Werc // “Spirit Man”
Introducing artist Werc’s “Spirit Man,” a new limited edition Giclee fine art print. The series is an edition of twenty 22″ x 22″ signed & numbered giclee prints on cotton rag paper.
The piece “Spirit Man,” is a portrait that speaks of discovery, knowledge, rituals and symbolism. All the American Spirit cigarette packages that make up the background of the painting were all smoked by the artist. Each package has been carefully stripped from the word “American” and left only with the word “Spririt” from the title.The artist sees the manipulative charge of these two talismanic words that trigger certain spiritual aspects of being within people. In an act of commercial intervension, Werc takes back the word “spirit,” which has been prostituted in consumerism, in order to empower himself and the viewer.
“Werc is at the forefront of the new generation of Chicano painters. ”Spirit Man” displays great technique and mysterious meaning and leaves it open as to what that meaning is, the hallmark of great art. He is one to watch.” – Cheech Marin
Werc’s work comes from two places, border culture because he was born in Ciudad Juarez, and grew up in El Paso, TX; and graffiti, his urban teacher, because the streets were his training ground as an artist. Werc’s passion for graffiti allowed for new inspirations to transform his artistic career. Werc paints, collages and designs based on inspirtations that come from broad issues of labor, border culture, logos, symbols, architecture, urbanization and the nostalgic humor among immigrant cultures. He is specifically inspired by the creative informal economies of street vendors, the archetypal language of design, and the beauty of developing sustainability in communities. This enables Werc to create collective public art projects with intentions of dissolving all borders and deceptive forms of seperation.
In his paintings, he explores aspects of duality and the politics of identity by hunting and gathering found objects that later become part of his creations. In his public art walls, Werc plays with the preconceived notion of advertisement and the idea of always being sold something. In his street art, he transforms experiences of mass consumption, with the beautification of public spaces. In all of Werc’s work, there is a response to negative customs and a re-affirmation of consciousness that create artworks that reflects social change.
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For more information about Werc check out:
http://www.wercking.com
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Bulletproof Tiger “Healthy Fear” limited edition 7″ release and free Download.
Bulletproof Tiger have announced their anticipated debut release, two singles of their unreleased full-length album which is due later this year. The two singles, “Healthy Fear” and “Shout In The Dark,” will be released on vinyl. A limited edition pressing of 250 hand numbered 7″ records under Ltl Monster. The album was recorded at Le Fe Studios. The vinyl was pressed at Archer Pressing in Detroit, MI. Pre-Orders are available. One of the two singles is currently available to download for free.
To pre-order the limited edition 7″ go to: http://bit.ly/lk3BG0
Bulletproof Tiger is an instrumental live-electronic group from El Paso, TX. The plastic-tiger-mask-wearing duo is comprised of the aliased Bobby Miracles (guitar) and Jean-Luc Duvalier (keyboard/synth) who, after meeting in the summer of 2009, began playing together after discovering their passion for both dance/electronic music and hip-hop. Heavily influenced by such groups as Daft Punk, the Twelves and Gorillaz, the intensity and aggressive nature of Bulletproof Tiger’s “dance-bangers” are only complimented by the symbolism behind their tiger masks – which are never removed in public. The tiger masks help to represent the animalistic nature of their music.
Bulletproof Tiger – “Shout in the dark” (LTL – 001) by Ltl Monster
Bulletproof Tiger – “Healthy Fear” (LTL- 001) by Ltl Monster
On Friday June 24th, 2011 Bulletproof Tiger, in collaboration with Ltl Monster and Downtown Niche Magazine will be hosting a release party at The Lowbrow Palace in El Paso,TX. The evening will feature live performances by System A., RayDub, Rob Bass, Heart Chemist and Bulletproof Tiger. There are no pre-sale tickets available. 200 Records will be available at the show on a first come basis. There is a $5 cover or $10 including 7″ vinyl.
