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Kon & Amir, 'Off Track Vol III. Brooklyn.'

2010-04-11T09:38:00.000+01:00

Disco and boogie release out soon on BBE. The good stuff!
Free stream here:

Kon & Amir - Off Track Vol. Iii: Brooklyn (Mix) by Moovmnt on Mixcloud

Onra, 'Long Distance'

2010-04-08T13:26:00.000+01:00

French producer extroidinaire Onra releases his third L.P. next month. Check the preview video below for an idea of what to expect.

Onra - Long Distance - New Album (Teaser) from enozoib on Vimeo.

Kon and Aminr, 'Off Track Vol III'

2010-03-26T15:26:00.000Z

Killer mix promoting their new release on BBE Records. Nice & easy listening. Free download.

KON STRONG LOVE by bbemusic

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah, 'This Way'

2010-03-26T15:19:00.000Z

Forthcoming from one of the best producers around still Jazzy Jeff, an album with Canadian soul singer Ayah. Should be good.

Free album sampler here

John Martyn, a very short film

2010-03-23T10:20:00.000Z

Haven't mentioned John Martyn so far here, but he's one of our favorite musicians. Sadly died last year but left music from the heart that will never die. This nice short film has a really brief peek at his mischievous but inspired life. His music's available everywhere if you like it.

Erykah Badu, 'Incense'

2010-03-22T12:08:00.000Z

Just under two weeks until Erykah Badu's new album is released and it looks dangerous. Free download of one of the tracks below, produced by Madlib, mellow.
Erykah Badu, 'Incense'

Breslin 'Venga Muchacho Mix 03.10'

2010-03-18T13:04:00.000Z

Finally, the bastard beat master Bres, A.K.A. Thomas John Angus Hamish Braveheart Breslin has made the mix.... and despite keeping us wait for about a year, it was worth it! Listen and understand why he has the smug look on his face in the picture above.

Venga Muchacho Mix by Breslin

Classic Bres, hope you enjoy as much as us.

Tracklisting:

Mark Seven “Uptown A” [Twelve Inches of Delight]
Pilooski “10” [NROS]
House of House “Rushing To Paradise” (DJ Harvey Streets Mix) [House of House]
Chez Damier “Soul Minimal” [Mojuba]
Azari & III “Reckless (With Your Love” [Permanent Vacation]
Andre Lodemann “Still Dreaming” (SoulPhiction’s SP-X-Mix) [Freerange]
Radiq “Mo’ Roots” (SoulPhiction RMX) [Philpot]
Motercitysoul feat. Ernesto “Deliver Me” (Prosumer Reprise) [Simple]
Anja Schneider “Amore” [Mobilee]
Shit Robot “Simple Things” [DFA]
Precious System “The Voice From Planet Love” (Dixon Chic-A-Go Edit) [Running Back]
Andy Vaz “Bygone Times” (Trus’me Mix) [Yore]
Chez Damier “Sometimes I Feel Like” [Mojuba]
Moodymann “Detroit: A Place Where…” [KDJ]
Charles Webster “It’s Not What It Was” [Dance Tracks]
Kink & Neville Watson “Full Flight” [Hour House Is Your Rush]
Mr. Fingers “Waterfall” [Alleviated]

Azari & 111 'Wreckless with your Love'

2010-03-18T12:59:00.000Z

A super-heavyweight new proper house release: dubstep will never compare to this shit.

Fatima, 'Mind Travellin'' EP

2010-03-18T12:56:00.000Z

Look out for a really nice new EP from Swedish born London based vocalist Fatima. Out on vinyl but digital release likely. Dam Funk produced one of the tracks and it's a melodic masterpiece. Out next week.

