October 2011
1 post
Mix: Shade Cobain - TGIF Mix #2
TGIF Mix #2 by Shade Cobain on Mixcloud
September 2011
5 posts
BUG - Mechanical Soul EP
The Mechanical Soul EP encompasses BUG’s uniquely soulful, head-nodding hip-hop sound, with a step towards the resurgence of that 80s nu-funk vibe. After the fantastic response to last year’s Cosmic Lab/20 Winks release, it was about time for some fresh material from London-based producer and keyboard player BUG. Beyond providing some stellar remixes, for the likes...
Video: 1Eighty - D.D. (Dear Dilla) (Live In Tokyo,...
Live footage from at Dolce Vita in Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo. August 6, 2011. Peace to RJ Bass on the bass. This is a real fly look right there.
Scrambled Crates (10 Producers, 1 Sample - Dart...
Peace to the homie Dart Adams over at ProducersIKnow, for selecting his top 10, as well as posting them. Dope list, indeed.
Peace to every producer that submitted. I love this shit!
Next month, for the 1 year edition, Mr. Len (Co. Flow) will be picking his top 10. To get down on that, send an email to ScrambledCrates@gmail.com with “SC12” as the subject.
Them Fighting...
Mix: Shade Cobain - TGIF Groove Mix #1
TGIF Groove Mix #1 by Shade Cobain on Mixcloud
Video: Nanlib - Stoned Genius (Promo)
Peep the promotional video that Nanlib made for Roc C album “Stoned Genius”, set to released in December 2011.
August 2011
3 posts
Video: Reggie B. - The Celeste →
Reggie B ‘s Official Music video “The Celeste” Produced by Miss Laidlaw & Reggie B Off “The Traveler” Album A Marmo Films Production Get the Album here!!! http://innatesounds.bandcamp.com/album/the-traveler Directed/Shot/ Cut by: Justin Marmorstein
TFW Presents: Shade Cobain - TEARS
Denial. Patience. Regret. The mere thought of these words can break the average man down. However, the man who has focus and a purpose will not fear these words, nor the power behind them. He will instead learn to respect these terms and ultimately obtain…the prize.
TFW Presents: Tears by Shade Cobain. A collection of hard-hitting bass / drum tracks with eclectic samples and smooth...
Scrambled Crates 10 (10 Producers, 1 Sample - My...
Peace! This month I’m doing something different. I’m only posting my top ten favorites, and 4 “honorable mentions.” The track titles are the names of each producer. The first track is the sample I sent to everyone, and the last 4 tracks are my “honorable mentions.” This was a a hell of a lot harder than I had anticipated.
Mega love to ALL who submitted....
July 2011
1 post
Scrambled Crates 9 (25 Producers, 1 Sample)
Peace, folks!
Y’all know the drill. The first joint is the sample I sent out, and the title of each track, is actually the name of each producer.
This is the last free for all. Starting with Scrambled Crates 10, only my top 10 picks will be posted.
If you’d like to participate next month, send an email to ScrambledCrates@gmail.com with “SC10” as the subject.
Love to...
June 2011
1 post
Scrambled Crates 8 (32 Producers, 1 Sample)
The first track is the sample I sent everyone, and the song titles are the names of each producer.
Thanks to A Cage For Scatterbrain, Audio Forensicks, Hayling, Cose MP, D’Enajetic, DJ Tres, Dragga Beats, Dusty Fingertips, HP the Hybrid, Ill Clinton, Jansport J, WhoIsLouis, Jay Macka, Jon Laine, Juels, Juicy The Emissary, Junko, Linus Stubbs, Midficial, Mike Booth, Peace Of Mind, Shade...
May 2011
10 posts
Scrambled Crates 7 (34 Producers, 1 Sample)
Peace to Linus Stubbs, Mr. Rogers, Tone Benjaminz, Peace Of Mind, Mike Faceless, TheSol’ Kidd, Sudan Life, A Cage For ScatterBrain, Shade Cobain, Juels, Po’ Safe Beats, Dragga Beats, Big Malk, Moot Booxle, Relic The Oddity, JBmBeatz, Trebles and Blues, Audio Forensicks, Twelve Original Players, Young Mickey, Midficial, CedLo, Dusty Fingertips, Thesselonious, Raw Xtract, Mike Booth,...