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Bulletproof Tiger’s official website:
http://www.bulletprooftigermusic.com
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Arthurs Landing Discuss Their Album Project & The Late Arthur Russell
Arthurs Landing is a New York-based collective of musicians who worked with the legendary Arthur Russell at different stages in his diverse career. On their debut album, the collective goes back to some of Arthur’s most love pieces of music, as well as several previously unheard compositions, to create new songs, inspired by Arthur’s creative spirit. In this interview, group members, key contributors to the NYC underground all of them, discuss the origins of the project, and their relationship to one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in modern music.
For More Information, Check Out:
http://www.arthurs-landing.com
Nametag – RAW-DIRTY-FILTH feat. Guilty Simpson
Nametag – RAW-DIRTY-FILTH feat. Guilty Simpson [prod. by NAMELESS] by NAMELESS
Here’s a new song from Detroit-based rapper Nametag, “RAW-DIRTY-FILTH” feat. Guilty Simpson produced by Nameless. Listen, download and share.
Ma Dukes Presents:The Rebirth Of Detroit
J dilla’s mother, Ma Dukes, speaks about “The Rebirth Of Detroit.”
323East Gallery presents: Lyrics curated by Glenn Barr
Here’s some pictures from Lyrics, curated by Glenn Barr, which just opened its doors at 323 East.
Participating Artists Include:
Jeff Soto
Michael Segal
THH70
Gary Taxali
Cammy d’Errico
Travis Louie
Davin Brainard
Chris Riccardi
Brandt Peters
Kathie Olivas
Joey Seeman
Bask
Lisa Petrucci
Rick Morris
Chet Zar
Trevor Young
Mark Dancey
Bryan Cunningham
Marie Blanco Hendrixx
Chris Dean
Brandi Milne
Calef Brown
William Wray
Yumiko Kayukawa
For more information about the exhibit and artwork check out: 323east.com
House Shoes Mixes Legend Dennis Coffey’s History Of Funk
Leading up to the foundational Motor City guitarist’s new self-titled solo album, Detroit’s own House Shoes takes us on a journey through Dennis Coffey’s history of funk. Including the psychedelic b-boy soul of Coffey’s 70′s solo material, classic recordings on which he recorded as a sessions musician, hip-hop cuts which have sampled his material, and even a couple of sneak peaks at the new album’s music, Constellations is 45 minutes of straight heat, mixed by a master DJ intimately acquainted with Coffey’s legacy, and his future.
Check below for the track list, and details on Dennis Coffey’s SXSW 2011 appearances.
Constellations – The A to Z of Dennis Coffey: A Mix By House Shoes
RECORDED AT SOUNDMATIC BY RHETTMATIC
1. Scorpio Intro- (feat Dennis Coffey, Jazzy Jeff, Jake One, and Q-Tip)
2. LL Cool J- Jinglin’ Baby
3. Dennis Coffey- Main Theme (Black Belt Jones OST)
4. Dennis Coffey- 7th Galaxy*
5. Dennis Coffey- Ride Sally Ride
6. The Temptations- Cloud Nine
7. Rodriguez- Sugar Man
8. Marvin Gaye- I Want You
9. Dennis Coffey- Garden Of The Moon
10. The Spinners- It’s A Shame
11. Dennis Coffey- Never Can Say Goodbye
12. Dennis Coffey- Whole Lotta Love
13. Diamond D- No Wonduh
14. Isley Brothers / Dennis Coffey & Lyman Woodward- It’s Your Thing
15. The Floaters- Float On
16. The Dramatics- In The Rain
17. The Dramatics- Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
18. Dennis Coffey feat. Mick Collins (Dirtbombs) & Rachel Nagy (Detroit Cobras)- I Bet You*
19. Edwin Starr- Easin’ In (Hell Up In Harlem) / Digable Planets (Nickle Bags)
20. The Temptations- I Can’t Get Next To You
21. The Undisputed Truth- Smiling Faces Sometimes
22. Dennis Coffey feat. Mayer Hawthorne- All Your Goodies Are Gone*
23. Outro
* denotes material from the upcoming Dennis Coffey album
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Dennis Coffey At SXSW 2011
