Young RJ & Abstract Orchestra Present The Making Of "Fantastic 2020, Vol. 1"
By JR on 8:40 AM
Filed Under: Abstract Orchestra , Covers , Hip Hop , Live Instrumentation In Hip Hop , Slum Village
Slum Village and Abstract Orchestra set off 2020 on a fantastic note with a revisit to an album that is one of J Dilla's greatest works. Nod you head to the groovy sounds of "Fantastic Vol. 2020, Vol. 1" as Young RJ and Abstract Orchestra add a new dimension to each song from the original "Fantastic" LP. With RJ providing direction to make sure everything sounds authentic and AO on instrumentation adding additional moments of ear candy, the two musical forces create a pleasant journey.
NaS & The Soul Rebels Perform A Medley Of Classics In Australia, 2017
By JR on 6:09 PM
Filed Under: Hip Hop , Live Instrumentation In Hip Hop , NaS , The Soul Rebels , Video (Live Performance)
One of Hip Hop's new favorite backing bands The Soul Rebels do a great job in adding a new dimension of power and Soul to the music of Nas in a medley of his all-time classics. Live at Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia, April 13, 2017.
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Nas & AZ's "Life's A Bitch" Achieves A New High Through The Keys Of Pianist whereisalex
By JR on 11:18 AM
Filed Under: Az , Hip Hop , Live Instrumentation In Hip Hop , NaS , Remixes , whereisalex
Experience the contrast between happy and sad as a young pianist breathes refreshing new life into this NaS & AZ classic. The whereisalex remix of "Life's A Bitch" displays an attractive new arrangement of keys plus a familiar Hip Hop drum break made famous by Eric B & Rakim. Press play and take a trip through the ghetto with two NY lyricists who portray it's beautiful misery.
Beats: Producer Tone Jonez Reflects On "Lavish Thoughts" Of "Yesterday"
By JR on 10:56 AM
Filed Under: Hip Hop , Instrumentals , Live Instrumentation In Hip Hop , Tone Jonez (producer)
Beats that create a pleasant atmosphere of emotion and thought for you kick back and reflect upon the good times in life, courtesy of producer/musician/writer/instrumentalist Tone Jonez.
Exhibit A, C, The Ghost Of Christopher Wallace and Shiny Suit Theory performed by OMAYGA on drums with Josh Hari on bass, Stacey Wade on keyboard/organ and Rene Del Fierro on guitar.
Musician Asante Amin Merges Hip Hop & Soul For A Profound Moment Of "Love"
By JR on 3:37 PM
Filed Under: Asante Amin (musician , composer) , Hip Hop , Inspiration , Live Instrumentation In Hip Hop , Salima (vocalist)
Nod your head to the soulful groove as New Orleans Musician/Composer/Educator Asante Amin personifies "Love". This is a fusion of Hip Hop and Soul like none other as live instrumentation and rhymes merge in a beautiful way. As this tune opens to the excitement of cymbal crashes and unfolds into joyful harmony, Asante creates a profound moment to describe the heart of women and men.
Salima - Vocals.
Omar Abdul Karim - Trumpet
Mathew Hartnett - Trombone
David Rosenthal - Guitar
Parker McAllister - Bass
Cinque Kemp - Drums
Warren Fields - Piano
Sean Banks - Percusioin
Asante Amin - Talk box, vocoder, synths, Sax and Flute

