Category archive: Audio

After the “Coupé Décalé” LP, Débruit finally hits us with a successor – “Cle Le Bras” – full of dope melody chops, accelerator grooves and savage synths. Daedelus delivers an extra remix for “Pouls”, but for us the nicest two joints are “Echtah” and “Look 22”. Also be sure to give “Gros” a listen, but it takes some time to get into that one and while your at it check out “I’m Goin’ Wit’ You” with Om’Mas Keith and Jamie Woon here. Visit our friends at Rushhour to buy the EP or get it at iTunes!

Débruit – Echtah

Débruit – Look 22

If you are looking for a new sound, a raw, soulful, hip-hop distinct sound, a sound different from the solo beat machine, then you must listen to Ab and Daru’s “A Work in Progress”. This new Midwest sound is a combination of live instrumentation and the refreshingly vibrant, eclectic soulful vocals of AB placed over the music of beat maker/drummer, Daru. 

I gave the album a listen and came to the conclusion that “A.W.I.P” is a pretty above average release. You get some very nice, live beats and AB delivers some nice vocals on the tracks. The guest appearances are the icing on the cake and with Elzhi, T3, Black Milk and Rena you got a damn nice package all together. Tracks like “Voicemail” and “On Deck” can be considered as the best tracks, but don’t underestimate tracks like “All Alone” and “Fresh”. All in all a very nice album and if I’d have to rate it, I guess a 7.5 out of 10 would be in order. Help these guys pay their rent and buy their album on iTunes!

AB & Daru Feat. Elzhi – Voicemail

AB & Daru Feat. Black Milk – On Deck

Atlanta-based producer Floyd The Locsmif started doing a lot of remixes and you might have heard of his Outkast remix project called “Outskirts”. His newest album “Divine Dezignz #2” has some nice instrumentals on it and features artists like Dave Ghetto and Supastition. Some nice tracks on there, but “Fuzzy Navel” is definately top rank. If you want to hear more, check out his album on iTunes. Thnx to PhunkSession for the heads up..

Floyd The Locsmif – Fuzzy Navel

After her debut album “In Jodi’s Bedroom” took everyone by surprise in 2008, Tawiah is returning alongside Zed Bias on this new dubstep inspired soul track entitled “Further Away”. The track will be released on Zed Bias’ own label Sidestepper records. Heavy Tune!!

Zed Bias & Tawiah – Further Away

Nosaj Thing is back. For those who don’t already know, Nosaj is a LA based producer who crafts intelligent electronic sounds in a mix with wild beats. His upcoming album entitled “Drift” will be Nosaj’ first full album, to be released June 9 on Alpha Pup Records. The new record keeps that signature electronic sound infused with a deep sense of atmosphere.

Nosaj Thing – Coat Of Arms

Nosaj Thing – Light #1

While we eagerly await material from J*DaVeY’s upcoming full-length album, the Los-Angeles based new wave-electro-sex-punk duo are trying their best to tease us mercilessly. This time around, J*DaVey bring the sultry track “Slooow” from their double EP Beauty in Distortion / Land of the Lost, to life through a video that subtly melts into our speakers and our eardrums. Set behind a quivering red and black backdrop that oozes, bends, and spreads across the screen, the video takes us into an abstract dream-like world that lets us see what J*DaVeY’s understated and suggestive bleeps and coos look like in the visual realm.

The video, directed by up and comer Tomas Whitmore, has already premiered at #8 on BET JAMS and is up for MTVU’s The Freshman Contest. J*DaVeY babies can now vote for “Slooow” as many times as they want. If “Slooow” beats out the competitors, the video will be placed in permanent rotation on MTV. More info on J*DaVeY’s show in Amsterdam (April 9th) after the jump..

J*DaVeY – Slooow

J*DaVeY – You Are

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As the Various Assets 2008 compilation is already on the way to a record store near you, Parisien master of not-noise Débruit comes with a beat that sounds like fingers running up and down the spine – the perfect foil for soul freak numero uno Om’Mas (SA-RA Creative Partners) and balladeer boy wonder Jamie Woon to bust a sweat over. Musique large, indeed! Source: RBMA

Débruit Feat. Om’Mas Keith & Jamie Woon – I’m Goin’ Wit’ You

One of Hiphop’s most underrated producers must be Kev Brown from the Low Budget crew. After Hennessey parts 1 & 2 it’s now time for ya’ll to enjoy part 3. “Hennessey Pt. 3” is from the Random Joints EP and features Kenn Starr, Raheem Devaughn, Eric Roberson and Wayna. “The Random Joint” might be an oldy, but goodie!

Kev Brown – Hennessey Pt. 3

Kev Brown – The Random Joint

The SA-RA Creative Partners™ is a trio of accomplished musicians, producers and trendsetters, comprised of Om’Mas Keith, Taz Arnold and Shafiq Husayn.  On their musical quest they have dazzled with amazing productions, collections, mixes and remixes. But now, for the first time, with Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love, they deliver a completely new and original album. Built from scratch, it’s a truly coherent and innovative body of work. Musical, adventurous, and even more evolved than anything they’ve done before, Nuclear Evolution also shows a controlled, polished, and in-the-pocket side to their work. It is an album on which SRCP™ shine as the innovative musical force they promised to be, ever since the cult hit “Glorious” first shattered bass bins and minds worldwide. Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love will be released on June 9th. Ubiquity

The SA-RA Creative Partners – Dirty Beauty Feat Erykah Badu (Snippet)

The SA-RA Creative Partners – Melodee N’Mynor (Snippet)

It’s been a while since I heard such a warm, soulful and jazzy sound that was concocted so close to where I’m from. The one responsible for this music is Moiano from Belgium (Gent to be precise) and let me tell you…this is real music right here. His new album “2nd Line” (On The Moon records) sounds very authentic and is full of lovely Wurlitzer & Rhodes sounds. The first single is titled “Ethiopics” and my personal favorite track on the album is “Heartbreak”. I’m not gonna go into details too much here, but true connoisseurs will know what the deal is and no doubt they’re going to make this album part of their collection. Ofcourse Belgium’s finest Lefto was the one who tipped us off. Bang distribution is responsible for the distribution so expect to find it in your local record shop or on iTunes real soon.

Moiano – Heartbreak

Moiano – 2nd Line