20 Beat Makers to Keep Your Head Noddin
Sep 26th
These midi maestros are at the forefront of this beat revolution bringing the old into the new and making new out of the technologically modern. There ain’t much need to say too much about the repertoire within each of these prolific artists profiles because we’re too busy listening and nodding our heads that the music speaks for itself. Sampling, producing and remixing 8bit sounds, soul classics, spoken word, old school beats and everything in between and unheard this is our list of 20 headnodic beat makers we’re listening to right now.
1. Mike Slott [http://www.myspace.com/mikeslottbeats]
2. Flying Lotus [http://youtu.be/2uCyv05SG1g]
3. Hudson Mohawke [http://soundcloud.com/hudsonmohawke]
4. Onra [http://soundcloud.com/onra]
5. GB (Gifted & Blessed) [http://youtu.be/Fad9Z3N59DM] [http://giftedandblessed.com/home.html]
6. Nosaj Thing [http://nosajthing.com/]
7. Gas Lamp Killer [http://www.myspace.com/thegaslampkiller]
8. Dorian Concept [http://soundcloud.com/dorian-concept]
9. Paul White [http://www.myspace.com/paulmw]
10. Homework [http://youtu.be/_X3XVLiSbhY] [http://www.beatport.com/release/detail/331585]
11. Moodymann [http://www.myspace.com/moodymann313]
12. DÅM FunK [http://twitter.com/#!/damfunk] [http://stonesthrow.com/damfunk]
13. TOKiMONSTA [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y1X9c4Bo3s] [http://youtu.be/sn4kVtuEmMU]
14. Dimlite [http://youtu.be/F_ZD9dQjXLw] [http://dimlite.bandcamp.com/]
15. Samiyam [http://www.myspace.com/samiyambeats]
16. Thundercat [http://thundercattheamazing.tumblr.com/] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8nuH6SKtNU]
17. Lunice [http://youtu.be/JX_sx9Rr710] [http://www.myspace.com/lunice] [http://youtu.be/mI6tx_QdVx0]
18. Daedelus [http://daedelusmusic.com/]
19. Ras G [http://www.poobah.com/rasg]
20. Exile [http://www.thedirtyscience.com/videos/4trk-mind-commercial-1%E2%80%8F/]
Planet Rock doco Delves into the History of Crack Cocaine
Sep 24th
Twenty-five years after crack cocaine ravaged American cities, a new VH1 Rock Doc explores how the drug also transformed popular culture, especially hip-hop. Narrated and executive produced by Ice-T ~ more write up via tokeofthetown.com
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Dr Dre talks Detox
Jan 19th
Finally. A date for Dre’s long (long, looooong) awaited album, Detox, has been set.
To quote Dre, it’s coming, “4/20, baby. 4/20, I’m comin’.”
Otherwise known as April 20, the pot smoker’s holiday.
Appropriate.
buy banksy’s identity… on ebay (where else)
Jan 18th
eBay has been known to sell some crayyyyzy shit. Jesus toast. Brad Pitt’s garbage. Some poor bastard’s actual life.
And now – Banksy’s identity.
You read right.
eBay user ”jaybuysthings” is currently auctioning off the opportunity to discover the illusive British graff artist’s true identity
It’s currently bidding for only a measly $US999,999 clams.
Is there acrtually someone out there that would fork over that kind of dough?
Or is this Banksy just cashing in?
Tomorrow, Yesterday
Aug 25th
It’s finally here… Tomorrow, Yesterday’s debut album on HiPNOTT Records: To… From….
Shooting from the hip Tomorrow, Yesterday are so so excited to share this music with you all that we’re giving it away today as a free download.
The album’s first single, “Reminder” has been widely embraced on the Net and radio and the second single, “Fight”, is already a fan favorite. Download this album now from your new favorite hip hop group!
~ via hipnott records
Concrete Steppin
Jul 28th
Concrete Steppin is the new album from L.A.-based, Maryland-raised emcee E Reece. At a time where when there seems to be a lot of glitz, glamour, and negativity in hip hop, Concrete Steppin reaches out to us with a positive, organic vibe to feed your mind, body and soul.