Weds. 3/16: Dennis Coffey (Guest Appearance w/ Adrian Younge) – Wax Poetics Showcase @ Scoot Inn 1308 East 4th Street – 1:00 AM
w/ Chico Mann, Kendra Morris, Echocentrics
Sat. 3/19: Dennis Coffey @ Hotel San Jose 1316 South Congress Avenue – 6:30 PM
w/ Black Angels, Black Joe Lewis (Dennis guesting), The Relatives (Dennis guesting)
Sat. 3/19: Dennis Coffey @ Beauty Bar: Palm Door 401 Sabine St. 12:00 AM
w/ Brownout, T. Bird & The Breaks, Diplomats of Solid Sound
Links:
Download the House Shoes Mix:
http://www.mediafire.com/?p8x5dbx5owqj148
Official Website:
http://www.denniscoffeysite.com/
MP3: A-WOLL – “The Big Bang Theory” Produced by Nottz
Compton, CA based MC A-WOLL has been keeping busy putting the finishing touches on his debut album, To Whom It May Concern, an album produced entirely by Grammy Award-wining producer Nottz that’s scheduled for release later this year. Following the recent release of “Active,” the first leak from the album on which Nottz was also featured, the pair are excited to release the latest teaser from the album, “The Big Bang Theory.”
Nottz, who knows a thing or two about producing for up-and-coming Compton rappers, having worked extensively with The Game in the past, sings nothing but high praises for the latest talent from the neighborhood Dr. Dre once called home. “A-WOLL is an artist that’s helping to bring a new heart beat to the West Coast,” explains Nottz on his excitement to be working together with the A-WOLL. And this new track, “The Big Bang Theory,” proves Nottz’ strong words to be warranted. Layered with head banging drums, mesmerizing keys, and street loyal lyrics, it‘s easy to see why the West Coast rapper is becoming a home town favorite, as A-WOLL raps, “Respect for the G’s, love for the turf/ Married to the block, for better or worst.”
Twitter:
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Facebook:
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Moe Dirdee News
Check out this video update from Detroit hip-hop artist Moe Dirdee.
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Free Music: The Ice Cold – Leak Pack
Here’s some free previously unreleased music from Del The Funky Homosapien, Tion bukue, Serendipity Project and Zac Hendrix. Download it for free. Spread it around. If you’re in the bay area there’s a free Hieroglyphics show with the whole crew at UC Berkely, Upper Sproul Hall… 5pm.
SANTIGOLD X VANS
Straight out of Brooklyn, Santi White, better known today as Santigold, has become a unique and inspiring figure on today’s musical landscape. Santigold’s 2008 eponymous album established her internationally as one of the most exciting and fearless artists to emerge in the last decade. The album was widely praised for its genre-defying sound and instantly memorable melodies and was on best of 2008 top 10 lists across the globe. Many artists championed the album and collaborated with her including Jay-Z, David Byrne, Major Lazer, Beastie Boys and others. She is currently at work on her highly anticipated new album due out in 2011.
With her eclectic sound, incredible sense of style and love for Vans, it was too good to be true when Vans and Santigold joined forces for a special February 2011 shoe release. Santigold teamed up with Vans designers to create a shoe of her very own. Working with the new Tosha Hi silhouette and Santi’s personal design aesthetic, the limited Vans x Santigold collaboration features premium perforated full grain leather, faux gold chain accents. The look becomes complete with a custom SG gold pin created with the trained eye of jewelery designer Jules Kim of Bijules.
The Vans x Santigold Tosha Hi begins shipping to stores February 1, 2011.
For additional information about Santigold, visit:
www.santigold.com
The International J Dilla Tribute Art Contest Announces Artist Joe Buck As The WINNER And Release Signed Print Series!
