NEW MUSIC: SKYZOO & !LLMIND “SPEAKERS ON BLAST”
Click Here To Listen To “Speakers On Blast”
Kanye West Monster (feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj)
Intentional or not, Kanye West seems to be in the habit of getting guests on his songs that end up almost overshadowing his own contributions to the song. Case in point, Jay’s verse on that “Diamonds (Remix),” was just unfair. This latest track, “Monster,” is a closer call, Nicki Minaj grabs the Roc and runs off with it, but once again Jay makes ‘Ye look like the little brother of the family. Oh well, boys will be boys, We’re sure Mr. West will pay Jay back in spades on their alleged new EP, Watch The Throne.
An Exclusive One On One Video Puts Fans In The Lab With A Master
Apollo Brown gives fans an intimate look at what goes on in the box when he lays down his highly sought-after beats. He takes the audience through a step-by-step lesson on excellence showing how he puts together a beat starting with the sampling and building all the way up to a polished beat. He starts off with a soulful throwback hook for a sample and blends with a basic but raw drum beats that blend fluidly into another hit for the always-busy producer. After hearing the new beat it is easy to see why the Brown has such a full 2010 on the horizon. He is scheduled for a number or new projects this year including albums with his group The Left(also including rapper Journalist 103), Boog Brown, and Hassan Mackey among others. In the words of Brown, “2010 looks to be fulfilling. Real healthy.”
Download The Reset Instrumentals for free here: http://mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/the-reset-instrumentals
La Roux Tour Dates On Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for La Roux Dates in November!
11/17 New York, NY – Terminal 5 :
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004519F2C7A46F
11/1 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D0044A3B854552B
11/2 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/220044CAC56F398C
11/4 Tampa, FL – Ritz:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D0044A6ABE951D5
11/5 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle:
http://www.livenation.com/event/0E004510E754A560
11/7 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/150044A5E9B9634
11/9 Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/020044A3D3127661
11/15 Boston, MA – House Of Blues:
http://www.livenation.com/event/0100451637547244
HOT!!! Chris Brown feat Opium Black & Maino – DEUCES REMIX!!!
Chris Brown’s #1 hit gets remixed by 2 of East Coast’s hardest working: Opium Black & Maino. Both rappers spit situational scenarios that complement Chris’ bye-bye attitude on the song.
Download: Chris Brown ft Opium Black & Maino – Deuces Remix (RADIO)
Chris Brown ft Opium Black & Maino – Deuces (MAIN)
THE REAL MIAMI HEAT TRIPLE THREAT – HONOREBEL, PITBULL & SEAN KINGSTON
MAIN http://www.zshare.net/audio/7995710542bcb0e5/
SUPER CLEAN: http://www.zshare.net/audio/79957120b8c08eb0/
MIXSHOW VERSION: http://www.zshare.net/audio/79959738f6a0db43/
INSTRUMENTAL: http://www.zshare.net/audio/7995714457456869/
Honorebel is back with yet another smash featuring friend and Miami legend Pitbull. This record is called “I Wanna” and the video was just shot so you can be expecting that soon. The image above is an actual still from the video shoot. Honorebel has been grinding and hitting you all with heat for a while now. It’s time to burn the club and stations down with this one. Let’s get it in!
EXCLUSIVE BONUS RECORD
HONOREBEL FEAT. FAT MAN SCOOP & SEAN KINGSTON
“MY GIRL” THE OFFICIAL DANCE REMIX
Katy Perry – Teenage Dream [remixes]
Here are some Katy Perry Teenage Dream Remixes for you to add to your sets!
THE RUSSIAN FUTURISTS JOIN SNOOP DOGG, BIG BOI AND DRAKE ON 2KSPORTS NBA2K11 SOUNDTRACK!! TOUR DATES W/ CARIBOU ANNOUNCED!!
2K Sports has announced the soundtrack for NBA® 2K11, the latest installment in the top rated and top selling NBA basketball simulation franchise. The soundtrack is the biggest and best in 2K history, offering an eclectic mix of upcoming breakout bands and highly acclaimed artists.
The Soundtrack will include not one, but two classics by The Russian Futurists!!! While shootin’ hoops with your home boys you’ll jam to two Russian Futurists tracks in “Paul Simon” (Our Thickness), and “Precious Metals” (Let’s Get Ready to Crumble). The soundtrack also includes Snoop Dogg, Outkast’s Big Boi, Drake, Kid Cudi, Two Door Cinema Club, The Constellations, and The Alan Parsons Project performing the Chicago Bulls’ intro song.
