Just another example of how to take a simple loop, enhance it and create a dope hip-hop track…although subtle, I can hear how the beat has been slightly modified from it’s original version. Listen closely to the bass line and the drums in the flipped version, one has to respect those minor hints of detail. Enjoy…
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Original / Idris Muhammad
Flipped / Madvillain
The BKc/Brooklyn Circus represents another very important part of the modern day Brooklyn renaissance. I met the owner Ouigi (The Bearded Man) a few years back to bounce some creative ideas back and forth, and have been a fan of their whole movement ever since. The growth of the BKc’s business has been astonishing, from a business, branding, style, quality, and design standpoint. Kudos to Ouigi and team, proud of their success and wish them so much more in the future.
Here’s a brief video with shop owner Ouigi as they prepared for Project (which was last week in Las Vegas). Enjoy…
MJ / Happy Birthday MJ! Your music will live on forever, so we as fans NEVER can, and NEVER will say goodbye…R.I.P. Michael Jackson.
Jackson 5 / Never Can Say Goodbye (Pharrell Remix)
Monday / A lesser known Slum Village album, and EP under the moniker “J-88″ (circa 2000) had some of the best low key hip hop tracks, tracks that almost nobody has been introduced to. “Things You Do” is my favorite track on the record and thought it would be a great track to share on a Monday! Hopefully it inspires people to check out the entire EP, which was titled Best Kept Secret. Enjoy…
J-88 / Things You Do
Review / Another amazing LP from Marcos Valle! Vento Sul has a nice vibe all around, the arrangements are killer, and the change-ups plentiful. One of the most interesting things about Brazilian music in general is the percussion, and on this album it blew me away, so many levels and layers of sound. He was backed by Brazilian rock band O Terço, and this sound is known to have been very left-field for Valle, however, I think it’s his second best album to date. Enjoy…
Design / The design of the album cover is interesting, however, I don’t fully understand its meaning. “Vento Sul” translates to “Southern WInd”, and in the cover image it’s apparent that a wind has come though his front door, and is blowing in his hair, but then the main image depicts an abstract interpretation of him standing in a puddle of water with a guitar. Brazilian album covers are never straight forward, but I can appreciate that and eventually I’ll uncover the meaning…
Info / Artist: Marcos Valle / Album: Vento Sul / Year: 1972 / Label: Odeon Fonográfica
Marcos Valle / Democ£stico
Marcos Valle / Pista 02
Marcos Valle / Rosto Barbado
This is nothing new, but as a lover of music and film/video…this “Casa Bey” joint by Mos Def needed to be shared with the masses. Not only is the track a breath of fresh air (the change-ups are ridiculously dope!), but the video concept is on point and the typographic treatments are interesting as well. Enjoy…
LUCHINI
Loved this when it dropped 14 years ago…still love it today. Timeless music, and very appropriate for today’s post. Everybody is anxious to get their labor day weekend started, and this track (and video) will help carry that positive energy throughout the weekend! Enjoy…