Ma Dukes and The J Dilla Foundation are proud to announce that the “So Far To Go” International J Dilla Tribute Art Contest has come to an end, but the movement continues. Artists and fans around the world were invited to come together and celebrate the life of legendary producer James Dewitt Yancey, also known as J Dilla, to raise awareness of The J Dilla Foundation through artistic expression. After three months, 141 artists entered original artwork inspired by J Dilla on www.art4dilla.com. Thousands of fans and supporters from 112 countries and territories participated, and the people have chosen a winner.
The top voted submission is entitled “J DILLA the SpeciaLIST” which was created by artist and designer Joseph “Joe Buck” Buckingham. Joe’s artwork, “J DILLA the SpeciaLIST” will be produced as a limited edition, Giclee print series, signed by Joe Buck and J Dilla’s mother, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey. This signed, limited edition print, as well as special lithograph poster and t-shirt are exclusively available for sale at www.art4dilla.com. All proceeds will be donated to The J Dilla Foundation to help fund their ongoing programs.
Artist and designer, Joseph Buckingham was born in Germany, raised in Queens, New York, and is presently living in Long Island, New York. Joe describes his style of painting as “Pop Art, Fauvism, Primitivism and sometimes Abstract.” Over the past twenty years, his true passion has always been painting, even though he has worked on designing branding material and music packaging for a long list of clients such as Fubu, Baby Phat, Echo Red, George Clinton and De La Soul. Noted milestones include the artwork for De La Soul’s “Saturdays” and “De La Soul is Dead” albums. Joe was also part of the founding team that created Fader Magazine. He also Illustrated two of the first ever Hip Hop children’s books with Scholastic “Think Again” written by Doug E Fresh and “Hope” written by Shaggy
“Joe has always been more than an artist. joe Buck himself is “ART”. What we view as his amazing illustrations are his children!” “The poster feels like a blueprint into Jay Dee’s very soul. His watchful eye looking at me as i read and stand in awe over all of his work listed.The illustration Joe served goes beyond 2Dimensional” -Pos / De La Soul
“A remarkable illustration worth more than its one thousand woven words. You witness Dilla’s private conversation to Joe transcribed for educational public domain.” “Fine art from a fine artist. Joe is a master. This should be used as Dilla 101 for years to come”- Damu The Fudgemunk / Redefinition Records
The contest may have come to an end, but the movement continues. The J Dilla Foundation, along with La Famiglia, 323 East and 5e Gallery are proud to announce that they will be hosting a group exhibit, showcasing artwork from around the world inspired by J Dilla. The exhibition will be held at 5e Gallery in Detroit, MI (USA) and will open to the public in May of 2011.
There is an open call for submissions from artists around the world. All mediums of artwork are welcomed. Artists interested in presenting original artwork inspired by J Dilla for consideration for this special tribute art exhibition can submit images of artwork and general information via email. Artists should include detailed information about their artwork and interest. To submit your art work for consideration, send an email to ArtShow@art4dilla.com with: artist name, an image of the work you would like to submit, size, medium, and your location. More details regarding the exhibit will be released at a later date.
The “So Far To Go” International J Dilla Tribute Art Contest was organized by La Famiglia & 323East on the behalf of The J Dilla Foundation. Supporting sponsors include; Jakprints, 5e Gallery, Crewest Gallery, RX Fresh, Ironlak, Fatbeats, Bombing Science, Fusicology and Ohm Creative Group.
Official Contest Site: http://www.art4dilla.com
Order Prints, Posters and Shirts: http://www.art4dilla.com
For more information about The J Dilla Foundation go to: http://www.jdillafoundation.org
MadC – 700 Wall
This massive wall by MadC is done and covers over 680m2 of wall space.. MadC is known for massive and detailed concept walls. This year she broke her own record and painted her biggest and most elaborate concept wall ever. Just herself, without help.
