t h e _ R E C O R D

Maybe So, Maybe No

Loving this video by Mayer Hawthorne...Go get that album if you haven't already!

2.22.2010

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The RZA conquers all

Over the years The RZA has always impressed me. I may not always like his music but can't deny how prolific he's been and how he's been able to transcend beyond hip-hop. I'll never forget meeting him like 11 years ago. I've met a lot of people in the music world, specifically the hip-hop world, and he really stood out. He talked to everybody he could, was friendly, warm and lacked any ego that you would expect. (at the time Wu-Tang was on top of the world) He just really seems connected to people and is very open-minded, positive and empathetic to the world but at the same time has been very business savvy. Now, what seems to be no surprise, he's gotten into 19th century style painting. It seems kind of humorous at first but then when you realize that he's reinterpreting classic paintings with white guys and placing himself and other Wu-Tang members in the pieces, the message becomes more profound. This project is a joint venture with W.A.I.L. I'd definitely buy one of these if I had the loot.

Oh, and The RZA is getting into making movies now too!

You can register to purchase one of the prints at When Art Imitates Life

Labels: art, dope, hip-hop, music, painting, thoughts, wu tang

1.09.2010

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Architecture Graffiti

I love seeing people really elevating the art form of graffiti. This is from Libson, Portugal. I have no idea whose work this is. Please let me know if you do so I can give proper credit.

You can see more images of this wall > HERE <

Labels: architecture, art, concept, design, dope, graffiti, space

12.28.2009

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Mos Def - Super Magic

Another video off the Ecstatic album...a.k.a. one of the top 5 albums of the year. If you don't got it, GO GET IT! The video kinda gives me seizures but maybe that's the effect he was going for? And some newness produced by Ski. Be sure to find that 24hr Karate School track too! Mos is killing shit right now..oh yeah, the BlacRoc album is out which he's one as as well! Make sure to watch that other video I posted of Mos Def in Nippon too!

MOS DEF "Supermagic" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Labels: dope, hip-hop, music, video

12.18.2009

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Snakes

This new Massive Attack video is dope. Black and white graphics NEVER get old when done well. The song's pretty good too.

Labels: animation, design, dope, graphics, music, video

11.07.2009

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45 King on HandyTrax

Had to share this...it's a video of Mark The 45 King KILLING a breaks set on a pair of Vestax HandyTrax portables and a stack of 45s.

Labels: 45s, difficult, diggin, dope, funk, hip-hop, Records, soul, video, vinyl, wow

11.02.2009

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Mos Def in Nippon

Definitely worth watching! Check the Ecstatic Mos Def on tour in Japan and get some perspective on where his head's at, the importance of hip-hop and how the culture affects the world. Oh, and go get the new album, The Ecstatic!! One of the top 10 albums of the year...sure, there were plenty of good songs (Drake, Kid Cudi, Kanye, Jay-Z, etc...) but very few good albums...in hip-hop, the only full hip-hop albums worth getting this year are the new Raekwon, Q-Tip & the new Mos Def...period. It's a RAP!

Labels: art, dope, hip-hop, music, video

10.25.2009

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I'll Kill Her

Beautifully done video by Joerg Barton as his thesis project!

I´ll kill her from Joerg Barton on Vimeo.

Labels: animation, art, beautiful, design, dope, music, video

10.24.2009

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Visualizing Music

Really dope motion graphics by Belgian artist Gwen Vanhee exploring new ways to interpret music. Finding new and innovative ways to translate sound to visuals and vice versa always fascinates me. The graphics by themselves are great but the context and execution really brings them to a higher level. I highly recommend checking out some of his other work on Vimeo and Flickr.

Labels: art, design, dope, graphics, music, video

Here, take my card..

(I usually wouldn't post my own designs like this but...this relates to music and people have really loved this design since May. So, why not.?)

Designed by Matt Braun (aka The Record Player). Laser cut & engraved business cards that work come with a 45 insert. Shown in here is the version on black mat board. They also come in other colors variations. If you're interested in working with him on similar concepts for your record label or for your self, contact him. Check out some of his other work on-

Coroflot
Behance
Etsy

Labels: cardboard, clever, design, dope, graphics, music, vinyl

9.28.2009

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More amazing animation by Blu

One of my first posts was an animation by this artist by the name of Blu. His style of animation blended with painting and graffiti is really dope. His newest animation is a collaborative piece done with David Ellis and is one of the best motion graphic pieces I've seen in a long time.

