Off the song "First Degree Murder" feat. Vinnie Paz, Celph Titled and Roc Marciano prod. by Stu Bangas.
Stu Bangas is releasing “Straight Death 2″ the follow up to his beat tape from 2012. This offering includes music he composed for Sean Price’s “Mic Tyson”, Chino XL’s “Ricanstructian”, Vinnie Paz feat. Mobb Deep, Copywrite’s “God Save The King”, MHz feat. Ill Bill and Slaine, Diggaz With Attitude and more…along with some unreleased instrumentals, and unreleased tracks. Stay tuned for pre-order info at: www.brutalmusic.org/
To the delight of Jazz fans in 2013, Blue Note Records pays tribute to the great Donald Byrd by releasing this 1973 recording of his performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Thanks to Wax Poetics for the heads up on this special release from the archives of one of the greatest Jazz record labels.
Words from Don Was President, Blue Note Records
"As teenagers in Detroit during the 1960s, my friends and I regarded Donald Byrd with the same lofty respect reserved for other hometown musical heroes like Smokey Robinson, The MC5, Elvin Jones, Mitch Ryder, Aretha Franklin and John Lee Hooker....they were all amazing artists who were changing the face of music by exporting the sounds of our city to the rest of the world. The music of Donald Byrd was ubiquitous back then...cats like the legendary Motor City jazz disc jockey, Ed Love, would hit tracks like "Nai Nai" from "Free Form" and "Christo Redentor" from "A New Perspective" on a nightly basis...Later on, in the 1970s, Mr. Byrd started adding a healthy dose of Detroit-style funk to his records and his innovative music could be heard blasting out of dashboard mounted 8 track players and back seat subwoofers all over town...He was a Motor City Trumpet Revolutionary and his timeless music will never be forgotten.
Shortly after Mr. Byrd's passing on February 4th, we got an email from the noted British music icon, Gilles Petersen, inquiring about a legendary performance from 1973's Montreux Jazz Festival. Blue Note's Curator-In-Chief, Michael Cuscuna, told us that it had, indeed, been recorded and subsequently mixed for release by Bob Belden in 1999. Inexplicably, it has remained hidden in the Blue Note vaults - until now. The tapes are wonderful and reveal a far more raw and gritty side to Donald Byrd's 70's music than his studio recordings might suggest....
As a special tribute to this Jazz Immortal and as a gift to the legions of aficionados who, like all of us at Blue Note Records, treasure the music he's left behind, we are honored to present - for the first time - Donald Byrd, Live at Montreux from July 5, 1973."
Personnel:
Donald Byrd, Trumpet, Fluegelhorn, Vocals; Fonce Mizell, Trumpet, Vocals; Allan Barnes, Tenor Sax, Flute; Nathan Davis, Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax; Kevin Toney, Electric Piano; Larry Mizell, Synthesizer; Barney Perry, Electric Guitar; Henry Franklin, Electric Bass; Keith Killgo, Drums, Vocals; Ray Armando, Conga, Percussion.
Funky sounds by composer/multi-instrumentalist Alex Puddu on Schema Records. "Black Orgasmo" draws influence from adult film theme music of the 70's for a strong groove with heavy bass and an outstanding female vocal which runs throughout the track. This is one of two songs from his 2012 self titled EP, check out more funky theme music from his full length album ‘The Golden Age of Danish Pornography' below.
Bio:
"Alex Puddu is one of the most direct and creative artists and composers of our days; a multi-instrumentalist with visions and skills.
He was born in Rome in 1967 and moved to Copenhagen, Denmark in the summer of 1987. He began his music career as a drummer at the age of fifteen. He is truly devoted to the Italian vintage sound of the giallo/poliziottesco and horror movies from the early seventies: Jazz/percussive, psych-groove. His work is inspired by soundtrack maestros such as Piccioni, Umiliani, Cipriani, Morricone, Ferrio, De Masi and Micalizzi. Alex Puddu released his first solo album "Chasing The Scorpion's Tail" with his cinematic band Alex Puddu and the Butterfly Collectors on the danish label April Records followed later by four other albums. Over the past couple of years (2010/11), Alex has been very productive, working on new sounds and compositions for soundtracks - writing, arranging, and producing no less than four soundtracks: "Eastern Army", "Mosaic", "Hell is Other People" and the latest: "The Golden Age of Danish Pornography".
Recently, he has been recording his new album "Registrazioni al Buio" to be out 2013."
Live from the mothership, IMIJ Films and Flashback Fever Radio bring you a sneak preview of "The Birth Beats Of Hip Hop: The Legend Of The Skull Snaps Documentary"! This film is about one of the most sampled drum beats in Hip Hop history, aka "It's A New Day" by The Skull Snaps. Watch as Stezo takes you back in time to The Golden Era of Hip Hop while explaining the origins of this break in the present day with original members from The Skull Snaps. This is a look at one generation of funky music influencing the next, countless moments of classic Hip Hop and pop culture which repurposed the drums of an obscure Funk band.