700 Wall – Final Update from Molotow on Vimeo.
“And for those out there who like numbers a lot: some days I went up and down the ladder more than 500 times; fell off the ladder 4 times; counted in days I painted more than 4 months every day at least 10 hours; I used 1489 cans; 158 different colours; 600+ caps; 3 different kind of caps, 100 liters primer; 140 liters exterior paint; painted at temperatures from +2C° to +38C° in sunshine, rain, storm, day and night; painted my biggest and smallest piece so far and overall painted my name far more than 100 times on this wall. I’m curious if anyone will guess or find out how many there actually are. I made only one exception from solely painting MadC pieces on this wall. Special place in my heart – special place on my wall.” ~ MadC
No Ideas Original – Boundless Music The Nas Remixes
Words by Aaron Hansen Cover Art by Jimmy Papers
“No ideas original, there’s nothin’ new under the sun. It’s never what you do, but how it’s done..” – NAS
DJ Teddy King has been diligently working on his next Boundless Music Release. A talented DJ with an arsenal of rare music, his vision for this next project was simple.
Dig through his insane collection of NAS vinyl, focus on finding acapellas from album cuts & rare tracks, then tap his talented friends to produce an original album of NAS Remixes entitled No Ideas Original.
One of Teddy’s skilled friends happens to be none other than The Large Professor. If you need a sample of how amazing this mixtape is stream the No Ideas Original Remix – Produced by Large Professor below…
Nas No Ideas Original – Produced By Large Professor by BoundlessNY
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Boundless Music | No Ideas Original | The Nas Remixes Presented by DJ Teddy King
1. U Gotta Luv It – Produced by Mondee
2. God Loves Us – Produced by Commander Black
3. Surviving The Times – Produced by BT
4. Purple – Produced by Jony Fraze
5. Fast Life – Produced by Geng Grizzly
6. No Ideas Original – Produced by Large Professor
7. Hey Nas – Produced by Shinobi Ninja
8. Ur Da Man – Produced by 2 Hungry Bros
9. Ur Da Man – Produced by Face Valyou
10. Zone Out – Produced by Mondee
11. Mastermind – Produced by Steel
12. The General (Salute Me) – Produced by BT
13. Nas Is Like – Produced by Dr. Butcher & Rob Swift
14. Rewind – Produced by Face Valyou
15. Thiefs Theme – Produced by Tes Uno
16. Destroy & Rebuild – Produced by Rugged One
17. Affirmative Action – Produced by Kon
18. Bridging The Gap – Produced by Shiftee
Via: Boundless
Camilo Pardo Releases Limited Edition Print Series
Automotive designer and artist Camilo Pardo releases limited edition art print. 45 Unique and individual art prints available to the public for 1 week only. This Pardo collection features a well-delineated beauty (shades of Emma Peel) in the foreground and a kaleidoscope of varied designs in the background. That’s right – each print is unique unto itself with each one boasting a different background motif painted by Pardo. One of Camilo’s signature racing girls screen printed over the top of each uniquely painted backgrounds.
The art that Camilo Pardo created over the years is all over Detroit. Indeed, a considerable amount of it is present on our freeways at any given moment of the day. The one-time head of Ford Motor Company’s Living Legends unit and designer of the Ford GT, Pardo put verve in the steel curves and reminded us that a car’s first internal combustion takes place in an artist’s mind. It’s external beauty is born there as well. That mind has not ceased from creative labors, even if they’re no longer entirely devoted to Motor City mojo.
Pardo’s paintings and drawings bespeak both his love for linear perfection and his fascination for the manner in which those “lines” deliver aesthetic satisfaction to the viewer. His works genuinely seem to move – and they are energized by what is obviously a rich understanding and respect for popular culture and traditional disciplines. In less talented hands, such a seeming contradiction of forces would negate the best efforts. Pardo makes them reconcile, complement each other, and dance together.
