Video: "Karibou Ya Bintou" by Baloji feat. Konono n.1

BALOJI feat. KONONO n1 - KARIBU YA BINTOU from BALOJI on Vimeo.

Here is a great song by Baloji. The video was shot in Kinshasa / DRC. My mom actually studied in Kinshasa. Gotta love the culture.

via Dwelle Dwel

Video: "Now" by Numaads (Robot Kock remix)

Support the Amsterdam based duo named Numaads! sweet rmx by Robot Koch.
MySpace: www.myspace.com/numaads

Audio: "Preview" by AriChicago

Here is one of my best friends, and also a MC I admire with his preview for his upcoming project! AriGinal aka AriChicago in the building! stay tuned!



Check out AriChicago's MySpace page at www.myspace.com/ari6inal

Video: "She was Fly" / "Mastering in Cologne" by Full Crate & Mar

Full Crate & Mar - She Was Fly from Full Crate on Vimeo.

Full Crate & Mar mastering in Cologne from Full Crate on Vimeo.

via cratemag.pl & www.applejbreak.blogspot.com

Video: "Color of my Life" & "Suka Lubov" by Mihey

Alright.. I listened to "Colour of my life" by Mihey and I was grounded for the whole day. Russian artist Mihey who died in 2002. RIP. What a beautiful piece of music. Thank you Mari!

Download: "Taste" by Dok of Slumguillion

Slumgullion is group of young creatives who produce and compose music for almost 6 years. It all started when SirOJ and Kid Nap decided to make music together after making beats and stuff for a couple off years. SirOJ did more hiphop related projects while Kid Nap was doin’ experiments with genres such as electro and techno. Later Dok joint the group and the trinity was born.

Raw ish!

"Taste" by Slumguillion - download

Bonus: Ryan Leslie – Diamond Girl (SirOJ for Slumgullion Music Remix) - download

music to feel good!

via www.cratemag.pl

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

Great song by Nnka.

True Talent Patrice with "Soulstorm".

Germany stand up!

Video: "Scherben" by Max Herre [New]

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

Audio: "so thankful" feat. gajah & olmeca by Portformat

portformat feat. gajah & olmeca - so thankful by tokyodawnrecords

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

New: "Voice Of Reason" EP by Shuanise

Shuanise - Baggage For Sale from UpMyAlley on Vimeo.

Shuanise - Alailoye by upmyalley
I'm blessed to have already worked together with her! We did two songs together for the "Born in The Land of a Thousand Hills" EP. From the first time I heard her songs, I knew that she is special. Can't wait to cop the EP! Congrats and I wish you much success with the release!

Born in Dallas from Nigerian roots but both raised and living in London, Shuanise has been making music for almost all of her life, developing into one of the very few artists who really create a unique atmosphere and an own vibe within her music, sounding like nothing you have heard before. As far as musical influences go she cites Zap Mama, Fela Kuti, Dilla or Sun Ra amongst others and we are pretty sure it`s not a long time from now that Shuanise herself and her music will be called influential.

Shuanise about music:
"Music has been my biggest healer throughout my life and by doing music now it’s even more of a release for me. But it’s not all about me, it’s about lessons and becoming that better person. I think music has been that healer for everyone at some point. It gives to all of us a chance to progress. I am able to live more because of it."

Not much to add from our end, just have a listen to who we see as one of the freshest, most soulful singers around and make up your own mind. You won`t be disappointed.

Links: www.myspace.com/shuanise
www.upmyalley.net

Via moovmnt.com

Video: Max Herre "Blick nach vorn"

Great Song and video by one of my favorite artists Max Herre.

Video: Jiggy Dje "Ik Heb Je" feat Pete Philly | Pete Philly & Perquisite "Grateful"

You know I represent Europe and want you to get to know "our" scene. Jiggy Dje and Pete Philly are from the Netherlands. I've seen Pete Philly & Perquisite perform with De La Soul in Stuttgart awhile ago and was very impressed of their live show. Good Music!

(via www.lijn5.com)

Video: "Ein geschenkter Tag" + Interview with Max Herre

Let me introduce you to artist/MC/producer Max Herre in case you haven't heard of him. Herre is also a member of Freundeskreis, a legendary German Hip Hop group.

Freundeskreis - FK10
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Video: "Hey Mr. Nazi" by Blumio

"Hey Mr. Nazi" by Blumio. Great song by a German rapper in which he talks about Neo Nazis. In the refrain he sings that every "Neo Nazi is very welcome to join his party where they can meet his friends who are from all over the world and get to know his culture".

Thank you Tschela for sharing!

Video: German Soul Music | Larissa Sirah, Miki & Ono

German Soul music with songstress Larissa Sirah and MC Miki who perform "Tue es mit liebe" in the first video! Then see how MC Miki plays violin in the second video where they covered "ready or not" with Ono from Walking Large! My man Jewelz who I work together for "the Sagitarians" project sent this one over. I really like the German song!

J-Ramm / Kolon Productions / Nutsons / Clark F "PRODUCED IN NORWAY"

Artist and good friend of mine, Dutchmassive, wrote about the "Produced in Norway" (Plastic Strip) series in his blog, The Hobbyshop Hero, today. The release showcases different up and coming artists from the Norwegian music/hip hop scene.

For the first release, J-Ramm, Kolon Productions, Nutsons and Clark F were chosen and present a bunch of great productions featuring Frank N Dank, Illa J, Leaf Erikson, Baatin, Shawn Jackson just to mention a few.

LISTEN to the official snippets!


Plastic Strip press release:

This is the first release in the Produced in Norway series on Plastic Strip Press, a new series showcasing talent from the Norwegian music scene on quality vinyl and digipack CD format.
This release features four up and coming producers from the Norwegian hip-hop scene J-Ramm (Jørgen Ramm), Kolon Productions (Intact & FLG/Erik Norderval og Joakim Martinussen), Nutsons (Erlend & Haakon Mjømen Knudsen) & Clark F (Marius Haugan) that have all been active on the scene in Norway as producers, DJ`s or MCs the last ten years.
They have in common (with Nutsons as an exception) that they are part of a new generation of Norwegian beat producers that has grown up on the music of Jay Dee & Madlib and the sound from Detroit and Los Angeles - compared to the earlier beat makers in Norway, more influenced by New York producers like DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Large Professor.
Many of the producers have worked tightly with foreign artists, either living abroad or hooking up through MySpace and this album showcases some of the collaborations with American, Swedish and English names such as Frank N Dank, Baatin (of Slum Village) Shawn Jackson, Leaf Ericson Johnny 5, Organism 12 Niamh Mc Cartney and Illa J.
Also some of the best Norwegian rap acts are featured such as Loys Doy, Onkl P & Jaa9, Budbringer, Follo Pluss, RSP, Freakshow and Toby Tones.

Release 15.06.09
Digipack CD // Gatefold 2 LP