My man Detonate gave me a shout recently and clued me into his latest production work, with King Sterlz. Even though this track goes beyond the normal boundaries of what gets posted up here, I will always support Nate– who introduced me to Ishkur’s Guide to Electronic Music many, many years back, and with whom […]
Dilla remains at the core of my musical heart and soul. I’ve gone on about how much I respect and revere the work of James “Dilla” Yancey, so I don’t need to repeat anything other than my ongoing amazement at the cross-genre inspiration that Dilla’s work has achieved, with this incredible Jazzy take by Robert […]
Summertime has arrived. I am offloading and unlocking the past two years of focused study and learning, taking everything in with a fresh outlook. Looking for a place to practice this new chapter in my design work and really establish the basis of my contribution to the professional field. It’s a tremendous feeling. It’s been […]
Today, it is the birthday of a figure who is held in high regard around these parts. His name is James Yancey, aka Jay Dee aka J Dilla. Going on about how I think he’s the greatest hip hop producer of all time is not the goal today. Instead, I’ve selected a few choice cuts […]
As the winter freeze sets in (at least on our side of the hemisphere), we sometimes need tunes to heat up or cool down our minds, bodies, and souls. One of the few things I really enjoy about winter is the special effect that certain tunes can have on me as I’m walking in the […]
One of the things I enjoy most about the design work I’ve been doing in the music industry over the past couple years is seeing people I’ve been fortunate enough to meet, work with, and even befriend, as they release their music to the delight of listeners. The fanfare and positive regard you can see […]
Today, I have some alt hip hop beats to bump as you creep down the block. It’s tough not to get started on a rant about the current state of commercial hip hop, or that of the engorged underground, which itself seems to be a driving source of lyrical material, so I’ll just get to […]
Today I have a couple tracks that are so hot out the oven, both were released no less than 24 hours ago as of the writing of this post. Some two-step infused with solar energy, and plenty of earth-shaking bass to keep your subs content. Charles Trees – The Dream – The Dream EP My […]
I have been thinking recently about musicians of the decade, with features like the Ghostly 110 list, and countless best-of posts across music blogs, the conversation is definitely taking place. Many musicians, producers, and bands have made indelible marks on music history, but from what I’ve seen, few have captivated more creatives (ie. designers, other […]
Here are some tracks to narrate your ultra late nights, after all the ambient lounge music has taken its course, and everyone is on the floor in a sexed-out substance-induced coma looking like a Fiona Apple or Deftones music video. I might add that it’s all emanating from the eminent mecca of culture right now, […]
Music and Music Videos Alex on Mar 19 2009
