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September 26 2012

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UPCOMING: Chief - Shadows Collision LP (FEELIN MUSIC)

Written By 1 - September 26 2012

 

Due out October 2012, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Dynamic beatmaker Chief is back with “Shadows Collision”, a collection of instrumental tracks showcasing the sound signature he’s known for, and that new record proves once more why Chief is a key player in bridging the gap between hip-hop and electronic.

"Shadows Collision" consists of instrumental tracks recorded over the past year, and musically follows the path set by Chief's much acclaimed album "Drone Beats & Electric Waves" released in early 2011.

Chief is well known for both his solo work and for producing the cream of the cream of both confirmed and upcoming rappers/singers such as Moka Only, Blu, Co$$, John Robinson, Kissey Asplund, Aloe Blacc, Dynas, Les Nubians, Just Brea, Sene, or Abstract Rude to name but a few.

“Shadows Collision” is a versatile album where Chief manages to blend hip-hop and electronic music, taking the best of both worlds and twisting it all into his very own sound. “Shadows Collision” features new instrumental tracks as well as collaborations with Ghostape, Deheb or Flex Fab, and a few goodies available for the first time on vinyl.

Combining sonic subtlety, electric soundscapes, hip-hop beats and soulful sound design into propulsive beat productions, “Shadows Collision” amounts to an album that stands out in a crowded climate.

For fans of: Flying Lotus, Mr Dibiase, Dimlite, Jay Dee,…

Side A

1. Another Brazilian beat 2. Take it in the brain 3. Invazion (with Flex Fab) 4. Check this out feat. Ghostape 5. Skills 6. Stay puft 7. Two Fingers

Side B

1. Technics 2. Strategies 3. Jacky fire 4. Nope 5. Fall 6. Mess around (instrumental) 7. Get out of my kitchen (with Deheb)

The vinyl version comes with a download voucher which includes an extra 8 tracks for free download.

LINKS:

http://www.feelinmusic.ch http://soundcloud.com/chief_beatmaker http://www.facebook.com/Chieffeelinmusic http://twitter.com/chief_beatmaker http://chief-feelinmusic.tumblr.com/ http://feelinmusic.bandcamp.com/

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September 25 2012

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UPCOMING: Ohio Penitentiary 511 Jazz Ensemble - Hard Luck Soul (JAZZMAN)

Written By 1 - September 25 2012

Due out October 2012 on CD & LP, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

If musical accomplishment is anything to go by, the members of the Ohio Penitentiary 511 Jazz Ensemble would immediately be given their pardon. Their privately-pressed LP from 1971 is a legend in obscurity, and a masterclass in what can be achieved in the most trying of circumstances. The 511 Jazz Ensemble was made up entirely of serving prisoners in the Ohio State Penitentiary. It was founded in 1971 to give those prisoners with a musical aptitude an opportunity to be productive and creative. Band leader Reynard Birtha was originally from North Carolina, where he played in a band called 'The Outer Limits' before getting into a scrape with the law and being incarcerated by the local Sheriff's office. During a stint on a Southern style road gang he escaped and ended up in Cincinnati, and through a mutual passion for music he met fellow musician Logan Rollins, nephew of jazz legend Sonny Rollins. They became friends and jammed at local clubs before both ended up in the State penitentiary, for reasons not entirely clear. At the time it was customary for musicians to visit the prison and give concerts, especially during the Christmas period. Reynard remembers renowned musicians such as Art Blakey and Kai Winding giving recitals at the prison. These visits were not only a source of entertainment for the prisoners, but they were also a source of inspiration for musicians like Reynard. He and Logan formed the 511 Jazz Ensemble, incorporating the remnants of the prison Pit Band. Reynard recalls that "the number 511 was the PO box address of the prison, and we would perform in the yard during every holiday, while the prisoners marched around and got their food". Both Reynard and Logan had been to music conservatory and could read, write and arrange music as well as play in any musical key, unlike most of the rest of the band, which gave rise to difficulties in keeping the project going. However, with their enthusiasm and perseverance came success, when the visiting Ohio State University Band were so impressed after jamming with the inmates that they returned to make a record. Funding was put forward by a wealthy club owner and his conglomerates from Columbus, microphones and studio equipment were brought in from the outside and the recordings were made in the auditorium of the prison chapel. Unfortunately, as far as the business side of things was concerned, Reynard admits he was 'green' and didn't receive any payment for his efforts. In fact to this day he has not even seen let alone owned a copy of the LP, the album which contains his sole recorded output, "All I knew what to do was how to read, write and play music." The 'Hard Luck Blues' LP was the band's only recording, and the group disbanded after the release of Logan and Rollins. The music on the album comprises of four long tracks, each allowing the soloists to express themselves without restriction. Free of chains at the time the music is made, the result is a unique, compelling insight into the freedom that jazz can afford, giving a sense of hope and liberty to free and incarcerated men alike. TRACKLISTING 1. Psych City 2. Mantra Dance 3. Counterry Bosa Devan 4. Java Man

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September 25 2012

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Suff Daddy - Suff Sells (MELTING POT MUSIC)

Written By 1 - September 25 2012

Available Here on 2LP, Here on CD

Track List & Soundclips:

