Monthly Archives: May 2010

PAPERMILL

Wednesday: May 26, 2010 Posted: Darien Victor Birks Category: Sidenote 1 Comment

Papermill

I’ve been waiting for the second official release from Madvillain, well they finally released a single from the upcoming album. This is sounding pretty dope! I expected nothing less. The German sample that they used is craaaaazy!

Madvillain / Papermill

THE LEAK

Monday: May 24, 2010 Posted: Darien Victor Birks Category: Sidenote 4 Comments

The Leak

The Leak

VARIACE

Sunday: May 23, 2010 Posted: Darien Victor Birks Category: Funk, Jazz 1 Comment

Variace

Review / Quirky and obscure, but definitely some good music on this album by Josefa Vobruby, from the Czech Republic. There are  a variety of sounds on this record, influenced from American jazz, funk, and even some classical music. It’s a decent listen, but the cover design puts this one over the top for me.

Design / One of the best covers I’ve ever seen! Odd, but super cool. The album title “Variace” translates to “Variation”, so the two sets of headphones could be a visual for that metaphor, however, I’ve yet to figure out the use of the orange. Josefa Vobruby peeking through the side window giving the nod and fist is a nice touch. The type is simple and  clean, looks to be a tightly-kerned Helvetica.

Info / Artist: Josefa Vobruby / Album: Variace / Year: 1974 / Label: Supraphon

Josefa Vobruby / Let Cmel†ka

Josefa Vobruby / Preludium Cis Moll

BAM BAM

Friday: May 21, 2010 Posted: Darien Victor Birks Category: Reggae 2 Comments

Sister Nancy

Message / This is pretty popular, however, it’s one of my favorite bass lines in music history…”Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy. This record has craaaazy vibe!

Info / Artist: Sister Nancy / Album: Bam Bam 7″ / Year: 1982 / Label: Techniques

Sister Nancy / Bam Bam

MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW 5 SELECTS

Wednesday: May 12, 2010 Posted: Darien Victor Birks Category: Sidenote 1 Comment

Madlib

Madlib Medicine Show 5 / The latest installment to the “Madlib Medicine Show” series is #5, which is an archive of his beats created between 1990 and 2000. I heard it and was once again blown away by how nice Madlib is with the beats! I had to share a few of my favs from this record here on the site. You can purchase the album from the Stones Throw online store.

Madlib / Episode VIII

Madlib / Episode XI

Madlib / Nothing From Nothing

Madlib / Episode XVI

Sound Suite Vol.1 / Brazilian Bag

Wednesday: May 12, 2010 Posted: Darien Victor Birks Category: Sound Suite 9 Comments

Brazilian Bag

Sound Suite Vol.1 / Sound Suite is a new addition to the blog. Essentially they will be compilations of music, all theme based…this is the first of many volumes to come, Brazilian Bag. I’ve gathered several of my favorite Brazilian bangers to share with you all. (Note: These are NOT MIXES, you will have access to each individual MP3 track on the compilation). Simply download and enjoy!

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FLIPPED v18.0

Wednesday: May 5, 2010 Posted: Darien Victor Birks Category: Flipped 2 Comments

B.I.G.

Although very successful commercially, “Hypnotize” is easily one of Biggie’s hardest beats. Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way! Bottom line…

Credit / Illustration by Razauno

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Original / Herb Alpert

Flipped / Notorious B.I.G.

A WALK THROUGH FT.GREENE

Tuesday: May 4, 2010 Posted: Darien Victor Birks Category: Video Leave a comment

I’m super excited about the upcoming release of this historic documentary on Ft. Greene Brooklyn, it will give so much insight on it’s rich culture past and present. It’s interesting because some of the reasons these people loved it and appreciated it then, are some of the same reasons that a ton of my friends, and myself love it here now! Enjoy the trailer…

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