October 31, 2009

Album: "The Repeat Factor" by Portformat



Prelisten "Purple Planet" & "Mothership Feat. Dudley Perkíns & Georgia Anne Muldrow"
at http://www.moovmnt.com/

I woke up with a smile this morning. I checked my inbox, and saw Portformats new album. Portformat and I are friends, but to see him working on these great songs and improving his skills as a producer is simply wonderful. One of my favorite tunes off of "The Repeat Factor" is "U Gotta Find" feat. Shuanise. Brother, I wish you much success with this great piece of art!
Shooting to Sirius and beyond, the intense and intergalactic slowmotion grooves of Portformat finally hit space! NASA-compatible Hip Hop Funkadelica is what to expect on Portformat's debut album released into orbit, musically combining space themes of the 70s with the golden moments of 90s R'n'B.
R'n'B shooting stars such as Georgia Anne Muldrow, Shuanise and Suzi Analogue shine on Portformat's beats from his Repeat Factory. Rappers such as Madlib-vocalist Dudley Perkins, Blaktroniks, Obey The Altar Native, Bless1, Gajah and Thesaurus Rex also join the ride. The album was even mixed by Comfort Fit for an extra galactic boom!
Ibrahima M’Bodji (Portformat) about his album:
„The Repeat Factor was created by the idea that everything in life repeats. The great principles behind nature's dualities such as day and night prove that nothing can last but transition. All cycles of life (and music) continuously repeat in a slightly varied forms.“
Turn it up loud, this is The Repeat Factor!

Tracklist:
1. Knock Knock (feat. Bless1) 3.15 min
2. U Gotta Find (feat. Shuanise) 3.13 min
3. Purple Planet 3.24 min
4. Mothership (feat. Dudley Perkins & Georgia Anne Muldrow) 3.30 min
5. Provide Everything (feat. Obey The Altar Native & Denone) 4.30 min
6. Thunder and Lightning 3.35 min
7. Fairy Child (feat. Shuanise) 3.35 min
8. Bionic Arms 3.42 min
9. The Myth (feat. Caits Meissner & Yarrow Lutz) 3.04 min
10. Everything U Change (feat. Obey The Altar Native) 3.36 min
11. 37 Degrees 1.49 min
12. It's On (feat. Blaktroniks) 3.15 min
13. Put Your Love To The Test (feat. Joe Kickass) 3.11 min
14. Life Water (feat. Thesaurus Rex) 3.17 min
15. For The Hungry Cats 3.38 min
16. U$ (feat. Suzi Analogue) 3.44 min
17. So Thankful (feat. Gajah & Olmeca) 3.29 min

Video: Mos Def pays homage to Black Thought | "75 Bars" by The Roots



I love it how Mos Def knows the lyrics to this song. For those who don't know, Black Thought's lyrics & his delivery are unufckable! :P

Music: "The Game Changer" feat Wildchild & Georgia Ann Muldrow by DJ Mitsu The Beats




Great tune! Here are more songs from the great "Word To the Wise" album by Dj Mitsu the Beats.





Sport: "The perfect diet" by Dr. Jonny Bowden



I started to eat fresh foods, fruits & vegetables awhile ago and I'm already feeling the difference. My strength and fitness has increased. I exercise four days a week. When it gets cold outside, I prefer to go to the gym and go swimming (one superb full body workout). I simply eat less carbs and drink a lot of water (3liters a day) and try (:D) to go earlier to bed. It's hard to do that as an artist. My creativity usually starts around 11pm lol

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October 30, 2009

Video: "Things you do" by Slum Village Madlib remix



I love this joint. To me this song is a master piece. You simply can't mess with Slum Village. May Jay Dee & Baatin rest in peace.

[All]
Things you do to me, things you do to me, things you do to me
things you do to me .....

[Jay Dee]
Check this shit out...
I got an eye, for you so why
do I socialize bout (run it back, run it back)
I got an eye, for you so why
do I socialize, don't ask me why
I look in your eyes, and fantisize
Bout you and I, then I wish I
Now I'm the fly shit that you like (run it back)
I'm the FLY shit that you like
And I dispise you and didn't surprise me
we be fly you told me lies
and all this time, you was the sly shit
I dispise, why you be shy?
You look me in the eye, I wonder why
You do the things to me

[All]
Things you do to me (run it back)
Things you do to me
Things you do to me (run it back)
Things you do to me
Things you do to me

[T3]
I knew this girl by the name of Hotpants
I miss those pants, babe you know you accelerate
You made me wait, for a goddam day
I mean the nerve of this chick, giving in so late
But you straight, you straight maybe you shouldn't be so hard
I mean oh my God (run it back) OH MY GOD!
I mean 111 its not a murder-uh
And even if I was I wouldn't murder-ya
Come here girl and give me all your uh
Give me all your uh, Things you do to me