Here's another older video by Blu:

Labels: animation, art, dope, graffiti, painting, video

9.24.2009

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Not Your Typical '80s Jam Pt. 1

This came up today while my iTunes was on shuffle. I did this mix to be given out at a party I did back in 2004. This was recorded at about 10am on a Wednesday in one session with just a stack of some of my favorite records from the '80s. The theme of the party and the mix was to highlight some of the '80s joints that get overlooked when people talk about "80s music" and to put in context with some of the more familiar classics. Enjoy!

Also, go download Not Your Typical '80s Jam Pt. 2 if you haven't already. > HERE <

DOWNLOAD NOW

Labels: 80s, disco, dope, downloads, free, funk, mixes, music, soul

9.12.2009

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Neurosonics Audiomedical

WOW! This short little movie titled "Neurosonics Audiomedical" is dope on so many levels! You really just need to watch it and see for yourself...

Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. from Chris Cairns on Vimeo.

Labels: dope, hip-hop, music, video, wow

9.03.2009

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Paul Henry Ramirez

The first time I saw a picture of something by Paul Henry Ramirez I really didn't pay attention to it and just glanced over it as if it were just some other contemporary graphic design that I've seen thousands of times before. I think the piece was "Chunk 5". The second time, however, his work immediately caught my eye. Sometimes we just need to be in a certain frame of mind to really appreciate something. When I did a little investigating to see more of his work I was hooked!

The thing is, his work is so simple it could be easily glanced over. When you take more than a second to really see the life in his pieces. The bold colors, simple forms, balance and contrast all work in harmony to create depth and movement. In many of his works, shapes seem to assume the role of machinery and the composition is presented as one frame, frozen in time, of the workings of a larger machine and you wonder, "how this machine is working and why?" In his installations, Paul Henry Ramirez gets to show us how his canvases work with a larger machine and each piece works with the others to create a cohesive stystem that seems to be part of the architectural space.

I highly recommend visiting his website

Labels: art, design, dope, fine art, installation, painting

9.01.2009

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House of Flying Daggers

I'm really into this right now...even thought the beat gets pretty boring after about a minute of the same loop. The rhymes are thorough and the video is tight. The Chef Raekwon went with a recipe that works cooked up a classic.

Labels: animation, dope, hip-hop, martial arts, music, video

8.27.2009

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Malice (of The Clipse)

Wow! All I got to say. Just watch the video blog from Malice (of The Clipse).
Check out all the videos > HERE <

Labels: dope, hip-hop, movies, music, video

8.11.2009

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High Voltage animation

Voltage from Bam Studio on Vimeo.

Labels: animation, art, awesome, dope, music, video

8.06.2009

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Requiem for an idiot

Classic jazz/funk break by French mastermind Serge Gainsbourg.

This version by Placebo is pretty good too.

I'm really feeling this performance by French songstress Vanessa Paradis.

Labels: breaks, classic, dope, funk, jazz, video

7.26.2009

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More wooden turntables

Remember those dope handmade Audiowood by turntables by FiveTen Studio I posted a few months ago? Well if, not just click that link and check out these other ones by Thai artist/designer DEr' (maybe someone can help with the translation and tell me a little more about him, his design statement or just something worth knowing. In the meantime, those of us that do not understand Thai can just admire the craftsmanship and the idea of turntables as furniture.

See more at Passion Turntable

Labels: amazing, art, awesome, design, dope, music, turntables, vinyl, wood

6.15.2009

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The Ecstatic

You NEED to go get this new Mos Def album when it drops later this month on Downtown records. I'll admit that I was a little skeptical at first but I was pleasantly surprised. This is a refreshingly dope album. No fluff, a couple little anecdotal skits and only 3 cameos. After learning what a huge fan Mos Def is of Doom (here)I was hoping to see a collabo...maybe soon?. My only issues with this album are that some of the songs aren't mastered well and I get tired of hearing Mos Def just rambling for about half of every track...take out the rambling though and each song would only be about 90 seconds! hahaa... It was really hard to pick out 'the best' songs but here are 3 of my favorites:

History f/ Talib Kweli

Workers' Comp.

