The 50th installment of ATWIBB is as diverse and funky as ever, with a blend of African Psych, R&B, Soul, raw Funk, Japanese Jazz Fusion plus more. A cast of talented up and coming bands lay down heavy grooves for a fusion compilation like none other. The mood ranges from mellow to start, then escalates into a build of high energy with various grooves and textures throughout.
The featured drummer is the funky Daru Jones who presents his official drum kit through Yurt Rock. Known for playing for Jack White, Pete Rock, Th1rt3en, DMD the Vibes, Daru continues his musical journey with a collection of his drum hits and grooves. Learn more and download your copy here at Yurt Rock.
Check out the trailer for Beats By Daru Jones above to experience the impact of this percussionist who's known for working with the Hip Hop elite. Beats was recorded using two distinct types of mixes: Clean to enhance clarity and Vibe to provide more room to experiment creatively. Daru is versatile enough to provide what producers are looking for, whether you're a Hip Hop beat maker or otherwise.
Below, Apathy demonstrates his skill in that ol' boom bap with a remix by Kunzo.
Revisit Diamond D as he kicks rhymes live at an in-store event for his classic debut album, plus more as King Chapell of Rap It Uptown TV opens his video vault. This is one of those underground public access TV shows that you had to seek out and be there to witness. But thankfully, the host has uploaded some footage for those who missed the show back in the day. Hear from Supercat, Jam Master J, Kurious, House Of Pain, Kwame, ATCQ, Yaggfu Front and more during their industry breakthrough while on the verge of dropping classics. This is for the Hip Hop heads who love to revisit the early 90's.
"In the summer of 1979, a Chicago DJ started a riot that killed disco overnight. Inciting fans to blow up disco records during a nationally televised major league baseball game, the cultural impact of Disco Demolition Night was felt globally. It even made waves in Portland, Oregon.
In the months to follow, clubs in the City of Roses were out to hire anything but disco. For Transport, hot nights as a stage-ready show band would fade to memory. First went the horns, then the vocalists, until all that remained was the rhythm section. The band's days were numbered or so it seemed.
But keyboardists Jimmy and Johnny Sanders were fiercely experimental. Freed from the disco formula, the brothers' exchange over synthesizers and other keyed instruments was electric. With drummer Towner Galaher, the group bore songs in homage to the fusion music ever present in Portland. Inspired by the national success of local groups like the Jeff Lorber Fusion, Tom Grant, and Dan Siegel, the band was reborn. "
Transport is:
Jeff Bruce - Fretless Bass
Towner Galaher - Drums
Rob Manning - Guitar
Jimmy Sanders - Keys, Synthesizer
Johnny Sander - Keys
Ronnie Young - Percussion
Veteran West Coast radio host Billy Jam shares another gem from his archive in an early interview with The RZA and Method Man. In '93, the pair visit Billy to express their determination to take over with dirty and traditional Hip Hop sound. RZA leads the interview by explaining his departure from Tommy Boy to his mission with the Wu-Tang Clan. Classic footage from a radio figure who experienced a lot of great Hip Hop moments of the 90's.
Above, designer Scott McRoy makes Raekwon's Ice Cream come alive in a visual identity project for rapper Killah Villa. View more pieces from this project here at Scott's portfolio.
Explore the music of David Axelrod on vinyl here at eBay, including Now-Again's release of the "Earth Rot" instrumental LP.
Kumbaya breathes a breath of fresh air into Hip Hop with outstanding lyrical skill which provokes thought and encourages us to look at life differently for a moment. The video for "Hold On" depicts this emerging talent situated with the essence of the culture and it's people as she spits fire. It's clear that Kumbaya is here to inspire and uplift the everyday person in both the visual and lyrical sense. So hold on as she invites you into her mind where rhymes flow like water and are exciting as an amusement park rollercoaster going at full-speed.
Song written by: Kumbaya Song produced by: Seige Monstracity _
Cinematography by: Josh Wells
Edited by: Leo Coltrane
Creative Direction by: Kumbaya
Leave your worries behind as producer Markis Precise, Moonchild & Chantae Cann provides a moment of peace, resolution and Soul. "Alright" flows gracefully with the thumping groove Markis provides for the lovely voice of Chantae Cann. Moonchild's heavenly sound matches perfectly with Chantae on 'The Long Way". Through a beautiful blend of Jazz and Soul, she projects her heart to connect with our feelings of thinking about that special someone. With one of the most pleasant voices in music, Chantae soothes as she draws your imagination toward a beautiful place.
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