Mad Decent has had a paramount year with releases from Diplo & Switch’s dancehall collaborationMajor Lazer, Dominican by way of the Bronx cumbia songstress Maluca, a Buraka Som Sistemaremix EP and more. Garnering the cover of the Fader Music Issue, alongside features in Paste, XLR8R, Billboard, URB, Big Shot and Anthem, Mad Decent is preparing for their most challenging and exciting year to come with the announcement of three new signings: Rusko, Bosco Delrey and Popo. Mad Decent will jumpstart spring with the first full-length release from UK dubstep phenom, Rusko. The North American debut, “OMG“, follows massive singles like Mr. Chips and Cockney Thug plus recent remixes for Kid Cudi, Basement Jaxx, Little Boots, The Prodigy, Kid Sister and tons more. It is slated for a March 2010 release and features new productions alongside collaborations with Crookers, Chali 2una and more. After strong reception from their first 7″ release, ‘Kill Tonight‘, everyone’s favorite gigantic Pakistani three-some, Popo, will release their debut full length this spring on Mad Decent. The three Philadelphia brothers blend reverb-drenched garage with a youthful punk spirit to make loud, melodic washes of noise and pop. Ariel Rechtshaid, producer of the most recent Cass McCombs and We Are Scientists albums, will be contributing to the production roles. A relatively unknown songwriter, Bosco Delrey, is the newest member of the Mad Decent collective of artists. His unique version of rockabilly, dub and electronic music make him a likely candidate to join the Mad Decent family. His music was brought to the attention of Diplo via Paul Devro (resident Mad Decent DJ) and friend 77Klash. Bosco’s interpretation of Chuck Berry’s “Round and Round”tipped the scales and lead to signing him for a full length, slated for release in 2010. Mad Decent will also be embarking on an evolution of their on-line space. Bringing on writers, editors, artists and the like to expose news, music, culture, art and so forth via their website. The undertaking has taken months but is a very exciting venture for the Mad Decent team. Expect columns by Jason Musson of Too Black For BET, Skerrit Bwoy At The Movies, zombie fights and more. You can also expect a retrospective of the Hollertronix series, where Diplo cut his teeth at the now seminal Philadelphia party thru a cadre of white label edits and mix records. All of this will be started with an early 2010 release of a Mad Decent label compilation, featuring a retrospective of past favorites, unreleased remixes and brand new material from the roster. If you thought 2009 was Mad Decent’s finest, you ain’t seen nothing yet! www.maddecent.com
Major Lazer’s video for “Pon De Floor” + directed by Eric Wareheim (of Tim and Eric Awesome Show fame) = if there was an emoticon for “dumbfounded astonishment” I would use it right here.
Major Lazer finally has their own iPhone app, and it was totally worth the wait. It’s super innovative and fun. It’s got the ability to remix portions of the Major Lazer LP, “Guns Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do”, and makes all kinds of crazy sound effects. Check this ting out.
* Unique Major Lazer sounds ward off vampires and zombies, now with 20% more zombie-fighting power!
* Use actual sounds from Major Lazer to make music on your iPhone or iPod touch
* Includes 10 customizable kits that include elements from songs on the album
* Take control of the rhythm of every drum sound and sample
* Remix rhythmic patterns from the album or start from scratch to make your own creations
* Bring sounds in and out of the mix to change the music
* Tap the touch screen to play and record your own musical patterns
* Customize patterns to create your own unique beats
Purchase iDrum: Major Lazer as well as the new album on iTunes -
Mad Decent has had a paramount year with releases from Diplo & Switch’s
Major Lazer finally has their own iPhone app, and it was totally worth the wait. It’s super innovative and fun. It’s got the ability to remix portions of the Major Lazer LP, “Guns Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do”, and makes all kinds of crazy sound effects. Check this ting out.