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Monthly Archives: August 2009
The Clonius’ “Between the Dots”
Austrian producer the Clonius is the latest contender in the glitch/bass/”wonky hip hop” sweepstakes. His debut, Between the Dots, comes on the heels of this summer’s solid Adroit Adventures EP. Ubiquity Records will release it on October 13. Guests include … Continue reading
Hudson Mohawke’s “Butter”
Warp Records has scheduled Hudson Mohawke’s debut album, Butter, for release on October 13 (October 12 in the UK). Dam-Funk makes an appearance, as do Nadsroic (from HudMo’s LuckyMe camp) and Olivier Daysoul. You can download a teaser MP3, “Rising … Continue reading
Mary Anne Hobbs’ “Wild Angels”
UK DJ, radio host and tastemaker Mary Anne Hobbs has a new compilation, Wild Angels, that venerated UK label Planet Mu will release on September 8. And unlike past comps like 2008′s Evangeline, you won’t have to worry about import … Continue reading
N.A.S.A. spot dates
Production duo N.A.S.A. is still pushing their album, The Sound of Apollo. Dates below. N.A.S.A. (North America/South America), the global music collaboration whose debut album The Spirit of Apollo was released on Anti- earlier this year, will be touring the … Continue reading
Found: Trailer for Brother Ali’s “Us”
From Brother Ali’s Us, out September 22 via Rhymesayers.
Found: Slum Village’s “Actin’ Rich”
Color us amused and sad. Via Rappersiknow.com.
Found: Slum Village tribute t-shirt
Spotted via Nahright.com.
Soul Assassins, “World We’re In”
Here’s an unusual one: Director Shan Baidwan’s video for “World We’re In” builds on the politically charged lyrics from emcee Cynic,depicting a dream-like scenareo where youth are manipulated like puppets by the man with the microphone. Cynic on the mike, … Continue reading
Trailer for Crown City Rockers’ “The Day After Tomorrow”
For all you cineastes. More on this project shortly.
Brother Ali’s “Us”
Brother Ali’s fourth album, Us, drops September 22 on Rhymesayers. As usual, ANT handles the production, while Joell Ortiz, Freeway, Chuck D. and Stokley Williams from Mint Condition make guest appearances. Here’s the press info: Brother Ali’s last album, the … Continue reading
Found: Mayer Hawthorne’s “Maybe So, Maybe No”
New video from Mayer Hawthorne’s forthcoming A Strange Arrangement. Plug One is not dead!
DJ Spooky’s “Secret Song”
Paul D. Miller, best known as DJ Spooky, is about to release his first full-length solo album in nearly a decade. But he’s been far from idle. In the new millennium, he’s issued conceptual mix CDs (from Modern Mantra to … Continue reading
Qwel & Maker’s “So Be It”
On September 1, Chicago rap vet Qwel and producer Maker will complete their “four seasons” trilogy with So Be It. It (and the crazy album cover) arrives via Galapagos4. Check the press info for a musical description: Qwel & Maker … Continue reading
Blue Scholars sign with Duck Down, prep EP
Seattle duo Blue Scholars has signed a deal with Duck Down. In recent years they’ve issued material on Rawkus and Hyena Records; hopefully Duck Down will provide a lasting home for them. (No word on where their Massline brethren, Gabriel … Continue reading
Wanted: Theme Designer
So, as you may have noticed, I have switched the WordPress theme back to the old “Mandigo” design. As much as I liked the “Evidens” design, I had trouble with its three-column structure. Apparently, many site visitors didn’t like it, … Continue reading
Mos Def tours for “The Ecstatic”
Mos Def is currently on tour behind his new album, The Ecstatic. Jay Electronica, who has an album dropping via Decon Records this fall, is lending support. Erykah Badu and Mos’ old crew Medina Green appear on select dates.
The Wrap Up: Two week bender
Old news is good news: Speech Debelle’s debut album earns UK Mercury Music Prize nomination (billboard.com) DJ Shiftee wins DMC US DJ finals (amoeba.com) Jay-Z replaces Beastie Boys at All Points West, marking first U.S. festival appearance (rollingstone.com) Blue Sky … Continue reading
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Slum Village co-founder Baatin passes away
It seems like Slum Village, one of the most influential rap groups of the past decade, is marked by tragedy. Titus “Baatin” Glover passed away on Saturday, August 1 from mysterious causes. He was 35 years old. (A medical autopsy … Continue reading
Hardcore Gentlemen’s “Hardcore Gentlemen”
Tanya Morgan made a video for their hilarious parody “Hardcore Gentlemen.” It’s directed by Ilyas. Check below for Hardcore Gentlemen’s slightly overdone “press bio.” Question: How can they have only one self-titled single AND a gold album and follow-up single?
