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“Afro Samurai: Resurrection”
On January 27, the RZA’s newly-formed Wu Music Group heralds the return of Adult Swim fave Afro Samurai with a new soundtrack. Afro Samurai: Resurrection features appearances from Sly Stone (yes, from Sly & the Family Stone), Rah Digga, Shavo … Continue reading
Aceyalone preps “The Lonely Ones”
Aceyalone is preparing to release a new project, Aceyalone & The Lonely Ones, on Decon Records. The album was tentatively slated for last November, but has since been pushed back to February 10. (February 25 update: The release date is … Continue reading
Short Cuts: DJ Design, “Jetlag”
DJ Design Jetlag Look Records Keith “DJ Design” Griego’s Jetlag closes a circle first opened in the late 90s. Back then, as a player in Stones Throw’s formative San Francisco days, he produced tracks for that label (including rough rhymer … Continue reading
Free The Robots signs with Alpha Pup
Southern California beatmaker Chris Alfaro, a.k.a. Free the Robots, has signed a deal with Alpha Pup Records for a debut full-length in 2009. Free the Robots has already drawn notice in tastemaker circles, including an appearance at an OBEY GIANT … Continue reading
Tour dates for Evidence
Yesterday, Evidence kicked off a monthlong series of spot dates in support of his new EP, The Layover. He’ll mostly stick to Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado on this run.
The Wrap Up: RIP Party Arty
This week’s hip-hop news, both relevant and irrelevant: Grammy crap: Nominations for Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, M.I.A., Nas, et cetera (grammy.com) Kid Cudi claims new video of his “Day N’ Nite (Crookers Remix)” was posted without his … Continue reading
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Short Cuts: Mark Farina’s “Mushroom Jazz 6″
Mark Farina Mushroom Jazz 6 Om Records In 1992, at the height of the acid jazz movement, Mark Farina organized the Mushroom Jazz parties in San Francisco. Years later, he began his Mushroom Jazz mix series for Om Records, memorializing … Continue reading
DJ Signify builds “Of Cities”
On January 13, DJ Signify will drop a new album, Of Cities, on Bully Records. A veteran of Mr. Dibbs’ 1200 Hobos crew, Signify brings Aesop Rock to the party this time. As usual, a lovely press release snippet: Signify’s … Continue reading
Hudson Mohawke on deck for January
Scottish producer Hudson Mohawke has a new EP coming out January 19 on Warp Records titled Polyfolk Dance. It prefaces a full-length debut scheduled for later in the year. Though friends with the celebrated Flying Lotus, Mohawke’s steez is slightly … Continue reading
Evil Nine make “They Live” with El-P, Beans
On their new album They Live, Bristol, UK breakbeat/electro duo Evil Nine continues a trend of electronic dudes collaborating with rappers. Set for release via Marine Parade, They Live features contributions from the mighty El-P, Beans from newly reformed Antipop … Continue reading
Stones Throw expands for 2009
Next year, Stones Throw promises to offer its most exciting slate of artists since 2006. Like that groundbreaking season, which brought classic recordings from Oh No, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Aloe Blacc and the late J Dilla, 2009 will find the … Continue reading
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Tour dates for Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan has embarked on a two-month tour. As usual, a bit of drama surrounds the group: Method Man will not be performing on some of the dates, as he’s currently on a tour with Redman. It’s unclear if Meth … Continue reading
