Archive for April, 2010

Count Bass D and DJ Pocket Feat. H2O – “More Music, Less Talk”

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

I’m probably last week with this shit, but I cannot get this damn beat out of my brain.

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Madlib and Dave Cooley

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010


Dave Cooley:

Madlib works a lot from mono loops, so this is a challenge.

From an old, but engaging, Remix Mag interview. Madlib shares a few of the secrets behind The Further Adventures of Lord Quas.

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Ras Kass + 2Mex + P.E.A.C.E. Freestyling

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

A taste of the ‘ole wild, wild west from a Pasadena performance via GG.

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Suite for Ma Dukes – Untitled/Fantastic (video/mp3 download)

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

The Sounds of VTech / SFMD: Untitled/Fantastic

Another orchestral rendition of a Dilla beat courtesy of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson & the Suite for Ma Dukes Orchestra. The quality of these has been top notch, so more are always welcome.

Download: Suite For Ma Dukes – Untitled/Fantastic

via Vtech

David “Fingers” Haynes

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

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Timlaska’s Album Reviews – Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings – I Learned the Hard Way

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

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I finally have to admit it. I hate R&B music, not in that annoying former Phish fan now classic soul fanboy sort of way where they hate all the “current” shit but love the classic soul sound. Where I really couldnt give a fuck about what artist is using autotune and making a song with tired sexual metaphors for the jr. high set. No, No my blood boils with contempt for the soul revivalists. Don’t get me wrong, I have put in time, played the roll, etc. I used to make the 90 minute mix tapes in college that had a well placed Jodeci song for, if timed correctly, finishing up with the woman i was making love on. I got those best of Al Green CDs when I used to scam music from the Columbia Record Club. I have listened to the orginals versions of the songs that were sampled to make great rap songs. I got the soundtracks to the blaxplotation era movies, I even tried my hand at the new soul revival acts and you know what, I just dont like them. They are talented as shit, no question but they make some contrived ass bullshit, that sounds dated as fuck in the same way Big Bopper, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Jimi Hendrix do.

The content sucks dick and gets even sadder when you consider that almost all of these people are in their late 30s/early 40s and still upset that their man is a dog, or is constantly checking out some other chick. Really? you havent figured this out yet? Howsabout you shut the fuck up and either date the nerd fuck at your office that will placate your oversized ego, or just grow the fuck up and realize that guys like to look at women, no matter their age, just as the get older they act on it less because lets face it, most women are major fucking headaches. Also where do you get off with the whole “you let a good thing go” routine? Apparently every guy or gal you date makes the same call. My guess is the problem’s with you, so take a long hard look in the mirror and maybe write a song called “I’m only good for having sex on for a short period of time because I have a grating personality” Catchy title right? The funniest occurance is when they write a song about their family not liking their current significant other, well as we see from the tracklist and your track record you have shitty taste, so maybe check in with what they are saying and try a new direction you moron.

Anyway, despite my hatred of all things R&B, I am reviewing this new Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings because I know a lot of people like this shit. Please note that the above rant was completely inspired by the insipid content on this fuck of an album.

Texas Battle League: Dose One vs. Chase Boy

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Notable Dose Quotables:

Chase Boy you ’bout to be face-raped, coy duck decoy, How you wanna get smoked with a shotgun barrel or bare hands?, I will claw you to death, remove your breasts and feed them to underprivileged children

i can hear your testicles shrinking from here,

I’m glad your girl scouts are here cheering you, What is this? The peanut gallery?

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Seez Mics Of Educated Consumers – “Broken Clock: Skeleton Key” ft. DJ Cam-One

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

For those who are not aware of Seez Mics, he has covered alot of ground in the DMV scene with his DIY effort alongside his peers. From being part of The Anonymous Crew to being part of other side projects (Old School Vendetta and Father Scott Unlimited), Seez Mics made head-way with his music when he met producer Jay Bomb Beat (formely known as T.E.C.K.) and formed Educated Consumers. With an impressive grind, they went on to open up for such acts as Chali 2na, Brother Ali, and Atmosphere. Along the way, Educated Consumers has made connection and colloborated with other artists such as Dez and Nobs, Copywrite, Pack FM, iCON the Mic King, manCHILD from Mars ILL, K-Chromozone of Head Resignators, and etc. Some of you may be familiar with Educated Consumers if you have caught their tours throughout mainly the east coast. Here’s a blast from the past for those who want a sample of their music:

There’s more but I think that’s enough to catch you up to speed With 4 albums, 2 EPs, a vinyl singles, and videos from Educated Consumers (if I’m wrong Seez or Jay, correct me), we have Seez Mics venturing out on his own with the help of crew affiliate DJ Cam-One on all of the scratches. Production from DJ Cam-One, Jay Bomb Beat, Mac Lethal, nocreditscore, TK, and Father Scott. Apparently its dropping May 1st but for only $5 you can cop the download now. Peep the snippets beforehand to know thats it worth your money.

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Open Mike Eagle – “iRock” (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

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Holy Shit: Where They At?

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

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From TT Tucker to Warren Mayes to PxMxWx to BG, Alison Fensterstock and Aubrey Edwards have compiled a lifetime of New Orleans Rap knowledge into what has to be one of the greatest websites ever created. This is as good as it gets, folks. I hope you have a few hours to kill…

Where They At? New Orleans Hip-Hop & Bounce In Words & Pictures

Shouts to Twankle & Glisten for the heads up.