by Josh Sidney on May 30, 2008
DC’s very own Go-Go rapper, WALE, has released a follow up mixtape to “100 Miles and Running”. Released by the clothing company 10 Deep of NYC, and again, mixed by Nick Catchdubs, the mixtape is a welcomed addition to this MC’s efforts to “bringin’ that Grammy back to DC”. Also available, in true 10 deep fashion, is a limited edition the Mixtape About Nothing “serenity now” t-shirt.
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Cop Wale’s – Mixtape About Nothing
by Lisa Needham on May 29, 2008
I’m sorry, what?
You want a summer club banger with Abba-by-way-of Madonna samples and Lil Jon yelling?
Yeah, Scottie B’s got you covered. Check out “London Wild.”
You want what else?
A “Push It” remix that doesn’t suck?
Sure, Scottie B’s got that for you. Check out his “Push It” re-fix.
Throwing down on his second release for the Money Studies label, bmore king Scottie B keeps it hype for six solid tracks. He’s ably assisted by two other bmore legends, Shawn Caesar and King Tutt, as members of the Chavy Boys, which just might be the first bmore supergroup. Even the weakest tracks on here—the somewhat repetitive “Rockin Music” and “Request Line”—are still hotter bmore club tracks than almost anyone else puts out. Hell, Scottie B probably makes better bmore in his sleep than most DJs can put out on their best day. Well recommended as your soundtrack for summer.
What? You’re still here? What else do you need?
A bmore-bhangra crossover?
Yes, Scottie B’s got that too. Check out “Ofra Bhangra.” Just go get the damn album already.
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You can purchase the record at Turntable Labs
by Justin Andert on May 28, 2008
Movement ’08: Detroit Electronic Music Festival had the most diversified line-up in the festival’s nine year history. It garnered some of the world’s top electronic music acts along with popular acts such as The Cool Kids, Girl Talk, Moby, and Peanut Butter Wolf. Take a look at some of the pictures from this year’s unique festival.
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by Justin Andert on May 27, 2008
Crystal Castles, a Toronto-based electro-punk outfit will hit the U.S. next month for a quick tour. Check out the dates below:
6/7 SEATTLE, WA Nectar
6/9 PORTLAND, OR Backspace
6/10 SAN FRAN, CA The Independent
6/11 L.A., CA The Roxy
6/12 SAN DIEGO, CA Casbah
6/13 PHOENIX, AZ Modified Arts
6/15 ALBUQUERQUE, AZ Launchpad
6/16 DENVER, CO Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
6/18 CHICAGO, IL Double Door
6/19 NEW YORK, NY Studio B
6/21 PHILADELPHIA, PA Popped! Festival
by Santos Ramos on May 23, 2008
This is what I thought the Ivy League would sound like. The band is obviously aware of who they are: an easy-listening pop-rock group reminiscent of a hazy night in a house somewhere just off campus at, say, Yale. This is Ivy League maunders just enough from a mainstream sound to be appreciated by a slightly underground audience, but they flirt with it enough to keep things simple on your ear. Their songs are often carried by beautiful, and almost tropical, vocal harmonies, which are the true gem of this album. After the first five tracks, things begin to seem monotonous, with redundant instrumentation and mood. Starting with track six, however, they reveal another side to their personality with a more acoustic-based sound. The second half of the album compliments the first half wonderfully, and may even outshine it. It is a bit more atmospheric, and definitely more inventive.
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The band’s new self-titled album is now available. Check out a track to tide you over until you purchase the whole album.
MP3: This is Ivy League – The Richest Kids
by Justin Andert on May 22, 2008
Chances are if you know anything about current music you have heard of Kid Cudi. His debut track Day ‘N Night has sent him to another level. Now, with a spot on Fool’s Gold for his debut full-length in September, things are only looking up for this Midwest-born, New York based MC.
Check his web-site soon for a new mixtape that will likely be dropped before the end of the month called A Kid Named Cudi.
Kid Cudi took the time to sit down with Above the Fold last month. Check out the third installment of Above the Fold’s video pod series featuring Kid Cudi:
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MP3: Kid Cudi – Day ‘N Night
Kid Cudi – Lovestoned Freestyle
by Josh Sidney on May 21, 2008
When I did the post about the connection between visual art and music (see: TokyoPlastic – An Ear for Visual Art), one of the other artists to pop into my mind was Mike Davis ( aka Mike the 2600 King): DJ, graphic designer, and accomplished screen printer; this St. Louis native came to the Twin Cities by way of a creative art collective known as Burlesque of North America. These design and screen printing pros have really made quite a splash with their screen printed concert posters displaying such talent as Diplo, Doomtree, Lyrics born, and many others.
While visual art is a career in itself for Mike, he puts a lot of his energy into music with DJing and remixing. You can often hear Mike spinning the freshest cuts in funk, soul, and hip-hop around town, on mixtapes, local radio, and on the Burlesque of North America Podcast. He has also lent both his talents to the debut 12″ music release from BONA Do It To It and was kind enough to take the time to answer some questions about that and more! So read on and make sure to check out Mike the 2600 King w/ Dave Nada, Bird Peterson, Star Eyes, Bitch Azz Darius, Jimmy 2 Times & Plain ole Bill, Soviet Panda, and the Moon Goons at the Minneapolis Do It To It 12″ release party at First Avenue Nightclub.
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by Josh Sidney on May 20, 2008
After many months, a few switch ups here and there, and a semi-sort of EP release by the title “Totally Flossed Out”, the Cool Kids, who will assuredly be causing Movement at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival this weekend, have finally released The Bake Sale, their debut release on Chocolate Industries. Be sure to check out the throw back party rappers on tour, and get The Bake Sale on iTunes now!
Tracklist:
1. What Up Man
2. One Two
3. Mikey Rocks
4. 88
5. What it Is
6. Black Mags
7. A Little Bit Cooler
8. Gold and a Pager
9. Basement Party
10. Jingling
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Check out a track from The Cool Kids:
MP3: The Cool Kids – Action Figures
by Justin Andert on May 20, 2008
Experimental musician Daedelus has released his new single Hrs:Mins:Secs from his upcoming album Love To Make Music To for free. The song is an avant gard electronic soundstorm over a robotic voice speaking the title of the track. Don’t waste any ‘time’ and check this track out to tide you over until the album’s June release.
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MP3: Daedelus – Hrs:Mins:Secs
by Josh Sidney on May 19, 2008
East coast party rappers, Old Money ,offer up some more free music for the online masses. Check out the quick mix: My Apartment Smells of Rich Mohagany.
Tracklist:
1. The Ting Tings – Great DJ (Calvin Harris Remix)
2. Manu Dibango – Soul Makossa
3. Wale – Roof (DJ Aryes Remix)
4. Monie Love – Monie In The Middle
5. Strafe – Set It Off
6. Santogold – Creator (Scottie B Remix)
7. 45 King – 900 Number
8. 45 King vs. Pase Rock – The 900 Number (2k8) (Eli Escobar Remix)
9. Old Money – Steve Harvey (Konrad Remix)
10. Missy Elliot – For My People (Basement Jaxx Remix)
11. Onili – Games (Sabbo Remix)
12. Thunderkatz – 3AM (Klever’s So So Death Remix)
13. The Count & Sinden feat. Kid Sister – Beeper (A-Trak Remix)
14. Kid Sister – Damn Girl (Konrad Remix)
