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November 09 2013

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Julien Dyne - December (WONDERFUL NOISE)

Written By 1 - November 09 2013

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Following on from the impact of 2011’s sophomore album ‘Glimpse‘, we’re proud to announce the release of Julien Dyne’s third full length album ‘December’. Stylistically a continuation of the futuristic elements hinted at on ‘Glimpse’ blended with the stilted pulsing rhythms of Dyne’s first LP ‘Pins and Digits‘ ‘December’ offers studies in shimmering melodies, woozy beds of rich harmonic sound, sturdy percussive backdrops, combined with RnB stabs and dense vocal harmonies.

Featuring the vocal talents of Parks, Mara T.K (Electric Wire Hustle), She’s So Rad and Dalziel (of Dear Time’s Waste) this record contains elements of soul and left field vocals against a backdrop of futuristic hiphop inspired beats.

Picked up by Japanese boutique label Wonderful Noise and UK heavy weights BBE, 2009’s ‘Pins & Digits’ received worldwide exposure from global tastemakers Gilles Peterson and Benji B reaching both their top 100 lists for that year. Glimpse raised the bar higher again, moving further into electronic forays and deeper into hazy beatscapes.  

‘December’ further solidifies Dyne’s vision and stature within the world of Beat Based Electronic Music. 

BIO: Julien Dyne (b. Montreal /Canada) is a multi talented drummer, producer, Dj and visual Artist, best known for his solo output on BBE records and Wonderful Noise (Japan), he also performs and records with Ladi 6 and Opossum plus has recorded with Opensouls , Fat Freddys Drop, @peace, Sola Rosa , Eru Dangerspiel, Christoph El Truento, James Duncan , She’s So Rad and many other top New Zealand acts. 

Julien attended the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy in Rome 2004, receiving private Drum tuition from session master Bernard Purdie and learning valuable production tips from many other renowned guest lecturers. 

He was invited back to work with the Mizell Brothers (Jackson 5 / Donald Byrd), Theo Parrish (Sound Signature), Steve Spacek (J Dilla / Space Invadas), Mark Pritchard ( Harmonic 313), Om’mas Keith (Sa-Ra / Erykah Badu), Andreya Triana (Flying Lotus/ Bonobo) and others as part of the ‘A Class Of Its Own ‘ recording sessions in Cologne, Germany, 2007.

Julien’s debut solo full length album ‘Pins and Digits’ received air time and high praise from Gilles Peterson and Benji B, featuring on both Dj’s top 100 lists of 2009. His second full length album ‘Glimpse ‘ was released in 2011 / 2012 on BBE records worldwide and Wonderful noise records Japan (via Rhythmethod New Zealand). Julien has toured extensively performing through out New Zealand /Australia, Europe / UK and has recently finished a 9 date solo tour of Japan.

Julien is also an accomplished visual artist, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Auckland 2002 , his work has been exhibited through out New Zealand and has featured in publications such as Art New Zealand , Art News and in the Book , ‘Seen This Century’, 100 Contemporary New Zealand Artists a collectors Guide, By Warwick Brown.

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October 05 2013

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Ta-Ku - Dowhatyoulove LP (JAKARTA)

Written By 1 - October 05 2013

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Australia might not be the first country one would think of when looking for authentic and classic hip-hop sounds but Producer Ta-Ku definitely proofs us wrong. Not only in his Home country Australia but all around the globe Ta-Ku's mix of smooth boom-bap and future sound create an authentic and well received vibe. The former student of Red Bull Music Academy has been dropping numerous Records and has received positive feedback from day one. Currently more then 25.000 ppl follow him on facebook, nearly 50.000 on soundcloud. Several well known Producers such as Gas Lamp Killer, Salva and Baauer, just to name a few, co-signed the Beatmaker out of Perth, he just did his first Boiler Room session, but it seems like all the positive feedback he has received so far only makes his strive for perfection grow. Influenced by names like J.Dilla and Dwele, Ta-Ku's sound remains original and displays his love for real hip-hop however what makes this cat special is his variety. Ta-Ku doesnt only understand to create the spirit of golden era hiphop but also makes you vibe to his own interpretation of Popstars such as Justin Timberlake for instance. His talent and skills allow him to operate in nearly every genre and he still manages it to create an authentic sound that everyone can relate to. This rare combination creates the impression that we have yet to see the full force of Ta-Ku's musical craft. Limited Edition, first 200 copies on coloured vinyl. Also be on the lookout for Ta-ku's "LOVEWHATYOUDO" EP with Blu spitting verses over a beat from this album as well as some exclusives.
01 Ta-Ku Intro (Searching)   clip
02 Ta-Ku Where   clip
03 Ta-Ku Make You Wanna   clip
04 Ta-Ku Keys Go Harder   clip
05 Ta-Ku Blow Up   clip
06 Ta-Ku June 30th (D.I.L.L.A.)   clip
07 Ta-Ku Boom   clip
08 Ta-Ku Color Her Sunshine   clip
09 Ta-Ku Someone Else   clip
10 Ta-Ku Supposed To Do   clip
11 Ta-Ku Chop   clip
12 Ta-Ku Masaya   clip
13 Ta-Ku Meet You There   clip
14 Ta-Ku Red Altert   clip
15 Ta-Ku See Me Through   clip
16 Ta-Ku Static   clip
17 Ta-Ku Steady Goes   clip
18 Ta-Ku Sylvia   clip

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October 01 2013

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DJ Mitsu The Beats - Beat Installments Vol.2 2LP (JAZZY SPORT)

Written By 1 - October 01 2013

CS487553-01A-BIG-219x219 (1) Jazzy Sport label proudly present the long awaited 2nd album from DJ Mitsu the Beats’ project “Beats Installments” as “Beat Installments Vol.2″.  