BUG, 'Cosmic Lab'

2010-02-22T18:19:00.000Z

Exciting new music from London. 24 year-old producer/songwriter BUG released his first single today. Might be a bit weird and wonky for some but we're feeling it to the max, and reckon it's a grower too. It's also a free download.
Here's what BUG makes of his sound:
"The BUG sound encompasses the finer elements of hip-hop and neo-soul, yet the real beauty is in the delivery. Think the smooth richness of the Dam-Funk vibe, the solid construction of a Dilla beat, the electronic wizardry of Flying Lotus and the soulful melodies of Lonnie Liston Smith’s jazz."
Not far off either; download here: http://www.bugmusic.net/

Moodymann Mix

2010-02-21T16:35:00.001Z

A 6 hr live mix from the boss, with Jerome Derradji at his left.
Moodymann & Jerome Derradji Live @ Smartbar, Chicago - Valentine's Day Love Affair 2009 by R_co

Dexter, 'Hi-Hat Club Vol. 3'

2010-02-21T16:18:00.002Z

Nothing like jazzy hip-hop, so be sure to buy Dexter's Hi-Hat Club Vol. 3, in which the relationship is explored using magnificent beats. The 26 year-old Heilbronnian has come up with an excellent arrangement of jazz and hip-hop beats. Number three in the Hi-Hat Club series, out now on limited lp or through usual digital sources.

Dexter - The Future / Sounds Great Les from MPMTV on Vimeo.

Aloe Blacc, 'I Need a Dollar'

2010-02-20T19:13:00.000Z

New single from Aloe Blacc's forthcoming album Good Things, produced by Truth & Soul, and featuring Expressions and El Michels Affair. Album coming later on in the year, this track's just been chosen as the theme to a new HBO TV series, big time for Aloe (vera?).

Free download! http://www.stonesthrow.com/jukebox/aloe-dollar.mp3

Dilla x Stussy Documentary

2010-02-17T18:36:00.002Z

First installment of a three part documentary series about J Dilla:

Erykah Badu, 'Window Seat' free download.

2010-02-11T21:56:00.000Z

Promoting her forthcoming (next month hopefully) album, Erykah Badu has released 'Window Seat' for a free download! Drums by ?uestlove, nothing too new but classic Badu.

Dwele & Suite for Ma Dukes Orchestra, 'A.N.G.E.L'

2010-02-10T17:08:00.000Z

Today was the day that J Dilla died four years ago. To mark the occasion Mochilla, a production company who the few people who read this blog may remember from a post last month, have released footage from a concert last year aimed at raising money for Dilla's mum. The full video package will be released next month, it should be pretty amazing. Check out Dwele performing the Dilla track A.N.G.E.L. below:

FULL SCREENThe Sounds of VTech / Angel Feat. Dwele

J Dilla Month

2010-02-06T11:44:00.002Z

We've mentioned surprisingly little, so far, on poptotheblog of who we and many more consider to be the greatest music producer ever to have lived, James Yancey A.K.A. J Dilla. Words can't really do justice to the love for music that Dilla transmitted and continues to transmit to his fans. He was an inspired genius and his legacy has lived on with unforseen strength since his premature death in February 2006. His life is celebrated by someone listening to his music somewhwere in the world every second. If this sounds like hyperbole to you then you need to go and listen to some of his productions. There really is nothing like it and, as hard as people try, will be nothing like it ever again.
Anyway, February is now known as J Dilla month, as it was on Feb 10 2006 that he passed away, due to complications associated with lupus, a terminal illness that he contracted three or four years earlier. Amid the devastation of his death came touching tributes to Dilla and his music. Radio hosts all over the world dedicated their shows to him and mixtapes came left right and centre. Four years later tributes come and the love resounds.
Below is a show on Reb Bull Music Academy Radio from Dilla's friend Talib Kweli and his musical mentor Pete Rock, with Ma Dukes, Dilla's much celebrated mum.

Towards the end of his career Dilla signed to Stones Throw Records, whose tributes to him have been fitting and a real treat for fans. They rereleased some of his music and, most notably, posthumously produced his album Donuts (which Dilla produced largely from his hospital bed and is incredible). Stones Throw have made three tribute mixes available for free download again - in podcast form, visit Stones Throw to get hold of them.
There's also a killer new T-shirt available:

Finally, a few tracks produced by him:

We hope Dilla brings as much love into your life as he does for us!

