Two super talented heads from NY...Erin Barra is ridiculously skilled, I mean from makin' beats live to singing while she's going at it on the boards...and I've posted Kon tracks before...nasty flow and a good stage presence...expect to hear him consistently drop some fire...
Some really exciting news from one of my favorite female artists of all time!!! and that's a strong statement cuz there are sooo many:
Nacional Records is proud to announce the January 31st release of Ana Tijoux’s highly anticipated sophomore album ‘La Bala’, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed, GRAMMY nominated debut‘1977’.
The buzz behind ‘La Bala’ has been building since Tijoux’s debut ‘1977’ bubbled up from an underground sensation into mainstream recognition, with features on the hit TV show ‘Breaking Bad’ and the soundtrack to the EA Sports’ videogame FIFA ‘11. Profiled on MTV Tr3s’ “Descubre & Download” and invited to perform on NPR’s influential “Tiny Desk Concert” series, Ana Tijoux’s “1977” was also featured as the iTunes “Single Of The Week” and was one of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke's favorite tracks, with more than 1 million views on YouTube.
Ana Tijoux made her U.S. debut performing at SXSW in 2010, and has since toured the U.S. and Europe extensively, including stops at New York’s Central Park Summerstage, San Francisco’s Outside Lands and Chicago’s Lollapalooza. During GRAMMY weekend, Ana Tijoux performed ‘1977’ with The Roots as her backing band.
The new album’s lead single “Shock” is political testimony to the massive student protests occurring in Chile and around the world.
“Writing this song, I was inspired by these social movements, writing from my perspective as a mother, musician and citizen. I thought it was important to pay homage to these protesters.”
La Bala features 11 new songs from Ana Tijoux, featuring collaborations with Academy Award winning musician Jorge Drexler, Chilean rap crew Solo Di Medina (formerly La Pozze Latina), and Cuban hip-hop group Los Aldeanos. The album was recorded in Tijoux’s hometown of Santiago Chile, and mixed and mastered in Detroit, Michigan.
For all those who missed the DJset of Gotan Project’s Christoph H. Müller @ Ya Basta Festibal on October 13th in Paris, you can now listen online to a mixtape in which he reconstructs his original mix for you. It contains also a number of special edits / mashups Christoph (« El Suizo ») created especially for the occasion. Enjoy the Pachamama Mix!
01. Mercedes Sosa – Antiguos Duenos de Flechas (CH.M « El Suizo » edit) 02. Chancha Via Circuito – Rio Arriba 03. Bomba Estereo – Agua Salà 04. José Larralde - Quimey Neuquen (Chancha Via Circuito remix) 05. Koxmoz – Konsciencia Ficion 06. Mercedes Sosa – Juana Azurduy (CH.M « El Suizo » edit) 07. Radiokijada –Manoteo en Menor (Tremor remix) 08. Mercedes Sosa – Pampas del Sur (CH.M « El Suizo » edit) 09. Choc Quib Town – El Bombo 10. Juaneco y Su Combo – Mujer Hilandera 11. Unknown Artists – Huayno Matématico (CH.M « El Suizo » edit) 12. Los Jaivas/Quilapayun – Tarka y Ocarina/Chacarilla (CH.M « El Suizo » edit) 13. Gotan Project – La del Ruso (Tremor remix) 14. Galambo – Andakoyo 15. Latinsizer – Libelula (Tremor remix) 16. Atahualpa Yupanqui / E. Lagos – La Vidala del Silencio/La Olvidada (CH.M « El Suizo » edit) 17. Matanza – Temazcal/Puya 18. Cumbia Cosmonauts – Tribal Amazonico 19. Green Pepper Boy – Tropic 808 20. Caceres - Pachamama
01. Liaisons Dangereuses – Etre Assis Ou Danset 02. Bill Nelson – Do you dream in Colour 03. Yellow Magic Orchestra – Focus 04. Neon Indian – Deadbeat Summer (Toro Y Moi remix) 05. Aviador Dro – Amor Industrial 06. ??? 07. David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto – Bamboo Houses 08. Cocteau Twins – Pearly Dewdrops’ Drops 09. DAF – Liebe Auf Den Ersten Blick 10. Flesh – A split Second 11. Com Truise – Hyperlips 12. Lil B – I seen that Light
As I mentioned in a past post Erin Barra is the truth. Happy to see that she's collaborating wit the homie, KON from Corona, Queens...expect this to be a serrrious outcome..
The official music video for the title track from Thievery Corporation's latest album "Culture of Fear" which was released in June 2011. This video features a guest appearance by rapper Mr. Lif (facebook.com/mrlif), the vocalist for the track. Video by Robin Bell (bellvisuals.com).
"Stay Sharp" is the latest video from Rasheed Chappell's critically acclaimed debut album "Future Before Nostalgia" which is produced entirely by the legendary Kenny Dope.
With recent write ups in XXL Magazine (October Issue) & Hip Hop Weekly (Issue 135) along with the support of DJ's the likes of DJ Premier, DJ Eclipse, Tony Touch, Lord Sear and others the music has been well received by fans, blogs & DJ's the world over.
"Stay Sharp" possess a lyrical dexterity & soulful feel that is nostalgic of a time past. Kenny Dope once again provides the perfect canvass for Rasheed's poetic imagery. Ranked by UGHH.com as a "Top Pick" album and called by many "one of the best albums of 2011" the album is here and we hope you enjoy!!
Directed By: Zunbug Turskee
Kay-Dee Records 2011
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Definite fire from the lo-life camp...gotta love real hip hop like this...real 97 shiii, dope lyrics with some def dope features (meyhem, action & gemz)
props to Shaz...still remember meeting Shaz in the train back in my graff days, cool cat...keep bringin that raw, raw...
01. Air Unlimited 02. Long Bill f. Action Bronson 03. Black Chambers 04. Mofongo 05. No Consequence 06. White Owl f. Spit Gemz 07. German Engineering f. Action Bronson 08. Strawberry Crush 09. Skeleton Key 10. In For the Kill 11. The Yard f. Carmen Indira 12. Low Down f. Meyhem Lauren
The First video release off Shaz Illyork's SOUNDCITY/2DOPEBOYZ hosted tape "BEFORE IT ALL HAPPENED" featuring OPPOSITION cohorts Spit Gemz & Starvin B and introducing fourth member and OPPOSITION first lady, Carmen Indhira. Also appears on Spit Gemz' "WELCOME TO HELLZGATE" Produced by Golden Child. Recorded @ Goblin Music Studios by Spent D'nero & mixed @ The Ill Spot by One-Take of Anno Domini. Video shot & directed by Spit Gemz/Shaz Illyork/Rusto Flats & The Opposition for Broken Home Films Edited by Spit Gemz Broken Home Films/SOUNDCITY ENT