DMZ 6th Bday Bash 2011 – Mala & Coki
DMZ 6th Bday Bash 2011 – Skream & Benga
Monday, 7 March 2011
DMZ 6th Birthday Mixes (Mala & Coki, Skream & Benga)
Living in Aotearoa and having the live stream fuck out on me, I am so stoked with how quickly this got out. Listen to the amazing set from Mala and Coki and the controversial set from Skream & Benga from the DMZ 6th Birthday Celebration.... Gutted for them that they had technical issues, but still, fucken phat amazing set from Mala & Coki.
DMZ 6th Bday Bash 2011 – Mala & Coki
DMZ 6th Bday Bash 2011 – Skream & Benga
DMZ 6th Bday Bash 2011 – Mala & Coki
DMZ 6th Bday Bash 2011 – Skream & Benga
Sunday, 6 March 2011
Friday, 4 March 2011
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Blamstrain - Selected Ambient Dub Works 06
I always seem to feel better when there is music on, but sometimes, all i want is something that is 'ambient' and this Dub Works LP by Blamstrain hits that spot so nicely. Awesome vocals too. Download it here.
BackBeat SoundSystem - One Step Forward
Download 'One Step Forward', the LP from BackBeat SoundSystem here. This (mostly) remix album is a mix of genres and my preferred tracks are 'One Step Forward' and the Acoustic Refix of 'Lovedub'.
Two Syllables Volume Five (Various Artists)
Happy New Year from First Word! To celebrate 2011 they're giving away this fantastic 13 track compilation featuring new and exclusive material from across the label. Label regulars kidkanevil, Homecut, Andy H, Souleance, Herma Puma and Ariya are joined by newcomers Lotek, East Park Reggae Collective, Amenta, Narow P, Red and Jack & Juke, with a few cheeky remixes and bootlegs thrown in for good measure. Download 'Two Syllables Volume Five' here.
In Word - Live is Life
I have been listening to this whilst getting ready for work this morning and it has put me in a good vibe place .... download the awesome 'Live is Life' by In Word here.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Dubmission - Dub for Life (Various Artists)
'Dub Life' is the final release from the 15th birthday series from 'Dubmission, filled with tunes to keep it the vibes righteous. Download it here.
King - Hey
Wow. This track blows me away. It really moved my heart. Listen to the beautiful track 'Hey' by King here.
Gang Colours - No Clear Reason
'No Clear Reason' by Gang Colours really took me for surprise a few times during the first listen to this song, but i like it. Download 'No Clear Reason' by Gang Colours here.
Eric Lau - If You're There
I really dig Eric Lau's beats, his instrumentals are nice and airy, they keep my mind free. Download his 'If You're There' here. Well worth checking out.
DJ Center - In a Song (DJ Spinna Back From The Future Remix)
DJ Spinna is a staple on the radio show I do on kFM and this is a dope remix by DJ Centre. Listen to it here!
Miles Bonny X Ta-Ku - Down To Earth Club Music
I am a huge fan of Miles Bonny, that brother has soul. Thanks to Moovment we can check out 'Miles Bonny X Ta-Ku - Down To Earth Club Music' - download it here.
Four Tet - Pinnacles
When I pressed play on this track, i was bobbing my head away without really realizing. Four Tet's new release 'Pinnacles' is fantastic! I especially love the last minute... Bliss! Listen to it here.
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Ill Poetic Presents Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd 'Requiem for a Dream'
The Story Of Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd's Unreleased Album:
The Wall concert was only performed a handful of times each in four cities: Los Angeles, Uniondale (Long Island), Dortmund, and London (at Earl's Court). The primary 'tour' occurred in 1980, but the band performed eight shows at Dortmund (14–20 February 1981) and five more shows at Earl's Court (13–17 June) for filming, with the intention of integrating the shows into the upcoming movie. The resulting footage was deemed substandard and scrapped; years later, Roger Waters has given conflicted answers on the status of the concert films stating from "trying to locate this footage for historical purposes but was unsuccessful and considers it to be lost forever" to "I have all of the film but am reluctant to release". There are several unofficial videos of the entire live show in circulation and some footage is shown on the Behind the Wall documentary.
During Marvin Gaye’s stay in Belgium, he would frequent across the pond to the UK, specifically as he was on the road himself for “The Heavy Love Affair Tour”. As Gaye found himself an off day in London, he allegedly visited the Pink Floyd concert at Earl’s Court, and was invited to join them on stage for a rendition of “Let’s Get it On” over Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”. A recent piece of audio footage of this performance has been located.