Oddisee, 'Traveling Man'

2010-02-05T13:43:00.000Z

An interesting one from Washington hip-hop producer Oddisee (of Diamond District, and who worked with Jazzy Jeff on the 'Magnificent' lp). It's a collection of instrumental tracks composed during several years of traveling the world touring and touristing. The result is a diverse collection of inspired sounds... spanning every continent, including Brixton. Our favourites are Paris, San Fran, Brixton and Houston. Be sure to support him by buying them, he needs more money to travel with. Available now from the usual places.

BTS Radio returns

2010-02-05T13:22:00.001Z

If you're a fan of cutting edge music and free mixes, you can be very excited about the return of a legendary movement and radio show called BTS Radio. Check out the site post haste: http://www.btsradio.com/. Next week sees Dego (of 4Hero) deliver a fresh mix, which is guaranteed to be real nice. Here's a bit about the show:

BTS Radio was created by Andrew Meza at the University of Cal State Fullerton in 2003. What started out as a local college radio show soon became a worldwide movement and culture unique unto itself. Since BTS’ start, Meza has welcomed guests ranging from all music genres and in the process, spearheaded a new movement of electronic/hip-hop producers.

Meza is known as one of the most influential tastemakers/djs, spotlighting underground talent and championing artist such as Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke, Blu, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Georgia Anne Muldrow & J*Davey long before their respected acclaim and record deals. Other guest features on BTS have also included a slew of up and comers, seasoned & the legendary, including acts and members of: 4Hero, The Avalanches, Four Tet, Peanut Butter Wolf, Cinematic Orchestra, DJ Mitsu, Exile, KanKick, Eric Lau, Samiyam, Rustie and Jneiro Jarel among others.

It’s 2010, another wave begins and this is the place to hear it. We're here to bring you some of the most innovative music shows and podcasts on the net.

Get ready.

Gil Scott-Heron, 'I'm New Here'

2010-02-05T13:06:00.000Z

Legendary American musician and political rap pioneer Gil Scott-Heron releases his first album for thirteen years on Feb 8 (Monday). We haven't heard it all but what has reached us is quite something. Poetry with contemporary beats, feeling and atmosphere pulled together by his classic vocal skills. An interesting story behind it too - he was in prison in 2006, for reasons related to his crack-cocaine addiction, when the boss of XL Records suggested a new album. Dark in more than a couple of places, self reflective and too short, but here it is, quite a comeback if you ask us.

RJD2 'The Colossus'

2010-02-04T21:54:00.001Z

This album's taken a few people by surprise. Released on Feb 1 but nobody seemed to know much about it. From the underrated (in our opinion) US producer RJD2, his fourth main album 'The Colossus'. Released on his own record label. Check out his other albums for top class listening.

Jose James 'Code' vid

2010-02-04T21:46:00.000Z

As mentioned last month, Jose James dropped his much anticipated second album on Feb 1. It's jazz but with some hip hop beats on a couple of tracks. He's a good guy and personal friend after Glastonbury where we had a good old chin wag about stuff ;-) word up to Jose, Here's his latest video - 'Code' from the new album, track produced by DJ Mitsu.

Erykah Badu, 'New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)'

2010-02-01T19:53:00.000Z

Erykah Badu's new album is finished and looks like it'll sound good. She gave birth to her third child today (the dad is hip-hop producer Jay Electronica) and the album is due for release in March. Badu says the album explores emotional and spiritual battling.

