Erykah’s A Child Of The Funk

When you’re done listening to that incredible piece on Dilla, I suggest you take another 2 hours. Just sit back, relax and get ready to listen to miss Erykah Badu who gave a lecture a few days ago at the Red Bull Music Academy in Madrid. Very interesting interview done by Egon from Stones Throw. Enjoy this one!

written by nilez \\ tags: egon, erykah badu, j dilla, madrid, rbma, red bull music academy, stones throw

Back in ’09 we posted about Sarah Linhares‘ “Messages From The Future” EP, which has now been upgrated to a full-length album by Public Transit Recordings. Dope productions from Moonstarr, Kenlo Craqnuques and Camplaix, who all come correct with a future blend of raw soul and deep dirty cosmic beats. Buy the album HERE if you like what you hear.

Sarah Linhares – It’s All True (Prod. Camplaix)

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written by nilez \\ tags: camplaix, kenlo craqnuques, messages from the future, moonstarr, public transit recordings, rbma, red bull music academy, sarah linhares

Ya’ll know our homie AD Bourke from his funky “Mirage” album. What you don’t know is that he’s back on some other shit with with his “Tidal Motion” EP, coming out next week on Space Dimension Controller‘s Basic Rhythm label. This just sounds incredibly dope, but what do you expect…it’s kind of an RBMA 2010 affair. The EP should really be on your ‘to-cop-list’ so don’t hesitate and pre-order the record over at Rush Hour now!

AD Bourke – En Trance [112kbps]

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Robin Hannibal grew up in Copenhagen and is THE man behind both Quadron and Boom Clap Bachelors. Last year I got his “Bobby” EP, which dropped on Circulations. Honestly I didn’t think it was quite dope enough to post about, so I decided to let this one slide. Now more than a year later I get this email from Plug Research about how they’re re-releasing the EP so to speak. Wasn’t all that interested until I heard this one bonus track that made me change my mind. You can still cop a vinyl copy at Rush Hour or go for a digital download including bonus track at .

Robin Hannibal – Sneak Preview (Bonus Track)

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Robin Hannibal – Move

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written by nilez \\ tags: bobby ep, bonus track, boom clap bachelors, circulations, coco, copenhagen, itunes, move, owusu, plug research, quadron, rbma, red bull music academy, robin hannibal, rush hour, sneak preview, ubiquity

Reggie is back with a batch of brand new bangin’ beats. Ta-Ku and our friends over at Soulection put together their heads (no pun intended) and the “24″ beat tape was a fact. Enjoy the music…it’s a free download, but donations are most welcome and 100% of it will go directly to Japan via directrelief.org.

Ta-Ku – Bonus Ft. Chief [left click]

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Ta-Ku - Clicks [left click]

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written by nilez \\ tags: 24, 96, beat tape, bonus, chief, clicks, directrelief.org, donate, free download, japan, joe kay, rbma, soulection, ta-ku

The terrible events in Japan have shocked the world and it was to be expected that this year’s Red Bull Music Academy will not take place in Tokyo after all. The academy will take place in the same period, but will relocate. Please read the official RBMA statement below and keep in mind that the application deadline has been moved to April 26!

RBMA
We have been in close contact with our Japanese team and friends since the terrible earthquake and tsunami struck on March 11, and the severe problems at Fukushima nuclear plant began. After thorough evaluation, we decided to relocate this year’s edition of the Academy, which was set to take place in Japan this fall.

A new location for the Red Bull Music Academy 2011 will be announced as of Monday, April 11. As a consequence, we have decided to extend the application period: applications will now be accepted until April 26 (date of postmark).

The dates of the workshops, October 23 to November 25, will remain the same, as will the application form and jury process. All applicants will be notified by July, whether they have been accepted to join the Academy or not.

Throughout the past months of preparation for the Tokyo Academy, we have gotten to know Japan as a country immensely rich in spirit, beauty, tradition and innovative energy. We are honoured to have been introduced to so many interesting people and to have been allowed to experience some of their creative vision. We truly admire and respect their strength and courage in the face of this terrible situation.

We at the Academy also wish to show our solidarity and support for the Japanese music makers who have been part of our journey. Hence, the Red Bull Music Academy floor at SónarSound Tokyo this weekend will go ahead as planned. All profits from the festival will be donated in support to those affected by the horrific events of March 11 and their aftermaths.

We will continue to maintain strong links with the musical and creative scene in the country, and hope to bring the full Academy experience to Japan in the not too distant future.

written by nilez \\ tags: 2011, rbma, red bull music academy, tokyo

As warm up for the Red Bull Music Academy 2011 in Tokyo, UK Garage legend MJ Cole will be doing a free RBMA workshop during Amsterdam’s 5 Days Off event at Club Up (March 5th). A second artist might be confirmed later, but more info on the event on Facebook. All musicians can apply for this years RBMA untill April 4th, so don’t hesitate and fill out those forms!

On another note…MJ Cole is about to release his “Satellite” EP after the weekend and we just had to give you guys a little sneak peak in the form of this preview. Really liking this mellowed out Dubstep joint “Hawaii” with those subtle harp melodies we know to be his trademark.

MJ Cole – Hawaii [preview]

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written by nilez \\ tags: 5 days off, club-up, dubstep, hawaii, mj cole, preview, rbma, red bull music academy, satellite ep, tokyo, uk garage, workshop

Recently the good people from the Red Bull Music Academy uploaded some new video footage. We wanted to share Oddisee‘s video, because he once saw a man being eaten by a crocodile and because he describes the  life of a RBMA participant very well. No rest for the wicked, just being in those studio’s all day and all night working together on music. All you gifted musicians…don’t forget to apply HERE.

written by nilez \\ tags: oddisee, rbma, red bull music academy, vimeo

Now love can come in many shapes and forms. One of them is friendship and our buddy B. Bravo connected us with Teeko who uploaded this brand new “Neva Find Anotha” (All My Love) joint featuring Black Spade and Dwight Trible of his upcoming “Light Up The Darkness” album coming out later this month. Head over to Teeko’s website for a free download of “Young Funklords” and be sure to look for the light in times of darkness.

Teeko – Neva Find Anotha (All My Love) Ft. Black Spade & Dwight Trible [128kbps]

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written by nilez \\ tags: b. bravo, black spade, Dwight Trible, kenny brooks, light up the darkness, neva find anotha (all my love), rbma, san francisco, teeko, young funklords

Hold the phone…stop what your doing. If you’re a producer, a vocalist, an instrumentalist or a DJ you should pay attention. Applications for the Red Bull Music Academy 2011 have begun. This year the RBMA hits Tokyo in a big way and we urge you to apply! This once in a lifetime opportunity will take you on a musical journey that will influence you in so many ways. We’re not going to tell you what the RBMA exactly is, because you should know by now. In case you don’t…educate yourself.

Last year we thought it would be a good idea to put all our favourite songs from the “Various Assets” CD’s together in one short mix. Enjoy our “Most Valuable Assets” mix and good luck filling out the application form.

written by nilez \\ tags: 2011, application form, apply, dj, instrumentalist, most valuable assets, producer, rbma, red bull music academy, tokyo, various assets, vocalist