Nice new track thanks to Ghislain Poirier and Hoodinternet (nice Burial Spank Rock mmashup over there as well). Check it out this one its pretty nice:
Mp3: DJ STV SLV - Blazin Kryptonite
photo thanks to Fader magazine.
Nice remix of the fantastic Gorillaz track "Feel Good Inc." This version is mellowed out with a serious dub beat. Best take I have seen on this track. The remix is by BC's Kutcorners! Give it a spin.
Buy: Get Kutcorners! stuff here.
In celebration of the best record ever recorded there has been a re-release of Thriller with some remixes featuring Kanye, Akon and will.I.am. The Kanye track is kinda weak. The Akon track is pretty damn good. Akon is a jerk but this is a great take on a classic track. Check it out over at one of my favorite blogs Moistworks.
Mp3 link: Michael Jackson feat. Akon - "Wanna Be Starting Something 2008"
Nice mix by Trailmix of the classic Fleetwood Mac track "Make Lovin' Fun." The Grindin' list is responsible for this tip and its a good one. This track was featured on Lindstrom & Prins Thomas Essential Mix aired on BBC Radio 1. Check it out:
Be sure to check out Trailmix's office site here for more remixes.
If its Kanye West you know its going to show up here at some point. Thanks again Discobelle!
Mp3 link: Kanye West feat. R-Kelly - "Flashing Lights" (Remix)
My dudes over at Discobelle got the exclusive from one of my favorite DJ U-Tern. U-Tern's THE COOKIE JAR - Volume 2 is due out soon and if you haven't checked out his remixes you are simply missing out. Head over to Discobelle for the original remix. If you are interested in the track sans vocals give the instrumental bellow a spin.
Mp3: Architecture in Helsinki - "Debbie" (U-Tern Instrumental Remix)
Sébastien Tellier gets credit for making one of my favorite songs of all time (La Ritournelle). His new album, Sexuality is due out soonish. He's signed to Air's label Record makers and calls Daft Punk, Kavinsky, Air, and Phoenix friends. Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo produced Sébastien's newest pop record. Take a listen to a track:
Sébastien Tellier - "Divine"
Swing by his myspace for some more amazing press shots and some very nice remixes. The SebastiAn remix is especially nice but I am sure you knew I was going to say that. His affinity for 80 year old+ sunglasses is an odd choice but I can't question a pop artist thats making great stuff.
photo by Laurent Bochet.
Blogger loved indie electro pop stars Hot Chip are ramping up to release their 2008 record Made in the Dark on February 5th on Astralwerks/DFA. Hot Chip is also going to be visiting the windy city on Febuary 17th. Be sure not to miss that.
Mp3 link: Hot Chip - "Made in the Dark"
Surkin's (aka Benoit Heitz) Action Replay came out early last year. Unfortunately I was just recently able to pick it up. I say unfortunately cause I've been spinning it for a solid week. This kid looking like a young 14 makes some great house. Wish I could have had the chance to get my grips on this earlier. Regardless glad I got it now as tracks like "Kiss and Fly" and "Radio Fireworks" show you that electronica and house is in good hands. The record also has some great remixes that you need to listen to. Check out just one of several.
James Pants hailing from the eastern Washington town of Spokane has released Rhythm Trax Vol. 1: James Pants. No Madlib here at Pants spins a crazy mix of electro-beat driven phych music all his own. Most of the samples Pants takes advantage of are credited to himself on drums and keys. This 10 song deep LP is definately a venture. Check out a track:
Mp3: James Pants - "Track 1"
Buy: Get Rhythm Trax Vol. 1 here.
A couple legends showing why they are just that...legends. Showing off some nice retro technology too.
Urb magazine posted up the rejected mix that Justice did for Fabric. Its a pretty eclectic mix from Todd Rundgren to Daft Punk. Certainly worth checking out.
Mp3 link: Justice - "The Justice XMAS Mix" (formerly the Fabric Rejected Mix)
I should mention to that you should scroll down and download the two part Peanut Butter Wolf mix if you haven't.
Here is a nice house track by Mexico City's Bufi. Bufi is part of a Mexico City based music collective that includes Tu Mamá and Papo Pepo. Both "Funk My Dish" and "Make it Over" are right up my alley musically. I prefer the more drawn out "Make it Over" but like I said good stuff.
Stop by Papo Pepo for a more Air type insipired electronica. Its nice to hear all these great tracks coming out of one collectiv. Really impressive stuff. Check out a couple of my favorites.
Mp3: Papo Pepo - "In Ordem"
Mp3: Bufi - "Make it Over"
Seriously good electronica. Don't miss it. Their label, Letouch has a blog check it out.
photo of Mexico City by Vortex bits .
All original production except when noted by my dude Ghislain Poirier. Great intro with one of my favorite tracks and remixes (by Megasoid) in 2007. Bit of a retrospective hear of Ghis' work with a couple tracks off his new record No Under Ground.
Give this mix a spin. I think you'll dig it.
Mp3: Ghislain Poirier - "Bastard Bass Mix" (zshare)
Perhaps you heard the essential Al Usher remix of Amy Winehouse's "Tears Dry on Their Own" which was certainly one of the best remixes of 2007. This mellow disco house mix was for Cool In The Pool series. Awesome mix that you have to check out.
Mp3: Al Usher - "Peaks and Valleys" (60 min set)
Billary is slipping even more and there are reports that there might be an early exit for her. There are rumors that she never really was interested in winning but was taking one final stab at raising a bunch of money with Bill in a final fundraising campaign. Claims of a money grab is most likely a stretch. With Obama gaining steam and motivating the masses he will be difficult to stop. Interesting to see how New Hampshire shakes down.
Congratulations to Barack Obama for running things in Iowa. When all was said and done the Junior Senator from Illinois took home 39% of the democratic delegates. No small feat given the amount of time the Billary campaign machine was working. It was also no joke that a black male had more support from women, seniors and the typically white conservative farming state.
In his final speech before moving on to New Hampshire Obama was electric conjuring images of the late great JFK and MLK Jr. In a call for change and to take a stand against the status quo. He didn't support the war, hes intelligent and charismatic and I throw my support behind him 110%. Lets hope he continues his surge into New Hampshire and beyond. Congratulations to Senator Obama in becoming the first black caucus winner in America. We still have awhile to go as things are just getting started but what a great start it is.
"They said this day would never come. They said our sights were set too high. They said this country was too divided, too disillusioned to ever come together. But on this January night at this defining moment in history, you have done what the cynics said we couldn't do."
Video: Obama's speech after the win.
Missed out big time on this. Great set of mixes by The Complete Distinctly Jamaican Sounds blog. Check it out if you haven't MUST have listening for your holiday season. Stock it away for later. Really amazing multi-part series.
Link: The Complete Distinctly Jamaican Sounds Christmas Mix 2007
Cousin Cole remixes DJ Kool's 1996 hip hop classic, "Let Me Clear Your Throat."* Cousin Cole is a Brooklyn based floor filling DJ whos making some of the nicest remixes of the season. Be sure to check him out.
Mp3 link: DJ Kool - "Let Me Clear My Throat" (Cousin Cole Remix)
Bonus Mp3 link: Charlotte Gainsbourg - "The Operation" (Cousin Cole Remix)
*Some original sampling tid bits are that Kool used "The 900 Number" by The 45 King and the song begins by sampling "Hollywood Swinging" by Kool and the Gang (via Wikipedia).
