Artist to Watch.. Mara Hruby

My guy Haydn aka Phantom Lover (if you didnt get his free EP, its here), recently put me on to the lovely Mara Hruby, from Oakland. Her voice is like the velvet you long to touch. Definitely an artist to follow... Check out her BANDCAMP to listen to more..
From her bandcamp: Introducing the new and fast rising twenty-two year old artist, Mara Hruby, from Oakland, CA. She burst onto the scene in the beginning of 2010 playing shows all around the Bay Area and is now releasing her debut EP “From Her Eyes”. This is her first release of music to the world and it will say a lot about her character and vision as an artist. Mara Hruby worked on this album for a total of nine months and even went as far as recording and arranging/engineering her own vocals. As a true artist, she jumps right into her dreams and doesn’t emerge until a full, final, conceptualized, and complete project has risen. “From Her Eyes” is an EP of cover songs originally recorded by male artists, and each song has represented a moment in her life. She is covering artists such and Mos Def, Andre 3000, Jamiroquai, even D’Angelo and a few others. She is a mesmerizing artist that puts on a show with poise and grace, and she’ll bring you into her heart like no other.




DOWNLOAD HERE

CMJ PICKS: CHICO MANN

Come kick off CMJ right with Afro-Cuban rhythms, Afrobeat and classic freestyle brought to you by DJs Sabo, T-Kat and Uproot Andy, and a performance by the one and only Chico Mann. This event is sponsored by Wax Poetics Magazine and Record Label, and celebrates the release of Chico Mann's new album 'Analog Drift' which comes out next week!

This event is private, if you wish to attend please send an email with your name and credentials to - cmjrsvp@co-signcollective.com.

Your RSVP will be confirmed!

Eagle Nebula drops Bombs...

My lady, the one and only Eagle Nebula, will be dropping an EP early next month. The single, produced by Daru, is already on steady rotation, so I'm amped to hear the rest. This song has been stuck in my head all week, get it free HERE:

LoveWall from LoveBomb Films on Vimeo.

MAUVE is the new Black

Brooklyn stand up! Phantom Lover aka Hadyn, has released some yummy music last week.. and its FREE! I love this EP (and it's not just because I have a track on it!), and recommend you grab it quick while its hot! “Mauve” EP features vocals by Jesse Boykins III, Fatima, Nicholas Ryan Gant and Sarah White (wink, wink). Look forward to hearing more about this project with remixes, etc in early 2011!



Get the EP HERE!!!

Ahh, and speaking of Fatima, check out her new video for Warm Eyes (prod by DAM FUNK):

Early to RISE

New music from Taylor McFerrin! So excited about this release! Dont sleep! Taylor McFerrin - Track Preview from EARLY RISER by Taylor McFerrin

Mama loves...TAWIAH -EveryStep Castro's Dubstep Remix

FREE DOWNLOAD

JOY for the eardrums!

JOY by anthonyvaladez
JOY || CURATED AND SELECTED BY ANTHONY VALADEZ
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Stereolab – Come & Play In The Milky Night
Cody ChesnuTT – Do Better For The Young
Afta 1 – Sunset
Theophilus London – Enjoy The Sun
Velvet Undergound – Femme Fatale
Black Spade – I Heart
Dogg Master – Im Ready
Unknown Artist – Always
Mike B – No Stoppin The Slide (Re-edi t)
Ashley Thomas – Somethings Got To Give
Carole Sylvan – Think
Vaughn Mason – Roller Skate
Suff Daddy – Sip Liquor
Floating Points – Esthian Iii
Avila Brothers – The Mood
Bill Withers – In Your Life
Michael Jackson – All I Do (Hiroshi Fujiwara Remix)
Kyle Hall – You Know What I Feel
James Blake – CMK
Sir Froderick – Twice As High
Quadron – Never Freeze
Nico – These Days
Meshell N’degeocello – Thankful

More from Anthony Valadez HERE

I'm a rainbow too....

This track is hot! Reppin' the Twin Cities (my home!) we got Booka B on this banging remix of Sun Is Shining, featuring Toki Wright! Check it here!

2 REMIX EP's!

First off, I'm excited to share this tasty treat in the form of a FREE EP! FADE, was originally released on my EP Hiding Blind, and I finally get to drop the remixes! Its a really eclectic mix with sound and beats coming from Venezuela, Milwaukee, Philly, Maryland and of course the NYC. Remixes by Sonotech, J-Todd, BUSY, myself and a dope collab by Zaphyrn and Basil (aka Sir Froderick). Its FREE, so just grab it. HERE!