BudaMunk - Smoke Deep EP
<a href=”http://souljugglerz.bandcamp.com/album/smoke-deep” _mce_href=”http://souljugglerz.bandcamp.com/album/smoke-deep”>Smoke Deep by Soul Jugglerz</a>
Twit One - Stepping Stones
Twit One presents “Stepping Stones“ - the first 10“ album in the history of music. It’s got everything an album needs: 16 great tracks, a musical vision and dope artwork. All executed in true Twit fashion. Love it or leave it alone.
<a href=”http://twitone.bandcamp.com/album/stepping-stones”...
Cloud - Hang+Bang
Brooklyn producer Cloud, delivers this gigantic squirt of eargasmic deliciousness. I fucks with this HEAVY! Enjoy!
<a href=”http://cloudinstrumentals.com/album/hang-bang” _mce_href=”http://cloudinstrumentals.com/album/hang-bang”>Hang+Bang by Cloud.</a>
Evil Needle - Cirrostratus
In French producer Evil Needle’s own words: “My latest work “Cirrostratus”, is an LP consisting of 15 smooth ambient instrumentals made all throughout 2010.
In this project I have tried for a variety of styles from evolving compositions to smooth neo soul loops. Most of the music is original but I’ve incorporated some sampling.”
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Sunclef - The Tesser∆ct
If your headphones aren’t on, you better turn this ALL the way up! If your headphones are on, BLOW THOSE MUHFUCKAS!!!
This shit bangs, amazingly! Sunclef is an animal!
<a href=”http://sunclef.bandcamp.com/album/the-tesser-ct” _mce_href=”http://sunclef.bandcamp.com/album/the-tesser-ct”>The Tesser∆ct by Sunclef</a>
fLako - The Mesektet
The Mesektet’, in ancient egyptian mythology, is one of the two solar boats used by the sun god ‘Ra’ to travel through the cycle of night and day and carry the moon across the sky. It is told that he died every dusk, had to fight the dark forces of the underworld and bring light to the dead souls as he passed through – just to be reborn in the morning. Just like the sun god, uprising producer...
Long Arm - STROKE.MUSIC
The STROKE.ARTFAIR is the worlds first art fair with a main focus on all developements concerning the worldwide movement of the so called Urban Art. The fair was planned as a wandering-concept to justice the demands of this international art movement. The STROKE.ARTFAIR took already place twice in Munich (October ’09 and Mai ’10) and once in Berlin (October ’10). The next issue of the fair –...
40 Winks - It's The Trip
Join 40 Winks on a road trip to anywhere. Bring your music player and tell your honey you won’t be home for dinner. It’s the trip, not the destination.
<a href=”http://projectmooncircle.bandcamp.com/album/its-the-trip” _mce_href=”http://projectmooncircle.bandcamp.com/album/its-the-trip”>It’s The Trip by Project: Mooncircle</a>
Video: iNanz - You Ain't Artsier Than Me
Take a sneak peek into the mind of i N a n z. Based on her inspirations… You ain’t artsier than me.
Eternal love and massive respect to my sister. Salute, ma! Enjoy, bitches!!!
Nanlib from Nanlib on Vimeo.
April 2011
26 posts
Beat Tape: TiredEyes - I Used To Be
<a href=”http://tiredeyes77.bandcamp.com/album/i-used-to-be” _mce_href=”http://tiredeyes77.bandcamp.com/album/i-used-to-be”>I Used To Be by TiredEyes</a>
Beat Tape: Estrada Nagrania - Fonoteka 6 (Remixed)
<a href=”http://77cuts.bandcamp.com/album/fonoteka-6-remixed” _mce_href=”http://77cuts.bandcamp.com/album/fonoteka-6-remixed”>Fonoteka 6 (Remixed) by Estrada Nagrania</a>
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Shade Cobain - Them Fighting Words Presents:...
‘Cobainish Theory’ is the third installment in the “Theory” series. This “theory” goes a little bit deeper into the mind of Shade Cobain. With head nod drum tracks and cool grooves, you will get to know his likes, dislikes, imperfections, and most importantly, passions. Enjoy!!!
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Elaquent - The Midnight After
In Elaquent’s own words, “Midnight soul shit. Certain sounds resonate more after dark, than before dark. something about the night skies, the moon, the crickets. jazzy, smooth, vibin type music. As i always say, perfect is boring. Tracks are a bit lo fi and sloppy. but so is life. Take your jacket off, stay for a while. Grab your Rye and Coke. I tried to create an atmosphere that...
Scrambled Crates 6 (20 Producers, 1 Sample)
It’s Scrambled Crates time once again. Y’all know the drill. The first joint is the sample I sent to each of the producers, and the title of each track, is actually each producer’s name.