[All]
Things you do to me
Things you do to me
Things you do to me
Things you do to me
Things you do to me

[Baatin]
Whats the probl-im Ach-im? You better come clean
Get you whacked cause you wack
Its like a Kodak (Run it back)
Whats the probl-im Ach-im? You better come clean
Get you whacked cause you wack
Its like a Kodak, what I mean, a photograph
MY MIND, had me runnin for telegraph
FOR YOU, OHHHH, for our conversation we would fuck
On the roof hit a tantrum, say mama hold it back
The stimulator, tantrum master
Visualize the lotus, ladies and women the khakis is in my lingum
Notice the tactic, YOUR MINE (run it back) YOUR MINE
Things you do to me, uh OHHHHHHH

[All]
Things you do to me
Things you do to me
Things you do to me
Things you do to me

Film: "Women are Heroes" by JR

That is a great project I must say!
Also check the website at www.womenareheroes.be

via Fetsum's Fanpage on Facebook

October 29, 2009

Video: "Heartbeat" by Nnka Live in France & "Soulstorm" by Patrice


Great song by Nnka.

True Talent Patrice with "Soulstorm".

Germany stand up!

Video: 50 Cent On the Business Of Fear (BBC)



I'm curious about the book. He's definitely improving his image. This man knows what he does.

Video: "Fly Ass Glasses" by Greg Enemy



The Midwest in the building. Great tune & Video.

Audio: "Work in progress 2" (Ideas) by Mishoo The Drumkit [Instrumental]


 
Work in Progress 2 (Idea) Mishoo The Drumkit 256kBit 44100KHz Stereo02 Mastered1-01  by  Mishoo The Drumkit

I usually never show this to anybody.... well here is Work in Progress 2. Just recorded a melody with my laptop mic. studio not here yet. :) off the top. nothing written. Nonsense :) Next step: songwriting & finding a singer. "sometimes, sometimes, sometimes" lol anyways, enjoy! :)

October 28, 2009

Fashion: Patta x Nike Sportswear 5th Anniversary Air Max 1 Premium & Clarks Originals Weaver



Patta x Nike Sportswear 5th Anniversary Air Max 1 Premium





Clarks Originals Weaver

I love those!

via www.hypebeast.com

Downloads: "Walking Dream" by The Kickdrums



Downloads: "Walking Dream" by The Kickdrums - download

via okayplayer.com

October 26, 2009

Audio: "Work in progress" by Mishoo The Drumkit [Instrumental]



Work in progress (MVAB) by Mishoo The Drumkit 256kBit 44100KHz Stereo by Mishoo The Drumkit

I used the drum pattern from a previous track which I posted awhile ago. I didn't like the sample but I loved the drums. So today, I chose a few chords, flipped them, and came up with the melody. In addition to this, I also changed the drums and added a hihat at the end of the 4/4 sequence. Since I don't have my studio over here yet(only my laptop with cubase and no mic) I chose to record a few words with my laptop mic lol. It Twas fun and I Hope I can finish the song soon.

Video: Ad for Super Timor & for Pax Grain Bleu (1970s) [lol]



Husband to wife: "Why are the clothes still dirty? go back to where you from!" lol
damn, the 70s were wild.

Thanks for sharing Loloo ;)

Video: "Scherben" by Max Herre [New]



Good song & music video. Props also to the director Sekou Neblett.

Video: Interview with Questlove by Hawkeye (Mixery Raw Deluxe)




Much love to my man Hawkeye at Mixery Raw Deluxe for this great interview. Hawkeye
told me that there is a Bob James interview coming soon. More of this great footage please!

via www.mixeryrawdeluxe.de
Follow Hawkeye on Twitter @mixeryrawdeluxe

October 24, 2009

Movie: "Soul Power" + Download link



Download the movie at http://www.moviewatchlist.com/movie-soul_power

Plot : Soul Power is a documentary, directed by Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, about the renowned soul music concert held in 1974 in Kinshasa, Zaire. The concert was organized by noted South African musician South African musician Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine, who is an American record producer and among the performers were famous musicians like James Brown, Bill Withers, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz and B.B. King, etc. The 12-hour long event which was held across three nights was organized in combination with the unforgettable boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman which later came to be known as “The Rumble in the Jungle”. Stewart and Hugh had to convince boxing promoter Don King, for the combination of the two events. The artists, who were amongst the top performers in their fields, were inspired to give lifetime performances not only by the fact that this event marked their return to their African origins, but also by the enthusiastic people of Zaire, who came to watch their performances.