Courtesy of TheWlCKED1ne:
"This “Gavin Special” on The King Tech Wake Up Show was an amazing 10 hours of LIVE Hiphop radio back on Friday & Saturday nights February 18 & 19, 1994 on 106.1 KMEL San Francisco. Thankfully I had bought enough blank tapes to record both shows in full with the commercials edited out. It took SIX 90 minute tapes… 3 each night! Here’s both shows where all the parts are cleanly edited together in great quality… full interview & freestyle sessions! And for those who don’t know, the Gavin was a HUGE Hiphop & Rap convention held in San Francisco every year during the early-mid 90s. Enjoy…"
The King Tech Wake Up Show “Gavin Special” 02/18/1994
- with Sway, King Tech, Kevvy Kev, Motion Man, Joe Quixx and Co-Host Kool DJ Red Alert (10pm-3am)
01. Intro
02. AMG
03. Patra
04. Grand Daddy I.U.
05. Freddie Foxxx
06. RZA & GZA of Wu-Tang Clan and Shyheim The Rugged Child
07. Champ MC
08. Supernatural
09. Akinyele, Showtime & G-Money
10. Original Flavor & Jay-Z
11. Hard 2 Obtain
12. Biggie Smalls aka The Notorious B.I.G.
13. The Fugees
14. Masta Ace & Lord Digga
15. Milk Dee & Big V
16. Buju Banton
17. Born Jamericans
18. Jeru The Damaja & Gang Starr
19. Krash Man
20. Odd Squad
21. 5th Ward Boyz & 2 Low
22. Dred Scott
23. OutKast
24. H.W.A. (Hoes With Attitudes)
25. N-Tyce
26. Outro
The King Tech Wake Up Show “Gavin Special” 02/19/1994
- with Sway, King Tech, Kevvy Kev, Motion Man, Joe Quixx and Co-Hosts Funkmaster Flex & Bobbito (10pm-3am)
01. Intro
02. Daddy-O
03. The Nappy Headz
04. MC Eiht
05. Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
06. Tha Alkaholiks
07. MC Serch
08. DFC
09. Mel-low
10. Warren G & The Twinz
11. Maestro Fresh-Wes
12. King Just
13. Black Moon
14. Smif-N-Wessun
15. Simple E
16. Coolio
17. The Whooliganz
18. Kool Keith
19. Nas & L.E.S.
20. Schooly D & Sic’nin Cheese
21. Kurious
22. Jayo Felony & Joe Sinistr
23. Yaggfu Front
24. The Leigon
25. Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs
26. Nefertiti
27. The Real Half Pint and Will of Rap Pack
28. Jamal-Ski
Witness a new vision of happiness in the sound of Hip Hop by the pen of 8thW1 and the carefree musical vibe of PVD. "Happy" is a reassuring message of life which is crafted beautifully by the duo of an MC and Jazz musician. The new 8thW1 LP, Lux DeVille, will be available on iTunes and other fine music retailers worldwide this coming May via Elementality Productions.
Written by Darryl Murphy and Pat Van Dyke / Produced by PVD / Drums, Bass, Fender Rhodes, Glockenspiel, Hand Claps, Guitar by PVD / Horn arrangement by Bryan Beninghove / Tenor Saxophone by Bryan Beninghove / Trumpet by Rich Polatchek / Trombone by Robert Edwards / Rhodes Solo by David Stolarz / Recorded by PVD / Mixed and Mastered by Alessandro Perotta (AVP Audio Engineering).
This rare speech which chronicles a state of social unrest of late 1960's inner city America comes directly from the mind of a Black musician who remains one of the most influential and powerful voices of the ghetto. In an unreleased promo single for radio use, James Brown voices his inner thoughts and frustrations toward the Black community to lead them in a more positive direction in the midst of a struggle. This rare audio was contributed by Hoppy Stone of WFMU's Beware Of The Blog. Check them out for more rare audio and American history depicted through music.
Words from WFMU:
"This is a rarity: an unreleased promotional single that was probably distributed to radio stations only. There is no discographical info whatsoever (there isn't even a label on the record), but it must date from around 1967, which would be the time of national race riots that it is obviously intended to try and quell. JB had done a famous concert at Boston Garden during a severe time of unrest in '67 to 'keep people off the streets', and this little record will give you some idea of what was going through the Godfather's mind at that time, expressed in his own totally unique way! Not much more you can say about it; it speaks volumes for itself."
Download/Stream - James Brown Addresses The Black Community in a 1967 Radio PSA
Brazilian producer Laudz lends his ear to the sounds of West Coast Hip Hop for the 2012 instrumental project "Rollin With The Best". Drawing musical inspiration from the likes of Dr. Dre, Battlecat, DJ Khalil and other great beatsmiths from L.A., Laudz uses the slick synth-based production he has honed as an emerging producer to create an epic ride of hard-hitting G-Funk.
Listen to the rest of 17 track "Rollin' With The Best" and download the project for free at here at Soundcloud.