LEARN MORE: http://1xrun.com/upcoming/Her_Targets
Free Music: The Nuthouse – Camden High & Rising
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Camden, New Jersey collective The Nuthouse consisting of emcees Dave Ghetto and Fel Sweetenberg have released what some say is the most official De La Soul tribute mixtape to date, Camden High & Rising. Not because of the high level of talent exhibited by Ghetto and Sweetenerg, but because this project is hosted by The Compound Show’s Set Free and none other than the Skit Master himself, DJ Prince Paul, producer of many of De La’s most memorable classics.
Now, couple that with the fact that THE NUTHOUSE, are extremely skilled wordsmiths, this project will definately grab your ear as they pay homage to one of hip-hop’s most innovative groups, in a way that only they can.
The group debuted in 1998 with the classic 12″, A Luv Supream on Bobbito’s fabled Fondle ‘Em imprint. Goodvibe Recordings quickly followed up with a Nuthouse EP entitled Deez Nuts which featured cameos by El da Sensai (Artifacts), Planet (Outerspace) and Diamond Back (Deadly Snakes).
They appeared with Slum Village and Bahamadia on the 2000 Goodvibe tour, and has rocked mics on both coasts with hip hop all-stars such as Aceyalone and Jean Grae.
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The 10th Annual Fresh Produce Invitational
The 10th Annual Fresh Produce Invitational Group Exhibition & Sale will be held this Friday at Anno Domini in San Jose, CA. Over 30 artists from around the world have created hundreds of original works of art for this highly anticipated annual exhibition and sale. The artists were invited based on their unique artistic vision and contribution to urban contemporary arts and culture.
All art is generously priced $250 and under and may be taken home at the point of sale on a first come, first served basis.
Opening Reception: Friday, December 3, 2010
Preview opens at 7pm, Sale begins at 8pm
Exhibit/Sale on view in the gallery through January 8, 2011
Exhibit/Sale continues online through January 31, 2011
Agotoc (Chile)
Aitch (Romania)
Sofia Arnold (US)
BASE23 (Germany)
Bon (Thailand)
Christian Breitkreutz (US)
Able Brown (US)
Mia Christopher (US)
DEM (Italy)
Megan Diddie (US)
Dimitri Drjuchin (US)
Kate Durkin (US)
Mike Egan (US)
Faber (Perú)
Gilbert1 (France)
Hyuro (Argentina)
Agostino Iacurci (Italy)
Brad Isdrab (US)
Kislow
Klone (Israel)
Daniel Jesse Lewis (US)
Jeremiah Maddock (US)
Nick Mann aka doodles (US)
Ginger Markley (US)
Dale “VN” Marshall (UK)
Virgilio Neto (Brazil)
Pellet (US)
Pochta (Russia)
Brian Raszka (US)
Christian Robinson (US)
Saddo (Romania)
Saner (Mexico)
Skount (Holland)
Sztuka Fabryka (Spain)
Lucien Shapiro US)
Collin van der Sluijs (Netherlands)
Barron Storey (US)
Dimitris Taxis (Greece)
Derek Weisberg (US)
ZeroCents (Israel)
Opening Reception is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk, December 3, 2010. View the full schedule of exhibitions at participating venues:
http://www.southfirstfridays.com
Gorillaz – “On Melancholy Hill” (Live Lounge)
The Gorillaz performing live on BBC Radio. Amazing!
Mr.Chief ft. Guilty Simpson & Wrekonize “Cant Stand It” – Official Video
Mr.Chief ft. Guilty Simpson and Wrekonize of iMAYDAY! “Cant Stand It” from Mr.Chief on Vimeo.
Mr.Chief ft. Guilty Simpson and Wrekonize of iMAYDAY! produced by Miami Beat Wave. The video was directed by Adam E. Pillon and Edited by Chris Chynoweth. This is the first video for Mr.Chief’s up and coming release titled “Assuming Power” due early 2011.
