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The intergalactic lord of F0nk – DâM-FunK – was abducted last night (probably by the evil Sir Nose D’Voidoffunk). Upon arrival back 2 his room, (around 12:30ishA.M. PST) he made this brand new freebie “IHopeUKnowImWatchingJune”…[source: Twitter]

DâM-FunK – IHopeUKnowImWatchingJune

Finally a new track from DOOM & Madlib, “Papermill.” This is actually part two from the Adult Swim Singles Series which contains free downloads from musical artists all over the map: LCD Soundsystem, The Black Lips, Killer Mike, Freddie Gibbs and more..Show your support and buy Madlib’s Medicine show on Stonesthrow.

Madvillain – Papermill

Producer Mecca:83 aka Rise is currently recording for Futuristica Music in the UK and put out a 7″ single last year (as Rise) called “Message To The Architects”. He has produced tracks for Rep Life, Low Budget Soul, Deborah Jordan, Velben and is currently working on full lenght projects under both aliases for release on Futuristica later this year. To get a taste of what this fellow is all about grab his “3 For Free” EP available for FREE download on his Bandcamp page. I love this laidback anthem “Head West” and am doing so next month.

Mecca:83 – Head West

It was two years ago that Gilles Peterson visited Cuba for the first time on a reconnaissance mission to check out the new generation of Havana-based artists. Suitably impressed, he was back within the year for a 5-day session at the legendary Egrem Studios with Roberto Fonseca and his superb band. Revelling in his role as executive producer, it was a hot, sweaty, intense session but a fruitful one nonetheless.

Brownswood Recordings released those tracks on an album entitled “Gilles Peterson presents Havana Cultura: New Cuba Sound”, and with GP living as much in the electronic/dance scene as in the jazz world, the decision to commission remixes of these session tracks was an easy one. Consolidating the numerous parts was by no means as straightforward, nor indeed was settling on our preferred remixers to coax the spirit of the Egrem session into the club. In the end, they settled on a squad of big-hitting producers that they trusted to do justice to the original jams: the likes of Louie Vega, MJ Cole, 4hero, Carl Cox, Rainer Trüby, Gotan Project’s Philippe Cohen Solal, Seiji, Michel Cleis and Mocky. All veterans of the Worldwide underground and all equipped with the skills and experience to flip Havana Cultura onto a another level. And of course, in order to maximise the Cuban flavour, DJ Wichy and Doble Filo got cut loose on their favourites from the album, with awesome results.

CD02 in the Havana Cultura Remixed package boasts a bonus DJ mix courtesy of Gilles himself that neatly weaves together the disparate threads that make up a typical Peterson DJ set. Be on the look out for the Havana Cultura Remixed album which will be out June 7th.

Havana Cultura Remixed Podcast with Gilles Peterson by Brownswood
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29-year-old beatsmith Apollo Brown reps the D and comes with a very recognizable style on his latest “The Reset” album. In 2009 he won the Detroit Red Bull Big Tune Championships and competed in the national finals. Apollo then signed as a producer with the Mello Music Group last December.

Up till now he has released the “Skilled Trade” (2007) and the “Make Do” (2009) Beat Tapes. Those made collaborations possible with Detroiters Finale, Danny Brown and Kam Moye aka Supastition. On “The Reset” he gets some help from Rapper Big Pooh, Black Milk, Declaime, Buff 1, MED, Grap Luva, John Robinson, Kenn Starr, Oddisee and Diamond District.

There’s definitely some nineties influences to be heard on this album, like “Lower The Boom” getting into that Wu-Tang vibe or “Ghetto Soul Music”. I suggest you give this one a listen and in case you want to BUY it head on over to

Apollo Brown – Hungry Ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Black Milk

Apollo Brown – Brainwash Ft. yU, Grap Luva & Finale

Booga who? Boohgaloo Zoo is the project of K’bonus (Belgium) and U-gene (Holland). Laid Back Radio‘s resident LuiGi remixed their “Nothing Is For Free” and behold the result. Enjoy the FREE download and watch out for their upcoming album coming out on Lovemonk Records in a couple of weeks.

Boohgaloo Zoo – Nothing Is For Free (LuiGi’s Remix)

Two years ago, Slakah the Beatchild dropped “Soul Movement Vol.1” on us and boy was it sweet. Nowadays good Nu-Soul music is getting harder and harder to find for the simple fact that less and less artists are making it. Together with Ebrahim and Tingsek, Slakah is promoting their “Vibe, Love, Smile” tour and because their Detroit tour got cancelled, the trio decided to share “War Within” with everybody. Check out the FREE download HERE!

Slakah the Beatchild Ebrahim & Tingsek – War Within

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Just got this new BoomBaptist remix of Pharoahe Monche’s “Simon Says” in our mailbox. Usually I hate it when producers remix classic hiphop tracks, but I still decided to give it a listen. I know some of y’all may like this so decided to share it with you guys.

The BoomBaptist “Beat Tape” is still available as a FREE DOWNLOAD over HERE.

Pharoahe Monch – Simon Says (BoomBaptist Remix)

Deventer’s Louis Bordeaux recently dropped a new gem on his Myspace entitled “Mournin D”. When I say this shit is LIVE, I do really mean this shit is liver than a motherfucker! Once again one of Holland’s sickest producers reminds us why he is just that. Louis is leaving us hungry and wanting more, so when you gonna drop some a new project on us?

Louis Bordeaux – Mournin D

Now I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is that the guys from HVW8 are sharing this Master Blazter mix full of unheard goodies from Dam-Funk, Computer Jay and J1. The bad news is that I was hoping to hear some actual Master Blazter material, but alas. Another bit of bad news for me personal is that I’m gonna miss them perform live in San Francisco at the Mezzanine July 1st. That evening I fly back to L.A. so I guess I’m shit outta luck.

Three musicians with their own distinctive styles have come together to form Master Blazter. Each individual is an integral part of the whole – each one necessary to keep funk music alive, taking it to unforeseen heights. Los Angeles’ very own DJ Kutmah is responsible for mixing it all up into one funked up mix and I’d like to thank HVW8 for steadily bringing out good music and for the goodies you guys sent us recently!

MASTER BLAZTER: BLAZT OFF (RIGHTCLICK TO DOWNLOAD)

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