TAG: funky

Oct19

J-Boogie’s Dubtronic Science – Undercover (Review)

J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science

Undercover

Released by OM Records


My familiarity with J-Boogie comes from the various remix and edit work he has done in the past (including one he made for Vieux Farka Touré's "Fafa" from 2009) as well as his collaboration with fan favorites People Under the Stairs, Quantic and his Combo Barbaro, Bay Area compadres Zion I, Goapele and Raashan Ahmad spanning multiple projects, personal and by others. By no means an exhaustive list, J-Boogie’s talent is undeniable and his knowledge of mixing, sampling, and creating great-sounding gems continues to this day. J-Boogie’s extensive network ...
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Feb23

Diamond Bass – All That (Exclusive MP3) (MP3)

Shiny bass in your face. 


Diamond Bass is going to make you dance in the most twisted way possible. The Lisboa-based producer is preparing to dominate the soundsystems of clubs everywhere with his Enchufada release Se Prepara, and as a bonus, has let URB put out an EXCLUSIVE track that just missed the EP. Somewhere between snarky synths and rugged, pounding rhythmic adventure, “All That” is a smash-and-bang track that will make fans of funky house and kuduro shiver to the core at how nuts it truly is. Check out the D/L link after the jump.

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Nov15

Egyptrixx – Start From The Beginning (PREMIERE) + Exclusive Interview (Video)

The current wave of electronic artists range from the wickedly fresh to the bizarre; with genres that occupy the umbrella of worldwide sounds coming together on a dance it can be difficult to find a stand-alone identity in the midst of it all. Then there’s Egyptrixx, a Toronto-based producer that has made massive steps in securing a dark, foreboding sound in supposedly house tempos. While he’s been on a fantastic remix tip (ranging from Subeena, The Aikiu, Brodinski) it’s his original productions that spark up something…different on a floor (i.e. “Liberation Front). The sound embodied is dark, moody and powerful, striking chords with people who want something more out of their night on the floor. With a rampant international fanbase, Egyptrixx plays out constantly live and each performance changes from the next, with something to look forward to every time out. Finally, in 2011, his album Bible Eyes will be released on the almighty Night Slugs label. Luckily for URB, Egyptrixx not only took the time to answer a few questions, but also premiere a scintillating music video highlighting a piece from his upcoming album. Check out “Start From The Beginning” and the interview after the jump.

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Sep07

!!! – Strange Weather, Isn’t It? (Review)

!!!

Strange Weather, Isn't It?

Released by Warp


Super synth squadron !!! (commonly pronounced Chk Chk Chk) have hit the decade point in their career with a fourth studio record Strange Weather, Isn't It? A Warp-released follow up to 2007's Myth Takes, the latest record has been described by the band as created in response to a European sojourn. Berlin's long-running tendency toward grit-glitz, which musicians from Bowie to Peaches have channeled in their work, is the inspiration for this fourth record of functional fun. That's probably the best way to describe Strange Weather, Isn't It? a practiced, ...
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Jan13

URB Presents DVA: Makin’ It Funky for the Yanks (Podcast)

DVA

URB Presents: DVA


The U.S. has seen its share of house producers that go between deep, tech, minimal and micro; but not too many have gone the funky route lately. Aside from Marlon D and some of the Dirtybird crew in San Francisco, funky …

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