Priority

Bonus (I think you should hear this too)

Pretty Danger

Labels: buy now, dope, hip-hop, music

6.04.2009

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Nuclear Evolution, The Age Of Love

WHOA!!! GET THIS ALBUM! The new Sa-Ra album coming out June 9th is crazy....definitely one of the best albums that will come out this year. What is it with Ubiquity records and constantly putting out quality music!? Keep it up! And if you haven't got it already, pick up that Abundance album while you're at it (listen here).

Buy Nuclear Evolution >> HERE <<

check out Sa-Ra on myspace
and their website Sa-Ra.net

I Swear

Gemini's Rising

Death Of A Star (Supernova)

Move Your Ass

Spacefruit

Labels: buy now, dope, funk, hip-hop, music, Neo Soul, soul, wow

5.21.2009

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Listen up- Reality TV feat. Black Thought

WHOA! I just got this a couple days ago....and I finally got my FTP issue resolved so I can do these posts again. Aren't you lucky? This is from the upcoming J.Dilla album 'Jay Stay Paid' coming out June 2nd. GET IT! I also included the song that first used this beat by Dilla's homie Ta'Raach.

Reality TV f/ Black Thought (The Roots)

6 O'Clock by Ta'Raach & the Loveolution

Labels: dope, get it, hip-hop, Let's GO, listen, music, must have

5.14.2009

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Digital 45s!!?? Yes please!

I'm broke but I couldn't resist buying a few of these limited edition Serato 45s co-released by Jazzman and Serato. Of course, Jazzman had to give you a bonus nugget too- on the flip is the ultra rare version of "What's Going On" by Mr. Clean. The purist in me would have preferred the large center hole but these are definitely convenient.

Labels: dope, funk, limited edition, music, rare

5.08.2009

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Wu-Tang covers remixed

This is a really clever project by designer Logan Waters. Wu-Tang Clan and the solo projects have become modern classics in much the same way as popular jazz did in the '50s & '60s. So, it makes sense to pay homage to the Wu in a way that reflects on the timelessness of their music. Ok, that was a bunch of designer b.s. talk. On the real though, they're dope and it's a good idea. nuff said...

Labels: clever, design, dope, hip-hop, music, old school

5.05.2009

posted by the Record Player @ 4:27 PM 0 Comments Links to this post

Two Words

There was a video for this??!!! So ill.

Kanye West w/ Mos Def & Freeway - Two Words
by channelzerotv

Labels: dope, hip-hop, nostalgia, remember when, video

5.03.2009

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Just Ain't Gonna Work Out (sorry baby)

I've been feeling this song for a minute now. It's a video for Stone Throw Records artist, Mayer Hawthorne I still need to get the record though :/ This video is dope and I'm especially feeling how the actual record is the object of attention and desire here. It's subliminally telling me/you that the music is more important than the video and we need to love it and buy the cool heart-shaped vinyl- which is a throwback to Bobby Caldwell's 1978 classic, "What You Won't Do For Love", that was also pressed on clear red vinyl and cut into a heart shape.

Check out more Mayer Hawthorne music and buy it >HERE<
Stones Throw Records
Mayer Hawthorne on MySpace

Labels: dope, funk, love, soul, video, vinyl

5.01.2009

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What A Fool Believes

Nope! Not the version you're thinking of by Michael McDonald (of the Doobie Brothers). This is from a wedding reception for Alex and Sarah, who know a thing or two about music....they got Antibalas with Blinky Griptite to play at their wedding!!!

Here's a live version of the original-

Labels: afro beat, dope, latin, love, music, soul, video, wedding

4.15.2009

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Fire Tagging

Yep, 3 graffiti posts in a row...I could keep going but I have some other stuff to post after this. So, this has probably been done before at some point since it's a pretty simple concept. Plus, people have been tagging with lighters and torches for a loooong time. Still, the pictures of this process are dope.

Labels: art, damage, dope, fire, graffiti

4.11.2009

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More virtual graffiti

Thanks to tdw for letting me know about this digital graffiti wall by YRWall. I love it when graffiti can transcend the streets and reach more people. This type of installation has HUGE potential and I'm sure we'll be seeing more of this in the future.

Go to YR Wall's site >HERE<

YrWall 2008 Showreel - Interactive Digital Graffiti Wall from Lumacoustics on Vimeo.