Tracklisting (tantalising!):

1	20 Feet Tall [produced by Erykah Badu and 9th Wonder]
2	Window Seat [produced by Erykah Badu and James Poyser, featuring ?uestlove]
3	Agitation [produced by Erykah Badu and Shafiq Husayn of SA-RA Creative Partners]
4	Get Money [produced by Erykah Badu]
5	Don't Be Long [produced by Erykah Badu and Taarak]
6	Love [produced by Erykah Badu and J Dilla]
7	Umm Hmm [produced by Erykah Badu and Madlib]
8	Fall in Love [produced by Erykah Badu and Karriem Riggins]
9	Incense (Instrumental) [produced by Erykah Badu and Madlib]
10	Out My Mind Just in Time (Part 1) (Undercover Over-Lover) [produced by Erykah Badu]
11	Out My Mind Just in Time (Part 2) [produced by Erykah Badu and Georgia Anne Muldrow]
12	Jump in the Air [ft. Lil Wayne and Bilal] [produced by Erykah Badu, RC Williams and Jahborn]

Four Tet, 'There Is Love in You'

2010-02-01T16:43:00.000Z

London based producer Kieran Hebden a.k.a. Four Tet released his seventh album last week. It's melodic and beautiful and original; generally killer. Opening track from the album below, performed live for radio one. Below that is a mix he did to mark his new residency at London's Plastic People.
Angel Echoes (BBC session) by Four Tet
Much Love To The Plastic People (DJ mix December 2009) by Four Tet

DJ Alex From Tokyo new mix.

2010-01-31T21:53:00.000Z

Nice new mix by DJ Alex from Tokyo for the Warm record agency. Free download. May start a small party in your pants.

DJ Alex From Tokyo - Live From The Lower East Side by warmhq

2010-01-28T21:57:00.000Z

Some exciting new jazz/hip-hop sounds from a group called the 'Shelltoes'. New to us, and all the more impressive for it. A refreshingly non-futuristic or wanttobegroundbreaking sound. Album's available on itunes or free through soundcloud (for a limited period!).

Here's something a bit weird they say about themselves:

Ugh. No tea or biscuits. Could life be any worse? Doubtful.

This is our first EP. It blends the worlds of jazz, hip-hop, and that feeling when you open the pantry and there’s no English Breakfast left. Or there is, but there’s no milk. Heartbreaking stuff.

Thanks to www.applejbreak.blogspot.com for the heads up on this.

Henrick Schwarz 'Train Wreck Mix'

2010-01-20T17:08:00.001Z

A killer deep house mix from one of house music's finest producers Henrik Schwarz (Sunday Music, Innervisions) from Germany.

If you like it and are in London on Feb 11 check out the line-up on the following night: Red Bull Music Academy and Resident Advisor at Festival Hall

Andres 'II' (Mahogani)

2010-01-20T11:31:00.000Z

One of the best albums we've heard for a while here. From Andres and called 'II'. It's classic Detroit house with soulful and gospel and even hip hop vibes. Everything nice basically. You might be familiar with the record label that released it just before christmas - Mahogani (owned by Detroit underground house legend Kenny Dixon jr. aka Moodymann). Moodymann's influence is definitely there to hear and that is no bad thing at all.
Check out 'Moments in Life' from the album and if you're feeling it get a copy at rubadub.

Jose James 'Blackmagic'

2010-01-20T11:17:00.000Z

The eagerly anticipated second album from New York jazz vocalist Jose James. This one looks like it'll be much better than his first. It features production from DJ Mitsu, Flying Lotus and Taylor McFerrin. The album's out very early February. Check out the Blackmagic EP out now if you haven't already.
'Code' from the forthcoming album:

And from the Blackmagic Ep that was released in December 2009:

Bonobo 'Black Sands'

2010-01-20T11:04:00.000Z

The upcoming release from Bonobo looks like it'll be sensuous... featuring a few tracks with vocals from Andreya Triana. Out very soon on Ninja Tune.

Mos Def ft. Talib Kweli, 'History'

2010-01-08T19:02:00.001Z

We just saw this new video and had to post it. You might find the music is so amazing you don't pay too much attention to the vid, don't worry, you can watch it as many times as you want. Brilliance from Mos Def and Talib Kweli rapping over a J Dilla beat. Long live Black Star.

