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“Selective Hearing part 2” picks up where part 1 left off. Kev Brown and LMNO created this album as a homage to James Brown. Selective Hearing Part 2 was recorded together at the Technicali Lab in Southern California during Kev Brown’s various trips to the West Coast. Entirely produced by Kev Brown, the two also decided that it was only right to have both LMNO and Kev rapping on each track, as opposed to their first album where Kev was only featured on a handful, vocally. Below you can check out the first single “Ya Know”, plus “James Brown” which is my favorite track on the album. You can get it on now. [Up Above Records]

LMNO & Kev Brown – James Brown

LMNO & Kev Brown – Ya Know

Our first impression of Ryan was that he was one hell of a friendly RBMA participant and this impression got confirmed just now when we asked about his new “Titan” EP. Mr. Illum Sphere sent it over in mear minutes and we gave it a quick listen. I definitely hear a bit more House influences when I compare this release to his previous two EP’s on Fat City. Impressive nevertheless and I bet Martyn was thinking the same thing when he decided to bring this out on his 3024 label. This 3-track release on sees him moving into slightly more dance-oriented waters yet keeping it wonkey. I really like “Technopolis” is because of it’s tumbling piano keys hoisted aloft on a pulsing techno beat and misty-eyed chords. To listen to the whole thing…head on over to to purchase the Titan EP.

Illum Sphere – Technopolis

Last week we had Mark de Clive-Lowe visit our little monthly party at the MiNiBAR in Amsterdam. The vibe was amazing and thanks to Joao Costa we’re able to provide you with a little visual taste of what the night was like. Happy b-day to my man Q…I see yo homie! Thanks everybody for coming out and I hope you had a blast.

Fat City is back with another one. dBridge‘s remix of Blackpocket‘s “Ur A Sta” is finally seeing the light of day. It’ll be out on 10″ vinyl including the instrumental. Also look out for the original from Blackpocket on the forthcoming Producer#1 double vinyl repress.

Blackpocket – Ure A Sta (dBridge Remix) [snippet]

Here’s that new shit from the one called Oddisee. In a years time we were treated to “Odd Summer”, “Odd Autumn”, “Odd Winter” and finally “Odd Spring”. Now that the “Odd Seasons” are complete he’ll be pressing them on vinyl in a lovely box set that will contain all four seasons. So yes, the time will come when you’ll be able to support and purchase, but for now grab this FREE DWNLD! Shout out to Put Me On It for promoting this release.

We streamed at a 128kbps bitrate, so head on over to Oddisee’s Bandcamp to download the entire “Odd Seasons” set in high quality. The last and 4th installment is here and has some guest features that makes your mouth water. OlivierDaySoul contributes to 1 of my favorite track on the album…“In The Now” while Muneshine and Oddisee himself team up and explain us how life is a “Two Way Street”. Here’s what Oddisee had to say about the project.

Well here it is… has it really been a year? You know, When I first got in to music I did it purely for the fun and excitement of it. As the seasons came an went my hobby transformed into a full on career. The “Odd Seasons” series was a way for me to be creative for no reason other that creativity. That’s why they’ve been free releases. In order to remind my self why I do music, I have to allow some of my works to be created and released for well…. I hate to say it but…. “The Love”

Oddisee – In The Now Ft. OlivierDaySoul

Odisee – Two Way Street Ft. Muneshine

It’s time for L.A. Series # 4 already. This time consisting out of L.A.’s (by way of Detroit) House Shoes and Jordan Rockswell (formerly known as Snowman). Heavy Hip Hop beats is what we were expecting from Michael and it is exactly that what’s on this 10″. Luckily House Shoes relocated to Los Angeles in 2006, because otherwise he hadn’t been on this release. My favorite of his two joints on this one is “Newports”.

On the flipside we have Jordan Rockswell (also a Detroit native) who released “Street Corner Music” with Allcity a few years ago under the name Snowman. His dopest track on this 10″ is “The Groove”, so though we’d stream it low quality. If you think this record has to be a part of your collection…show some support and BUY the 10″ at Rush Hour.

Jordan Rockswell – The Groove

Mayer Hawthorne makes some time for his special lady in his latest video “One Track Mind”..

When I first heard Onra‘s Funk-inspired 12″ on Allcity Records I thought whut?! But now that I’ve heard the entire album, I’m like ‘oh that’s what’s up’. It all comes together on the album and once again OlivierDaySoul blows my mind on “My Mind Is Gone”. This guy is the future and we’ll be hearing more in the near future I hope. On “The One” T3 from Slum Village drops some funky rhymes and Walter Mecca (France) does it “To The Beat”. Really nice to hear more producers getting influenced by that eighties boogie funk. Get ready to spend some money, because this is a must BUY!

Onra – My Mind Is Gone Ft. OlivierDaySoul (Snippet)

Nottz “Shines So Brite” again, but this time with the flipside…“Cars“. I love the way he flipped that “Funky Worm” sample and how they visualized those scratches. This is out as a digital release on so honk your horn if ya feel me.

What began as a simple afternoon get together, bringing friends together to play good records, has grown into one of the most notorious good times in LA – The Do Over. Even though we never been at The Do Over this podcast gives us a taste of what’s in store for us this summer. Thanks to Jamie Strong, Aloe Blacc, Haycock and the HVW8 fam.

Indigo Jam Unit – Be
Moodymann – Rectify
Aloe Blacc – If I
Theo Parrish – Secondary Darkness
Floating Points – Peoples Potential
Great Weekend – Lets Do It Again (Do Over)
Theo Parrish – Ugly Edit 10
Aloe Blacc vs Frou Frou
Joy Orbison – Hyph Mngo
Steve Spacek vs Hudson Mohawke
Dam-Funk – Killdat
Starblazers – Dangerzone

DOWNLOAD HVW8 International – The Do Over Podcast Vol.17