Soul Power movie is Directed By : Jeffrey Levy-Hinte

Starring : Muhammad Ali, James Brown, Celia Cruz, B.B. King, Don King, Miriam Makeba


Thank you for sharing & for the comment Strike! Definitely a "must see"!

Video: "Synthétiseur" by Housse de Racket



Great Video! I really like this one. Don't know about you guys, but I think it's hard to find good music videos nowadays. Unfortunately, many artist prefer to stick to the same old patterns because it's safe to do so.

via www.kanyeuniversecity.com

Sport: A 100% dope! | Damien Walters & Livewire interactive freerunning game




I love it! Damien Walters & Livewire have skills! much respect!

Video: Hip Hop Dishonors (Spoof)



"I get chills with hearing you say that.." :D

Video: Miles "Baby Boogaloo" Brown on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame



Wildchild's son Miles "Baby Boogaloo" Brown on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Wildchild, Madlib and Dj Romes are the founding members of the famous Hip Hop group called the Lootpack.

Thanks for sharing Travis!

October 19, 2009

ARTWORK: "The Release Factor" LP by Portformat (Cover)



Here is the front cover / press picture of Portformat's Forthcoming album titled "The Repeat Factor". Don't sleep my fellow soul junkies. keep checking back for more information.

via @tokyodawn

Song: P.O.A (Piece of Art) ft. LMNO by Lorett Fleur



Big tune by P.O.A (Piece of Art) ft. LMNO by Lorett Fleur. Thanks for sharing Fron2Blaq!

October 16, 2009

Video: Current Music Presents: Embedded with Mos Def in Japan (Must see!)



I so want to go to Asia and especially Japan. Future plans.

Video: "Luv Deluxe" by Cinnamon Chasers



I really like music video. Nice to watch. Thanks for sharing Brian!

NEWS: Interview with RBMA 2010 participant Swede:art


Congrats to my man Joachim aka Swede:art. He was invited to the Red Bull Music Academy 2010(RBMA) which will take place in London next year. Joachim and I made a song together on my last album with (two other very talented artist) Shuanise & Duktus. Read the full interview with Swede:art at 92bpm.com

MySpace: www.myspace.com/hrschwede

October 15, 2009

About: Chords "Things we do for things" Album







This artist got my full support!
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/chordsonline

Video: "U call that love?" by J-Ro (Tha Alkaholiks) feat. Chords



Btw, Sweden based artist Chords is one talented brother. Don't sleep on the Scandinavian scene!
Chords on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/chordsonline

Art: Dead Flies art by Magnus Muhr





Visit Magnus Muhr website for more pictures at http://www.fotosidan.se/member/view.htm?ID=102411

Thanks for sharing Timo!

Video: "Schöne neue Welt" & "Monsta" by Culcha Candela




I represent Germany... Big Ups to Culcha Candela. Great tunes, great video. Keep up the good work!

Video: Interview with Questlove on Mixery Raw Deluxe





Great interview with Questlove and Falk aka Hawkeye(Mixery Raw Deluxe). They speak about Questlove's masters such as Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5 and other records. Other topics are Obama, record companies and new ways of marketing.

via Okayplayer.com

Video: "VH1 Hip Hop Honors | LL Cool J Tribute" Questlove, Black Thought, Eminem & Dj Jazzy Jeff



Good to see Eminem & Black Thought together on stage. DJ Jazzy Jeff stole the show though. Great performance!








via okayplayer.com

Video: Michael Moore on the Sean Hannity Show (Must see!)




Michael Moore did a great job. Thanks for sharing Sam!

Video: "Trippin' at the Disco" by People Under The Stairs



PUTS in the houuuuse!! always been a fan to these westcoast legends.

October 11, 2009

Music: "Lowdown Suite 2" by Moka Only






Moka Only's "Lowdown Suite" is classic to me. I still dig it once in a while to feel the good vibes from this beautiful piece of music. Here is "Lowdown Suite 2" and you can tell Moka did it again! DON'T SLEEP! -- Mishoo

Mixtapes: "Dark Matter" mix by Portformat


Here is my brova PortFormat with his new Mixtape "Dark Matter" mix. Make sure you check his myspace page at: www.myspace.com/portformat ... DON'T SLEEP!

October 9, 2009

Video: "Born to Roll" by Masta Ace



"so catch me if you can, if you can here's a donut.." classic tune. A must have in your car's sound system!

Fun: Wanna sleep better?



Here is the turntable bedding by Diesel!

via yearoftheblacksmith.com

Video: Wonder what Biz Markie does?



Got only love for Biz. Funny as hell though.

October 3, 2009

Video: "Run" by Ghosface feat. Jadakiss & Comp


I love this song. Here is Ghost & Jadakiss performing it live in New York.
Ghostface Perform Jadakiss "Run" and Redman "Toni

October 2, 2009