Secondly, we dropped C Train as a single a while back, and now have new remixes by Dj Dhundee (Sugarcuts) and Matt Shadetek (Dutty Artz), so we just put in out as an EP on Bagpak Music. Artwork by our very own Lichiban. Grab it HERE:

This eclectic remix EP blends the sounds of dubstep, dancehall and drum n bass, with the sexy-sultry-soul vocals of Sarah White, to make a fusion match-made for the dancefloor. As a Minneapolis native, this Brooklyn transplant, cries out through flo and song expressing the effects of life on the hustle and the grind, and the challenge of keeping a balance. 'C Train' is a sweet collaboration of time, space, passion and raw beats. The original is produced by her partner Dj Don Cuco (Cultura Love), and then given a completely new life when remixed by 3 masters of sound, Dj Dhundee (Sugarcuts), Matt Shadetek (Dutty Artz) and Heinrich Zwahlen (Basscut). Definatley one to get your heads nodding, mind expanding and hips grinding..

Caits shares her BLACKEST BLOOD

I'm so excited for my girl Caits Meissner, who is dropping an EP -- The Wolf & Me on MAY 1st! I feel honored to build and grow with amazing ladies like this a phone call away. Keeps me inspired to keep pushing myself and in return, pushing others.
Once I get my copy, I'll be sure to give our Wronglips friends a nice review of it, but until then grab the single for free! Get Blackest Blood HERE!


Also check out the EPK by the Love Bomb dropstress Eagle Nebula:


Caits Meissner / "the wolf & me" EPK from Caitlin Meissner on Vimeo.

Cumbia Lovers: Check out Dj Don Cuco's remix of BUYEPONGO " Tiene MOTO":

BUYEPONGO "TIENE MOTO (DJ DON CUCO ~ CUMBIATRONIKA RE-MEX)" by CULTURA LOVE RECORDINGS Also be sure to check out LISTEN RECOVERY and LISTEN CLOTHING! Much love coming from the west coast.. (BUYEPONGO featured in the ad below)

URB X KING BRITT: Freebie

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD!!!

Tracklist
1. “If I Cant Hold You Tonight”- Desire
2. “Rebecca Loos”- Alexis Tyrell
3. “I Know It Happened”- Fuckpony
4. “Electric Love (Bohdi Remix)”- Vikter Duplaix
5. “Love What You Have feat Rucyl”- King Britt
6. “Hum (Hollis P Monroe Mix)”- Jenn Mierau
7. “Twilight (Elliptical Mix)”- Lusine
8. “The Intricate Beauty feat Ryat”- King Britt
9. “Black Pearl (Sasha Funke Mix)”- Bloody Mary
10. “Now feat Asrtid Suryanto (King Britt Summer Mix)”- King Britt
11. “Singularity”- Chris Perez Project
12. “A Little Bit”- Lykki Li n Drake
13. “Ancestors- Gonjasufi

Beauty : Now

King Britt will soon be dropping what he calls his "last conventional dance album" before he moves over to the even more experimental side. Personally, I don't think I could ever get tired of new music by King, so I'll take the dance, experimental and everything between. The world needs more music like this that keeps your mind, body and soul moving to new levels. Enjoy this little taste of whats soon to come, by grabbing the track titled NOW, with the lovely Astrid Suryanto on vocals. GRAB IT HERE: SNS!

The full album, The Intricate Beauty, drops this spring on Nervous/FiveSix. More info here.

FREEBIE from RCRDLBL: MELO X meets JADE<3

Nice remix of JADE's track DROWN ME OUT by MELO-X
GET it here: HOLLA!

Solid 12's! Free mix from Dj Don Cuco

A solid selection of 12" vinyl from the crates... Rare Groove, Broken Beat, Latin, Future Jazz, Afro Beat...
BUENA MUSICA!!! Get it HERE!

1. Kuniyuki "Rain Of Ocean"
2. Electric Vibes ft. Roy Ayers "DJ Spinna Remix"
3. Taylor McFerrin "Broken Vibes (Isoul8 Edit)"
4. Jazztronik "Samurai"
5. War "Flying Machine (The Chase)"
6. Was A Bee "This Is What You Are"
7.Hector Lavoe "Mi Gente (Loui Vega EOL Mix)"
8. Tony Allen "Ole (Salah Ragab Cairo Version)"

Free treat from J*Davey!

