My oh my, what a year this is promising to be. So many good releases when it comes to Electronic Beats. We have the new Mr. Dibiase“Cakeology” release on Fat City and what a selection of goodness this is. A few joints on here are nothing less than amazing! “Brazilian Lady” is just mind-boggling and even comes close to a Pete Rock production in my book. A few of you might have snagged this from his Myspace already, but it’s official now. Another favourite of mine is “Be Fly” which is soothing and eases ones mind. All in all a quality EP with some heavy hitters on it if you ask me. You can BUY the vinyl at our friends at Rushhour so you’d better order while supllies last.
Mr. Dibiase – Brazilian Lady
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Mr. Dibiase – Be Fly
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You might know Tom Trago from his banging “Fluorgreen Legged Gangster” track on Beat Dimensions or you might have heard some of his more recent, housey style of music. Either way, you have to check out his new “Voyage Direct” remix EP via Rushhour containing some dope remixes. The first remix we wanted to share is by FS Green and the second is by Sotu the Traveller. Please enjoy these and support your local artist by making a purchase if you like the EP.
UPDATE: Just got word from FS Green that Rushhour is going to release the FS Green remix of “Voyage Direct” on a 7″ and the b-side will contain an extra FS remix. Mo money, mo Green…what you know about that?
Tom Trago – Voyage Direct (FS Green Remix)
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Tom Trago – Voyage Direct (Sotu the Traveller Remix)
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I know we’ve all been waiting for Georgia Anne Muldrow’s latest album “King’s Ballad” to drop and here it is at last! I browsed through it myself rather quickly, but I think it’s definately worth taking a listen to. You can hear she went her own way on this album and for those that love the old Georgia Anne…you might not love this album that much. I do think that this is a more mature album and eventhough it sounds more poppy, it has a couple of heavy hitters on it! Take this ballad with Dudley Perkins“Summer Love” for instance. That right there is my summer 2010 joint fo sho. Head on over to Rushhour to buy the CD or get yourself a copy on vinyl!
Georgia Anne Muldrow – Summer Love
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NewJose James video dropped yesterday via Brownswood. “Code” was produced by Flying Lotus and taken from Jose’s “Blackmagic” album. Video is directed by Mike Vargas and Moni Pineda. I case you hadn’t noticed the album is out now via Rushhour!
Last month I was chilling at the Rushhour shop and was advised to check out this Bullion remix. I got the vinyl out, put the headphones on my ears and was quite surprised to hear a broken Afrobeat remix when I expected some electronic ruffness. After some helpfull comments from you guys, I found out the proper name of the artist, Amadou & Mariam from Mali, and the title, “Ce N’est Pas Bon”. My bad, but as you know the Internet can contain faulty info from time to time. Our source was incorrect and luckily for me you guys set the record straight on this one. That’s what you get with whitelabels. Anyhow…be sure to pick up this incredible record at Rushhour!
Amadou & Mariam – Ce N’est Pas Bon (Bullion Remix)
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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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We told you about Jose James‘ “Blackmagic” album and yes it’s almost out! It has productions on it by Taylor McFerrin, DJ Mitsu the Beats and of course Flying Lotus. Go check out the album for yourself and pay extra attention to tracks like “Code” and “Made For Love” (both produced by FlyLo) and “Electromagnetic” (Japan only!) featuring Ben Westbeech + TK Wonder. Pre-order now through our friends at Rushhour.
Jose James – Made For Love (Prod. Flying Lotus)
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Jose James – Electromagnetic Feat. Ben Westbeech & TK Wonder
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The first in a series of ten 10’s from L.A. based producers. Simple premise of 2 producers on each record every month starting from January 2010. Cover art for the series comes from B+ and kicking it off are Dibiase and P.U.D.G.E. with “LA Series #1″. Both producers collaborate on this official leak called “Smoke it Over”…enjoy. Oh and make sure you BUY this release over at Rushhour. Thnx to Olan from All City for providing us with the low res .mp3’s…it’s gonna be a busy year!
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Dibiase – I Pitty The Fool
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A few months ago D-Felic release his debut album on “Oost West Thuis Best” (which means ‘there’s no place like home’ in Dutch). This album has a soulful vibe and fuses electronic sounds with Nu-Jazz and Broken Beat. The majority of the vocals was done by Colonel Red (People Records, Bugz In The Attic) and Tondráe Kemp. Other guest artists are guitarist Marcus Machado and famed Dutch trumpeter Jan van Duikeren (Candy Dulfer, Paul Weller, New Cool Collective Big Band). Both a video and a Tom Trago (Rush Hour Recordings) remix of deep house album cut “The More I” (featuring Colonel Red) are both on their way. Check out the the digital release at the iTunes Store or pre-order the CD at Bol.com and leave a comment to let us know what you think. Thanks to Alex Buiter for the photography and D-Felic for giving away “Here For You” as a Moovmnt exclusive download.
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D-Felic – Want You
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Misel Quitno’s (Dimlite) ‘Sleep Over Pieces Vol. 1′ was an experiment in recreating retro-sounding electronic / lo-fi music, recorded under the use of a 4-track tape machine and any cheap instrument or object that can make a half-way decent sound.
To then have other people sampling bits off the finished vinyl, was part of completing the concept – and, finally, here is some of its outcome. rushhour
Misel Quitno – We’re Both Waiting (Dorian Concept Remix)
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