released 11 November 2011
Josh Maxey - Guitar
Brian Charette - Organ
McClenty Hunter - Drums
"Back 2 Basics" is featured on Configa's "Calm Before The Storm" mixtape, now available on iTunes.
Leave the bootleg vinyl pressings, mp3s and YouTube clips alone and get yourself a copy of this boxset, available here at Undergroundhiphop.com and Amazon.com
Pick up your copy of Nightshift in CD format (mini cardboard sleeve) today exclusively at Undergroundhiphop.com
Stream and download the mix here: http://listn.to/djtotaleclipse/player
Fresh off a triple Soul Train award nomination for his work as a talented and in-demand producer, Symbolyc One of S.F.P. stops by The Crisman Show Podcast in Dallas to speak about his recent accomplishments, future goals and upcoming projects of music. In 2011 and beyond, S1's upcoming work includes collaborations with The Cannabanoids, a group of Dallas-area DJs, musicians, and beatmakers who create a unique live stage performance which feels like a psychedelic, Hip Hop experience.
Check out Strange Fruit Project's A Dreamer's Journey if you haven't already and S1's respectable catalog in collaborating with emerging underground talent over the years. He is a creative mind who continues to push the boundaries for the way we hear Hip Hop music.
Download/Stream - S1 on The Crisman Show Podcast 11/27/11
Grab the single now at iTunes
Below is the trailer for the documentary on Blackstar directed by Video Rahim and starring Talib Kweli, Kanye West, Mos Def, The Beastie Boys, Dave Chappelle, The Roots, Jay-Z, De La Soul, Common Hi-Tek, Jean Grae, Pharrell, Killer Mike, Fat Lip, Damon Dash, Rosario Dawson, Pete Rock, Marc Ecko, Mad Lib Bobbito, Black Sheep, Cee-Lo, and The Dungeon Family.
"Wanted" is from Grazzhoppa's forthcoming album "Intricate Moves 2". Listen to the promo snippet of the album here at soundcloud.
Beat By : Blastah Beatz
Scratches By : DJ Grazzhoppa
Mastered by : Tradd
Cover
Artwork : Jaba
Label : Chess Move Cartel
DJ Grazzhoppa :
djgrazzhoppa.bandcamp.com
"Sparta" produced by The Snowgoons is now in stores, listen to snippets here at Undergroundhiphop.com.
Download: Freddie Joachim - "Patterns Vol. 2", presented by Mellow Orange
14KT – F What They Say -
Ohmega Watts – At The Oasis
Interlude -
Hazel – Eyes In -
Reflection Eternal – On My Way -
Madvillain – Eye feat. Stacy Epps -
Afta-1 – (hidden beat after Believe) -
Zebrahim – Zizzle -
The Randy Watson Experience –
Philip Michael Thompson -
fLako – Butcher You -
Common – Thelonius -
Yesterday’s New Quintet – That Girl -
Koen – 289 -
Dert Floyd – Untitled 25 -
Mike Slott – Home -
Tall Black Guy – Lone and Gone -
Hazel – (hidden beat after Fantastic) -
Abjo – Kalimba Song -
Jaisu – El Dot -
Dert – San Franangeles -
DJ Day – Close Your Eyes -
People Under The Stairs – Flex Off Instrumental -
Que D – Rock Box Instrumental -
Oddisee – Get In Touch Instrumental -
9th Wonder – Untitled -
Gagle – Return of the Three Men Instrumental -
Slakah The Beatchild – Something Forever -
Freddie Joachim – Waves -
Freddie Joachim – Hours -
Freddie Joachim – Untitled feat. Carlitta Durand -
Freddie Joachim – Untitled -
Freddie Joachim – Better Days -
Freddie Joachim – Talk -
Freddie Joachim – Make Love -
Freddie Joachim – Untitled -
Freddie Joachim – Slut Sample -
Freddie Joachim – The Days Revisited
This song is from the forthcoming PVD & John Robinson record (due out early 2012). Written, Produced, & Recorded by PVD & John Robinson. Horn Line written by Rich Polatchek.
Listen to the full song above and check out the full list of MC features here at Undergroundhiphop.com where the green vinyl pressing is now available.
In case you have never seen or forgot the rawness of their first video, watch "Reign Of The Tec" here which features cameos by Sadat X and Fat Joe.
The Beatnuts original approach to Hip Hop define an era where major labels took chances on presenting new artists, and it shows in the amount of classics which are left behind for us to enjoy.