In celebration of the forthcoming brand new single by The Russian Futurists, and soon after – the long-awaited new album THE WEIGHT’S ON THE WHEELS, Matthew Hart is taking his live band out with music homies Caribou to give audiences in Ontario and Quebec a tasting of the new sounds of The Russian Futurists. They have also been confirmed on the line-up for the 2010 POP MONTREAL Upper Class/Secret City Party at Juste Pour Rire September 30!
THE RUSSIAN FUTURISTS LIVE:
September 14 – Guelph – E-Bar (w/Caribou)
September 15 – Ottawa – Babylon (w/Caribou)
September 16 – Montreal – Le National (w/Caribou)
September 17 – Toronto – The Phoenix (w/Caribou)
September 30 – Montreal – POP MONTREAL (w/The Russian Futurists, Miracle Fortress, Diamond Rings, Cadence Weapon DJ Set)
America’s Best DJ 2010 – Current Top 10 / Voting Closes September 6
Current top 10 (in alphabetical order)
A-Trak
BT
DJ Pauly D
DJ QBert
Jazzy Jeff
Kaskade
Mixmaster Mike
Roonie G
Steve Aoki
Wolfgang Gartner
Check out all the America’s Best DJ nominees
www.americasbestdj.net/bestdj/top100.htm
There’s less than one week left to cast your vote in the annual America’s Best DJ competition. Launched on Memorial Day weekend (May 28, 2010) and ending on Labor Day Weekend (September 6, 2010), the three-month-long promotion run by DJ Times magazine asks the eternal question: “Who’s America’s Best DJ?”
Fans are able to vote for their favorite DJ at www.americasbestdj.net while also earning the opportunity to win gear from Pioneer DJ and Novation, plus free music downloads from Beatport. One lucky voter plus a guest will win a grand prize trip for two to Las Vegas that includes roundtrip airfare, accommodations at The Palms, and VIP treatment at the America’s Best DJ closing party in Rain Nighclub.
The America’s Best DJ competition showcases 100 American based DJs with diverse styles that run the musical gamut. Names currently rising in the poles include A-Trak, BT, DJ Pauly D, DJ Qbert, Jazzy Jeff, Kaskade, Mark Farina, Mixmaster Mike, Steve Aoki and Wolfgang Gartner. If your favorite DJ is on this list keep doing what your doing. If your favorite DJ is missing, get on with it and help show him/her your love by voting now!
Running in tandem with the competition, the 20-event America’s Best DJ Summer Tour is about to wind down with the final four events in Atlantic City, The Hamptons, Boston and Las Vegas (see below for full details). The final event – The America’s Best DJ award show/closing party – will take place on October 2 at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. (Incidentally, Z-Trip—the 2009 America’s Best DJ winner—maintains his “Z-Trip Revolution” residency at the Rain nightclub in The Palms, where he took over the decks after the passing of DJ AM.)
2010 AMERICA’S BEST DJ AWARDS CEREMONY AND CLOSING PARTY
October 2 – Las Vegas, NV
Ghostbar @ The Palms (Awards Ceremony)
Rain Nightclub @ The Palms (Closing Party)
Vote For Your Favorite DJ Online
www.americasbestdj.net
Join The Facebook Fan Page
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Americas-Best-DJ/112131932152938?ref=ts
Follow On Twitter
http://twitter.com/americasbestdj
Rusko Announces North American Tour Dates For September and October
Dubstep trailblazer Rusko has announced a month-long tour starting September 18th in Dallas, Texas and ending October 30th at the HARD Haunted Mansion. The UK-bred DJ released his debut album earlier this year, O.M.G.! on Mad Decent, which features dirty-south staple Gucci Mane, Amber Coffman of the Dirty Projectors, Rod Azlan, and more. His live set mixes these eclectic singers and rappers seamlessly through bass heavy dubstep beats. Rusko keeps one hand on his ear while keeping the crowd thoroughly engaged with his ecstatic stage presence.
Rusko is said to use only original material for his live sets, which isn’t hard to believe considering the long list of artists he’s worked with in the past including Caspa, Diplo, Santigold, Hot Chip and, most recently, production work on M.I.A.’s latest album. Although some samples are mixed into his set, one should expect a very original mix.