Mos Def - "History" (ft. Talib Kweli) from Downtown Music on Vimeo.

'Timeless'

2010-01-04T17:28:00.000Z

A heads up here on a very special and limited DVD release due in March. The three disc set covers three amazing concerts put on last year by film maker Mochilla and sponsors VTech. The concert series was called 'Timeless' and aimed to honor the musical legacies of some of the greatest composer-arrangers ever.
The most special DVD for us is footage from a concert held to raise money for Ma Dukes, the mother of the late J Dilla, the greatest hip-hop producer of all time. Suite for Ma Dukes features performances from Posdnuos (De La Soul), Dwele, Bilal, Talib Kweli, Common, Karriem Riggins, and others with a 60-piece orchestra conducted by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. Below is a video of the orchestra performing Dilla's 'Take Notice' from his Ruff Draft LP (2007 Stones Throw - re-release).

FULL SCREEN
The Sounds of VTech / Suite For Ma Dukes: Take Notice

And the Dilla original:

T.R.A.C, 'For the Love' (prod. Marc Mac)

2010-01-03T17:01:00.000Z

Some more exciting fresh Hip-hop, this time from a collaboration between Marc Mac (part of the incredible 4Hero group and outstanding producer in his own right) and an lyricist/songwriter we've not heard of called T.R.A.C (a.k.a. Terry Nickz) from Brooklyn. Feeling this one to the max.

Look out for the album 'The Network' in the next couple of months.

Space Invadas (Steve Spacek & Katalyst) 'Follow the Signs' Mixtape

2009-12-29T11:42:00.000Z

More than a few people will be excited to see a new release from the amazing Steve Spacek. He's formed a group with Australian producer Katalyst. The group's called Space Invadas and they have some big intentions to champion their own form of 'SoulFi', whatever that is it sounds nice on their free mixtape!
They've just released this single:

Look out for their album this March....
Be sure to check out the two Spacek albums (Curvatia, 2001 and Vintage Hi-Tech, 2003) and Steve Spacek's Spaceshift, 2005, if you haven't already.
Try the creative Frenchman Onra too!

Reflection Eternal, 'Just Begun' (Ft. Jay Electronica, Mos Def & J. Cole)

2009-12-27T17:08:00.000Z

Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli and producer Hi Tek) have come up with one of the best new hip-hop tracks we've heard for a while...

This was played on a US radio show and the 'radio rip' was circulated rapidly on the 'net. Hopefully you can see why it is so popular. A CD quality free download is now legally available...
Free download Reflection Eternal 'Just Begun' If you like it head over to itunes and get your copy of their new single 'Back Again' to show your support.

Rumor has it (2dopeboyz.okayplayer.com) there will be a Reflection Eternal mixtape released on New Year's eve. Look out for their new album 'Revolutions Per Minute', due for release early 2010. Check out the promo vid below:

Talib Kweli + Hi Tek-Reflection Eternal -Back Again-Vid Premiere

Reflection Eternal | MySpace Music Videos

Mark E 'Merc Mix No. 1, part 2'

2009-12-24T14:09:00.000Z

Amazing new house mix from the main man Mark E, free download.

Mark E - MercMix#1 pt 2 by warmhq

Free remix album: Astronote 'The Remixes Volume: One'

2009-12-21T15:44:00.000Z

A cheeky Christmas freebie from Paris' hip-hop DJ/producer/remix master Astronote. Hip-hop/soul fans will like this one. A 12-track free release of quality remixes of songs by heavyweights including, Erykah Badu, MF Doom, Platinum Pied Pipers, Biggie, DJ Vadim, Kanye West and Jay-Z.

Astronote has risen almost like an astronaut in 2009, keep your ears open for releases in 2010....

Download recommended. Click here or on the post title.

An older remix by the man:

If you like his sound, there's another free mixtape! Also brilliant, done a few months ago, called: Astronote & DJ Graffiti - Bigger & Better (The Notorious Remixes) hosted by Talib Kweli. Check www.asideworldwide.com or click here for the free download (tracks separated and everything).

