TAG: Plug Research

Feb01

Tensei – One EP (MP3)

The Chicago based production crew, Tensei, is comprised of Simple X and Midas Wells. The two met in college at Southern Illinois University with a shared love for hip hop and together formed the group Tensei, meaning ‘heaven star’ in Japanese.

In preparation for their upcoming full length album via Plug Research later this year, today enjoy a free EP download entitled “One.” This EP brilliantly showcases Tensei’s production style, forfeiting traditional use of samples and instead, using live musicians to create and produce their tracks. They often sample themselves and other musicians they are working with so that they can continue the tradition of sampling within hip hop production, while dodging common struggles of sampling material that is not properly cleared with rights-holders. The “One” …

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Jan28

Sonnymoon – Goddess & Magicians (Mndsgn Remix) (MP3)

Excited to share 2 songs from Sonnymoon, who recently released their “2012″ EP via Los Angeles based, Plug Research. First up is the song “Goddess” from their “2012″ EP and they also wanted to share a Mndsgn remix of “Magicians,” which reinterprets one of the most recognizable of Brazilian tunes, “The Girl From Ipanema.”

02 Goddess by Plug Research

Magicians (MndsgnSalmonFromIpanemaMX) by Plug Research

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Jan18

Sonnymoon – Near Me (Video & MP3)

Sonnymoon – Near Me (Live Version) from Plug Research on Vimeo.

Very excited to share upcoming music from Sonnymoon. Their current EP “2012” is out today and sets the tone for the amazing year to come, with their debut album being released later this year via Los Angeles based indie label, Plug Research.

Jay Z’s own Life + Times site posted an interview earlier today with Sonnymoon members Anna and Dane which gives insight into their influences, their time at Berklee College of Music in Boston, working with Kendrick Lamar, and continuing their success from their 2009 release “Golden Age.”

Today, enjoy the official music video for the song “Near Me” a stand-out track from their “2012” EP …

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Nov22

Robin Hannibal (of Quadron) – Amends (Video)

Robin Hannibal of Quadron, Boom Clap Bachelors, and Owusu and Hannibal fame, recently released his “Bobby” EP, which is his first solo outing as a producer/vocalist/musician. Fans of his group work will definitely enjoy his solo “Bobby EP” as he and Coco prepare for the release of an upcoming Quadron album later in 2012 via Plug Research.

Enjoy the official music video for the song “Amends” from his “Bobby” EP. The video was directed and edited by Melinda James and features a storyline by Robin Hannibal himself, who also plays the main actor in the music video.

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Nov14

Plug Research Podcast #14 featuring Tensei (MP3)

Plug Research is back with another great mix for their monthly podcast series, this time featuring Chicago duo, Tensei, comprised of Simple X and Midas Wells.

The two met at Southern Illinois University in the late 90’s and the two built a natural rapport and friendship. After loosing touch after some years, the two reconnected post college and began working as the production duo, Tensei, meaning ‘heaven star’ in Japanese.

Tensei’s podcast for Plug Research features music between the years of 2009 and 2011 and is a collection of unreleased songs, remixes and sonic experimentation consisting of live instrumentation and beats.

Look out for Tensei’s official release via Plug Research sometime in 2012.

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