Twitter: @AndreLaudz
FaceBook: www.Facebook.com/AndreLaudz
Two fourths of the NY Hip Hop crew the Polyrhythmaddicts reunite in 2013 for a return to form in original boom-bap and street cinema. 'Motion Picture" b/w "Do You" demonstrates DJ Spinna and Shabaam Sadeeq's knack to stand out among the rest of the underground with signature sounds of production combined with a witty and vivd approach to lyrics.
Both Spinna and Sadeeq have grown as artists since their landmark creative period of the late 90's and this reunion brings the skills which each have blessed Hip Hop with into a strong 2-song collaboration. As creative minds who can tell a vivd story in one song and get your head nodding with braggadocio rhymes in another, this 7" marks the return of the memorable Hip Hop sound of Beyond Real Recordings.
Grab the 7" transparent red vinyl copy of 'Motion Picture/ Do You' here at Undergroundhiphop.com.
The William Kurk Enterprise playing Earth, Wind, and Fire's classic hit, "Can't Hide Love", originally written by Skip Scarborough. Recorded Feb 17th, 2013 at the Spider Web [Chicago, IL], featuring the 'soundboard' quality; Raw and uncut! William Kurk is known for adding an interesting electronic edge to his JAzz and Soul music whether he's playing original compositions or covers. This live cover features the signature Jazz/Funk of EWF with an added does of futuristic synth, funky bass and energetic drum soloing to add an overall feeling of excitement to the original tune. Enjoy the free download.
W.K- Keys
Marqueal Jordan- Sax
Chuck Webb- Bass
Ben Johnson- Drums
"First Sessions" by HEAVy is bound to capture your emotions with soulful emotions in an approach to Jazz fusion which challenges new creative boundaries. This is definitely an album which you want to put on to feel good as the duo of Casey Benjamin and Nicole Guiland breath appreciation of love and life into their music while evoking a heavenly vibe from beginning to end. The lovely composition style of HEAVy features the musical influences of Roy Ayers and R.A.M.P. with touches of Neo Soul as the epic Jazz fusion sound of "First Sessions".
Enjoy the full stream of "First Sessions" below, purchase the album at Bandcamp or your favorite online retailer and check out their 2012 interview with Couch Session here.
Pete's joined by one of the greatest Soul legends Bobby Womack, who talks about his life in music and presents some of his favourite Soul music tracks.
Featuring tracks by Ika And Tina Turner, Chairman Of The Board, Bar-Kays, Amazers, Gladys Knight And The Pips and more.
http://absoluteradio60s.co.uk
Words from DJ Radhu:
"As the month of February began I read a FB status requesting the favor of no mixes or reworks of Dilla’s work this year. Discontent with the trendy and overwhelming amount of Dilla output this time of year, I could understand the intent of the statement but disagreed with the sentiment. To many, Dilla is a mark to be achieved or surpassed and recreating or remixing his work may be just the tool to help them find their own sound. Just as Dilla admired Pete Rock and probably tried his hand at flipping some of Pete’s works, these producers/singers/MCs are showing their love and respect to a fallen hero.
Since his passing, I’ve collected a large number of hours of Dilla tributes, jacks, remakes, flips, etc and here is my hour long mix of these reworks. Please enjoy!"
01. Madlib – For My Mans (Prelude)
02. Flying Lotus – Fall in Love
03. NAMELESS – Pay-Day-Pay-Day
04. ISHE’ – Layed up (DILLA…DILLA…DILLA)
05. Evil Needle – Dilla Beat
06. Apollo Brown – We Almost Lost Detroit (RIP J DIlla)
07. Slum Village – Fall In Love (Chief Remix)
08. Dice Raw – Offbeat Onbeat
09. Jay Dee – Where U At (Come & Get It J Finesse Remix)
10. Ahmir – Dilla Tribute
11. Slum Village – Get Dis Money (WaxRoof’s Dilla Tribute Remix)
12. J-Zen – Sunny Dilla-ight
13. Warren Xcellence – Last Train Home (Bjork x Dilla)
14. Dwele – Workin’ On It
15. Robert Glasper – Dillalude #2
16. J Dilla vs Unplugged – See You Cry (Boost remix)
17. Karriem Riggins – J Dilla The Greatest
18. M-Phazes – Raise it Up for Dilla
19. Tek Nalo G – JDTG (Interlude)
20. Jay Dee – Pause (Ishfaq remix) feat Frank N Dank
21. Waajeed – Jeedo Suave
22. Jay Dee – F— The Police (The J.Rocc Re-Work)
23. J88 – Look of Love (Pants Mix)
24. The Roots – Make Em NV
25. Ta-Ku – Dedication To Love Songs
26. DJ Spinna – Dillagence (One-4-Jay) feat Phonte
27. ZO! – 4Dilla
28. @quatic Son – JayDillaJayDeeJamesYancey
29. Cris Prolific – Aquarius
30. J Rawls – A Tribute to Dilla
31. Darryl Reeves – She Said
32. J Dilla – Deamy (Brabe cover/Simba Re-Edit)
Artwork by Lord Sketch
Like the Hip Hop DJ who blends two pre-exising recordings to create a new composition of music, this musician takes a similar approach in the digital realm by using his trained ear and video editing technology. Listen and watch as Jack Stratton entertains by seamlessly blending the performance of two celebrated Jazz musicians on his video series "The Sound Of Two". These two featured videos display the performance of master Soul and Jazz drummer Bernard Purdie blended with the keys of Jazz pianists Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock.