RUSKO NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Sept. 18 Dallas, TX – Lizard Lounge
Sept. 21 Denver, CO – Ogden Theater
Sept. 22 Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
Sept. 23 Salt Lake Ciy, UT – The Complex
Sept. 28 San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine
Sept. 30 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct. 1 Seattle, WA – Showbox at the Market
Oct. 2 Victoria, BC – Sugar
Oct. 3 Vancouver, BC – Venue
Oct. 4 Calgary, AB – The Distillery
Oct. 5 Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room
Oct. 15 Chicago, IL – Metro
Oct. 16 Toronto, ON – Opera House
Oct. 17 Montreal, QC – SAT
Oct. 18 Ottawa, ON – Ritual Nightclub
Oct. 21 Boston, MA – Royale Nightclub
Oct. 22 Philadelphia, PA – Voyeur
Oct. 23 Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
Oct. 24 Washington DC – U Street Music Hall
Oct. 26 Knoxville, TN – Valarium
Oct. 28 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Downstairs
Oct. 29 New York City, NY – Roseland Ballroom
Oct. 30 Los Angeles, CA – HARD Haunted Mansion
Canadian Rapper-Producer “KEELO GRAMZ” Plots Triumphant Return with new deals
Canadian rapper and producer, Keelo Gramz, has signed a marketing deal with The Burnitdown Group LLC. The Burnitdown Group is the independent marketing arm for Shady Records. In conjunction with Black & Blue Signature Marketing, they plan to manage Keelo’s marketing and public relations strategy, overseeing the development and growth of his brand.
No stranger to media or entertainment, the rapper is plotting his triumphant return to the industry. In May 2010, he signed an EP deal with Ice Cold Recordings and is actively seeking a major recording deal. His new website, keelogramz.com, launched Thursday, July 20 during the soft debut of his new single “On Some Other Ish”; which is on radio rotation throughout Canada & the US. The official release party for “On Some Other Ish” will be on the same week of his birthday (Sept. 13 to Sept. 19)
Keelo’s tremendously, successful underground rap career spans across 4 years. The Scarborough native and former High School basketball star, began his music career in 2005 where he spent years recording and performing across Canada & the USA. He released his first indie album, Fortunes of the Fearless, which had 3 singles charting in Canada “Here Ya Go”, “Last Call” and “Somebody Snitched”. Not being adjusted to the “industry life”, Keelo took some time off to perfect his craft and spend time with friends & family.
His music speaks for itself and to the masses and Keelo Gramz has been impressing audiences with his music. As Keelo Gramz himself said, “I’m just a simple guy that’s trying to get my music to the world”, but he’s a lot more than that. He’s a talented musician and producer, an amazing performer and is definitely an artist to watch in 2010 and beyond.
Be sure to check Keelo’s performance at IMPORTFEST’s 10 Year Anniversary on Saturday September 11, 2010 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
ALEXISONFIRE To Release iTunes Originals
ALEXISONFIRE ANNOUNCE iTUNES ORIGINALS RELEASE* indicates iTunes original version
Ra Ra Riot Boy (RAC Mix)
Those organized enough to have pre-ordered Ra Ra Riot’s sophomore effort were rewarded with this gleaming, Phoenix-like refit of lead single “Boy.” If you didn’t, don’t worry, we got your back! RAC’s spun the indie darlings aflutter, his effervescent beats simmering beneath “Boy”’s aching crescendos and luminous vocals.
PUSSYFOOT – August 2010: Two-Year Anniversary with Mr. Imagination
August Aichmophobes,
It has indeed been a busy month for the ‘Foot Family. Manufacturing a clothing line, shooting a lookbook, planning an anniversary soiree, and now (finally) unveiling the 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW.
For the AUGUST 2010 episode we find our tried-and-true roster of radio ragamuffins in celebratory form. First up, the man with the venomous vernacular EDDIE ROUSE rips through a trio of listener questions with gonzo aplomb. After cooling his jets for most of the summer, Mr. Clickety-Clack is most definitely back, dispensing streetwise wisdom, vim, and vigor. Next, BLAKE EVERETT takes on two films from opposite ends of the African-American cinema spectrum. In a classic ‘Blake at the Movies’ our resident moviehound scratches-off the Bow-Wow/Ice Cube laugher ‘Lottery Ticket’ whilst jive-talkin’ alongside Terry Zwigoff’s newly-restored blues doc ‘Louie Bluie.’ And MISS SHELLY rounds things out quite nicely with an obit that is quite steamy–in more ways than one.
The keynote guest for the August show…a Pussyfoot exclusive to say the least. MR. IMAGINATION (Gregory Warmack) is one of America’s preeminent visionary artists. For close to 35 years, Mr. I (as he is known to his friends) has been making bizarre and beautiful sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and furniture out of the things we throw away–bottle caps, glass shards, buttons, beads, and nails. His work can be found in the Smithsonian, the Houses of Blues in Chicago and Orlando, the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, and in countless other prestigious institutions the world over.
