i just copped Lisa Shaw - Cherry. Came out a couple of years ago. Lisa has wonderful vocals and i to be honest, Jay Denes (the dude behind Blue Six) did some impressive work in crafting the beats on this cd. I fall in lve with this cd with each spin. Goodtimes. Very liquid indeed.
TY - Closer and yes, it's that hiphop ish that reminds one why they fell i love with the music in the 1st place. After listening to it a few time i realised this is how i wld like my debut album to sound like. shame i haven't got round to recording most of the tracks yet. my point is, if u love the hop then this disc u shld cop or at least give it a spin.
now i all that's left is falling in love with the girl from the coffee shop and life will be full circle.
Take care guys :)
btw. i finally listened to Outkast Idlewild, those down south brothers let me down but i'm sure they know it too so hopefully their next offering will be as good as their previous works. Gimme some.
Wednesday, 18 April 2007
Wednesday, 14 March 2007
Monday, 12 March 2007
Dj Shadow - This time
that time again. one of the few songs i'm feeling at the mo. the video and song are both amazing. nice one dj shadow.
***** DOUBLE KAY MUSIC - STYLIN' ON 'EM MIXTAPE COMING SOON.
love
***** DOUBLE KAY MUSIC - STYLIN' ON 'EM MIXTAPE COMING SOON.
love
Friday, 12 January 2007
new dilla video
http://jdilla.imeem.com/video/i9iCSeuO/j_dilla_wont_do_the_shining_bbe_2006/ found this new j dilla video, hope u guys like it same dilla style.
peace
peace
Wednesday, 27 December 2006
Ok, I've been wanting to post on this for a few weeks now but I wanted to wait till I had my fancy new MacBook to do it with. Now that time is upon us so here goes...
I guess blogs are all about letting people know about new and relatively underground music, so on these criterion, my post breaks both cardinal rules. I want to tell you about some guys that virtually everyone has heard about these days, 'Sonic Youth'.
Why Sonic Youth and why now? Well, I've never been a particularly massive SY fan, I was always irritated both by their Sacred Cow status and because I reckon that only around 25% of their output is worth listening to in the first place. I wasn't expecting to like their new record particularly. Don't get me wrong, I like 'Murray Street' a lot (although I found 'Sonic Nurse to be a bit dull), but I just wasn't that interested in this new one. But sometime recently I became intrigued by 'Rather Ripped', or rather intrigued by what I'd heard. Firstly, it irritated some Sonic Youth fans (a definite bonus) and secondly, it it had been hailed as a 'pop' record.
Is it a pop record? No. What it does showcase is the bands unquestionably remarkable gift for melody, which is sadly overlooked in favour of their less subtle and less interesting noisey tantrums. This makes it a far more interesting album for me. With no noise and no bullshit to hide behind, all that's left is creepy atmospherics ('Do You Believe in Rapture') and, well, pop ('Reena'). The track I've chosen, though, is 'Incinirate'; one of the singles. I really love this song not just because it has a really smart (and really simple) top line but because it reminds me of one of their best songs and one of my favourite songs ever; 'Schizophrenia'. So here's a link to download 'Incinerate' and a special youtube video I found on the SY myspace...
Sonic Youth - Incinerate:
http://download.yousendit.com/CD4018837C689AB3
A Suprise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBeFL3qI-n8
I guess blogs are all about letting people know about new and relatively underground music, so on these criterion, my post breaks both cardinal rules. I want to tell you about some guys that virtually everyone has heard about these days, 'Sonic Youth'.
Why Sonic Youth and why now? Well, I've never been a particularly massive SY fan, I was always irritated both by their Sacred Cow status and because I reckon that only around 25% of their output is worth listening to in the first place. I wasn't expecting to like their new record particularly. Don't get me wrong, I like 'Murray Street' a lot (although I found 'Sonic Nurse to be a bit dull), but I just wasn't that interested in this new one. But sometime recently I became intrigued by 'Rather Ripped', or rather intrigued by what I'd heard. Firstly, it irritated some Sonic Youth fans (a definite bonus) and secondly, it it had been hailed as a 'pop' record.
Is it a pop record? No. What it does showcase is the bands unquestionably remarkable gift for melody, which is sadly overlooked in favour of their less subtle and less interesting noisey tantrums. This makes it a far more interesting album for me. With no noise and no bullshit to hide behind, all that's left is creepy atmospherics ('Do You Believe in Rapture') and, well, pop ('Reena'). The track I've chosen, though, is 'Incinirate'; one of the singles. I really love this song not just because it has a really smart (and really simple) top line but because it reminds me of one of their best songs and one of my favourite songs ever; 'Schizophrenia'. So here's a link to download 'Incinerate' and a special youtube video I found on the SY myspace...
Sonic Youth - Incinerate:
http://download.yousendit.com/CD4018837C689AB3
A Suprise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBeFL3qI-n8
Friday, 22 December 2006
My festive spins
here's a list of what i'm bumping to at the moment which might be worth checking out even if it's not ur cuppa tea there's bound to be at least a cut from each album u'll fall in love with over the festive season.
1. Nas - HipHop Is Dead ...the N... one of the best mainstream/underground hiphop albums i've heard in a while even the track with Jay-z is better than i thought same with Play On playa featuring Snoop D-O-GG. I've been skipping the Chris Webber produced Blunt Ashes coz of the poor production but Nas did what he does best and killed it, lyrically. Check out "Who killed it" my favourite track is "Where are they Now?" give a spin u'll see why. If ur into that whole club-hop or black on black-hop then this is not for you so get a copy of Young Jeezy's Inspiration or Young Joc or Lloyd Bank's Rotten Apple.