Enjoy more of "The Sound Of Two" series by Jack Stratton aka DJ Parradiddle here at vulf.de/sound-of-two
IAMNOBODI imagines the West Coast with pleasant sounds of mellow head-nod Funk on "Cali". This German producer comes from the school of flipping synth sounds and composing melodies to build instrumentals that knock. Check out more of his work for that funky and futuristic style of beats.
Check out the trailer of "Rubble Kings" the story of NYC's 1970s gang subculture and how it influenced the cultural phenomenon that is now known as Hip Hop. This insightful documentary is in the process of trying to meet a Kickstarter goal to gain a wider release.
Launched: Feb 19, 2013
Funding ends: Mar 21, 2013
Remind Me
A BRIEF INTRO
From 1968 to 1975, gangs ruled New York City. Beyond the idealistic hopes of the civil rights movement lay an unfocused rage. Neither law enforcement nor social agency could end the escalating bloodshed. Peace came only through the most unlikely and courageous of events that would change the world for generations to come by giving birth to hip-hop culture. Rubble Kings, the most comprehensive documentation of life during this era of gang rule to date, tells the story of how a few extraordinary, forgotten people did the impossible, and how their actions impacted the world over.
Rubble Kings is a feature length documentary about the New York city street gangs of the late ‘60s / ‘70s and their influence on hip-hop culture.
"The film's lively roster of former Savage Skulls, Black Spades, Assassinators, Ghetto Brothers, Hitmen or Turban Queens, expressively recalling and explaining gang culture, is matched only by its flood of down-and-dirty archival imagery." (Variety.com)
Independent and self-funded, Rubble Kings needs your help!
The movie is pretty much finished. Unfortunately we can't release or show the film beyond festivals or private screenings because the music rights and archival footage must first be cleared. Being able to pay for the songs and footage in this film is crucial to telling this story accurately and in its truest form.
With a swaying rhythm and an electrifying display on instrumentation, Daniel Crawford builds a vibe of energy with the sound of Jazz fusion on "Kashmir". This epic journey of music is hear to liven your emotions as a blend of Rock and Jazz combine for an exciting new interpretation of a Led Zeppelin classic.
Prepare for "The Awakening" Jazz album by Daniel Crawford coming soon.
On their first episode, Out Da Box Radio speaks with Producer/Emcee “Audible Doctor” on various aspects of his career as one of the leaders of NY underground Hip Hop. Topics include the grind as an independent artist, the process of making beats, working alongside his group the Brown Bag Allstars, the influence which he gained as an employee of Fat Beats record store and more. This is one artist who stays productive by producing music of an high quality to encourage a dig through cyberspace to hear the new hope of raw NY boom-bap.
A new twist is put on a West Coast Hip Hop classic by Winnipeg drummer Curtis Nowosad who builds upon 2pac and Dr. Dre's "California Love" with plenty of exciting improvisation and swing. In the traditional approach of Jazz, Curtis does the unbelievable by transforming a powerful G-Funk song towards a smooth vibe which is bound to entertain both the Jazz and Hip Hop fan. From his 2012 LP "The Skeptic & The Cynic" which is available to stream here at bandcamp.
released 06 November 2012
Curtis Nowosad – drums
Jimmy Greene – tenor saxophone (except tracks 3 & 7)
Derrick Gardner – trumpet (except tracks 3 & 5)
Will Bonness – piano (tracks 1-4, 7), Fender Rhodes (tracks 2, 5, 7, 8) & Hammond B3 organ (tracks 5, 7, 8)
Steve Kirby – acoustic bass (tracks 1-4)
Julian Bradford – acoustic bass (tracks 6 & 8) & electric bass (tracks 5 & 7)
The lively rhythm and uplifting sound of Michael Sims carries a feeling of serenity as he lends a magic touch to each composition. Having lent his talents to a diverse spectrum of artists from Hip Hop to Pop, Michael's primary foundation is in a guitar-driven sound of smooth Jazz inspired by the signature sound of George Benson whom is one of his famous collaborators. Feel the energy as Mike applies technical skill to the strings over a dreamy arrangement of instrumentation as a sound of Jazz which delivers a sense of freedom.
Bio:
After listening to “Room with a Groove”, it’s easy to understand why the musical talents of Michael Sims are constantly being sought out, from one end of the musical spectrum to the other. Fueled by his long-time love of jazz, and propelled by years of lending his guitar expertise and talent to a variety of artists, ranging from, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, George Benson, Cypress Hill, and EZ E, to Peter White and Michael Bolton, guitarist Michael Sims is ready to share his second solo album, “Room with a Groove”. Michael’s chameleon-like ability and soulful knack to command a track, with such style and magnetism, allows the listener to fall into a smooth and idyllic groove.