Sadly, a little over a year ago, tragedy befell Mr. I as his Bethlehem, PA home and workspace burned to the ground. While he was not harmed, the blaze claimed the lives of his slew of loyal pets and destroyed both his prized antique collection and much of his personal art catalogue. As one would, Mr. I slipped into seclusion, all but disappearing from the art world.
Now, in his first interview since this devastating event, Mr. Imagination proudly welcomes Matt and Matt to his new home and museum on the outskirts of ATLANTA, GA to tell his harrowing tale. The move to the South has completely re-energized this self-taught legend and he has set about diligently restoring his fire-damaged art pieces and churning-out a staggering amount of amazing new work. You don’t have to be a fan of outsider art to find this rare glimpse at the elusive Mr. Imagination incredibly moving and hopefully inspiring.
All that, plus a playlist packed with two-year summer anthems.
So join us—and don’t forget our party this Sunday September 5th at El Chavo in Los Angeles—only online at http://www.thehomeofpussyfoot.com
XO,
PF
Lloyd – “LAY IT DOWN” Producer: Polow Da Don
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Fresh new single titled “Lay It Down” by R&B sensation Lloyd. This track is super-produced by Polow Da Don.
Kardinal Offishall TEAR DOWN NOTTINGHILL CARNIVAL (With DJ Semtex) (Video)
Kardinal Offishall aka Carnival Offishall tore down Nottinghill Carnival yesterday. Its the biggest Carnival to take place in Europe, with an estimated 2 million people in attendance.
Kardinal performed on Rampage’s main stage, alongside Dead Prez, Ms Dynamite, and several other UK artists. He performed ‘Dangerous’ and freestyled over ‘Pass Out’ and ‘Next Hype’.
KARDINAL OFFISHALL LIVE ON STAGE @ NOTTINGHILL CARNIVAL from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.
Brand New Spragga Benz ft. NAS
Brand New Spragga Benz ‘This Is The Way’ ft. NAS
Produced by Salaam Remi
Off the upcoming SHOTTA CULTURE LP (Release date: Tuesday August 31st)
http://usershare.net/c17pp5rdo8rz
What is DEAF EARS?
Deaf Ears talks music so you don’t have to
A new podcast series has emerged from the east end of Toronto, featuring two of the sharpest music pundits in all of the GTA.
The Deaf Ears Podcast is hosted by Cam Gordon (Peace/Chart) and Ryan B. Patrick (Exclaim!), and offers a unique listening experience for Canadian music fans. Each episode chooses a singular musical act to celebrate and skewer, as Cam and Ryan riff madly on their relative merits, the quality of their music videos, their eating habits and anything else that comes to mind. “The Deaf Ears M.O. is fairly simple,” says Cam. “We’re trying to replicate the sound and feel of two friends sitting in a bar, talking about music in an unstructured, freeform and half drunk fashion. It’s basically Behind the Music for people who hate Behind the Music.”
To give you a taste of what to expect, Episode 4 focuses on Kim Mitchell with Cam and Ryan debating whether the video for “Patio Lanterns” was racist while Episode 3 targets George Clinton and the amazing fact he’s still alive. Aerosmith, David Bowie and Public Enemy are just a few of the other artists who come under attack and the pair promise regular updates as the series morphs and grows.
The first eight episodes of The Deaf Ears Podcast are currently available for download at http://depodcast.wordpress.com with new episodes posted weekly this fall and beyond.
*OFFICIAL VIDEO* MAGNUM-EXPOS FITTED (PROD BY DIRTWORK)
This is the first single from Magnum’s debut album “M.A.G.N.U.M.”(Made to Achieve Greatness Never Underestimate Me)….Set for a winter 2010 release nationwide.
The album features production from Northern Profit,Dirtwork,Toolman, Vokab, C4 among others…
MONTREAL’S MOST ANTICIPATED VIDEO….MAGNUM’S OFFICIAL SINGLE “EXPOS FITTED” (Prod by DIRTWORK) & DIRECTED BY JUSTIN AGUSTIN….REQUEST IT ON MUCHMUSIC AND SPREAD DA WORD !!! (WATCH IT IN 720HD)
Mazzi/Soul Purpose, “The Inspection”, hosted by Statik Selektah || f. Jadakiss | Vast Aire | Homeboy Sandman | Breezly Brewin
X Avant New Music Festival>October 16-24 2010>Full line-up
The Music Gallery presents X AVANT New Music Festival V: ”What Is Real?”