Labels: art, awesome, computer world, dope, graffiti, installation, technology, video

Virtual graffiti

This is kinda dope. Unfortunately, the testers in the video couldn't really do anything but it has a lot of potential and looks like a lot of fun. It's not quite on the level of the Tagged In Motion project I posted back in the summertime (HERE) but, still this is quite impressive.

Labels: art, computer world, design, dope, graffiti, I want, video

4.09.2009

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Get RAW

It's nice to see some of these living legends are getting some proper recognition.

Labels: documentary, dope, hip-hop, legend, video

4.04.2009

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Abundance! GET IT!

I've been wanting to post this for a while now but it's better late than never! Just go buy the new album by Platinum Pied Pipers, 'Abundance'. It's rare in modern music for an entire album to be thorough from start to finish and really hold my attention. Abundance does just that. It's a beautiful amalgamation of r&b, funk, latin and house. The range of emotions captured in the lyrics help to quantify the diversity in the styles of music represented here. Focusing on the talents of lesser known artists solidifies the passion in the songs. From the uptempo single 'On A Cloud' to the more laid back 'Pigeon Hole' and to the club tracks like 'American Pimp' and 'Rocket Science' this album keeps you hooked in for the duration. The only disappointing part is when it ends, in which case you'll likely press play again or flip the record over.

Buy it direct from Ubiquity. While you're at it, buy their first album too if you don't have it yet (which you should).

Check them out on MySpace and even Wikipedia

On A Cloud (Feat. Karma Stewart)

Pigeon Hole (Feat. Coultrain)

American Pimp (Feat. Neco Redd)

Rocket Science (Feat. Coultrain & Karma Stewart)

Labels: amazing, dope, funk, latin, music, Neo Soul

3.29.2009

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David Ellis

David Ellis is an amazing contemporary artist. I've seen a few of his pieces out of context and didn't look him up. Very inspiring work. What's truly amazing is how big his body of work is at this point and how diverse he is. I have to wonder though...were any of the records used, still good? I've seen some terrifying acts by artists that didn't know how hard certain records are to find and then just destroy them. Yes, painters and sculptors can also increase the costs and rarity of records. For all you people out there either doing art on/with vinyl or know people that do...PLEASE make sure they are worthless records!! I can't stress enough the importance of preserving hard to find records or even common records that are in excellent condition. Anyway, check this dudes' work.

Check out his site- FreshWaterCatfish

Hopewell (2008) from David Ellis on Vimeo.

Labels: art, design, dope, graffiti, music, video

3.17.2009

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Closer With You

Chin Chin - "Go There With You" from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

Labels: dope, funk, music, soul, video

3.14.2009

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Kutiman remixes YouTube

Yeah, I know I'm late to post this. For those of you that haven't seen this you'll be shocked and for those of you that have seen it you'll still want to watch it again because it's DOPE!! Israeli producer Kutiman used only YouTube videos to create a new album! Kutiman is known for doing some nice remixes and some original material. Even though this project is technically a 'remix' since it's sample based, I would say it's original work because of the rearrangement and the thought process behind this. Sure, this is a great project but you should go buy his album and 7"s.

watch all the videos here at Thru-You

and check out Kutiman on myspace

Labels: amazing, dope, music, video, wow, WTF

Afro Punk documentary

Big up to my man Daniel 'Gravy' Thomas & his band Philmoore Browne for being a part of this. Gravy is an AMAZING writer and performer...if you ever get the chance, go see Philmoore Browne live and go buy their music!! Also, to Chuck Treece and McRad whom I don't know personally but share mutual friends. Chuck has been pretty important to the music scene in Philly for a looong time. Did I see Major Taylor too!!??

Go To AfroPunk.com to learn more.

Labels: dope, music, punk, rock n roll, social issues, video

3.09.2009

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Ain't Got No...I've Got Life

Another classic by the original funky soulstress, Nina Simone. Last time I posted a new video for the classic Feelin' Good and now is this epic live recording of one of my personal favorites "Ain't Got No...I've Got Life". Man, I wish I had this version on vinyl...I just have the studio version on 45, which is still dope. Her outfit and hair here reminds me of the cartoon character in several Miles Davis gatefold covers such as 'On the Corner' and 'Big Fun'. You'll want to watch this again so, bookmark it (or just bookmark my custom search).

