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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/]
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.
FINALE … straight outta detroit
Aug 28th
First there was Eminem, Slum Village, D12 and Royce Da 5’9 representing Detroit. Then came Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Elzhi, Obie Trice, Trick Trick, Phat Kat and One Be Lo. Now there’s Finale, and his new album A Pipedream And A Promise, quite possibly the hottest sound to come out of Detroit since, well, Eminem.
Right now I’m working on… Promoting my current album A Pipe Dream And A Promise, mixing the full-length album I did with House Shoes and solo album number two.
I introduced myself to hip hop by… Learning every single word to Too Short’s Short But Funky. Then I started actually doing music on a serious level when someone gave me a copy of OC’s album Jewelz.
I got to where I am by… Paying dues and I’m still making payments.
Getting Dilla, Black Milk, M-Phases and Kev Brown was… Definitely an honour. It’s a small world and good to know that I have friends/family in the hip hop community.
People who run in my social circle are most likely to… Succeed. It’s only the beginning folks.
People like me because… Well you’d have to ask them but I hope people dig the fact that I’m only focused on the music. I stay clear of drama and gossip… just handle biz on stage and in the booth and you’ll be good.
A wise man once told me… I am the captain of my ship – I determine whether I sink or sail.
I’m all about the… Music. There’s always a new pattern or pocket to catch in the beat that no one else has found yet.
The first thing I do in the morning is… Work out.
The last thing I do at night is… Shut down Pro Tools.
I love it when people… Actually listen to me instead of hype/album credits.
I hate it when people… Assume; instead of just ask whatever questions on their mind.
If you ever see me walking down the street… Say what up and tell me what you honestly think of the music.
I’m a fan of… Skills. If you got ‘em I’ll listen. I don’t care what style or genre you claim. I grew up on it all from UGK to DITC)
Future pipedreams and promises… Keep growing as an artist. I want my audience to follow me through every stage and try not to disappoint.
A Pipedream And A Promise is out now on Grindin’
love bombs
Aug 11th
Signed to Stones Throw Records via Peanut Butter Wolf, Mayer Hawthorne brings his own unique melody and deftly soft touch to the scene. We’re gettin our copies on pre-order cos it too smooth to pass up. Give him an ear, eventually you’ll give him two and as we like to say It’ll be ‘All over in the Colosseum’.
Eminem Augmented Reality
May 30th
Eminem Augmented Reality Screencast from Outside Line on Vimeo.
Yup. Eminem is using the latest in Augmented Reality with his Eminem A.R Comp. Print the E, Turn on your webcam, and graff the E. We’re sketching up our entry right now.
If you have been living under a slab of 15 foot concrete, Augemented Reality is all the rage on the internet, apart from play him off keyboard cat.
Sickly sweet internet promo for Eminem’s sixth studio album Relapse released earlier this month.
Come fly with me
May 7th
For a change of atmosphere newly posted on Crumpet but long time love check Dela – Atmosphere Airlines mixtapes Vol 1 & 2.
Dela – Atmosphere Airlines Vol 1
Dela – Atmosphere Airlines Vol 2
What’s up on our Technics 1200′s?
Jan 4th
Crumpet always has the freshest beats up on our technics 1200’s. We are constantly digging and scratching the surface for artist and music that are pushing the boundaries and making us groove. And whats even better we LOVE to share the goodness with ya’ll….
Dam Funk – Rhythm trax 4
Seminal Los Angeles based label Stones throw continue with their forth installment of the decisive “rhythm trax” series. Dam funk takes control of the mother ship and steers it straight into space…space boogie that is. Emerging as a new cat on the Stones Throw block, Dam Funk has taken the 80’s boogie sound and given it a new millennium imprint, bringing together vintage synth sounds over the funkiest bottom end rhythms which in turn create inimitable dance floor orientated joints catered to make you move.
first of all I’d like to thank god
Dec 5th
The 2008 Online Hip-Hop Awards. Bet you never knew there was one! Or maybe you did. In which case you’d be all over this post already. Presented by the luscious Hip-Hop writer Angela Yee + comedian Donell Rawlings here are the nominees and winners for 2008′s Online Hip-Hop Awards.
Whutisit? The Online Hip-Hop Awards is the premier awards event that provides fans the power to vote for their favorite rap star or become a star themselves. It’s the best of both worlds – merging hip-hop and technology – so that fans, artists and the music industry together have an equal platform to elect the best in over 30 categories.
To view the tale of the tape click yo’self over to www.onlinehiphopawards.com
ATCQ – Video Anthology
Dec 1st
It’ll be too hard to pass this link up. It’s A Tribe Called Quest video anthology for download. Scouted and delivered, if you enjoy it as much as we do amazon search and purchase it for your dvd collection.
DVD description: This DVD features 14 hit videos from their biggest smash hits, recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound.Led by the silky smooth rapper Q-Tip, Brooklyn-based A Tribe Called Quest are one of the most influential hip-hop groups.
Tracks:
1. Check the Rhime
2. Bonita Applebaum
3. Award Tour
4. Can I Kick It?
5. Scenario
6. Buggin’ Out
7. Electric Relaxation
8. Jazz (We’ve Got)
9. I Left My Wallet in El Segundo
10. Hot Sex
11. Oh My God
12. Stressed Out featuring Faith Evans
13. Find a Way
14. 1nce Again
via: kevinnottingham.com
droppin science fiction
Oct 17th
Hip-hop super-group, The Mighty Underdogs, comprised of Lateef the Truth Speaker(Latyrx), The Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) and producer Headnodic drop their fresh off the press new jazz infused album Droppin Science Fiction
Featuring Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Lyrics Born, Chali 2na, DJ Shadow, Zumbi from Zion I, Tash from the Liks, Casual, Raashan Ahmad, and more. Don’t sleep on Droppin Science Fiction.
***crumpet review coming soon***
