Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfa // Saudade Vem Correndo

Taken from the Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfa collaborative album Jazz Samba Encore! this gem features Maria Helena Toledo on vocals and might be recognizable to some of you as the samples flipped on the JayDee-produced Pharcyde classic Runnin'.

DOWNLOAD: Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfa - Saudade Vem Correndo

Enjoy.

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Alaska & Paradox // The Isolationist LP

The Isolationist is the phenomenal debut LP from Alaska & Paradox now available on Paradox Music. If this says anything, the entire album has been in my playlist all week -- and listened to beginning to end. I highly recommend it for drum and bass and downtempo fans alike, or if you just into good drum work, lush ambient textures and moody beats. If you're familiar with Alaska & Paradox, you can expect the same quality-forward thinking music. If you don't know the name, give it a listen -- it's well worth it.

Below is a link to the album preview and two podcasts on the Paradox Music SoundCloud page.

LINK: Alaska & Paradox - The Isolationist LP Preview

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Haroon Al-Qahtani // A Hip Hop Trbute To Isaac Hayes

Another tribute, in memoriam, to a visionary whose time came too soon.

HAROON AL-QAHTANI - A HIP-HOP TRIBUTE TO ISAAC HAYES

01. Theme from Shaft (Haroon's B-Boy Remix)
02. Hung Up On My Baby (Geto Remix)
03. No Name Bar (Tuff Remix)
04. Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic

05. The Look of Love (Ed's Remix)
06. Do Your Thing
07. Ike's Mood Pt. 1
08. Walk On By
09. The Primo and Pete Suite: One Woman, Windows of the World, Ike's Rap

DOWNLOAD //Haroon Al-Qahtani - A Hip Hop Tribute To Isaac Hayes

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R.I.P. Isaac Hayes

Music loses another legend.

Instead of trying to summarize the influence and impact Isaac Hayes has had on music, and more specifically Hip Hop; I'll just point you to some posts and compilations put together by some of my favorite bloggers. Music really drives home what words can't.

LINKS //

Soul Sides - Isaac Hayes 1940-2008
Metal Lungies - Isaac Hayes Dies At 65
This Is Hip Hop - Isaac Hayes: A Hip Hop Inspiration
Hip Hop Is Read - Fathers Of Hip Hop Vol1: Issac Hayes
Oh Word - #1 Soul Brother

And a live version of the Wu collaboration, I Can't Go To Sleep, courtesy of Mick Boogie.

DOWNLOAD // Wu-Tang Clan ft Isaac Hayes - I Can't Go To Sleep [ Live Version ]

Respect to the fallen.

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Library Music, An Interesting Article

I came across this intersting article regarding library music. If some of you aren't readily familiar, it's those seemingly generic beats that are really only good as filler on television or film. Eat your words, my friend. As music that is royalty free, and as a result, ripe for the picking, producers have had a field-day with this material. I lean towards (and cite) Music Bakery because that's the outfit I've done the most work with in the past.

The article brings to light some of the effects that this kind of music has had on the contemporary listener, now 20 years into the future. It's an intersting read for anyone who is a music enthusiast, audiophile, or is simply aware of this kind of music and could be impressed in the form its taken 20 years down the road, now being recognized as a genre.

Sniped at Crate Kings, sourced at Times Online.

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A Millie Sample Source? ATCQ

I don't think there is any mystery to the simple and effective nature of the 808 foundation of A Millie. Although, did you know this?

Nice one Bangladesh, indeed.

I thought y'all needed to see/hear this. I love sampling culture.

Spotted at Don't Get Gassed via Da Playblog.

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Double Dee & Steinski // What Does It All Mean?

If you know the score on Double Dee & Steinski's The Lessons then you definitely heading out to cop this, knowing that it's out today. Even if you know absolutely nothing about this series, give it a listen a immerse yourself in Hip Hop history.

Double Dee & Steinski - The Pay Off Mix

Double Dee & Steinski - Lesson 2 (James Brown Mix)

Double Dee & Steinski - Lesson 3 (History of Hip Hop)

Scope out Steinski speaking on The Lessons over at Rock the Dub.

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