Hieroman ~ Full Capsule Collection
Following the release of the Hieroman toy as a teaser for the full collaboration, GOLDCOIN® and Hieroglyphics, both Bay Area powerhouses in their own right, have now released the full capsule collection, and the outcome is a jointly branded micro-product line combining the styles and backgrounds of each company.
The capsule collection consists of many pieces covering quite a wide spectrum and includes tee-shirts, a sweatshirt, laser engraved woodallions, key chains, and, of course, the much sought after Hieroman vinyl toy. All eight pieces of the collection are now available on the GOLDCOIN® and Hiero online shops. But don’t expect them to be around for long; the collection and all of its accompanying pieces are limited edition.
Fans can also be on the lookout for two full collections to be given away over the coming weeks, one on the Hieroglyphics Facebook fan page and another on the AudibleTreats Facebook fan page.
The Collection Pieces include:
• Hieroman Vinyl Toy
• ’3rd Eye Vision’ T-Shirt in Black and White
• Hiero Woodallion Chain
• Hiero Ring Keychain
• ‘The Legendary’ Sweatshirt in White
• ‘The Legendary” T-Shirt in White/Black and White/Gold
For more information on The Hieroglyphics x GOLD COIN collaboration, please visit:
http://www.hieroglyphics.com
http://www.followthecoins.com
FREE DOWNLOAD ~ The Left “How We Live”
How We Live - Ft. Hassaan Mackey
“How We Live,” featuring Rochester rhymer Hassaan Mackey, is the latest single from Gas Mask, the already highly applauded debut album from Detroit hip-hop trio The Left, comprised of producer Apollo Brown, rapper Journalist103, and DJ Soko. The song is heavily influenced by The Left’s and also Hassaan Mackey’s surroundings. “I wanted us to make something that hit home,” says Apollo Brown. “Not just the city where we live, but every inner city where people are being affected by these same issues.”
The Left’s Gas Mask is currently available via Mello Music Group. Apollo Brown and Hassaan Mackey will also be releasing their own album together in 2011, titled Daily Bread.
Download Link:
Click Here – Download The Left – “How We Live” featuring Hassaan Mackey
Magical Properties – EPT
Last week we had the pleasure of being part of and sponsoring The Magical Properties Tour in El Paso, TX. If you were not up on things, the tour featured Daedelus, Gaslamp Killer, Free The Robots and Samiyam. This date was on the last stretch of a two month long tour. They still killed it. El Paso-based System A. warmed up the night. Local artist, Zeke, painted live through-out the evening. It was really dope. Here’s a few pictures from the show (courtesy of photographer Joseph Lozano). Thank you to RAINMAKER and AM SOUL.
Gaslamp Killer
Daedelus
Free The Robots
Samiyam
System A
Video Art Piece For Leo Zero’s Disconnect
Here’s a ten minute video art piece from Ninja Tune VJ Mox set to a minimix of tracks from Leo Zero’s Disconnect album on Strut. The video mixes in news images from the UK during the late ’70s and ’80s, from a rubbish collection strike in 1979, the mayhem of a Celtic vs Rangers on-pitch invasion in 1980 and the Brixton riots of 1981 to a bizarre ’70s attempt to smuggle vinyl-shaped pot cakes in record sleeves from Jamaica. Images of Leo’s work throughout his career pepper the visuals including his celebrated days as a resident at Soulsonic in London to his work as a member of A Mountain of One.
Mox is a London-based video director and visual artist renowned for his work with Coldcut, The Cinematic Orchestra and a number of other acts within the Ninja Tune roster. He is presently performing and developing an architectural audiovisual piece entitled ‘Conversations On Space’ with internationally acclaimed pianists Kelvin Scholar and Francesco Tristiano.
Mox’s approach has been described as innovative, moody, deep, clinical. Whether directing videos with agencies Therapy and Flynn, orchestrating visually spectacular theatre pieces for East London Theatre Company or promoting events preceding Britain’s forthcoming 2012 Olympic Games, Mox brings emotional subtlety and sensitivity to all of his work.