October 16-24 · Toronto, Canada
JEFF MILLS/ JOHN OSWALD/ MISSION OF BURMA/ THESE ARE POWERS
MISSY MAZZOLI’S VICTOIRE/ DONATIENNE MICHEL-DANSAC
MYRA DAVIES’ 50 MINUTE RING/ A RECONSTRUCTION OF PIERROT LUNAIRE
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE HALO™ BALLET and more!
2010 marks the fifth edition of the Music Gallery’s X AVANT New Music Festival running from October 16 to 24 in Toronto, Canada. Guest Curator Gregory Oh explores the theme of “What Is Real?” through his programming – looking at notions of authenticity in music. Can objectivity and art co-exist? How do our preconceptions influence what we hear? Through nine days of dynamic programming, X AVANT V runs the gamut from Detroit techno to modern dance and video game mash-ups, from creative re-workings of Wagner and Schoenberg to roof-raising rave-ups by post-punk pioneers.
All access festival passes are available now for $75 via Ticketweb.ca. Festival concerts take place at The Music Gallery, SPK (Polish Combatants Hall) and The Garrison.
Program highlights include:
· World Premiere of Halo™ Ballet, an original Toronto production featuring modern dance in the “Halo” video game environment, choreographed by Julia Aplin to new music by Aaron Gervais
· Canadian exclusive club show by American post-punk pioneers Mission of Burma, featured in Michael Azerrad’s book, Our Band Could Be Your Life
· The 50 Minute Ring – Wagner’s 15 hour Ring Cycle performed in 50 minutes, by Vancouver multi-media artist Myra Davies
· Festival opening night party featuring a live A/V performance by Jeff Mills, one of the legends of Detroit techno
· French vocalist Donatienne Michel-Dansac performs the Complete Récitations by Georges Aperghis, one of the most epic feats of contemporary vocal music – only the second time this has ever been performed in history!
Jim Jones – We Got That Gretzky || Clean
New banger for the clubs from Dipset Capo Jim Jones! We Got That Gretzky!!!!ILLUMINATI X – NOBODY
New single from Niagara Falls based group Illuminati X called Nobody. It’s produced by DJ Kreem and it’s very unique and deep.
DJ Pack: http://www.sendspace.com/file/p0j8wv
Fat Beats Announces Schedule of In-Store Performances For Final Weeks
After announcing the closing of their New York and Los Angeles locations, Fat Beats is excited to present a send-off worthy of their hip-hop legacy. A week-long series of in-store performances and music industry panels at both stores will allow the music community to not only learn about the history of Fat Beats and what the future of the music industry holds, but to also celebrate the legacy of one of the strongest music brands in the company of their favorite artists. These week-long in-stores are sure to go down in hip-hop and New York history. Everyone is welcome to come and all events are free.
Today marks the official start of the week-long in-stores for the New York location. This location will host artist perfomances every day this week from 4-9pm until it closes its doors for the final time on Saturday, September 4th, 2010. Additionally, both locations will be selling limited edition commemorative t-shirts, as well as discounted music and merchandise
The schedule for the New York location is as follows:
Monday, August 30th: Artifacts, Da Beatminerz, Immortal Technique, and more
Tuesday, August 31st: Ras Kass, Sav KIllz, DJ Ready Cee, panel discussion, and more
Wednesday, September 1st: Bobbito, Mayhem, Riz, Juggaknots, Sputnik Brown, and more
Thursday, September 2nd: Rob Swift, Torae, DJ Concept, DJ Amir, and more
Friday, September 3rd: Masta Ace, J-Live, Pacewon, Tanya Morgan, and more
*FINAL DAY* Saturday, September 4th: Just Blaze, A-Trak, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and more
Los Angeles residents can expect a similar send-off later on in the month, as that location will remain open until September 18th. The final LA schedule will be announced soon.
Despite these farewells, Fat Beats will continue doing what it does best – bringing hip-hop to the people. Fat Beats Distribution has been renamed FB Distribution and continues to work with both independent and major labels. Likewise, Fat Beats Records is pllaning rleases from a number of artists from their impressive roster, including ILL BILL, TruMaster/KRS-One, Black Milk, Trinity, Sha Stimuli, Q-Unique and more. The company’s online store,FatBeats.com, which carries everything available in their retail locations and more, will remain the number one destination for hip-hop fans for all their music needs. Though these two landmarks may be closing, Fat Beats’ persistence during tough times for the record industry proves it is still very much alive and well.