Multi-talented, Sims plays bass, keyboards and drums as well as guitar, but in spite of his impressive credentials & obvious talent, he waited awhile before stepping into the spotlight. "For years I was more like a student in a way, listening to jazz and reggae, and yet, I was working in the hip hop world. A certain amount of all of it stuck, and suddenly I realized I had a style of my own."
Through Donovan Smith, Sims was introduced to Dr. Dre, just as West Coast Hip Hop burst onto the charts. "I was working on some demos at Donovan’s studio where those guys were coming in and laying down tracks, and we got to know each other. Then, just around the time they’d gotten to the point where their record had sold about a half a million copies, they needed to replace their guitar player. They called me in, and I worked on a song for Michel’le called “Something in My Heart” which went gold. From that point on, I was entrenched in the Ruthless Records camp." Soon he went on to work with artists including Ice Cube, Vanessa Williams, Ralph Tresvant, Domino, Andrea Martin, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tyler Collins, and Brandy.
Michael is currently in the studio at work on his third release.
The Full Clips bring an ear-opening twist to 70's revival Funk by maintaining a raw sound which influenced by both classic Hip Hop and the cinematic feel of blaxploitation themes. For those who enjoy a free-thinking expression and spontaneous one-take feel of Funk music, this project is definitely for you. With exciting instrumentation and arrangements paired with the ambition to play various moods of funky music, The Full Clips are here to hit your ear-drums with a few rounds of heavy ammunition.
drums - Maximo Mendizabal
bass - Owen Whitcomb
guitar - Alexis Tahiri
trumpet - Andrew Bybee
trombone - Jimmy Austin
Let the sound of music encourage you to dream as you listen to a mellow acoustic version of Miguel Atwood Ferguson's "Find A Way" by guitarist Go Yama. The San Diego-based musician assists in paying tribute to the work of A Tribe Called Quest and Dilla by transforming Miguel's original composition from violin into a performance of guitar strings which flow heavenly. Go Yama takes it a step further by incorporating acoustic guitar with a futuristic twist of synth-based beatmaking to give this Dilla tribute a unique stamp.
DJ Premier's Siruis FM radio show has been known to pay tribute to Big L with the greatest pride over the years by showing their knowledge and appreciation of his life and legacy. Listen and download the 2013 edition of Live From Headcquorterz tribute to the legendary Big L with DJ Finesse filling in for Premier.
The young maestro rides again with the 2nd Mini Therapy Chops, a soulful flip of Al Jarreau's "Alonzo", all Rhodesy & wistful. The B diverts Sigur Ros' "Sæglopur" into a deeply rhythmic channel. Order your copy here at www.crosstalkintl.com
Preview the A side "Drift Away To Where I Dont Care" and the B Side "Signs and Wonders".
Label: Tall Black Guy Productions
Genre: Hip Hop-Downtempo-Soul
Format: 7 in.
Note: PRESALE
Release Date: 03.26.2013
Price: $7.99
In 2013 The Soundsci crew show their undying appreciation of Hip Hop's founding elements with competitive skill and entertainment on "The Ultimate". The street visuals of this video make an entertaining song even more enjoyable as the cultural aspects of Hip Hop are put on display to match Soundsci's delivery.
Taken from Soundsci's "The Ultimate EP" on WorldExpo Records, listen to snippets from the project below.
A limited edition release of treats for the Slaughterhouse era. Enjoy the snippets above and order your copy at www.choppedherringrecords.com
Killah Priest has returned with the dark spiritual vision and prophecies as a lyricist which made his group the Sunz Of Man sound so deep and intriguing since their debut. On his 2013 LP "The Psychic World of Walter Reed" the veteran MC offers up an exclusive preview for the fans in advance of its release, via snippets which can be heard above. Priest's words sound intricate and powerful as ever as he flows over impressive contributions of production for a unique style of street cinema.
The two-disc set boasts 40 tracks, including the previously released "Brilliantaire," "Tonite We Ride" featuring George Clinton, and "Nazareth". It also features guest spots from Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, GZA, and Lord Fury, among others, while producers 4th Disciple, Jordan River Banks, Kalisto, Agallah The Don, and Ayatollah contribute with beats. P.W.O.W.R. is Priest's first new commercial release since 2010's The 3 Day Theory. It hits stores February 25th avaialble at at PWOWR.com. The single "Brilliantaire" is currently for sale on iTunes.
This interview is sure to blow the minds of Funk enthusiasts, diggers. Stezo presents a mini-doc for those who appreciate the cultural impact of breakbeats in Hip Hop. As an artist who debuted the classic drum break "It's A New Day" on his 1989 album "Crazy Noise", Stezo helped introduce the Hip Hop world to the obscure Funk music of The Skull Snaps, also known as The Diplomats. This unique sound of a breakbeat which was recorded in the early 1970 on The Skull Snaps' self-titled album has generated a cult following of fans and mythological status within the Funk genre and helped to produce numerous Hip Hop classics.
