TAG: Sounds

Feb27

Black Man’s Cry: The Inspiration of Fela Kuti (Review)

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Black Man's Cry: The Inspiration of Fela Kuti

Released by Now-Again Records


To begin describing the epic importance of Fela Kuti is to write a doctoral thesis on the history of African music from before his birth to the present day. To understand the impact the music of a person such as Fela is to consider the history of struggle, prejudice, racism, and political disenfranchisement as an understandable whole.  In the music of Fela Kuti, we see these positive undercurrents of political awakening, consciousness, activism, empowerment and liberation.  These values are what make the messages embedded in the work of Fela ...

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Oct06

Mocky – ‘Birds of a Feather’ Remix feat. GZA

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This guy wasn’t anywhere near my radar until now. But my interest was piqued when I read that The Gza was featured on this song. The original version is a lead single off of Saskamodie: Mocky’s new album released earlier this year.

This piece is a jazzy romp filled with guitars and whistles. GZA fits in surprisingly well on it as he blesses the track with an intricate verse. I’m all for rappers, especially esteemed vets like GZA, venturing off into other genres as long as the end result sounds good. Check out the link below to hear the song. When you’re done with that hit up this mockumentary on Mocky if you want to “learn more” about this zany character.

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Sep22

Basement Jaxx ‘Scars 60 Minute Promo Mix’

Basement Jaxx are making a triumphant return to dancefloors, soundsystems and headphones all around the world with the release of their new album, “Scars.”

“Scars 60 Minute Promo Mix”

This mix is packed with blend of classic club hits, guilty pleasures, and cuts from the adventurous new album just released this week. Listen for “Saga” featuring Santigold.

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Sep15

Perry Farrell interview

Perry Farrell, the ‘godfather’ of alt-rock, might soon have a new moniker to honor his strides in…electronic music? Yes, Farrell’s still a part of Satellite Party and Jane’s Addiction, but he’s also integrated a sizeable DJ area at Lollapalooza, performed live with Paul Van Dyk and Moby, played at Cochella under DJ Peretz and has a live electro act with wife Etty Farrell. While it seems surreal to chat blogs and The Bloody Beetroots with a man who’s famous for an extensive rock-based career, make no mistake about it, Farrell knows what he’s talking about. In fact, with every passing day, he’s becoming increasingly entrenched in the dance scene and collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business. Here for URB, Perry talks about DJ culture, the future of bands and finding his way in …

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Sep14

Breakestra Podcast By Miles Tackett

It’s obvious that Breakestra is inspired by the great soul and funk records of the ’60s and ’70s. But Breakestra main man Miles Tackett delivered us a selection of more modern soul/funk classics in this exclusive podcast, celebrating the group’s second album, From Dusk ‘Til Dawn.

DOWNLOAD :: Breakestra- “That New Old Funky Sound From All Around” (Podcast)

Tracklist
Poets of Rhythm “strokin’ the grits”-Practice what you preach -soulciety lp
Sharon Jones & the Daptones-”genuine”-Daptone 7 inch
Daktaris-”super afro beat”-Desco-Soul Explosion lp
Quantic Soul Orchestra-”pushin’ on” Tru thoughts 7 inch
Cookin’ on 3 burners- “Gravel Rash”-Bamboo 7 inch
The Lions-”think” -ubiquity 12 inch
New Mastersounds-”Hot Dog”-Deep Funk 7 inch
Soul Investigators ft. Herb Johnson “Make me wanna Holler” timmion 7 inch
Sugarman 3-”Funkee Moon”-Soul Fire 7 inch
Speedometer ft.Robert Moore “Do Right Man”-Freestyle 7 …

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Sep14

The Black Keys x Hip-Hop Project

The Black Keys have planned to release an album under the name Blak Roc. And what, pray tell, will be on this disc? Only the biggest names in hip-hop, like Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Raekwon, Paroahe Monch, Jim Jones, and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard. NME is reporting that other unnamed artists will be on the album, as well. Sounds intiguing. It lands Nov 27th.

Complete tracklisting:
“Hoochie Coo”
“On the Vista”
“Dollaz & Sense”
“Why Can’t I Forget Him”
“Stay Off the F*%$#n’ Flowers”
“Ain’t Nothing Like You”
“Hope You’re Happy”
“Tellin’ Me Things”
“What You Do to Me”
“Done Did It”

[NME]

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Feature :: Black Keys: Interview
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