January 2010
34 posts
WatchMos Def - White Drapes
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NEW MUSIC TUESDAY
This week’s new music slot belongs to Four Tet; a name I am sure a few are familiar with. There Is love In You sways in another direction from previous Four Tet albums. There is a presence of striped down, organic electronic ambiance laced throughout the songs. Organic and electronic are just two adjectives that rarely are used together, but they blend perfectly in Four Tet’s...
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RJD2 - Crumbs off the Table (feat. Aaron...
NEW MUSIC TUESDAY (the day after)
Only a few hours late: This week’s new music slot belongs to veteran Hip-Hop instrumentalist , RJD2 with his new album The Colossus. This album proves why RJ is simply a master at sampling; turning the studio technique into a complex musical expression and then using actual instruments to complete his formula. RJD2 may disappoint others because he refuses to stay in the box of boom bap....
Vampire Weekend - California English
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NEW MUSIC TUESDAY
My pick of this week hails from right here in New York City. Vampire Weekend, with their sophomore album titled CONTRA. Describing their sound as “Upper West Side Soweto,” the band of literary scholars mixes, indie rock with African pop inspired melodies and rhythms. Contra picks up from the last album with smart lyrics, and great compositions. See, the single “Cousins”...
O.V. Wright - Nothing Comes to a Sleeper
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WatchOMG!!!
Along with tragedy there is Triumph
This simple brought tears to my eyes.
Suite For Ma Dukes:
Timeless II celebrated the music of hip-hop producer, James “J. Dilla” Yancey. Composed and arranged for a 60-piece orchestra by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, the concert featured special guests Bilal, Dwele, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Talib Kweli, and more. This premiere performance is still buzzing in...
Willie Mitchell - Groovin’
R.I.P
Willie...