After the chemistry of this impromptu performance, Waters and Gaye discussed the possibility of recording these collaborations for a possible release in what would be considered an early version of what people now would call a mash-up record. In late 1981, before returning back to the States, Marvin Gaye recorded eight renditions of his songs alongside Waters and Pink Floyd’s released material.
Coming off a recent departure from Motown, Gaye, upset with the rush-job of the Motown-released “In Our Lifetime”, felt the need to move onto other label prospects, feeling the creative urge to push into new musical directions.
As Gaye was now a free agent, Harvest Heritage was interested in putting out this collaborative effort with Marvin and Pink Floyd, following their release of Pink Floyd’s “A Collection of Great Dance Songs” but could not clear rights from Motown to use Marvin’s likeness or vocals from his Motown recordings. Reworking an unused Roger Waters album title, the record was named “Requiem For a Dream”. A limited amount of records were pressed up in late 1981, using previously existing pictures in hopes that it would see a release date to no avail.
The live audio footage of this show is believed to have either surfaced from the original bootleg entitled “The Wall Came Tumbling Down” or Waters unreleased The Wall Tour footage, but cannot be confirmed.
For more information on this project, you can visit www.illpoetic.com
Download Ill Poetic Presents Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd 'Requiem for a Dream' here.
The Wall concert was only performed a handful of times each in four cities: Los Angeles, Uniondale (Long Island), Dortmund, and London (at Earl's Court). The primary 'tour' occurred in 1980, but the band performed eight shows at Dortmund (14–20 February 1981) and five more shows at Earl's Court (13–17 June) for filming, with the intention of integrating the shows into the upcoming movie. The resulting footage was deemed substandard and scrapped; years later, Roger Waters has given conflicted answers on the status of the concert films stating from "trying to locate this footage for historical purposes but was unsuccessful and considers it to be lost forever" to "I have all of the film but am reluctant to release". There are several unofficial videos of the entire live show in circulation and some footage is shown on the Behind the Wall documentary.
During Marvin Gaye’s stay in Belgium, he would frequent across the pond to the UK, specifically as he was on the road himself for “The Heavy Love Affair Tour”. As Gaye found himself an off day in London, he allegedly visited the Pink Floyd concert at Earl’s Court, and was invited to join them on stage for a rendition of “Let’s Get it On” over Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”. A recent piece of audio footage of this performance has been located.
After the chemistry of this impromptu performance, Waters and Gaye discussed the possibility of recording these collaborations for a possible release in what would be considered an early version of what people now would call a mash-up record. In late 1981, before returning back to the States, Marvin Gaye recorded eight renditions of his songs alongside Waters and Pink Floyd’s released material.
Coming off a recent departure from Motown, Gaye, upset with the rush-job of the Motown-released “In Our Lifetime”, felt the need to move onto other label prospects, feeling the creative urge to push into new musical directions.
As Gaye was now a free agent, Harvest Heritage was interested in putting out this collaborative effort with Marvin and Pink Floyd, following their release of Pink Floyd’s “A Collection of Great Dance Songs” but could not clear rights from Motown to use Marvin’s likeness or vocals from his Motown recordings. Reworking an unused Roger Waters album title, the record was named “Requiem For a Dream”. A limited amount of records were pressed up in late 1981, using previously existing pictures in hopes that it would see a release date to no avail.
The live audio footage of this show is believed to have either surfaced from the original bootleg entitled “The Wall Came Tumbling Down” or Waters unreleased The Wall Tour footage, but cannot be confirmed.
For more information on this project, you can visit www.illpoetic.com
Download Ill Poetic Presents Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd 'Requiem for a Dream' here.
Apollo Brown - Time Passed Autumn
I really like Apollo Brown and quite often play it on the radio show I do with Skim Milk at kFM. Download the very awesome 'Time Passed Autumn' by Apollo Brown here.
Aruba Red - Burn
Aruba Red gave this demo away to celebrate the Egyptian Revolution, I hope that the rest of the Middle East finds peace and liberation from their current situation. Wikileaks brings truth which will change the world. Download 'Burn' by Aruba Red here.
Knowsum - The Most Awkward
Knowsum has put together a 37 track Beattape filled with tasty wee delights... Download 'The Most Awkward' by Knowsum here.
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