Labels: beautiful, dope, funk, jazz, live, music, soul, video

3.03.2009

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We're Through

If you didn't get it, you NEED the James Pants album in your life!! I'm a sucker for mid-eighties boogie/disco and for smooth r&b and tough electro. This album's got it all and then some. He's also an interesting DJ...if you get the chance to hear one of his mixes, pay attention.

Labels: dope, electro, hip-hop, house, music, Neo Soul, soul, video

2.26.2009

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Quantic (WIll Holland)

Chances are you've heard at least something either produced or remixed by Quantic at some point in the last 8 years even if you have no idea who he is. This is because the man behind Quantic, WIll Holland, is nothing short of a musical prodigy in the modern sense of the word. He is one of the most prolific people in modern music and covers a wide range of styles from raw funk, house, trip-hop, broken beat, reggae, hip-hop, latin, jazz and afro beat. Since 2001 he has released over 20 albums and singles, has done dozens of remixes and still finds time to DJ and even did a rare funk compilation a few years back. To put it bluntly, he is nothing short of amazing and has been a major force in the underground music scene since releasing his first album 'The 5th Exotic' on Tru Thoughts.

Learn more and buy direct here>> Quantic

These videos are only a very small taste of what he and QSO is about. Enjoy!

Labels: broken beat, dope, funk, hip-hop, house, latin, music, soul, video

Day N' Nite

I've been feeling this track for a minute now...glad to see a dope video for it.

kid cudi - day 'n' nite
by 75_prod

Labels: animation, art, dope, hip-hop, music, soul, video

2.20.2009

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Synthesize

Really dope video from a live visual performance by Simian Mobile Disco, directed by Kate Moross & Alex Sushon. Simple and effective. If you like flashing lights and circles, this is the perfect video for you.

Labels: art, design, dope, house, music, video

2.13.2009

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She One

Really nice work by UK-based artist She One. She just came out with a limited edition spray paint of only 500 cans being produced by Montana. Kinda weird to buy 'limited edition' spray paint but for only $25 you can own a piece by a great artist.

Labels: art, design, dope, graffiti, hip-hop

2.12.2009

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TV On The Radio

You need to buy their albums! Great music.

Labels: dope, music, rock n roll, video

2.05.2009

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On The Run

CLASSIC by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo...one of my favorites. Kool G Rap really brought the streets to the speakers. Unlike today's so-called thug rappers who all rhyme in the same style about the same stuff and water it down for mass appeal and even try r&b singing, G Rap stuck to his guns figuratively and literally and is one of the most respected MC's in Hip-Hop's history. Don't Sleep.

Labels: dope, drugs, guns, hip-hop, music, nostalgia, rap, video

2.01.2009

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PPP Abundance

Big up to Wajeed, Bling 47, Platinum Pied Pipers, etc... for making some of the best music so far in the 21st century. The first release back in '05 was without a doubt one of the top 5 albums that year. Now, after much anticipation, the new album by Platium Pied Pipers (Wajeed, Saadiq and guests) dropped their Abundance album on January 20th. A couple of the songs are on this free download mixtape. Also, some DOPE remixes of older stuff. YOU NEED THIS! Go buy the album too!

download it HERE

Waajeed & Bling 47 Group's MySpace Page

Buy the album direct from Ubiquity

Labels: buy now, dope, hip-hop, music, Neo Soul, soul, wow

1.31.2009

posted by the Record Player @ 12:28 PM 0 Comments Links to this post

I Want Your Soul

Now in the last post we saw one extreme of this new generation of house/techno..but we also have the " Ol' Heads " to consider. Dudes like Armand Van Helden can get away with doing some retro hip-hop shit because he IS hip-hop. Sure, he's made his money in the house scene but real heads know, he was a dope hip-hop producer first. I guess that's why a lot of his tracks have that edge to them. This dude has been one of the most consistent and prolific producers in the last 20 years. DON"T SLEEP! This first video came out last year I believe and is pretty dope. I gotta admit though, I rarely played the original...the Jesse Rose remix just bangs harder and worked better on the dance floor.

However, I still play this next track out every-so-often and it STILL gets people moving even if they've never heard it (I know that's hard to believe...). Bonified classic in every sense of the word. Any respectable DJ playing disco should know the sample instantly. The raw edit of this track is crazy too.

