100k downloads. That’s the amount of times Pet Sounds in the Key of D was scooped. A Beach Boys project as Jay Dee would have seen in completed, crafted by the deft hands and mind of Bullion. That may have signaled what was to become his mete-ore-ric rise.
He added to his catalog in 2008 year with a highly anticipated and well received 12″ Get Familiar/Rude Effort, which is still available on iTunes. He’s now got the Young Heartache EP done. 92 BPM

Bullion – Young Heartache

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Bullion – Are You The One?

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: bullion, jay dee, pet sounds. in the key of dee, young heartache

2009 finds Hyperdub marking their fifth anniversary, and the first of many astonishing outings lined up to celebrate the half-decade is delivered by prodigious Bristolian synth wizard Joker, dropping his debut release on the label, backed by the talk-box sleeze of Danish producers 2000F & J Kamata. Yet another in Hyperdub’s series of tunes putting the fun firmly back into synthesizers. Already well known for bombs like ‘Gullybrook Lane’, ‘Hollybrook Park’ and his recent epic ‘Play Doe’ with Rustie, Joker’s ‘Digidesign’ staggers in with a laid back groove and twisted bass synth, but it’s all about the infectious melody in the middle. On the flip, 2000f & J Kamata’s anticipated ‘You Don’t Know What Love Is’ opens up a 1985 vintage can of robofunk R&B earworms that will eat your audio nerves alive! Get it now at Rushhour..

2000F & J Kamata – You Don’t Know What Love is

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: 2000f, hyperdub, j kamata, rushhour

Nothing but love for my man Full Crate and Mar! They recently dropped their second portion of sexyness and it’s called Aftersexin’. Since She Was Fly was such a huge succes, we couldn’t leave you without this one. As soon as you’ve had sex to this track be sure to leave a comment and tell us all about it.

Full Crate Feat. Mar – Aftersexin’

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written by nilez \\ tags: full crate, mar, mixing monthly

Steven Lopez Launches The After Midnight Series – First Installment Features Erykah Badu!

Respected Los Angeles artist Steven Lopez will begin work on his latest piece in the “After Midnight Series” featuring soul goddess Erykah Badu. The After Midnight Series is a personal excursion for Steven to combine his two passions, music and art. It is this combination that has inspired the After Midnight Series and in the process brought Steven together with such musical greats as Chaka Kahn, Sade Adu, Aretha Franklin, India Arie, Jill Scott and his first inspiration into the After Midnight Series, Erykah Badu. Steven researches each artist’s photo history, discography, and live performances to begin the creative process. Once versed visually and aurally, Steven selects a favorite and many times inspirational song to focus on and begin the painting process. His manner of painting synergistically with music is heavily influenced and constantly nurtured at the world famous Mint Club in Los Angeles where he performs his craft in front of a live jazz audience regularly. Jazz, soul, funk, and hip hop are all ingrained into Steven’s artistic style beginning with his days as a respected graffiti artist and to his current exploits as a contemporary artist with a unique vision. Steven works with many of the top agencies, brands, and record labels including Reebok, Nestle, X Games, Coachella, Vans, the United Way, Global Inheritance, and Spy Optics among others. His art has also been featured on such networks as BBC, The Discovery Channel and FUEL TV among others. Steven is excited and honored to work with Erykah Badu, saying  “Erykah is one of my favorite artists of all time and I’ve been looking forward to interpreting her music since I saw her perform in 2005 during the “Sugar Water” tour stop at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles.”The After Midnight Series will include 100 limited edition giclee prints signed by both Steven and Erykah.  The signing will take place on March 24th in Badu’s home town of Dallas. They will be available for purchase, Midnight April 15th exclusively through www.aftermidnightsoul.com.

A portion of proceeds will be donated to Badu’s charity organization, Beautiful Love Incorporated Non Profit Development — or B.L.I.N.D.  Beautiful Love Inc. was established in 1997 and provides community-driven development for inner-city youth through music, dance, theater and visual arts.

Time lapse video of the actual painting can be found at HERE and for more information check out www.aftermidnightsoul.com!

written by nilez \\ tags: aretha franklin, beautiful love incorporated non profit development, chaka kahn, erykah badu, india arie, jill scott, los angeles, new amerykah, sade adu, steven lopez, the after midnight series

Jamie Finlay‘s Step Forward was released on Brownswood Bubblers Three by Gilles Peterson so you might have heard from this singer/songwriter/producer/DJ from Manchester. Yesterday Jamie’s latest single was released on Wah Wah 45′s. To be really honest…I’m not a huge fan of the newest track called Don’t Sleep, but I’m sure his upcoming album will be huge. I do however love Jamie’s Show On and I am Love featuring Deborah Jordan. Allthough these tracks are both pretty old I wanted to share them with you to give you a good impression of Jamie. Be on the look-out for his upcoming album “Pocket Science”.