BRM X SNS & Suite 903 x Hiding Blind

Just wanted to send out a shout to the lovely Boyuan at Beyond Race Magazine! Check out this review of the Saturn Never Sleeps' show last week @ The Knitting Factory featuring 'yours truly'... If you missed the show, be sure to look out at Saturn Never Sleeps for pics and updates!
Check out the review HERE!



Also, shout out to OP, Suite 903 and Dj Brina Payne who featured the track off of my EP, Hiding Blind (Altered Natives Remix) on the current Suite 903 Podcast 007! Check it out HERE for free! Sponsored by Toyota Camry..
Mixed By DJ Brina Payne

1. Brittany Bosco – It Was You
2. M64 – In the Pocket
3. Vula – Rock The Boat (Soul Culture Aaliyah Revised)
4. Ayah – Do It All Again
5. DJ Center feat. Middle Child – In A Song
6. Havana – It Ain’t New
7. JimiJames – Cruise Control
8. Sarah White – Hiding Blind
9. J*DaVeY – Outta The Window
10. Nicoya – Superman

Cop it! Good Cause Too!

M.anifest is blessing us all once again with a gift that keep on giving. His newest release The Birds and the Beats is available for free to the masses.. His only request? Donate a lil' something (or a BIG something) to the "Young Entrepreneurs Africa," (YE,A). 

Check me out on the intro track, Born Free and also Walk Away! Keep your ears ready for a new project with M.anifest and Myself, under the name S & M.. coming soon...

From M.anifest:

I'm happy to liberate the Full Album/Mixtape, "The Birds And The Beats," for free today Nov 20, which happens to be my born day as well. Kindly do share with your readers.

http://www.zshare.net/download/68779537d875c1f3/
 
Being from the mother of all motherlands, I thought this would  be a useful opportunity to promote a cause as well: "Young Entrepreneurs Africa," (YE,A) - a nonprofit giving tools and skills for African Youth to get theirs the entrepreneurship route and not have to rely on charity. The complete rhyme and reason of it all is at http://manifestmc.com

I work with some incredible musicians who dedicated massive amounts of time and talent to make this happen so I couldn't take full credit for this release. The download includes liner noteswhich is a first for free digital releases as far as I know. We give thanks.

Production Credits: G Mo, Budo, O-D, Katrah-Quey, 40 Winks, Dee
Vocal Features: Krukid, Sarah White, Dodi Phy, Mandi

Mama's love: FREE Sampler from SNS!!!

A sampler of tracks from King Britt & Rucyl, Sarah White, Ras G, Afta-1, Stef Eye, who are performing at December’s Saturn Never Sleeps events:

- December 10th in Philadelphia at Painted Bride Arts Center

- December 11th in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at Knitting Factory.

Check out more info @ SNS!

FREE DOWNLOAD :: NIKKI NTU x MELO-X :: Get It Up

Here is a new track from the lab of my two brilliant friends, singer/ MC NIKKI NTU & producer/ MC/ DJ MELO-X. These two have been dropping gems, if you haven't had a chance to listen to their first project, THE HISTORY OF DREAMS EP-which I had the pleasure to illustrate-, check it out here...it's FREE as well! [photo by King Texas & TONE]

DOWNLOAD IT HERE>
A word from MeLo-X:

Wass good peeps. Long time no see.

I been in the Lab working on a lot of music this past summer and fall. This year has been so productive for me with the success of my music, shows, and parties. I wanted to end the year off with some good new music. I'm not the type of artist to release music frequently with no plan or reason other than just having music out. It makes no sense too me. So since I have a lot of Music stashed up I figured I'd end the year right. From now till January I'll be putting out a lot of music produced by me. This is to Build up for my First official Instrumental Album Dropping Next year called Sonic Intercourse. Be on the look out.


This track is called Get It Up feat. Nikki NTU and produced by me. It is from a project that I worked very hard on this past summer. Take a listen and turn up the bass on ya speakers. Stay tuned for a itunes release of Nikki NTU's first EP "A History of Dreams" scheduled for next year spring. BLAOW!!!!