The Metalheadz label-boss is debuting his orchestral flex. This is an interesting bit of news from an equally interesting individual. Although, knowing that Sine Tempus, his album/movie/soundtrack project that has yet to see release is out there; I'm not too surprised with this. I'd certainly be interested in hearing the results though.
Excerpt:
In a new reality TV show entitled ‘Maestro’, Goldie has been training up to conduct the Sinfonia Tamesa Orchestra in performing Brahm’s Academic Festival Overture.
From the fourth installment of the Verve Remixed series comes the Diplo remix of the sampled classic, Marlena Shaw's California Soul. Other remixers on the compilation include Kenny Dope, 9th Wonder, Kareem Higgins, Truth & Soul, Mocky, and Antibalas.
With the album release date of May 27th fast approaching, here are a few bits from the forthcoming ?uestlove produced effort from Al Green titled Lay It Down. Nod to Metal Lungies for the links and extended information on this release.
With the follow-up to The Chemistry set to drop in just over a week's time, here are two more leaked joints from The Formula. Look for it April 29th on Duck Down Records.
Flying Lotus continues to set it off with his album touching down next month. Sonically speaking, Lotus always brings something different to the table, and manages to infuse a disgusting funk into his work. Peep the album sampler, his BBC Radio 1 mix, and his MySpace.
This shit is serious. From Big Boi's forthcoming album Sir Luscious Left Foot is a CDQ version of the goods featuring Andre 3000 and Raekwon. Serious (I'm tellin' you) beat courtesy of Royal Flush Entertainment. This is some certified heat rocks. Ha. Heat rocks. Straight dope.
Came across a great bit of news announcing a new Prince Paul project with some great collaborators, and subsequent Del work. I'm looking forward to all of them for numerous reasons; one being I'm a fan of all of these artists individual works.
Del: I've been working with Lady Bug Mecca from Digable Planets, Dave from De La Soul and Prince Paul on a project called Modest Millionaire. It's basically Dave's idea, but the idea is living modestly with whatever you make. You don’t have to be spending all your money on ridiculous stuff that isn't even going to be worth anything later on, you can just be cool. It's just an attitude basically. You'd probably have to ask him to explain it more thoroughly than that since it's really his concept, but that's one thing I’m working on. I'm working on an LP with A+ from Souls of Mischief called Hypnotize. I'm working on a new Hiero album. El-P and I are supposed to work on something too.
Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, and Precision come together as Ill Insanity to drop Ground Xero. Two serious joints of what sounds like a vicious LP. Out in stores today.
This, the last track of her forthcoming album New Amerykah Part One, has a very interesting story behind it. Check the excerpt from Okayplayer reviewer Candace L.
"Telephone" - last track of the album inspired by a story Dilla's mother told Badu. Evidently during his final days, Dilla would float in and out of coherence, having very real conversations with people no one else could see. One of these people, as Dilla told his mother, was ODB. Dirty was telling Dilla that when he gets to the other side not to get on the red bus, though it was inviting. The white bus would be the one to pick him up. Great, beautiful song. Lyric: "Telephone! It's Old Dirty. He wants to give you directions home." Only Badu could make ODB sound like a visionary guide through the afterlife. When people say funerals are celebrations of an individual's life (as they fight back tears and look anything but celebratory), this song makes you believe it. The track closes with the uplifting words "Celebrate tonight" repeated.
Full Cycle celebrates 10 years since the release of Roni Size & Reprazent's New Forms with the re-issue and a new single.
The deluxe edition will include re-edits of the original album cuts, and the inclusion of Don't Hold Back, the new single which is said to compliment the original 13 tracks, with a contemporary sound.
Look out for the single on March 17th, two weeks before the re-issue release.
Looking to be one of the most anticipated albums of the year (for me atleast), here's another pair of bits from Pete Rock's forthcoming NY's Finest LP. Check out Robbie of Unkut's words on the Soul Brother's latest project, which hits stores on Feb 26th. Pete Rock - We Roll (Instrumental)
I was thinking about this when I was going to bed last night, and what I could post/say/write in tribute to one of the industry's finest. This superbly concise and comprehensive article comes courtesy of HiphopDX and Rock the Dub. I can't think of a better way to celebrate Dilla's legacy than showcasing some of this most influential works. Over 4 pages of text and clips, go ahead and immerse yourself.
As Sunday draws near, the Superbowl frenzy begins and all over the United States chicken wings are becoming scarce. Truthfully, the game is absolutely irrelevant to me. I'm all about the commercials... and the drinking. This spot for Diet Pepsi Max features Busta, LL, and Missy. Comedy gold from beginning to end, sourced via Nah Right. Background music is a 90s shot, Haddaway's What Is Love. Enjoy this cover of that club classic John Bourke.
In case some of you no-link-followin' folk slept on the slickness, available here. I'm with Khal, definitely to be jumped on.
However, just my luck, no stateside tour dates, yet.
Well, except for Coachella, which won't be in my future this year.
Complete tour dates:
Oporto Coliseum Wednesday March 26 Lisbon Coliseum Thursday March 27 Milan Alcatraz Sunday March 30 Florence Sashall Monday March 31 Munich Tonhalle Wednesday April 2 Berlin Columbiahalle Thursday April 3 Copenhagen KB Halle Friday April 4 Cologne Palladium Sunday April 6 Amsterdam HMH Monday April 7 Manchester Apollo Wednesday April 9 London Hammersmith Apollo Thursday April 10 Edinburgh Corn Exchange Saturday April 12 Wolverhampton Civic Sunday April 13 Coachella Festival Saturday April 26 Paris Zenith Monday May 5 Brussels Forest National Thursday May 8 Barcelona Primavera Sound Thursday May 29
I got like 2 or 3 Portishead joints and remixes to share at home, so marinate on this these for now. Peaches is one of the bits off the new album.
The Metalheadz label-boss is debuting his orchestral flex. This is an interesting bit of news from an equally interesting individual. Although, knowing that Sine Tempus, his album/movie/soundtrack project that has yet to see release is out there; I'm not too surprised with this. I'd certainly be interested in hearing the results though.
