One album that is receiving serious play time right now is the new Strange Fruit Project. You may or may not be familiar with these cats. The new EP ( M.A.S.K) Making Art Sound Kool was released a few days ago for Free. Originally from Texas, the groups sound is nothing close to what you may think southern hip hop may sound like. The sound is raw, witty and uncommon hip hop.
The “M.A.S.K” EP features production from SFP’s own S1, as well as 9th Wonder, Caleb, and Picnic.
Ever since Terry brought up this idea I’ve been feigning for a listen. This track will kill a dance floor, but I want more Bowie! I’ll reserve judgment until the full project drops Friday.
With the success of ”Viva La Hova” and “Southerngold”… Terry Urban leaks the first single off his new remix album “Lady Stardust” which mashes up pop sensations Lady Gaga and David Bowie. Terry felt a remix project like this needed to be done with such similarities between the two pop icons. The album will be released for free download Friday, November 20th.
Mick Boogie & Terry Urban came to rock U.C. Riverside a few weeks back. Pheo & I showed the fellas around the Inland and helped rock the party. The buffoonery was documented below:
Nothing lasts forever and all things must come to an end. Those two cliches exemplify the truth of this world. In that vain down in San Diego tonight will be the final “Soul Sauce”. All lovers of good music and good times should make it out there and enjoy the “Sauce” one last time before it’s gone.
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Reebok Pump Packer Shoes has commissioned the 5th Platoon’s Vin Roc to produce a special mix for this occasion.
Also on personal note Vin Roc has made this mix as a celebration of one of the NBA’s best loved players from 80’s. The Atlanta Hawks very own Dominique Wilkins aka “The Human Highlight Film”.
I put this mix together to commemorate his career and put together some tracks that were out during his time. Kind of like a soundtrack to his life and times Vin Roc
Now kick your weekend off right with this mix of classic tunes.
I got another great mix by DJ Franchise. This time he lays down some mid 90’s and early 2000 Hip Hop.Not total mainstream nor underground but a perfect mixture of both. The mix includes Nas, Rakim, Notorious BIG, Heltah Sketah & Common.
Japan top Hip Hop producer DJ Honda released his new album H IV back in August and now a new video to go along the single “Let It Out” featuring Rakaa Iriescience from Dilated Peoples and Money Harm from The Product G & B. As evidenced by this top notch joint DJ Honda is an expert when it comes to quality Hip Hop.
Coming out of Chicago and now residing in Tucson Arizona emcee Gregory Daggett aka Savant drops an incredible 8 song EP.Vocally and musically Savant brings back that underground feel of late 90’s Hip Hop updated for the new millennium. I’m definitely feelin this emcee and I’m sure you will too. Take notice wannabe MC’s this is what 2000 hip hop sounds like! And Digital Deejays these mp3’s are 320kbps perfect to include these tunes within your set/mixtape. Now I bring you Savant…
Tracklist:
The Lyricist ThreeMix
Illest You’ve Never Heard (Could)
Concrete Techniques
You Know
Bottom To the Top
‘Til Death Do Us Part
Marry a Memory
Perfect Profession
Who loves that jazzy Hip Hop? I got something for that you’ll sure enjoy all weekend long. Jazzy progressive Hip Hop masters Panacea graciously released an 9 songs free EP on rare remixes,unreleased tunes and album cuts. Raw Poetic’s flow over K Murdock’s production should fulfill all your good music needs this weekend.
Hauntingly soulful is one description that come to mind when listening to Jennings.
“She has this big, gorgeous voice that is full of timbre and character and makes you want to listen over and over again.” Wildy Haskell - Wildy’s World
Influenced by Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos, Mary Jennings has a voice that captures the listener and doesn’t let go. The Nashville singer/songwriter brilliantly mixes piano driven pop with soulful singing and a touch of electronica. This eclectic mix of genres had Cabaret Voltaire’s Chris Watson remark:
“If Moby and Alicia Keys had a child, I believe it would be [her].”
I would say Jennings is what Amy Lee (Evanescence) would sound like if she made a pop album. Haunting beautiful vocals that you can’t get out of head.
Here’s the video for the single “Doorway” from the Jennings 2009 Storybook EP
A local deejay from around my way now residing in the Bay Area DJ Franchise dropped this great mix of radio friendly Hip Hop upon me. I was expecting the worst while listening but damn if Franchise has good ears for music. He selected and mixed all great joints within the mainstream Hip Hop / R&B landscape. Even if you stay away from the FM-dial like I do you will enjoy this mix, it features cuts from Kanye, Wale, Notorious B.I.G., Common & more.
The Strange Fruit Project | M.A.S.K (Download)
