You might remember Hiroaki OBA from 2010 when he graduated cum laude from the Red Bull Music Academy. Well he’s back with a delicious laid back new house joint in the form of “Distance” of the “Hair People” release on RBMA classmate Thompson’s Hair Records label. Something totally different for once innit?!
Hiroaki OBA – Distance (Alternative JP Mix)
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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!
This year’s Red Bull Music Academy is in full effect again. Participants such as Full Crate and Salva are probably having the time of their lives as we speak in Madrid. Yesterday miss Erykah Badu was a guest at the academy and gave a lecture. To give you guys a small preview, check out this teaser video and be on the look out for footage of MF Doom’s lecture as well. More video footage will be shared soon, don’t you worry.
Salva has been dropping nothing but major releases all over this year. Not everything was my style, I admit, but gotta hand it to Paul for really taking the bull by the horns. His latest “Yellobone” EP will be released next month on FoF Music. I remember meeting Paul last summer in Frisco and he seemed like a quite guy. This year he’s participating in the Red Bull Music Academy. Thanks to FoF for leaking the best song on the EP and making it available as a free download! Grab some Salva & B. Bravo funk while it lasts..
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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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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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The homie AD Bourke drops a dirty, nasty, synthfilled “Jam Sess1″ via Soundcloud…just the way I like ‘em! Love to hear some experiments like these more often, cuz it’s sho nuff funky. Seems so long ago, but this picture was taken at last year Red Bull Music Academy in London.
AD Bourke – Jam Sess1
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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.
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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