Fireside Chat with Fat Freddy's Drop

Fat Freddy's Drop is a band from New Zealand and they make some wicked tunes... They played just last week here in London Town. As always, I only heard positive comments [I didn't go myself - I had seen them twice here before and I'm completely broke at the moment].

Here's an interview with some tracks from their 3 albums. It was done by the Red Bull Music Academy Radio - Red Bull done some of the sickest events all around the world and the RBMA Radio is a never-ending fountain of knowledge. They cover all sorts of music styles and I'll definitely be posting some other stuff of theirs

And I've just found this video with the main man behind the band: Chris "Mu" Faiumu aka DJ Fitchie [also done by the RBMA Radio].

More on them soon...

"Keep It Unreal" Megamix

"This is a mix of all the tracks from the "Keep It Unreal 10th Anniversary Edition" release, which includes 6 unreleased tracks & B-sides. Bo!"

 Mr Scruff 'keep it unreal' album megamix by Mr Scruff

More from Mr. Scruff coming soon, I promise...

The Almighty Polyrhythmic Orchestra of Cotonou

Le Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo from Cotonou, Benin... nuff said!


Le Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo from Heads Up on Vimeo.

via Paul O'Sullivan via Soundway Records

Mos Dub!

"Mos Dub is a remix project by Max Tannone. It features the lyrics from Mos Def and the music of classic dub and reggae! Check it out at mosdub.com"

  Mos Dub by Max Tannone

Tracklist

1 - "Johnny Too Beef" ["Johnny Too Bad" vs. "Beef"]
2 - "History Town" ["007 (Shanty Town)" vs. "History"]
3 - "Ms. Vampire Booty" ["Dance Of The Vampires" vs. "Ms. Fat Booty"]
4 - "In My Math" ["Your Teeth In My Neck" vs. "Mathematics"]
5 - "Travellin' Underground" ["Underground" vs. "Travellin' Man"]
6 - "Shroud The Stars" ["The Mummy Shroud" vs. "Bright As The Stars"]
7 - "Mr. Universe" ["Mr. D. Brown Skank" vs. "Next Universe"]
8 - "Summertime Running" ["Running Dub" vs. "Summertime"]
9 - "Kampala Truth Work" ["Kampala" vs. "Work It Out"]
10 - "Hurricane Black" ["Black Moon" vs. "Hurricane"]

Download the full album free here.

More info here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mos_dub

Travis Millard's artwork for El-P

A little video about the creative process for the artwork of El-P's latest album "Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3".

Here's the cover by Travis Millard

via Juxtapoz

Animation from Os Gemeos!

It's only a teaser, but still... sweet!



via Freshness

Fire, Mr. Fawlty!

Crazyness...

DJing in a couple of years!?

"The Emulator"... looks crazy!



via The Spin Doctor [The Doctor's Orders]

Rasta Skateboarder from SP

Nice tunes...

The man left the Amazon Jungle to go skateboard in SP!

Nick Manasseh [short] Live Set

"This live DJ set was recorded at the Reggae Roast Carnival After Party at Big Chill House. Nick Manasseh played a killer 2 hour set, thorwing down various tacks from his collection and dubplates from the Mannaseh studio. This was another great session with unbeatble vibes and pressure from all artists and dancers. The night was hosted by MCs Ramon Judah, Clappers Priest, Tuffy Irie, Ras Chanaya and Ishu."

reggaeroast.co.uk

Nick Manasseh Live at Reggae Roast Carnival After Party - 29th August 2010 by ReggaeRoast

Dubby Mixtape from Mr. Manuva

"Roots Manuva and Ricky Ranking selection of tunes and reasonings in the influence of Dub. Recorded in Roots Manuva's front room tracing the roots of a life long fascination. Audio pre amble cross reference of the Roots Manuva meets Wrongtom "Duppy Writer" album."

Duppy Cast by Banana Klan

Track list:

Dawn Penn - "No, No, No Dubplate Snippet"
Linval Thompson - "Conquering Version"
Ricky Ranking - "Can't Trick I"
Micheal Prophet - "Righteous Are The Conqueror"
Little Jon & Toyan - "Jah Guide I"
Johnny Clark - Keep A Good Man Dub"
Scientist - Light And Dub"
Mickey Murka - "Ride The Rhythm"
Admiral Bailey - "Horse Tonic"
Smiley Culture - "Shan A Shan"

bananaklan.co.uk

via FACT Magazine

The album artwork is by legendary 
Greensleeves illustrator Tony McDermott 

Rootikal @ East Village [London]

Aba Shanti-I plays a set at the monthly Rootikal in Old Street. Earl Gateshead (Trojan Sound System) also there + the residents...

Sunday 5th Sept 2010

2 PM until midnight-ish...
Free before 5PM, £5 after...