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Track List – click for soundclips: SIDE A A1.New Connection A2.Down To Business A3. Take it Back SIDE B B1.Let Go B2.Philly B3.If you build it SIDE C C1.No Games C2.First Class C3.Attention SIDE D D1.Front Row D2.Wave D3.Nothing Lost One year after “Beats Installments” Mitsu the Beats drops the 2nd chapter of his instrumental music project, “Beats Installments Vol.2″. Here Mitsu the Beats delivers another 12 tracks of high quality instrumental music.  This time featuring a fantastic collaboration with fame Cro-Magnon’s keyboard player Takumi Kaneko . “Down To Business” starts with raw beats and it goes to mellow and groovy jazz funk sounds. “New Connection” shows us new phase of cosmic fusion funk sounds on the laid back beats. “Let Go” would be big for not only for hip hop heads but also for fans of jazz funk and dance music sound. “Take it Back” shows mellow and warm hip hop mood. “No Games” kicks with percussive beats and take it into funky sound way.  ”Philly” brings the combination sound of solid beats and atmospheric sounds. “First Class” is the straight ahead Mitsu the Beats ‘s jazzy approach of hip hop groove. “If You Build It” is a warm mellow number with rhythmic rimshot groove.  ”Front Raw” starting with beautiful piano and adding silky jazz sound.  ”Attention” is a heart warming mellow number. “Wave” features a fantastic fender rhodes sounds on the laid back beats and warm groove. “Nothing Lost” features moody sounds with the combination of piano and strings chords.

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September 23 2013

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Dexter - The Trip LP+MP3 (MELTING POT MUSIC)

Written By 1 - September 23 2013

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Tune in, turn on, drop out! "The Trip" is Dexter's long-awaited follow-up to his seminal "Jazz Files" album. The German gold & platinum producer (Casper , Cro) and Hi-Hat Club member is letting his hair down by turning the late 60ties psychedlic rock sound into hip-hop. "The Trip" is all about free love, LSD, hash, fuzz guitars, tablas and revolution and at the same time probably one of the most free-thinking hip-hop albums of 2013. Dexter's music has been in its own cloud for a while now, but none of his previous records have been as far-out as "The Trip". With a concept similar the "The Jazz Files" Dexter is telling his personal psych story, one that been triggered by his diggin habits. "I like nearly every music from the late 60ties", he says, "My whole musical spectrum has been shaped by this era. It was a time when everything was in progress - art, film, music, society. And I wanted to bring this vibe across on this album." Artwork comes from Robert (photos) and Gizem Winter (illustrations). The first single from "The Trip" will be "Pictures" and featurew Berlin singer Josa Peit on vocals.

  Track   Title   Clip  
  01   Once Again Back (Tune In)   clip  
  02   San Francisco H (feat. DJ Adlib)   clip  
  03   Walk With Us   clip  
  04   Psychedelic Club Scene   clip  
  05   Witch / Room   clip  
  06   Rainbow Fight   clip  
  07   Teenage Mother   clip  
  08   Cupcakes   clip  
  09   With Ease   clip  
  10   Hippie Revolt (Turn On)   clip  
  11   You & I   clip  
  12   Roll It, Light It, Suck It   clip  
  13   Dexy Lovecraft   clip  
  14   Clouds Of Zero   clip  
  15   Acido (Heavyyy)   clip  
  16   Never Knew   clip  
  17   Pictures (feat. Josa Peit)   clip  
  18   Summerdays (Drop Out)   clip  
 

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September 20 2013

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Nightmares On Wax - Feelin' Good (WARP)

Written By 1 - September 20 2013

 

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The new album from Nightmares on Wax, Warp Records' longest serving artist, 'Feelin' Good', is about just that, embracing positivity and natural beauty, drawing on funk, soul and reggae references. Sonically rich with orchestration and strings created in Berlin by Jazzanova arranger Sebastian Studnitzky, keyboards by long-term collaborator Robin Taylor-Firth, drums by virtuoso German jazz percussionist Wolfgang Haffner and bass from Paul Powell, percussion from Shovell - The Drum Warrior and vocals from Mozez of Zero 7 fame, this is NOW’s most musically opulent work yet.  Nightmares on Wax is an institution, albeit a delightfully different one. Best known in Europe for his ground-breaking ‘90s albums ‘Smokers Delight’ and ‘Carboot Soul’ and in America the cinematic lo-funk of 2006’s ‘In A Space Outta Sound’, George’s recording career and his contemporary Balearic vision, filter into the contagious, genial bounce of his seventh studio outing. A major influence on his forthcoming album and live show is George’s own club night Wax Da Jam, hosted at Ibiza’s oldest club Las Dalias. Here he soundtracks a night of groove, experimentation, percussion and improvisation, alongside guests such as DJ Shadow and Roots Manuva. It’s all about ‘Feelin’ Good’... “It’s been pivotal to my music making,” he says, “and also made me think about the new concept of my live show. I’ve done the full band thing and the sound system thing and now I really want to marry the two and to do so with a real live percussive edge.”

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