If you would like to participate in ‘Scrambled Crates 7,’ send an email w/’SC7’ as the subject, to ScrambledCrates@gmail.com.
As always, massive love to each...
Cover art for "Them Fighting Words Presents:...
As always, mega super love to our visual artist & fellow NBSK member iNanz (@Nanlib), for blessing the vision.
Cobainish Theory from Shade Cobain (@shadecobain) is dropping on 4.12. Make sure you cop that freshness.
Peace!
AiS & Liquor 4 Lyrics Present: A Mixed Drink Vol....
AiS & Liquor 4 Lyrics, in part with Fresh Ave and Fresh Baked Goods South, present to you “A Mixed Drink Vol. 1”. Filled with intoxicating instrumentals (mixed drinks) for your consumption, it’s sure to satisfy your inner alcoholism. With a wide array of ingredients ranging from 60s soul, Italian Jazz, Turkish Jazz, and many more, there’s a desired taste for every...
Chuk - Concord (Hadji: The Beat Konstructa)
<a href=”http://chukington.bandcamp.com/album/concord-hadji-the-beat-konstructa” _mce_href=”http://chukington.bandcamp.com/album/concord-hadji-the-beat-konstructa”>Concord (Hadji: The Beat Konstructa) by Chuk</a>
Chilea's - Chilea's Post Card #1 -Brazil-
<a href=”http://chileas.bandcamp.com/album/chileas-post-card-1-brazil” _mce_href=”http://chileas.bandcamp.com/album/chileas-post-card-1-brazil”>Chilea’s Post Card # 1 -Brazil- by Chilea’s</a>
Keno x Rufio - For Those Who Are Still Sleeping
Keno teams up with producer Rufio to create “For Those Who Are Still Sleeping” dedicated for the ones that still sleep on these beautiful tunes. We’ve provided something that will give you the ugh face, makin you groove, and even just chill out and vibe to. Enjoy and tell your friends.
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5p - The Copyleft Shuffle
<a href=”http://fivepee.bandcamp.com/album/the-copyleft-shuffle” _mce_href=”http://fivepee.bandcamp.com/album/the-copyleft-shuffle”>The Copyleft Shuffle by 5p</a>
Brother Spanky - Soul Beauty, Vol. 2: The Love EP
This project is a culmination of love songs Spanky had written over the past several years. They sat in the proverbial vault, since he had nobody to sing them. Then, he got bored and decided to just sing them himself.
<a href=”http://brotherspanky.bandcamp.com/album/soul-beauty-vol-2-the-love-ep”...
The Flowdown - Metamorphosis
A long time in the making, The Flowdown is thrilled to share Metamorphosis with you, and perhaps the closest iPod. It is music for the planet, the stars, and all beings; a small reflection of the universe packaged in the form of joyful bursts of sound. <vibrate nicely>
Check The Flowdown on Facebook
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<a href=”http://theflowdown.bandcamp.com/album/metamorphosis”...
Lefortheuncool x ILLOGIC x ILL Poetic x J Rawls -...
In preparation for the upcoming #OhioTakeOver Tour, vibe out to this new joint. This has been on repeat, since I got the email. YUMM!!!
Download The Passion - Lefortheuncool, ILLOGIC, ILL Poetic and J Rawls
Thadwick Tristen Trevor III & Swan Coltrane -...
Helluvastate is a portmanteau of “Helladope” and “State of the Artist,” two Seattle rap groups. From those, individual rappers Tay Sean and TH have teamed up for ”Adventures in a Helluvastate.”
I don’t post many joints w/lyrics, so when I do, you know it’s dope. Peace to this collective. This selection is crazy fresh. From the beats, to the...
Trailer Limon - Special Dedication: The B-Sides
<a href=”http://trailerlimon.bandcamp.com/album/special-dedication-the-b-sides” _mce_href=”http://trailerlimon.bandcamp.com/album/special-dedication-the-b-sides”>Special Dedication: The B-Sides by Trailer Limon</a>
Gyver HYPMAN - LICK.my.BEATS.
I dig the way the vibes switch up lovely on this joint. Fellow beat snobs, enJoy!
Check Gyver HYPMAN on myspace and PushuP!productions
<a href=”http://pushupproductions.bandcamp.com/album/lick-my-beats” _mce_href=”http://pushupproductions.bandcamp.com/album/lick-my-beats”>LICK. my. BEATS. by !PushuP!productions</a>
Jaetriks - Jaetriks - EP
<a href=”http://jaetriks.bandcamp.com/album/jaetriks-ep” _mce_href=”http://jaetriks.bandcamp.com/album/jaetriks-ep”>JAETRIKS - EP by Jaetriks</a>
Philly-Z - KICK OFF BEATS #1 - JAZZ LIFE
I’m completely loving the vibe of this right here. Let the sunlight in, kick back and chill. Nod in between cooling out.
