If you’re reading this, you’re probably too late to get passes for this year’s Coachella. Thanks to early bird passes last Summer, Weekend One Sold Out fairly quickly. See you there!
Top 10 Tracks featuring Roland TR-909
As those secretive folk over at Roland HQ potentially prepare something special for anyone whose dreamt of owning the three iconic pieces of kit in electronic music history, all week we’re looking back at the trail of music they left behind. Yesterday we took a look at the 808 and its electro beginnings, but today’s the turn of the 909 whose kicks, hats and snares will be insantly recognisable to anyone who’s been to a club in the past 25 years. Remember to stay locked to our YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the latest news on the rumoured kit and don’t forget, this is about the most iconic use of the 909, so get your suggestions in in the comments. Daft Punk &#…
Daily News: 10 More Dance-Music Reunions we Want to See
Today’s top picks… 10 More Dance-Music Reunions we Want to See >> (Beatport) Nothing stirs those nostalgic pangs more than a good band reunion. Following Deep Dish’s announcement earlier this week that they will be getting back together for Miami’s Ice Palace, Beatport pick their top 10 dance acts that they would like to see reform. How a DJ with Over 10,000 Facebook Fans Can be Ignored by Promoters >> (Crossfadr) Here’s some useful advice from Crossfadr for all DJs wondering why their big social media following isn’t getting them anywhere with promoters. Fact Mix 425: Peanut Butter Wolf’s 24-Hour Valentine’s Day Mix >> (Fact) It’s Valentine’s day and PBW has delivered this epic…
Train of Thought
Sha Rock Can’t Be Stopped*”Funk You Up” MP3*Bonus: It’s My Beat patron saint Jean Greasy with “My Crew”So I was thinking how I, we, don’t want to replicate the gender inequity in hip hop in our blog by centering male artists even in our critique of them. Then I was thinking about what hip hop songs by female hip hop artists resonated with me in the past few months. Then I was thinking barely any female hip hop artists have put out any major label albums in the past year. Then I was like I wonder if Jean Grae’s music is on iTunes. Then I saw that The Bootleg of the Bootleg, Attack of …
"…when I tend to think of Rosa"
*Freedom (Rap Version)* also listed on the full length soundtrack as “Dallas’ Clean Half Dozen Mix”*Freedom (Original)*I want to say this is my all time favorite hip hop posse cut but I don’t feel comfortable writing the word “posse.” It’s like raising the roof or furiously pumping one’s fist while wildly woofing Arsenio Hall style, practices in which I, and my lifelong best friend L’Erin Asantewaa, still participate un-ironically. But I just can’t get down with the word “posse” but I obviously haven’t let that stop me from earnestly foraging through crates and CD sleeves for my favorite female rap collaborations.Semantics aside hearing this song for the first time was like eating …
HUW – Reflections Vol 5
Not fantastic by any means but worth a listen. Featuring a downtempo kind of vibe,this a nice afternoon listening type of mix. For my beatdiggers out there you’ll enjoy this more than the average Hip Hop head. HUW Reflections Vol 5 (2013) | 128 MB|Astrud Gilberto – Who Needs Forever (Thievery Corporation Remix)Peder ft. Dean Bowman – The SourSkalpel – Break InBelladonna – EbatuléOjos de Brujo – Tiempo de SoleáNostalgia 77 – WildflowerHUW – What’s OnFreddy Fresh – Its A Latin ThingQuantic – What You GotSheila Landis – Secret LoverSi Se – Bizcocho AmargoEDC – Samba In SolitudeDownload/Listen Here
Chorizo Funk – Chorizo Chunks 14
Chorizo Funk is back with volume 14 within his Chorizo Chunks series. Recorded live at the Austin edition of Motown On Mondays and spotlighting the sounds of Motown,this is indeed my favorite within all the volumes within the series. Chorizo Funk Chorizo Chunks 14Live From Motown On Mondays Austin (2014) | 47 MB| Download/Listen Here
Joe – Love & Sex Part 2 Ft. Kelly Rowland (Video)
Joe releases part two of Love & Sex, this time featuring Kelly Rowland. Joe’s album, Bridges, is expected to be released in July.
Tese Fever – Killed A Man (Prod. by King Greatness)
The acclaimed “Petite Pit-bull’ is back with a new single from her highly anticipated ‘Bullshit & Blessings’ EP. The record was produced by DC’s own King Greatness and is the first original track released from Tese Fever since 2011.
Peking Duk – High ft. Nicole Millar
Full disclosure: my first thought when I saw this track sitting in my inbox was “Oh boy, another song about being high.” Luckily, however, this one’s by the lads Peking Duk and it has festival season in its sights. If this tune doesn’t get you thinking about a few thousand dancing in the sun, I don’t know what will. Peking Duk on: SoundCloud | Facebook | Twitter //Ziad Ramley Related posts: Peking Duk – Feels Like [Original Video] Peking Duk – The Way You Are [Original Video] Fitz & The Tantrums – Out Of My League (Peking Duk Remix)
Kanye West – Love Lockdown (Imanos X NGHTMRE Remix)
It’s flashback Friday (or whatever the PLUR kids are calling it now) AND it’s Valentine’s, so what better way to celebrate than with a 40z of Mickey’s and this new remix by Imanos and NGHTMRE? Imanos on: SoundCloud | Facebook | Twitter //Ziad Ramley Related posts: Faustix & Imanos Feat. Noosa – Moonlight Karmin – Acapella (Faustix & Imanos Remix) Ciara – Body Party (Faustix & Imanos Remix)
Chamillionaire – Watching Breaking Bad (Feat. Tami Latrell)
It’s not every day that we get new music from Cham, but he has decided to let something loose on this Valentine’s Day. The track, which was inspired by his favorite show, also features Tami Latrell. Download: Chamillionaire – Watching Breaking Bad (Feat. Tami Latrell) sdac_post_slideshows.push({fx: ‘fade’, timeout: 0, speed: 1000, pause: 0,})