“Once they’ve heard my music or seen my live show, I want people to believe in the power of positive music and to know that real hip hop isn’t dead.” — E Reece
To celebrate the official album release of Concrete Steppin, E Reece shares a third leak with the track “Don’t Front” featuring fellow L.A. emcees El Prez and Tunji. This track, as well as the singles “Fly Hi” and “The Game” (produced by Oddisee), are just a sliver of great music that can be heard on Concrete Steppin, which is available now on iTunes and Amazon.
Download “Don’t Front”: http://usershare.net/wzvy2vn8bkvj
Tune into Cypher Lounge Radio tomorrow night at 7pm PT / 10pm ET on Blog Talk Radio to hear E Reece talk about the album in more detail.
Thy pen is mightier…
Apr 15th
Tagging has just leaped into a whole new digital level with the aid of a few simple tech bits and Graffiti Analysis software. Taggers have the ability to extend the tag into 3D representations on screen. SEEN, TWIST, AMAZE, KETONE, JONONE, and KATSU had their tags motion captured and analysed by this Graffiti Analysis software capturing everything from unique lines from fat to skinny and even the energy that goes into each scribble represented by what looks like a tag thats been written in digital sand. L.A.S.E.R tag originated as a progressive thesis project beginning in 2004 by artist and researcher Evan Roth, who’s interests and work embody technology, tools of empowerment, open source and popular culture.
Find more @ http://graffitianalysis.com/
Clay Speakers
Apr 6th
Chilean designer Pablo Ocqueteau designs 'mapuguaquén' meaning 'sound of the earth', literally! Creating speakers from clay. Tradition X Contemporary collaboration unheard of!
via ~ http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/9276/clay-speakers.htmlWise-Dome by the RZA
Apr 6th
When Art Imitates Life (WAIL) hailing from LA is a creative company that collaborates with musical visionaries creating fine art. WAIL's current collab features none other than the leader of Wu Tang The RZA in a Series of artworks with original acrylic handprints, figuratively speaking in the unforgettable shape of the Wu.
The RZA artworks are categorized in Portrait, Legacy, Monument and the Commemorative 20 years series that are a highly limited edition of 360 canvases in total. In his Victory or Death series The RZA has reworked 'Washington Crosses The Potomac' into his version aptly named 'Victory or Death'. To the rest of the world unfamiliar with American fine art picture a conquering Napoleon sailing to victory on a 17th century battle ship. Got it? Ok. Created over six months heralding his 20 year career, WAIL x The RZA make their debut with "mystery laden" canvas prints affordable enough for every fine art collector. Add this piece and others to your Wu Tang Museum here:http://www.thewailproject.com
You know you got soul… with a hole
Mar 16th
Peanut Butter Wolf is on the latest podcast for Stonesthrow Records with an hour of soul.
http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2010/03/stones-throw-podcast-57-soul-with-a-holeDiscover Plastic Beach
Mar 5th
Check this out, listen to the new Gorillaz album in full. Nice appearances
from Mos Def, De La Soul, Snoop… And not a bad comp either…
http://discoverplasticbeach.com ~ posted by Brett Bimson
from Mos Def, De La Soul, Snoop… And not a bad comp either…
http://discoverplasticbeach.com ~ posted by Brett Bimson
American Apparel searches for the Booty
Mar 5th
In she came with the same tight game. The type of girl givin out the fake cell phone and name… Ass so fat that you could see it from the front!
American Apparel Search for best Booty Concludes -
All entries here -
Cause baby girl got all the right weaponry.
Scratch Perverts x Holographic Heads
Mar 3rd
<p>Neurosonics Live from Chris Cairns on Vimeo.</p>
Stemming from the outstanding Chris Cairns directed Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc video (posted below) comes the live performance holographic heads rendition, with the help of some engineers making this film to reality transition possible. Check it.
<p>Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. from Chris Cairns on Vimeo.</p>
New Music Video: Gorillaz – Stylo
Mar 3rd