<a href=”http://philly-z.bandcamp.com/album/kick-off-beats-1-jazz-life” _mce_href=”http://philly-z.bandcamp.com/album/kick-off-beats-1-jazz-life”>KICK OFF BEATS #1 - JAZZ LIFE by Philly-Z</a>
Massive Suits Quartet - Wonderland
Creating sounds with jazz breaks, samples, piano keys, and arrangements science. Massive Suits Quartet shares a cinematographic and electronic vision of jazz and trip hop music, with a touch of romanticism. Wonderland was created just like a short cut movie, with a taste of adventure, in a dream land hosted by an elegant cat, in a short 24h time.
Check on Facebook and Twitter.
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Fathom 9 - The Colorful Grey: Moods of Fathom 9
Check Fathom 9 on Soundcloud, Twitter & Facebook.
<a href=”http://fathom9.bandcamp.com/album/the-colorful-grey-moods-of-fathom-9” _mce_href=”http://fathom9.bandcamp.com/album/the-colorful-grey-moods-of-fathom-9”>The Colorful Grey: Moods of Fathom 9 by Fathom 9/Cronos/Dr. Anon/Brotherhood of Doom</a>
Mr President - Number One
Enjoy this funk flyness from Patchworks aka Mr President aka Mr Day aka Uptown Funk Empire aka Metropolitan Jazz Affair.
Get the LP and/or CD on Amazon and digital on iTunes.
<a href=”http://mrpresidentmusic.bandcamp.com/album/number-one” _mce_href=”http://mrpresidentmusic.bandcamp.com/album/number-one”>Number One by Mr President (AKA Patchworks)</a>
(Revisiting Fresh) Envoy - Enstrumentals
From February of 2010, Envoy of the Happy Unfortunate from Winnipeg, Manitoba releases 11 beats on this mini beat tape
<a href=”http://envoybeats.bandcamp.com/album/enstrumentals” _mce_href=”http://envoybeats.bandcamp.com/album/enstrumentals”>Enstrumentals by Envoy of The Happy Unfortunate</a>
dela - Translation Lost
Translation Lost is about love stories gone wrong. It’s about that very moment in a relationship when two people can’t understand each other anymore. Even though Translation Lost is not to be called a concept album, the theme is indeed omnipresent and defines the mood of the whole record. Another huge inspiration is Louis Malle’s movie Ascenseur Pour L’Echafaud. A...
Jason Parker Quartet - Five Leaves Left: A Tribute...
The Jason Parker Quartet pays tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Nick Drake by recording his entire debut album, Five Leaves Left, in their own inimitable style!
The JPQ is a jazz band from Seattle, WA. Earshot Magazine called them “the next generation of Seattle jazz”. This is their 4th CD.
Joining them on a number of tracks are very special guests Michele Khazak on vocals...
Makoto Presents: Something We Can Do (Compilation...
“Something We Can Do” is a charity compilation album to support victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It features 15 previously unreleased tracks and 100% of the profits from the sales of the album will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross.
More info : www.somethingwecando.org
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March 2011
44 posts
dot.|maTic - It's Yours (EP)
Dotmatic has been extremely busy in the studio cooking up some tasty treats. Reminiscent of his highly acclaimed debut album The City, Dotmatic puts his own twist on hip hop and soulful beats all packed into a 45 vinyl record.
<a href=”http://recordbreakin.bandcamp.com/album/its-yours” _mce_href=”http://recordbreakin.bandcamp.com/album/its-yours”>It’s...
Hot Peas and Butta/Record Breakin' Music - Japan...
Originally released as a promo only CD giveaway in celebration for the Hot Peas and Butta Tokyo party held in Japan back in September 2010 and mix by DJ Skeme Richards using all 7” original vinyl records. Due to the recent events in Japan, Hot Peas and Butta has teamed up with Record Breakin’ Music to re-release this mix in the form of a download that includes the original artwork...
Te'Amir - L.A. Soul
This album takes me on a trip through all of my emotions. From start to end, the delicious vibes are non-stop. Enjoy and cruise.
<a href=”http://teamirs.bandcamp.com/album/l-a-soul” _mce_href=”http://teamirs.bandcamp.com/album/l-a-soul”>L.A. SOUL by Te’Amir</a>