Now in 2012, these two generations of music sit down in the same studio to discuss the impact that they've had on each other and share interesting facts behind their legendary recordings. Stezo and Jim Slice of Flashback Fever Radio are joined by 2 of the members of The Skull Snaps.
Watch live streaming video from flashbackfever at livestream.com
Check out the Flashback Fever Radio show with Stezo and Jim Slice for more interviews with legendary figures of Hip Hop here at the archives of their Livestream and on their YouTube channel.
Set your mind at ease to the reflective musical vibe of Wayne Cobham on this touching tribute to his brother's famous song "Heather". This song from Billy Cobham's 1974 album "Crosswinds" is good listening for a day where you would like to sit at home and clear your thoughts to the sound of music. Both Cobham brothers show their ability as arrangers and instrumentalists on their versions of "Heather", Wayne being a talented horn player who lets his emotions flow throughout the song and Billy a famous Jazz fusion drummer who is known for his work with Miles Davis.
Enjoy more of Wayne's work below at Reverbnation and listen to Billy Cobham's interview with NPR here as he celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut solo album "Spectrum" and reflects on his career.
Written and Originally released on my Brother Billy Cobham's Crosswind LP.
Billy Cobham-Drums
Onage Allen Gumbs-Piano
Victor Wayne Jefferies-Guitar
Kevin Ellis-Bass
Wayne Cobham-Flugelhorn
Written and Originally released on my Brother Billy Cobham's Crosswind LP.
Billy Cobham-Drums
Onage Allen Gumbs-Piano
Victor Wayne Jefferies-Guitar
Kevin Ellis-Bass
Wayne Cobham-Flugelhorn
The Audible Doctor & maticulous team up again as Audimatic for a threatening approach to beats and rhymes on "Monster". The duo are working on a new single but for now enjoy the free offering. Audible Doctor on the rhymes, maticulous on the beats.
"Love you yes I do" speaks the language of love through music as Rotterdam Amsterdam-based musician Furlan Felter provides a soothing groove of love-based R&B/Soul songwriting. This song relies heavily on mellow vocal arrangements and writing which is paired with the electrifying solo performance of guitarist Marcus Machado. As a love song which flows beautifully and carries influences of classic Isley Brothers and Gap Band music, "Love you yes I do" sets the mood and entertains from beginning to end.
Journey with Daniel Crawford as he provides thumping grooves in a unique approach to Afro-Beat music on My President Is Black (A Fela Kuti Tribute Mixtape). As a musician based in Jazz and Hip Hop, Daniel uses his imagination to breath exciting new life into the African musical art form known as Afro-Beat while remaining true to the roots of sound laid down by it's pioneer, multi-instrumentalist and political activist Fela Kuti. With beautiful elements of rhythm and arrangement coming together to create a festive vibe, Daniel incorporates his own style of expression to uplift your spirit and political consciousness through the power of Afro-beat music.
Atlanta-based Jazz fusion saxophonist Darryl Reeves captures the essence of J-Dilla's music in a display of funky improvisational Jazz. As a musician, Darryl's arrangements remain true to reproducing and covering Jay Dee's compositions with a level of detail which is very close to the originals. As you hear each classic Dilla beat reinterpreted toward the sound of Jazz, a new level of excitement and imagination is brought forth as Darryl and his trio uses Dilla's influence to pour a strong dose of energy out on instrumentation.
Enjoy the free download of The Dillaquarium Mixtape here.
Tracklist
1. Fantastic
2. Donut Man
3. Dreamy
4. She Said
5. Upper Egypt
6. Makin' Me Itch
7. Star of Detroit
Darryl Reeves - Saxophone, additional Keyboards (Vocals on Track 04)
Kenny Banks, Jr - Keyboards
Joel Powell - Bass
Kenton Bostick - Drums
Art Direction - Darryl Reeves
Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by Darryl Reeves
UK producer Sivey compliments Anthony Hamilton's soulful vocal tone and songwriting with banging sounds of synth-based Funk for a groove designed for the party. This remix of "Cornbread, Fish & Collard Greens" is available as a free download here at mediafire. Just the type of feel-good vibe of music to get you looking forward to the weekend.
Oxygen, the New York MC responsible for the now classic hip hop single "Gone Diggin" hooks up with an all star cast featuring Emskee from Good Peoples, and Doc Becket to bring a new 7 inch single . On Guillotine 16's each MC spits 16 bars over a psychedelic style boom bap produced by production duo Freqnik & WDRE .With artwork by famous UK artist Mr Krum this 7 inch single is set to be a collectors item.
Available at
Dusty Groove
www.dustygroove.com/item.php?id=7r6…filter%3Doxygen
Mike Clark, who is known for his work with Herbie Hancock as a member of the Headhunters and numerous appearances as a session drummer joins longtime friend Michael Wolff to form the improvisational Jazz duo Wolff and Clark Expedition. Enjoy as they add their own twist and exciting energy to famous tunes on their self-titled 2013 album.
Read an interview with Mike Clark here at Something Else as he discusses his career, concepts of music, learning and collaborating with greats such as Herbie Hacock and Cannonball Aderrley, stories behind The Headhunters and the new album.