'A Fall Suite' podcast

2009-12-13T11:41:00.000Z

We stumbled across this deep jazzy futuristic hip hop and really happening mix on the beatlife site. It's a the fruit of a collaboration between two wicked blogs, Applejuicebreak and juslikemusic. Tracklisting after the download link:
A Fall Suite free download.
Tracklisting:
01. Vikter Duplaix – In The Middle Of You (Freddie Joachim Remix)
02. The xx – Basic Space (Mount Kimbie Remix)
03. AFTA-1 – 7th Sun (first draft)
04. Electric Wire Hustle – Waters
05. Shafiq Husayn – Le’Star feat. Rozzi Daime, Noni Limar and Nia Andrews
06. Shuanise – Purple Haze
07. Anthony Valadez – Dawn feat. Wendisue
08. Eric Roberson – Still
09. Clara Hill – Endlessly (Freddie Joachim Remix)
10. Quadron – Day
11. Jackhigh – Airspace

Andreya Triana 'Lost Where I Belong'

2009-12-12T10:59:00.003Z

A song to get excited about from a singer to get really excited about... the forthcoming release from Andreya Triana due for release early next year (Feb 8, Ninja Tune). A gentle build up in this one with an amazing heartfelt climax at 2.30. The B-side on the single is a Flying Lotus remix.

Hopefully you'll agree she's a pretty amazing vocalist. She's flower-fresh but not new on the scene, having worked with artists like; Flying Lotus, Kid Kanevil, Mr. Scruff, Bonobo, Theo Parrish, Natural Self, Aaron Jerome, TM Juke And The Jack Baker Trio, Homecut and Fink.
Her debut album is out in 2010, produced by Bonobo. It sounds amazing on her myspace.
She'll be performing live on Jan 16 2010 at Koko, Camden supporting DJ Vadim and then an acoustic set on Feb 03 (Rich Mix, London).
If you liked the song you'll love this one too, released earlier this year:

Check out her myspace page by clicking the title of this post.

A brief look at: MOS DEF

2009-12-11T19:23:00.005Z

If you haven't heard Mos Def's Black On Both Sides from 1999, you have to. Then listen to his album with Talib Kweli, Black Star (Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star). Arguably two of the best hip-hop albums ever made. They're original and beautifully composed. Intelligent rhymns dance around ingenious beats and leave you in complete awe.

Some nice videos too:

Mos Def's second and third LPs (The New Danger, 2004, and True Magic, 2006) strayed a long way musically from his debut and disappointed many of his fans. Occasional brilliance was weathered by dodgy experimentation, and coincided with an ascent/descent into rap 'superstardom'. Perhaps Mos fell victim a bit to fame. It's hard not to get ahead of yourself when you're surrounded by sychophantic industry types, adoring fans and chrome throne style toilets. One minute you're expressing yourself genuinely through your artform, the next you've internalised the image that people trying to make money out of you have painted. Keeping it real is harder than it looks. Although Mos Def never lost much respect among the 'real' hip-hop community for which he is an ambassador, he has trodden on thin ice with questionable commercials and MTV shit. He's a complex character with a lot to say and all the means needed to say it loud.

In September 2005, he released the single "Katrina Clap," renamed "Dollar Day", a powerful criticism of the Bush administration's response to Hurricane Katrina. On the night of the MTV Music Video Awards, he pulled up in front of Radio City Music Hall, New York, on a flatbed truck and began performing the song. A crowd quickly gathered and he was almost as quickly arrested, despite having a public performance permit in his possession. So much for freedom of speech. But he'd already pushed his luck with G Dog 'The Bastard' Bush. Earlier that year he released a track called 'Bin Laden' with fellow rapper Immortal Technique. The song contends that the Regan Doctrine and President George W. Bush were responsible for September 11th. They're not subtle either, with Mos singing 'Bin Laden didn't blow up the projects. It was you nigga, it was you nigga (Bush).' Listen and wonder at the size of their kahunas.

