Prime Numbers are back with “E11″, the latest in their signature EP series. I like the entire EP, but must honestly tell you that Mr. Scruff & kaidi Tatham come like no other on this release. This massively dope “Fresh Noodles” song is nothing short from a gigantic soulful jazz-house production, which soothes the ears and gets you in to the groove. Kaidi has been one of our favorite UK producers for many years now and a musical genius in our opinion. The way this track is built up with warm keys and flirting flutes is simply amazing!

Motor City Drum Ensemble drops a pretty basic house joint that kinda reminds me of some old Striclty Rhythm release I used to hear over at Rhythm Import. Andres finally seems to blend some classic Loose Ends/P.Y.T. (Michael Jackson) sounds with electro hip hop, but with a funky house bassline. Both not bad, but my vote goes to the first track on the EP.

Definitaly worth a listen and if you ask me well worth buying too, because of that Kaidi track! Head on over to Rushhour to get that vinyl or for your digital needs vitis Fatcity Recordings.

Mr. Scruff & Kaidi Tatham – Fresh Noodles (snippet)

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written by nilez \\ tags: andres, digital, electro hip hop, fatcity, fresh noodles, kaidi tatham, loose ends, Michael Jackson, motor city drum ensemble, mr. scruff, p.y.t., prime numbers e11, rushhour, strictly rhythm, vinyl

The invincible Skillz from V.A. done wrapped the O-Nine up for us and naturally there’s some funny ass rhymes, but oh so true. Barack Obama becoming the first black president, Rihanna v.s. Chris Brown, Michael Jackson’s death, Jazzy Jeff getting kicked out of Kansas because he played Hip Hop, Twitter becoming huge and Tiger Woods putting 18 hoes. I remember when Skillz was still Mad Skillz and him blowing everybody’s mind when he dropped dem sick as freestyles on Freestyle Frenzy with Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito. Memories of the past and memories of the past year…it’s all love.

Skillz – ‘09 Rap Up

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written by nilez \\ tags: '09, 2009, barack obama, bobbito, chris brown, freestyle frenzy, hip hop, jazzy jeff, mad skillz, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, skillz, stretch armstroing, tiger woods, twitter, v.a.

The sun set on a former steel town as The first family of soul rose to fame. The Jacksons churned out hits with Motown’s Corporation. With the help of hitmaker songwriters and producers, Michael Jackson charted his own destiny. Filmmaker John Landis created a monster with Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Wah Wah Watson spoke a new language with the rhythm guitar. Producer Bertram Brown kept righteous reggae alive in Greenwich Farm. New York DJ Nicky siano made an art of mixing records. Plus: DJ Franes Record, Rundown the Mackrosoft,  The Phenomenal Handclap Band,  Mayer Hawthorne,  Illa J,  Shawn Lee, Lee Fields & The Emperor Machine. Get Waxpoetics Issue #37  now at Fatbeats or at your local recordstore..

written by Nevill \\ tags: illa j, Lee Fields, mayer hawthorne, Michael Jackson, shawn lee, the jacksons, waxpoetics

It’s been hectic here and we didn’t want to hit you guys with some corny ass Michael Jackson post. So we waited to bring you this beautiful Lady Alma & Mark de Clive-Lowe rework of “I Can’t Help It”. Lovely and suiting tribute to the king of pop. The entire MOOVMNT crew was a big Michael Jackson fan, so needles to say we too feel sad he passed away recently. You might remember we posted a snippet of this a while ago, but the final version is our way of paying homage to the world’s greatest…R.I.P.

Lady Alma & Mark de Clive-lowe – I Can’t Help It

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written by nilez \\ tags: broken beat, homage, i can't help it, king of pop, lady alma, mark de clive-lowe, mashibeats, Michael Jackson, tribute

Philadelphian singer Alma Horton aka Lady Alma is praised worldwide for appearances on songs by King Britt/Sylk130, 4Hero, Fanatix, Rednose Distrikt, DJ Spinna and many others. Later this year she is finally getting ready to drop her solo debut, for which she is teaming up with none other than Mark de Clive-Lowe. Having proved their chemistry in the past with tracks such as “Gotta Be A Way”, “Pressure” and “Running for Nothing” this surely is to be one of the most promising releases of 2009.

During their collaboration on Alma’s original solo debut “Running For Nothing”, which remains unreleased and features production by King Britt, James Poyser and Dego, the two recorded an incredible cover of Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It”.

Mark de Clive-Lowe promises an official release of this tune later this year on yet another project they’re working on together, but for now you can enjoy the snippet below.

Also make sure you check out the remix he did for Yameen’s “Light Of Love”,  which is now available on Traxsource and features Lady Alma on the vocals. Mashi also put up a very insightful “Making Of” video for this remix which you can check out here.

Lady Alma – I Can’t Help It (prod. by Mark de Clive-Lowe) (Snippet)

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written by deluge \\ tags: lady alma, mark de clive-lowe, Michael Jackson, yameen

Leon Ware born 16th February 1940, Black Bottom, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

During his youth he had an accident with a slingshot and caught himself in the eye leaving him totally blind for two years. Consequently, Leon was sent to the Fitzgerald School For The Blind, which, incidentally, is the same school that Stevie Wonder was sent to. Leon was one of several Motown Records producers who gained their first experience of the industry in the mid-50’s doo-wop group the Romeos, whose line-up included the legendary, Lamont Dozier.

He wrote the majority of Ike And Tina Turner’s ‘Nuff Said’ in 1970, before rejoining Motown and co-writing Michael Jackson’s 1972 hit ‘I Wanna Be Where You Are’ with T-Boy Ross, brother of Diana Ross.

Ware re-emerged as a vocalist in 1973, when he was featured on Quincy Jones’s ‘Body Heat’. With T-Boy Ross, he then began work on a romantic song-cycle, intending it to be his own solo debut.Instead, Motown boss Berry Gordy persuaded Ware to give the songs to Marvin Gaye, in return for being allowed to produce the superstar.

The result was the delicate and tender ‘I Want You’, one of Gaye’s finest artistic achievements.

This exposure enabled Ware to launch his own career with the acclaimed ‘Musical Massage’.

Leaving Motown in 1978, he enjoyed minor US hits in 1979 and 1981 with ‘What’s Your Name?’ and ‘Baby Don’t Stop Me’, in the same heavily produced, lush style that he had fashioned for Gaye.

He has worked, written or produced material for artists as diverse as: Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Norman Connors, The Main Ingredient, Average White Band, Donny Hathaway, Bobby Womack, Rufus, Minnie Riperton…in short, you name a soul band and Leon Ware has had some involvement at one stage! For any soulinfo check Soulwalking.

Leon Ware – Why I Came To California

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Liquid Spirits - Melodies Feat. Leon Ware (buy the Music EP @ Rushhour)

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: detroit, download, leon ware, liquid spirits, Marvin Gaye, melodies, Michael Jackson, Minnie Riperton, motown, Norman Connors, quincy jones, The Main Ingredient