Just in time for Valentine's day, Bastard Jazz Recordings is proud to present a love-sick release from Vancouver/Montreal duo Potatohead People (aka producers Nick Wisdom & AstroLogical). "Back To My Shit" is a lovelorn tale of breakup and redemption featuring the rhymes of Detroit's Frank Nitt (Frank'n'Dank, J. Dilla) with very catchy yet deep synth-heavy production from the Potatohead People. In stores today on the Kosmichemusik EP and 7" vinyl. "
Purchase the 7" + Digital EP at the Bastard Jazz Shop - bastardjazz.bigcartel.com
Preview the entire Kosmichemusik EP below
2 sides of bounce, bass, and straight FUNK from Texas by way of Portland's own musician/producer Tony Ozier. The Funk is a live one for the steppers and funk enthusiasts. Back To The Mitten is a smooth & bouncy jam for the beat heads. Both songs carry the foundation of a beatmaking approach paired with strong presence of musical elements, from beautiful progressions to soothing melodies. Grab this 7" vinyl single here at Undergroundhiphop.com
Marley and LL sound like they were having a lot of fun on this early 90's episode of In Control Radio. Enjoy as the vibe of their classic song about the females from "Mama Said Knock You Out" is transformed as LL kicks rhymes from "Milky Cereal" with a humorous twist over a classic 45 King beat. A great example of creativity and fun in Hip Hop at one of it's finest moments as LL and Marley bring you a party vibe while displaying skills. Big shouts to Carloscda40 for the upload.
Throwin' the middle finger up to the commercial music industry and keepin' this underground Hip Hop alive with the world's finest cuisine, it's Soupkitchen Exclusives Radio with Top Cat aka Apollo Treed! Get caught up on exciting new releases in this setlist as Top Cat keeps it banging with exclusives as usual.
1. GODZ IN THE HOOD - RAS KASS FT BISHOP LAMONT, MK ASANTE &
TALIB KWELI
2. BAGS & SHOES - EDO G
3. WHERE ITS AT (LEE BANNON REMIX) - 7EVENTHIRTY
4. HOMICIDE BOMB - D STRONG FT BLACASTAN
5. THE NEXT CHAPTER (I USED TO LOVE HER) - J PERIOD FT COMMON
6. ABOUT ME - BLACK ROB
7. WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN - ICE CUBE
8. THATS ME - BUTTA VERSES
9. PRINCE OF THIEVES - RAEKWON
10. INFINITY WARS - VAST AIRE
11. 28 BARS OF KANE - BIG DADDY KANE
12. MURDER - GAME FT SCARFACE & KENDRICK LAMAR
13. GIVE EM HELL - PRODIGY
14. PROPHETS PARADISE - AGALLAH FT KILLAH PRIEST
15. BLUNTS WITH BIEBER - PRAWPHIT
K-Def provides treats for the ear as he uses the foundation of classic breaks and Hip Hop productions to create new bangers of his own. As a producer, K creates his music with the crate digger in mind by using loops and arrangements which are familiar to the ear and sought after. For those who have no idea about where his musical influences originate from, prepare for an introduction to grooves which are addictive and funky as this Jersey producer displays his innovative approach on the boards.
"One Man Band" drops in early March of 2013 and is available for pre-order here at Undergroundhiphop.com
Beatin' you with deep quotes and acrobat animal rap, a group of Cali spitters unite like the mafia to hit you with murderous flows. These two songs from Montage One's 2012 LP "1063OGX" display the talent and hunger of MCs who help to upload the standard of their craft as they entertain. Check out the rest of "1063OGX" below at iTunes.
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This is a good example of businesses adapting to the digital era of music consumption, not to mention a dream for diggers who would like to get a good look at record stores they might want to hit. Once more surviving vinyl shops get hip to this form of technology and online promotion it should be a nice tool for many collectors to use. See additional maps for Rock & Soul New York, Amoeba Records California and A-1 Records New York.
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Dust & Grooves is Eilon Paz’s ongoing documentary project, and it’s all about love. More specifically, it’s about the love and passion that record collectors have for their music. Eilon travels the world and photographs each vinylphile in their home’s most intimate environment: their record room.
Eilon asked twenty-nine big name collectors and DJs to contribute. The result just may be the greatest Valentine’s Day mix we’ve ever heard. Listen at home with someone you love, and visit this page to meet the 30 participating mixologists!
Nice batch of Funk music by DJ Harrison who displays a variety of approaches on one project, this album doesn't go for one overall mood which is what makes it interesting. The sounds of "TuNEROCK" range from carefree mellow vibes to let your mind drift to raw and dirty styles of Funk/Rock which totally flips the mood for a more dangerous feel.
Harrison is a multi-instrumentalist although the drums were his first choice. Drawing from a long line of influences such as J Dilla, Madlib, Herbie Hancock, and Richmond, VA local Ohbliv, Harrison’s beats catch you off guard as he finds all sorts of ways to make your ears happy and your head nod.
