Just my little blog to throw out my ideas on the internet, because why the hell not. I want to share some music with you, some words, pictures, etc. A little bit of everything. But it is mainly about the music, and no I do not make music, I use to be a college DJ and working on an internet radio show as well.
If you do not know who Dam-Funk is by now then it is time you learn. One of those in the leading the way when it comes to Modern Funk, Dam-Funk is creating some of the most original, groove filled, smooth, and funky music out there today. In late 2009, Dam-Funk's debut album "Toeachizown" was released by Stones Throw, and since then he has been pushing forward and pushing boundaries. Dam recently released an outtake from "Toeachizown" entitled, "Bionic P***y." Check out the track below and get ready to feel the funk move you.
Often when I hear an artist is doing a remix or a project inspired by a classic album, my first thought is, why are they messing with this album it is going to be horrid (yes I am VERY pessimistic about that) but every once in a while, the perfect combination of inspiration, album, and artist come together to create a very dope project. That is exactly what happened when Moonsatellite remixes Portishead's classic "Dummy." Moonsatellite created "Glory Daze" using only the sounds of "Dummy" (minus some bass.) Check out "Glory Daze" and turn it up, loud. While you are doing this, I HIGHLY recommend you check out Moonsatellite's blog, Culture King, one of the dopiest blogs out there, and see just how versatile one person can be.
THEY'RE BAAAAAAACCCCCCKKKK. Ok, any one who follows this blog at all knows I am a HUGE fan and supporter of Turquoise Summers, the rather mysterious modern funk creator. So anytime a track drops, I shall post it, because well...it is what I do, so check out the latest offering one of the smoothest and funkiest tracks you will hear, sit back and enjoy "To You."
If you thought the only thing good that came out of Iowa was wrestling and Slipknot (yes I like Slipknot,) then you need to learn about MC/producer, Aeon Grey (you can find a chunk of his work right here.) For his latest project, "Still Lifes Sabotage," Aeon handles the microphone duties, while he hands the production over to Bashir. The album doesn't disappoint at all, Aeon Grey kills it on the mic while Bashir does a great job on the beats, together they form one hell of a duo whose music will get inside your mind and refuse to leave...in a good way. So go to the link below, put on your headphones (or turn up your speakers) and get ready for a great project to take over your ears.
The more I think about it the more astounded I am by the amount of MCs who are labeled "conscious" who are not saying anything, and that goes for mainstream and underground. But do not get me wrong, that doesn't mean there are not a slew of MCs who actually saying something, I would even say there are tons that are, but you just have to look for them. Well, let me help you out with that a little bit, I give to you, dada powell, an MC who is actually trying to (and succeeds at) creating art with with his music. And if you are worried about people making socially conscious music but do not live what they preach, rest assured dada is living what he preaches as well, a quick search will prove my point. But enough about that, the real point of this is that you need to check out his latest project, "Work and The New Middle Class" and while you are at it, you should check out his previous work, "undone heroes."
Not many people release "singles" anymore, where you get the original, clean, instrumental, and a cappella version of the song, and even more rare is when it is actually worth the cost of the product. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I have one such release that actually is a value for the quality of the track. Megabusive (if you do not know please do your research and check out Isolated Wax which he helps run) has released the first single, "Crunch Time" in what he is calling "My 2012" which is an ongoing project of songs and videos being released throughout the year. Megabusive is one of the few MCs who are not afraid to open up their vocabulary on a track but still makes bangers. Rumor is (according to the man himself) that this is just the start of a slew of releases coming this year from Megabusive, so start it off right by checking out the track below and then opening up your wallets for the 2 dollars to check out the rest of the versions.
I have been blogging for about a year and a half and thoroughly enjoy it. Probably my favorite part is when someone lets me know that they never heard of an artist or an album until they read my blog and now they are big fans. Well...a couple weeks ago, something very cool happened, Black-Tokyo said he wanted to create an album especially for this blog and I was blown away (much like they were at TECB when he did the same for them check it.) I couldn't believe that an artist who I am a big fan of would decide to do such a thing, it took me about 2 seconds to agree. This is one of only two times when I can say that something is an exclusive (at least until everyone else picks it up.)
But let me tell you a little something about the project. First, I might be a little biased but this is probably my favorite project that Black-Tokyo has released thus far. The main reason is the range of sounds in these 17 and half minutes, while still staying very cohesive...not an easy feat. It has a great mix of hard in your face tracks (see "Panorama") along with laid back grooves (i.e. "Groove Savage") but each track will have you nodding your head and wishing for a bit more. What you need to do, is clear yourself of distraction, put on your headphones, turn this up, and get ready to go on one hell of a ride.
So without further ado, here it is.... Black-Tokyo x DJ Jazzpants "Slapboxing with the Juggarknot"
Black-Tokyo x DJ Jazzpants "Slapboxing with the Juggarknot EP" by djjazzpants