Here's a bonus.. If you're a "DJ" and don't own the song that was sampled for this on vinyl you should just quit! hahaha..

Labels: classic, dope, hip-hop, house, music, video

1.30.2009

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Lemurs

No, not the animals from Madagascar (and other places). I'm talking about this new music interface. Lemur is like a combination of Tenori-On, Monome and iPhone. Ok, maybe that's a bad description. But the retro-future interface is definitely inspired by Tron and Star Trek. From what I could see in a few short videos, this interface could add to the changing face of music for the better. It can basically do about 5zillion things. (but no more than that) Just go to JazzMutant's website to learn more. And watch the video below..and watch more of the ones on YouTube, you'll be sold on it instantly. You'll see that you can customize it to your liking, add more screens, control EQs, adjust sensitivity, make music on the fly, etcetera...It's DOPE and I want one...

Labels: amazing, artificial intelligence, computer world, design, dope, music, sound, video, wow

ManWoman Boogie (update)

New link to watch the video + live performance.

This is one of my favorite joints off The Renaissance...I'm surprised and happy to see a video for it. You need to go buy that album! (oh and can someone please buy the vinyl for me!!! I haven't been able to buy that yet either!)

Q-Tip - ManWomanBoogie

Q-Tip - Conan O'Brien - 1/19/2009
by 3030fm

Labels: dope, funk, hip-hop, music, video

1.21.2009

posted by the Record Player @ 10:20 PM 0 Comments Links to this post

Mr. Dheo

Check out the work by Portuguese graffiti god Mr. Dheo. Beatiful work and really pushing the art form.
Go to his site> MrDheo

Labels: art, design, dope, europe, graffiti, hip-hop, painting

1.10.2009

posted by the Record Player @ 1:26 PM 1 Comments Links to this post

The Roots rock for the youth

I heard about this months ago but just saw the vid. Sersiously, is there any crowd they can't rock for!!?? They must've had a blast doing this performance for the kids show Yo Gabba Gabba...I need to get this for my nephews!.

Labels: children, dope, funk, performance, soul, the roots, video

La La Land

Labels: classic, dope, house, music, video

1.09.2009

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you NEED these mixes in your life! Download now>>>

DOWNLOAD NOW

Labels: dope, downloads, funk, hip-hop, house, me, mixes, Neo Soul, soul

1.08.2009

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Jazzanova's new album: GET IT!

I can't believe I'm a couple months late on getting this. Usually I'm pretty on top of new releases as important as this but as I've said before...school's a muhfuka! That's still not a good excuse for missing this release... Ahhhh...where to start!! Well, how about with the immediately apparent presence of mostly live instruments...not what I was expecting from Jazzanova but not surprised either. (remember the Sonar Kollektiv Orchestra album from earlier this year?) As producers of quality music, Jazzanova rarely let me down but there's not much they've done that really blows me away or gives me chills. Oh, and keep in mind, these dudes are from Berlin! It seems like a lot of the best soul & funk music is coming from Europe (or at least gets more support there). I have to wonder though...what happened to their sense of album art??!!! Seriously..it's some of the worst album art I've ever seen in my life and I'm being as nice as I can with that statement! hahahaha.. SUPPORT GOOD MUSIC, BUY THE ALBUM.

Let Me Show Ya

So Far From Home f/ Phonte of Little Brother

Gafiera

I Can See

BUY THE ALBUM

BONUS: Sonar Kollektiv Orchestra

Boom Clicky Boom Klack (Jazzanova)

BUY THE ALBUM

Labels: amazing, art, dope, funk, jazz, music, Neo Soul, soul

12.30.2008

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UPDATE>> Grown Folks : A Party For US

This party will be every Saturday night. Don't miss it. The crowd is beautiful and the music is great. Philly needs this! (if that statement means anything to you, you should be there ;)

So, it's been a WHILE since I've done a weekly party but a good opportunity presented itself and the wait is over! Starting December 6th I'll be rockin' every Saturday night at Sakeya from 10p-2a. Cover is only $5 and Free for ladies until midnight. (and Free on the guestlist). There's drink specials until midnight and the kitchen will be serving until 1! (the food here is amazing!!! authentic Japanese & Korean dishes and some of the best sushi I've ever had)

Ok, ok....enough about all that stuff...what you really need to know is what the music & vibe will be. We just want a nice & open-minded crowd. Grown Folks isn't just about ol' heads or some pretentious bullshit...it's for anyone that needs something besides the typical top40/frat party vibe. Classics, House, Soul, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin, Disco, Afro-Beat and of course Polka!