01 Intro (Ela Drums Restored) clip
02 P.G.O.B. feat. Miles Bonny clip
03 Feelin Allright clip
04 Drinks clip
05 Jimmy Smith Interlude clip
06 Quicc Beat clip
07 Pattern Select clip
08 Giscar Sob feat. Flat Pocket (Twit One & Lazy Jones) clip
09 Ultimate Interlude clip
10 Dr. Banard clip
11 Bad Night Out clip
12 Stein Im Brett feat. Fleur Earth clip
13 Make It Drip clip
14 Lovin You clip
15 K.C. Vodka clip
16 Dexter Wansel Interlude clip
17 Det2bln feat. Phat Kat & Elzhi clip
18 Quicc Jazz clip
19 Suff Disco clip
20 Take’em To The Kiosk clip
21 Elephant clip
22 Bo Break clip
23 Gimlet feat. Hulk Hodn clip
24 Beate clip
25 Cold Lampin clip
26 Twisted feat. Vertual Vertigo clip
27 Dilemma clip
28 Supersilverhaze clip
29 Flakey clip

Suff Daddy from Berlin is leading the pack of the new wave of German beat producers like Dexter, Brenk Sinatra, Twit One and Flako.

“Suff Sells” is his third album after “Hi-Hat Club Vol.2 – Suff Draft” and “Gin Diaries”. Features by Miles Bonny, Elzhi, Phat Kat, Fleur Earth, Vertual Vertigo, Twit One and Hulk Hodn.

Suff Daddy songs have been used in Adidas commercials and can be heard in the UK cult series “Shameless” and tv programs like the German science magazine “Gallileo”.

Suff Daddy has produced and remixed artists like Gulity Simpson, Phat Kat, Sola Rosa, Flo Mega and Morlockk Dilemma.

On “Suff Sells” he is giving the fans what they want: 29 brand-new Suff Daddy joints in a drunken boom bap style. Fueled by crackling old records, weed and sick micro korg licks. A couple of vocals cuts are thrown into the mix too but it’s all about the beats and the vibe here.

Step into the world of Suff Daddy…

Life can be easy when you are Suff Daddy. You get up late and roll a phat one. You switch on your MacBook and chop some samples. Pour yourself a drink and twist the Micro Korg. Upload the track on the MPM server and let it marinate there for a minute. Miles Bonny, Elzhi or Fleur Earth may add some vocals later on. If it is a tuesday night you pack up your gear and head to Beat Geeks, the producer hang-out in Berlin Kreuzberg that you host. If it is a Friday or Saturday chances are good that you jump on the ICE train and head to Cologne, Hamburg, Vienna or Zürich for a gig. You play Splash Festival, Beat BBQ, Hip-Hop Kemp and the Hi-Hat Club and do tours with Miles Bonny. No matter where you go, people welcome you with free weed and liqour. You hang out with your producer friends Brenk Sinatra, Twit One, Dexter, DJ Day or Hulk Hodn and talk beats, rhymes and life. When your new record is ready, HHV pre-order a 1.000 + copies and produce a free t-shirt. You sign sponsorship deals with the San Diego Padres, Tanqueray, Carhartt and Louis Vuitton…

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September 22 2012

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UPCOMING: V/A - Future Sounds of Buenos Aires (ZZK)

Written By 1 - September 22 2012

Due out very soon on CD & 2LP , to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Kartel is delighted to announce the 5th November release of Future Sounds Of Buenos Aires, a genre-bending, spine-tinglingstatement of intent from our new label partner, ZZK ("Zeezak") Records. Available as a double vinyl or single CD, this is funked-up experimentalism of a hugely satisfying, unmistakably Argentinian hue.

Pioneering Argentinian label ZZK Records release their scene defining compilation ‘Future Sound Of Buenos Aires’ on 5th November. Rural South-American-styles fuse with electronic futurism on this stunning snap shot of the burgeoning experimental electronic scene that has emerged in Buenos Aires over recent years.

The wild 8-bit cumbia bass of Super Guachin and crisp snares of the outlandish Frikstailers sit alongside Tremor’s glitchyand futuristic take on Andean folklore. Other artists that feature include El Remolón, a psychiatrist turned musician, andLa Yegros, partner of fellow ZZK artist King Coya, and the label's first female signing.

Buenos Aires may mean cosmopolitanism, tango and slabs of beef to most people, but this is a city whose cultural life extends way beyond the usual tourist signifiers. It has become the home for a group of musicians linking traditional South American styles with the digital instrumentation and global reach of modern dance artists, to create a raucous, boundary-pushing electronic music– and ZZK Records is at the heart of it all. The rest of the world has already begun to take note with artists such as El Guincho and the Gotan Project calling on ZZK artists to remix their tracks. Not just confined to the studio ZZK and their artists relentless touring schedule has seen them play over 150 shows in 70 different cities as well as shows at some of the more prestigious international festivals. “A wildly inventive collection of Argentine music that's as funky and of-the-moment as any instrumental electronic dance music being made right now.” – LA Times

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September 22 2012

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Ta-Ku - 50 Days For Dilla Vol. 2 LP (HW&W)

Written By 1 - September 22 2012

 

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 Ta-ku wanted to pay tribute to his greatest influence by creating a new beat each day for 50 days straight. There is no doubt that Dilla has left his impression in hip hop forever, but Ta-Ku wanted Dilla’s spirit to stay alive through music. You will find signature Dilla-esque drum swings, melodic transitions, and creative sampling in his tribute to the late J Dilla.

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