Strut presents the first in a new series of compilations, Disconnect, asking some of the world’s leading DJs to explore the darker side of their collections for rarities, secret weapons and unheralded dancefloor winners. We kick off with one of the UK’s finest, Leo Zero aka Leo Elstob.
Elstob has remained an influential figure in contemporary clubland for over 15 years. As a DJ, his pedigree is considerable. Resident at Shrink2Fit during the ‘90s spinning Detroit techno, rare groove and drum & bass alongside 4 Hero, Harvey and more, he is perhaps best known as co-creator of legendary deep house night Soulsonic alongside Stuart Patterson and as a key member of the Faith collective alongside Patterson, Bill Brewster, Terry Farley and Dave Jarvis, “the last bastion of Acid House” as Pete Tong famously nominated it.
As a producer, Elstob has been involved in a series of unique and influential collaborations. In the mid ‘90s, he was a main player in Chicane, with Nick Bracegirdle, scoring the massive single “Offshore” and debut album “Far From The Maddening Crowds.” In 2004, he formed Dab Hands with Mark Wilkinson and Richard Searle, responsible for a string of dancefloor hits and remixes including re-works of N*E*R*D, XPress2 and Lou Reed & David Bowie’s “Satellite Of Love.” Elstob then teamed up with Mo Morris and Zeb Jameson to form psychedelic band A Mountain Of One, writing and producing their acclaimed first album “Collected Works” in 2007, now revered as a Balearic / Cosmic Rock classic.
As Leo Zero, Elstob has become one of the UK’s most in-demand remixers and DJs, re-working a string of A-list pop and rock artists on some startling and unique versions. Highlights include the dark Phil Spector-influenced soul of Paul Weller’s “No Tears To Cry,” an epic piano house take on Florence & The Machine’s “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)” and the recent simmering slo-mo 4×4 arrangement of Bryan Ferry’s “Alphaville.”
His Disconnect mix for Strut is a masterclass in the subversive dancefloor sound for which he has become renowned, taking in Afro, disco, reggae, punk, the sound of Factory Records and pioneers like Can, Brian Eno and John Cale. Among the many highlights, Basement 5’s proto punk-reggae bomb “Silicon Chip” in a previously unreleased extended edit from the original tapes, the epic extended version of Propaganda’s “Frozen Faces” and Afro-punk throwdowns from Unknown Cases and Indambinigi.
Tracklist:
1. DESMOND & THE TUTUS – KISS YOU ON THE CHEEK
2. RITUAL – SORE LIP
3. KABBALA – ASHEWO ARA
4. THE PIRANHAS – VI GELA GELA
5. ESSENTIAL LOGIC – BRUTE FURY
6. BASEMENT 5 – SILICON CHIP (Extended Edit)
7. THE DREAD FLIMSTONE SOUND – GHETTO LIFE
8. WUNMI – MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
9. CHRIS & COSEY – EXOTICA (1988 remix)
10. PROPAGANDA – FROZEN FACES (12” mix)
11. INDAMBINIGI – ZIMBA
12. THE UNKNOWN CASES – MASIMBA BELE
13. GEORGE G – HOT LOVERS
14. CAN – HALLELUWAH
15. RICHY B MELODIA – KEEP IT MOVING ON
16. BRIAN ENO & JOHN CALE – SPINNING AWAY
17. THE COUNTACH – MY OASIS
TRAKS – WILD SAFARI (digital only)
Via: Strut
Gaia – Waverly Development
Here are some images and video footage detailing the third installment of Gaia’s Legacy project, James Rouse is imposed with his own words back onto one of his first development projects in Waverly, Baltimore. Built in 1957, the Waverly development was one of the very first Urban Renewal sites in the United States. Housing stock designated as slum land was cleared for around 300 units and a small shopping center and was originally reserved for white families only.
Waverly Development from Gaia on Vimeo.
Gaia - Waverly Development
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