For a small sample of what to expect, listen to my mixes on the main page of this site and download some of the sets in the downloads section. I'll be recording live at the party too so check back for some snippets from each party.

Labels: dope, events, music

11.22.2008

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Listen!

This video is ill and it's for one of the best songs on the album. (btw...why is the vinyl so fucking expensive! A 2xLP should only be about $15 (or less) for domestic releases!)

Labels: art, dope, hip-hop, music, video

11.16.2008

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Delivery Man

I can't front, I like The Cool Kids. Just some good Hip-Hop for the dome piece. Nothing real fancy or gimmicky..their K.I.S.S. approach is workin. Plus, these dudes are seriously grindin' and are 2 of the busiest and hardest working in Hip-Hop right now.

Labels: dope, hip-hop, music, video

9.20.2008

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Glaciers of Ice

Still one of the best songs about drugs and murder ever made. One of my favorite RZA productions too.
don't sleep.

Labels: dope, hip-hop, music, video

New download: Eavesdrop radio mix

I think I mentioned before that I did a mix for Eavesdrop radio.? Well, it aired this past friday. So, now you can have it! You can also dowload the entire radio show from RecordBreakin.com everyweek if you can't tune in live. Every Friday from 6-9est on WKDU, DJ's Junior & Lil' Dave inform the world of the best music they can give from all genres & all times. In Philly, tune in to 91.7fm or worldwide go to wkdu.org

DOWNLOAD NOW

Labels: dope, downloads, music

9.14.2008

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Really nice photos for ad campaign

Sorry about the back to back photo-based postings but I just found this and want to share NOW! This company called Insight makes clothes & accessories targeted to the surf/skate/snow market. Their new ad campaign called "Dopamine" is really nice and based on the links on their site, it's a company I can definitely support (what other clothing company puts Noam Chomsky in their links!?)

Labels: art, design, dope, fashion, photography

7.06.2008

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GOOD music videos this week!

This week I've decided to post some good music videos for once. For this first video I think the music is just ok but the video is very cleverly done with a budget of about $0. Just a digital camera and a laptop. (I'm guessing somebody had a camera and a MBP before they thought of this!)

I think this is a pretty good contemporary rock song but the video is nice. I love these collages of old scientific footage.

Now for some classics...
I was psyched when I discovered this a couple years ago. One of the biggest breaks ever by one of the dopest rock/funk groups ever. (along with A Certain Ratio, The Dance, Defunkt, Pigbag, etc...) This video for Cavern is crazy. There's another version too but it's not as good.

Still one of the best videos in all of music is The Pharcyde's 'Drop' video. This technique has been used since then but this is the first that I know of to do a whole video in reverse. If you pay attention you can see that they tried to sync their lips too! (They had a linguist help train them for that.)

Labels: awesome, dope, music, neato, video

7.05.2008

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New styles of graffiti

Here's a few new explorations into graffiti worth checking out:

PaintThatShitGold allows you to bomb any other site on the web. It's part of the promotion for Atmosphere's recent album (I don't know if it's the most recent one)

Graffiti Playdo allows you to do graff with other people over the web.

Green Works' Reverse Graffiti is a really cool project. So simple but thought provoking in different ways. Thanks to one of my professors, Tony G from Grow Design, for letting me know about this. You can see a lot more pictures of these pieces on Flikr

Tagged In Motion is insane!!! I love the blend between the primitiveness (yes, it's a new word now) of graffiti with the cutting edge computer/tech/geek/vr stuff.
This still blows me away when I watch it. I first saw this about 6 months ago and it's stayed in my mind since then so it's pretty damn impressive.

Hektor is another project I've known about for a while (although I was late...it's a few years old). It's essentially just a couple of motors and a string that moves the can of spray paint around. It makes the images from basic vector art and then figures out the path that it must go in to produce the art, similar to a CNC machine.

Labels: art, dope, environmental issues, graffiti, machines, science, video

6.28.2008

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