DJBooth.net's 20/20 artist showcase features the reflective music of Montage One and Jake One on "Find One", a song which focuses on memories of the past to find the most ideal position in life towards the future. This song hits with soulful creativity in the vein of tracks like "Hangin' Out" by Main Source and "Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop" by Diamond. These are the thoughts of an adult who is aware of the responsibilities that lie ahead, laying his thoughts and concerns on track rather than trying to escape from them.
Download/Stream - "Find One"
"Beau Sasser and Bill Carbone spent several years as the other two-thirds of Melvin Sparksí trio. At first, most nights were marked by Sparksí distinctive brand of constructive criticism, both on stage and off. But Beau and Bill listened and learned, and soon the three developed an undeniable chemistry.
Sparks was always planning for the future, and he frequently played the band demos of songs he wanted to record or other tracksóeverything from Jimmy Smith to Zapp and Rogeróthat he thought would be good live. Sparkplug is Sasser and Carboneís way of paying tribute to Sparks by performing the songs that he wrote and on which he played during his 45 year career as well as imagining what else he might do if he was still here."
"Short lived funk band from Lurgan.
P-P as they became known where inspired musically by deep funk styling of George Clinton's 'Funkadelic', 'The Gap band' and 'Prince' and lyrically by the political middle ground of the Northern Irish 'Alliance' party. They came to prominence when they recorded an election song for the Alliance party during the run up to the the 1986 local elections entitled 'Roll'in with Alderdice'. The song landed at number 37 in the local charts. In search of a larger crossover audience the band released the soft funk synth ballad 'I gotta thing for yo thing' but the song failed to chart. During the recording of their debut album BOOTYBIB in 1986 tensions amongst the band members surfaced when vocalist Neil Jones attempted to introduce the use of a Vocoder into the sessions prompting the other members to quit shortly after session. Jones was noted for taking on a number of unusual persona during the bands brief history including 'Mr Shuggles', 'creamblowsausageskin' and 'Master Frotingler'. The Group where also well known for their extravagant stage costumes and once took to the stage in massive nappies,oversized flip-flops and ornate cardboard mummer masks."
It's not just the sound of Focus' music, but the passion with which he and Torae, Nikki Grier & Ill Camille do their thing over his track that makes it good to the ear and soul.
Download/Stream - Focus... "High Off Music" feat. Torae, Nikki Grier & Ill Camille
The sounds of Stark Reality continue to amaze me since discovering their psychedelic fuzz sound years ago. Other artists who have gone on to sample their music include Skyzoo, Madlib, J-Live and Large Professor.
Here is short excerpt about Stark Reality and their album "Now" by Wax Poetics:
"Now is an amazing anthology harnessing the fuzz-fusion of Boston quartet, Stark Reality. Fronted by vibraphonist Monty Stark, this extremely rare recording contains unique renditions of songs originally recorded by Hoagie Carmichael. Carmichael, born in 1899, penned such timeless classics as “Georgia on my Mind” and “Stardust.” Although originally recorded by Carmichael for a children’s record entitled, Havin’ a Party, it was Stark Reality who really tapped the keg of intrinsic party value tucked away in these songs. The record is heavy, psychedelic, and perfectly distorted- a Hancock meets Hendrix voyage through time and sound."
The virtuoso band known as BADBADNOTGOOD take their experimental approach to Hip Hop influenced Jazz further still on "Doom Medley", a free download which features their interpolations of MF DOOM's music. Fans of the metal-faced MC are in for an ear-opening experience as this band expands upon songs like “Supervillian Theme”, “Fazers”, “Vomitspit” and more with drum-heavy grooves and lots of improvisation.
01 Nu World pt.2 f. Nutso & Soul Khan
02 Nu World (iStandard Remix) (prod. Cimer Amor)
03 Everyday In The Street (Can You Dig It Remix) (prod. Dukes Go Up)
04 Everyday In The Street f. Rah Digga & Tame One) (prod. !llmind)
05 2 The Death (M-Phazes Remix) f. Mela Machinko
Absorb these futuristic sounds of Jazz by a collective of talent led by Nicolay of The Foreign Exchange. The opening track "Shibuya Station" really is an adrenaline booster with an upbeat rhythm and amazing drumming skills throughout. From their Nic and the band continue to take you on a musical journey of fine contemporary Jazz with the variety of mellow moods of each composition. Here is a description of the project by FE Music:
“+FE Music proudly presents the “Shibuya Session EP”, a collaboration between Nicolay and the Raleigh-based exploratory jazz trio The Hot At Nights, led by 8-string guitar virtuoso (and The Foreign Exchange guitarist) Chris Boerner with Matt Douglas on sax/woodwinds and Nick Baglio on drums. The EP was recorded at Sound Pure Studios in Durham NC and features new interpretations and arrangements of eight instrumental compositions from Nicolay’s 2009 album “City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya”. ”
Tracklist:
Shibuya Station
Rain In Ueno Park
Satellite
Meiji Shrine
Inner Garden
Crossing
Bullet Train
Departure
As an addition to Tall Black Guy's 7' "Water No Enemy"/"Lost and Gone" which is available now for purchase at CrossTalk and Turntable Lab, enjoy his guest DJ set on Bastard Jazz radio. This mix features his music as well as hip-hop and instrumental head nodders from the likes of Kenny Keys, J. Slick, Innosphere, Tensi and Raj Mahal. Tall Black Guy's selections provide an insightful look into his influences as a producer which is an emerging genre of Hip Hop-influenced producers who carry the basic drumming feel we know and love, but also incorporates new innovative musical ideas into their work.