2. Chromeo - She's In control I love every track on it, it's a shame some of the songs are too short but almost reminds me of Herbie Hancock/Parliament and i'm sure there's a Timex Social Club's sample in there somewhere. Shame i'm already a couple years late. - thanx Whyte Bwoy.
3. Young Knives - Voices of Animals And Men from where i stand the arrangement/production's nice but lyrically, come on guys i could've wrote the lyrics for you. haha. Still worth checking out thou. My favourite track would have to be "Decisions" i'm sure with a better song writer these guys will be bigger than the Arctic Monkeys.
4. Dj Medhi - Lazy Boy (single) what can i say? The French scene is doing what it does best. After listening you'll wonder why they don't play such good music in clubs. where i live anyways.
5. Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto ft. Antonio Carlos Jobim - Getz/Gilberto BUY IT!!! Nuff said. BOSSA NOVA AT IT'S BEST featuring three JAZZ GREATS AND of course ASTRUD GILBERTO.
1. Nas - HipHop Is Dead ...the N... one of the best mainstream/underground hiphop albums i've heard in a while even the track with Jay-z is better than i thought same with Play On playa featuring Snoop D-O-GG. I've been skipping the Chris Webber produced Blunt Ashes coz of the poor production but Nas did what he does best and killed it, lyrically. Check out "Who killed it" my favourite track is "Where are they Now?" give a spin u'll see why. If ur into that whole club-hop or black on black-hop then this is not for you so get a copy of Young Jeezy's Inspiration or Young Joc or Lloyd Bank's Rotten Apple.
2. Chromeo - She's In control I love every track on it, it's a shame some of the songs are too short but almost reminds me of Herbie Hancock/Parliament and i'm sure there's a Timex Social Club's sample in there somewhere. Shame i'm already a couple years late. - thanx Whyte Bwoy.
3. Young Knives - Voices of Animals And Men from where i stand the arrangement/production's nice but lyrically, come on guys i could've wrote the lyrics for you. haha. Still worth checking out thou. My favourite track would have to be "Decisions" i'm sure with a better song writer these guys will be bigger than the Arctic Monkeys.
4. Dj Medhi - Lazy Boy (single) what can i say? The French scene is doing what it does best. After listening you'll wonder why they don't play such good music in clubs. where i live anyways.
5. Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto ft. Antonio Carlos Jobim - Getz/Gilberto BUY IT!!! Nuff said. BOSSA NOVA AT IT'S BEST featuring three JAZZ GREATS AND of course ASTRUD GILBERTO.
Thursday, 21 December 2006
Lazy Boys
Since neither Kuda or NHG have posted a single thing in here yet i have decided to take the songs they were gonna post and review them myself. so there!
First up is NHG's choice Of Sally Shapiro
Sally Shapiro - I Know
From what i can gather Pitchfork seem to be in love with her (for the moment anyway, i'm sure the backlash will come if she ever gets big)and also seem to think she sounds like Italo Disco. I don't really understand why this is a good thing, as if you listen to pretty much any Italo record with vocals you will want to destroy whatever medium you are playing it through. Italo was the electronic equivilant to American disco and most of the lyrics were written to fit in around the instrumental rather than actually mean anything. To me this sounds quite nice and not asinine, like most of the Italo that is is being compared to. I love Italo by the way, i just don't like Pitchfork a huge amount.
Now on to Kudas choice.
Omarion - Obsession
Nice little R&B record that would sit really nicely next to the Sally Shapiro tune in a dj mix. It's a shame most people write off R&B because occasionally a nice little tune like this slips through and restores my faith in modern soul music. His other output is a bit shit though.
Now to continue the theme of singing people on electronic beats a nice little Finnish electropop tune.
Regina - Katsomaisemaa
I don't know a great deal about Regina Other than the fact she is from finland and she has a myspace profile.
To finish of this post i have chosen the Maurice Fulton remix of Alice Smith
Alice Smith - Lovee (Maurice Fulton mix)
Alice is a resident of Brooklyn and has a 4 octave vocal range not demonstrated really in this remix. I stuck the remix in so i could mention that i once booked Maurice Fultons wife Mu to play at my night and it was really wild, mainly down to her being a total maniac. Also i really like the old school house sound of this tune.
First up is NHG's choice Of Sally Shapiro
Sally Shapiro - I Know
From what i can gather Pitchfork seem to be in love with her (for the moment anyway, i'm sure the backlash will come if she ever gets big)and also seem to think she sounds like Italo Disco. I don't really understand why this is a good thing, as if you listen to pretty much any Italo record with vocals you will want to destroy whatever medium you are playing it through. Italo was the electronic equivilant to American disco and most of the lyrics were written to fit in around the instrumental rather than actually mean anything. To me this sounds quite nice and not asinine, like most of the Italo that is is being compared to. I love Italo by the way, i just don't like Pitchfork a huge amount.
Now on to Kudas choice.
Omarion - Obsession
Nice little R&B record that would sit really nicely next to the Sally Shapiro tune in a dj mix. It's a shame most people write off R&B because occasionally a nice little tune like this slips through and restores my faith in modern soul music. His other output is a bit shit though.
Now to continue the theme of singing people on electronic beats a nice little Finnish electropop tune.
Regina - Katsomaisemaa
I don't know a great deal about Regina Other than the fact she is from finland and she has a myspace profile.
To finish of this post i have chosen the Maurice Fulton remix of Alice Smith
Alice Smith - Lovee (Maurice Fulton mix)
Alice is a resident of Brooklyn and has a 4 octave vocal range not demonstrated really in this remix. I stuck the remix in so i could mention that i once booked Maurice Fultons wife Mu to play at my night and it was really wild, mainly down to her being a total maniac. Also i really like the old school house sound of this tune.
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