Latest news

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.

I remember meeting Suff Daddy at the Hi-Hat Club release party last year and one thing became clear. This guy loves his alcohol, weed and beats. So in search of some quality “‘Gnac” (cognac for you designated drivers) Suff embarked on a journey to Prague. Before Melting Pot releases his new single (Feb. 25th), a limited 5 x 7″ Suff Daddy box inlcuding all five 7″ singles will be sold exclusively via the MPM Store. The box set releases Feb. 11th and to get ya’ll tipsy here is the premiere of a nice video Robert Winter and Typoclique put together.

This remix has been in the works for quite some time. Bilal is a mysterious dude. You never know what might or might not move him. Same goes for Black Milk. These guys move at their own pace and at their own times. Initially, upon listening to the roughs of the album, “The Dollar” was one of the tracks that led Plug Research to sign Bilal. Buy Airtights Revenge (Bonus Track Version) on . VTech/Plug Research.

Bilal – The Dollar (Black Milk Remix)

After the release of “Machines Hate Me” and “Cakeology” Dibia$e is now offering a new batch of beats entitled Sound Palace. Available now on CD mini LP. To purchase the album you need to email to info@mrdibiase.com and pay $10 (free shipping within US). Head over to our colleagues from Hypedog for an interview with Dibia$e.

Dibia$e – Strangeland

Dibia$e – Thinking Of You (Not on Sound Palace)

Kris Mars (LA) and Ta-Ku (AUS) joined forces and created this new free EP “The Lonely Stranger” for Paperchain Records. Ta-Ku’s next effort will be his “Knots” LP, you can still listen to the first single “Sylvia” over here..

Kris Mars & Ta-Ku – I Love You

A collection of officially released Kev Brown instrumentals. Perfect for DJ’s, the rappity rap open mic freestyle dudes and just plain listeners who enjoy fine music everywhere. Don’t bootleg the Low Budget Crew and spend some $$$ on Kev Brown’s Bandcamp.

Kev Brown – Whoever Programmed Us

Kev Brown – Come Back

On point like Swiss times pieces, it’s the one they call Chief. He’s back with 23 freshly handcrafted beats all in one album…“Drone Beats & Electric Waves”. This hits the streets Jan. 31st on Feelin’ Music and will be released on vinyl as well. Limited to 500 copies included a download voucher for 14 extra (non album) tracks. Get yourself sum HERE..

Chief – Magic Words [112kbps]

Chief – Scanner Resurrection [320kbps]

Few of you have ever heard of Tony Cook, yet some people call Tony’s “On The Floor” (released in ’84) the first house music record. Eventhough the sound of his music seemed to breathe New York, Tony was in fact from Georgia. After two and a half decades he finally releases his “Back To Reality” album on Stones Throw. If you’re into that Modern Funk, you’ll definitely love this album full of unreleased material and rare jams. Now available via Rush Hour or the ST store.

He got his start as James Brown’s drummer (while still a teenager) as soon as he graduated from school. He drummed off and on for James as well as Etta James, all the while recording his own music that sounded nothing like neither artist. Even though he’s released many 7” singles through his own label, none of these songs have ever been on a full album before, They’ve never been performed live either.

Tony Cook – Video Rock [112kbps]

Tony Cook – To The Floor [128kbps]

“Never Stop Loving You” is the first leak of Terrace Martin‘s “The Sex” EP, out 2.13.11. The instrumental track features 9th Wonder on production. Thanks to Devi Dev for the #DeviTerraceTuesday tune..

Terrace Martin – Never Stop Loving You Feat 9th Wonder

Suzi Analogue aka miss Uziklip teams up with eLan on the freshly squeezed “Only Thing Left”. Kilpmooooooooooode..

Suzi Analogue – Only Thing Left (prod. by eLan) [112kbps]