Here is a review of Tall Black Guy's 7" project:
Listen to snippets and purchase "Water No Enemy" 7" here at CrossTalk and Turntable Lab.
Download/Stream - Return of DJ Jazzy Jeff at The Do Over 2012 feat. Skillz
"Clown Feet" is available on his 2008 full length album, "Lost, But Not Forgotten", listen to snippets of the album below at iTunes.
Tracin' Tracy provide energetic grooves to keep you moving with excellence in 70's Jazz/Funk fusion revival. Their approach is based on creating a musical vibe reminiscent of "a smokey club where people were groovin' and movin' 'till the sun came up", devoid of any programming, strictly live energy and funky instrumentation. Grant Green fans will be happy to hear the band's homage to him on "Green Groove #2", a groovy Hammond/guitar-based tune which flows in the spirit of Richard Groove Holmes, Grant Green and Boogaloo Joe Jones.
released 01 August 2011
Jasper Kuper - guitar, composer
Alexander Hulshof - keys
Sander Koole - bass
Dennis Nederhof - drums
mixed an mastered by Marcel Gerardts (BestTrex Studio)
Photography of WKCR 89.9 FM by cratesofjr
Turn this one on and let it play, the lovely sounds of Funk, Soul and Jazz played throughout are not only ear-opening if you're a Hip Hop head, but great to zone out and relax to on a lazy day.
Here's a treat from The Roots' "Illadelph Halflife" sessions, courtesy of YouTube user anatomyspills. This is an alternate version of "No Alibi" which has a little more "live", spontaneous feel than the album version as if they were just recording the song as a demo to be further refined into song form later. This brings back great memories of my personal favorite Roots album, something about those songs capture a nostalgia and moments of life like none other in my opinion, especially Thought's visual lyrics on "No Alibi".
In moving forward to 2011, The Roots album entitled "undun" marks their first ever conceptual music project as a re-telling of Redford Stephens which illustrates "the intersection of free will and prescribed destiny as it plays out 'on the corner.
"At this point in our career we'd like for our work to have a unifying theme, and an experiential quality,î says "?uestlove". ìWe've been intentionally making our albums shorter in length so that they can be experienced as a continuous work. The music is band-oriented with an eye on the moody cinematic. As a DJ, I am the King of playlists, but I don't want our albums to feel like a playlist or a mixtape for that matter. We want to tell stories that work within the album format and we want the stories to be nuanced and useful to people. undun is the story of this kid who becomes criminal, but he wasn't born criminal. He's not the nouveau exotic primitive bug-eyed gunrunner like Tupac ís character Bishop in Juice.. he's actually thoughtful and is neither victim nor hero. Just some kid who begins to order his world in a way that makes the most sense to him at a given moment... At the end of the day... isn't that what we all do?"
"undun" is set for release on December 6th. Check out the tracklist for "undun" below:
1. Sleep
2. Make My
3. One Time
4. Kool On
5. The Jump
6. Stomp
7. Lighthouse
8. I Remember
9. Tip The Scale
10. Redford
This is the debut single from Law's LP "The Outbreak" which features an impressive guest lineup including Sean Price, Crooked I, Prince Po, Akil (Jurassic 5), Guilty Simpson, Frank Nitt, Killer Ben, Prince Po and Rockness from Heltah Skeltah. As if that wasn't enough, the beats on his album will be coming from DJ Khalil, S-1 and 9th Wonder.
Their debut single, “The Formula”, serves as the precursor to their upcoming album "And So It Begins", to be released in the Winter of 2012.
Enjoy this dope display of beats and rhymes above, but due to graphic violence watch their very impressive full length video here at your own risk.
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