Jamie Finlay - Show Me 

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Jamie Finlay Feat. Deborah Jordan - I am Love 

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written by nilez \\ tags: brownswood bubblers, gilles peterson, jamie finlay, wah wah

Nicholas Ryan Gant sang as backup vocalist for Bilal Salaam (and vice versa) and was a student in the same HU music department that brought us Muhsinah. Big things are bound to happen for both these DC artists. Check out Nicholas’ Myspace for more music. He did a song with Jesse Boykins III and also a very vocal song with Muhsinah.

The first joint Before The Fall was written by Bilal Salaam and has Nicholas Ryan Gant on the lead and Bilal on the background vocals. Slimkat78 produced it by the way. The second song Mystery was produced by Mabanua. Last, but not least it’s Muhsinah on the production of My Melody and Bilal Salaam on the background vocals again. Enjoy and spread the love!

Nicholas Ryan Gant - Before The Fall 

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Nicholas Ryan Gant - Mystery 

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Nicholas Ryan Gant - My Melody 

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written by nilez \\ tags: bilal salaam, jesse boykins III, mabanua, muhsinah, nicholas ryan gant, Slimkat 78, slimkat78

Finally after his 2004 Soundtrack For Sunrise release, Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker (aka GB) returns with a free EP. Now it might not come close to his last album (not counting that strictly therapeutical Healing Tones crap from last year) but hey it’s free right? It features GB’s interpretations of (in his eyes) dope artists like Little Dragon, Flying Lotus, Muhsinah, Exile, A Race of Angels and yes…The Beach Boys. It’s a nice one to keep us hungry, but we need more of that 2004 flava! I just had to add After All featuring Joy Jones from Soundtrack For Sunrise, because it’s such a great and versatile album. Oh I almost forgot…click HERE for the free EP!

GB Interprets Little Dragon – After The Rain

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GB Feat. Joy Jones – After All

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written by nilez \\ tags: a race of angels, exile, flying lotus, gb, joy jones, little dragon, muhsinah, soundtrack for sunrise, the beach boys

J.R. and PH7 are two up and coming producers from Cologne, Germany. So far, they have had numerous releases mainly in Europe and Japan. With their debut album “THE STANDARD“, due march 20, they are about to show the world their production skills. The album features appearances by todays top underground artists such as:

Planet Asia, Rakaa of Dilated Peoples, Edo G, Skyzoo, Supastition, Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Oddisee, Kaze, Pumpkinhead, Edgar Allen Floe, The Good People, Sean Boog of The Away Team, Median of Justus League, Kev Brown, Tableek of Maspyke, Larissa Sirah, Soulstice and many more…

JR and ph7 – Top Rank Feat. Guilty Simpson & Black Milk

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: black milk, guilty simpson, jr and ph7, the standard

Afro Classic (AC’s or Classics) is a rap duo consisting of Scarub from the west coast rap group Living Legends and Very of Us Pros. Los Angeles based, they have been working together since 1999. In 2001 they released their first group album self entitled Afro Classics, which was followed by two Japan tours, and numerous performances up and down the west coast of The United States. Now back with a new perspective on music, Afro Classics have brought forth Classic EP. This beat driven, well versed, EP consists of six (6) progressive, hard-hitting cuts. Their songs cover a range of topics such as relationships, succession in life, and perseverance. It has been long time coming since their last release, and now in 2009 Afro Classics present The Classic EP.

Scarub & Very – Do Thangs

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: afro classic, living legends, los angeles, scarub, the classic, very

Blu Jemz and Jay Scarlett put their heads together to bring us the Beat Machine compilation. You can think of this as a quasi Beat Dimensions, but just not quite as good. The fact that this is a freebie makes up for a lot. You get this 14 track compilation for free if you purchase something at Turntablelab. Big names on this one…check out the tracklisting.

1. O Spindles – Intro (Dark Room)
2. Dorian Concept – Sandwich Terror
3. Bullion – Keep It Tidy
4. Exile – Extra FUNK
5. Flying Lotus – Heat Wave 2
6. Mike Slott – Boxed In (Inst. Mix)
7. Waajeed – Tetris
8. Jay Scarlett – The Jawn
9. Dr. Who Dat? – Viberian Twilight Part 2
10. Samiyam – Rough Copy
11. Karriem Riggins – “12′s in 8″
12. Ge-ology – Diurnal Insomnia
13. Blu Jemz – Almost There
14. Onra – Broken Language

Exile – Extra FUNK

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Samiyam – Rough Copy

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written by nilez \\ tags: beat dimensions, beat machine, blu jemz, bullion, dorian concept, dr who dat, exile, fly lo, flying lotus, ge-ology, jay scarlett, jneiro jarel, karriem riggins, mike slott, onra, samiyam, scion a/v, turntable lab