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Tuesday 28 July 2009

Vans of the day 24!






With Jason Jesse at the design helm for this fall/winter Vans Syndicate collection, the skater, gearhead and artist among other trades puts together this SK8-HI model. Featuring an all-leather upper, the usual markings brought on by the stripes are exchanged in favor of a deconstructed stitching method. The back heel also makes room for a deep notch. With the black version seen here, a brown one should also be releasing alongside this style. Available now at Gettry.

AND SOME MORE REVIEWS!!!!!

Just got this new track from DJ/Producer Last Japan. Hailing from London, Last Japan has recruited producer Crispin J Glover and female MC Kay Young to produce a stellar beat. This guy has serious credit too. He has done remixes for some of the top artists in the electro scene such as LaidBack Luke, Diplo, Mumdance, Brodinski, Crystal Fighters, on the labels Kitsune, Southern Fried, and Warner Bros.-- a very impressive list indeed. Now to the songThe break-beat style track is huge. The drums are large and full and the bassline drips in electro goodness for all of the 4+ minute song. Also Miss Kay Young has a great tone to her voice. Similar to Lady Soverign, this girl can spit some dope rhymes that sound great. My favorite part though is the hook/chorus -- in this regard Last Japan has nailed it. Although all she says is "tonight the DJ saved my life," the way she says it along with the beat is so catchy that I find myself repeating it at odd times of the dayDef pick this one up and spin it the next time your out -- People will dance I promise
enjoY!
Click on the link below to have a listen!

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Dirty, rubbery basslines and devastator synths ring in and out of every crevasse in this track, a new joint called "DJ Saved My Life" from Last Japan featuring the immense vocals from young ruffian/upstart electro R&B MC/skateboarder Kay Young (above). Jumping out of the gate like a bullet train riding on vibes of club bangers and monster tracks from yore, Young's grime house raps are consistent, intense and showcase a young talent who's already at the fore of her game backed by the sort of anthemic arrangements that guarantee a fueled-up and filled dancefloor and sweat galore. The production work--helped out by Crispin J Glover from One Little Indian--is destined for the arenas and clubs of the world, so download it, share it and give it to your imminent superstar DJs.

Click on the link below to have a little listen!
http://www.thecultureofme.com/culture/2009/07/world-premiere-last-japan-feat-kay-young-dj-saved-my-life.html

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Kay Young is apparently an egalitarian type of UK MC, since she dedicates Last Japan’s throbbing laser-gun of a 21st Century club track to both “the ravers” and “the poseurs.” But how does one pose at raving? Seems like one of those “she’s a little pregnant” scenarios, but then what do we know, since we have never posed at raving in our lives, ever—it’s always full-bore raving, 24-7, dancefloor or no, forevermore, no fronting. Which is why we can appreciate the immediacy of the fact that the DJ saved Kay’s life “tonight,” right? Also, she skateboards and just released a mixtape.
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Look out for a review on Last Japan v Crispin J Glover ft. Kay Young – Dj Saved My Life on NOISE PORN

Last Japan has been a busy boy this month, having just finished a remix of ‘Hey’ for Laidback Luke and Diplo, hes back with a great track ‘Dj Saved My Life’ featuring up and coming London Hip Hop artist Kay Young. This track is nuts! This is a real testament to the production skills of Last Japan and once again i must tip my hat off to him. I Love the cut up vocals at the start of the tune which eventually explode into a torrent of cutting synths and sick lyrics. Normally I would say that I am not a fan of vocal electro but this really works, Kay Young’s vocals really add to the energy of this song and helps take this song to the next level. Kay gives off a real Lady Sovereign vibe; however she has some serious song writing talent(check her MySpace for more of her own work).
Little to say this track has restored my faith in vocal electro!
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Friday 24 July 2009

Mike Blabac Opening Pictures 22.07.09














I love this picture

Picture taken from the Kaleidoscope Festival 2009


Kay Young
Photographer: Gordy Pix
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Something to bump at the weekend!



This mixtape is dope! Seriously, this is my new favorite tape. Everyone loves a nice 90’s era hip hop mix, but there aren’t many 90’s era hip hop mixes dedicated strictly to the best remixes of that time. Remixes from Dj Premier, Buckwild, Q-Tip, Eric Sermon, Jay Dee and more. Great stuff right here.
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Red “I Should Tell Ya Momma On You”

IF YOU GO BACK A COUPLE POSTS, YOU WILL SEE THIS BLOG ON THIS HOMELESS BEATBOXER. CHECK HIM OUT IN THE STUDIO AND HEAR THE COMPLETED TRACK.



ALSO CHECK OUT DAM FUNK'S REMIX BELOW (HE DROPS IT AT A GARDEN PARTY)




Wax Poetics Issue 36.

Wax Poetics Issue 36 is out now! The Brazil Issue, I’m excited to read this one. You can check it out here.

WU-TANG CLAN’S DEMO TAPE (1992) Download

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Wednesday 22 July 2009

Nas & Damian Marley - Only The Strong (Live At Rock The Bells NY)

Let The Story Begin - Making Of D.O.A.


Recently vimeo got to catch up with No I.D. about the making of Death Of Auto-tune. We caught him while in Atlanta, on a brief stop before he headed back to New York to finish up Jay-Z's highly anticipated Blue Print 3 album. This interview takes place at the St. Regis Hotel in the famous Buckhead region of Atlanta.


DOWNLOAD MY 'THIRD PARTY' MIXTAPE

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Kid Cudi Make Her Say Music Video

Most creative video I have seen in a while

Monday 20 July 2009

Check this guy out

Real Talent!

This was Michael's Favorite performer

And you can see where he got his moves from...incredible!

Cold Chillin' Tee's












Stones Throw, in conjunction with Biz Markie, photographer George DuBose, Soul-Cal and Traffic Entertainment Group, presents the exclusive sale of a series of Cold Chillin' tee shirts. Cold Chillin' - a seminal hip hop label if there ever was one - has inspired music fans the world over for over twenty years. Now, for the first time, the label's iconic logo (originally designed by Haze) and DuBose's cover imagery of one of its larger-than-life stars, are available as officially licensed tee shirts. In weeks to come, these shirts will also be available at select retailers across the world. Exclusive color ways and other Cold Chillin’ designs will continue to roll out over the course of 2009.
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