With latest LP, The Ecstatic (06/2009, Downtown), Mos is back on the turkey. The record features production from one of the greatest musicians ever, the late J Dilla, plus Madlib, Oh No and the Neptune’s Chad Hugo as well as guest spots from Talib Kweli, West Coast neo-soul experimentalist Georgia Ann Muldrow, and samples of legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. This isn't an album review though, so have a listen for yourself if you haven't already. For me it's not as special as his debut but that's not to say it's not amazing.

A brief peek at Mos' personal life unveils more interesting facts. He was born Dante Terrell Smith-Bey, December 11, 1973, Brooklyn. Son of Abbi Shabazz, I don't know why he didn't use that as his stage name. If I was famous I'd definitely call myself after my dad, Cledwyn Jones. Mos' younger bro Abdul Rahman a.k.a. "Gold Medal Man," is his full-time DJ. His other bro is called Anwar Superstar! Mos Def was born into Islam and is close friends with Muslim rappers Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest. Mos Def grew up during the 'golden age of hip-hop' in the eighties and was flexing his rhyming skills at the tender age of six.
The old dog has eight kids, by four women, too.
Look out for his hotly rumored forthcoming duo album with Jay Electronica titled Simpatico. Hopefully to be released next year. Respect to Mos Def.
Something I just found.... Mos cooking on gas!:

Mos Def - Supermagic from Black Sheep on Vimeo.

xander's christmas top ten

2009-12-10T00:28:00.000Z

I am very privaledged, each month, to be able to put my top 10 tracks up on this blog. Now, the tracks aren't neccesarily released in the particular month, but they are the tunes i have listened to during the month, and are dedicated to all the people that I think of when I hear these tracks. Just make sure you have your speakers turned up so you can 'feel' the sounds. bastante bizous.

10. Dedicated to Simon Harrison. Thanks for letting me hear this!

9. Monsoir Peterson and the Sete crew.

8. Saw these guys live with my bro tedward, and wasn't overly impressed....this track has a catchy riff though. Shout to the blade.

7. Whilst on bros, this is to the 5 de clive. Long time cuz.

6.Staying with the bros, My Bro Charlie P this time aka chilli keys. BEST DROP EVER!

5.Staying on the Dub step vibe, shout to the 'mistletoe crew' - matty p

4.Dedicate this one to my newly engaged sister who bought me this track when I was 11!!!

3.Almost forgot him, captain SGB himself...Sr Bumble

2. My french homies, the Dudester mon petit pois....

1. Dedicate this one to my self. I absolutely love this song.

Love to all.

Seiji freebies

2009-12-09T19:56:00.000Z

For those of you who like their electronic music with plenty of attitude, Seiji will deliver the goods. And he's giving away most of his new productions on his website.
seijigoodies 4 - I Can't Let it Go by seiji
Click the title of this post to get onto his site.

Trus'me 'In the Red' LP

2009-12-09T18:52:00.004Z

New and eagerly awaited LP from Manchester based producer Trus'me. Doesn't disappoint after his wicked first album 'Working Nights' (2007).
Free snippetts below, grab the album from Fat City Records... or on itunes

Trus'me 'In The Red' LP by trusme

Mount Kimbie 'Sketch on Glass'

2009-12-09T14:11:00.000Z

Main blade Xander is feeling the production on this one to the maximum.

Respect to XP

Floating Points 'Deviation Mix'

2009-12-09T13:11:00.000Z

Woah, something fresh from the young maestro storm causing UK producer Floating Points. A mix he did for Benji B's show, if you've heard the show you'll know how Benji feels about him - strongly. He is a talented lad, a student neuroscientist in his spare time. Check his myspace.

Free download on this mix too - click the little arrow.