Enjoy the free download and stream of "TuNEROCK" below.
"SAUCERIANS play psychedelic groovy music, ideal for a cocktail lounge spinning through the galaxy. They could be tagged as "garage, spy, jazz, lounge, psychedelic, and 60's trashy rock n' roll." They are all these things, yet altogether unique. The purely Instrumental trio ARE: guitarist John Voskamp (of the late great Peglegasus), drummer Rhett Hubertus (of Rhett and Dean and Crisis Hotlines), and organist Nathan Brown (Of Adam Green, Grand Mal, Turner Cody, and the NYC anti-folk scene).
In the tradition of composers such as Lalo Shiffron and Dick Hyman, the band's sound is evocative of 1960s TV shows about time traveling secret agents from another planet. They also generate home-fried fuzzed out minimalist driving rock and roll. The songs are angular and concise, and often drift into expansive psychedelia. Saucerians play road music for an Autobahn on Mars."
Live From LA's Finest, Funk band Orgone presents a 12-track selection of "roughed up riffin' guitar fuzz". As a sound of Funk where the guitar is a threatening and dominant part, these huge grooves carry an edge which projects the dangerous cinematic vibes of Library, 70's American film scores and Rock combined. For a revival of a raw an edgy sound to make your face scrunch, look no further than this Los Angeles collective of musicians.
Grab the free download of "Fuzzed Up" here at Deep East.
No need to sacrifice the spice in your life as this jazzy groove takes the blues away. The Love Experiment fuse Hip Hop and Jazz with their unique vision of the classic "Think Twice" by Donald Byrd and The Blackbirds. This cover carries both energetic and smooth vibes as The Love Experiment approach their craft of live musicianship and rhymes with great passion from beginning to end.
From The Love Experiment, released 06 April 2012
Kim Mayo-Vocals
Mia Friedman-Vocals
Ciel Rouge-Vocals
Andrew Burglass-Guitar
Malcolm Campbell-Nord
Parker McAllister-Bass
Wyatt Palmer-Soprano Sax
Kaz "KGB" George- Tenor Sax, Piano
Jeremy DeJesus-Flute
Charles Burchell-Drums
Octavio tells quite an interesting story behind how his discovery of Dilla's music has influenced him and impacted his life. Read about it here at Octavio's Bandcamp where his cover of "Fall In Love" is available as a free download.
With her soothing vocal tone, singer Lauren Desberg brings a new sense of cool to a Herbie Hancock classic. This version of "Come Running To Me" uplifts while leaning more toward traditional Jazz sound than the funky 70's fusion of the original. Enjoy as Lauren's voice projects beautifully to express Herbie's vision of togetherness and create a heavenly musical atmosphere.
From "Sideways" by Lauren Desberg
Lauren Desberg- Voice
Dayna Stephens- Tenor Sax
Taylor Eigsti- Piano
Chris Smith- Bass
Corey Fonville- Drums
Vocal arrangement/production: Drew Ofthe Drew
Instrument arrangement by Taylor Eigsti
Originally performed by by Herbie Hancock
Produced by Gretchen Parlato
This is one of the most exciting examples of musicians expanding upon Dilla's music in a live setting that I've seen yet. Jazz improvisation and arrangement lends a nice touch to Dilla's work when done right. The Yancey Boys Quintet take you on a journey as they go off for a good 10 minutes on instrumentation for their cover of "Fall In Love", then a cover of Dilla's famous production "The Light" and finally a performance of Jazz and Hip Hop as one.
With smooth-flowing sounds which play against a knocking drum rhythm, multi-instrumentalist Musiq Man lets Jazz and Hip Hop combine for a J Dilla-inspired groove with "On The Rhodes". Witness the inspired approach of this young musician as he rocks out on sax and rhodes for a heavenly sound. This tune sounds like something you'd hear as the outro of an album, it has a calm and reflective vibe about it which is designed to put you at ease.
Astrological aims to elevate your mind into the stratosphere with the neck-snapping cosmic Hip Hop sounds of "Truthseeker". Truthseeker LP is the new full length album from Jellyfish's own, AstroLogical aka. Nate Drobner. As the seventh solo release in his growing catalog, Truthseeker is a collection of hypnotic jazz/funk hip-hop beats, full of Fender Rhodes, subby basslines, Dilla-influences, and touches of psychedelia. Nate expands upon the dreamy Jazz-influenced musical approach of Dilla with his own style of mood music which combines a smooth sound selection with the ruggedness of boom-bap drumming.
The album is nearly entirely comprised of samples (with the exception of Passage), and features Vancouver rapper Kapok (of the Indigo Kids), and A-Ro of Elekwent Folk. Collaborations with fellow Jellyfish mainstay Nick Wisdom (of Potatohead People) & Denmark-based producer Galimatias also appear."Truthseeker" goes above and beyond to paint a unique and melodic image of Hip Hop as Astrological choose just the right sounds to stimulate the imagination.
released 22 January 2013
Produced & mixed by AstroLogical
Mastered by David Pimentel
Artwork by Tamir Schlanger
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