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Fat Freddy’s Drop last album – “Based on a True Story” – was a huge succes and went 8 times platinum. Not surprisingly their CD’s sold like hotcakes, because I can remember when it came out and I was blown away myself by their innovative sound. These New Zealand cats have such a unique sound which is best described by me as jazzy reggae with an occasional electronic twist. Thank god FFD is back with a brand new album called “Dr Boondigga And The Big BW” which will undoubtably be an equally great succes. The cherry on the cake is a song called “Big BW” which we made available for streaming. Nice artwork by Mr Otis Frizzell and don’t forget to buy the album HERE.

Fat Freddy’s Drop – Big BW

Big homie Kenny Fresh just hooked us up with some brand new Hawthorne Headhunters music and you gotta love it. For those who don’t know HH…the trio exists of Black Spade, I, CED (or Ced No) and Proh Mic.

The possitively sounding “Never Give Up” – which co-stars vocals from Coultrain – is an unreleased outtake from the same 2007 sessions that the group’s forthcoming debut EP was pulled from. This will be their very first release being put out by HVW8 on June 20th.

The soulful “Get Up!” has been in my top ten ‘on repeat’ tracks for a while now and “PCM” with Dam Funk is epic! Keep your ears out for a Fresh Selects mixtape from the Hunters before their EP drops. This should keep you satisfied untill then.

Hawthorne Headhunters – Never Give Up Feat. Coultrain

I was on The Sole Dojo where I read about these Little Brother remixes by Nefarious. Now normally I’m not a remix kinda guy, but this “Life of The Party” remix just sounds too nice. Here’s what Nefarious had to say:

Tokyo Beat Science brings you the complete future beats based from TOKYO/JAPAN. This Project mainly features undiscovered, fresh producers/DJ’s/designers who are about to blow up worldwide. Our buddy Kazzzz sent us some ill music from Japan last month, but we had to let it simmer for a while. A lot of artists and designers are down with these cats so be sure to keep an eye out for each and every one of them! My favorites are..

Nitta
HEADZ
The Astronotes
Toi73

I heard The Astronotes‘ “Space Water Babies” featuring Kissey Asplund and Rep Life last year and kinda forgot to do anything with it.

The Astronotes – Space Water Babies Feat. Kissey Asplund & Rep Life

Now I’ve been watching Nitta for a while too. “Bring The Light” is down right dirty, electronic space funk with a twist of nastyness. This got me very curious about upcoming future releases.

Nitta – Bring The Light

Here we are again on this crazy, lazy sunday afternoon with a giganticly slept on joint for you to spark. This week it was our buddies from BamaLoveSoul that made us realize we’ve been sleeping on – ex-Jamiroquai bassist Stuart Zender‘s side project – AZUR (pronounced Az U R) like sleeping beauty. The project was to show off the men’s writing skills and Stu’s own producing talents on the Virgin Records label. The group was to feature a horn section from Cuba, Pino Palladino, and D’Angelo. A single was planned (major worldwide release) for Spring 2000. So what went wrong? It seems Tyrese did. Virgin’s decision to release and promote the Tyrese album seemed to upset Stu. I don’t know why or how fully this is true but we know the result. Virgin Records kept sending money to Stuart & Donny for the AZUR project, but AZUR kept sending back no word. Virgin decided to call it quits and so the album disappeared.

“Love is So Cold” (featuring D’Angelo) was originally slated as “My Baby’s Eyes” for D’Angelo’s Voodoo album, but I guess he cut it. Smooth delivery, subtle bassline and light percussion. I didn’t realize before, but this is on Yoda II release too. So I guess I overslept on this one right here…

The track was also brilliantly sampled by Exile on his latest “Radio” album…Stay Tunes (Stay Here).

Azur – Love Is So Cold Feat. D’Angelo

TAKE (aka Sweatson Klank) continues to push the boundaries of the experimental beat music in new directions. Building on a multitude of successful EP and full-length releases, TAKE has unleashed a slew of new works, DJ mixes and remixes in 2009 and we’re not even half-way through the year yet!  Co-founder of the legendary beat showcase night  “Sketchbook”, he has been an influential figure in the LA beat scene since day one. 2009 is the year he steps out from the shadows clutching fresh material for the All City, Poobah and Dublab labels and shiny new remixes for the likes of Warp’s Flying Lotus. His music is an epic journey, leading the listener down dust covered roads of bit-crushed melodies and molested jazz samples, all hemmed in by walls of bass. Make sure you check out TAKE on his extensive European tour. More info on that after the jump.

Now TAKE was kind enough to offer y’all a first listen of the Flying Lotus – Parisian Goldfish (TAKE Remix) which will be on Flying Lotus’ L.A Ep3, and a Remix of Architeq – Sleeping bEAR of the Marry Anne Hobbs compilation for Planet Mu..remember you heard it first on MOOVMNT ;).

Flying Lotus – Parisian Goldfish (TAKE Remix)

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Architeq – Sleeping bEAR (TAKE Remix)

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OH YEAH OH YEAH…check out this brand new video & song from producer RODDYROD featuring – two of North Carolina’s finest – Phonte & Carlitta Durand. “This Time Around” is on the upcoming concept album “Cuba After Market” – dropping soon on a blog near you – and the video was done by RODDYROD’s own Humble Monarch. Another Fresh Selects premier in your ear..

RODDYROD – This Time Around Feat. Phonte & Carlitta Durand

Aural Penetration is a highly soulful follow up from Tony Oziers debut album Mental Candy.  Tony Ozier, has a voice that at times can sound imperfect but his intricate and groove filled beats fits his label imprint perfectly, Beats Galore Records. The best two joints are produced with none other than Ypsilanti’s finest .. 14KT. Aural Penetration is available now on CDbaby.

Ever since Motown moved to Los Angeles, sunshine and good vibes have been luring the Motor City’s most musically minded to make the same migration. Now, one of Detroit’s trustiest hip hop MCs, Frank Nitt (Frank’N’Dank), heads west to team up with producer Terrace Martin (Snoop Dogg’s Ego Trippin’), hot hookman J.Black, and Cali legend DJ Quik for the new Delicious Vinyl single: “Love”. A perfectly pitched summertime sizzler, “Love” is a celebration of devotion with the slinkiest synths since Zapp and plenty of bump for your swim trunks. Really looking forward to see the video which will be produced by 3shapemedia. Thanks to Delicious Vinyl and buy “Love” on iTunes.

Frank Nitt – Love Feat. J.Black, DJ Quik (Prod. Terrace Martin)

Hot from the press we’re back with some new Fresh Daily from his upcoming Tomorrow is Today mixtape. This time featuring production from ACADEMICS and vocal backup from Oddisee & Mela Machinko. Fresh Daily’s “Tomorrow is Today” mixtape drops Weds, May 27th on FLYLYF.COM, so definitely look out for that as well…once again thnx to J Kim!

Fresh Daily – Universal Medicine Feat. Oddisee & Mela Machinko