement - Ruthless Machine (Innerground 4thcoming)
03 Random Movement ft. Focus - Methods Of Thought (Bingo)
04 Random Movement - Kids In The Sea (unsigned dub)
05 Random Movement - Can't Resist (Innerground 4thcoming)
06 Random Movement - Morning Glory (Bassbin)
07 Random Movement - Stare At The Sun (Timeless)
08 Random Movement - Scarlet Trouble (Bingo)
09 Random Movement - Psychedelic Drainpipe (Innerground 4thcoming)
10 Random Movement - Thick Liquid (Innerground)
11 Random Movement - Infinite (Progress)
12 Random Movement - The Things You Do (Innerground 4thcoming)
13 Random Movement - Believe No Other (Westbay International 4thcoming)
14 Random Movement - One Touch (unsigned dub)
15 Random Movement - The Student (Westbay International 4thcoming)
16 Random Movement - She Don't Get It (Nu Directions)
17 Random Movement ft. Focus - Shattered Dreams (Innerground)
18 Random Movement - Her Song (Innerground 4thcoming)

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Worldwide 06/12

Make sure you fit Worldwide from last week into your schedule sometime.. Brilliance from Karizma, BILAL, Trus'Me and Simbad among others.. As ever, I have an MP3 if people have problems.. Enjoy. Annnd. Not to forget the Steve Reid Ensemble session.. Check the album if you haven't already.

Listen Here (Til Wednesday Evening)

P.s. The Bilal isn't going to be released.. what a shocker..

Over The Top

'I could sell a fence to my neighbour'

Deviation Session 2 Video

Quick taster video from the 2nd Deviation party @ Gramaphone. Dego, Flying Lotus the special guests.. with Resident Benji B. .

Look out for them.. the first Wednesday of every month.

In The City @ The Weekend. .

A tiny flyer is all I could find, but if your in the capital this Saturday evening you should be aware that it is Need2Soul's last night at The Key.

The venue's class should be apparent from the link, but the music is on a whole new level. For those of you who can't decipher the flyer.. The line up; Joe Claussell, Benji B, Dixon and Sundazes James Priestley. . And there aren't many times you'd find this quality in the same venue.

For Friday Night.. My pick would be over @ The End where Dj Marky is holding another '& Friends' night. Makoto and Bungle will be with him in the main room, while in the lounge Marky will play an alternative set, with support from Phil Asher among others. Details Here.

Just listening to the Marry Anne Hobbs show with 1XTRA d'n'b DJ, Bailey standing in. Definitely worth a listen if you like that moody sound. One of the first plays of Alix Perez's first ever Techno production... LISTEN / Get Tracklist Here.

When they replace that with the new show, I've got an Mp3 if people are interested. Also features a mix from Bristol based hotshot Lomax.

Bashy Deals with his haters

Impressive and Amusing.

Jose James Update

Long time favourite, Jose James has been in touch with a round up of what he is up to these days. . So without any further ado..

For the Americans.. if your in the NY area over the weekend..be sure to check out Jose and Salazar over at the Baggott Inn. Jose on 9-10, with Alternatives Salazar in the slot after. .

Of course, for the rest of you.. particularly for the UK heads, the next time you can probably expect to see Jose do his thing (from memory) will be at Petersens WorldWide Awards on 5th January. Go hunt.

The album is just around the corner - 28th January. Brownswood's the label. 'The Dreamer' 's the title. However, theres plenty of vinyl floating around to keep you going until then. .

And look out for the following collaborations.. I'm very very excited by some of the names. .

Elan Mehler
Flying Lotus
Ben Westbeech
Marc Rapson
Nicola Conte
TK Wonder
Yellowtail
Ryan Anselmi

Keep supporting and make sure you pencil in the 28th to your diarys. ..

Deviation

Gosh Golly My Oh My

So I buy the flex 7' hoping for something special in the remixes.

It wasn't to be.

But now I have this.

MP3:Dizzee Rascal - Flex (DJ Q Remix)

Big thankyou to DjDStar for turning me onto this.. And you should all go check his blog. . Here.

Dj Q --- On 1xtra.

Jaheim - I've Changed (Ft. Keyshia Cole)

Another late night, another gem.

MP3: Jaheim - I've Changed (Ft. Keyshia Cole)

Album coming on the 18th. 'The Makings of A Man'

Boxcutter Album MixUp

23 Minutes and 27 seconds of tracks from Boxcutters Glyphic blended seamlessly by the man himself. If you haven't checked the album yet, its definitely one that you go and grab. A very essential release. Electronica, Jazz, Reggae and of course dub influences are apparent. . But, if my words dont sway you, which I am pretty sure they won't.. the mix will. Wait until Foxy hits you.. thats the one with the 2 step and vocals. . .

If you like what you hear.. you can go pick it up at Boomkat.
And if you really like what you hear.. go one better and grab his latest 12' as well. Philly/Endothermic.

MP3: Boxcutter Oct07 Album Mix (Direct Link SoRight Click Save As)

Stones Throw On Tour

Aloe Blacc sings?

Mos Def Live In Paris

Just came across this from his current tour.. New stuff sounds good. And as always, he dresses to the point.

New album said to drop in February, and thanks to the StonesThrow Messageboard.. I've come across some evidence leading me to believe that there will be some production by Madlib/Oh No. As well as Kanye.

Here's a snippet from a recent gig in Toronto. . Very short and not great quality but theres something about him put with Madlib. Can't place the beat however?

Worldwide 29/11

Not even going to give you a tracklisting.. Incredible selection this week. .

Look out for tracks by Mario & Vidic, Peven Everett, Sandy Rivera, Breakwater and just that general chunk before the hour mark which is packed full of brilliant sounds. I do have an mp3 of the show, so if anyone has problem with the player, get at me.

LISTEN HERE