Floating Points BBC 1Xtra Deviation Mix by floatingpoints

6th Borough Project DJ Mix

2009-12-09T12:57:00.000Z

A corking mix from 6th Borough, who are producers/djs Craig Smith and Greame Clarke. Composed of deep, underground house music and long forgotten funk and dusty disco dubs.

6th Borough Project - DJ Mix by warmhq

Free download on this one, click the little arrow. Debut album out in January.

Martyn - Elden St (Sebo K Watergate Edit)

2009-12-09T12:43:00.001Z

A house edit of Martyn's Elden St. Big nod to Bres.

Click on the blog title to buy it.

John Morales 'The M&M Remixes'

2009-12-09T10:31:00.002Z

Another great disco disc from BBE. Productions from one of the dance music daddys.

Check this crap promo video from BBE, nothing crap about the album content!

Click the link above to buy the CD or vinyl.

Free promo download: Universal Robot Band 'Barely Breaking Even'

DJ Spinna 'The Boogie Back'

2009-12-09T10:17:00.000Z

DJ Spinna's just made a disco/boogie compilation for BBE Records. Full of feeling and likely to make you want to go out... some special edits in there too.

Play the mix below, get down town to buy it or itunes or click the blog title to get it through BBE

Dj Spinna - Boogie Bundle Mix (The Boogie Back) by Moovmnt on Mixcloud

My favorite track from the album...

Zo! '... Just Visiting Too'

2009-12-08T23:41:00.000Z

Evolution and illegal downloads have forced artists and labels to think outside the box with regard to releasing music. A recent trend sees them giving music away in an effort to build publicity. Make of it what you will, but check out this free release from producer Zo! which features Yahzarah, Phonte, Carlitta Durand and some old stuff reworked. Nights over Egypt is incredible!

Record Label FE Music said: "Working on this record has been a labor of love for everybody involved, and it serves as a teaser for Zo’s upcoming full-length “SunStorm” dropping next summer on FE Music. Enclosed in the “…Just Visiting Too” zip file is a digital pdf booklet complete with all the album credits, information on the album’s vocalists and contributors, as well as information on the originals. Enjoy the music, pass it around to a friend, and as always thank you for the support."

Grab your free copy here

Muhsinah 'Lose My Fuse' (prod. Flying Lotus)

2009-12-08T23:12:00.002Z

A really nice one from Muhsinah's new album 'Oscillations: The Triangle'. Produced by main man Flying Lotus.

Download it (legally!) here: Muhsinha 'Lose My Fuse (prod. Flying Lotus)

Check out the video too for 'Always' too: Muhsinha 'Awlays'

Marcus Worgull 'Beats In Space' Mix

2009-12-08T21:55:00.008Z

A beauty of a mix from German producer/record company owner/dj Marcus Worgull. Made for Beats In Space radio show last month. Starts slow gets faster.

Free download by clicking the arrow on the right of the soundcloud box.

Marcus Worgull Beats in Space Mix by warmhq

Nice one Tim Sweeney at beatsinspace.net

The Foreign Exchange 'Leave it all Behind'

2009-12-08T18:59:00.007Z

A beautiful song from The Foreign Exchange (Consisting of singer/songwriter Phonte and producer Nicolay).

A track from last year featuring young and talented Washington D.C soul singer Muhsinah. It was the first single from The Foreign Exchange's Leave It All Behind album, and has just been nominated for a Grammy, which is big news for them.

Free (legal) download on the Foreign Exchange website (click the title of this post, above)

Check out Muhsinah's new album The Oscillations: Triangle, which features a Flying Lotus produced track which I'll try and get a stream for here.

Intro

2009-12-08T17:04:00.000Z

Pop to the Blog will hopefully provide a few downloadable mixes of the house variety, the odd album review (albums we like), an occasional heads-up on releases and a sign-posting service to the scores of sweet sounds available on good music blogs...

Expect nice house, hip-hop, soul, jazz, disco, nu this and that and hopefully some world musics.

We're not necessarily expecting anyone to follow this baby, probably not even our families, but if anyone does, enjoy and please feel free to feedback.